Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) Part 2 with Julia Hotz

<p>It’s Part 2 of how to fix your life with hobbies! Pretty much. Journalist/author of “The Connection Cure” Julia Hotz explains the science behind forest bathing, how privilege affects accessibility to hobbies and what to do about it, how to figure out what lights you up, how to schedule time for hobbies if you have no time to do hobbies, why I used to call my old job at newspaper Club Karoshi, what if social interaction gives you the willies, what if depression keeps you from doing the things that lift depression, being social without having to spend money or get wasted, why volunteering is such an antidepressant, why rehabs use social prescribing, if protesting is a good hobby, and why you should go take a walk. Also: did I go to the ukulele meeting or chicken out?</p><p>Listen to Part 1 <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology">here</a></p><p>Visit Julia’s <a href="https://www.hotzthoughts.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotzthoughts/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hotzthoughts" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGe2M2_CedbeQzciUCx1BKw" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://hotzthoughts.substack.com/" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><p>Buy her book <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Connection-Cure/Julia-Hotz/9781668030332" target="_blank"><i>The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging</i></a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.grownyc.org/" target="_blank">GrowNYC</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dolorology">Dolorology (PAIN)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology">Eudemonology (HAPPINESS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology">Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/postviralepidemiology">Post-Viral Epidemiology (LONG COVID)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disabilitysociology">Disability Sociology (DISABILITY PRIDE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ergopathology">Ergopathology (BURNOUT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biogerontology">Biogerontology (AGING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/canistrumology">Canistrumology (BASKET WEAVING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/domesticphytology">Domestic Phytology (HOUSEPLANTS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ethnoecology">Ethnoecology (ETHNOBOTANY/NATIVE PLANTS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau">Dendrology (TREES)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) Part 1 with Julia Hotz

<p>Crafting. Motorcycle repair. Banjo lessons. Hobbies aren’t a reward, but tools to save your mental and physical health. Journalist/author of “The Connection Cure,” — and professional Salugenology expert — Julia Hotz explains the science behind going outside, rediscovering what makes you happy, scheduling time for hobbies if you have no time for hobbies, free support, how quarantine affected mental health, what if social interaction gives you the willies, what if depression keeps you from doing the things that lift depression, the scientific deal with cold-plunging, where to volunteer, saving money by joining knitting circle or fishing club, if protesting is a good hobby, how capitalism can literally kill us, and why she hates the title of her own book.</p><p>Visit Julia’s <a href="https://www.hotzthoughts.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotzthoughts/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hotzthoughts" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGe2M2_CedbeQzciUCx1BKw" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://hotzthoughts.substack.com/" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><p>Buy her book <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Connection-Cure/Julia-Hotz/9781668030332" target="_blank"><i>The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging</i></a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.grownyc.org/" target="_blank">GrowNYC</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dolorology">Dolorology (PAIN)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology">Eudemonology (HAPPINESS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology">Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/postviralepidemiology">Post-Viral Epidemiology (LONG COVID)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disabilitysociology">Disability Sociology (DISABILITY PRIDE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ergopathology">Ergopathology (BURNOUT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biogerontology">Biogerontology (AGING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/canistrumology">Canistrumology (BASKET WEAVING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/domesticphytology">Domestic Phytology (HOUSEPLANTS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ethnoecology">Ethnoecology (ETHNOBOTANY/NATIVE PLANTS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau">Dendrology (TREES)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Climate Fervorology (ECO-ADVOCACY WITHOUT IT BEING A BUMMER) with AJR’s Adam Met

<p>Cleaner energy! Reasoning with climate deniers! Using fandom to pass policy! And not burning out. Adam Met, of the colossal indie pop band AJR is also a career climate activist, an International Human Rights Law PhD, adjunct professor at Columbia University, and the author of the upcoming book “Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World.” He joins to chat about breaking through the overwhelm of climate causes, what action actually matters, if petitions even work, what happens to our brains at a rock concert, how human rights and climate policy intersect, if you should drive a gas or an electric car, how to solve problems that are vexing you by not working on them, carbon footprint guilt, the similarities between writing an album and writing a book, and how to do something about climate change without bumming everyone out. It’s possible. </p><p>Visit Dr. Met’s <a href="https://www.adammet.net/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adamajrbrothers" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/adambmet.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-met-38274379/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Pre-order his book releasing June 3, 2025, <i>Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World</i>, on <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/amplify-how-to-create-meaningful-social-change-using-the-science-and-art-of-building-fan-bases-adam-met/21788040?ean=9780593735909" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593735900" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.planetreimagined.com/" target="_blank">Planet Reimagined</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/climatefervorology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology">Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/conservation-technology">Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/meteorology">Meteorology (WEATHER & CLIMATE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/culicidology">Culicidology (MOSQUITOES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology">Oceanology (OCEANS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/billnye">Pedagogology (SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Bill Nye</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/politicalsociology">Political Sociology (VOTER TURNOUT & SUPPRESSION)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology">Fanthropology (FANDOM)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/coffeeology">Coffeeology (COFFEE)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Discard Anthropology (GARBAGE) Encore with Robin Nagle

<p>Landfills! Treasures in the trash! Corporate conspiracies! Composting! An instantly classic conversation with the incredibly knowledgeable, frank and wonderful Dr. Robin Nagle of New York University’s Liberal Studies! She is a clinical professor, author, TED speaker and former New York City sanitation worker and truly the best person on Earth to trash talk with. We cover what you can and can’t actually recycle, sticky mustard bottles, drugs in the trash, Swedish Death Cleaning, mobsters and landfills, Bitcoin in the dump, the future of garbage and exactly how screwed we are. Enjoy. </p><p>Visit Robin Nagle’s <a href="https://robinnagle.com/" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>Follow Robin on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rznagle/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rznagle.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Read Robin’s book <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/picking-up-on-the-streets-and-behind-the-trucks-with-the-sanitation-workers-of-new-york-city/9780374534271" target="_blank">Picking Up</a>, an ethnography of New York City's Department of Sanitation</p><p>A donation was made to the <a href="https://www.sanitationfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Sanitation Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/discardanthropology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology2"> Oceanology (OCEANS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urbanrodentology">Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/spacearchaeology">Space Archaeology (SPACE JUNK)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology">Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/futurology">Futurology (THE FUTURE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disasterology">Disasterology (DISASTERS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ursinology">Ursinology (BEARS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eschatology">Eschatology (THE APOCALYPSE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/conservation-technology">Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology">Scatology (POOP)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/agnotology">Agnotology (IGNORANCE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/xylology">Xylology (LUMBER)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Medieval Codicology (WEIRD MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ART & MEMES & SNAILS) with Evan Pridmore

<p>Medieval art memes! Human-faced animals! Drunk monks! And a preponderance of snails. Middle Ages manuscript expert, art history communicator, and Medieval Codicologist Evan Pridmore covers: what those golden illuminated Middle Ages manuscripts were made of, who drew them, why were people sometimes naked in them, what art trends came and went – and what does it say about our history and future, immigration politics, antisemitism, what exactly is a Salisbury steak, and so much more. Also: the perfect tree for your home orchard. </p><p>Follow Evan on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/evan.pridmore/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@evan.hart" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/evanpridmore.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Donations went to the <a href="https://wck.org/" target="_blank">World Central Kitchen</a> and the <a href="https://www.aclu.org/" target="_blank">American Civil Liberties Union</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medievalcodicology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/anthropodermicbiocodicology">Anthropodermic Biocodicology (HUMAN LEATHER BOOKS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/malacology">Malacology (SNAILS & SLUGS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/classical-archeology">Classical Archeology (ANCIENT ROME)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/catacombs">Metropolitan Tombology (PARIS CATACOMBS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/museologyencore">Museology (MUSEUMS) Encore in Memory of Ronnie Cline</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/moderntoichographology">Modern Toichographology (MURALS & STREET ART)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/proptology">Proptology (THEATER & FILM PROPS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pectinidology">Pectinidology (SCALLOPS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/anagnosology">Anagnosology (READING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/france">FIELD TRIP: I Go France and Learn Weird France Stuff</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Domestic Phytology (HOUSEPLANTS) with Tyler Thrasher

<p>Fungus gnats. Overloved cacti. Fiddle fig failures. $20,000 specimens. It’s house plants — and it’s wild, folks. Widely beloved author, artist, house plant expert and Domestic Phytologist Tyler Thrasher joins to talk about root rot, what to grow in a dark basement, the rarest plants in the world, the punishments for poaching them, grow lights for people and plants, houseplant ethics, how to keep your cats from taking whizzes in them, if you should name your plants, how often to repot them, how to keep an orchid out of your trash can, pet-safe, plants, if one should use their own surplus blood to feed them, and what botany crimes I have committed against my own plants.</p><p>Visit Tyler Thrasher’s <a href="https://tylerthrasher.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/TylerThrasherArt" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tylerthrasherart.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tyler_thrasher" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Buy his book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727433/the-universe-in-100-colors-by-tyler-thrasher-and-terry-mudge/" target="_blank">The Universe in 100 Colors</a>, at <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-universe-in-100-colors-weird-and-wonderful-colors-from-science-and-nature-tyler-thrasher/21045445" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Universe-100-Colors-Wondrous-Science/dp/1632174928" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, and his journal, <a href="https://tylerthrasher.com/published" target="_blank">Grow a Damn Plant Journal</a></p><p>See Tyler at <a href="https://theodditiesfleamarket.com/events/ofm-sd2025" target="_blank">San Diego’s Oddities Flea Market</a> March 29 & 30, 2025</p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://thelovelandfoundation.org/" target="_blank">The Loveland Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/domesticphytology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cycadology">Cycadology (RARE PLANT DRAMA)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dendrology2">Dendrology (TREES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouspedology">Indigenous Pedology (SOIL SCIENCE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mycology">Mycology (MUSHROOMS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pomology">Pomology (APPLES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd">Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genocidology">Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zymology">Zymology (BEER)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/france">FIELD TRIP: I Go France and Learn Weird France Stuff</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carnivorousphytobiology">Carnivorous Phytobiology (MEAT-EATING PLANTS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/suicidology">Suicidology (SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carobology">Carobology (NOT-CHOCOLATE TREES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cicadology">Cicadology (CICADAS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chronobiology">Chronobiology (CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/tiktokology">Tiktokology (THE TIKTOK APP) with Hank Green</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/erethizonology">Erethizonology (PORCUPINES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/coffeeology">Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

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

<p>Long Covid Part 2: Treatments. Studies. Histamines. Hormones. POTS. Clots. Hearts. Hope. Highly-respected Long Covid expert, Dr. Wes Ely, is back for all of your listener questions. We also check in with Physics Girl Diana Cowern on her years-long struggle with the disease. So start with Part 1, and then finish up with this episode addressing all your straggling questions, and great advice for patients and caregivers. </p><p>Follow Dr. Ely on <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AKi6tNIAAAAJ&hl=en" target="_blank">GoogleScholar</a></p><p>Buy Dr. Ely’s book, <i>Every Deep-Drawn Breath</i>, on <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/every-deep-drawn-breath-a-critical-care-doctor-on-healing-recovery-and-transforming-medicine-in-the-icu-wes-ely/16544529" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Every-Deep-Drawn-Breath-Critical-Transforming/dp/1982171146" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p>Donations went to: <a href="http://icudelirium.org" target="_blank">Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, And Survivorship (CIBS) Center</a>, <a href="https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/cohen" target="_blank">Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness</a>, and <a href="https://www.omf.ngo/ways-to-donate/" target="_blank">Open Medicine Foundation</a> – Diana Cowern’s favorite cause to support clinical trials</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/postviralepidemiology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgicalangiology">Surgical Angiology (VEINS & ARTERIES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cardiology">Cardiology (THE HEART)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disabilitysociology">Disability Sociology (DISABILITY PRIDE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularbiology">Molecular Biology (PROTEINS + SCIENCE COMMUNICATION)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nephrology">Nephrology (KIDNEYS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/diabetology">Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Post-Viral Epidemiology (LONG COVID) Part 1 with Wes Ely

<p>What is Long Covid? Is it real? What does it feel like? Do you have it? And how do you cure it? With fatigue and brain fog, you don’t want to spend hours scrolling through conflicting opinions. So we’ve got you covered with the wonderful and highly-respected pulmonologist and intensive care physician and Long Covid expert, Dr. Wes Ely.  So tuck in, breathe deep and let’s load you up with true facts about what Long Covid is, how it differs from other post-viral illnesses, variants and Long Covid risk, why people say it’s not real, advice for caregivers, changing opinions in medicine, similarities to HIV, treatment options, auto-immune issues, POTS, post-exertional malaise, the best way to prevent it. Next week: Part 2 with even more info. </p><p>Follow Dr. Ely on <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AKi6tNIAAAAJ&hl=en" target="_blank">GoogleScholar</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/weselymd.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Buy Dr. Ely’s <a href="https://www.icudelirium.org/every-deep-drawn-breath" target="_blank">book</a>, <i>Every Deep-Drawn Breath</i>, on <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/every-deep-drawn-breath-a-critical-care-doctor-on-healing-recovery-and-transforming-medicine-in-the-icu-wes-ely/16544529" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Every-Deep-Drawn-Breath-Critical-Transforming/dp/1982171146" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p>A donation went to the <a href="http://icudelirium.org" target="_blank">Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, And Survivorship (CIBS) Center</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/postviralepidemiology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgicalangiology">Surgical Angiology (VEINS & ARTERIES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cardiology">Cardiology (THE HEART)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disabilitysociology">Disability Sociology (DISABILITY PRIDE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularbiology">Molecular Biology (PROTEINS + SCIENCE COMMUNICATION)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nephrology">Nephrology (KIDNEYS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/diabetology">Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Reality TV Sociology (‘TRASH’ TV) with Danielle Lindemann

<p>Nude strangers. Icy roads. Brain rot. True love. Class warfare. Queer visibility. Scripted ad libs. Sociologist, professor, author of the book “True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us,” and straight up Reality TV Sociologist, Dr. Danielle Lindemann studies human behavior through the lens of pop culture and reality TV. Dr. Lindemann lays out the history of the medium, the complexities of why we watch, the effect on society at large, who signs up to be on these shows, how our reactions change to it over time, political consequences of reality TV, and what these shows can teach us about ourselves and each other. Also: the Jackie & Shadow show. </p><p>Visit Dr. Lindemann’s <a href="https://daniellelindemann.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow her on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/djlindee.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Buy her <a href="https://daniellelindemann.com/commuter-spouses/" target="_blank">books</a> including <i>True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us</i> on <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/true-story-what-reality-tv-says-about-us-danielle-j-lindemann/16204362" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/True-Story-What-Reality-About/dp/0374279020/" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p>A donation went to the <a href="https://www.aidsmemorial.org/pedro-zamora-scholarship" target="_blank">Pedro Zamora Scholarship</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/realitytvsociology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/B4-L2nfGcuE" target="_blank">The Jackie & Shadow Show</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/wgastrike">FIELD TRIP: A Hollywood Visit to the Writers Guild Strike Line</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phonology">Phonology (LINGUISTICS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/kalology">Kalology (BEAUTY STANDARDS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/matrimoniology">Matrimoniology (MARRIAGE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ethnocynology">Ethnocynology (HUMANS & DOGS THROUGH TIME)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology">Fanthropology (FANDOMS)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Field Trip: Activism Art Panel Recorded at WonderCon

<p>Exactly the inspiration you need. Exactly the perfect time. Pass it on to anyone who loves art and/or speaking up. I went to Comic-Con’s little sister, WonderCon, to moderate a panel on protest art with expert Carol Wells, the founder of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics and C. Andrew Hall, from the Spesh Ep: Functional Magic's Environmental Art episode we did in 2021 about the non-profit he founded. So come along to WonderCon – free admission – as we chat about protest art, different approaches graphically, camouflage among ads, defining propaganda, the tiniest mightiest posters, collectible gig posters for the climate, and how the anti-war movement affected history. Also, short warning, we do discuss a few images of war photojournalism in this episode.</p><p>Donations were made to the <a href="https://www.politicalgraphics.org/" target="_blank">Center for the Study of Political Graphics</a> and <a href="https://functionalmagic.org/" target="_blank">Functional Magic</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/functionalmagic/functional-magic-merch-oh-my">Yay! Functional Magic t-shirt Kickstarter!</a></p><p><a href="https://lu.ma/53ks8h33">Zoom: March 3, 8pm EST: A Beginners Guide to Street Art with Dr. Sarah McAnulty</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/erethizonology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/drawdowndesignproject">Spesh Ep: Functional Magic's Environmental Art</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/moderntoichographology">Modern Toichographology (MURALS & STREET ART)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mural">FIELD TRIP: I Take You to the Making of a Mural</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genocidology">Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/agnotologyencore">Agnotology (WILLFUL IGNORANCE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology">Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/creativeecology">Theoretical & Creative Ecology (SCIENCE & ECOPOETRY)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Cardiology (THE HEART) with Herman Taylor

<p>It beats. It throws blood. It breaks – but not if Dr. Herman Taylor can help it. He is a physician, professor and director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, and an absolute legend. Cardiology is a vast field but Dr. Taylor joined for a 101 on how the heart works, and how to take care of it. Get pumped for valves, tubes, electrical shocks, Grey’s Anatomy glossaries, heavy metal hearts, the effects of long term stress and systemic oppression on the heart, what those blood pressure numbers mean, what to do in an emergency, cardiac disease symptoms, what your heart wants you to eat, how to decipher your cholesterol numbers and why you would want to. Also: the worst heart tattoos out there. </p><p>Browse Dr. Taylor’s publications on <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Herman-Taylor">ResearchGate</a> and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matthewevantaylor/">Dr. Matthew Evan Taylor</a></p><p>A donation went to the <a href="https://www.c-bar.org/">Center for Black Agency and Resilience</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cardiology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgicalangiology">Surgical Angiology (VEINS & ARTERIES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/hematology">Hematology (BLOOD)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackafinstem">BlackAFinSTEM with various Ologists</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackamericanmagirology">Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgical-oncology">Surgical Oncology (BREAST CANCER)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/thyroidology">Thyroidology (THYROID GLAND)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/addictionology">Addictionology (ADDICTION)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/somnology">Somnology (SLEEP)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chronobiology">Chronobiology (CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/colonoscopy">FIELD TRIP: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Erethizonology (PORCUPINES) with Tim Bean

<p>Barbs. Grunts. Bone caves. Dogs who got too close. We got porcupines, folks. Dr. Tim Bean of Cal Poly is as charming an ologist you can get, fielding questions about porcupine squeaks, stanks, cartoonish noses, and some romantic gestures that will leave you wanting to bleach your brain. We also cover counting quills, male models, flim-flam about quill removal, how to spot a porcupine in the wild, how to gently detain one for research, and so much more. An absolute instant classic.</p><p>Follow Dr. Bean on <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fWo1hH0AAAAJ&hl=en" target="_blank">Google Scholar</a> and visit the <a href="https://calpoly-bean-lab.github.io/" target="_blank">Bean Lab website</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://nafws.org/" target="_blank">NAFWS: Native American Fish & Wildlife Society</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/erethizonology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/castorology">Castorology (BEAVERS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lepidopterology">Lepidopterology (BUTTERFLIES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ethnocynology">Ethnocynology (ANCIENT DOGS AND HUMANS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lupinology">Lupinology (WOLVES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/roadecology">Road Ecology (ROAD KILL)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Agnotology (WILLFUL IGNORANCE) Updated Encore with Dr. Robert Proctor

<p>Yes, there is an -ology for that. And yes, we’re airing this episode -– with a ton of 2025 updates -– because it’s never felt more relevant. Dr. Robert Proctor is a Stanford professor of the History of Science and co-edited the book “Agnotology: The Making & Unmaking of Ignorance,” having coined the word 30 years ago. We chat about everything from tobacco marketing, to the sugar lobby, to racial injustice, horse vision, the psychology of the Flat Earther movement, which countries have the highest rates of climate denial, empathy, how to navigate difficult conversations and why it's critical to dismantle the systems of willful ignorance, starting locally. </p><p>Dr. Robert Proctor’s book: <a href="https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=11232" target="_blank">"Agnotology: The Making and Unmaking of Ignorance"</a></p><p>His 2021 book: <a href="https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/science-and-production-ignorance" target="_blank">Science and the Production of Ignorance: When the Quest for Knowledge Is Thwarted</a>.</p><p>Donations in Dr. Proctor’s name went to: <a href="http://savingblacklives.org/" target="_blank">SavingBlackLives.org</a> and the <a href="https://www.phaionline.org/about/" target="_blank">Public Health Advocacy Institute</a></p><p>An additional donation went to <a href="https://nationalblsa.wildapricot.org/" target="_blank">The National Black Law Students Association</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/agnotologyencore">More episode sources and links, including info on Federal Workers</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may “enjoy”: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genocidology">Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd">Attention Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eschatology">Eschatology (THE APOCALYPSE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology">Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disasterology">Disasterology (DISASTERS),</a> <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/conservation-technology">Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phenology">Phenology (FALL/SEASONS),</a> <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology2">Oceanology (OCEANS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/futurology">Futurology (THE FUTURE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/selenology">Selenology (THE MOON)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gemology">Gemology (STONES & GEMS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nomology">Nomology (THE CONSTITUTION)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neurotechnology">Neurotechnology (AI + BRAIN TECH)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/billnye">Pedagogology (SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Bill Nye</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/vaccineinfodemiology">Vaccine Infodemiology (COVID-19 IMMUNITY),</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Steven Ray Morris and Jarrett Sleeper of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">Mindjam Media</a></p><p>Encore editing by <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a> and Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a></p><p>Additional encore producing by Mercedes Maitland</p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Hippopotomology (HIPPOS) with Rebecca Lewison

<p>Do they sweat blood? Will one kill you? What are cocaine hippos? Is Moo Deng… okay? Actual real life Hippopotomologist Dr. Rebecca Lewison explains how hippos have some of the best – and worst – PR.  We chat about pet hippos, subspecies, daily diets, the current state of hippo conservation, the absolute chaotic affection we have for pygmy hippos, their role as ecosystem engineers, what’s up with their nostrils, and how to keep a hippo in your pocket. Also: how to flatter your friends into planning a group vacation. </p><p>Visit the <a href="https://www.conservationecologylab.com/" target="_blank">Lewison Lab at SDSU</a> and follow Dr. Lewison on <a href="https://scholar.google.fr/citations?user=OUzqVUEAAAAJ&hl=en" target="_blank">Google Scholar</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://wilderinstitute.org/conservation/wechiau-community-hippo-sanctuary/" target="_blank">The Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary (WCHS)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/hippopotomology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pinnipedology">Pinnipedology (SEALS & WALRUSES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/wildlifeecology">Wildlife Ecology (FIELDWORK)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cucurbitology">Cucurbitology (PUMPKINS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/culicidology">Culicidology (MOSQUITOES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology">Scatology (POOP)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/conservation-technology">Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Thyroidology (THYROID GLAND) with Kepal Patel

<p>Sad? Cold? Hot? Wired? Blame the thyroid. Maybe. In your throat there is a butterfly-shaped gland under a shield-shaped Adam’s Apple and it controls your whole life, kind of. We asked Thyroidologist and surgeon Dr. Kepal Petal of NYU's Langone Hospital about libido factors, radioactive cats, stress and thyroids, how diet can affect them, deciphering labs, flim-flam and how being on TV might save your life. He’s a delight and your thyroid honestly DESERVES the attention. Pass it on to everyone who has ever talked to you about a thyroid. </p><p><a href="https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1306865787/kepal-n-patel" target="_blank">Learn more about Dr. Patel </a></p><p>Follow NYU Langone Health on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nyulangone/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/nyulangonehealth">YouTube</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://aaesfoundation.org/" target="_blank">The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/thyroidology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/diabetology">Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/laryngology">Laryngology (VOICE BOXES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trichology">Trichology (HAIR)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/evolutionaryanthropology">Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISMS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/environmentaltoxicology">Environmental Toxicology (POISONS + TRAIN DERAILMENT)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of<a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank"> Maitland Audio Productions</a> and Jacob Chaffee</p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Eco-Odorology (SCIENCE-SNIFFING DOGS) with Kayla Fratt

<p>Dogs doing science. With their faces. As a follow-up to last week’s Ethnocynology episode about humans domesticating wolves, we chat with conservation biologist and Eco-odorologist Kayla Fratt (and her working dog Barley) about how trained animals help scientists. Sit – and stay – to learn how rescue dogs can get their dog-torate degrees, which rewards work when training, dogs on a boat, dogs in the jungle, wolves in the sea, why noses are wet, how your sense of smell is trash, the price of a police dog, and how you can get into this field working with your best buddy. </p><p>Visit Kayla Fratt’s <a href="https://kaylafratt.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow her on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sxt7lk57wox7ztaesk7f7tho" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Visit K9 Conservationists’s <a href="https://k9conservationists.org/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k9.conservationists/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@k9conservationists" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@k9conservationists" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Listen to the K9 Conservationists podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k9-conservationists/id1451997691" target="_blank">Apple</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0sdJiYd0Pfdf4rgvuC4yP0?si=7798993170ea4748" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><p>Donations went to <a href="https://k9conservationists.org/" target="_blank">K9 Conservationists</a> and <a href="https://fundacionaturalezaelsalvador.org/en/" target="_blank">Fundación Naturaleza El Salvador</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ecoodorology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ethnocynology">Ethnocynology (HUMANS & DOGS THROUGH TIME)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fieldtripnhm">Field Trip: How to Change Your Life</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cervidology">Cervidology (DEER)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy">Mammalogy (MAMMALS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urbanrodentology">Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lupinology">Lupinology (WOLVES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/speechpathology">Canine Speech Pathology (DOGS WITH BUTTONS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology">Felinology (CATS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/islandecology">Island Ecology (ISLANDS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/wildlifeecology">Wildlife Ecology (FIELDWORK)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology">Scatology (POOP)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and Jacob Chaffee</p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Ethnocynology (HUMANS & DOGS THROUGH TIME) with David Ian Howe

<p>Ancient dogs! Domestic wolves! Anthropology! Archaeology! It’s all Ethnocynology: when humans and dogs started living and working together. The wonderful and iconic David Ian Howe is an educator and professional archaeologist whose focus is canines and people. So let’s curl up and be cute – like dogs – as we listen about breed histories, what evidence we have for doggies being friends, how wolves tamed themselves, why our relationships with canines make us what we are, talking dogs, if it’s fair it ask your dog to love you back, corn paws, and why your dog is trying to make fetch happen. </p><p>Visit David’s <a href="https://www.davidianhowe.com/">website</a> and his podcasts, <a href="https://www.davidianhowe.com/thedavidianhoweshow">The David Ian Howe Show</a> & <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ethnocynology-with-david-ian-howe/id1770900139">Ethnocynology with David Ian Howe</a></p><p>Follow David on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ethnocynology">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@davidianhowe">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVfpSijw_re2fyCs2UfpMTw">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/davidianhowe">Patreon</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:s2ktomz2jgf6av4g5av7gusd">Bluesky</a></p><p>A donation went to the <a href="https://nativeamericanhumane.org/">Native American Humane Society</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ethnocynology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lupinology">Lupinology (WOLVES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/speechpathology">Canine Speech Pathology (DOGS WITH BUTTONS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology">Felinology (CATS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/experimentalarcheology">Experimental Archaeology (ATLATLS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/momiology">Momiology (MUMMIFICATION)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/egyptology">Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/classical-archeology">Classical Archaeology (ANCIENT ROME)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mythology">Mythology (STORYTELLING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology">Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/radiology">Radiology (X-RAY VISION)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/delphinology">Delphinology (DOLPHINS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/functional-morphology">Functional Morphology (ANATOMY)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zymology">Zymology (BEER & YEAST)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/columbidology">Columbidology (PIGEONS)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and Jacob Chaffee</p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Fire Ecology (WILDFIRES & INDIGENOUS FIRE MANAGEMENT) Mega Encore with Gavin Jones & Amy Christianson

<p>As wildfires burn across L.A. — and my neighborhood evacuates — we thought it would be a good time to encore these Fire Ecology episodes so I can literally catch my breath. First Dr. Gavin Jones brings the heat talking about what fire is, how hot it burns, fire trends, tinderboxes, lots and lots of forest fire flim-flam, tolerant wombats, Angelina Jolie Movies, cunning pine cones, thick bark, Indigenous fire stewardship and more. </p><p>After the break, co-host of the podcast Good Fire Dr. Amy Christianson talks about how cultural burns and prescribed blazes can create healthy forests. She also discusses Indigenous history, collaborations between Western science & First Nations elders, Aboriginal thoughts on cultural burns, more flim-flam, evacuations, snowmelt, hunting strategies, land stewardship, happy trees, climate strategies, and the social science behind wildfire education. Also learning from Native wildfire fighters. Huge thanks to her and Matt Kristoff -- who also hosts the Your Forest Podcast -- for allowing us to use excerpts from their interview to launch Good Fire. Subscribe to both podcasts to get more ecological knowledge in your ears.</p><p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/smoke.html">CDC Advisory on Wildfire Smoke</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Gavin Jones on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ecologyofgavin">X</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Amy Christianson on <a href="https://twitter.com/christiansonamy">X</a></p><p>Donations were made to<a href="https://www.commongoodplumas.org/"> The Common Good Community Foundation</a> and <a href="https://www.irsss.ca/">Indigenous Residential School Survivors</a></p><p>Listen to the<a href="https://yourforestpodcast.com/good-fire-podcast"> “Good Fire” podcast</a></p><p>Also great:<a href="https://www.yourforestpodcast.com"> Your Forest podcast</a></p><p>Other episodes you may like: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau">Dendrology (TREES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/forestentomology">Forest Entomology (CREEPY CRAWLIES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/xylology?rq=xylology">Xylology (LUMBER)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pyrotechnology?rq=pyrotechnology">Pyrotechnology (CAMPFIRES)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/smologies">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies"> Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on<a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward"> Instagram</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of<a href="http://maitlandaudio.com"> Maitland Audio Productions</a> and<a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> and Mark David Christenson</p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of<a href="https://www.thewordary.com/"> The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by<a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo"> Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) Encore with Laurie Santos

<p>HAPPINESS RESEARCH, straight up. What is happiness? How do our circumstances affect happiness? Why is the word “gratitude” kinda cringey? What can we do to feel better? Should we feel guilty for feeling happy? When is positivity “toxic?” In this encore of an episode favorite,  Yale cognitive scientist, Eudemonologist, and host of The Happiness Lab podcast Dr. Laurie Santos chats about how scientists measure human happiness and what their research has shown helps achieve it, even during the worst of times. Also: silver medal face & countering counterfactuals, which will make sense when you listen.</p><p>Visit Dr. Santos's <a href="https://www.drlauriesantos.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauriesantosofficial/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@lauriesantosofficial" target="_blank">Threads</a>, <a href="https://x.com/lauriesantos" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfUSTVKFCfXl6PVyG08zxg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrLaurieSantos" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p>Her podcast: <a href="https://www.happinesslab.fm/" target="_blank">Happiness Lab</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="http://donorschoose.org">DonorsChoose.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonologyencore">More episode sources and links</a> </p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd">Awesomeology (GRATITUDE FOR LITTLE THINGS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology">Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/thano2022">Thanatology Encore (DEATH & GRIEF)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd">Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/traumatology">Traumatology (PTSD)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sports-performance-psychology">Sports & Performance Psychology (ANXIETY & CONFIDENCE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phonology">Phonology (LINGUISTICS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathology">Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/quantumontology">Quantum Ontology (WHAT IS REAL?)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disabilitysociology">Disability Sociology (DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dolorology">Dolorology (PAIN)</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Additional editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Cabinology (CABINS) Encore with Dale Mulfinger

<p>The time is right to revisit cabins: Log cabins, woodsy getaways, A-frame cuties, cottages, tiny homes, lake houses. WE GET INTO IT, including 2024 updates. World famous Minnesota architect, author, professional cabinologist and human delight Dale Mulfinger sits down to discuss everything from what makes a cabin a cabin, to why we bond better surrounded by wood, Scandinavian hygge-ness, where to situate windows, cabin history, horror flicks and vacation activities. Alie sits there starry-eyed and stammers a bunch because she's so excited.</p><p><a href="https://salaarc.com/people/dale-mulfinger/" target="_blank">More on Dale Mulfinger</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/salaarchitects/">SALA Architects on Instagram</a></p><p>Buy Dale's books on <a href="https://bookshop.org/contributors/dale-mulfinger-6a113e9a-17a2-49cf-a706-ce046e16b6b9" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Books-Dale-Mulfinger/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADale%2BMulfinger" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p>Donations went to: <a href="http://www.aia-mn.org/resources/mn-architectural-foundation/programs/wigington-scholarship/" target="_blank">Clarence Wigington Minority Architectural Scholarship</a> & <a href="https://slavedwellingproject.org/" target="_blank">The Slave Dwelling Project</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cabinologyencore">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology">Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE FOODS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/domicology">Domicology (ABANDONED BUILDINGS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/bisonology">Bisonology (BUFFALO)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oneirology">Oneirology (DREAMS</a>), <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/xylology">Xylology (LUMBER)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau">Dendrology (TREES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sciuridology">Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ursinology">Ursinology (BEARS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nassology">Nassology (TAXIDERMY)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/acaropathology">Acaropathology (TICKS & LYME DISEASE)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Additional 2024 Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Castorology (BEAVERS) with Rob Rich

<p>Orange teeth! Vanilla butts! Architecture with twigs! Olde-timey joke books? Field naturalist, conservationist, wildlife tracker and “beaver believer” Rob Rich works with the National Wildlife Federation’s coordination of the Montana Beaver Working Group and answers all of our Castorological questions about: baby beavers, tooth tools, lodges, dams, the sound of water, the slap of a tail, who eats beaver and why, beavers in peril, in folklore, in smut books, in your neighborhood and in your dreams forever. Also: yes we discuss slang. </p><p>Follow Rob Rich on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-rich-50837329" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://trackercertification.com/" target="_blank">Tracker Certification North America</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/castorology">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/hydrochoerology">Hydrochoerology (CAPYBARAS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/bisonology">Bisonology (BUFFALO)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/roadecology">Road Ecology (ROAD KILL)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sciuridology">Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oreamnology">Oreamnology (MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE NOT GOATS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lutrinology">Lutrinology (OTTERS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/procyonology">Procyonology (RACCOONS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/opossumology">Opossumology (O/POSSUMS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy">Mammalogy (MAMMALS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology">Scatology (POOP)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gynecology">Gynecology (NETHER HEALTH)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sexology">Sexology (SEX)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dasyurology">Dasyurology (TASMANIAN DEVILS)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jake Chaffee</a></p><p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p><p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p><p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Mnemonology (MEMORY) Part 2 with Michael Yassa

