Ologies with Alie Ward
468 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21.3K ratingsVolcanoes. 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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Episodes
Minisode: Grateful-ology is not a real word...
November 22, 2017 05:10 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBAs a friend of a friend's hairdresser once said: "it's hard to be hateful with a plateful of grateful." Is it? In this pre-holidays quickie episode, Alie is grumpy as hell and decides to research the neuroscience of gratitude. Does it work? Who's studying it? Does she need to buy a journal? Find out how jotting down things you don't hate on the back of a receipt or opening a secret Twitter account may be worth more than whatever you get in your office Secret Santa exchange. Support the show...
Cosmetology (GLAM/GROOMING) with Alysha Sherri Marcantonio
November 14, 2017 07:51 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBSkin care! Beard care! History! Grooming! Men's concealer! Make-up! And most importantly: what is self-confidence and where does it come from? The incredibly charming Alysha Marcantonio has been Alie's make-up artist for years and stepped in the booth to dish about HOW IN THE HECKERS she always has perfect skin (Alysha, not Alie), what it's like to hear all the gossip on set, creature prosthetics vs. glam squad and why beauty truly does come from the inside. Emotionally and from a molecular l...
Cosmetology (GLAM/GROOMING) with Alysha Sherri Marcantonio
November 14, 2017 07:51 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBSkin care! Beard care! History! Grooming! Men's concealer! Make-up! And most importantly: what is self-confidence and where does it come from? The incredibly charming Alysha Marcantonio has been Alie's make-up artist for years and stepped in the booth to dish about HOW IN THE HECKERS she always has perfect skin (Alysha, not Alie), what it's like to hear all the gossip on set, creature prosthetics vs. glam squad and why beauty truly does come from the inside. Emotionally and from a molecular ...
Ornithology (BIRDS) with James Maley
November 07, 2017 12:22 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBBirds! Horned screamers! Winged pirates! Professional bird-person and all around cool dude James Maley joins Alie to talk about bird mating, monogamy, the cult of ornithology, absurd birds, parrots that are smarter than your friends' kids, a surprising fact about owl ears and history's most tragically zealous bird nerds. If you love birds, you'll be at home. If a bird did you dirty, you'll open your heart and learn to love again. Follow Moore Lab of Zoology on Instagram More episode resour...
Ornithology (BIRDS) with James Maley
November 07, 2017 12:22 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBBirds! Horned screamers! Winged pirates! Professional bird-person and all around cool dude James Maley joins Alie to talk about bird mating, monogamy, the cult of ornithology, absurd birds, parrots that are smarter than your friends' kids, a surprising fact about owl ears and history's most tragically zealous bird nerds. If you love birds, you'll be at home. If a bird did you dirty, you'll open your heart and learn to love again. Patreon.com/ologies Twitter.com/ologiespod Instagram.com/olo...
Thanatology (DEATH & DYING) with Cole Imperi
October 31, 2017 12:18 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBHoooo boy. We're all up in death and dying's bizness and to Alie's shock, it's not a bummer. Confront and perhaps OVERCOME existential anxiety as we discuss not only the science of death but the nature and goddamn beauty of life. Everything from burial methods, the latest in eco funerals, what a funeral director hates most, how gnomes die, and how to regret less. Meet your new favorite thanatologist and oddly, get the guts to be the you you want to be. For more on Cole Imperi More episode ...
Minisode: Fall Ologies! ... Fallogies?
October 24, 2017 20:12 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBIt's hot and Alie is nostalgic for fall. So here's a mini episode on the world's best autumn ologies to cozy up your week. Considerate blood bats, pumpkin hacks, leaf phenology, and ... Real. Life. Zombies More episode info and links Follow Ologies on Twitter and Instagram Shirts, tees, more at OlogiesMerch.com Music by Nick Thorburn Support the show on Patreon
Horology (WATCHES) with Cameron Weiss
October 18, 2017 05:04 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBMillion-dollar watches, World War II's role in watchmaking, and how much caffeine a watchmaker drinks. Twenty-something horologist Cameron Weiss also dishes about mechanical vs. quartz, little tiny springs, patience, S-Town and the history of timekeeping. Also we address rap lyrics and some existential boolsheet. More info on Cameron's watches More episode sources and links Support the show on Patreon T-shirts, mugs, etc. at ologiesmerch.com Follow Ologies on Twitter and Instagram Musi...
Horology (WATCHES) with Cameron Weiss
October 18, 2017 05:04 - 40 minutes - 37 MBMillion-dollar watches, World War II's role in watchmaking, and how much caffeine a watchmaker drinks. Twenty-something horologist Cameron Weiss also dishes about mechanical vs. quartz, little tiny springs, patience, S-Town and the history of timekeeping. Also we address rap lyrics and some existential boolsheet. Follow us at twitter.com/ologiespod or Instagram.com/ologies T-shirts, mugs, etc. at www.ologiesmerch.com For more info on Cameron's watches at www.weisswatchcompany.com Music by...
