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Ologies with Alie Ward

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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Every guest on Ologies with Alie Ward

366 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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    Wes Ely

    Post-Viral Epidemiology (LONG COVID) Part 2 with Wes Ely · 2 episodes

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    Wes Larson
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    Yara Haridy

    Paleohistology (WHY TEETH EXIST) with Yara Haridy · Jan 2026

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    Zachary Rubin

    Allergology (ALLERGIES) with Zachary Rubin · Mar 2026

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    Ziva Cooper

    Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 2 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly · 2 episodes

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    Danielle Lee

    Smologies #23: MAMMALS with Danielle N. Lee · 2 episodes

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Recent episodes

531 episodes from the feed, newest first.

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    with Marshall Shepherd

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    with Danielle Brick

    Sep 2026
  3. Deep Sea Microbiology (UNSEEN OCEAN CRITTERS) with Peter Girguis

    with Peter Girguis

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  4. Mephitology (SKUNKS) Part 2 with Jerry Dragoo

    with Jerry Dragoo

    Aug 2026
  5. Mephitology (SKUNKS) Part 1 with Jerry Dragoo

    with Jerry Dragoo

    Aug 2026
  6. Noctohabitology (SLEEP PROCRASTINATION) with Vanessa “Nessy” Hill

    with Vanessa Hill

    Aug 2026
  7. Hyaenidology (HYENAS) with Christine Wilkinson

    with Christine Wilkinson

    Aug 2026
  8. Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS) Encore with Karen Munroe

    with Karen Munroe

    Jul 2026
  9. Bonus Episode: Menopause Advice for You & Loved Ones
    Jul 2026
  10. Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 2 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Sarah Witkowski

    with Mary Claire Haver

    Jul 2026
  11. Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 1 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Lara Durgavich

    with Mary Claire Haver

    Jul 2026
  12. Conversational Psychology (CONNECTING WITH OTHERS) with Nicholas Epley

    with Nicholas Epley

    Jul 2026
  13. Capsicumology (CHILE PEPPERS) with Paul Bosland

    with Paul Bosland

    Jul 2026
  14. Collapsology (SOCIETAL COLLAPSE, LOL!) with Joseph Tainter

    with Joseph Tainter

    Jul 2026
  15. BONUS EPISODE Creating Music with Jarrett Sleeper and David Bashwiner

    with Jarrett Sleeper

    Jun 2026
  16. Biomusicology (OUR MUSICAL NATURE) with David Bashwiner

    with David Bashwiner

    Jun 2026
  17. Cnidariology (CORAL) Encore with Shayle Matsuda

    with Shayle Matsuda

    Jun 2026
  18. Paternology (FATHERHOOD) with Darby Saxbe

    with Darby Saxbe

    Jun 2026
  19. Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner

    with Dacher Keltner

    Jun 2026
  20. Enology Part 2 (HOW TO MAKE WINE) with Tara Gomez & Mireia Taribó

    with Tara Gomez

    May 2026
  21. Enology Part 1 (HOW TO DRINK WINE) with André Hueston Mack

    with André Hueston Mack

    May 2026
  22. Special Episode: Wall to Wall Secrets, Sorry!
    May 2026
  23. Meleagrology (TURKEYS) with Cyler Conrad

    with Cyler Conrad

    May 2026
  24. Antarcticology (ANTARCTIC RESEARCH) with Ariel Waldman

    with Ariel Waldman

    Apr 2026
  25. Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness

    with Rachel Zoffness

    Apr 2026