Mnemonology (MEMORY) Part 1 with Michael Yassa

Surgical Angiology (VEINS & ARTERIES) with Sheila Blumberg

Field Trip: A Hawaiian Breadfruit Rev-u’lu-tion

Canistrumology (BASKET WEAVING. YES, BASKET WEAVING) with James C. Bamba

Ergopathology (BURNOUT) with Kandi Wiens

Odonatology (DRAGONFLIES) with Jessica Ware

Field Trip: I Take You to the Making of a Mural

Confectionology (CANDY) with Susan Benjamin

Momiology (MUMMIFICATION) Part 2 with Salima Ikram & Kara Cooney

Momiology (MUMMIFICATION) with Kara Cooney & Salima Ikram

Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS) Encore with Bobby Corrigan

Modern Toichographology (MURALS & STREET ART) with Conrad Benner

Tardigradology (TINY SEMI-INDESTRUCTIBLE WATER BEAR MOSS PIGLET CREATURES CALLED TARDIGRADES) with Paul Bartels

Suicidology (SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS) with DeQuincy Meiffren-Lézine

Coffeeology (COFFEE) with Peter Giuliano

Museology (MUSEUMS) Encore in Memory of Ronnie Cline

Speleology (CAVES) with Gina Moseley

Misophonology (DISTRACTING SOUND & NOISE RAGE) with Jane Gregory

Funology (YES, FUN) with Catherine Price

Neuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) Mega Encore with Daniel Pfau

Ambystomology (AXOLOTLS… AND LIMB REGROWTH?) with Jessica Whited

Psychedeliology (HALLUCINOGENS) Part 2 with Charles Grob

Psychedeliology (HALLUCINOGENS) Part 1 with Charles Grob

Disability Sociology (DISABILITY PRIDE) with Guinevere Chambers

Puffinology (PUFFINS) with Jill Taylor

Andragogology (300TH EPISODE SPECIAL) with Alie Ward

Culicidology (MOSQUITOES) Part 2 with Fhallon Ware-Gilmore

Culicidology (MOSQUITOES) Part 1 with Fhallon Ware-Gilmore

Anagnosology (READING) with Adrian Johns

Mantodeology (PRAYING MANTISES) with Lohitashwa Garikipati

Minisode: Some Small/Smol Announcements

Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) with Dirk Moses

Smologies #43: CICADAS with Gene Kritsky

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>They are numerous. They are patient. They are COMING for the United States in droves this spring: They are cicadas. *The* Cicada guy Dr. Gene Kritsky joins to chat all about the annual cicadas you may see every summer vs. the periodical ones that cycle through the states in broods of giant numbers. Learn how they survive underground for decades, what they are doing down there, all about their lifecycle, why some cozy up underground for 17 years while others get moving 4 years quicker, plus get inspired to take a cicada safari, download <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cicada-safari/id1446471492" target="_blank">Cicada Safari</a>, and appreciate their songs, which can be as loud as an ambulance. By the end, you’ll want to don a bug costume and take a road trip to one of the 18 states expecting a periodical emergence this spring!</p><p>Dr. Gene Kritsky’s new cicada book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Two-Broods-Emergence-Periodical/dp/B0CRZ3WGD2?crid=35PRMDUG3JDC6&keywords=dr.+gene+kritsky&qid=1706799560&sprefix=gene+kri,aps,95&sr=8-1-fkmr0&linkCode=sl1&tag=cicadamania-20&linkId=c5a984eb730d3ddcc3904f2d3aec1f9d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank">A Tale of Two Broods: The 2024 Emergence of Periodical Cicada Broods XIII and XIX</a></p><p>Download the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cicada-safari/id1446471492" target="_blank">Cicada Safari</a> app at the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cicada-safari/id1446471492" target="_blank">Apple Store</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.msj.cicadaSafari" target="_blank">Google Play Store</a>.</p><p>Check out Dr. Kritsky’s <a href="http://genekritsky.com" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>Also see <a href="https://www.cicadamania.com/" target="_blank">CicadaMania.com</a>, and follow them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cicadamania/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation was made to <a href="https://www.msj.edu/give/index.html">Mount Saint Joseph’s</a> cicada research in the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cicadology" target="_blank">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Cicadology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">X</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">X</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Foraging Ecology (EATING WILD PLANTS) Encore with @BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson

Columbidology (PIGEONS? YES) Part 2 with Rosemary Mosco

Columbidology (PIGEONS? YES) Part 1 with Rosemary Mosco

Smologies #42: TREES with J. Casey Clapp

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Do trees have feelings? How do they talk? Which trees can you use to make syrup? Do bananas really grow on trees? Possibly the world's most enthusiastic tree expert, J. Casey Clapp, explains what makes coastal redwoods the coolest trees, how roots communicate with each other, and why a tree is like a cup of tea. Plus: bonus guest appearance by our friends (and the trees’), fungi.  </p><p>Visit Casey Clapp's <a href="https://www.caseyclapp.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clapp4trees" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Listen to his podcast, <a href="https://linktr.ee/arbortrarypod" target="_blank">Completely Arbortrary</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://ecotrust.org/" target="_blank">EcoTrust.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Dendrology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">X</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">X</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> and <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Mercedes Maitland</a> of<a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank"> Maitland Audio</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Field Trip: I Chased the 2024 Eclipse with Umbraphiles

Heliology (THE SUN/ECLIPSES) with India Jackson and Michael Kirk

Smologies #41: PELICANS with Juita Martinez

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Spine mysteries, face purses, limericks, flim flam, flags, divebombs, sibling rivalries, and more! The warm and wonderful pelicanologist Juita Martinez studies these glorious dinosaurs and shares what it’s like to hold a floofy baby sea bird, how these birds’ ecosystems are being restored, and what she loves about being in nature. Also: How much fish can they fit in there, anyway?</p><p>A donation went to <a href="http://backyardbasecamp.org">BackyardBasecamp.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pelicanology?rq=pelicans">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Pelicanology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, stickers, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">X</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">X</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a>, and <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Mercedes Maitland</a> of<a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank"> Maitland Audio</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF) with Paul Rozin

Field Trip: Alie’s Mystery Surgery!

Smologies #40: HAIR with Valerie Horsley

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Peach fuzz. Chin hairs. Mammalian ponytails. WHY DO THEY HAPPEN. Yale researcher and associate professor Dr. Valerie Horsley stops by California to chat with Alie about the nature of hair and what it has to do with skin and nails, stem cells, how it grows, why some of us have curly hair or straight hair or thin hair or thick hair, and why we love and hate and need our hair as animals.</p><p>Dr. Valerie Horsely is on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/valerieforct/"> Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://horsley.yale.edu">The Horsely Lab</a> at Yale</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trichology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Trichology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">X</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies"> Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">X</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward"> Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of<a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/"> Maitland Audio Productions</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Oikology (DECLUTTERING) Encore with Jamie & Filip Hord + Joe Ferrari

Functional Morphology (ANATOMY) Encore with Joy Reidenberg

Smologies #39: ANCIENT ROME with Darius Arya

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Classical Archaeologist and TV host Dr. Darius Arya is back for a smologized version of this classic  episode to dish about priceless garbage piles, pottery graveyards, tomb discoveries, what's under European cities, ancient spa days, ingenious construction methods, and unlikely laundry techniques. Plus, what did ancient romans use before toilet paper - and perhaps more importantly, WHY?? </p><p>Dr. Darius Arya's <a href="https://dariusaryadigs.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/DariusAryaDigs" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DariusAryaDigs" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation was made to <a href="https://ancientromelive.org/" target="_blank">AncientRomeLive.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/classical-archeology?rq=classical" target="_blank">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Classical Archaeology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Black Hole Theory Cosmology (WHAT ARE BLACK HOLES?!) Part 2 with Ronald Gamble, Jr.

Black Hole Theory Cosmology (WHAT ARE BLACK HOLES?!) Part 1 with Ronald Gamble, Jr.

Smologies #38: CARNIVORES with Rae Wynn-Grant

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Ah, charismatic megafauna! Teeth, claws, fur, poop, hibernation, hiking, nature preserves, and living your childhood dreams with Alie’s longtime -ologist crush, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. The large carnivore ecologist, researcher and TV presenter tells us all about her field work, what it’s like to stuff a baby bear in your coat, carnivore microbiomes, how well carnivores can taste and smell their food (and yours), how smart the average bear really is and more. Also: Is there such thing as a vegetarian carnivore?! We love her.</p><p>Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’s <a href="https://www.raewynngrant.com">website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/raewynngrant">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/raewynngrant">Instagram</a></p><p>Listen to Dr. Wynn-Grant’s podcast, <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/podcast/">Going Wild</a></p><p>A donation went to<a href="https://www.blackoutside.org"> Black Outside</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carnivoreecology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Carnivore Ecology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies"> Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on<a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward"> Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> and Mercedes Maitland of<a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/"> Maitland Audio Productions</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Hydrochoerology (CAPYBARAS) with Elizabeth Congdon

Theoretical & Creative Ecology (SCIENCE & ECOPOETRY) with Madhur Anand

Smologies #37: PROTEINS + DNA with Raven “The Science Maven” Baxter

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>This one’s got it all: teeny tiny cellular factories, mitochondrial relevancy, what big smelly vats of poop have to do with curing cancer, how many trips to the sun your unravelled DNA could make, and mysteries of the brain. Dr. Raven The Science Maven has a background in molecular biology and a Ph.D in Science Communication, which she puts to work while Alie generally does her best to suppress high pitched noises of excitement. Learn to appreciate your proteins and pick up some noodle analogies while you’re here. That’s so Maven!</p><p>Follow Raven on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raventhesciencemaven/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ravenscimaven" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Visit Raven's <a href="https://thesciencemaven.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRkU0Z4V6UjDKnbc5brl8A" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.projectforawesome.com/" target="_blank">Project for Awesome</a></p><p><a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/molecularbiology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Molecular Biology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> and Mercedes Maitland of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio Productions</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISM) with Herman Pontzer

Carcinology (CRABS) Part 2 with Adam Wall

Smologies #36: FEATHERS with Allison Shultz

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Plumage! Dance battles! Possible holographic disco birds? Natural History Museum of LA ornithology curator Dr. Allison Shultz is a professional plumologist aka feather expert. We visit the museum’s collection of rare specimens and chat about everything from fossilized dinosaur feathers to peacock tails, the fanciest roosters, quill pens, pigments, flight feathers, the blackest black birds, and why birdwatching is like seeing tiny purple raccoons zoom overhead. Birds: like Pokemon Go but weirder.</p><p>Visit Dr. Allison Shultz’s <a href="https://www.allisonshultz.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/ajshultz622" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies/plumology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Plumology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> and Mercedes Maitland of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio Productions</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Carcinology (CRABS) Part 1 with Adam Wall

Ethnoecology (ETHNOBOTANY/NATIVE PLANTS) with Leigh Joseph

Smologies #35: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING with Iddris Sandu

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>At just 22, Iddris Sandu’s life story was already legendary. This Architectural Technologist learned to program at the age of 11 and has worked with everyone from Kanye West to Nipsey Hussle to Space X. In this episode from 2020 we talk coding, holograms, what ancient flutes have to do with computers, how programming works and why it's important. The designer and entrepreneur also shares his favorite programming languages, philosophies on future technology and why we should all strive to be dynamic rather than single-minded. He’s a true inspiration and Alie shamelessly begged him for life advice. </p><p>Follow Iddris on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/IddrisSandu" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/iddris_sandu" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.slabs.one" target="_blank">Spatial Labs</a>, the tech company founded by Iddris</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/architecturaltechnology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Architectural Technology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> and Mercedes Maitland of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio Productions</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Alieology (YOUR HOST): an Ask-Me-Anything Goofy Hang

Smologies #34: PENGUINS with Tom Hart

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Do penguins have flippers or wings? What’s up with pebble gifts? Are they squishy or dense? And why why why are they so cute?  We sit down with renowned penguinologist Dr. Tom Hart, a research fellow with Oxford University, to chat all about life on Antarctica, penguin cities, icy cuddle parties, ocean camouflage and how to become a flightless bird. Dr. Hart is your new favorite penguinologist.</p><p>Follow Penguin Watch on <a href="https://twitter.com/penguin_watch" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/penguintom79/penguin-watch" target="_blank">Help count penguins</a> -- for science!</p><p>Donations went to <a href="http://penguinwatch.org" target="_blank">PenguinWatch.org</a>  and <a href="https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/reforestation-of-praslin-and-curieuse-islands/" target="_blank">TRASS</a> for mangrove planting</p><p><a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/penguinology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Penguinology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> and Mercedes Maitland of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Maitland Audio Productions</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Lemurology (LEMURS) with Lydia Greene

Quasithanatology (NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES) with Bruce Greyson

Smologies #33: SCORPIONS with Lauren Esposito

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Scorpions: the victims of undue shade. A handful of people on planet Earth have a PhD in scorpions and Dr. Lauren Esposito is one of them. She spills the beans on how venom works, what's up with the blacklight glow effect, how dangerous they *really* are, what all the movies get wrong, the best names for scorpions, where she's traveled to look under rocks, where a scorpion's butt is, if scorpions dance (SPOILER: YES), what good mothers they are, and how big they used to be millions of years ago. Get this one in your ears right away.</p><p>Learn more about Dr. Lauren Esposito on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Esposito" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a> and follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/ArachnologyNerd" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.islandsseas.org/" target="_blank">Islands & Seas</a></p><p><a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/scorpiology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Scorpiology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, Mercedes Maitland of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio Productions</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Syndesiology (CONNECTIONS) with James Burke

Audiobook Mixtape 3: Gift Ideas from the Ologists’ Brains

Smologies #32: CLOUDS with Rachel Storer

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Cumulus! Lenticular! Venti sugar-free stratocumulus stratiformis translucidus undulatus! Those light and fluffy things that hang overhead weigh thousands of pounds and form under all kinds of conditions. Cloud doctor and nephologist Dr. Rachel Storer chats about why she loves clouds, the different varieties of them, what makes it rain, whether sailors delight at red skies at night, why clouds are never square and where we can find diamond rain. </p><p>Visit Dr. Rachel Storer's <a href="http://www.rachelstorer.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/cloudsinmybeer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.wwf.org.au/get-involved/bushfire-emergency#gs.w1ic8x">WWF's Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nephology?rq=nephology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Nephology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Abstract Mathematology (UH, IS MATH REAL?) with Eugenia Cheng

Road Ecology (ROAD KILL) with Ben Goldfarb

Smologies #31: INDIGENOUS COOKING with Mariah Gladstone

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Dig in for a bite-sized episode about how native foods aren’t just a part of a past, but an essential and exciting aspect of the future. We talk flower bulbs, acorns, sunflower butter popcorn, frybread debates, mushroom foraging tips, corn magic, puffball mythology, decolonized diets, Instapots and – most importantly – food sovereignty with the WONDERFUL Indigikitchen cooking show host and environmental scientist Mariah Gladstone.</p><p>Mariah’s <a href="https://www.indigikitchen.com">website</a>, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MariahGladstone">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/indigikitchen/">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation was made to <a href="https://www.fastblackfeet.org/">FASTBlackfeet.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Indigenous Cuisinology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio Productions</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Garology (LONG CUTE ANCIENT PATIENT BOOPABLE NIGHTMARE FISH) Encore for GAR WEEK with Solomon David

Neuroparasitology (NATURE ZOMBIES) with Matt Simon

Smologies #30: SPIDERWEBS with Randy Lewis

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Invisible but stronger than steel. Complex architectural marvels. Things that stick to your face. Spiderwebs are much more than just Halloween decor or something to feather dust from your corners. Spider silk expert Dr. Randy Lewis of Utah State University not only coined the word "spidroin" for the proteins comprising the many types of silk, but he is considered one of the foremost experts on the wonders of spiderwebs. Alie visits his lab and chats about how spiders weave them, what the silk is made of, and how realistic your favourite spidey superhero’s antics are. You'll never (not) see a spiderweb the same.</p><p>A donation went to the <a href="https://www.heifer.org/our-work/flagship-projects/womens-empowerment-and-entrepreneurship-project-guatemala.html">Women's Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Workshop</a></p><p><a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/spidroinology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Spidroinology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a>, and Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio Productions</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Teratology (MONSTERS) with W. Scott Poole

Pomology (APPLES) with Susan K. Brown

Smologies #29: PUMPKINS with Anne Copeland

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>PUMPKIN PUMPKIN! Not only a thing to scream while passing a patch, but also the name of the book by author and human delight Anne Copeland. Yes, she's so charmed by pumpkins that she dedicated a whole book to exploring their folklore, history, planting protocol, care, and cooking. Alie stops by her house in the rural hamlet of Yucaipa, California to chat about everything from creation myths surrounding pumpkins to the secret medicinal properties of pipitas, loving pumpkins (warts and all), and the big flimflam Anne needs the world to know about the pumpkin origin story. Also: who is Jack and why does he have a lantern?</p><p>Anne Copeland's book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Folklore-History-Planting-Eating-ebook/dp/B07YLFR119/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pumpkin+pumpkin+copeland&qid=1570549807&sr=8-1">Pumpkin, Pumpkin: Folklore, History, Planting Hints and Good Eating</a>" is available via Amazon</p><p><a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/cucurbitology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Cucurbitology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, stickers, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, and Mercedes Maitland of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio Productions</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Witchology (WITCHES & WITCHCRAFT) Part 2 with Fio Gede Parma

Witchology (WITCHES & WITCHCRAFT) Part 1 with Fio Gede Parma

Smologies #28: AGING with Caleb Finch

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>How long can we live? How much of aging is genetics vs. environment? How old are your cells? What can we learn from the world’s oldest people? World-renowned aging expert and biogerontologist Dr. Caleb "Tuck" Finch takes a quick break from his prolific research at USC to answer Alie's sometimes basic questions about everything from molecules to Blue Zones.</p><p>A donation was made to <a href="https://curealz.org/" target="_blank">Cure Alzheimer's Fund</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biogerontology?rq=bioger">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Biogerontology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Benthopelagic Nematology (DEEP SEA WORMS) with Holly Bik

Gustology (TASTE) with Gary Beauchamp

Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Part 2 Encore with Katie Mack

Smologies #27: MARS with Jennifer Buz

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>The Red Planet. A mysterious dusty orb millions of miles away. Our emergency escape bunker. Alie sits down with Dr. Jennifer Buz to talk about what Mars’s DEEEEAL is, why we send rovers there, the poetry of the moon Phobos, Martian sunsets and whether we could landscape Mars to look like a golf course. Jennifer is maybe the chillest areologist on this planet and an absolute gem. </p><p>You're going to want to look at Dr. Jennifer Buz's website <a href="http://jnnfr.bz">JNNFR.BZ</a></p><p>Info on the <a href="https://marsnext.jpl.nasa.gov">2020 rover workshop via JPL</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/areology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) 2-part Areology episodes + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, stickers, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Part 1 Encore with Katie Mack

LIFE ADVICE Encore: For anyone who is tired & needs some hacks

Smologies #26: POOP with Rachel Santymire

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Yep. Here it is. A kid-friendly episode on… poop. Camel poop. Rhino poop. Dog poop. Cat poop. Your poop. The charming and informative Dr. Rachel Santymire -- aka Dr. Poop -- has a background in animal physiology and endocrinology and is elbow deep in dung as a research director at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Dr. Poop sits down with Alie to talk turds and why some critters like to chow down on their own (or others’), the stinkiest poopers, good smelling poop, how getting curious about poop can help save a species, and why the Lincoln Park Zoo has 17 freezers full of dookie. You’re welcome.</p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.lpzoo.org/" target="_blank">Lincoln Park Zoo</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology?rq=scatology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Scatology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies">More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Etymology (WORD ORIGINS) Encore with Helen Zaltzman

Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 2 Encore with Mike Natter

Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 1 Encore with Mike Natter

Minisode: Dadward Takes a Break

Neurotechnology (AI + BRAIN TECH) with Nita Farahany

Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS) with Karen Munroe

Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) Encore with Crystal Dilworth

Smologies #25: LIGHTNING with Chris Giesige

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>It’s a kid-friendly episode on … thunder and lightning: very, very frighteningly interesting! Wildfire researcher and lightning scientist Chris Giesige answers questions about thunderclaps and lightning flashes in a laid back way that will put him at the top of your Fulminologist list. He explains everything from clouds to positive and negative charges, the link between lightning scientists and firefighters, volcanic lightning, ice particle mosh pits, how many gigawatts in a lightning strike, and how to enjoy a storm without getting zapped. </p><p>Follow Chris on <a href="https://twitter.com/cgiesige39?lang=en" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/chrisgiesige" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation went to International Relief Teams:<a href="https://www.irteams.org/" target="_blank"> irteams.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fulminology">Full-length (*not*G-rated) Fulminology episode + tons of science links </a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Curiology (EMOJI) Part 2 with Various Emoji Experts

Curiology (EMOJI) Part 1 with Various Emoji Experts

Field Trip: Birds of Prey and Raptor Facts

Smologies #24: SHIPWRECKS with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Ahoy matey, we’ve we’ve brought ye another ensmol’d episode of Ologies (which just means cleaned of filth and cut for brevity) this time on: Shipwrecks. We get to talk with maritime archaeologist and wreck nerd Chanelle Zaphiropoulos about her experiences with Shipwrecks, treasure, carbon dating, admirals worth admiring, ancient technology recovered from the depths of history, The Bermuda Triangle, and generally life as an underwater wreck detective.</p><p>Follow Chanelle on <a href="https://twitter.com/sharksandwrecks" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharksandwrecks/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://divingwithapurpose.org/" target="_blank">Diving with a Purpose</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/maritimearchaeology?rq=shipwrecks">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Maritime Archaeology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Native Melittology (INDIGENOUS BEES) with Krystle Hickman

Pectinidology (SCALLOPS) with Samantha Lynch

Smologies #23: MAMMALS with Danielle N. Lee

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Here we are with the smol (shorter, cleaner, kid-friendly) version of another Ologies classic, in this case: Mammals. You’re one. Your dog is one. So are giant rats. What do we have in common? I promise you’ll find out the answer from the incredible Southern Illinois University professor, researcher, science communicator and mammalogist Dr. Danielle N. Lee as she joins us to chat about everything from nature’s parenting styles, mysteries of the platypus, how the dinosaurs affected mammal evolution, the origin of the word mom, and how we’re all in this together.</p><p>Follow Dr. Danielle N. Lee on <a href="https://twitter.com/DNLee5" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dnlee5" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://semsuccess.org/" target="_blank">Science Engineering Mathematics Link</a></p><p>Follow SEM Link on <a href="https://twitter.com/semlink" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Mammology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Fire Ecology (WILDFIRES & INDIGENOUS FIRE MANAGEMENT) Mega Encore with Gavin Jones & Amy Christianson

Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE) with Psyche Williams-Forson

Field Trip: A Hollywood Visit to the Writers Guild Strike Line

Acaropathology (TICKS & LYME DISEASE) Updated Mega Encore with Neeta Pardanani Connally & Andrea Swei

Invisible Photology (INVISIBILITY CLOAKS) with Greg Gbur

Stem Cell Biology (CELLS MAKING CELLS) with “Science Sam” aka Samantha Yammine

Smologies #22: REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS with David Steen

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>This shorter, kid-safe edit of the classic Herpetology episode features frilly gills, frog tornadoes, legless lizards, and reasons to appreciate snakes. Also, why you shouldn’t kiss one. Dr. David Steen is a beloved herpetologist and wildlife conservationist and his answers are full of facts and flim-flam busters. </p><p>Dr. David Steen’s <a href="https://www.davidasteen.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AlongsideWild" target="_blank">Twitter</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alongsidewild/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/herpetology">Full-length (*not* G-rated) Herpetology episode + tons of science links</a></p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://alongsidewildlifefoundation.org/">The Alongside Wildlife Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Delphinology Part 2 (DOLPHINS) with Justin Gregg

Delphinology Part 1 (DOLPHINS) with Justin Gregg

Field Trip: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To

Chickenology Part 2 (HENS & ROOSTERS) with Tove Danovich

Chickenology Part 1 (HENS & ROOSTERS) with Tove Danovich

Smologies #21: SLEEP with Chris Winter

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>A G-rated, kid-safe Smologies edit all about getting your Zzzzzs. Neurologist and somnologist Dr. W. Chris Winter is an expert on sleep, and since his first interview, he’s released a book called “The Rested Child” all about sleep and kiddos! So parents, kids and anybody else can dive in to learn about different sleep stages, what sleep does to the brain, insomnia, ideal bedtime conditions, brain performance and how doctors often overlook pediatric sleep disorders. You’ll learn so many facts that will help you get to dreamland. (And for the adult version, the full-length episode is linked below.)</p><p>Dr. W. Chris Winter's <a href="http://www.wchriswinter.com">website</a> and <a href="http://www.cvilleneuroandsleep.com/">sleep clinic</a></p><p>His books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330072/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ODG8WVW26EPD&keywords=The+Rested+Child&qid=1646324822&s=books&sprefix=the+rested+child%2Cstripbooks%2C76&sr=1-1">The Rested Child</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-your-sleep-broken/dp/1911344315/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=">The Sleep Solution</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Winter on <a href="http://twitter.com/sportsleepdoc">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/?hl=en">Instagram</a> or listen to his podcast <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2010257">Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/somnology">Full-length (not classroom-friendly) episode + tons of science links</a></p><p>Saatva is the exclusive sponsor of this episode! Head to <a href="http://saatva.com/ologies">Saatva.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Domicology (ABANDONED BUILDINGS, RECYCLED HOUSES & GHOST TOWNS) with Rex LaMore

Chronobiology (CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS) Encore + 2023 Updates with Katherine Hatcher

Smologies #20: FISHES with Chris Thacker

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Ichthyology is not easy to say, but fish are easy to love. Dr. Chris Thacker will get you so thrilled to stare into a pond or look up pictures of silvery sea serpent-looking fish friends. </p><p>Hilariously charming fish expert and LA County Natural History Museum Curator of Ichthyology, Dr. Thacker took Alie to a basement full of several million jars of fish to chat about the worst fish husbands, the weirdest mating behaviors, the scariest fish, the nicest fish, the tiniest fish, how they breathe, how you can help reverse global warming, and whether you should pee in wetsuits. I love her so much and so will you. </p><p>(For the adult version, the full-length episode is linked below.)</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/thackfish" target="_blank">Follow Dr. Chris Thacker on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ichthyology" target="_blank">Full-length (not classroom-friendly) episode + tons of science links</a></p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.seafoodwatch.org/" target="_blank">SeafoodWatch.org</a></p><p>Other full-length episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology" target="_blank">Oceanology (OCEANS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cnidariology" target="_blank">Cnidariology (CORALS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/environmentaltoxicology" target="_blank">Environmental Toxicology (POISONS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/selachimorphology" target="_blank">Selachimorphology (SHARKS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/elasmobranchology" target="_blank">Elasmobranchology (MORE SHARK STORIES)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Detroitology (DETROIT) with Aaron Foley

Field Trip: An Airport Full of Neuroscientists

Environmental Toxicology (POISONS + TRAIN DERAILMENT) with Kimberly K. Garrett

Melaninology (SKIN/HAIR PIGMENT) with Tina Lasisi

Scotohylology (DARK MATTER) with Flip Tanedo

Laryngology Part 2 (VOICE BOXES) with Ronda Alexander

Laryngology Part 1 (VOICE BOXES) Ronda Alexander

Aperiology (MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY) Encore with Joseph Saunders

Oneirology Part 2 (DREAMS) with G. William Domhoff

Oneirology Part 1 (DREAMS) with G. William Domhoff

Bonus Episode: Secrets, Advice + Ask-Me-Anything

Smologies #19: EVOLUTION with John McCormack

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Another G-rated edit of a classic! This Smologies with Dr. John McCormack of Occidental College is all about evolution, Darwinism, birds, bacteria, natural selection and how our mutations can be our greatest strengths. Also: breaking down terms like genetic drift and Linnaean taxonomy and why Charles Darwin had to face haters under his own roof. (For the adult version, the full-length episode is linked below.)</p><p>Follow John McCormack on <a href="https://twitter.com/LAevolving">Twitter</a> or the Moore Lab of Zoology on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlzbirds/?hl=en">Instagram</a></p><p>Full length (not classroom-friendly) episode + tons of science links <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/evolutionary-biology">here</a></p><p>A donation went to:<a href="https://www.lafoodbank.org/"> </a><a href="https://birdnet.org/">BirdNet.org</a></p><p>Other full-length episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/condorology">Condorology (CONDORS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/primatology">Primatology (MONKEYS & APES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gorillaology">Gorillaology (GORILLAS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley">Ornithology (BIRDS)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies"> Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on<a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward"> Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> Steven Ray Morris</a>,<a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/"> Mercedes Maitland</a> of <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/">Maitland Audio</a>, and<a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

P-22: The Life & Death of an L.A. Cougar with Miguel Ordeñana & Beth Pratt

Meteorology (WEATHER & CLIMATE) with Marshall Shepherd

Enigmatology (WORD PUZZLES) with David Kwong

Special Ep: Mycology (MUSHROOMS) Tom Volk Memorial Encore

Indigenous Pedology (SOIL SCIENCE) with Lydia Jennings

Smologies #18: FEASTS with Katherine Spiers

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Kid-friendly and quick! It’s another Smologies G-rated cut of a classic episode. Loosen your belts and tuck a napkin under your chin because feasting season is here. Katherine Spiers -- journalist, food anthropologist, editor of HowtoEatLA.com and host of the culinary history podcast <a href="https://www.smartmouthpodcast.com/" target="_blank">Smart Mouth</a> -- lets Alie belly up for a buffet of questions about winter gatherings, Thanksgiving myths, green bean casseroles, the hazards of deep frying, holy eels and more.</p><p>Follow Katherine Spiers on <a href="https://twitter.com/katherinespiers" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katherine_spiers/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Her new food review site <a href="https://www.howtoeatla.com/" target="_blank">HowToEatLA.com</a> and podcast network <a href="https://tablecakes.com/" target="_blank">TableCakes Productions</a></p><p>Full length Food Anthropology (FEASTS) episode + links <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/food-anthropology" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.lafoodbank.org/" target="_blank">Los Angeles Regional Food Bank</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a>! </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank">Mercedes Maitland</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Bryology (MOSS) Encore with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer

<p>It’s November and you need chill vibes. And Native American Heritage Month is the perfect time to encore this classic. World-renowned author, botanist, Indigenous ecology professor and bryologist Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of “Gathering Moss” and “Braiding Sweetgrass,”  talks about her passion for moss. Cozy up for the most beautifully doled-out information about hidden worlds, overlooked mysteries, botanical drama, forests in miniature, Native peoples’ uses for moss and philosophies about science and ecology. Dr. Kimmerer will change the way you see mosses forever, will inspire you to wear a loupe on a rope, and will soothe your soul with her beautiful voice and prose. Also bathmats, lawns and smoothies made of moss? We discuss.</p><p>Follow Dr. Kimmerer on <a href="https://facebook.com/braidingsweetgrass" target="_blank">Facebook</a> at </p><p>Look for her books at independent bookstores or wherever books are sold (including Amazon): “<a href="https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass" target="_blank">Braiding Sweetgrass</a>” and “<a href="http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/gathering-moss" target="_blank">Gathering Moss</a>”</p><p>Donations went to the<a href="https://www.esf.edu/donate/" target="_blank"> ESF’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment</a> and <a href="https://www.aises.org/about" target="_blank">American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies/bryology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology" target="_blank">Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/goodfire" target="_blank">Indigenous Fire Ecology (GOOD FIRE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenousfashionology" target="_blank">Indigenous Fashionology (NATIVE CLOTHING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/experimentalarcheology">Experimental Archeology (OLD TOOLS/ATLATLS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carnivorousphytobiology" target="_blank">Carnivorous Phytobiology (MEAT-EATING PLANTS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cycadology" target="_blank">Cycadology (RARE PLANT DRAMA)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/bisonology" target="_blank">Bisonology (BUFFALO)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/foragingecology" target="_blank">Foraging Ecology (EATING WILD PLANTS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology" target="_blank">Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT)</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com/" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Discard Anthropology (GARBAGE) with Robin Nagle

Smologies #17: FLAGS with E. Tory Laitila

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>A kid-friendly, shortened version of our classic episode on …flags! E. Tory Laitila, a textile expert who has also handled Honolulu's flag protocol, gives the skinny on the oldest flags, skull and crossbone Jolly Rogers, his favorite state flag, Scandinavian simplicity, the hardest flags to draw, who designed our modern American flag and how you too can have ... fun with flags all year round. </p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.connectingtocollections.org/">Connecting to Collections</a> via <a href="https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/donate">CulturalHeritage.org </a></p><p>Full length Vexillology (FLAGS) episode + links <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/vexillology">here</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a>,  Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com">Maitland Audio Productions</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Vampirology (VAMPIRES) Part 2 with Jeff Holdeman

Vampirology (VAMPIRES) Part 1 with Jeff Holdeman

Smologies #16: INSECTS with Lila Higgins

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>We're back with another shorter, cleaner, edition of an Ologies classic. Today it's all the way back from 2018:  INSECTS, just straight up buuuugs. Quite likely Alie's favorite subject ever with an ologist who quite likely also dramatically shifted her life. That would be Lila Higgins, with passion more powerful than a Goliath Beetle's "especially large slicey mandibles." We cover a lot of ground, from dinosaur bugs to why wasps are so problematic, and even why it's totally fine to kiss a cockroach.</p><p>Lila Higgins' <a href="https://nhm.org/wild-la" target="_blank">book, 'Wild LA: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles'</a>: </p><p>A donation went to the <a href="https://nhm.org/community-science-nhm" target="_blank">Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Community Science Program</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p>Full length Entomology (INSECTS) with Lila Higgins + links <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomology?rq=insects" target="_blank">here</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a>,  Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com">Maitland Audio Productions</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Extra help from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Metropolitan Tombology (PARIS CATACOMBS) with Erin-Marie Legacey

FIELD TRIP: I Go France and Learn Weird French Stuff

5th Anniversary Special! Xylology (LUMBER) with Jeff Perry

Geology (ROCKS) Part 2 with Schmitty Thompson

Smologies #15: FAMILY TREES with Stephen Hanks

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>It’s a shorter, swear-free version of the wonderful Genealogy episode with author Stephen Hanks -- who teaches genealogy classes in Portland, Oregon and has contributed to PBS genealogy documentaries. We chat histories, mysteries, memories and families, plus what ignited his passion for learning about his own history. Also: how to find your family through census records, county archives, and death certificates; which DNA tests he’s taken; our most recent common ancestor; and whether or not he wears a detective cape. </p><p>Stephen Hanks books: “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Three-Brothers-Ancestry-World-Beyond/dp/1736678604/" target="_blank">Three Brothers — 1626</a>,” “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/1619-Twenty-Africans-Discovery-Descendants/product-reviews/1629016578/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews" target="_blank">1619 -- Twenty Africans</a>,” and “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Akee-Tree-Descendants-Ancestors-Plantations/dp/1939995000/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Hanks%2C+Stephen&qid=1581400239&sr=8-2" target="_blank">Akee Tree</a>”</p><p>Publisher: <a href="https://inkwater.com" target="_blank">Inkwater Press</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.blackpast.org/" target="_blank">BlackPast.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p>Full length Genealogy (FAMILY HISTORY) episode + links <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genealogy" target="_blank">here</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a>,  Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com">Maitland Audio Productions</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Extra help from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Geology (ROCKS) Part 1 with Schmitty Thompson

