Ologies with Alie Ward

A Science podcast by 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.

Recent Episodes

Antarcticology (ANTARCTIC RESEARCH) with Ariel Waldman
Published: April 29, 2026
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Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness
Published: April 22, 2026
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Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 2 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly
Published: April 15, 2026
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Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 1 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly
Published: April 8, 2026
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Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) with Jessica Goodheart and Terry Gosliner
Published: April 1, 2026
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Megafelinology (SNOW LEOPARDS + OTHER BIG CATS) with Imogene Cancellare
Published: March 25, 2026
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Allergology (ALLERGIES) with Zachary Rubin
Published: March 18, 2026
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Field Trip: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To Encore
Published: March 17, 2026
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Coloproctology (COLON CANCER + BUTT FUN) with Carmen Fong
Published: March 11, 2026
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Bonus Episode: How to Beat Perfectionism and Make a Quilt
Published: March 5, 2026
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