Gemology (CRYSTALS & GEMS) with Kelly Sitek
October 10, 2017 12:10 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBProfessional gemologist Kelly Sitek talks about adventures in mining, the chemical composition of different gems, breaks down the test taking process for gemology and gives advice on haunted stones. We also spill some tea on cultured pearls and address the psychology and neurological merits of crystals/the placebo effect. Whether you are a staunch skeptic or all about woo-woo, you may end up shoving a crystal down your pants just for good luck. A.k.a. neural top-down control of physiology. K...
Gemology (CRYSTALS & GEMS) with Kelly Sitek
October 10, 2017 12:10 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBProfessional gemologist Kelly Sitek talks about adventures in mining, the chemical composition of different gems, breaks down the test taking process for gemology and gives advice on haunted stones. We also spill some tea on cultured pearls and address the psychology and neurological merits of crystals/the placebo effect. Whether you are a staunch skeptic or all about woo-woo, you may end up shoving a crystal down your pants just for good luck. A.k.a. neural top-down control of physiology. ...
Paleontology (DINOSAURS) with Michael Habib
October 04, 2017 07:50 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBDid Ross Gellar ruin being a paleontologist? What's the hot goss on dino feathers? How did some dinos have four wings and which costs more: a used sedan or a dinosaur? Featuring guest Michael Habib of the Natural History Museum of LA County. Also covered: why Alie used to feel meh about dinos (DON'T JUDGE) and the realities of cloning. Oh and penis implants. Tees, mugs, totes available at ologiesmerch.com Follow Ologies at Twitter.com/OlogiesPod or Instagram.com/ologies Follow Alie at @Al...
Paleontology (DINOSAURS) with Michael Habib
October 04, 2017 07:50 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBDid Ross Gellar ruin being a paleontologist? What's the hot goss on dino feathers? How did some dinos have four wings and which costs more: a used sedan or a dinosaur? Featuring guest Michael Habib of the Natural History Museum of LA County. Also covered: why Alie used to feel meh about dinos (DON'T JUDGE) and the realities of cloning. Oh and penis implants. Tees, mugs, totes available at ologiesmerch.com Follow Ologies on Twitter and Instagram Follow Alie on Twitter and Instagram Suppo...
Primatology (MONKEYS & APES) with Kate Gilmore
September 26, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBSettle in with Alie Ward and guest Kate Gilmore, a professional primatologist and lead keeper of the great apes and Old World monkeys at the Los Angeles Zoo. Learn about chimpanzee mating, why zookeepers don't wear FitBits, primate DRAAAMA, the erroneous philosophy behind truck nuts and what happens in the middle the night at the zoo. Also get some good info on primate conservation and how to be a friend to orangutans. More info including links on ape conservation Become a patron on Patreo...
Primatology (MONKEYS & APES) with Kate Gilmore
September 26, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBSettle in with Alie Ward and guest Kate Gilmore, a professional primatologist and lead keeper of the great apes and Old World monkeys at the Los Angeles Zoo. Learn about chimpanzee mating, why zookeepers don't wear FitBits, primate DRAAAMA, the erroneous philosophy behind truck nuts and what happens in the middle the night at the zoo. Also get some good info on primate conservation and how to be a friend to orangutans. Follow Ologies on Twitter @OlogiesPod or Instagram @Ologies For more inf...
Volcanology (VOLCANOES) with Jess Phoenix
September 19, 2017 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this first episode of Ologies, Alie Ward chats with volcanologist Jess Phoenix who also happens to be running for Congress. Learn how hot magma is, how volcanoes are formed, how screwed the Pacific Northwest is, what thrills Jess about volcanoes, and what to do if surrounded by horse bandits. Also: some valuable information about haunted lava tubes. Follow Ologies on Instagram @Ologies and Twitter @OlogiesPod Follow Jess Phoenix on Twitter @JessPhoenix2018 Music by Nick Thorburn Produ...
Volcanology (VOLCANOES) with Jess Phoenix
September 19, 2017 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this first episode of Ologies, Alie Ward chats with volcanologist Jess Phoenix who also happens to be running for Congress. Learn how hot magma is, how volcanoes are formed, how screwed the Pacific Northwest is, what thrills Jess about volcanoes, and what to do if surrounded by horse bandits. Also: some valuable information about haunted lava tubes. Follow Ologies on Instagram and Twitter Follow Jess Phoenix on Twitter More episode info and links Support the show on Patreon Music by ...
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September 04, 2017 05:12 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBComedy podcaster and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people dumb questions to learn about their professional obsessions. Music: Nick Thorburn Production: Jason Scardamalia, Dustin Marshall, Steven Ray Morris Follow @ologies on Instagram and Twitter Support the show on Patreon