Oreamnology (MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE NOT GOATS) with Julie Cunningham

Diplopodology (MILLIPEDES & CENTIPEDES) with Dr. Derek Hennen

Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT) with Suzanne Pierre

Thanatology — NEW Interview (GRIEF & MOURNING) with Cole Imperi + tips for Going Through It

Thanatology (DEATH & DYING) Updated Encore with Cole Imperi

Cheloniology (SEA TURTLES) Encore with Camryn Allen

Testudinology (TORTOISES) Encore with Amanda Hipps

Zymology (BEER) Encore with Quinton Sturgeon

Personality Psychology (PERSONALITIES) Encore with Simine Vazire

Smologies #14: ALIENS with Kevin Peter Hand

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>A Smologies kid-friendly version of… ALIENS! EXTRATERRESTRIALS! MARTIANS! The phenomenal Dr. Kevin Peter Hand of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory dishes on the oceans of distant moons, methane rivers, ice crusts, the James Webb Space Telescope findings, what might be out there, aliens, what elements a planet needs to sustain life, and how finding extraterrestrial microbes would change the way we see life on this here tiny blue dot in space. </p><p>More kid-safe Smologies episodes at <a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">alieward.com/smologies</a></p><p>Dr. Kevin Peter Hand's book: <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/alien-oceans-the-search-for-life-in-the-depths-of-space-9780691207889/9780691227283" target="_blank">Alien Oceans: the Search for Life in the Depths of Space</a></p><p>Dr. Kevin Peter Hand on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/alienoceans" target="_blank">@alienoceans</a> and Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/kevin_peter_hand" target="_blank">@kevin_peter_hand</a></p><p>Donations went to <a href="https://travellingtelescope.co.uk" target="_blank">Traveling Telescope</a> & Vermont's <a href="https://manchesterrescuesquad.org" target="_blank">Manchester Rescue Squad</a></p><p>Full-length version available at <a href="https://alieward.com/ologies/astrobiology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/astrobiology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by  Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com">Maitland Audio Productions</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Ologies theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p><p>Website design by Kelly R. Dwyer </p><p> </p>

Lutrinology (OTTERS) with Chris J. Law

SUMMERSODE: Balmy Vibes & Seasonal Factoids with various Ologists

Smologies #13: CORALS with Shayle Matsuda

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Another kid-safe, short episode of Smologies! What IS a coral? Where do they grow and what do they eat and why are they so pretty? What kind of tools do coral scientists use? Why are they so many colors? And what is bleaching? Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? The wonderful and charming Cnidariologist Dr. Shayle Matsuda took time out of his busy schedule during a coral spawning event to chat about how magical and beautiful coral can be and why reef health is important. </p><p><a href="alieward.com/smologies">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cnidariology" target="_blank">Full-length non-Smologies Cnidariology (CORALS) episode</a> — with some swear words</p><p>More links at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies/corals">https://www.alieward.com/smologies/corals</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Shayle Matsuda on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/wrong_whale" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Donations went to <a href="https://paepaeoheeia.org" target="_blank">Paepae o He’eia</a> and <a href="https://pointfoundation.org" target="_blank">Point Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pridemonth" target="_blank">Great episodes for Pride Month</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by  Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com">Maitland Audio Productions</a> & <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn & remix by Harold Malcolm</p>

Dipterology (FLIES) with Bryan Lessard

Gorillaology (GORILLAS) with Tara Stoinski

Somnology (SLEEP) Part Two Encore with Dr. W. Chris Winter

Smologies #12: EATING BUGS with Julie Lesnik

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Bugs are cool! But are they lunch? Entomophagy Anthropologist Dr. Julie Lesnik is an expert on bug eating and enthusiastically explains how much more sustainable – and tasty? -- it is than other types of animal proteins. We talk about the human past, present and future of ingesting insects, from grasshopper tacos to ant omelettes, cricket wedding cakes, humane bug slaughter, water conservation, arthropod allergies, and the cultural biases that are literally killing us. Also: termite farts? Yes. </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p>Full length Entomophagy Anthropology (EATING BUGS) episode <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomophagy-anthropology">here</a></p><p>Dr. Julie Lesnik's <a href="https://www.entomoanthro.org" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.littleherds.org/" target="_blank">Little Herds</a></p><p>To try crickets: <a href="https://eatchirps.com">EatChirps.com</a>, use code Ologies10 for 10% off Chirp Chips</p><p>Aly Moore's <a href="https://bugible.com">Bugible.com</a> and <a href="https://www.eatbugsevents.com">EatBugsEvents.com</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/">www.alieward.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a> and  Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com">Maitland Audio Productions</a> & <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-good-bad-brain/id1373165671?mt=2">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of Mind Jam Media </p><p>Extra help from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Somnology (SLEEP) Part One Encore with Dr. W. Chris Winter

Conotoxinology (CONE SNAIL VENOM) with Joshua Torres & Sabah Ul-Hasan

Urology (CROTCH PARTS) with Fenwa Milhouse

Acoustic Ecology (NATURE RECORDINGS) with Eddie Game

Classical Archaeology (ANCIENT ROME) Encore with Darius Arya

Teuthology (SQUIDS) Encore with Dr. Sarah McAnulty

Environmental Microbiology (TESTING WASTEWATER FOR DISEASES) with Amy Kirby

Echinology (SEA URCHINS & SAND DOLLARS) with Rich Mooi

Carnivorous Phytobiology (MEAT-EATING PLANTS) with Hali’a Eastburn

LIFE ADVICE: For anyone who is tired & needs some hacks

Smologies #11: SNAILS & SLUGS with Jann Vendetti

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>The SMOL version of an ep about smol precious creatures, we're talkin' slimy little angels with bellies for feet... literally! That's what gastropod means! We've got Dr. Jann Vendetti of the Natural History Museum of LA County to talk with Alie about snail-based beauty products, escargot, urban snails, thousands and thousands of teeth, and whether or not you should adopt a rabbit-sized pet snail. </p><p>Click here for <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/malacology">the full-sized, somewhat filthy version</a></p><p><a href="https://nhm.org/community-science-nhm/slime" target="_blank">SLIME</a> project at <a href="https://www.nhm.org/" target="_blank">NHM.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/malacology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jarrett_sleeper/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a></p><p>Theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Ferroequinology (TRAINS) Encore with Matt Anderson

Part 2: Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) with How to ADHD, Black Girl Lost Keys, Jahla Osborne + more

Part 1: Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) with Russell Barkley

Cycadology (RARE PLANT DRAMA) with Nathalie Nagalingum

Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS) with Rae Wynn-Grant

Myrmecology (ANTS) Encore with Dr. Terry McGlynn

Smologies #10: BODY HEAT with Shane Campbell-Staton

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Bundle up for a smol, classroom-friendly episode with Princeton University evolutionary biologist and Thermophysiologist Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton. You’ll learn about everything from heat tolerance to frostbite, anti-freeze woodfrogs to icy alligators, why some people run hot, why your toes run cold, how a fever is like a honeybee, how geography influences our body composition, why mammoths are big, and why you should grab your hat before running out the door. Also: what counts as “balmy” in Alaska. </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/thermophysiology" target="_blank">Full, uncut, NSFW version of Thermophysiology plus research links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p>Here is Dr. Campbell-Staton’s <a href="https://www.campbellstaton.com" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/scampbellstaton" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Listen to his podcast <a href="https://thebiologyofsuperheroespodcast.podbean.com/" target="_blank">The Biology of Super Heroes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.zekethomas.com/" target="_blank">Zeke Thomas Rodrigues</a> & <a href="https://jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media</p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING) with Mariah Gladstone of Indigikitchen

Screamology (LOUD VOCALIZATIONS) with Harold Gouzoules

Bovine Neuropathology (HEADBUTTING) with Nicole Ackermans

Smologies #9: GAMING with Jane McGonigal

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Games! Play! Fun! Addiction? Flim-flam? From the origins of tabletop classics to the future of VR, Dr. Jane McGonigal answers our burning questions. This video game developer, TED speaker and bestselling author is an expert on how playing -- and especially video games -- can motivate, soothe and connect us. Will video games turn your child into a future car thief? How do they make you stronger? How much is too much? What about slot machines? Everyone who loves games (and everyone who hates games) should hear this one.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ludology" target="_blank">The uncut, adult version of Ludology plus research links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p>Dr. McGonigal’s <a href="https://www.janemcgonigal.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/Avantgame" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Dr. McGonigal’s new book “<a href="https://janemcgonigal.com/2021/12/17/imaginable-how-to-see-the-future-coming-and-feel-ready-for-anything-even-things-that-seem-impossible-today/" target="_blank">Imaginable</a>” is due out March 22, 2022</p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.AbleGamers.org" target="_blank">AbleGamers</a>  </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Editing by Zeke Rodrigues Thomas & <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p><p>Special thanks to Susan Hale, Noel Dilworth, <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly Dwyer</a> and <a href="https://www.thewordary.com" target="_blank">Emily White</a></p>

Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS) with Mary Alexis Iaccarino

Raccoonology (PROCYONIDS) with A Gaze of Raccoonologists

Procyonology (RACCOONS) with Suzanne MacDonald

Smologies #8: HAGFISH with Tim Winegard

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Who doesn't love a floppy, slime-filled, hot dog shaped creature of the deep sea? On this Smologies (It's like if Ologies were more Smol) we return to our conversation with Tim Winegard, a professional hagfishologist (YES IT'S A WORD) at Chapman University, and he dishes on the world's slimiest treasures. You're gonna learn about things like why you don't always need a spine and how special ketchup is and, of course, lots and lots about mucus.</p><p>Also in case you didn't know, Smologies is indeed an abbreviated, de-filthed episode of Ologies for when you only have 20 minutes to learn something interesting about the thing your date said they're into in their profile you've got kids with you in the car who are definitely going to repeat the curse word they learned from their ol' GrandfatherWard all through fingerpainting class.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/hagfishology" target="_blank">The uncut, adult version of Hagfishology plus research links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">MORE Smologies episodes</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://nautiluslive.org/" target="_blank">The Ocean Exploration Trust</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.zekethomas.com/" target="_blank">Zeke Thomas Rodrigues</a> & <a href="https://jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media and <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Genicular Traumatology (BAD KNEES) with Kevin Stone

Audiobook Mixtape 2: Gift Ideas from the Ologists’ Brains

Smologies #7: CATS with Mikel Delgado

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>CATS! Kittens. Tigers. Purring. Toys. Litterboxes. We cover it all in this abridged and G-rated Felinology version for Smologites, or just anyone who doesn’t want to listen to swearing with their science. Professional cat behavior expert Dr. Mikel Delgado dishes on domestication, cats on leashes, why they want to sit on your laptop, how to play with cats the right way, if tigers make biscuits, and so much more. Get inside the head of your favorite, furry enigmas and you'll love them even more. Also: scoop that box. Doctor’s orders. </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology" target="_blank">Full, uncut and NSFW Felinology episode plus research links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">MORE Smologies episodes</a></p><p>Dr. Mikel Delgado's <a href="https://twitter.com/mikel_maria" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.catsandsquirrels.com" target="_blank">website</a>, and <a href="https://www.felineminds.com" target="_blank">business</a></p><p>A donation was made to <a href="https://www.KittenCentralofPlacerCounty.org" target="_blank">Kitten Central of Placer County</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.zekethomas.com/" target="_blank">Zeke Thomas Rodrigues</a> & <a href="https://jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media and <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Forensic Ecology (NATURE DETECTIVE) with Tiara Moore

Booster Coronasode: Shots & Holidays with Vaccine Infodemiologist Jessica Malaty Rivera

Smologies #6: WOLVES with Bridgett vonHoldt

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Wolf howls, wolf packs, wolf history and more! November 23 is the dog appreciation holiday <a href="http://wolfenoot.com/">Wolfenoot</a> so we’re dishing up a puppy-sized and kid-friendly Smologies with lupinologist and Princeton professor Dr. Brigette vonHoldt. Learn about wolf populations, canine family dynamics, Game of Thrones direwolves, if wolves howl at the moon, myths and truths about alphas, and how you can help our lupine friends. </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lupinology" target="_blank">The full, uncut, NSFW Lupinology episode</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">MORE Smologies episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://vonholdt.princeton.edu" target="_blank">The vonHoldt Lab</a></p><p><a href="https://www.benefunder.com/life-science-causes/bridgett-vonholdt/from-wolves-to-dogs" target="_blank">Benefunder</a> for Dr. vonHoldt</p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://redwolves.com/newsite/" target="_blank">Red Wolf Coalition</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies/wolves" target="_blank">More episode links & info</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, masks, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.zekethomas.com/" target="_blank">Zeke Thomas Rodrigues</a> & <a href="https://jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media and <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Tiktokology (THE TIKTOK APP) with Hank Green

Dolorology (PAIN) with Rachel Zoffness

Teuthological Ludology (ACTUAL SQUID GAMES, NOT THE TV SHOW) with Sarah McAnulty

Smologies #5: VETERINARY BIOLOGY with Vernard Hodges & Terrence Ferguson

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>At long last: an episode dedicated to veterinary medicine! Dr. Terrence Ferguson & Dr. Vernard Hodges have been friends for nearly 30 years and have co-owned their rural Georgia veterinary clinic, Critter Fixers, for over 20 years. The two wonderful buddies talk about getting accepted into vet school, caring for spiders & camels & lizards & toads & kittens & doggos, the weirdest things they’ve extracted from animal tummies, if our pets love us back, keeping kidneys healthy, grain-free diets, what to do if your (Alie’s) dog is plumping up by a few pounds, what they wish animal owners knew, when it’s time to let go vs. keep treating a pet, the daily rollercoaster of emotions that come with vet med -- and their charming, informative new show “Critter Fixers: Country Vets” on NatGeo Wild.</p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies/veterinarybiology" target="_blank">Full, uncut, NSFW Veterinary Biology episode</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">MORE Smologies episodes</a></p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drhodges_critterfixervet/" target="_blank">Dr. Hodges</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drferguson_critterfixer/" target="_blank">Dr. Ferguson</a> on Instagram</p><p><a href="https://critterfixerveterinaryhospital.com" target="_blank">Their vet practice</a></p><p>Watch “<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/critter-fixers-country-vets" target="_blank">Critter Fixers: Country Vets</a>” on National Geographic</p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://foundationitav.org" target="_blank">It Takes a Village Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.zekethomas.com/" target="_blank">Zeke Thomas Rodrigues</a> & <a href="https://jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media and <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Taphology (GRAVESITES) with Robyn S. Lacy

Kinetic Salticidology (DANCING SPIDERS) with Sebastian Echeverri

Chiropterology Part 2 (BATS) Encore with Merlin Tuttle

Chiropterology (BATS) Encore with Merlin Tuttle

Corvid Thanatology (CROW FUNERALS) Encore with Kaeli Swift

Pyrotechnology (FIREMAKING) with Ellery Frahm

<p>Grab your fire extinguisher and hang on to your eyebrows, we’re building FIRES today. Now, this is pyrotechnology in the anthropological sense; the kind covered in hair metal concert venue liability insurance will have to wait for another day, no no, these are the kind your ancestors made. Get ready for sharp rocks, hairy jello, sooty caves, glowing coals, iron sparks, burnt feet, wolf skulls, fluffy fungus, molten metal, ember tending and more with Yale anthropologist and pyrotechnologist, Dr. Ellery Frahm.</p><p>Follow Dr. Frahm on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elleryfrahm.com">Bluesky</a></p><p>Check out his <a href="https://www.elleryfrahm.com/">website</a></p><p>Donations went to:<a href="https://www.armeniafund.org/"> https://www.armeniafund.org/</a></p><p>More links and info at<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pyrotechnology"> alieward.com/ologies/pyrotechnology</a></p><p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p><p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p>OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes.</p><p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of<a href="http://www.thewordary.com/"> www.thewordary.com/</a></p><p>Website by<a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/"> https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Opossumology (O/POSSUMS) with Lisa Walsh

<p>Teeth. Tails. Concentric nipples. This not-at-all-rodent has the distinction of being North America’s sole marsupial and so Alie hunted down lauded Opossumologist Dr. Lisa Walsh and launched an absolute torrent of giddy questions. How many ticks do they really eat, can we keep them as pets, how do we all convincingly feign death, opossum vs. possum, fingerprints, orphaned babies, the best possum jokes, the worst ones, venom immunity, bifurcated dongs, space portal vageens, being equally ugly and adorable, the rise of the memes, why we scream at our own asses, and more. Open a space in your heart for these critters. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Walsh at <a href="https://twitter.com/spoutsoffacts">Twitter.com/spoutsoffacts</a> ,</p> <p>Donations went to: <a href="https://www.kidneyfund.org/">https://www.kidneyfund.org/</a> & <a href="https://opossumsocietyus.org/">https://opossumsocietyus.org/</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/ciderology"> alieward.com/ologies/</a>opossumology</p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p>OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris</p> <p>Transcripts by Emily White of<a href="http://www.thewordary.com/"> www.thewordary.com/</a></p> <p>Website by<a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/"> https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Ciderology (DELICIOUS APPLE BEVERAGE) with Gabe Cook

<p>How ya like them apples?! Well, liquified. And fermented. Author, podcaster, cider-maker and globally lauded beverage historian Gabe Cook, aka The Ciderologist, is an enthusiastic champion of this tragically overlooked drink, and he joins with a bushel full of facts, well-spun yarns and tasting tips. Belly up for a foaming glass of friendly competition, bucolic farmhouses, DIY cider tips, film flam busters, cider recommendations from a pro, and a little ASMR. Cider: that cool friend in the corner who is too shy to boast about itself, so its wingman speaks up.</p> <p>His website:<a href="https://www.theciderologist.com/"> https://www.theciderologist.com/</a></p> <p>Follow him at<a href="https://twitter.com/theciderologist"> https://twitter.com/theciderologist</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ciderologist"> https://www.instagram.com/ciderologist</a> </p> <p>First book, Ciderology:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ciderology-History-Heritage-Craft-Revolution/dp/1846015650"> https://www.amazon.com/Ciderology-History-Heritage-Craft-Revolution/dp/1846015650</a></p> <p>His NEW book, Modern British Ciders:<a href="https://camra.org.uk/modern-british-cider/"> https://camra.org.uk/modern-british-cider/</a></p> <p>A donation went to:<a href="https://tinychanges.com/"> https://tinychanges.com/</a> </p> <p>More links and info at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/ciderology">alieward.com/ologies/ciderology</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p>OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris</p> <p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="http://www.thewordary.com/">www.thewordary.com/</a></p> <p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/">https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) with Laurie Santos

<p>HAPPINESS RESEARCH, straight up. What is happiness? How do our circumstances affect happiness? Why is the word “gratitude” kinda cringey? What can we do to feel better? Should we feel guilty for feeling happy? When is positivity “toxic?” Yale cognitive scientist, Eudemonologist, and host of The Happiness Lab podcast Dr. Laurie Santos chats about how scientists measure human happiness and what their research has shown helps achieve it, even during the worst of times. Also: silver medal face & countering counterfactuals, which will make sense when you listen. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Lauri Santos <a href="https://instagram.com/lauriesantosofficial?utm_medium=copy_link">https://instagram.com/lauriesantosofficial</a></p> <p>Her podcast: <a href="https://www.happinesslab.fm/">https://www.happinesslab.fm</a></p> <p>Donations went to <a href="DonorsChoose.org">DonorsChoose.org</a> </p> <p>More links and info at <a href="alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology">alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p>OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris</p> <p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="http://www.thewordary.com/">www.thewordary.com/</a></p> <p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/">https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Spesh Ep: Drawdown Design Project with C. Andrew Hall

<p>Art meets science! Problems meet solutions! Climate change meets … hope? In this atypical episode, things get casual as hell as Alie sits down to talk about the Drawdown Design Project: an illustration non-profit started by filmmaker, Emmy-nominated television editor and longtime friend Andy Hall. When he’s not having to edit Alie on Innovation Nation, Andy is the founder and creative director of the Drawdown Design Project, which commissioned some of the world’s most sought-after artists to illustrate climate solutions outlined by Drawdown.org. What resulted was the just-released limited-edition 200 print run of ENGAGE, EMPOWER, CULTIVATE and ELECTRIFY. Andy walks me through the passion, the production and the process of raising money for rainforests while making something gorgeous and uplifting. Also: I used to serve snacks on film sets.</p><p><a href="https://drawdowndesignproject.org/donate" target="_blank">Get one of the 200 limited-edition Drawdown Design Project prints</a></p><p>Follow Drawdown Design Project on <a href="https://www.Instagram.com/DrawdownDesignProject" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and maybe win a poster!</p><p>More info on climate solutions at <a href="http://www.drawdown.org" target="_blank">Drawdown.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drawdowndesignproject.org/illustrators">More about the illustrators</a></p><p><a href="https://www.steelyworks.com/">ENGAGE by Brian Steely</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tulalotay/">CULTIVATE by Tula Lotay</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kharyrandolph/">EMPOWER by Khary Randolph</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/malleusdelic/">ELECTRIFY by Malleus</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.rainforestcoalition.org/" target="_blank">Rainforest Coalition</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/drawdowndesignproject">More episode sources & links</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, totes, masks… </p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @alieward on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p>

Is Your Carbon Footprint BS?: How to Save a Planet takes over Ologies

<p>Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. You loved her Oceanology episode and now she is in your feed to address everyone’s agonizing internal question: IS MY CARBON FOOTPRINT BS?! I don’t drop a lot of podcast episodes into my precious Ologies feed, but this topic was so wonderfully covered by Dr. Johnson and co-hot Alex Blumberg that I had to do it. And as a bonus, stay tuned for Wednesday’s episode between me and my old friend C. Andrew Hall, the creative director of the non-profit illustration collective, the Drawdown Design Project. I’ve been consulting with him for 2 years on a giant project that just dropped and I think you’ll love what he has to say about our individual roles and responsibilities in climate change. </p> <p> </p> <p>So yes: onward with “How to Save a Planet.”</p> <p>Listen to Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s Oceanology episode: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology2">https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology2</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Drawdown Design project: <a href="https://drawdowndesignproject.org/">https://drawdowndesignproject.org/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Follow the Drawdown Design Project: https://www.instagram.com/drawdowndesignproject/</p> <p>Buy Dr. Johnson’s book! https://www.allwecansave.earth</p> <p>Her podcast: “How to Save a Planet:” <a href="https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet">https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet</a></p> <p>Dr. Johnson's collective:<a href="http://oceancollectiv.co/"> </a><a href="https://www.allwecansave.earth/">https://www.allwecansave.earth/</a></p> <p>Dr. Johnson on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/ayanaeliza"> @ayanaeliza</a> and Instagram<a href="http://instagram.com/ayanaeliza"> @ayanaeliza</a></p> <p>Dr. Johnson's website:<a href="https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/"> ayanaelizabeth.com</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow @Ologies on<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> Twitter</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> Instagram</a></p> <p>Follow @AlieWard on<a href="http://twitter.com/alieward"> Twitter</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/alieward"> Instagram</a></p> <p>More links at<a href="http://www.alieward.com/"> www.alieward.com</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Smologies #4: BEES with Amanda Shaw

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>YA LIKE BEES? You will -- after this short, edited-for-all-ages Smologies cut of our classic Melittology episode featuring President of the Urban Beekeepers Association, Amanda “Mandy” Shaw. We chat about honeybees vs. native ones, hives vs. nests, honey, how to become a beekeeper, social structures, why a queen becomes a queen, how to keep Mason bees as outdoor pets, if you should eat honey to deal with seasonal allergies, and why planting some flowers could make you and the bees pretty happy.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melittology" target="_blank">Listen to the ORIGINAL, juicy, swear-filled version of Melittology</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p>Follow Mandy on <a href="https://twitter.com/beeingmandy" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beeingmandy/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.beekeeperconfidential.com/podcast" target="_blank">Mandy’s podcast!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bellabeek.com" target="_blank">Mandy Shaw’s Bella Beek: Handcrafted Beekeeping Veils, Tools and Gifts</a></p><p>Donations were made to <a href="https://www.pollinator.org/" target="_blank">Pollinator Partnership</a> and <a href="https://www.xerces.org/" target="_blank">Xerces Society</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.zekethomas.com/" target="_blank">Zeke Thomas Rodrigues</a> & <a href="https://jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media and <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Indigenous Fire Ecology (GOOD FIRE) with Amy Christianson

<p>Cultural burns. Prescribed blazes. A healthy forest. What exactly is “good fire?” Let’s ask Indigenous fire scientist Dr. Amy Christianson, who is a co-host of the podcast ...Good Fire. This wonderfully generous and informed scholar took a quick break from her Canadian wilderness vacation to fill me in on Indigenous history, collaborations between Western science & First Nations elders, Aboriginal thoughts on cultural burns, flim-flam, evacuations, snowmelt, hunting strategies, land stewardship, happy trees, climate strategies, and the social science behind wildfire education. Also learning from Native wildfire fighters. Huge thanks to her and Matt Kristoff -- who also hosts the Your Forest Podcast -- for allowing us to use excerpts from their interview to launch Good Fire. Subscribe to both podcasts to get more ecological knowledge in your ears.</p><p>Follow Dr. Amy Christianson on <a href="https://twitter.com/christiansonamy">Twitter</a> </p><p>Listen to the <a href="https://yourforestpodcast.com/good-fire-podcast">“Good Fire” podcast</a></p><p>Also great: <a href="https://www.YourForestPodcast.com">Your Forest podcast</a></p><p>A donation was made to <a href="https://www.irsss.ca/">Indigenous Residential School Survivors</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/goodfire">More episode sources & links</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, totes, masks… </p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @alieward on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p>

Fire Ecology (WILDFIRES) with Gavin Jones

<p>As Smashmouth said, “My world’s on fire, how ‘bout yours?” Why yes, Mr. Mouth, it is, indeed, on fire. As so many of us around the globe are sharing in this burning sensation, what better time than now to sit down and fire off a lot of questions at Fire Ecologist, Dr. Gavin Jones. We talk about what fire is, how hot it burns, fire trends, tinderboxes, lots and lots of forest fire flim-flam, tolerant wombats, Angelina Jolie Movies, cunning pine cones, thick bark, Indigenous fire stewardship and more. This episode might get you pretty heated but that’ll only release seeds of new ideas and hope, because it's serotinous. That bad joke will make sense after you listen.</p><p>Follow Dr. Gavin Jones on <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/ecologyofgavin">Twitter</a> </p><p>A donation was made to <a href="https://www.commongoodplumas.org/">The Common Good Community Foundation</a> </p><p><a href="alieward.com/ologies/fireecology">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, totes, masks… </p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @alieward on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p>

Smologies #3: TOADS with Priya Nanjappa

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Ohaaay another edited-down, classroom-friendly Smologies! About... toads! Are they frogs? Do they have arms? What do they eat? How long do they live? What’s with the warts? Amphibian enthusiast Priya Nanjappa joins with a toadally awesome episode that will change the way you crouch down and shake hands with your tiny backyard grumpa.(And for the full version with NSFW stories, the link is below.)</p><p>New full-length episodes of Ologies drop Tuesdays, and new Smologies come out every other Thursday.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/bufology" target="_blank">Full uncut episode of Bufology</a></p><p>Follow Priya on <a href="https://twitter.com/toadallypriya" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/wildbeautifulworld" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation was made to <a href="https://amphibianandreptileconservancy.org/" target="_blank">The Amphibian & Reptile Conservancy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.zekethomas.com/" target="_blank">Zeke Thomas Rodrigues</a> & <a href="https://jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media and <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Systems Biology (MEDICAL MATHEMATICS) with Emily E. Ackerman

<p>Biological mysteries solved with numbers! Graphs! Patterns! Data points! Systems biology! You never knew it existed, yet it’s keeping us alive. Systems Biologist Dr. Emily E. Ackerman join to chat about why the field appealed to her, how her work shifted during the pandemic, why she wants to scream at Excel sometimes, how computing might replace specific types of animal testing, accessibility in STEM, the immune system, why she loves being a disabled scientist and advocate, the ethics of CRISPR, and some really nice guy named Doug. </p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Emily E. Ackerman’s website <a href="https://www.emilyeackerman.com/">emilyeackerman.com</a></p> <p>Follow her at Twitter.com/EmilyEAckerman<a href="https://twitter.com/emilyeackerman"></a></p> <p>More links at<a> www.alieward.com/ologies/systemsbiology</a></p> <p>A donation was made to HEARD: <a href="https://behearddc.org/">https://behearddc.org/</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="http://www.thewordary.com/">www.thewordary.com/</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Lampyridology (FIREFLIES) aka Sparklebuttology with Sara Lewis

<p>We’re BACK! With a fresh new episode to light up your life and butt. World renowned firefly expert Dr. Sara Lewis of Tufts University joins to share her love of a bug that many think is merely a mythological delight. Learn how these tiny animals illuminate the night, the dos and don’ts of firefly observation, how to take good firefly photos, femme fatales, pink glowworms, secret languages, artificial lights, what’s up with their population numbers, why Western states can chill out with their lightning bug envy, and how you can ensure the world stays aglow with these beloved bugs. Also: nuptial gifts, both human and lampyridological. </p> <p>Dr. Sara Lewis’s website <a href="https://silentsparks.com/">silentsparks.com</a></p> <p>Buy her book, <a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691162683/silent-sparks">Silent Sparks: The Wondrous World of Fireflies</a>!</p> <p>Follow her at <a href="https://twitter.com/silent_sparks">Twitter.com/silent_spark</a></p> <p>More links at<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/sparklebuttology"> www.alieward.com/ologies/sparklebuttology</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="https://xerces.org/">Xerces.org</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Transcripts by Emily White of www.thewordary.com/</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Smologies #2: DINOSAURS with Paleontologist Michael Habib

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>We cleaned up the full version and polished it into a safe-for-work digest of dinosaur facts and tales from a paleontologist with Dr. Michael Habib. Learn about the economics of a dino dig, his favorite beasts, cloning from amber samples, which museum dinos are real vs. fakes, Jurassic Park flimflam and more. (And for the full version with NSFW stories, the link is below.)</p><p>New full-length episodes of Ologies drop Tuesdays, and new Smologies come out every other Thursday.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/paleoencore" target="_blank">Full, uncut, NSFW episode on Paleontology</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Michael Habib on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/aeroevo" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/habibinator" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.nhm.org" target="_blank">nhm.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.zekethomas.com/" target="_blank">Zeke Thomas Rodrigues</a> & <a href="https://jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media and <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Smologies #1: THE MOON with Selenologist Raquel Nuno

<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: SMOLOGIES NOW HAS ITS OWN FEED! <a href="https://pod.link/1746567248">SUBSCRIBE</a>  FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY. </p><p><strong>Subscribe to Smologies: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248"><strong>https://pod.link/1746567248</strong></a></p><p>Introducing… SMOLOGIES. Smaller, shorter, G-rated episodes cut from your favorite classics. Listen to Smologies in classrooms, around people whose language is squeaky clean, and in safe-for-work settings. You get bite-sized info in a jiffy, and I get to reserve my filthy language for our longer, regular episodes that drop on Tuesdays. In this episode, planetary geologist Raquel Nuno chats about when the moon formed, what its made of, how moon phases work, gravity, conspiracy theories debunked, the far side of the moon, lunar caves and why she pulls out the telescope to stare at the sky every night.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/selenology" target="_blank">Full, uncut, original Selenology episode</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/smologies" target="_blank">More Smologies episodes</a></p><p>Raquel Nuno's <a href="https://www.raquelnuno.com" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thespacegeologist" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation went to the <a href="https://www.planetary.org/about" target="_blank">The Planetary Society</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.zekethomas.com/" target="_blank">Zeke Thomas Rodrigues</a> & <a href="https://jarrettsleeper.com/" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media and <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm</p>

Elasmobranchology (MORE NEW SHARK STORIES) with MISS_Elasmo Shark Scientists

<p>Lemon sharks! Goblin sharks! Bonnet sharks! Whale sharks! And ...sawfish? WE NEEDED A BIGGER BOAT. One shark episode was not enough, during this: The Week of the Shark. Sure, Alie just got married a few days ago, but that doesn’t mean we can’t throw together this bundle of wonder with a few of the incredible researchers from Minorities in Shark Science. Get ready to befriend Jaida Elcock, Jasmin Graham, and Amani Webber-Schultz as they spin yarns about wild field stories, explain why they love sharks, debunk common flim flams, quote favorite shark flicks, and make sure appreciate the stunning diversity and evolution of these ancient creatures. Sharks: nicer than a holy water vending machine. (That’ll make sense later.)</p><p>MISS: Minorities in Shark Science on <a href="https://Twitter.com/MISS_Elasmo" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Jaida Elcock on <a href="https://Twitter.com/SoFishtication" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://tiktok.com/SoFishtication" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Jasmin Graham on <a href="https://Twitter.com/Elasmo_gal" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Amani Webber-Schultz on <a href="https://Twitter.com/Curly_Biologist" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and check out the hashtag #HowItPants</p><p>MISS co-founder <a href="https://twitter.com/CarleeMJ_" target="_blank">Carlee Jackson</a></p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.misselasmo.org" target="_blank">MISS (Minorities in Shark Science)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, totes, masks… </p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @alieward on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p> </p>

Selachimorphology (SHARKS) Encore with Chris Lowe

<p>SHAAAARKS. Leading shark researcher Dr. Chris Lowe dishes about bad shark PR, behind-the-scenes <em>Jaws</em> trivia, his thoughts on <em>Sharknado</em>, surfing safety, immune system marvels, cannibal twins, shark personalities, sea sex, and knife teeth in this, an encore-but-refreshed episode with your newly married pod-dad. Alie learns that sharks are not the ocean's a-holes but true evolutionary marvels who suffer from sensationalized reputations and sometimes inside-out butts. Listen up as a science primer during this, the holy Week of the Shark.</p> <p>(Note: the study of sharks is also called elasmobranchology, a distinction which could also include skates and rays. Both -ologies are difficult to spell.)</p> <p> <a href="https://www.csulb.edu/shark-lab">Dr. Chris Lowe's SharkLab</a> at Cal State University Long Beach</p> <p>Track sharks and fish and turtles at<a href="http://scattn.org"> Scattn.org</a></p> <p>Dr. Lowe's<a href="https://twitter.com/CSULBsharklab"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSULBSharkLab/"> Facebook</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/selachimorphology">www.alieward.com/ologies/selachimorphology</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="http://www.misselasmo.org/">http://www.misselasmo.org/</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Matrimoniology (MARRIAGE) Encore with Ben Karney

