Ologies with Alie Ward

Auteur(s): Alie Ward
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  • Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
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  • Odonatology (DRAGONFLIES) with Jessica Ware
    Nov 6 2024

    They’re acrobatic fliers with long bodies and veined wings and their babies breathe through their butts: dragonflies. Let’s get into the difference between a damselfly and dragonfly, how fast they dart around, how big they were in the age of the dinosaurs, sci-fi aviation inspiration, mating choreography, attracting them to your yard (maybe to eat them) and lots more with scholar, American Museum of Natural History curator, and dragonfly expert: Dr. Jessica Ware.

    Visit Dr. Ware’s website and follow her on Google Scholar, Instagram and X

    Buy Jessica’s children’s book, Bugs (A Day in the Life): What Do Bees, Ants, and Dragonflies Get up to All Day?, on Amazon or Bookshop.org

    A donation went to the World Dragonfly Association

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    Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes

    Other episodes you may enjoy: Entomology (INSECTS), Lepidopterology (BUTTERFLIES), Cicadology (CICADAS), Sparklebuttology (FIREFLIES), Dipterology (FLIES), Entomophagy Anthropology (EATING BUGS), Plumology (FEATHERS), Melaninology (SKIN/HAIR PIGMENT), Ophthalmology (EYES)

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    Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jacob Chaffee

    Managing Director: Susan Hale

    Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth

    Transcripts by Aveline Malek

    Website by Kelly R. Dwyer

    Theme song by Nick Thorburn

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    1 h et 14 min
  • Field Trip: I Take You to the Making of a Mural
    Oct 30 2024
    Folks, come with me. We’re hanging out under some train tracks late at night in Philadelphia doing street art. As the promised companion piece to our wonderful Modern Toichographology episode on murals and street art, this Field Trip takes us to where the action happens, chatting with several muralists as they work on their 17-foot paintings lining Front Street. You’ll meet UNAPXLXGETIQ, El Toro, and Iris Barbee Pendergrass a.k.a. These Pink Lips, Donna Grace Kroh, and Mr. Scoot and learn about their favorite inspirations, methods to making their designs huge, how many Sharpies it takes to outline a building-sized painting, sticker vs. marker vs. paint, graphic and text mural designs, freehand, and most of all, how not to get caught doing illegal art. Onward. A donation went to Mural Arts PhiladelphiaConrad Brenner / Streets DeptInstagram | websiteMural Arts PhiladelphiaInstagram | websiteDonna Grace KrohInstagramIris Barbee Pendergrass/ These Pink Lips Instagram | websiteEmmanuel Wisdom/ UnapxlxgetiqInstagram | websiteMichele Scott / Mr. ScoootInstagram | websiteJustin Nagatalon / El ToroInstagram | websiteEmily White (wasn’t in the ep but was the 4th muralist of the set)InstagramMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesSponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow @Ologies on Instagram and XFollow @AlieWard on Instagram and XEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jacob ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn
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  • Confectionology (CANDY) with Susan Benjamin
    Oct 23 2024

    Licorice opinions! War chocolate! Candy corn origins, circus peanut secrets, the sourest sourballs, and your great aunt’s purse. Stay until the very end for the biggest shocked laugh I have ever had on this show. The incredibly charming author, journalist, candy historian, and Confectiologist Susan Benjamin chats about everything from apothecary origin stories, ethnobotany, having horehound on hand, the warheads that could save you, vegan candy controversy, sugar sources from beets to corn, Turkish temptations, Roman flim-flam, marzipan mini-sculptures, sugar plum ballets, what she gives out for Halloween candy. and the best way to enjoy treats if you're trying to stay healthy. An absolute instant classic.

    Visit Susan Benjamin’s historic candy company True Treats

    Buy Susan’s latest book, Fun Foods of America: Outrageous Delights, Celebrated Brands, and Iconic Recipes, on Amazon or Bookshop.org

    A donation went to Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County

    More episode sources and links

    Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes

    Other episodes you may enjoy: Gustology (TASTE), Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS), Carobology (NOT-CHOCOLATE TREES), Glycobiology (CARBS), Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR), Melittology (BEES), Native Melittology (INDIGENOUS BEES), Columbidology (PIGEONS? YES), Felinology (CATS), Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD), FIELD TRIP: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To, Nephology (CLOUDS)

    Sponsors of Ologies

    Transcripts and bleeped episodes

    Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month

    OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!

    Follow @Ologies on Instagram and X

    Follow @AlieWard on Instagram and X

    Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jacob Chaffee

    Managing Director: Susan Hale

    Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth

    Transcripts by Aveline Malek

    Website by Kelly R. Dwyer

    Theme song by Nick Thorburn

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11 of the Best Science Podcasts that Will Boost Your Curiosity

Life science, neuroscience, space science, earth science – it’s all here in our collection of podcasts on the latest science, including some boundary-pushing thinking for the truly open-minded.

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I am really like this podcast. nice content. fantastic and excellent narration in this content.

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Absolutely positively Fun in every Way imaginatable

The positive and lively uplifting fun creative and fullfilling energy of Alie W. combined with the guests passion for their feild of interest and expertise truly creates an inspiring and we'll rounded in depth all encompassing narrative to really pull the listener in I used to be okay with science now it's my favorite thanks Alie!

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Love Love Love!

This podcast was recommended to me and from the moment I pushed play I have been obsessed!! Seriously, my family and friends are now teasing me based on how often I recommend it. This podcast is a dream for anyone with a curious brain. I have learned so much from the wonderful, nerdy, passionate people featured. The sheer enthusiasm for life and science is infectious.

My only complaint is that there isn’t enough chemistry! I mean straight up chemistry because chemistry is at the heart of all science. I get it, chemistry doesn’t end in “ology” but seriously Alie, we can get around that. I can help! I will talk about chemistry all damn day. Why can that plant kill you if you eat it? Chemistry! What is a fire? Chemistry! Why do we salt sidewalks in the winter? Chemistry!

But anyway - give this podcast a listen and your curious mind will be hooked on it!

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Fantastic podcast that makes topics interesting and fun

Alie can make any topic interesting and entertaining.
Her enthusiasm is infectious and her ability to break down complex explanations into easy to understand portions, without seeming to dumb it down or speak down to people is amazing. It’s more about translating to real world language and dispensing with all the jargon.
Real world language includes the odd swear word, which I love and appreciate!
Incredibly passionate guests present the things they know so much about. It’s hard not to want to strive off into the sunset after each episode, determined to become the next entomologist, paleontologist, experimental archeologist, or even create your own new ology by following your own weird personal niche interest

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Humor, enthusiasm.

I really like everything I listen too from this podcast. the pace, the side notes, the humor, the sound effects, the personal relatability. and of course all of the learning about things I've wondered about as well as things I've never heard about.

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Mushrooms instead of meat... interesting

I love listening to these episodes and learning new cool things 😍 Alie is funny and seems very caring and thoughtful. This mushrooms one is a good one; and I particularly liked thinking about eating mushrooms to replace meat. I usually avoid eating mushrooms, but the chicken of the woods sounds like a good thing for me to try.

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A podcast made for adhd brains

I am absolutely in love with this podcast. I have adhd and love learning new things with a specific passion for science. Aly your asides with definitions and explanations are the best for my adhd brain. I love listening at work when my brain wants to wander. Keep being awesome!

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Learning in a fun package

Alie is funny, smart, real, and honest. Her guests are interesting, and I've been repeatedly drawn into episodes that I thought would be less than enticing. Keep up the good work, Alie and team!

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