<p>A special encore as your dad hastily preps to wed your podmom, Jarrett. Refresh your brain about your heart, then stay tuned for a new secret at the end.</p> <p>Love! Romance! Intimate relationships! Marriage! Divorce! Remarriage! Clowns! This episode has it all. The wonderfully warm Dr. Benjamin Karney of the UCLA Marriage lab has been studying romance and intimate relationships for 20 years and sits down to chat about being single and the mechanisms behind finding a partner, what behaviors foster intimacy, why some couples stay together vs. splitting up, some bananas proposals, wedding budgets, how parenting affects marriage, historical problems with matrimony and his own experiences with marriage and divorce. These behaviors are also so applicable to friendships, work partnerships and as it turns out...professional clowns.</p> <p>Dr. Ben Karney at the<a href="http://marriage.psych.ucla.edu/people.html"> UCLA Marriage Lab</a></p> <p>This week's donation was made to <a href="https://www.care.org/impact/stories/cares-work-end-gender-based-violence">Care.org</a>, which works to end gender-based violence.</p> <p>Juuuust in case you want to toss anything in the travel jar to ease wedding costs for others:<a href="https://www.zola.com/registry/jarrettandalie"> https://www.zola.com/registry/jarrettandalie</a> </p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">alieward.com/ologies/sponsors</a> </p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/matrimoniology">alieward.com/ologies/matrimoniology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p> <p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

UFOlogy (UNEXPLAINED AERIAL PHENOMENA) with Sarah Scoles and Kate Dorsch

<p>UFOs are real. Straight up. There are unidentified objects flying around — but does that mean they’re aliens? Two experts in the research and culture of Unexplained Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) -- science journalist/author Sarah Scoles and Dr. Kate Dorsch, a scholar in the History and Sociology of Science -- joined Alie moments after Friday’s breaking news of the Pentagon’s UAP report. Strap in for “tic tacs,” space rocks, black triangles, fighter pilot sightings, Roswell, abduction trends, secret military missions, surprising conclusions, and the -ologists’ own wacky field experience researching UFOs … and the people obsessed with hunting town the truth. Which is out there.</p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ScolesSarah" target="_blank">Sarah Scoles</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/HPSKate" target="_blank">Kate Dorsch</a> on Twitter</p><p><a href="http://www.sarahscoles.com/about-me.html" target="_blank">Learn more about Sarah Scoles</a></p><p><a href="https://hss.sas.upenn.edu/people/kate-dorsch-0" target="_blank">And Dr. Kate Dorsch</a></p><p>Buy Sarah’s new book, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/They-Are-Already-Here/Sarah-Scoles/9781643137650 " target="_blank">“They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers”</a></p><p>Or Sarah’s previous book <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Making-Contact/Sarah-Scoles/9781681778020" target="_blank">“Making Contact”</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.dplfriends.org/how-to-help/ways_to_donate/" target="_blank">Friends of the Denver Public Library</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ufology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, totes, masks… </p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @alieward on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Spheksology (WASPS) with Eric Eaton

<p>Wasps!? Don’t even THINK of skipping this one, my beautiful chickens. You’re about to change your outlook on the most maligned winged sky babies, and we are delighted that author, bug dude, and spheksologist Eric Eaton is about to change your mind and fill your heart with respect and appreciation. Hunker down for fig critters, bejeweled zombie queens, bug corsets, underdogs, BBQ tips, gardening secrets, stinger myths and snack vaults. Just because homicidal hornets make headlines doesn’t mean you know squat about the real life of the beautifully diverse world of wasps, from the teeny tiny to the large and legendary. Wasps: they’re not dicks.</p><p><a href="https://www.bookshop.org/books/wasps-the-astonishing-diversity-of-a-misunderstood-insect/9780691211428" target="_blank">Buy Eric's book</a> wherever books are sold</p><p>Check out Eric’s <a href="https://bugeric.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>Follow Eric on <a href="https://twitter.com/bugeric" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/Xerces.org" target="_blank">Xerces.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/spheksology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="http://www.thewordary.com/" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Need a website built? <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/" target="_blank">Kelly Dwyer has you covered!</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Quarantinology (UM, WHAT HAPPENS NOW?) with Various Ologists

<p>Lifted restrictions! Discarded masks! Vaxxing & relaxing! Parties. Variant confusion. FOMO while also dreading events. Worry about strangers. Grief for a cancelled year. WHAT’S HAPPENING HERE? We’ve got you covered. As infection rates go down and restrictions lift in the U.S., you may feel: relieved, overjoyed, nude without a mask, guilty about surviving, conflicted about gatherings, or mourning a loss. We gathered a small army of experts to chat about historical quarantines and recovery periods, vaccine rates, economic projections, the mental state of healthcare workers and the grief that can follow an historical event. Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley (of Gastropod) join to chat about researching their stellar new book “Until Proven Safe,” Jessica Malaty-Rivera updates us on vaccine rates and variants, Dr. Mike Natter checks in from New York and thanatologist Cole Imperi gives step-by-step instructions for taking care of your brain during transitions and “shadowlosses.” I hope this episode serves you well; I just really needed to make it.</p><p>Pre-order Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0374126585/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ediblgeogr09-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0374126585&linkId=4e88d2bdaeaec3f7cecbb92603806d06">Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine</a>; more info at <a href="https://untilprovensafe.com" target="_blank">untilprovensafe.com</a></p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/nicolatwilley" target="_blank">Nicola</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/geoffmanaugh" target="_blank">Geoff</a> on Twitter</p><p>Follow Cole Imperi on Instagram at <a href="https://instagram.com/imperi" target="_blank">@Imperi</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/americanthanatologist/" target="_blank">@americanthanatologist</a></p><p>Follow Jessica Malaty-Rivera on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicamalatyrivera/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/jessicamalaty" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Mike Natter on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mike.natter" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Donations were made to: <a href="https://covid.giveindia.org/" target="_blank">#IndiaAgainstCoronaVirus</a>, <a href="https://500womenscientists.org/" target="_blank">500 Women Scientists</a>, and <a href="https://www.americanthanatology.com" target="_blank">The School of American Thanatology</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/quarantinology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, totes, masks… </p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @alieward on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p>

Wildlife Ecology (FIELDWORK) with Corina Newsome

<p>Human-sucking mud holes. Beautiful birdsongs. Early mornings. Eyeball gnats. Stunning vistas. The long-awaited episode with ornithologist Corina Newsome is finally here and we talk all about the day-to-day-realities of being a Wildlife Ecologist. She dishes about working in zoos, getting her masters, housing for grad students, nest checking, birding apps, camera traps, #BlackBirdersWeek, and more. She is hilarious, informative, and dedicated to her work in avian conservation and truly has the best laugh. Also: saxophones in the bushes and whether or not animals are laughing at her.</p><p>Visit Corina Newsome’s <a href="https://corinanewsome.wixsite.com/hoodnaturalist" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hood__naturalist/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hood_naturalist" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>A donation was made to<a href="https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org"> </a><a href="https://www.skypeascientist.com/" target="_blank">SkypeAScientist.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/wildlifeecology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, totes, masks… </p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @alieward on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p>

Phallology (PENISES) with Emily Willingham

<p>Dongs. Schlongs. Peters. Intromittent organs. Gamete cannons. Biologist, gonad researcher, and Phallologist Dr. Emily Willingham joins to chat about peckers big and small, plain and fancy, barbed, coiled, colossal, pickled, and efficient. Also on the agenda: how the pressures of masculinity affect self-image, what actually contributes to a partner’s pleasure, what can cause willies to go wonky (and how to get back on track,) life beyond the binary, and sensual turtles. Stick around to the end for friendly fellatio advice from penis-owners; boy howdy it’s a hard episode to pass up.</p><p>Visit Emily's <a href="https://www.emilywillinghamphd.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/ejwillingham" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </p><p>Purchase her book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621131/phallacy-by-emily-willingham/">Phallacy: Life Lessons from the Animal Penis</a></p><p>A donation was made to <a href="https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/" target="_blank">Doctors Without Borders</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phallology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, totes, masks… </p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @alieward on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="https://www.stevenraymorris.com" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com" target="_blank">The Wordary</a></p><p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank">Kelly R. Dwyer</a></p>

Pinnipedology (SEALS & WALRUSES) with Luis A. Hückstädt

<p>Seals. Sea lions. Walruses. Walrus dongs. Classic Ologies. We sit down with Luis A <a href="https://www.luishuckstadt.com/">Hückstädt</a>, PhD and talk about blubber, ocean currents, psychedelic teeth, whisker tech, receding ice, boops, snoots, barks, butt nubbins and whether or not that one seal from the video actually felt bashful about getting that fish cake? Or was it a sea lion? Which is which? Spoiler: you’ll find out in this episode of Ologies: Pinnipedology.</p> <p>Follow Luis on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/luishuckstadt">https://twitter.com/luishuckstadt</a> </p> <p>And Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lahuckst/">https://www.instagram.com/lahuckst/</a> </p> <p>A donation from this episode went to <a href="https://www.feedingnunavut.com/">https://www.feedingnunavut.com/</a> </p> <p>and also to <a href="http://www.alaskasealife.org">www.alaskasealife.org</a> </p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/foragingecology"> alieward.com/ologies/pinnipedology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p>Transcripts by Emily White of<a href="https://www.thewordary.com/"> https://www.thewordary.com/</a> </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Bonus Feed Drop: Implicit Bias on the REAL GOOD podcast

<p>Ohulloh! This is not your regular Ologies episode (which will come on Tuesday per usual.) It’s actually not an Ologies episode! This is a fun little bonus GUEST podcast we're dropping in our feed. Real Good is a show that started during the beginning of COVID to highlight different non-profits helping with the pandemic — but soon revealed that many problems that became so acute during quarantine had existed in people's lives for a long time prior. We care a lot about the issues they address (race, class, gender, mental health, affordable housing, etc.) so we were down to partner up with Real Good and share an episode of theirs with the always thoughtful, kind, and generous Ologies audience in our own feed.</p> <p>This is the second episode of their second season entitled "Just Admitting It Isn't Enough with Lynda Negron.” Lynda served as program director of an anti-implicit bias training organization. If you dig the show you can subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts.</p> <p><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/real-good">https://www.stitcher.com/show/real-good</a></p> <p>And this Tuesday, get ready for the usual Ologies fare, as we deep dive with the most boopable aquatic beasts. Burbye. </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Foraging Ecology (EATING WILD PLANTS) with @BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson

<p>Mustard gossip. Knotweed recipes. Cow parsnips. Serviceberry appreciation. Hogweed warnings. Dead man’s fingers. The incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining Alexis Nikole Nelson a.k.a. @BlackForager walks us through Foraging Ecology with a ginormous bushel of tips & tricks for finding edibles at all times of the year, from blossoms to fungus. Belly up for some invasive snacks, elusive mushrooms, magnolia cookies, mugwort potatoes, violet cocktails, foraging guides, weed trivia and tips to avoid poisonous berries. Also: finding community, history, land stewardship and why foraging is important, empowering and quite tasty. </p> <p> </p> <p>Also MAY 18th, 5pm Pacific. WARD'S DOING A VIRTUAL LIVE SHOW. Tickets available here:<a href="https://onlocationlive.com/category/ologies"> https://onlocationlive.com/category/ologies</a> </p> <p>Follow Alexis @BlackForager on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackforager/">Instagram.com/blackforager</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackforager/">TikTok.com/blackforager</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/blackforager">Twitter.com/blackforager</a></p> <p>A donation went to:<a href="https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/diversity/"> </a><a href="https://backyardbasecamp.org/">BackyardBasecamp.org</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/foragingecology"> alieward.com/ologies/foragingecology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p>Transcripts by Emily White of<a href="https://www.thewordary.com/"> https://www.thewordary.com/</a> </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Biomineralogy (SHELLS) with Robert Ulrich

<p>Bones. Shells. Reefs. Teeth. Biomineralogy. The wonderful UCLA geochemist Rob Ulrich answers a giant pile of questions such as: How do crystalline structures materialize out of thin air and water? How do squishy animals make such hard shells? What’s the difference between a shell and an exoskeleton? What’s the noise you hear when you listen to a seashell? What’s up with ocean acidification? How do you keep a fiddle leaf tree alive? How do you meet new friends without battling LA traffic? Start by becoming virtual BFFs with this -ologist, who is shella cool... </p> <p>Also MAY 18th, 5pm Pacific. WARD'S DOING A VIRTUAL LIVE SHOW. Tickets available here: <a href="https://onlocationlive.com/category/ologies">https://onlocationlive.com/category/ologies</a> </p> <p>Rob’s website: <a href="https://www.robertnulrich.com">https://www.robertnulrich.com</a></p> <p>Follow Rob at <a href="https://twitter.com/robertnulrich">https://twitter.com/robertnulrich</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/biomineralogist">instagram.com/biomineralogist</a></p> <p>Queer & Trans in STEM: <a href="https://twitter.com/QueersInSTEM">https://twitter.com/QueersInSTEM</a>.</p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/diversity/">https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/diversity/</a> </p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/biomineralogy"> alieward.com/ologies/biomineralogy</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p>Transcripts by Emily White of <a href="https://www.thewordary.com/">https://www.thewordary.com/</a> </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Speech Language Pathology (TALKING DOGS... AND PEOPLE) with Christina Hunger

<p>Talking dogs. Rolled Rs. That dangly thing in the back of your throat. Speech impediments. Alternative forms of communication. And talking cats. World famous speech pathologist by day, dog whisperer also by day, Christina Hunger MA, CCC-SLP joins us to talk about what those letters after her name mean, helping people literally find their voice, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), different types of language and communication, and how she applied the same principles to gift her dog with the ability to emotionally manipulate her. A tale as old as time. Learn about emerging schools of thought around the ethics of differing modes of interpersonal communication, and just maybe how you can teach your most beloved angels how to demand more cheese in plain language. </p> <p>Also: WARD'S DOING A VIRTUAL LIVE SHOW ON MAY 18TH. Tickets available here: https://onlocationlive.com/category/ologies</p> <p>Christina’s website: https://www.hungerforwords.com/</p> <p>Follow her and Stella at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hunger4words/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/hunger4words/</a></p> <p>Get her book! It’s great, seriously. https://www.hungerforwords.com/book/</p> <p>A donation went to https://italkautism.com/</p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/speechpathology"> alieward.com/ologies/speechpathology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p>Transcripts by Emily White of https://www.thewordary.com/</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Maritime Archaeology (SHIPWRECKS) with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos

<p>Shipwrecks. Treasure. Sunken planes. Scuttled submarines. New life forming around old machinery. There’s an -ology for that -- just ask Maritime Archaeologist and wreck nerd Chanelle Zaphiropoulos. This absolutely charming and passionate scuba diver, history buff and antiquities scholar dishes about pirates, warships, admirals worth admiring, and ships ranging in size from water taxis to the Costa Concordia and Titanic. Also world record diving stats, war graves, how owning a fountain pen can be egregious and why a Midwestern coal barge from the 1970’s is worthy of weeping over. Ahoy!</p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Chanelle at <a href="https://twitter.com/sharksandwrecks">Twitter.com/sharksandwrecks</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharksandwrecks/">Instagram.com/sharksandwrecks</a></p> <p>A donation went to Diving with a Purpose: <a href="https://divingwithapurpose.org/">https://divingwithapurpose.org/</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/maritimearchaeology"> alieward.com/ologies/maritimearchaeology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Proptology (THEATER & FILM PROPS) with Jay Duckworth

<p>Real skulls. Fake pistols. Vegan steaks. Onstage bonfires. Cursed productions. Industry secrets and more with the world’s most lovable and beloved prop master, Professor Jay Duckworth aka @Proptologist on TikTok. A veteran of stage and screen and now an adjunct professor at Pace University, Jay chats about props vs. wardrobe vs. set design, how he keeps tracks of the thousands of items used to make a set feel real, what it was like to work on Hamilton from the very beginning, a prop master’s tool belt, design heroes, the importance of art -- and sanitation workers -- and why you should always carry a Moleskein notebook. Also: his 3 tips to having a long and successful career. Get ready to fall in love. </p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Professor Duckworth at:</p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@proptologist">https://www.tiktok.com/@proptologist</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/jayduck9">twitter.com/jayduck9</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jayduck9/">Instagram.com/jayduck9</a></p> <p>His website is: <a href="https://www.proptologist.com/bio-press">https://www.proptologist.com/</a></p> <p>Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ProfDuckworths?page=2#items">https://www.etsy.com/shop/ProfDuckworths</a></p> <p>Redbubble shop: <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/proptologist/shop">https://www.redbubble.com/people/proptologist/shop</a></p> <p>A donation went to The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, Inc., <a href="https://www.niwrc.org/">NIWRC.org</a></p> <p>More links at<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/proptology"> www.alieward.com/ologies/proptology</a></p> <p>Sponsors of the show: <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>To become a patron:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, pins, totes, shirts, etc.</p> <p>Follow Ologies on<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> Instagra</a><a href="http://instgram.com/ologies">m</a> or<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> Twitter</a></p> <p>Follow Alie Ward on<a href="http://instagram.com/alieward"> Instagram</a> or<a href="http://twitter.com/alieward"> Twitter.com</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris & Jarrett Sleeper </p> <p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Ursinology Part 2 (BEARS) with Thea Bechshoft, Lana Ciarniello, Drew Hamilton, Wes Larson, Tsalani Lassiter & Danielle Rivet

<p>Because one bears is not enough bears, SIX more ursinologists join to answer your questions about polar bear fur, monogamy, <em>that</em> scene from "The Revenant" and more. Five chapters of bear life, from mindblowing mating strategies to how bears get from point A to B, media portrayals of these beautiful beasts and how to save them. Also: do bears want you to sing to them? Bear biologists and conservationists Dr. Thea Bechshoft, Dr. Lana Ciarniello, Drew Hamilton, Wes Larson, Tsalani Lassiter & Danielle Rivet field more of the 500 listener questions and it gets… wild. </p> <p>Follow all of these Ursinologists: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tsalani/">Instagram.com/tsalani</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/grizzlygirl87">https://twitter.com/grizzlygirl87</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drewhh/">Instagram.com/drewhh</a>; <a href="https://twitter.com/LanaCiarniello">https://twitter.com/LanaCiarniello</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/biothea">https://twitter.com/biothea</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grizkid/">Instagram.com/GrizKid</a></p> <p>Donations went to: <a href="http://www.friendsofmcneilriver.org/">www.friendsofmcneilriver.org</a>, <a href="https://www.bearrehab.org/">Idaho Black Bear rehab</a>, <a href="https://www.wildlifeshelter.com/">Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter</a>, <a href="http://polarbearsinternational.org/">Polarbearsinternational.org</a>, <a href="https://grizzlybearfoundation.com/">Grizzly Bear Foundation</a></p> <p>More links at<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/Ursinology"> www.alieward.com/ologies/Ursinology</a></p> <p>To become a patron:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, pins, totes, shirts, etc.</p> <p>Follow Ologies on<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> Instagra</a><a href="http://instgram.com/ologies">m</a> or<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> Twitter</a></p> <p>Follow Alie Ward on<a href="http://instagram.com/alieward"> Instagram</a> or<a href="http://twitter.com/alieward"> Twitter.com</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris & Jarrett Sleeper </p> <p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Ursinology (BEARS) with Chris Morgan

<p>Grizzlies. Pandas. Black bears. Chonkers. The episode you’ve begged for with scientist, explorer, and Ursinologist Chris Morgan. Why are bear ears so cute? What’s up with hibernation? How do you play nice with bears? What is it like to hug them? How creepy is Teddy Ruxpin? Panda patterns, fat bear competitions, tooth nubbins, land “bridges,” camping tips and more with host of “The Wild” podcast and your new favorite bedtime story teller. Also: bear butt plugs. Really.</p><p>Listen to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/thewild">The Wild podcast</a></p><p>Follow Chris Morgan on <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/morganwildlife" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrismorganwildlife" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.wildlifemedia.org/" target="_blank">Wildlife Media</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/Ursinology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> </p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, pins, totes, shirts, etc.</p><p>Follow Ologies on<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> Instagra</a><a href="http://instgram.com/ologies">m</a> or<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> Twitter</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward on<a href="http://instagram.com/alieward"> Instagram</a> or<a href="http://twitter.com/alieward"> Twitter.com</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris & Jarrett Sleeper</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Oology (EGGS) Encore + Bonus Material with John Bates

<p>This encore includes tons of previously cut and never-before-heard bonus material (and maybe an eggregious number of sidenotes) about how perfect and weird eggs are. The biggest eggs! The smallest eggs! The people arrested for stealing the most eggs! Oologist Dr. John Bates gives Alie a tour of the egg vault at the Field Museum of Chicago and it was a barrage of beautiful sights and shocking facts about bird butts. Get ready for speckly eggs, falcon tales, delicate treasures, snake nesting, pigeon mysteries, modern research with old artifacts, Easter trivia, and whether or not you can hatch chickens from grocery store eggs. Also the carnival ride Alie will never ever ever go on.</p> <p><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/staff/profile/206">Field Museum of Chicago</a></p> <p><a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/B/bo16093690.html">The Book of Eggs</a></p> <p>To become a patron: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, pins, totes, shirts, etc.</p> <p>Follow Ologies on <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">Instagra</a><a href="http://instgram.com/ologies">m</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a></p> <p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward">Twitter.com</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/Oology2">www.alieward.com/ologies/Oology2</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris & Jarrett Sleeper </p> <p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Fanthropology Pt. 2 (FANDOM) with Meredith Levine

<p>PART 2 with legit professional Fanthropologist Meredith Levine. In this thrilling conclusion, we take Patreon questions and address stans vs. fans, cults and fandom, how fan fiction circumvents the studio system, how showrunners feel about fan suggestions, fangirling, fanboying and a novel term for that plus a bonus tables-are-turned interview about your weird dad’s favorite stuff. Fanthroplogy: a riveting field. Once again, WHO KNEW? Meredith did. </p> <p>Listen to Part 1 here: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology">alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology</a></p> <p>Follow Meredith Levine at<a href="https://twitter.com/meredithgene"> Twitter.com/meredithgene</a> or @MeredithGene on Clubhouse. </p> <p>A donation was made to Partners in Health's and the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health’s work to reduce maternal mortality in Sierra Leone's Kono District via:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjYtb1k5anlxNmlmcjJsZmFMMC11MDd5OXFaUXxBQ3Jtc0tuQkhBM09ldFFYaTF5MjNZcnc0ajlwMlZaejRCN05GUkRRX2dKeTQ1ZFFFX3hXVVpHMkhXZjVfV0lCcWZsVHFESlJwamZYQ3lBc2xGRU5xaFN6LUVUbFlwdmFnQ3YtcGYwVVA1a2R0dVItYzhsalRuZw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fpih.org%2Fhankandjohn"> http://pih.org/hankandjohn</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links at:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology"> http://alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Fanthropology (FANDOM) with Meredith Levine

<p>Why does some music give us butterflies? Why do we loooove certain comic books, social media accounts or TV characters? What story does your toothpaste tell? Legit professional Fanthropologist Meredith Levine is a fount of fandom knowledge and we chat all about everything from cosplay to K-Pop, Star Wars, Frasier, Trekkies, fan-fic, how influencer culture works, the algorithms, and how loving what we love is a form of self-care. WHO KNEW? Meredith did. </p> <p>Follow Meredith Levine at <a href="https://twitter.com/meredithgene">Twitter.com/meredithgene</a> or @MeredithGene on Clubhouse. </p> <p>A donation was made to Partners in Health's and the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health’s work to reduce maternal mortality in Sierra Leone's Kono District via: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjYtb1k5anlxNmlmcjJsZmFMMC11MDd5OXFaUXxBQ3Jtc0tuQkhBM09ldFFYaTF5MjNZcnc0ajlwMlZaejRCN05GUkRRX2dKeTQ1ZFFFX3hXVVpHMkhXZjVfV0lCcWZsVHFESlJwamZYQ3lBc2xGRU5xaFN6LUVUbFlwdmFnQ3YtcGYwVVA1a2R0dVItYzhsalRuZw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fpih.org%2Fhankandjohn">http://pih.org/hankandjohn</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology">http://alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Nephrology (KIDNEYS) with Samira Farouk

<p>What’s in pee? Should you donate a kidney to a stranger? Which hurts worse: childbirth or kidney stones? Why are some kidneys the size of footballs? March is World Kidney Month and before you shrug it off: 15% of adults have chronic kidney disease -- and most don’t even know it. This episode could save a life. Transplant Nephrologist Dr. Samira Farouk chats about how nephrology is for cool kids, how transplant chains work, legends about bathtubs filled with ice, how dialysis works, where nephrology ends and urology begins, how much water you should drink and why kidney punches aren’t allowed in boxing. Also: asparagus pee and #NephMadness. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Samira Farouk at <a href="https://twitter.com/ssfarouk">Twitter.com/ssfarouk</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/nephmadness">@nehmadness</a> </p> <p>Check out #<a href="https://www.tourneytopia.com/ajkd/nephmadness">NephMadness</a> and <a href="https://t.co/2SgH5gHOQG?amp=1">nephmadness.com</a> </p> <p>Interested in being a living donor? <a href="https://www.kidney.org/transplantation/livingdonors/evaluation">Here’s some info</a>.</p> <p>A donation was made to the American Association of Kidney Patients, AAKP.org<a href="http://www.aapk.org/"></a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/nephology">http://alieward.com/ologies/nephology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow Dr. Samira Farouk at <a href="https://twitter.com/ssfarouk">Twitter.com/ssfarouk</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/nephmadness">@nehmadness</a> </p> <p>Check out #<a href="https://www.tourneytopia.com/ajkd/nephmadness">NephMadness</a> </p> <p>Interested in being a living donor? <a href="https://www.kidney.org/transplantation/livingdonors/evaluation">Here’s some info</a>.</p> <p>A donation was made to the American Association of Kidney Patients, <a href="http://www.aapk.org/">AAPK.org</a> </p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/nephology">http://alieward.com/ologies/nephology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Cicadology (CICADAS) with Gene Kritsky

<p>They are numerous. They are patient. They are COMING for the United States in droves this spring: They are cicadas. *The* Cicada guy Dr. Gene Kritsky joins to chat all about the annual cicadas you may see every summer vs. the periodical ones that cycle through the states in broods of giant numbers. Learn how they survive underground for decades, what they are doing down there, all about their lifecycle, who eats them and why, plus get inspired to take a cicada safari, download <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cicada-safari/id1446471492">Cicada Safari</a>, and appreciate their sexually desperate songs, which can be as loud as an ambulance. By the end, you’ll want to don a bug costume and hitchhike to the Midwest. (Don’t do that.)</p> <p>Dr. Gene Kritsky’s new cicada book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Periodical-Cicadas-Brood-Black-White/dp/0867271736/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=">Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition</a></p> <p>Download the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cicada-safari/id1446471492">Cicada Safari</a> app at the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cicada-safari/id1446471492">Apple Store</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.msj.cicadaSafari">Google Play Store</a>. </p> <p>Gene’s website: <a href="http://genekritsky.com/">genekritsky.com</a></p> <p>Also see <a href="http://cicadamania.com">CicadaMania.com</a>, and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cicadamania/">Instagram.com/CicadaMania</a> </p> <p>A donation was made to <a href="https://www.msj.edu/give/index.html">Mount Saint Joseph’s</a> cicada research in the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences</p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/cicadalogy">alieward.com/ologies/cicadalogy</a></p> <p>Gene’s wife Jessee J. Smith is a silversmith who makes bug jewelry. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/silverspotstudio?section_id=12375266">Check it out</a>! </p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Gluteology (BUTTS) with Natalia Reagan

<p>Yes, an entire episode on butts. Primatologist and anthropologist Natalia Reagan joins to chat about the caboose: why do we have butts? Why do we like butts? How do we appreciate ours even more? She drops knowledge on bidets, wiping, twerking, the mystical field of Rumpology, how our derrieres have our back, plus butt dimples, and crack formations. Also: some personal revelations and getting back on your feet after a curveball. This one is goofy as hell and you’re in for more puns than you’ll know what do do with. </p> <p>Follow Natalia at <a href="https://twitter.com/natalia13reagan">Twitter.com/Natalia13Reagan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natalia13reagan/">Instagram.com/Natalia13Reagan</a> </p> <p>Natalia’s website: <a href="https://nataliareagan.com">https://nataliareagan.com</a></p> <p>A donation was made to <a href="https://projectchimps.org/">https://projectchimps.org/</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links at: <a href="alieward.com/ologies/gluteology">alieward.com/ologies/gluteology</a></p> <p>If you want a bidet, here's a code for 10% off: <a href="HelloTushy.com/ologies">HelloTushy.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> &<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Molecular Biology (PROTEINS + SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Raven “The Science Maven” Baxter

<p>This one’s got it all: teeny tiny cellular factories, obscure trivia, historical gossip, sick beats, mitochondrial relevancy, viral popularity, a backstory that with charm you to death, sports cars, lab coats, smelly vats, Space Camp and mysteries of the brain. Raven The Science Maven has a background in molecular biology and is getting her Ph.D in Science Communication and shares stories from both disciplines, while Alie generally does her best to suppress high pitched noises of excitement. Learn to appreciate your proteins and pick up some ADHD tips and noodle analogies while you’re here. That’s so Maven!</p> <p>Follow Raven at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raventhesciencemaven/">https://www.instagram.com/raventhesciencemaven</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/ravenscimaven">https://twitter.com/ravenscimaven</a></p> <p>Raven’s website: <a href="https://www.scimaven.com/">scimaven.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRkU0Z4V6UjDKnbc5brl8A">YouTube</a> </p> <p>A donation was made to <a href="https://www.projectforawesome.com/">Projectforawesome.com</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/molecularbiology"> alieward.com/ologies/molecularbiology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> &<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Carobology (NOT-CHOCOLATE TREES) with Megan Lynch

<p>You might only know carob as not-chocolate, which is a tragedy of its disco-era branding. This tough, gnarly, drought-resistant plant is the real-life Giving Tree, explains passionate Carobologist Megan Lynch. Dripping with leathery banana-shaped legume pods, this tree quietly dots suburban streets but has kept people alive through wars and famines, can feed livestock, makes beautiful furniture, and might cure ailments from neurodegenerative diseases to the dark depths of your irritable bowels. Oh also? It can stand in for chocolate if you need it to. LET’S SHOW SOME RESPECT. Megan also chats about the #DisabilitiesinSTEM movement, academic gatekeeping, and making science more accessible. And cheesecakes. </p> <p>Follow Megan Lynch at <a href="https://twitter.com/may_gun">Twitter.com/May_Gun</a> </p> <p>Megan’s website:<a href="http://meganlynch.net/"> http://meganlynch.net/</a></p> <p>A donation was made to <a href="http://www.stemd.org/">STEMd.org</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/carobology">alieward.com/ologies/carobology</a></p> <p>Buy Megan’s album! “<a href="https://meganlynch.bandcamp.com/album/songs-the-brothers-warner-taught-me">Songs the Brothers Warner Taught Me</a>” </p> <p>Other Ologies episodes mentioned: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/matrimoniology">Matrimoniology (MARRIAGE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sexology">Sexology (SEX)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomophagy-anthropology">Entomophagy Anthropology (EATING BUGS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/corvid-thanatology">Corvid Thanatology (CROW FUNERALS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology">Molecular Neurobiology (NEUROTRANSMITTERS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/experimentalarcheology">Experimental Archeology (ATLATLS)</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> &<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Economic Sociology Pt. 2 (MONEY/FREAKONOMICS) with Steven Levitt and Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman

<p>Part 2 is here! Gamestop, #stonks, Universal Basic Income, how to incentivize things that are good for us, whether or not kids should have an allowance, Trekonomics and more. Economist, professor and “Freakonomics” co-author Steven Levitt joins to chat about everything from being cheap and what decision making costs our minds to the worth of the Amazon rainforest. Rising economics star and Harvard Fellow Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman graces us with her thoughts on the subreddit WallStreetBets, how we measure the health of the economy, dealing with bullies, and Gossip Girl. Hey, watch out: you’re about to like Economics. </p> <p>Follow <a href="https://www.annagifty.com/">Anna Gift Opoku-Agymen</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/itsafronomics">Twitter.com/itsafronomics</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/itsafronomics">Instagram.com/itsafronomics</a></p> <p>Follow Steven Levitt at <a href="https://twitter.com/stevendlevitt">Twitter.com/stevendlevitt</a> or <a href="https://www.wmra.org/programs/freakonomics-radio">Twitter.com/Freakonomics</a></p> <p>A donation was made to RISC: <a href="http://risc.uchicago.edu">risc.uchicago.edu</a></p> <p>Steven’s podcast is People I (Mostly) Admire: <a href="https://freakonomics.com/pima/">https://freakonomics.com/pima/</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/economicsociology"> alieward.com/ologies/economicsociology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Economic Sociology Pt. 1 (MONEY/FREAKONOMICS) with Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman and Steven Levitt

<p>Choices! Trade-offs! Money! How much should you save? And how much should stimulus checks be? Don’t be scared by the term “economics,” especially since it doesn’t end in -ology. This 2-part Economic Sociology bonanza addresses the behavior that motivates the fiscal systems of the world, from avocado toast to retirement funds. Economist, professor and “Freakonomics” co-author Steven Levitt joins to chat about why we learn too much of the wrong math and how everything from marriage to dinner parties involves little choices rooted in economic principles. Rising economics star and Harvard Fellow Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman graces us with her thoughts on macroeconomics, human capital, when to outsource your work and how she realized she loved Econ. Also: how these interviews helped me make one of my life’s biggest decisions. </p> <p>Follow <a href="https://www.annagifty.com/">Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/itsafronomics">Twitter.com/itsafronomics</a> and <a href="Instagram.com/itsafronomics">Instagram.com/itsafronomics</a></p> <p>Follow Steven Levitt at <a href="https://twitter.com/stevendlevitt">Twitter.com/stevendlevitt</a> or <a href="https://www.wmra.org/programs/freakonomics-radio">Twitter.com/Freakonomics</a></p> <p>A donation was made to: <a href="https://www.sadiecollective.org/">https://www.sadiecollective.org/</a> </p> <p>Steven’s podcast is People I (Mostly) Admire: <a href="https://freakonomics.com/pima/">https://freakonomics.com/pima/</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/economicsociology"> alieward.com/ologies/economicsociology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Bilharziology (BLOOD FLUKES) with Anouk N. Gouvras

<p>A LOST EPISODE! Three years in the making, this interview features vials of vile creatures, worm drama, febrile hallucinations, spooning, and unfortunate snacks. It has waited a long time to meet you, so let’s get weird, take a trip back to summer of 2017 -- before Ologies existed -- and unearth one of the very first, never-before-heard interviews. Alie absolutely bungles her way through a chat with Dr. Anouk Gouvras, a London-based parasitologist studying the flatworms that cause schistosomiasis. Consider this an awkward baby photo of Ologies: before the show had any format or structure, and before your host learned how to properly use sound equipment. Stay tuned for a surprise ending to the conversation, and then follow Dr. Gouvras on Twitter and tell her you’re glad to finally get an introduction. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Anouk Gouvras at <a href="https://twitter.com/scianouk">Twitter.com/SciAnouk</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>A donation went to the The Global Schistosomiasis Alliance: <a href="http://eliminateschisto.org">eliminateschisto.org</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/rodentology"> alieward.com/ologies/bilharziology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> &<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS) with Bobby Corrigan

<p>RATS: They love pizza. They invade taquerias at midnight. They scurry. They cuddle. They outsmart. They inspire movies that inspire musicals. Proving that not just woodsy megafauna can be charismatic, rats have lives we would never suspect. Globally-lauded Urban Rodentologist Dr. Robert Corrigan, or Bobby if you like, has been studying these animals in their big-city ecosystem for decades and he is a wonder-filled joy. Learn about rats’ origin story, the difference between a rat and a mouse, where they live, their preferred “food dialects,” and how to (hopefully humanely) keep one out of your house -- or car? Might as well start to love and respect them, because we’re not-too-distantly related and one day… they may be steering the ship. </p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Bobby at Twitter.com/Rodentologist</p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>A donation went to the Yash Gandhi Foundation: https://www.ygf4icell.org/</p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/rodentology"> alieward.com/ologies/rodentology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> &<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Vaccine Infodemiology (COVID-19 IMMUNITY) with Jessica Malaty Rivera

<p>The Coronasode we’ve been waiting for! Vaccines. Finally. But what does this mean? As a Vaccine Infodemiologist and science communication lead for <a href="https://covidtracking.com/">The COVID Tracking Project</a>, Jessica Malaty Rivera specializes in infectious disease epidemics and the surge of misinformation that accompanies them. The very first human trials of the COVID-19 vaccine occurred in March 2020, and Alie asks Jessica one million questions about the differences between the two available vaccines, rollout schedules, herd immunity, mRNA, vaccine hesitancy, mutated virus strains, picnics, vision boards, the post-holiday spike, how history can influence current vaccine rates, whether you should wipe down your groceries and more. Consider it a critical booster shot to the info we’ve gathered all year. </p> <p>Follow Jessica at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicamalatyrivera/?hl=en">instagram.com/jessicamalatyrivera</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/jessicamalaty">Twitter.com/jessicaMalatyRivera</a></p> <p>More info on Jessica Malaty Rivera: <a href="https://linktr.ee/jessicamalatyrivera">https://linktr.ee/jessicamalatyrivera</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://500womenscientists.org/">500WomenScientists.org</a></p> <p>More links and info at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/vaccineinfodemiology">alieward.com/ologies/vaccineinfodemiology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> &<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Part 2: Dendrology (TREES) with Casey Clapp -- UPDATES + NEW INTERVIEW

<p>Part 2 of a very special duo! The fresh catch-up interview to learn what the world’s most charming and enthusiastic tree expert, Casey Clapp, has been up to since his 2018 episode aired. He’s been busy. Listen to hear if he’s gotten more pine cone tattoos, what other trees he hates, which ones he gives 10/10, musical blunders, winter pagan traditions, and why trees may play a huge role in his personality. Also: his new podcast for your ears and heart. </p> <p>Follow Casey Clapp at<a href="http://www.instagram.com/clapp4trees"> Instagram.com/Clapp4Trees</a> and his new podcast<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arbortrarypod/"> Instagram.com/arbortrarypod</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://ecotrust.org/">EcoTrust.org</a> </p> <p>Listen to Completely Arbortrary: <a href="https://linktr.ee/arbortrarypod/">https://linktr.ee/arbortrarypod/</a></p> <p>Casey's tattoo artist, Shawn Hebrank at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloodroottattoo">Blood Root</a>: https://www.instagram.com/bloodroottattoo</p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of<a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/"> MindJam Media</a> &<a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Part 1: Dendrology (TREES) with Casey Clapp -- Encore

<p>Part 1 of a very special duo: Do trees have feelings? How do they talk? How old can they get? Are there any tree stories that will make me cry? Spoiler: YES. This episode aired in May 2018 and is worth a revisit, especially since Part 2 is a brand new 2020 interview with possibly the world's most enthusiastic tree expert, J. Casey Clapp. Learn about his many tree tattoos, new additions to those tattoos, how roots communicate to each other, "crown shyness,” social media shyness and the mental health benefits of tree proximity. Also: banana facts and Casey f*cking hates apples. </p> <p>Be sure to hear the fresh catch-up interview in Part 2 to learn what Casey’s been up to since this originally aired. He’s been busy. </p> <p>Follow Casey Clapp at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/clapp4trees">Instagram.com/Clapp4Trees</a> and his new podcast <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arbortrarypod/">Instagram.com/arbortrarypod</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="EcoTrust.org">EcoTrust.org</a></p> <p>Listen to his podcast, Completely Arbortrary: <a href="https://linktr.ee/arbortrarypod/">https://linktr.ee/arbortrarypod/</a></p> <p>Casey's tattoo artist, Shawn Hebrank at Blood Root: https://www.instagram.com/bloodroottattoo</p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p> </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Scorpiology (SCORPIONS) with Lauren Esposito: Encore Presentation

<p>This specific episode was cited in <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/podcasts/lolita-podcast-12-28-20">The New Yorker this week</a>, so we’re giving it an encore refresh with bonus material and a 2020 update from Dr. Esposito herself!</p> <p>Scorpions: the victims of undue shade. If you've ever wanted to impress a date with weird facts THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU. A handful of people on planet Earth have a PhD in scorpions and Dr. Lauren Esposito is one of them. She spills the beans on how venom works, what's up with the blacklight glow effect, how dangerous they *really* are, what all the movies get wrong, the best names for scorpions, where she's traveled to look under rocks, where a scorpion's butt is, if scorpions dance or make out (SPOILER: YES), what good mothers they are, how big they used to be millions of years ago and how -- technically speaking -- they are not poisonous. Also: how much does a gallon of venom cost? Oh, and why she started the visibility campaign 500 Queer Scientists. Get this one in your ears right away.</p> <p>Follow Dr. Esposito at<a href="http://twitter.com/arachnologynerd"> twitter.com/arachnologynerd</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/caribales"> instagram.com/caribales</a> and check out <a href="http://500queerscientists.com">500QueerScientists.com</a></p> <p>Mention in The New Yorker: <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/podcasts/lolita-podcast-12-28-20">https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/podcasts/lolita-podcast-12-28-20</a></p> <p>This week's donation went to:<a href="http://www.islandsseas.org"> www.Islandsseas.org</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/scorpiology2">alieward.com/ologies/scorpiology2</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/ologies"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/ologies"> instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Garology (LONG CUTE ANCIENT PATIENT BOOPABLE NIGHTMARE FISH) with Solomon David

<p>A long snout. Hundreds of teeth. Scales that could slice you. What is a gar and should we fear it? Should we hug it? One of the world’s most passionate and knowledgeable experts on this ancient, mysterious fish joins to make you fall in love with these slimy longbois. Dr. Solomon David is affable, charming, enthusiastic and absolutely shameless when it comes to fish puns. Slip into some hip waders and jump in the muck to learn all about a creature that -- despite decades of mudslinging -- is not a gar-bage fish. Also: why gar caviar is a hella bad idea. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Solomon David at <a href="https://twitter.com/solomonrdavid">Twitter.com/SolomonRDavid</a> and Instagram.com/solomon.r.david</p> <p>Dr. Solomon David’s website: <a href="https://solomondavid.net/">https://solomondavid.net/</a></p> <p>A donation went to Ranger Rick at <a href="https://rangerrick.org/">https://rangerrick.org/</a>, part of <a href="NWF.org">NWF.org</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="alieward.com/ologies/garology"> alieward.com/ologies/garology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Space Archaeology (SPACE JUNK) with Alice Gorman

<p>Gaze into the cosmos and wonder at broken satellites, retired rockets and shattered contraptions. Archaeologist Dr. Alice Gorman is a leading expert on orbital debris and chats about what’s up there, how it got there, and how to get it down. Strap in to hear about everything from Sputnik to sports cars, flaming garbage bonking us, alien clutter, collision potential, the most adorable space rubbish, cosmic burials and how one does this type of archeology without boarding a rocket. Also: steaming hot cruise ship gossip. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Alice Gorman at <a href="https://twitter.com/drspacejunk">Twitter.com/DrSpaceJunk</a> </p> <p>A donation went to Deadly Science: <a href="https://deadlyscience.org.au/">https://deadlyscience.org.au/</a></p> <p>Dr. Gorman’s book: <a href="https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/dr-space-junk-vs-universe">Dr. Space Junk vs. The Universe</a> </p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="alieward.com/ologies/spacearchaeology"> alieward.com/ologies/spacearchaeology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p> </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Alligator Ecotoxicology (GATOR POISONS) with Laura Kojima

<p>Alligators, crocodiles and … a shut-down nuclear weapons plant? The excitement never ends when you’re Laura Kojima, an Alligator Ecotoxicologist. A longtime reptile cheerleader, Laura has passion to match some truly bananas stories about field work, tail smacks, gator jaws, mercury levels, swamp boats, and crocodilian evolution, overbites, and locomotion. Her incredible work keeps people -- and the gators -- safer in toxic waters and she recalls her favorite alligator bite and the one animal that sent her to the hospital. Also discussed: jorts & gator crotches. </p> <p>[Audio note: the connection was a little spotty so please forgive occasional static!]</p> <p>Follow Laura Kojima <a href="https://twitter.com/laurakojima">Twitter.com/laurakojima</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laura.kojima/">Instagram.com/laura.kojima</a> </p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://laos.wcs.org/Saving-Wildlife/Siamese-Crocodile.aspx">the WCS wild Siamese Crocodile conservation</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/alligatorecotoxicology"> alieward.com/ologies/alligatorecotoxicology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Awesomeology (GRATITUDE) with Neil Pasricha

<p>Gratitude: what’s the deal? Does it really make us happier? Even when the world seems terrible? Or is being appreciative a bunch of hokey flim-flam? Author Neil Pasricha started a blog of 1000 Awesome Things in 2008 and it led him down rabbit holes looking into the science of gratitude and how to better survive some really tough times. Learn about your new morning ritual, how much of happiness is genetically determined, why you should sniff a tree, honeymoon drama, simple appreciation, singing while making dinner, the gambles you take while scrolling, and how your brain means well -- but can make you miserable on purpose. Also, buy one more cactus. </p> <p>Follow Neil Pasricha at <a href="http://twitter.com/NeilPasricha">Twitter.com/NeilPasricha</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neilpasricha/">Instagram.com/NeilPasricha</a></p> <p>Neil’s website: <a href="https://www.neil.blog/">Neil.blog</a></p> <p>3 Books Podcast: <a href="https://www.3books.co/">https://www.3books.co/</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://performancespacenewyork.org/">https://performancespacenewyork.org/</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/awesomeology"> alieward.com/ologies/awesomeology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Biological Anthropology (APE SEX) with Lara Durgavich

<p>Sexy apes: you’re one of them. And Biological Anthropologist Dr. Lara Durgavich joins to chat about everything from monogamy to PMS, male birth control pills, freezers of orangutan urine, imposter syndrome and testosterone, how the Pope makes you buy more tampons, which species has better sex, pancakes vs. boners, and boobs as a life preserver. It’s wall to wall gonad gossip and just may change the way you see yourself, you hairy, horny beautiful beast. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Lara Durgavich at <a href="https://twitter.com/tinkeringprim8">Twitter.com/tinkeringprim8</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://pasa.org/">pasa.org/</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/biologicalanthropology">alieward.com/ologies/biologicalanthropology</a></p> <p>Neuroendocrinology episode with Dr. Daniel Pfau: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuroendocrinology">alieward.com/ologies/neuroendocrinology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Indigenous Fashionology (NATIVE CLOTHING) with Riley Kucheran

<p>Fashion! Trends! Not really! This lively chat with Riley Kucheran, an Assistant Professor of Design Leadership at Ryerson University’s School of Fashion, covers everything from the history of industrialized clothing manufacture to current Indigenous designers he loves, political statements through beadwork, Indigenous art markets, and a dissection of Coachella headdresses. From Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Nation, Riley also describes his experiences climbing the corporate ladder in the fashion retail world vs. learning from elders and advising younger students during land-based education, while tanning hides in the bush. Also: uniforms, the good and the bad. </p> <p>Follow Riley Kucheran at <a href="https://twitter.com/rskucheran?lang=en">Twitter.com/RSKucheran</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rskucheran/?hl=en">Instagram.com/RSKucheran</a> </p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.dechinta.ca/">Dechinta.ca</a> </p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors"> alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links and info at alieward.com/ologies/indigenousfashionology</p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Pedagogology (SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Bill Nye

<p>BILL NYE. That’s right. Bill Freakin’ Nye sits down to get grilled by your Dadward (that’s me, Alie) all about Pedagogology, the art and science of science communication. How did the modern day hype man of facts and wonder get his start? What does he love about his job? What are the most important elements of spreading knowledge? WHICH TIE IS HIS FAVORITE TIE? We chat about everything from comedy to TV crews, what he thinks about when he goes for walks, taking risks to follow your dreams, advice from Carl Sagan, tackling climate change, what makes him optimistic and … how to be the next Bill Nye. Truly one of my most cherished episodes; it brought me to tears. Enjoy. And listen to Bill’s own podcast, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/science-rules-with-bill-nye">Science Rules! With Bill Nye</a>. </p> <p>For more on Bill Nye, see <a href="https://billnye.com/">https://billnye.com/</a></p> <p>Follow Bill Nye at <a href="https://twitter.com/billnye/">Twitter.com/BillNye</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/billnye/?hl=en">Instagram.com/BillNye</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@billnye?lang=en">TikTok.com/BillNye</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="http://www.planetary.org">www.planetary.org</a></p> <p>Listen to <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/science-rules-with-bill-nye">Science Rules! With Bill Nye</a> at <a href="https://www.askbillnye.com/">AskBillNye.com</a> or wherever you get podcasts!</p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Cucurbitology (PUMPKINS) Encore with Anne Copeland

<p>HERE IS SOME SAFE, COZY COMFORT: a platter of pumpkins. We have a new episode up this week: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/desairology">Desairology (MORTUARY MAKE-UP)</a> but if that's toooo spooky: This 2019 Cucurbitology episode is an Ologies all-time favorite. Also? It helped launch sweet, sweet Anne Copeland’s book to the top of the seasonal cookbook charts last year. </p> <p>“Pumpkin, Pumpkin!” is not only a thing to scream while passing a patch, but also the name of author and human delight Anne Copeland's gourd opus. Yes, she's so charmed by pumpkins that she dedicated a whole book to exploring their folklore, history, planting protocol, care, and cooking. On a lark, Alie stops by her house in the rural hamlet of Yucaipa, California to chat about everything from creation myths surrounding pumpkins to Anne's favorite recipes, how to make a pumpkin last longer on your porch, the secret medicinal properties of pipitas, why humans might need to go bananas on Halloween, how to propose via pumpkin, and the big flimflam Anne needs the world to know about the pumpkin origin story. Also: who is Jack and why does he have a lantern?</p> <p>Anne Copeland's book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Folklore-History-Planting-Eating-ebook/dp/B07YLFR119/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pumpkin+pumpkin+copeland&qid=1570549807&sr=8-1">Pumpkin, Pumpkin: Folklore, History, Planting Hints and Good Eating</a>" is available via Amazon </p> <p>And on Bookshop.org: <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/pumpkin-pumpkin-folklore-history-planting-hints-and-good-eating/9781719980982">https://bookshop.org/books/pumpkin-pumpkin-folklore-history-planting-hints-and-good-eating/9781719980982</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc">Shriners Hospitals for Children</a></p> <p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/cucurbitology">alieward.com/ologies/cucurbitology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, masks, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p> </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Desairology (MORTUARY MAKE-UP) with Monica Torres

<p>What happens when you die? Cosmically, no one knows. But cosmetically, Desairologist Monica Torress knows everything. This friendly Phoenix funeral director shares her secrets for giving the dearly departed the greatest glam on their “special day.” She chats practical preservation techniques, spooky questions, her influences, the newest make-up lines, formaldehyde, mourning and grief, and how to make sure you look like *you* -- or Dolly Parton -- when your loved ones say their goodbyes. Also: her most memorable cases and JUST the pep talk you needed to follow your dreams. </p> <p>Follow Monica Torres at <a href="http://instagram.com/coldhandshosts">Instagram.com/coldhandshosts</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/coldhandshosts?lang=ru">Twitter.com/coldhandshosts</a></p> <p>NXT Gen Mortuary Support: <a href="https://www.nxtgenmortuarysupport.com/">nxtgenmortuarysupport.com</a></p> <p>A donation went to the Hi Precious Scholarship: <a href="https://www.nxtgenmortuarysupport.com/scholarship/">nxtgenmortuarysupport.com/scholarship/</a></p> <p>Sponsors of Ologies: <a href="alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/desairology"> alieward.com/ologies/desairology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Anthropodermic Biocodicology (HUMAN LEATHER BOOKS) with Megan Rosenbloom & Daniel Kirby

<p>Anthropodermic bibliopegy is a long, fancy way of saying “HUMAN SKIN BOOKS” and the study of confirming or debunking them is … Anthropodermic Biocodicology. For this skin-crawling, history-trawling Spooktober episode, we chat with the absolutely wonderful and charming medical librarian and expert of books bound in human skin, Megan Rosenbloom. Also on the line: analytical chemist Dr. Daniel Kirby, who discusses how books are tested to confirm if they are, in fact, human leather. Why would someone make these? What’s in between the covers? Whose skin is it? What do they smell like? And what can they tell us about our culture and our past?Rosenbloom has just released her book “Dark Archives” and gives us a peek into the world she’s come to know so well. Listen under a blanket or with a nightlight on, though. It’ll give you goosebumps. </p> <p>Follow Megan Rosenbloom at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/libraryatnight/?hl=en">Instagram.com/libraryatnight </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/libraryatnight?lang=en">Twitter.com/libraryatnight</a></p> <p>Buy <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374134709">Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation Into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin</a> anywhere books are sold! </p> <p>Megan Rosenbloom’s website: <a href="https://meganrosenbloom.com/">https://meganrosenbloom.com/</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="http://blackmamasmatter.org">BlackMamasMatter.org</a></p> <p>More links at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/anthropodermicbiocodicology"> alieward.com/ologies/anthropodermicbiocodicology</a> </p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Forest Entomology (CREEPY CRAWLIES) with Kristen Wickert

<p>Spooktober continues with … CrEePy cRawLies. And dark woods and solo hiking and Forest Entomologist Dr. Kristen Wickert a.k.a. KayDubs the Hiking Scientist. We chat about everything from Moth Man to chubby caterpillars to spiderwebs to fungus. She tells us how to look for big beautiful moths, what footwear is best for hitting the trail, which bugs to kill and which to cheer on, how to deal with mosquitos in your yard and ticks in your pants and why the woods feel like home. By the end, you’ll be lacing up your whatevers, walking softly and looking closely. </p> <p>Dr. Kristen Wickert aka KayDubs the Hiking Scientist on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaydubsthehikingscientist/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/kaydubsthehikingscientist/</a></p> <p>Her website: <a href="https://linktr.ee/Kaydubsthehikingscientist">https://linktr.ee/Kaydubsthehikingscientist</a></p> <p>KayDubs’ Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Kaydubsthehikingscientist">https://www.patreon.com/Kaydubsthehikingscientist</a></p> <p>KayDubs' YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3oAFNfgWCDPSKtH59-R1g?app=desktop">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3oAFNfgWCDPSKtH59-R1g?app=desktop</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.blackinappalachia.org">blackinappalachia.org</a></p> <p>Sponsors of the show: <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/forestentomology">alieward.com/ologies/forestentomology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Condorology (CONDORS & VULTURES) with Jonathan C. Hall

<p>To kick off SpooOoktober, we’re looking at huge birds that DEVOUR DEATH: the giant, majestic and critically endangered California condor. Condorologist Dr. Jonathan C. Hall’s work helps monitor populations, tracks flight data, and keeps tabs on how well this small population is rebounding after going extinct in the wild in 1987. We chat carcasses, wingspans, beaks, bald heads, and more. By the end, you’ll want to gaze at the skies hoping for a sighting. Also: condor romance gossip! And accomplices vs. allyship. Dr. Hall is just amazing. </p> <p>Dr. Jonathan C. Hall’s website <a href="https://bit.ly/DrJCH">https://bit.ly/DrJCH</a></p> <p>Follow him at <a href="https://twitter.com/outtherejch?lang=en">Twitter.com/outtherejch</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/outtherejch/">Instagram.com/outtherejch</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="http://www.blackinappalachia.org">www.blackinappalachia.org </a></p> <p>Sponsors of the show: <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="alieward.com/ologies/condorology">alieward.com/ologies/condorology</a></p> <p>Condor Cam on Ventana Wildlife Society site: <a href="https://www.ventanaws.org/condor_cam.html">https://www.ventanaws.org/condor_cam.html</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Political Sociology (VOTER TURNOUT & SUPPRESSION) with Mindy Romero

<p>If you need fuel to get excited about voting: here it is. How low is U.S. voter turnout? And why? Are mail-in ballots safe? Should you vote early? How has voter suppression worked in the past -- and the present -- to skew elections? Oooh, buckle up as the wonderful Dr. Mindy Romero, a Political Sociologist and founding director of USC’s Center for Inclusive Democracy, chats about what drives us to the polls, what keeps us away, how to celebrate election day, and why every single vote actually does matter. By the end, you’ll have a voting plan for the November 3rd presidential election, and maybe a shopping list that includes postage stamps and apple cider. Maybe some Fireball. Ps: VOTE. You deserve it. </p> <p>Learn more about Dr. Romero’s Center for Inclusive Democracy at <a href="http://cid.usc.edu">cid.usc.edu</a>, and follow them at <a href="https://twitter.com/CID_USC">https://twitter.com/CID_USC</a></p> <p>Dr. Romero tweets at <a href="https://twitter.com/mindysromero">https://twitter.com/mindysromero</a></p> <p>Resources for voting: <a href="http://vote.org">Vote.org</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/24/us/politics/how-to-vote-register.html">New York Times state-by-state info on voting</a></p> <p>Donations went to <a href="http://themarshallproject.org">themarshallproject.org</a> & <a href="http://commoncause.org">commoncause.org</a> </p> <p>Sponsors of the show: <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>For more links: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/politicalsociology">alieward.com/ologies/politicalsociology</a> </p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Fulminology (LIGHTNING) with Chris Giesige

<p>Thunder and lightning: very, very frighteningly interesting! Wildfire researcher and lightning scientist Chris Giesige answers questions about thunderclaps and lightning flashes in a laid back way that will put him at the top of your Fulminologist list. He explains everything from clouds to positive and negative charges, volcanic lightning, fire tornadoes, getting struck by lightning, fractal scars, sprites, elves, how many gigawatts in a lightning strike, and how to enjoy a storm without getting zapped. Also, heartbreak vs. heart damage from electricity. </p> <p>Follow Chris at <a href="https://twitter.com/cgiesige39?lang=en">Twitter.com/Cgiesige39</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/chrisgiesige">Instagram.com/chrisgiesige</a></p> <p>A donation went to International Relief Teams: <a href="https://www.irteams.org/">irteams.org</a> and<a href="westcats.com"> Westcats.com </a></p> <p>Sponsors of the show: <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors">www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors</a></p> <p>For more links:<a> alieward.com/ologies/fulminology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Mammalogy (MAMMALS) with Danielle N. Lee

<p>Mammals: you’re one. Your dog is one. So are giant rats. What do we have in common? Nipples. The incredible Southern Illinois University professor, researcher, science communicator and mammalogist Dr. Danielle N. Lee joins to chat about everything from nature’s parenting styles to hairy bellies, milk glands, nip counts, how a meteor paved the way for our existence, her favorite mammals and the mysteries of the platypus. An episode years in the making, Alie barely keeps her cool as Dr. Lee gives insight and perspective on what it means to be a human and a mammal. Also, we chat about Black Mammalogists week Sept. 13-19 and the important pivots that changed her career path. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Danielle N. Lee at <a href="http://twitter.com/DNLee5">Twitter.com/DNLee5</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dnlee5/?hl=en">Instagram.com/DNLee5</a></p> <p>September 13-19 is Black Mammalogists Week! <a href="https://blackmammalogists.com/"> https://blackmammalogists.com/</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://semsuccess.org/">semsuccess.org</a></p> <p>Follow SEM Link at <a href="https://twitter.com/semlink">Twitter.com/semlink</a></p> <p>For more links:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy"> alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Cervidology Part 2 (DEER) with Rhiannons Jakopak & Kirton

<p>The spirited, laughy chatter with a duo of deer scientists named Rhiannon continues in the thrilling conclusion with Part 2. Buckle up for listener questions addressing everything from social structure to hunting to Chronic Wasting Disease to how *not* to hit a deer with your car. Also the weirdest animal fact Alie has ever learned in the history of Ologies. Soul-rattling. And if you missed Part 1, circle back and catch up to learn all about ungulates and deer and moose and elk and fawns and … some Stevie Nicks trivia and Welsh mythology for good measure. These episodes may change the way you look at our furry backyard friends forever. </p> <p>Rhiannon Kirton:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/rhiannon_kirton">https://twitter.com/rhiannon_kirton</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhi_kirton/">https://www.instagram.com/rhi_kirton/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/rhiannon-kirton/">https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/rhiannon-kirton/</a></p> <p>Rhiannon Jakopak:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/rhiacoon">https://twitter.com/rhiacoon</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhiacoon/">https://www.instagram.com/rhiacoon/</a></p> <p><a href="http://jakopakresearch.wordpress.com">Jakopakresearch.wordpress.com</a></p> <p>September 14-19: Black Mammalogists Week:<a href="https://blackmammalogists.com/"> https://blackmammalogists.com/</a></p> <p>September 20: Free Atlatl Making Workshop by Angelo Robledo: 9/20, 10am-1pm Pacific Time:<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqLMRT1PPLslrJyG5srbokkWrof3XFujIDEC2RzzrRaQ4LJA/viewform"> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqLMRT1PPLslrJyG5srbokkWrof3XFujIDEC2RzzrRaQ4LJA/viewform</a></p> <p>A donation went to: The American Society of Mammalogists -- Sponsored Membership Fund:<a href="https://asm.wildapricot.org/Donate"> https://asm.wildapricot.org/Donate</a></p> <p>For more links:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/cervidology"> alieward.com/ologies/cervidology</a></p> <p>“Howdy, I’m John Ware!” kids’ book: https://redbarnbooks.ca/products/john-ware</p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Cervidology (DEER) Part 1 with Rhiannons Kirton & Jakopak

<p>What IS a deer? And an elk? And a moose? And a Rhiannon? One thing they all have in common: cervidology. Buckle up for some spirited, laughy chatter with a duo of deer scientists. They dish all about Welsh mythology and their field trips into the remote, gorgeous wilderness. They’ll explain what to do if you find a fawn, if you should feed backyard deer, what deer population numbers are like, hunting, ungulates, being a first-generation scientist and more. This episode is a quick overview and then the real fireworks are next week: in Part 2 we answer some questions with BANANAS facts that will stay burned in your brain until the end of time. Trust me. </p> <p>Rhiannon Kirton:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/rhiannon_kirton">https://twitter.com/rhiannon_kirton</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhi_kirton/">https://www.instagram.com/rhi_kirton/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/rhiannon-kirton/">https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/rhiannon-kirton/</a></p> <p>Rhiannon Jakopak:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/rhiacoon">https://twitter.com/rhiacoon</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhiacoon/">https://www.instagram.com/rhiacoon/</a></p> <p><a href="http://jakopakresearch.wordpress.com">jakopakresearch.wordpress.com</a></p> <p>September 14-19: Black Mammalogists Week: <a href="https://blackmammalogists.com/">https://blackmammalogists.com/</a></p> <p>September 20: Free Atlatl Making Workshop by Angelo Robledo: 9/20, 10am-1pm Pacific Time: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqLMRT1PPLslrJyG5srbokkWrof3XFujIDEC2RzzrRaQ4LJA/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqLMRT1PPLslrJyG5srbokkWrof3XFujIDEC2RzzrRaQ4LJA/viewform</a></p> <p>A donation went to: The American Society of Mammalogists -- Sponsored Membership Fund: <a href="https://asm.wildapricot.org/Donate">https://asm.wildapricot.org/Donate</a></p> <p>For more links: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/cervidology">alieward.com/ologies/cervidology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Dasyurology (TASMANIAN DEVILS) with Jarrah Dale

<p>Tasmanian devils! Quolls! Carnivores! Wait … what is a quoll? In what will become an instant-favorite new episode, Dasyurologist and Australian critter scientist Jarrah Dale joins from Down-Down Under to discuss his work at Oxford University studying the ecology of misunderstood boofy bush babes. Alie learns about everything from the Tasmanian landscape to Looney Toons to flim flam, karaoke shrieking, wallaby standoffs, the most Australian afternoon ever, Tim Tam slams, moms with the munchies, teat shortages,Tassie tumors that are shrinking populations, and more. Also: Jarrah has perhaps the best laugh ever.</p><p>Follow Jarrah Dale on <a href="https://twitter.com/carnivoresetal" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dropbeargrylls/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/giving/areas-to-support/research/devil">Save the Tasmanian Devil Program Appeal</a></p><p>As well as Firesticks <a href="https://www.firesticks.org.au/donate/">https://www.firesticks.org.au/donate/</a></p><p>For more links:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/dasyurology"> alieward.com/ologies/dasyurology</a></p><p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes.</p><p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p><p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Oceanology (THE OCEAN) with Ayana Johnson: Encore Presentation

<p>With some fresh updates, ocean and policy expert Dr. Ayana Johnson guests in an encore presentation of a fan favorite episode. Hear updates from her, learn about her new podcast “How to Save a Planet,” and what she’s been up to since this episode originally aired in 2018. Are plastic straws really that bad? What's the oldest message in a bottle? Any scuba vs. snorkel strategies? Does sunscreen kill coral? Can we reverse ocean warming in our lifetime? Alie struggles with finding a balance between the wonders and the bummers, and in the first 20 or so minutes, we’ll learn weird ocean trivia, why we love the sea, and facts about the ocean's depths and beauty. Then, we get to the sad stuff: ocean health, climate change, acidification, pollution, policy and what we can all do.</p> <p>If you've been feeling helpless, this episode gives you all the tools you need to understand and help our friend, the World Ocean.</p> <p>Also: some great information about whale pee.</p> <p>A donation went to<a href="http://urbanoceanlab.org"> UrbanOceanLab.org</a> </p> <p>Buy her book, out on September 22: https://www.allwecansave.earth</p> <p>Her podcast: “How to Save a Planet” </p> <p><a href="https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet">https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet</a></p> <p>Dr. Johnson's <a href="http://oceancollectiv.co/">OceanCollectiv.co</a></p> <p>Dr. Johnson on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ayanaeliza">@ayanaeliza</a> and Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/ayanaeliza">@ayanaeliza</a></p> <p>Dr. Johnson's website: <a href="https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/">ayanaelizabeth.com</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p> <p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/">www.alieward.com</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Experimental Archaeology (OLD TOOLS/ATLATLS) with Angelo Robledo

<p>Spears! Sharp rocks! Ancient blades, bows and arrows and ...atlatls? What’s an atlatl? Experimental Archaeologist and decades-long ancient tool enthusiast Angelo Robledo is as passionate as an ologist can get. You likely have never heard of an atlatl, but by the end of the episode you’ll be carving one out of old lumber. Also covered: early axes, Indigenous traditions of Central and South America, ancient graffiti, tales of field work, archeology heroes, what to do if you find artifacts on a hike, and the physics of how far you can lob ancient weaponry, plus: the World Atlatl Association. </p> <p>Follow Angelo Robledo at <a href="Twitter.com/idigit1st">Twitter.com/idigit1st</a> or <a href="Instagram.com/idigit1st">Instagram.com/idigit1st</a></p> <p>Check out the World Atlatl Association at <a href="WorldAtlAtl.org">WorldAtlAtl.org</a></p> <p>A donation went to Black Trowel Collective:<a href="https://blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/">https://blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/</a></p> <p>Listen to Angelo's podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sample-excavator/id1480176264">Sample Excavator</a> </p> <p><a href="Instagram.com/sampleexcavator">Instagram.com/sampleexcavator</a> and <a href="Twitter.com/sampleexcavator">Twitter.com/sampleexcavator</a> </p> <p>For more links:<a href="alieward.com/ologies/experimentalarchaeology"> alieward.com/ologies/experimentalarchaeology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Toxinology (JELLYFISH VENOM) with Anna Klompen

<p>Jellyfish stings: what are they and why do they hurt? And who studies them? Toxinologist Anna Klompen, that’s who. Speaking from her lab in Kansas, surrounded by jellies, the self-described professional jellyfish nerd invites us into her scientific Polyp Parlor to chat about barbs, neurotoxins, quick sting fixes, panty hose, the deadliest jellies, the harmless ones, pee, her favorite moments in science and the species that have her heart forever. Also: how and why to “find a way.” </p> <p>Anna Klompen’s jellyfish venom website <a href="https://gelatinoussting.com/">gelatinoussting.com</a></p> <p>Follow her at <a href="https://twitter.com/gelatinoussting?lang=en">Twitter.com/gelatinoussting</a> or Instagram.com/gelatinoussting</p> <p>A donation went to <a href="http://skypeascientist.org">SkypeAScientist.org</a></p> <p>Look at this Jelly Cam!<a href="https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/live-cams-jelly-cam"> https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/live-cams-jelly-cam</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies"> kiwico.com/ologies</a></p> <p>For more links:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/toxinology"> alieward.com/ologies/toxinology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Medusology (JELLYFISH) with Rebecca Helm

<p>What even *is* a jellyfish?! How do they eat? What are they made of? Can we eat them? Your new favorite Medusologist, Dr. Rebecca Helm, is a ray of human sunshine in the depths of the deep sea. Truly one of the finest biology conversations you may ever hear. Get ready for PacMan ghosts, pet jellyfish, the biggest and smallest jellies, new band names, live medusas, secret formulas to incite jellyfish puberty, and the lengths that she will go to to see a jelly bloom. And next week, your ears will fill with Toxinology as we explore jellyfish VENOM. Duck into the Polyp Parlor; this is a duo not to be missed. </p> <p><a href="http://www.rebeccarhelm.com/">Dr. Rebecca Helm’s</a> Jellyfish Blog and website: <a href="https://jellybiologist.com/">https://jellybiologist.com/</a></p> <p>Follow her at<a href="http://twitter.com/rebeccarhelm"> Twitter.com/rebeccarhelm</a> or<a href="http://twitter.com/rebeccarhelm"> twitter.com/rebeccarhelm</a></p> <p>A donation went to The Vancouver Aquarium: <a href="https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/live-cams-jelly-cam">www.vanaqua.org</a></p> <p>Look at their Jelly Cam! <a href="https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/live-cams-jelly-cam">https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/live-cams-jelly-cam</a></p> <p>Sponsor links:<a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies"> kiwico.com/ologies</a></p> <p>For more links:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/medusology"> alieward.com/ologies/medusology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p> </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Minisode: Listeners Interview Alie

<p>Update! This episode posted on Tuesday per usual, then somehow un-published itself! Weird. Harrumph!</p> <p>It’s been a rough week for ol' Dadward VonPodcast, including a technical difficulty that left her behind, so she asked listeners if they would rather have a bizzaro minisode that involved a 30-40 minute rant about raw tomatoes or an AMA, and guess what: here’s both, sort of. There was quite a bit of rambling an editing to make it a minisode, but we hope you enjoy. </p> <p>This is just a weird summer porch hangout, answering your most asked questions about everything from relationships to work process, procrastination, tips to younger selves, potato recipes and more. So sit back and enjoy this, a big glass of lemonade made from the lemons that bonked Alie in the face. </p> <p>A donation will go to a soon-to-be-announced science grant project. </p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://hellofresh.com/80ologies">hellofresh.com/80ologies</a>; <a href="http://stitchfix.com/ologies">stitchfix.com/ologies</a></p> <p>For more links:<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/aperiology"> alieward.com/ologies/aperiology</a> </p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Aperiology (MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY) with Joseph Saunders

<p>Lights! Cameras! Arachnids! And lizards and bees and beetles. Macro photography is like magic: curved glass gives an entirely new take on the world, from dust on a cricket’s brow to a curious mantid stare to the elegant symmetry of spider whiskers. Joseph Saunders is an Oklahoma-based wildlife photographer whose larger-than-life photos of bugs and reptiles will make you realize just how little we appreciate the creatures on our window sills and skittering up our porches. We talk shop about cameras, bug hunts, lenses, patience, Moth Week, BlackAFinSTEM, and also getting into nature with different mobility concerns. Alie is a shameless, rabid fan of Joseph and asked Patrons to help concoct an -ology to describe the art + science of his macro photography. Aperiology now exists to describe the tiny aperture used to keep these creatures in focus, and the huge world it opens up to us.</p> <p>Support Joseph’s photography at <a href="http://patreon.com/jdmonroe">Patreon.com/jdmonroe</a></p> <p>Joseph’s website: <a href="https://paraherpetologica.com/">https://paraherpetologica.com/</a></p> <p>Follow Joseph at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/reelsonwheels">www.instagram.com/reelsonwheels</a></p> <p>Follow him at <a href="http://twitter.com/jdmonroe210">Twitter.com/jdmonroe210</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/BlackAFinSTEM">twitter.com/BlackAFinSTEM</a></p> <p>A donation went to the American Chronic Pain Association: <a href="https://www.theacpa.org/">www.theacpa.org/</a> </p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies">kiwico.com/ologies</a>; </p> <p>For more links: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/aperiology">alieward.com/ologies/aperiology</a> </p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Agnotology (IGNORANCE) with Robert Proctor

<p>Yes, there is an -ology for that. Dr. Robert Proctor is a Stanford professor of the History of Science and co-edited the book “Agnotology: The Making & Unmaking of Ignorance,” having coined the word 30 years ago. We chat about everything from the true evils of tobacco marketing, to the sugar lobby, to racial injustice, horse vision, the psychology of the Flat Earther movement, which countries have the highest rates of climate denial, empathy, how to navigate difficult conversations and why it's critical to dismantle the systems of willful ignorance, starting locally. </p> <p>Dr. Robert Proctor’s book, <a href="https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=11232">Agnotology</a></p> <p>Donations went to: <a href="SavingBlackLives.org">SavingBlackLives.org</a>; <a href="https://nationalblsa.wildapricot.org/donate">The National Black Law Students Association</a>, and the <a href="SavingBlackLives.org">Public Health Advocacy Institute</a> </p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="takecareof.com/ologies25">takecareof.com/ologies25</a> (code: ologies25); <a href="helixsleep.com/ologies">helixsleep.com/ologies</a></p> <p>For the list of books he mentions + more links, see: <a href="alieward.com/ologies/agnotology">alieward.com/ologies/agnotology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Bryology (MOSS) with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer

<p>An instant classic. You’ll listen on repeat as world-renowned author, botanist, Indigenous ecology professor and bryologist Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer talks about her passion for moss. Cozy up for the most beautifully doled-out information about hidden worlds, overlooked mysteries, botanical drama, forests in miniature, Native peoples’ uses for moss and philosophies about science and ecology. Dr. Kimmerer, author of “Gathering Moss” and “Braiding Sweetgrass,” will change the way you see mosses forever, will inspire you to wear a loupe on a rope, and will soothe your soul with her beautiful voice and prose. Also bathmats, lawns and smoothies made of moss? We discuss. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Kimmerer at <a href="http://facebook.com/braidingsweetgrass">facebook.com/braidingsweetgrass</a></p> <p>Look for her books at independent bookstores or wherever books are sold (including Amazon): “<a href="https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass">Braiding Sweetgrass</a>” and “<a href="http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/gathering-moss">Gathering Moss</a>” </p> <p>Donations went to the<a href="https://www.esf.edu/donate/"> ESF’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment</a> and <a href="https://www.aises.org/about">American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies">kiwico.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://hellotushy.com/ologies">hellotushy.com/ologies</a></p> <p>More links at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/bryology"> alieward.com/ologies/bryology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and uh...bikinis? Hi. Yes. </p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Neuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) Part 2 with Daniel Pfau

<p>The wonderful neuroscientist and endocrinology researcher Dr. Daniel Pfau is back for Part 2 to answer listener mail about how hormones affect our moods, the variation of gender expression, queer lizards, how a strict gender binary is harmful to entire populations, hormone replacement therapy, hormones in sports, gender dysphoria, additional info on the Gender Unicorn and more. They remain just charming and kind and this episode will help you further understand just how many ways there are to be human. Also: it’s okay to take a mental health day once in a while. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Daniel Pfau at <a href="http://twitter.com/endokweer">Twitter.com/endokweer</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://marshap.org/">MarshaP.org </a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://hellofresh.com/ologies60">HelloFresh.com/ologies60</a>; <a href="https://www.behr.com/express">Behr.com/express</a>; <a href="http://linkedin.com/ologies">LinkedIn.com/ologies</a> </p> <p>More links at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/Neuroendocrinology"> alieward.com/ologies/Neuroendocrinology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Neuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) Part 1 with Daniel Pfau

<p>How many genders are there? How do you know if you’re queer? Is sexual orientation biological, and if so, how? The amazing Michigan State University neuroscientist and endocrinology researcher Dr. Daniel Pfau joins to share their path in academia finding the perfect research, understanding their own genderqueer identity, what animals in nature exhibit queer behavior, how hormones influence the brain, how important it was for them to find community and why the gender binary isn’t a good fit for a lot of people. They are just charming and kind and wonderful and this episode will help you understand just how many ways there are to be human. Also: smitten meadow mice, Gender Unicorns and Alie as a lion. Happy Pride, y’all. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Daniel Pfau at <a href="http://twitter.com/endokweer">Twitter.com/endokweer</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://marshap.org/">MarshaP.org </a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://hellofresh.com/ologies60">HelloFresh.com/ologies60</a>; <a href="https://www.behr.com/express">Behr.com/express</a>; <a href="http://linkedin.com/ologies">LinkedIn.com/ologies</a> </p> <p>More links at<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/Neuroendocrinology"> alieward.com/ologies/Neuroendocrinology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at:<a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras"> alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies"> www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en"> twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow<a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard"> twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en"> instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by<a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/"> Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media &<a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/"> Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Very Special Episode: BlackAFinSTEM with various Ologists

<p>The most ologists in one Ologies. And maybe my favorite episode ever. #BlackBirdersWeek was such a force that we wanted to keep the energy going by spotlighting not one, but 30 ologists. You’re about to meet 30 new science heroes who are @BlackAFinSTEM and chatting about electric fish snouts, urban birds, falcons, lizards, crocodiles, economics, carnivores, sea turtles, porcupine noses, butt breathing, Ivory Towers, microaggressions, and how being an ally is a learning process we can all get better at. Walk side by side through life as a Black academic and hear their tips to best support them as well as guidance to Black students. Follow and fawn over your 30 glorious new nerd friends. </p> <p>Follow all of the wonderful people you just heard on Twitter, on this list:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/i/lists/1270585769720078336?s=20">https://twitter.com/i/lists/1270585769720078336?s=20</a></p> <p>Follow Joseph Saunder’s gorgeous macro photography</p> <p><a href="http://instagram.com/reelsonwheels">Instagram.com/reelsonwheels</a></p> <p>Follow BlackAFinSTEM at <a href="http://twitter.com/BlackAFinSTEM">Twitter.com/BlackAFinSTEM</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/BlackAFinSTEM">Instagram.com/BlackAFinSTEM</a></p> <p>A donation will be made to BlackAFinSTEM</p> <p>Donate to individual members of BlackAFinSTEM</p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ib6EvgCV0xn8iBpAX8kA6BZWxgcvofVEZTqU-Xh1bCU/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ib6EvgCV0xn8iBpAX8kA6BZWxgcvofVEZTqU-Xh1bCU/edit</a></p> <p>Hiring a wildlife biologist? Reach out to <a href="http://twitter.com/bellzisbirding">Twitter.com/bellzisbirding</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/BlackAFinSTEM">alieward.com/ologies/BlackAFinSTEM</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Pelicanology (PELICANS) with Juita Martinez

<p>Spine mysteries, saggy sacs, limericks, flim flam, flags, #BlackBirdersWeek, sandals, divebombs, porcupine espionage, ice cream sandwiches and more! The warm and wonderful pelicanologist Juita Martinez studies these glorious dinosaurs and shares fieldwork stories, what it’s like to hold a floofy baby sea bird, what she loves about being in nature and resources for undergrads interested in becoming scientists. We also chat about birding and the amazing visibility campaign launched by BlackAFinSTEM, which is hosting online events this week to open the discussion about how racism affects Black naturalists, scientists, hikers and any other people of color who want to enjoy the outdoors. Oh also: how not to lose a boat. </p> <p>Follow Juita Martinez at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/juitamartinez">www.instagram.com/juitamartinez</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/JuitaMartinez">twitter.com/JuitaMartinez</a></p> <p>Juita’s website: <a href="https://juitamartinez.weebly.com">https://juitamartinez.weebly.com</a></p> <p>Follow BlackAFinSTEM at <a href="http://twitter.com/BlackAFinSTEM">Twitter.com/BlackAFinSTEM</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/BlackAFinSTEM">Instagram.com/BlackAFinSTEM</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="http://backyardbasecamp.org">BackyardBasecamp.org</a></p> <p>#BlackBirdersWeek Events: </p> <p>Thursday, June 4 #BirdingWhileBlack Livestream Discussion: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/BlackBirders">tinyurl.com/BlackBirders</a>, 7pm-8:30pm EST, moderated by <a href="http://twitter.com/itsafronomics">Twitter.com/itsafronomics</a> </p> <p>Friday, June 5 #BlackWomenWhoBird. Follow all the amazing #BlackWomenWhoBird</p> <p>Also check out #AskABlackBirder, #PostABird, #BlackInNature, #BlackAFInSTEM</p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/pelicanology">alieward.com/ologies/pelicanology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Oikology (DECLUTTERING) with Jamie & Filip Hord + Joe Ferrari

<p>Why does clutter happen? How can we get rid of it and how will it affect us psychologically if we do? Buckle up for an episode that will lift your spirits and quite possibly change your life. We all have unfolded piles of laundry, that closet we don’t want to open, a tornado of papers on our desk that seems impossible to sort through. Enter: Oikology, the science of keeping things contained. Alie hunted down world-famous professional organizers, Jamie & Filip Hoard of Horderly to chat about -- FIRST OFF-- their name, plus gender and messes, when to call in a pro to help, the step-by-step process to tackle the entropy in your home and life, what do do about gifts you don’t want, what tools you might need, the KonMari method, how to overcome the emotional attachment to objects, and why decluttering becomes addictive. We also called in the big guns, research psychologist Dr. Joe Ferrari of DePaul university, to share his research on clutter, its psychological causes and effects, if the “spark joy” method works for everyone, when to call a professional organizer and how many pants is too many pants. Also: dispatches from my own front lines. This episode already changed my own life… and closet.</p> <p>Follow Jamie and Filip Hord at <a href="http://instagram.com/horderly">Instagram.com/horderly</a> or at <a href="http://horderly.com">horderly.com</a></p> <p>Listen to Dr. Ferrari in the Volitional Psychology (<a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/procrastination">Procrastination</a>) episode and check out his book, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Still-Procrastinating-Regrets-Guide-Getting/dp/0470611588/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1582510176&sr=1-1">Still Procrastinating?</a>”</p> <p>A donation went to <a href="http://dressforsuccess.org">DressforSuccess.org</a> and <a href="http://challengingdisorganization.org">challengingdisorganization.org</a> </p> <p>More links at <a href="alieward.com/ologies/oikology">alieward.com/ologies/oikology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Planariology (VERY COOL WORMS, I PROMISE) with Oné Pagán

<p>Who cares about flatworms? Guess what: you do. Planarian expert Dr. Oné Pagán shares his infectious enthusiasm for the teeny tiny ribbons of flesh that are helping scientists understand addiction, limb regeneration, stem cells, immortality and maybe aliens though probably not aliens. You’re about to be obsessed. We discuss where to find planarians, serendipitous science, taking risks in life, how these worms regrow themselves when they are cut into 279 pieces, marine flatworms, penis fencing, multipurpose mouth tubes, the Unabomber and more. Dr. Pagán is a gem of a human and you’re about to be smitten with flatworms. And him. Trust me. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Oné Pagán at <a href="http://twitter.com/baldscientist">Twitter.com/baldscientist</a> or check out his blog at <a href="https://baldscientist.wordpress.com/">baldscientist.wordpress.com</a></p> <p>His book, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/One-R.-Pagan/e/B00J6J1FCI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share">The First Brain</a>”</p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.nokidhungry.org/">NoKidHungry.org</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/planariology">alieward.com/ologies/planariology</a></p> <p>Song at the end is: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=511nVzP6xr0&feature=youtu.be">9 Animal Phyla Song</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Coronasode: Virology Update (COVID-19) with Shannon Bennett & Mike Natter

<p>What kind of masks should you wear? How many people have had COVID-19 and don’t know? Do antibody tests work? When will we have a vaccine? Is it okay to picnic? Will there be a second wave? You need updates and we’ve got ologists. The wonderful Dr. Shannon Bennett from the first Virology episode joins us again, as well as New York City physician Dr. Mike Natter from the Diabetology episode. These two warm, informed professions dispel rumors, explain what life has been like on the front lines, address medications, describe new symptoms, “proning,” rates of asymptomatic folks, where to wear a mask, how to use gloves and whether or not the balcony saucepan symphonies at 7pm every night delight or annoy them. We’re in this for the long haul folks, but we’ve got each other. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Mike Natter at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mike.natter/?hl=en">Instagram.com/mike.natter</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/mike_natter/status/1250854756500865024?lang=en">Twitter.com/mike_natter</a></p> <p>Dr. Shannon Bennett at <a href="https://twitter.com/microbeexplorer">twitter.com/microbeexplorer</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/microbeexplorer">Instagram.com/microbeexplorer</a></p> <p>Donations went to <a href="https://www.foodbanknyc.org">Food Bank for New York</a> and <a href="https://tickets.calacademy.org/donate/i/onetimedonation">California Academy of Sciences</a> </p> <p>Check out the podcast <a href="http://gimletmedia.com/shows/science-vs">Science Vs.</a> </p> <p>More Ologies Coronasodes: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/virology">Virology</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/handsondeck">All (Washed) Hands on Deck</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/virology2">alieward.com/ologies/virology2</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Architectural Technology (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING) with Iddris Sandu

<p>Iddris Sandu is only 22, but his life story is already legendary. This Architectural Technologist learned to program at the age of 11 and has worked with everyone from Kanye West to Nipsey Hussle to Space X. We talk coding, web design, holograms, and how programming works and what languages should you learn and why it's important. The designer and entrepreneur also shares his creative process, favorite programming languages, philosophies on future technology and why empathy matters in life and in design. He’s a true inspiration and Alie shamelessly begged him for life advice. Bonus: this one is pretty kid-friendly so spread it around to anyone who needs a new hero.</p><p>To see some of Iddris’s work, check out <a href="https://www.slabs.one/">www.slabs.one</a></p><p>Follow him at <a href="http://instagram.com/IddrisSandu">Instagram.com/IddrisSandu</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/Iddris_Sandu">Twitter.com/Iddris_Sandu</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/OLOGIES">thegreatcoursesplus.com/OLOGIES</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/architecturaltechnology">alieward.com/ologies/architecturaltechnology</a></p><p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Nassology (TAXIDERMY) with Allis Markham

<p>Glass eyes! Pelts! Antlers! Hides! Bones! Tanning! Hilarious, charming and globally celebrated taxidermist Allis Markham chats about her passion for preserving animals for museums and institutions. She’s won multiple awards for her artful poses and meticulous work as an ethical taxidermist. With her flair for vintage styling, is perhaps the most elegant badass on planet Earth. Learn the process of making museum taxidermy, her favorite pieces she’s ever made, the best diorama halls, how to DIY it at home, the dos and don’ts of picking up roadkill, why she’s not a fan of 'crap taxidermy' and if ...humans could theoretically be ... stuffed. She is a living dream, this woman. </p> <p>To learn more about Allis and her work, see <a href="http://preytaxidermy.com">PreyTaxidermy.com</a></p> <p>Follow Allis Markham at <a href="http://instagram.com/allis">Instagram.com/allis</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/allismarkham">Twitter.com/allismarkham</a></p> <p>A donation went to <a href="http://conservationambassadors.org">ConservationAmbassadors.org</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwico.com/OLOGIES">kiwico.com/OLOGIES</a>; <a href="StitchFix.com/OLOGIES">StitchFix.com/OLOGIES; </a>1-800 Contacts (1-800-266-8228) or <a href="1800contacts.com">1800contacts.com</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/nassology">alieward.com/ologies/nassology</a></p> <p>“<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.feb7c965-e72e-25e5-95f1-a490f7189eef?autoplay=1">Stuffed</a>” documentary!</p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Penguinology (PENGUINS) with Tom Hart

<p>Do penguins have flippers or wings? Why do they waddle? Do they really mate for life? What’s up with pebble gifts? Are they squishy or dense? And why why why are they so cute? April 25th is World Penguin Day and there’s never been a better time to sit down with renown Penguinologist Dr. Tom Hart, a research fellow with Oxford University. We chat all about life on Antarctica, how he counts colonies, how you can help him count colonies, what penguins smell like, behaviors he’s witnessed, and why he does NOT find penguins cute. Rather he sees them as stoic, badass, majestic and worthy of our respect. Also, which penguins are jackasses. Hint: it’s not jackass penguins. Dr. Hart is your new favorite penguinologist. </p> <p>Follow Penguin Watch at <a href="http://twitter.com/penguin_watch">Twitter.com/penguin_watch</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/penguin_watch">Instagram.com/penguin_watch</a></p> <p>Help count penguins -- for science! At PenguinWatch.org </p> <p>Donations went to <a href="https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/reforestation-of-praslin-and-curieuse-islands/">TRASS</a> for mangrove planting and to <a href="http://penguinwatch.org">PenguinWatch.org</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/penguinology">alieward.com/ologies/penguinology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING) with Seamus Blackley

<p>Sourdough starters! Ancient yeasts! Why we need/knead dough! And why you don't need to buy a starter to start. Polymath, particle physicist, inventor of the Xbox, and truly delightful fermentation nerd Seamus Blackley joins to chat about his kitchen adventures resurrecting dormant yeasts from 4,000 Egyptian baking vessels, plus wild yeasts, the infuriating myth of “yeast scarcity,” the beauty of everyday objects, the debt we owe our ancestors, the joy of getting to know your dough plus tons of tips for newbie and experienced bakers. The first half is all about the history of baking and yeasts and some hot Egyptian gossip, then we roll up our sleeves in the second half for how-tos. Forward this episode to anyone who bakes, who wants to bake, who lovingly feeds their jar of yeasts, who is intimidated by it or who just needs a lesson on how to slow down and enjoy the dormancy period we’re in right now. This episode’s got it all. Including some truly shameless bread puns. </p> <p>Follow Seamus <a href="http://twitter.com/SeamusBlackley">@SeamusBlackley</a> and here’s one recipe tutorial megathread: https://twitter.com/SeamusBlackley/status/1135328857660305408 </p> <p>Follow: Egyptologist <a href="https://twitter.com/drserenalove">Dr. Serena Love</a>, microbiologist Richard Bowman <a href="https://twitter.com/rbowman1234">@RBowman1234</a> </p> <p>and the coiner of “Gastroegyptology,” <a href="https://twitter.com/KieranDonnachie">Kieran Donnachie</a> </p> <p>A donation went to Boys and Girls Clubs of America: <a href="https://www.bgca.org">https://www.bgca.org</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://sakara.com/ologies">Sakara.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies">Kiwico.com/ologies</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/gastroegyptology">alieward.com/ologies/gastroegyptology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Philematology (KISSING) with Robin Dunbar

<p>Why do we kiss? What makes a good kiss or a bad kiss? How many microbes do we exchange? Is it good for us? One of the world’s most accomplished researchers on kissing, social behavior and relationships, Dr . Robin Dunar of Oxford University reluctantly agrees to be interviewed and explains how kissing may have evolved, how discos are research labs and friends are people you can invite yourself to have a beer with. Also: how to deal with the loneliness of isolation, autism and intimacy, why your cheerfulness may impact people you don’t even know and … Alie’s first kiss. </p> <p>Dr. Dunbar’s books are available <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=robin+dunbar&ref=nb_sb_noss_1">here</a> </p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="http://www.alaseniorliving.org">www.alaseniorliving.org</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/ologies">TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://embrwave.com/ologies">EMBRWave.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://betterhelp.com/ologies">betterhelp.com/ologies</a> (code: ologies)</p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/philematology">alieward.com/ologies/philematology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com/">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Plumology (FEATHERS) with Allison Shultz

<p>Plumage! Sexy dances! Feather heists! Possible holographic disco birds? Natural History Museum of LA ornithology curator Dr. Allison Shultz is a professional plumologist aka feather expert. We visit the museum’s collection of rare specimens and chat about everything from fossilized dinosaur feathers to silent owl flight to furry bird legs to why pigeons are so loud, peacock tails, down parkas, quill pens, heavy metal flautists, feather thieves, pigments, flight feathers, Vantablack, if you can eat feathers and why birdwatching is like seeing tiny purple raccoons zoom overhead. Birds: like Pokemon Go but weirder.</p> <p>Visit Dr. Allison Shultz’s website <a href="http://allisonshultz.com">allisonshultz.com</a> and follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ajshultz622">twitter.com/ajshultz622</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="http://birdnet.com/oc">birdnet.com/oc</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies">Kiwico.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://dispea.com/ologies">Dispea.com/ologies</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/plumology">alieward.com/ologies/plumology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Lepidopterology (BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS) — Encore Presentation with Phil Torres

<p>Since we just put out the "<a href="AlieWard.com/ologies/handsondeck">All (Washed) Hands on Deck</a>" episode on Sunday, we figured a happy Springtime encore about fluttery, colorful cuties was in order -- with a few new updates and asides. Because ... Butterflies are gross. Yes they are delightful and beautiful and part of any idyllic picnic-scape but lepidopterologist, TV host and jungle explorer Phil Torres is here to gossip about how shamelessly disgusting our favorite bugs actually are. Learn their secrets, their mating habits, how they turn themselves into goo and then into another creature, what moth is the most goth, what flowers to plant to attract them, the scariest thing about the jungle and what it feels like to help discover new species. Also butterflies get sloppy drunk and we talk all about it.</p> <p>For more info, see:</p> <p><a href="http://www.phil-torres.com/">Phil-Torres.com</a></p> <p>Follow Phil on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/Phil_Torres">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/Phil_Torres">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@philtorresnature">TikTok</a></p> <p>More info on the COVID-19 volunteer scientist database: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/COVID19SciVolunteers">https://tinyurl.com/COVID19SciVolunteers</a> </p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="hellofresh.com/ologies10">hellofresh.com/ologies10</a>; <a href="linkedin.com/ologies">linkedin.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Donations went to <a href="http://www.xerces.org/">Xerces.org</a> & <a href="http://mealsonwheelsamerica.org">MealsonWheelsAmerica.org</a></p> <p>Follow Phil's inspiration, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/AndyBugGuy">@AndyBugGuy</a>, on Twitter</p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p> <p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">Instagram</a></p> <p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward">Instagram</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://jarrettsleeper.com">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/lepidopterologyencore">www.alieward.com/ologies/lepidopterologyencore</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Coronasode: All (Washed) Hands on Deck -- How to Help Yourself & Others Right Now with Dr. Michael F. Wells

<p>CALLING ALL OLOGISTS: If you’re a scientist who wants to help with the COVID-19 pandemic -- boy howdy have we got an episode for you. Dr. Mike Wells, a neurobiologist at Harvard University and the Broad Institute, knows we need tests in the U.S. and is coralling all the wonderful scientists willing to pitch in. He explains how testing for the SARS CoV-2 virus works, what other countries are doing, and even the book that inspired him to pursue science. Also: if you’re feeling helpless and want to help, Patrons give dozens of ideas on how to help those around you, and where to go for resources if you need help, and how to take care of your own mental and physical well being during an uncertain time. Also the album I’m listening to too much and how much toilet paper I have left. </p> <p>To sign up -- or for access to the database -- click here:</p> <p><a href="https://tinyurl.com/COVID19SciVolunteers">https://tinyurl.com/COVID19SciVolunteers</a> </p> <p>Follow Dr. Michael F. Wells at <a href="http://twitter.com/mfwells5">Twitter.com/mfwells5</a></p> <p>A donation went to:<a> LAFoodBank.org</a></p> <p>More health info at <a href="http://endcoronavirus.org">EndCoronavirus.org </a></p> <p><a href="https://act.medicare4all.org/signup/covid-19-protect">Sign the petition for nurses’ protection</a></p> <p>Links to more articles + kid-friendly shows at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/handsondeck">alieward.com/ologies/handsondeck</a></p> <p>Have extra masks? Try the website <a href="http://www.mask-match.com">www.mask-match.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://brainchildshow.com">Brainchildshow.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80215997">100 Humans on Netflix</a> </p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Veterinary Biology (CRITTER FIXING) with Dr. Vernard Hodges & Dr. Terrence Ferguson

<p>At long last: an episode dedicated to veterinary medicine! Dr. Terrence Ferguson & Dr. Vernard Hodges have been friends for nearly 30 years and have co-owned their rural Georgia veterinary clinic, Critter Fixers, for over 20 years. The two wonderful buddies talk about getting accepted into vet school, caring for spiders & camels & lizards & toads & kittens & doggos, the weirdest things they’ve extracted from animal tummies, if our pets love us back, keeping kidneys healthy, grain-free diets, what to do if your (Alie’s) dog is plumping up by a few pounds, what they wish animal owners knew, when it’s time to let go vs. keep treating a pet, the daily rollercoaster of emotions that come with vet med -- and their charming, informative new show “Critter Fixers: Country Vets” on NatGeo Wild.</p> <p>Watch “<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/critter-fixers-country-vets">Critter Fixers: Country Vets</a>” on National Geographic </p> <p>Their vet practice: <a href="http://critterfixerveterinaryhospital.com">critterfixerveterinaryhospital.com</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drhodges_critterfixervet/">Dr. Hodges</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drferguson_critterfixer/">Dr. Ferguson</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="http://ittakesavillagefoundation.com">ittakesavillagefoundation.com</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="betterhelp.com/ologies">betterhelp.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://sakara.com/ologies">Sakara.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://stitchfix.com/ologies">StitchFix.com/ologies</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="alieward.com/ologies/veterinarybiology">alieward.com/ologies/veterinarybiology</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80215997">100 Humans on Netflix</a> </p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Coronasode: Virology (COVID-19) with Dr. Shannon Bennett + various ologists

<p>Folks, it’s a megasode. Not one, but 4 ologists. “Coronavirus” is on everyone’s lips -- and some people’s hands -- but what is it? Where did it come from? How does it spread? How dangerous is it? What should we do? Who’s most at risk? Was it biowarfare? Do bats spread it? Should you wear a mask? Can we still smooch our dogs on the face? Do we need to doomsday prep? What’s it like to live in a leper colony? Alie sits down with Dr. Shannon Bennett: a microbiologist, a molecular epidemiologist, a virologist and the Chair of Science at the California Academy Science. She is deeply informed and warm and charming and patient. All these questions will be answered and your panic will be swapped out for informed, empowered action and compassion. You will also wash your hands a lot. Whether or not you bathe in whiskey is up to you. </p> <p>Follow: Dr. Shannon Bennett at <a href="https://twitter.com/microbeexplorer">twitter.com/microbeexplorer</a> and <a href="Instagram.com/microbeexplorer">Instagram.com/microbeexplorer</a></p> <p>Listen to <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chiropterology">Chiropterology (BATS)</a> with Dr. Merlin Tuttle</p> <p>Listen to <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disasterology">Disasterology (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)</a> with Dr. Samantha Montano </p> <p>Listen to <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disinfectiology">Disinfectiology (BLEACH)</a> with Dr. Evan Rumberger </p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="https://tickets.calacademy.org/donate/i/onetimedonation">California Academy of Sciences</a> </p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies">Kiwico.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://helixsleep.com/ologies">HelixSleep.com/ologies</a>; <a href="https://auratenewyork.com/ologies">AurateNewYork.com/ologies</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/virology">alieward.com/ologies/virology</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80215997">100 Humans on Netflix</a> </p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies?lang=en">twitter.com/ologies</a> or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward/?hl=en">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Scatology (POOP) with Rachel Santymire

<p>Yep. Here it is. Let’s dive right in ... to poop. Hippo poop. Ferret poop. Octopoop. Dogs. Cats. Yours. The charming and informative Dr. Rachel Santymire -- aka Dr. Poop -- has a background in animal physiology and endocrinology and is elbow deep in dung as a research director at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Dr. Poop sits down with Alie to talk turds and how she uses poo to determine the health and stress of wild and captive animals, plus: poop vs. poo, why some animals poop pellets, muck middens, taking glitter pills, why the Bristol Stool Scale is “the best thing in the universe,” and why the Lincoln Park Zoo has 17 freezers full of dookie. You’re welcome. </p> <p>A donation went to: https://www.lpzoo.org</p> <p>Sponsor links: TakeCareOf.com (code: ologies50); betterhelp.com/ologies</p> <p>More links at alieward.com/ologies/scatology</p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: alieward.com/ologies-extras</p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies</p> <p>OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow twitter.com/ologies or instagram.com/ologies</p> <p>Follow twitter.com/AlieWard or instagram.com/AlieWard</p> <p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris</p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Volitional Psychology (PROCRASTINATION) with Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari

<p>“Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone is a procrastinator,” quoth Dr. Joe Ferrari, a charming, hilarious expert on the subject. The research psychologist, author and DePaul University professor sits down for a truly delightful exploration of why we procrastinate, how prevalent it is, when it becomes harmful, some myths about procrastination, why it’s similar to gambling, how decision-making can feel paralyzing, how to trust your own abilities, and most importantly -- what to do if you’re a chronic procrastinator. Also: how and why you should embrace failure. Oh and a weird ASMR pencil trick. </p> <p>Dr. Ferrari’s book “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Still-Procrastinating-Regrets-Guide-Getting/dp/0470611588/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1582510176&sr=1-1">Still Procrastinating? The No Regrets Guide to Getting It Done</a>”<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Still-Procrastinating-Regrets-Guide-Getting-ebook/dp/B00DNKYN2U/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=still+procrastinating&qid=1582510176&s=digital-text&sr=1-1"> </a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/vasculitis/">www.vasculitisfoundation.org</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://stitchfix.com/ologies">stitchfix.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://sakara.com/ologies">sakara.com/ologies</a> (code: ologies); <a href="http://hellofresh.com/ologies10">hellofresh.com/ologies10 </a>(code: ologies10)</p> <p><a href="https://www.calacademy.org/nightlife/women-in-science-nightlife">California Academy of Sciences</a> on March 5; <a href="https://nhm.org/calendar/first-fridays-march-2020">Natural History Museum of LA County</a> March 6; <a href="https://schedule.sxswedu.com/2020/events/PP1138291">SXSW EDU</a> on March 11</p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/procrastination">alieward.com/ologies/procrastination</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p>OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & <a href="http://stevenraymorris.com/">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p> <p>Jarrett & Dr. Nick’s Sunday livestreams: mixer.com/mygoodbadbrain</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Cryoseismology (ICEQUAKES) with Celeste Labedz

<p>Glaciers: Where are they? What are they made of? What happens when chunks splinter off into the sea? There are ICEQUAKES? CalTech Cryoseismologist Celeste Labedz sometimes wears a cape with her snowpants and spends part of her career shooting explosions into giant chunks of ice and recording the seismic activity, analyzing the rivers that flow through glaciers, and keeping tabs on glacial melt. Also discussed: the most goth way to honor a glacier, and whether or not you should visit them IRL. </p> <p>Follow Celeste at <a href="https://twitter.com/celestelabedz">Twitter.com/celestelabedz</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/celelestelabedz">Instagram.com/celestelabez</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="https://theiagd.org/">https://theiagd.org</a> </p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://gabi.com/ologies">gabi.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://betterhelp.com/ologies">betterhelp.com/ologies</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/cryoseismology">alieward.com/ologies/cryoseismology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p>OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="mygoodbadbrain.com">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of MindJam Media & <a href="http://stevenraymorris.com">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) with Stephen Hanks

<p>Histories, mysteries, memories and families: it’s time to clamber up our ancestral trees. Author and genealogist Stephen Hanks -- who teaches genealogy classes in Portland, Oregon and has contributed to PBS genealogy documentaries -- sits down to chat about what ignited a passion for learning about his own history. Also: how to find your family through census records, county archives, death certificates and more, plus which DNA tests he’s taken, our most recent common ancestor, and how America can try to heal from its past. Also: capes, detectives and hairy fanny packs.</p><p>Stephen Hanks books: “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/1619-Twenty-Africans-Discovery-Descendants/product-reviews/1629016578/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews">1619 -- Twenty Africans</a>,” and “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Akee-Tree-Descendants-Ancestors-Plantations/dp/1939995000/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Hanks%2C+Stephen&qid=1581400239&sr=8-2">Akee Tree</a>”</p><p>Publisher: <a href="https://inkwater.com">Inkwater Press</a></p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.blackpast.org/">BlackPast.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://stitchfix.com/ologies">StitchFix.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies">Kiwico.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://linkedin.com/ologies">LinkedIn.com/ologies</a></p><p>More links at <a href="alieward.com/ologies/genealogy">alieward.com/ologies/genealogy</a></p><p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Nephology (CLOUDS) with Rachel Storer

<p>Cumulus! Lenticular! Venti sugar-free stratocumulus stratiformis translucidus undulatus! Those light and fluffy things that hang overhead weigh thousands of pounds and form under all kinds of conditions. Cloud doctor and nephologist Dr. Rachel Storer chats about why she loves clouds, the different varieties of them, weather modification, sun dogs, bad emojis, tornado chasing, flim flam, conspiracy theories, cloud tattoos and diamond rain. Also: the common factor in whoopee cushions, boob implants and your lunch. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Rachel Storer at <a href="http://twitter.com/cloudsinmybeer">Twitter.com/cloudsinmybeer</a> </p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.wwf.org.au/get-involved/bushfire-emergency#gs.w1ic8x">WWF's Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://takecareof.com/">TakeCareOf.com</a> (code: ologies50); <a href="http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/OLOGIES">TheGreatCoursesPLUS.com/OLOGIES</a>; <a href="http://betterhelp.com/ologies">betterhelp.com/ologies</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/nephology">alieward.com/ologies/nephology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 2 with Dr. Mike Natter, MD

<p>Diabetic diabetologist and wonderful person Dr. Mike Natter, MD is back to answer all of your questions about blood sugar, the cost of insulin, pancreas transplants, keto, glucagon, how exercise can save your life, his most meaningful interactions with patients, pudding theft, and the best place to cry at work. Also: why you should always keep frosting in your purse.</p> <p>This episode is swear-free and okay for all ages, and a bleeped version of Diabetology Part 1 can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gv_ITy7mIp9JIy7YcWOyLXddl4_9hwf8/view?usp=sharing">at this link</a>. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Mike Natter at <a href="http://instagram.com/mike.natter">Instagram.com/mike.natter</a> or at <a href="http://twitter.com/mike_natter">Twitter.com/mike_natter</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="http://jdrf.org/">JDRF.org </a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://linkedin.com/ologies">LinkedIn.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://hellofresh.com/ologies10">HelloFresh.com/ologies10</a> (code: ologies10)</p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/diabetology">alieward.com/ologies/diabetology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 1 with Dr. Mike Natter, MD

<p>Your blood sugar can make you happy, moody, sweaty, unconscious and possibly even homicidal. In this episode, Dr. Mike Natter dishes about how blood sugar works, what insulin does, and how prevalent diabetes is in all of its various forms. Also: keto vs. vegan, hypoglycemia, cyborg organs, owl hoots, gestational diabetes, type 1 vs. type 2 and ... does Gwyneth drink her own pee? Also: the emotional side of the disease and how to help those in your life who are diabetic. </p> <p>Next week, the doc addresses your questions, from diets to diagnoses to infuriating insulin prices. </p> <p>Follow Dr. Mike Natter at <a href="http://instagram.com/mike.natter">Instagram.com/mike.natter</a> or at <a href="http://twitter.com/mike_natter">Twitter.com/mike_natter</a></p> <p>A donation went to: <a href="http://beyondtype1.org/">beyondtype1.org</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/OLOGIES">thegreatcoursesplus.com/OLOGIES</a>; <a href="http://zola.com/ologies">ZOLA.com/ologies</a> (code:SAVE50); <a href="http://betterhelp.com/ologies">betterhelp.com/ologies</a></p> <p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/diabetology">alieward.com/ologies/diabetology</a></p> <p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Bisonology (BUFFALO) with various bisonologists

<p>Bison bison! Not just something to holler into the sky, but also the scientific name for North America's majestic wild bovines that once roamed the plains in the tens of millions. What's up with their humps? On what occasion do they wear capes? What noises do they make? How many are out there? What are the best ways to help them? In this special episode, you get 4x the usual number of ologists as we talk to archeologist Dr. Ken Cannon, wildlife biologist Dr. Dan McNulty, Alie's cousin Boyd and his wife Lila Evans, of the Blackfeet Tribe, who are bison ranchers based in Northern Montana. Also, once and for all: is it buffalo or bison? And can Alie hug one?</p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://itbcbuffalonation.org/" target="_blank">InterTribal Bison Council (ITBC)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/bisonology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Futurology (THE FUTURE) with Rose Eveleth

<p>"The future's not ours to see..." OR IS IT? Professional futurologist Rose Eveleth -- host of the podcast Flash Forward -- endures all kinds of breathless questions from Alie about shiny metal and implanted microchips and biohacking and population density curves and flying cars and equality and utopias and the Jetsons and technology and nuclear fusion and whether or not our phones are spying on us and if we should have kids or dogs. Also: how long do we, as a species, have on Earth? Despite some grim conditions, find out why Rose remains an optimist and get fired the hell up about making the future better for everyone.</p><p>Visit Rose Eveleth's <a href="https://www.roseeveleth.com" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>Listen to her podcast <a href="https://www.flashforwardpod.com/" target="_blank">Flash Forward</a></p><p>Donations went to <a href="https://www.genderpodcast.com/grant" target="_blank">Gender Reveal Grant</a> and the Magnolia Mother's Trust</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/futurology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Fearology Pt. 2 (FEAR) with Mary Poffenroth -- Encore Presentation

<p>FEAR. Anxiety. Stress. Dread. It's all the same dang thing, as it turns out. Biologist and fear expert Mary Poffenroth is back to answer your questions in Part 2 of the encore presentation that's been one of the most helpful interviews of ol' Alie Ward's life. Learn how super successful people approach fear, Mary’s scariest hour, plus answers to all of your questions about night terrors, self-spookery, sharks' bad PR image to how likely it is that a snake will bite your butt. Plus: the best thing about following your passions in life. If this episode helped you at all, consider telling friends about it so we can all get over being chicken sh*ts and, as Mary would say "die with great stories."</p><p>For more info on Mary Poffenroth, see her <a href="https://www.MaryPoffenroth.com" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marypoffenroth">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryPoffenroth">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fearforward/">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fearology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Fearology Pt. 1 (FEAR) with Mary Poffenroth -- Encore Presentation

<p>Every day, your brain tries to save your life by being terrified. Thanks, brain! Also, calm the f*ck down, brain. In 2018, Alie hunted down Mary Poffenroth, an expert in the biological and sociological causes/effects of fear -- and it is riveting. This December, <a href="https://time.com/5524332/best-podcasts-to-listen-to/">Time Magazine named Ologies a top podcast</a> and recommended this episode specifically. Plus it just so happens that there was an administrative snafu with the podcast network and we're not supposed to have new episodes for two weeks, so enjoy this encore of a truly life changing episode. This actual FEAROLOGIST (which is a real word) talks about how fear is literally killing you, the difference between stress and fear, how to get along with your co-workers, friends, or partner better, and how to talk to your brain when it has needlessly pulled the fire alarm. Part 1 of a 2-part series that will honestly change your life.</p><p>For more info on Mary Poffenroth, see her <a href="https://www.MaryPoffenroth.com" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marypoffenroth">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryPoffenroth">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fearforward/">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fearology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Audiobook Mixtape: Gift Ideas from the Ologists’ Brains

<p>Need holiday gift ideas? GET BOOKS. This episode is like an audiobook… but also a mixtape? It's got a little bit of everything, from cozy cabin tales to dark caves to our own reflections, how your atoms will be recycled, New Year’s resolutions, cat training, dog rescues, battling past demons, aging, the apocalypse, crime TV and even Egyptian boobytraps. Alie has wanted to deliver excerpts from ologists’ books for over a year but she let them pile up for an even bigger compilation. Consider this like a refresher of some episodes you’ve loved, a teaser for ones you haven’t yet heard, and a sneak preview of books written by the pod’s beloved guests. To get your hands on some of these titles, go to <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/bookworm" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/bookworm</a> for info and links.</p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://826la.org/" target="_blank">826LA</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Chronobiology (CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS) with Katherine Hatcher

<p>What time should you go to bed? Are you sleeping enough? Is Daylight Savings good for us? Is shift work really that bad? How dark is dark enough? Katherine Hatcher, who studies hormones, sleep cycles and circadian rhythms, helps Alie dissect her terrible sleep habits and talks about a magic tiny area in our brains that acts as your body's Big Ben. By the end of the episode, you'll be in footie pajamas eager to change your whole life.</p><p>Follow Katherine Hatcher on <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/SuperChiasmatic" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://stemadvocacy.org/" target="_blank">STEM Advocacy Institute</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/somnology" target="_blank">Previous Ologies episode on SLEEEP</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chronobiology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Phonology (LINGUISTICS) with Nicole Holliday — Encore Presentation

<p>Alie is delirious with the flu, so it’s an encore presentation of a favorite episode. If you slept on this when it first aired, get into Phonology now. Vocal fry. Code switching. Black Twitter. Valley girls. Culture vultures. WE'RE TALKING ABOUT TALKING. Alie battles traffic to sit down with linguistics professor Dr. Nicole Holliday about intonational phonology: how tones and pitch help us bond with others and construct identities. Inspired in part by former President Barack Obama's masterful linguistic variability, Dr. Holliday's work focuses on how language is used in the crossing and construction of racial/ethnic boundaries. She graciously fielded tons of questions for a fascinating dive into the nuances and strict grammatical rules of African American Language, cultural appropriation, our educational system, honoring your identity, what not to wear in Paris and the roiling debate over who is the best rapper. Also: Alie is maybe a lizard person.</p><p>Follow Dr. Nicole Holliday @MixedLinguist on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MixedLinguist" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/MixedLinguist" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.initiatejustice.org/" target="_blank">Initiate Justice</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phonology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Quantum Ontology (WHAT IS REAL?) with Adam Becker

<p>Is anything real? How many universes are there? Do we know what dark matter is all about? Is everything a simulation being run by a quantum computer through a wormhole from a future era? Is the answer to everything really ... 42? The affable and charming astrophysicist, author and philosopher of tiny particles Dr. Adam Becker pulls up a seat. And Alie has an existential crisis or two as they discuss the drama, intellectual battles and drunken debates of science past, and the hope that a new era of thinkers will figure out what exactly is going on in the world. Either way: cut bangs and text your crush.</p><p>Follow Dr. Adam Becker on <a href="https://Twitter.com/FreelanceAstro" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Purchase his book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Real-Unfinished-Meaning-Quantum/dp/0465096050">What is Real? The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics</a>”</p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.techbridgegirls.org/" target="_blank">Techbridge Girls</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/quantumontology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" target="_blank">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">Transcripts & bleeped episodes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Lupinology (WOLVES) with Bridgett vonHoldt

<p>Wolf howls, wolf packs, wolf pups and more! As the holiday <a href="http://Wolfenoot.com" target="_blank">Wolfenoot</a> approaches, lupinologist and Princeton professor Dr. Brigette vonHoldt sits down to talk about her research looking at everything from wolf populations to modern dog behavior, canine family dynamics, Game of Thrones direwolves, Yellowstone wolfies, the ecological impact of predators, if wolves howl at the moon, myths and truths about alphas, the wolf movie she refuses to see, how dog and human genetics are similar, and how you can help our lupine friends. Also: how social media is howling for humans.</p><p>The vonHoldt Lab: https://vonholdt.princeton.edu</p><p><a href="https://www.benefunder.com/life-science-causes/bridgett-vonholdt/from-wolves-to-dogs" target="_blank">Benefunder</a> for Dr. vonHoldt</p><p>Follow Dr. vonHoldt at www.twitter.com/thebeepz</p><p>A donation went to: <a href="">https://redwolves.com/newsite/</a></p><p>Sponsor links: thegreatcoursesplus.com/OLOGIES; kiwicodot.com/OLOGIES; TakeCareOf.com (code: OLOGIES); periodbetter.com (code: OLOGIES)</p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/lupinology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/lupinology</a></p><p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) with Crystal Dilworth

<p>Serotonin! Dopamine! Norepinephrine! Neurotransmitters: what's their deal? Dr. Crystal Dilworth, aka Dr. Brain, stops by to have a spirited discussion about how chemical messengers change our moods and behaviors. We chat about depression, anxiety, what chemicals drive us to get off the couch, how antidepressants work, ADHD, addiction, the microbiome, new habits, quitting smoking, starting meditation, Oreos vs. cocaine, SSRIs vs. SNRIs, what it's like to hold a human brain in your hands and if she would donate hers to science. Also: what's up with "lizard brains?" </p><p>Dr. Dilworth's website: www.crystaldilworth.com</p><p>Social media links: www.instagram.com/polycrystalhd & www.twitter.com/polycrystalhd</p><p>A donation went to: seejane.org</p><p>Sponsor links: withcove.com/ologies; mytruition.com/ologies; LinkedIn.com/ologies; betterhelp.com/ologies (code: OLOGIES); Stitchfix.com/ologies</p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology</a></p><p>Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies-extras" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies-extras</a> </p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Chiropterology Part 2 (BATS) with Merlin Tuttle

<p>PART 2: The stunning conclusion of a 3-hour gab session about frickin' bats with America's favorite chiropterologist, Dr. Merlin Tuttle. Learn about bat conversations, their close friendships, surprising dongs, where they keep their nipples, how to go bat spotting after the sun sets, more myths and misconceptions about bat danger, perhaps the grossest thing Merlin has ever put in his mouth, how to hang up a bat house for maximum bat party funtimes, the latest on white nose syndrome and how it feels to get slapped by a bat. Once again: Indiana Jones can get bent because Dr. Merlin Tuttle is the hero this nation needs. </p><p>Learn more about bats & Dr. Merlin Tuttle's photography & work in conservation:</p><p>www.MerlinTuttle.org</p><p>Dr. Merlin Tuttle's bat books: www.merlintuttle.org/category/books/</p><p>Social media links:</p><p>www.instagram.com/merlintuttlephoto</p><p>www.twitter.com/merlinsbats</p><p>www.facebook.com/MerlinTuttlesBatConservation</p><p>Sponsor links: kiwi.com/ologies; calm.com/ologies; hellofresh.com/ologies9, code: Ologies9; mytruition.com/ologies; </p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/chiropterology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/chiropterology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Chiropterology (BATS) Part 1 with Merlin Tuttle

<p>“People fear most what they understand least." Words of wisdom from explorer/American treasure/bat expert, Dr. Merlin Tuttle. Alie headed to the bat capital of Austin and sat down with the legendary chiropterologist to discuss wild field stories and close calls and caves and comebacks and bat chatter and what a bat actually is and how big they get and what's up with their smushy noses, why folks are so frightened by them, the evolution of flight, echolocation, getting a bat out of your house, how they sleep upside down, which ones guzzle blood, and the latest on white nose syndrome -- which is not a drug problem. Sit back with a cup of tea or something stronger and get ready for adventure. Indiana Jones can get bent because Dr. Merlin Tuttle is the hero this nation needs. </p><p>Learn more about bats & Dr. Merlin Tuttle's photography & work in conservation:</p><p>www.MerlinTuttle.org</p><p>Dr. Merlin Tuttle's bat books: www.merlintuttle.org/category/books/</p><p>Social media links:</p><p>www.instagram.com/merlintuttlephoto</p><p>www.twitter.com/merlinsbats</p><p>www.facebook.com/MerlinTuttlesBatConservation</p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://periodbetter.com/" target="_blank">periodbetter.com</a>, code OLOGIES; <a href="http://Proactiv.com/skin" target="_blank">Proactiv.com/skin</a>; <a href="http://StitchFix.com/OLOGIES" target="_blank">StitchFix.com/OLOGIES</a>; <a href="http://Airbnb.com/animals" target="_blank">Airbnb.com/animals</a></p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/chiropterology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/chiropterology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Demonology (EVIL SPIRITS) with Alyssa Beall

<p>Demons, spooky spirits, devils, fallen angles, hungry ghosts: every culture has them. And West Virginia University Religious Studies professor, demonologist and history buff Dr. Alyssa Beall runs down how humans have used myths and stories to explain the feelings that make our hairs stand up and our stomaches sink. Is possession a mental illness? Are demons pranksters from hell? Is your baby evil or just cranky? And why do we like to be scared and poke at the line between life and death? Also: demon dongs. Oh wow.</p><p>Follow Dr. Alyssa Beall at Instagram.com/religiontraveler</p><p>October 25th free "<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-under-the-stars-with-sarah-mack-and-alie-ward-tickets-77772980077" target="_blank">Science under the Stars</a>" event with Alie and Sarah McAnulty: 6-9pm, Silverlake Meadow, Los Angeles. Bring a picnic blanket and pee before you get there. </p><p>Donations went to DoctorswithoutBorders.org and PlannedParenthood.org</p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://periodbetter.com/" target="_blank">periodbetter.com</a>, code OLOGIES; BetterHelp.com/ologies; KiwiCo.com/ologies; LinkedIn.com/ologies</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Spidroinology (SPIDERWEBS) with Randy Lewis

<p>Invisible but stronger than steel. Complex architectural marvels. Things that stick to your face. Spiderwebs are much more than just Halloween decor or something to feather dust from your corners. Spider silk expert Dr. Randy Lewis of Utah State University not only coined the word "spidroin" for the proteins comprising the many types of silk, but he is considered one of the foremost experts on the wonders of spiderwebs. Alie visits his lab and chats about how spiders weave them, what the silk is made of, the street value of a spool, future applications of spider silk, transgenic experimentation, best spider movies, worst spider myths and why he deserves an ice cream cake. You'll never (not) see a spiderweb the same. </p><p>A donation went to the <a href="https://www.heifer.org/our-work/flagship-projects/womens-empowerment-and-entrepreneurship-project-guatemala.html" target="_blank">Women's Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Workshop</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://periodbetter.com/" target="_blank">periodbetter.com</a>, code OLOGIES; <a href="http://TakeCareOf.com" target="_blank">TakeCareOf.com</a> code OLOGIES50; <a href="http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/OLOGIES" target="_blank">thegreatcoursesplus.com/OLOGIES</a>; <a href="http://calm.com/ologies" target="_blank">calm.com/ologies</a></p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/spidroinology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/spidroinology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Cucurbitology (PUMPKINS) with Anne Copeland

<p>PUMPKIN PUMPKIN! Not only a thing to scream while passing a patch, but also the name of author and human delight Anne Copeland's gourd opus. Yes, she's so charmed by pumpkins that she dedicated a whole book to exploring their folklore, history, planting protocol, care, and cooking. On a lark, Alie stops by her house in the rural hamlet of Yucaipa, California to chat about everything from creation myths surrounding pumpkins to Anne's favorite recipes, how to make a pumpkin last longer on your porch, the secret medicinal properties of pipitas, why humans might need to go bananas on Halloween, how to propose via pumpkin, and the big flimflam Anne needs the world to know about the pumpkin origin story. Also: who is Jack and why does he have a lantern?</p><p>Anne Copeland's book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Folklore-History-Planting-Eating-ebook/dp/B07YLFR119/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pumpkin+pumpkin+copeland&qid=1570549807&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Pumpkin, Pumpkin: Folklore, History, Planting Hints and Good Eating</a>" is available via Amazon</p><p>And here: https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Folklore-History-Planting-Eating-ebook/dp/B07YLFR119/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pumpkin+pumpkin+copeland&qid=1570549807&sr=8-1</p><p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc" target="_blank">Shriners Hospitals for Children</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://withcove.com/ologies" target="_blank">withcove.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://periodbetter.com" target="_blank">periodbetter.com</a>, code OLOGIES; betterhelp.com/ologies; HelixSleep.com/OLOGIES; Stitch Fix.com/OLOGIES</p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/cucurbitology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/cucurbitology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Osteology (SKELETONS/BODY FARMS) with Daniel Wescott

<p>Let's dig right into Spooktober with ... BONES. You're a steak-covered skeleton and it's nothing to fear. The amazingly kind and committed osteologist Dr. Daniel J. Wescott of Texas State University's famed Forensic Anthropology Research Center sits down -- surrounded by skulls and femurs and ribs -- and chats about how bones are formed, how they break, why they might hurt when the weather changes, what CSI gets wrong, how long it takes a body to decompose, looking for isotopes in found remains, cast iron coffins, skeleton myths, body donation, and more. Will Alie freak out, or will this exposure to hundreds of skeletons under one roof chill her out? </p><p>Also, dickbones: are they for winners or losers?</p><p><br /></p><p>A donation went to the <a href="https://www.txstate.edu/anthropology/facts/donations/Financial.html" target="_blank">Texas State Forensic Anthropology Research Center </a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwi.com/ologies" target="_blank">kiwi.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://withcove.com/ologies" target="_blank">withcove.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://HelloFresh.com/Ologies80" target="_blank">HelloFresh.com/Ologies80</a>; </p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/osteology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/osteology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p>Special thanks to <a href="http://Twitter.com/DrJoeHanson" target="_blank">Dr. Joe Hanson</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Phenology (FALL/SEASONS) with Libby Ellwood

<p>The seasons are a-changin'! It's sweater weather in both hemispheres and seasonal researcher and expert Phenologist Dr. Libby Ellwood weighs in with amazing information about why fall smells so good, why leaves change color, why we like to cronch them, historical records of blossoms and twigs, bird migrations, Daylight Savings, seasonal mythbusting, pumpkin spice vs. apple cider, the best temperature to wear sweaters, why the Halloween aisle springs up in summer and how global temperature shifts affect the whole food web. Bonus: the most candid, touching thoughts Alie's ever heard from a scientist studying climate. Get this one in your ears and hearts. </p><p>Follow Dr. Libby Ellwood on <a href="http://Twitter.com/libbyellwood" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>A donation went to <a href="http://SaveGPOrangutans.org" target="_blank">SaveGPOrangutans.org</a> </p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://zevoinsect.com/ologies" target="_blank">Zevoinsect.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://linkedin.com/ologies" target="_blank">linkedin.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://calm.com/ologies" target="_blank">calm.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://betterhelp.com/ologies" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/ologies</a>; </p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/phenology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/phenology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Potterology Part 2 (WIZARD SCIENCE) with Rebecca Lai

<p>**UPDATE: since this episode was first released, J.K. Rowling has said and written some deeply transphobic sentiments and for this, Alie no longer stans nor supports her. So in listening to this episode, let's marvel at the -ologist herself and her love of Chemistry and remember that feminism is intersectional and trans women are women, and trans folks are welcome and beloved in the Ologies universe.**</p> <p> </p> <p>PART 2: Your questions answered by Dr. Rebecca Lai, as a continuation of last week's foundational episode.</p> <p>Accio: ALL YOUR DREAMS COMING TRUE. Whether you've never read the Harry Potter series -- or you have dogeared copies on your nightstand -- there's something for everyone in this 2-part episode dissecting the science of the spells in J.K. Rowling's books. Electrochemist and professor Dr. Rebecca Lai is a devoted fan who teaches a university course called "A Muggle’s Guide to Harry Potter’s Chemistry." Alie travels to her lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to chat about disappearing ink, gold nanoparticles, ancient alchemy, spells that burn your enemy's eyes, others that protect you from the elements, how writing a novel is like a scientific experiment and how to keep going in the face of stumbling blocks. </p> <p>**Bonus: I managed not to swear, so you can listen with the kiddos in your life. </p> <p>A donation went to <a href="http://pbs.org/">PBS.org</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://zevoinsect.com/ologies">Zevoinsect.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/OLOGIES">TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/OLOGIES</a>; <a href="http://betterhelp.com/ologies">betterhelp.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://kiwico.com/OLOGIES">kiwico.com/OLOGIES</a></p> <p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/potterology">alieward.com/ologies/potterology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Potterology Part 1 (WIZARD SCIENCE) with Rebecca Lai

<p>**UPDATE: since this episode was first released, J.K. Rowling has said and written some deeply transphobic sentiments and for this, Alie no longer stans nor supports her. So in listening to this episode, let's marvel at the -ologist herself and her love of Chemistry and remember that feminism is intersectional and trans women are women, and trans folks are welcome and beloved in the Ologies universe.**</p> <p>Accio: ALL YOUR DREAMS COMING TRUE. Whether you've never read the Harry Potter series -- or you have dogeared copies on your nightstand -- there's something for everyone in this 2-part episode dissecting the science of the spells in J.K. Rowling's books. Electrochemist and professor Dr. Rebecca Lai is a devoted fan who teaches a university course called "A Muggle’s Guide to Harry Potter’s Chemistry." Alie travels to her lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to chat about disappearing ink, gold nanoparticles, ancient alchemy, spells that burn your enemy's eyes, others that protect you from the elements, how writing a novel is like a scientific experiment and how to keep going in the face of stumbling blocks.</p> <p>**Bonus: I managed not to swear, so you can listen with the kiddos in your life.</p> <p>A donation went to <a href="http://PBS.org">PBS.org</a></p> <p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://Zevoinsect.com/ologies">Zevoinsect.com/ologies</a>; TakeCareOf.com (code: OLOGIES); <a href="http://HelixSleep.com/ologies">HelixSleep.com/ologies</a>; HelloFresh.com/ologies80 (code: OLOGIES80)</p> <p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/potterology">alieward.com/ologies/potterology</a></p> <p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p> <p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS!</p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies">instagram.com/ologies</a></p> <p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p> <p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p> <p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Vexillology (FLAGS) with E. Tory Laitila

<p>Flags! How long have we flown them? Will you get arrested for stomping on one? Which ones are cute and which are fugly? Which colors don't we see on flags and why? How did all this flag etiquette originate? E. Tory Laitila, a textile expert who also handles Honolulu's flag protocol, gives the skinny on how to dispose of a flag, flags and conspiracy theories, history of the Pride flag, the oldest flags, which state flag needs a makeover the hardest, how to store flags, who designed our modern American flag and how you too can have ... fun with flags all year round. Also: pirate trivia.</p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.connectingtocollections.org/" target="_blank">Connecting to Collections</a> via <a href="https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/donate" target="_blank">CulturalHeritage.org </a></p><p>Sponsor links: WithCove.com/ologies; barkbox.com/ologies; trueandco.com/ologies (code: Ologies); kiwi.com/ologies</p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/vexillology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/vexillology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Paleontology (DINOSAURS) Encore Presentation with Michael Habib

<p>It's a trip back in time to a baby podcast! Hear the humble beginnings of Ologies as your Ol' Dadward takes a week to celebrate her parents' 50th wedding anniversary. This encore presentation of Paleontology -- complete with new bells, whistles, intro and a fresh secret or two at the end -- will remind you of the wonders of dino digs. Dr. Michael Habib of the beloved Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County answers questions such as: Did Ross Gellar ruin being a paleontologist? What's the hot goss on dino feathers? How did some dinos have four wings? Which costs more: a used sedan or a dinosaur? Also covered: why Alie used to feel meh about dinos (DON'T JUDGE) and the realities of cloning. Oh and penis implants. We talk about penis implants.</p><p>Next week we're back with a fresh as hell episode about Vexillology (FLAGS.) Get ready.</p><p>Follow Dr. Habib at <a href="http://Twitter.com/aeroevo" target="_blank">Twitter.com/aeroevo</a> or <a href="http://Instagram.com/habibinator" target="_blank">Instagram.com/habibinator</a></p><p>Sponsor links: kiwi.com/ologies; LinkedIn.com/ologies; FunctionofBeauty.com/ologies; trueandco.com/ologies (code: ologies)</p><p>A donation went to: <a href="http://nhm.org" target="_blank">nhm.org</a></p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/Paleoencore" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/Paleoencore</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Disasterology (DISASTERS) with Samantha Montano

<p>Floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados, explosions, hurricanes, oil spills, bombings, BAD THINGS: Why do they happen? What can we do to prepare? What is a disaster vs. a catastrophe? Who makes it their life's work to go help? Professional Disasterologist and Emergency Management expert Dr. Samantha Montano sits down to talk about disaster movies, the addiction of helping others, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the floods, looting, doomsday prepping, keeping calm under pressure, climate change, governmental budgets, cathedrals vs. islands, the myths of disasters, looking for the helpers, and how humans tend and befriend each other in times of chaos. </p><p>Dr. Montano's website: disaster-ology.com</p><p>Follow Dr. Montano on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/SamLMontano" target="_blank">@SamLMontano</a></p><p>Sponsor links: calm.com/ologies; Trueandco.com/ologies (code: ologies); kiwico.com/ologies</p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://billandersonfund.org/" target="_blank">billandersonfund.org</a></p><p>More links up at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/disasterology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/disasterology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

100th Episode: Best Life Advice from Ologists + 100 More Ologies

<p>ONE HUNDRED EPISODES, kiddos. From slimy hagfish coils on the ocean floor to the outer reaches of space. Into our brains and out a bird butt and beyond. Ol' Dadward reflects on the past 100 episodes by distilling the 5 best peptalk lifehack self-helpy pieces of advice she's learned from making Ologies for the last nearly two years. Also: a list of 100 potential more episodes and what's cooking for the next few weeks.</p><p>A donation went the SciCommCamp.com scholarship fund</p><p>Sponsor links: betterhelp.com/ologies (code: OLOGIES); TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/OLOGIES; TakeCareOf.com (code: OLOGIES)</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Saurology (LIZARDS) with Earyn McGee

<p>Saurologist and professional lizard scientist Earyn McGee visits Alie to go on a little lizard hunt, then they hunker down to chat about everything from tiny chameleons to drooling dragons, venomous thiccbois, legless lizards, geckos’ antigravity grip, festering dragon mouths, gila monster sightings, close encounters with lions, tangles of snoozy lizards, virgin births, and blood shooting from eyeballs. We also discuss Earyn’s wildly popular #FindThatLizard Twitter game and she gives us all some sound advice on social anxiety and how to succeed in literally any field or ambition. You’ll be squinting at bushes looking for lizards and when you see one, you’ll salute it. </p><p>Follow Earyn at Twitter.com/afro_herper and Instagram.com/afro_herper</p><p>Support #FindThatLizard via Patreon.com/findthatlizard</p><p>A donation went to: the <a href="https://www.ddcf.org/what-we-fund/environment/goals-and-strategies/strengthening-the-conservation-field/doris-duke-conservation-scholars-program" target="_blank">Doris Duke Conservation Scholarship Program </a></p><p>Sponsor links: Stitcher.com/ologies; WithCove.com/ologies; KiwiCo.com/ologies; TrueandCo.com/ologies (code: Ologies); Progressive.com</p><p>More links up at alieward.com/ologies/saurology</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Graphology (HANDWRITING/FORGERY) with Sylvia Kessler

<p>Is it weird to have different handwritings? How do you forge ancient documents? What pen should you use to write checks? Who is the greediest person in American history? Forensic document examiner Sylvia Kessler met up with Alie in the back of a Nebraska office store to chat about penmanship, ransom notes, court cases, self-expression, and we *very* lightly touch on the fringe -ology that uses handwriting to analyze personalities and how Barnum knew best when it comes to carnival "magic."</p><p>More about Sylva: http://forgerydetectionexperts.com</p><p>A donation went to: <a href="https://www.care.org/get-involved/letters-hope/classroom" target="_blank">Care.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: Stitcherapp.com/ologies; Trueandco.com/ologies (code: OLOGIES); Progressive.com; HelixSleep.com/OLOGIES</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Cnidariology (CORAL) with Shayle Matsuda

<p>Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? What even IS a coral? Where do they grow and what do they eat and why are they so pretty? Is it reefs or reeves? The wonderful and charming coral biologist and cnidariologist Shayle Matsuda of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology/UH Mānoa takes time out of his busy schedule during a coral spawning event to chat about how magical and beautiful coral can be and why reef health is important. Also: whether or not "Finding Nemo" got coral right, making transitions during grad school, and how to pursue your ambitions while being bravely authentic. He'll quickly become you favorite cnidariologist.</p><p>Follow Shayle Matsuda on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/wrong_whale" target="_blank">@wrong_whale</a></p><p>Donations went to <a href="https://paepaeoheeia.org/about-us/" target="_blank">paepaeoheeia.org</a> and <a href="http://pointfoundation.org " target="_blank">pointfoundation.org </a></p><p>Shayle's blog post about <a href="https://thehydro.us/blog-3060/2018/7/11/coral-spawning-a-race-against-time" target="_blank">coral spawning</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://linkedin.com/ologies" target="_blank">linkedin.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://kiwi.com/ologies" target="_blank">kiwi.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://calm.com/ologies" target="_blank">calm.com/ologies</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Disinfectiology (BLEACH) with Evan Rumberger

<p>It lives under your sink and may have saved your life but… WHAT THE FUNK IS BLEACH? Hot off of a beaker-laden lab tour, Alie chats with Dr. Evan Rumberger, a bleach scientist, about his work, his history, what bleach IS, what it turns into, and how to appreciate this household staple. Also: what exactly is in swimming pools and how to tie-dye shirts when you’re goth. This was part of a partnership with Clorox, but Alie thought the chemistry was cool enough to share with Ologites.</p><p>For more bleach facts, this link's got 'em: <a href="http://FactsAboutBleach.com" target="_blank">FactsAboutBleach.com</a></p><p>A donation went to the <a href="http://EvidenceAction.org" target="_blank">EvidenceAction.org</a> </p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://progressive.com/" target="_blank">Progressive.com</a>; <a href="http://TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ologies" target="_blank">TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ologies</a>; <a href="http://functionofbeauty.com/ologies" target="_blank">functionofbeauty.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://TakeCareOf.com" target="_blank">TakeCareOf.com</a> (code: OLOGIES)</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Nomology Part 2: (THE CONSTITUTION): Let's read the whole friggin thing.

<p>Have you ever read every word of The U.S. Constitution? You don't have to, because ol' Dadward here is about to read it into your ears and give little sidenotes to make sure we both understand it. </p><p>This episode is a follow up to Nomology with law professor Franita Tolson, so start there for the basics and learn why knowing your rights and using your voice can change the future. </p><p>Follow Franita Tolson at <a href="http://twitter.com/ProfTolson" target="_blank">Twitter.com/ProfTolson</a> and read more about her work <a href="https://gould.usc.edu/faculty/?id=73521" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/nomology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/nomology</a></p><p>An additional donation went to the American Civil Liberties Union. Learn more at <a href="http://www.aclu.org/" target="_blank">www.aclu.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://progressive.com/" target="_blank">Progressive.com</a>; <a href="http://kiwi.com/ologies" target="_blank">kiwi.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://TrueandCo.com/ologies" target="_blank">TrueandCo.com/ologies</a> (Code: ologies)</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Nomology (THE CONSTITUTION) with Franita Tolson

<p>If you've never read The Constitution, you're like most of us. What does it even say?! Most Americans aren't law scholars, which is why we sat down with a Dean of USC's Gould School of Law, Professor Franita Tolson, to have her give us the crib sheet on the most important document in the free world. What's up with the amendments? What are the articles? What does it mean to be an American? What rights do we have? How did we get them and how do we keep them? We also discuss what it was like having Barack Obama as her law professor, if she reads the Apple Terms & Conditions, the Civil Rights Movement, Hamilton, whether Trump can be impeached, how to get familiar with the best SCOTUS gossip and Shonda Rhimes. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to wink at the Constitution and say "I get you" and you also might be engaging in more peaceful protests or applying to law school or hanging Professor Tolson's portrait on your wall.</p><p>Follow Franita Tolson at <a href="http://Twitter.com/ProfTolson" target="_blank">Twitter.com/ProfTolson</a> and read more about her work <a href="https://gould.usc.edu/faculty/?id=73521" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/nomology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/nomology</a></p><p>A donation went to the American Civil Liberties Union. Learn more at <a href="http://www.aclu.org/" target="_blank">www.aclu.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://progressive.com/" target="_blank">Progressive.com</a>; TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ologies; <a href="http://withcove.com/ologies" target="_blank">WITHCOVE.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://ohmygut.info/podcast" target="_blank">OhMyGut.info/podcast</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Cabinology (CABINS) with Dale Mulfinger

<p>Log cabins, woodsy getaways, A-frame cuties, cottages, tiny homes, lake houses: WE GET INTO IT. World famous Minnesota architect, author, professional cabinologist and human delight Dale Mulfinger sits down to discuss everything from what makes a cabin a cabin, to why we bond better surrounded by wood, Scandinavian hygge-ness, where to situate windows, cabin history, horror flicks and vacation activities. Alie sits there starry-eyed and stammers a bunch because she's so excited.</p><p>More on Dale Mulfinger: <a href="http://salaarc.com" target="_blank">salaarc.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/salaarchitects/" target="_blank">SALA Architects on Instagram</a></p><p>Donations went to: <a href="http://www.aia-mn.org/resources/mn-architectural-foundation/programs/wigington-scholarship/" target="_blank">Clarence Wigington Minority Architectural Scholarship</a> & <a href="http://slavedwellingproject.org" target="_blank">slavedwellingproject.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://Progressive.com" target="_blank">Progressive.com</a>, “<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/epicdigital/you-3" target="_blank">You</a>” podcast by Okta; <a href="http://kiwico.com/Ologies" target="_blank">Kiwico.com/Ologies</a>; , <a href="http://OhMyGut.info/podcast" target="_blank">OhMyGut.info/podcast</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/cabinology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/cabinology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Disease Ecology (LYME/TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES) with Andrea Swei

<p>Lyme Disease! Powassan virus! That Lonestar tick meat allergy! Paralysis ticks! Acarology taught us all about the eight-legged villains that aim for our crevices, but Disease Ecologist Dr. Andrea Swei offers a deep dive under the skin to learn more about what nasties a tick can give us. We chat a whole bunch about Lyme Disease: its prevalence, testing, treatment, which animals carry it, “chronic Lyme” vs. post-treatment Lyme. We also cover how lizards might harbor a helpful protein, two Ukrainian princesses by the names of Borrelia and Babesia, why you'll want chickens and possums hanging out at your barbecues, Lyme vaccines, pet care, symptoms, prevention and what scares her most. This one's a wonderful episode on its own, but is even better as a follow up to Acarology: the nightmare lesson of how ticks work. </p><p>Listen to the Acarology (TICKS) episode: <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/acarology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/acarology</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Swei on Twitter @<a href="https://twitter.com/Andeswei" target="_blank">Andeswei<strong> </strong></a>or @<a href="https://twitter.com/SweiLab" target="_blank">SweiLab </a></p><p>Donations went to: <a href="https://www.ucsusa.org" target="_blank">Union of Concerned Scientists</a>, and <a href="https://826valencia.org" target="_blank">826 Valencia</a></p><p>Sponsor links: “You” podcast by Okta; <a href="http://Kiwico.com/Ologies" target="_blank">Kiwico.com/Ologies</a>; <a href="http://HelixSleep.com/Ologies" target="_blank">HelixSleep.com/Ologies</a>; <a href="http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/ologies" target="_blank">thegreatcoursesplus.com/ologies</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/diseaseecology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/diseaseecology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Island Ecology (ISLANDS) with Andy Kraemer

<p>What IS an island? How do birds and plants and mammals GET there? Why do we like going to islands? Dr. Andy Kraemer studies how life populates and survives on hunks of remote rock and chats all about the Galapagos Islands -- where he does his research. We address the smallest island in the world, the largest, some bananas biological adaptations, Darwin's finchy mistakes, some nude people and a Baroness who got caught up in a homicide scandal, and shrinking skeletons. Also: pirates and prison islands.</p><p>Follow Dr. Andy Kraemer at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/andykraemer" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/andykraemer</a></p><p>Donations went to: <a href="http://islandconservation.org" target="_blank">islandconservation.org</a> and <a href="https://www.ecologyproject.org/about" target="_blank">ecologyproject.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: Podcast "<a href="https://www.youpodcast.co/" target="_blank">YOU</a>" by Okta, <a href="http://TakeCareOf.com" target="_blank">TakeCareOf.com</a> (code OLOGIES), <a href="http://Trueandco.com/ologies" target="_blank">Trueandco.com/ologies</a><strong> (</strong>code: OLOGIES), <a href="http://Progressive.com" target="_blank">Progressive.com</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/islandecology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/islandecology</a></p><p>You Are That podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/00WJ2qzCeIeetwRy23ABEZ" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/00WJ2qzCeIeetwRy23ABEZ</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Acarology (TICKS) with Neeta Pardanani Connally

<p>Ticks: They’re tiny. They’re thirsty. They’re drooling vectors of various illnesses and they want nothing more than to cuddle up to your darkest crevices. In the episode, learn how to remove a tick, if you should spray your yard and with what, how landscaping affects tick exposure, why Lyme Disease is spreading, the Lone Star Tick rolling into town, how to protect your pets and why the CC ruined poppyseed muffins. Acarologist, medical entomologist and tick expert Dr. Neeta Pardanani Connally chats with me from her West Connecticut State University Tick Lab to discuss al of these things and to charm her way into your heart like a hypostome under your skin. </p><p>Follow Dr. Neeta Pardanani Connally at:</p><p><a href="http://Twitter.com/tickLab" target="_blank">Twitter.com/tickLab</a></p><p><a href="http://Instagram.com/TickLab" target="_blank">Instagram.com/TickLab</a></p><p>Her website: <a href="http://wcsuticklab.com" target="_blank">wcsuticklab.com</a></p><p>A donation was made to <a href="http://TickEncounter.org" target="_blank">TickEncounter.org</a></p><p>Her videos are up at <a href="http://SpraySafePlaySafe.org" target="_blank">SpraySafePlaySafe.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://bioliteenergy.com/ologies" target="_blank">bioliteenergy.com/ologies</a> (code: Ologies); <a href="http://KiwiCo.com/ologies" target="_blank">KiwiCo.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://LinkedIn.com/Ologies" target="_blank">LinkedIn.com/Ologies</a>; <a href="http://Storyworth.com/ologies" target="_blank">Storyworth.com/ologies</a> </p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/acarology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/acarology</a></p><p>You Are That podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/00WJ2qzCeIeetwRy23ABEZ" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/00WJ2qzCeIeetwRy23ABEZ</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Psychological Traumatology (PTSD & STRESS) with Nicholas Barr

<p>What happens to the brain under extreme stress? Why do past traumas haunt us? What kind of therapies work for veterans? And what can we do in day-to-day life to be more resilient to adverse experiences? Traumatologist and social worker Dr. Nicholas Barr has studied PTSD in veterans and homeless youth and explains how traumas affect the rest of our lives and how to bounce back by getting a little help. Also: great resources for lower-cost therapy and what you can do to support loved ones who have experienced trauma. Oh, and Alie needs to adopt a dog.</p><p>Follow Dr. Nicholas Barr at twitter.com/DrNicholasBarr1</p><p>A donation was made to: <a href="http://militaryfamily.org/" target="_blank">militaryfamily.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies" target="_blank">KiwiCo.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://omgyes.com/ologies" target="_blank">OMGyes.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://airbnb.com/Experiences" target="_blank">AirBNB.com/Experiences</a></p><p>More links at alieward.com/ologies/traumatology</p><p>You Are That podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/00WJ2qzCeIeetwRy23ABEZ" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/00WJ2qzCeIeetwRy23ABEZ</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Behavioral Ecology (REPRODUCTIVE TRADEOFFS) with Amy Worthington

<p>Why do we bone? Why should we have kids? When should we have kids? Crickets might answer all these questions. Dr. Amy Worthington of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska studies "life history tradeoffs:" when to allocate resources to reproduction versus preserving your own health. Whether you're an insect ghosting a buster mate or a millennial waiting to have kids until the economy gets better, you may learn a thing or two about whether having kids is worth it.</p><p>Follow Dr. Amy Worthington at <a href="http://Twitter.com/WorthingtonLab" target="_blank">Twitter.com/WorthingtonLab</a></p><p>Dr. Worthington's blog <a href="http://amymworthington.wordpress.com" target="_blank">amymworthington.wordpress.com</a></p><p>A donation was made to: <a href="https://fontenelleforest.org/about/" target="_blank">fontenelleforest.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies" target="_blank">KiwiCo.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://OhMyGut.info/podcast" target="_blank">OhMyGut.info/podcast</a>, <a href="http://awaytravel.com/ologies" target="_blank">awaytravel.com/ologies</a> (code: OLOGIES), <a href="http://Trueandco.com/ologies" target="_blank">Trueandco.com/ologies</a> (code: OLOGIES)</p><p>More links up at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/behavioralecology" target="_blank">www.alieward.com/ologies/behavioralecology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

BONUS Minisode: Preview of Alie on Bill Nye's "Science Rules!"

<p>Announcement: BILL NYE HAS A PODCAST. And Alie's his first guest. Bill Nye’s on a mission to change the world, one phone call at a time and yer ol’ Dadward VonPodcast is first in the chair helping field questions. Yes she is freaking out about this and yes you should listen. In “Science Rules!," he tackles the curliest questions on just about anything in the universe with his signature knowledge and affability. And Alie shares her strategies for science communication. Take a listen to the preview here and then get the full episode of Alie on “Science Rules!” TODAY via your favorite podcast app or the link below.</p><p>Full episode here: https://www.askbillnye.com</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Mycology (MUSHROOMS) with Tom Volk

<p>Mushrooms! Psilocybin! Humungous fungus! Black mold! Foraging! The incredibly charming and warm Dr. Tom Volk, world-renown mushroom expert, welcomes Alie into his office to dive deep into the underground world of fungal enthusiasts and touch on pathogens and medicinal therapies. Dr. Volk himself is a heart transplant patient, and shares how his life has been changed since a donor saved it. Also: Alie holds his old heart in her hands.</p><p>Dr. Tom Volk's <a href="https://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/" target="_blank">awesome fungus website</a></p><p>This week's donations were made to <a href="https://www.donatelife.net/mission-vision/" target="_blank">DonateLife.net</a> and <a href="http://msafungi.org/" target="_blank">The Mycological Society of America</a> </p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies" target="_blank">KiwiCo.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://BioliteEnergy.com/Ologies" target="_blank">BioliteEnergy.com/Ologies</a> (code: OLOGIES), <a href="http://Takecareof.com" target="_blank">Takecareof.com</a> (code OLOGIES30), <a href="http://TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ologies" target="_blank">TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ologies</a>, <a href="http://Stitchfix.com/Ologies" target="_blank">Stitchfix.com/Ologies</a></p><p>More links up at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/mycology" target="_blank">www.alieward.com/ologies/mycology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Bufology (TOADS) with Priya Nanjappa

<p>Toaaaaads! Friend or foe? Dive into a toad hollow with bufologist and charming human Priya Nanjappa, who is a wealth of knowledge and a font of affection for toads. Which toads are the biggest, the most poisonous, the history of the cane toad, toad licking, orgies with pythons, mating calls, evolution, wart film flam, witch myths , toad abodes and more. This episode will change the way you crouch down and shake hands with your tiny backyard grumpa.</p><p>Follow Priya at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/toadallypriya" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/toadallypriya</a> or <a href="http://Instagram.com/wildbeautifulworld" target="_blank">Instagram.com/wildbeautifulworld</a></p><p>A donation was made to The Amphibian & Reptile Conservancy: <a href="https://amphibianandreptileconservancy.org" target="_blank">https://amphibianandreptileconservancy.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://Trueandco.com/ologies" target="_blank">Trueandco.com/ologies</a> (code: ologies); <a href="http://KiwiCo.com/ologies" target="_blank">KiwiCo.com/ologies</a>; <a href="http://LinkedIn.com/ologies" target="_blank">LinkedIn.com/ologies</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Minisode: All of My Secret Travel Trips + Some Updates

<p>THAT'S RIGHT IT'S A MINISOHDA FROM MINNESOHDA. On the last stop of a six-state Midwest tour interviewing -ologists for future episodes, your ol' Dadward Von Podcast was going to serve up a re-run this week. HOWEVER, I love you all too much and instead I recorded a solo episode in my rental car of the best travel tips I've amassed from the last decade of being on the road. How to pack, what to pack, ideas for mini-trips that don't cost a lot, airport etiquette, cheap flight strategies, why first class actually kinda sucks, face hammocks, how to avoid single-use plastics on the road, offsetting your carbon footprint, jet lag busters, hydration reminders and more. A compact quick episode chock-o-block with secret tips to make your trips go smoothly. Recorded in a rental car in broad daylight in Minneapolis.</p><p>Also a donation went to: <a href="http://www.carbon fund.org" target="_blank">www.carbon fund.org</a>.</p><p>Sponsor links: Nutter Puffs <a href="http://amazon.com/popchips" target="_blank">amazon.com/popchips</a> (code: 20OLOGIES); Calm <a href="http://www.calm.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.calm.com/ologies</a>; CLR <a href="http://www.CLRbrands. com" target="_blank">www.CLRbrands. com</a></p><p>Huge thank you to all of the folks in the Ologies Transcribers Facebook group and Emily White for making transcripts a reality. If you need a professional transcriptionist: hireEmilyWhite@gmail.com. She is truly a gem.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Addictionology (ADDICTION) with Erin Parisi

<p>"Addiction doesn't have to be a bummer!," quoth addictionologist Erin Parisi, who has some uplifting and hopeful tales from her professional life. But content warning: it's definitely not a day in the park. Tune in for some info on alcohol dependence, smoking, opiates, behavioral addictions, how addiction can futz with your reward systems, some sobering statistics, what we can learn from rat parties, how childhood experiences can set the stage for substance dependence later, how many people are in recovery, what to do if a friend or loved one seems to have a problem, how to tell if you might have a problem, enjoying your grandpa's casserole, cuddling babies and more.</p><p>Erin Parisi's website: <a href="http://www.erincanhelp.com" target="_blank">www.erincanhelp.com</a></p><p>To find publicly-funded treatment centers in your state, call 1-800-622-HELP or go to <a href="http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov" target="_blank">www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov</a></p><p>For sliding scale therapy, look into <a href="http://openpathcollective.org" target="_blank">openpathcollective.org</a></p><p>Donations were made to: <a href="http://DrugAbuse.gov" target="_blank">DrugAbuse.gov</a> and <a href="http://EndtheBacklog.org" target="_blank">EndtheBacklog.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://KiwiCo.com/ologies" target="_blank">KiwiCo.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://StitchFix.com/ologies" target="_blank">StitchFix.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://Zola.com/ologies" target="_blank">Zola.com/ologies</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/addictionology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/addictionology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Hagfishology (HAGFISH) with Tim Winegard

<p>Hagfish: these floppy hot dogs of the deep sea deserve our undying respect. Tim Winegard is a professional hagfishologist (YES IT'S A WORD) at Chapman University, and he dishes on the world's slimiest treasures. Prepare to hear about swift escapes, spellbinding clots of slime, patchy backstories, aphrodisiacs, outlasting extinction events, why you don't always need a spine, eating your way out of a dead whale, and -- like a slippery messiah -- turning water to slime. Also Alie confronts her fear of m*cus.</p><p>Comparative Biomaterials Lab at Chapman University: https://sites.chapman.edu/fudge/</p><p>Sponsors: <a href="http://TrueandCo.com/ologies" target="_blank">TrueandCo.com/ologies</a> (code: ologies), <a href="http://TakeCareof.com" target="_blank">TakeCareof.com</a> (code: Ologies50), <a href="http://amazon.com/popchips " target="_blank">amazon.com/popchips </a>(code: 20Ologies)</p><p>This week's donation went to the Wildlife Research Station: https://www.algonquinwrs.ca</p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/hagfishology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/hagfishology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Scorpiology (SCORPIONS) with Lauren Esposito

<p>Scorpions: the victims of undue shade. If you've ever wanted to impress a date with weird facts THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU. A handful of people on planet Earth have a PhD in scorpions and Dr. Lauren Esposito is one of them. She spills the beans on how venom works, what's up with the blacklight glow effect, how dangerous they *really* are, what all the movies get wrong, the best names for scorpions, where she's traveled to look under rocks, where a scorpion's butt is, if scorpions dance or make out (SPOILER: YES), what good mothers they are, how big they used to be millions of years ago and how -- technically speaking -- they are not poisonous. Also: how much does a gallon of venom cost? Oh, and why she started the visibility campaign 500 Queer Scientists. Get this one in your ears right away. </p><p>Follow Dr. Esposito at <a href="http://twitter.com/arachnologynerd" target="_blank">twitter.com/arachnologynerd</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/caribales" target="_blank">instagram.com/caribales</a> and check out</p><p><a href="http://500QueerScientists.com" target="_blank">500QueerScientists.com</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://Calm.com/Ologies" target="_blank">Calm.com/Ologies</a>, <a href="http://KiwiCo.com/Ologies" target="_blank">KiwiCo.com/Ologies</a>, <a href="http://LinkedIn.com/Ologies" target="_blank">LinkedIn.com/Ologies</a></p><p>This week's donation went to: <a href="http://www.Islandsseas.org" target="_blank">www.Islandsseas.org</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/scorpiology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/scorpiology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">twitter.com/ologies</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">instagram.com/ologies</a></p><p>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">twitter.com/AlieWard</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/AlieWard" target="_blank">instagram.com/AlieWard</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

FIELD TRIP: How to Change Your Life via the Natural History Museum of LA

<p>After last week's heavy episode, Alie takes a little break with a Field Trip to one of her favorite places, the Natural History Museum of LA County. Hop in her pocket to hear about singing trees, hungry harpy eagles, architectural antelopes, crows that know your car, a pelt vault, sea serpents, willow huts, why Alie started loitering around in a vest, her personal list of must-see hidden exhibits, "Secrets from the Vault," her new live series for First Fridays in April and June, plus excerpts from the NHM's new book, Wild LA: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles -- and how volunteering could quite possibly change your life. Also: the worst shoes ever.</p><p>More info on the museum at <a href="http://NHM.org" target="_blank">NHM.org</a></p><p><a href="https://nhm.org/site/activities-programs/first-fridays/april-2019" target="_blank">First Fridays: Secrets from the Vault</a></p><p>VIDEO: Last month's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq3FUnwvrO0&t=1369s" target="_blank">"Secrets from the Vault" livestream</a> with Dr. Jann Vandetti:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq3FUnwvrO0&t=1369s</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Explore-Amazing-Nature-Angeles/dp/1604697105" target="_blank">Wild LA</a> book! Get it!: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Explore-Amazing-Nature-Angeles/dp/1604697105</p><p>A donation was made to <a href="http://TicketsforKids.org" target="_blank">TicketsforKids.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/ologies" target="_blank">TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://Stitchfix.com/ologies" target="_blank">Stitchfix.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://TrueandCo.com/ologies" target="_blank">TrueandCo.com/ologies</a> (code Ologies),</p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/fieldtripNHM" target="_blank">www.alieward.com/ologies/fieldtripNHM</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, pins, totes, shirts, etc.</p><p>Follow Ologies at <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagra</a><a href="http://instgram.com/ologies" target="_blank">m</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Follow Alie Ward at <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter.com</a></p><p>Editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Ologies theme music by Nick Thorburn</p><p>Music beds by</p><p>Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)</p><p>"Drone In D," "Division," and "Garden Music"</p><p>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License</p><p>Special thanks to Erin Talbert and Hannah Lipow for adminning the Ologies Podcast Facebook group, to Boni Dutch and Shannon Feltus for managing OlogiesMerch.com, to interns Caleb Patton and Haeri Kim, and to editor Steven Ray Morris. I FERGOTTED TO DO THAT PART OF THE POD!</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Victimology (CRIME VICTIMS) with Callie Rennison

<p>In a world saturated with CSI spinoffs and true crime documentaries, we look at a criminology subset focusing not on the pathology of the killers, but on the victims of crime: their experiences, vulnerability, survival rates, statistics, trauma, and recovery. In the least goofy episode to date, the brilliant and warm professional victimologist Dr. Callie Rennison of the University of Colorado chats about resources, historical changes of perspective, gender's role in victimization and how people of color and Native populations are at a tragically higher risk for violent victimization. Also covered, PTSD and fear at school, trauma from homophobia and how Dr. Rennison used Brock Turner as a textbook illustration for a rapist. If the superficial thirst for serial killer stats doesn't sit quite right with you or you'd love a career that gives back, this episode might be just what you need. Also please get a Ph.D and be one of Dr. Rennison's colleagues. </p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/c_rennison" target="_blank">Dr. Callie Rennison on Twitter</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://Trueandco.com/ologies" target="_blank">Trueandco.com/ologies</a> (code: Ologies) & <a href="http://Amazon.com/popchips" target="_blank">Amazon.com/popchips</a> (code 20ologies)</p><p>This week's donations were made to <a href="http://RAINN.org" target="_blank">RAINN.org</a>, <a href="https://justbeinc.wixsite.com/justbeinc/purpose-mission-and-vision" target="_blank">Just Be, Inc.</a>, <a href="https://www.commonjustice.org" target="_blank">Common Justice</a>, <a href="https://www.iwgia.org/en/" target="_blank">IWGIA</a>, <a href="https://insight-out.org/index.php/programs/grip-program" target="_blank">GRIP</a> & <a href="http://www.allparrotrescue.com" target="_blank">All Parrot Rescue</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/victimology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/victimology</a></p><p>"<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indivisible-Coming-Home-Deep-Connection/dp/0997727705" target="_blank">Indivisible</a>" book by Christine Mason</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Astrobiology (ALIENS) with Kevin Peter Hand

<p>ALIENS! EXTRATERRESTRIALS! MARTIANS! Let's. Get. Into. It. The phenomenal Dr. Kevin Peter Hand of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory dishes on the oceans of distant moons, methane rivers, E.T., ice crusts, what might be out there, the timeline of possibly finding them, ghosts, aliens, dark matter, if we should fear making contact with intergalactic beings, if the government is hiding alien secrets, how finding extraterrestrial microbes would change the way we see life on this here tiny blue dot in space. Also: the galactic bulge. </p><p>Dr. Kevin Peter Hand's<a href="https://science.jpl.nasa.gov/people/Hand/" target="_blank"> JPL profile</a></p><p>Dr. Kevin Peter Hand on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/alienoceans" target="_blank">@alienoceans</a> and Instagram <a href="http://Instagram.com/kevin_peter_hand" target="_blank">@kevin_peter_hand</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://KiwiCo.com/Ologies" target="_blank">KiwiCo.com/Ologies</a>, <a href="http://Calm.com/Ologies" target="_blank">Calm.com/Ologies</a></p><p>This week's donations were made to <a href="https://travellingtelescope.co.uk" target="_blank">Traveling Telescope</a> & Vermont's <a href="http://manchesterrescuesquad.org" target="_blank">Manchester Rescue Squad</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/astrobiology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/astrobiology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Ludology (VIDEO GAMES) with Jane McGonigal

<p>Video games! Tabletop games! IRL role-play gaming! The ... lottery? Dr. Jane McGonigal is a video game developer, TED speaker, bestselling author and total badass with a deep knowledge of how games -- and especially video games -- can motivate, soothe and connect us. We talk about everything from Monopoly to dance offs, Fortnite, vintage Atari, VR, the challenge of Dark Souls, the sweetness of League of Legends, how Tetris can get you through rough times and the health issue that caused Dr. McGonigal to create her huge hit, SuperBetter. Also: why everyone who loves games and everyone who hates games should hear this.</p><p><a href="http://JaneMcGonigal.com" target="_blank">JaneMcGonigal.com</a></p><p>Dr. Jane McGonigal on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/Avantgame" target="_blank">@Avantgame</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://TakeCareof.com" target="_blank">TakeCareof.com</a> (code: OLOGIES50), <a href="http://LinkedIn.com/Ologies" target="_blank">LinkedIn.com/Ologies</a>, <a href="http://StitchFix.com/ologies" target="_blank">StitchFix.com/ologies</a></p><p>This week's donation was made to <a href="http://AbleGamers.org" target="_blank">AbleGamers.org</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/ludology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/ludology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Etymology (WORD ORIGINS) with Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist Podcast

<p>The brilliant and dazzling Helen Zaltzman, host of The Allusionist podcast and person who technically for a living researches the origins of language and thus is an etymologist, visits Alie's apartment to chat about various word origins, gender in language, the Bible a.k.a. The Oxford English Dictionary, origins of the filthiest slang, emoji decoding, mediocrity, step parents, babies wearing glasses, Greek kimonos, the romance of languages and the fundamental truth that language is always changing whether you want it to or not. Also tomatoes, pliable boobs, avocados, and fish trails.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.theallusionist.org" target="_blank">The Allusionist Podcast</a>, <a href="http://helenzaltzman.com" target="_blank">HelenZaltzman.com</a></p><p>Follow Helen on <a href="https://twitter.com/helenzaltzman" target="_blank">Twitter</a> & <a href="http://Instagram.com/helenzaltzman" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://TrueandCo.com/ologies" target="_blank">TrueandCo.com/ologies</a> (code: ologies) & <a href="http://Amazon.com/popchips" target="_blank">Amazon.com/popchips</a> (code: 20ologies)</p><p>This week's donation was made to <a href="http://POPStheclub.com" target="_blank">POPStheclub.com</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/etymology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/etymology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Thermophysiology (BODY HEAT) with Shane Campbell-Staton

<p>This episode, and Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton, are a true joy. The UCLA professor, host of the Biology of Superheroes Podcast and Thermophysiologist talks about big animals vs. little ones, lizard storms, dinosaur blood, hibernating bears, why you sweat in your sleep, antifreeze frogs, miracle hamsters, why different people run at very different temperatures, how comic books influence the way he sees science, learning how his brain works and some time management hacks that he uses as a professor and host of an amazing podcast. Get ready to have a new science buddy.</p><p>Listen to <a href="https://thebiologyofsuperheroespodcast.podbean.com" target="_blank">The Biology of Super Heroes</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Campbell-Staton on <a href="http://Twitter.com/scampbellstaton" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, as well as <a href="http://twitter.com/superbiopodcast" target="_blank">his podcast</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://thegreatcourses.com/ologies" target="_blank">TheGreatCourses.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://Kiwico.com/ologies" target="_blank">Kiwico.com/ologies</a>, and <a href="http://podsurvey.com/ologies" target="_blank">podsurvey.com/ologies</a></p><p>This week's donation was made to the <a href="http://podsurvey.com/ologies" target="_blank">Environmental Defense Fund</a> </p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Personality Psychology (PERSONALITIES) with Simine Vazire

<p>WHO ARE WE? Personality researcher & psychology professor Dr. Simine Vazire dishes about introverts, extroverts, self-esteem, sociopaths, neuroticism, conscientiousness, Buzzfeed quizzes, yearbook inscriptions, trusting people, screwing up your kids, acting like your parents, changing personality traits through therapy or medication and astrology being put to the test. Also, Alie finds out what kind of dog she is. </p><p>Dr. Simine Vazire on <a href="http://twitter.com/siminevazire" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>This week's donation was made to <a href="http://improvingpsych.org" target="_blank">improvingpsych.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://thegreatcourses.com/ologies" target="_blank">TheGreatCourses.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://Takecareof.com" target="_blank">Takecareof.com</a> (promo code: Ologies50), <a href="http://Handy.com/ologies" target="_blank">Handy.com/ologies</a> (promo code: Ologies), and TimesuckPodcast.com</p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/personalitypsychology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/personalitypsychology</a></p><p>Dr. Vazire's podcast, <a href="http://www.theblackgoatpodcast.com/posts/testing-1-2-3/" target="_blank">The Black Goat</a> </p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Matrimoniology (MARRIAGE) with Ben Karney

<p>Love! Romance! Intimate relationships! Marriage! Divorce! Remarriage! Clowns! This episode has it all. The wonderfully warm Dr. Benjamin Karney of the UCLA Marriage lab has been studying romance and intimate relationships for 20 years and sits down to chat about being single and the mechanisms behind finding a partner, what behaviors foster intimacy, why some couples stay together vs. splitting up, some bananas proposals, wedding budgets, how parenting affects marriage, historical problems with matrimony and his own experiences with marriage and divorce. These behaviors are also so applicable to friendships, work partnerships and as it turns out...professional clowns.</p><p>Dr. Ben Karney at the <a href="http://marriage.psych.ucla.edu/people.html" target="_blank">UCLA Marriage Lab</a></p><p>This week's donation was made to <a href="https://www.care.org/impact/stories/cares-work-end-gender-based-violence" target="_blank">Care.org</a>, which works to end gender-based violence.</p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://TheGreatCourses.com/ologies" target="_blank">TheGreatCourses.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://Linkedin.com/ologies" target="_blank">Linkedin.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://TrueandCo.com/ologies" target="_blank">TrueandCo.com/ologies</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://alieward.com/ologies/matrimoniology" target="_blank">alieward.com/ologies/matrimoniology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Biogerontology (AGING) with Caleb Finch

<p>How long can we live? How much of aging is genetics vs. environment? What does oral hygiene have to do with brain health? What causes Alzheimer’s? How do turtles and naked mole rats live so long? Are there any proven strategies for living a longer life? What's up with whiskey and eggs? World-renowned aging expert and biogerontologist Dr. Caleb "Tuck" Finch takes a quick break from his prolific research at USC to answer Alie's sometimes stupid questions about everything from molecules to movies. And she only has like, 3 life-altering epiphanies during the episode.</p><p>This week's donation was made to <a href="http://CureALZ.org" target="_blank">CureALZ.org</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/biogerontology" target="_blank">www.alieward.com/ologies/biogerontology</a></p><p>"<a href="http://americanthanatologist.com/store/bullshit-pens-1-pack" target="_blank">I don't have time for bullshit</a>" pen by Cole Imperi</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Cheloniology (SEA TURTLES) with Camryn Allen

<p>If you think you like sea turtles, get ready to become wildly obsessed with them. Cheloniologist Dr. Camryn Allen met up with Alie on a tropical island (ok, in a hotel room on a tropical island) to chat about flipper slappings, turtle rodeos, nesting BBs, current surfing, endangered statuses, field work, sleeping under water, world records, boopable noses, male:female ratios, mind-boggling navigation, what you can do to help them, and the many mysteries that still remain. Take a deep dive into the world of seartles. Or is it surtles? </p><p>Follow Dr. Camryn Allen on <a href="https://twitter.com/camryndallen" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>This week's donation was made to <a href="http://h-mar.org" target="_blank">Hawaii Marine Animal Response</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://kiwico.com/ologies" target="_blank">kiwico.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://zola.com/ologies" target="_blank">zola.com/ologies</a>, & <a href="http://trueandco.com/ologies" target="_blank">trueandco.com/ologies</a> </p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/cheloniology" target="_blank">www.alieward.com/ologies/cheloniology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Testudinology (TORTOISES) with Amanda Hipps

<p>What's a tortoise? What's a turtle? Why do they live so dang long? What's up with their junk? Wildlife biologist and testudinologist Amanda Hipps studies gopher tortoises and dishes about turtle nomenclature, cliques, dicks, behavior, burrows, evolution, habitats and more. If you don't dig tortoises yet, you're about to fall deep into a turtle tunnel in love with them.</p><p>Follow Amanda Hipps on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biophiliamanda/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/biophiliamanda" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>This week's donation was made to <a href="http://AlongsideWildlifeFoundation.org" target="_blank">AlongsideWildlifeFoundation.org</a></p><p>Sponsor link: <a href="http://www.thegreatcourses.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.thegreatcourses.com/ologies</a> </p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/testudinology" target="_blank">www.alieward.com/ologies/testudinology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Snow Hydrology (SNOW & AVALANCHES) with Ned Bair

<p>It's tiny! It's beautiful! It's cold! It can kill you. Snow and avalanche expert Dr. Ned Bair meets up on a bench during a layover to chat about the beauty of snowflakes, the best ammo for snowball fights, firing cannons at mountainsides, avalanche flam-flam, the dangers of snow patrolling, a lifesaving goat-antelope, the best and worst ski movies and a mentor that changed his life. Also: bomb cyclones and some tips on excavating your car. Or just staying inside.</p><p>More on <a href="https://www.eri.ucsb.edu/people/ned-bair" target="_blank">Dr. Ned Bair's work</a></p><p>This week's donation was made to <a href="http://ESAvalanche.org" target="_blank">ESAvalanche.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://www.kiwico.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.kiwico.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://www.thegreatcourses.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.thegreatcourses.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/ologies</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/snowhydrology" target="_blank">www.alieward.com/ologies/snowhydrology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> & <a href="http://Instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" target="_blank">Jarret Sleeper</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Minisode: Ologies Upgrades & Changes for 2019

<p>A few things are changing in the world of Ologies and I just wanted to take a few minutes in this bare-bones minisode to lay 'em out. Transcripts and bleeped versions will be available in the next month or two, donations are going to specific Ologist-chosen charities per episode, and finally, Ologies puts on big pants and has sponsors. Will I call you and talk to you about a bra? I just might. </p><p>Thank you for listening, for being Ologites and friends and Patrons. I love making this podcast and I'm excited to bring you another whole year. </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Felinology (CATS) with Mikel Delgado

<p>We love them. We live with them. We are mystified by them. Alie hunted down professional cat behavior expert Dr. Mikel Delgado who dishes on everything from toilet training to feral taming to neonatal kittens to cats eating our dead bodies to domestication, toxoplasmosis, litter box strategies, cats on leashes, why they want to sit on your laptop, how to play with cat toys the right way, why cats drool, if tigers make biscuits, catnip stupors and so much more. Get inside the head of your favorite, furry enigmas and you'll love them even more. Also: scoop that box.</p><p>Dr. Mikel Delgado's <a href="https://twitter.com/mikel_maria" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://catsandsquirrels.com" target="_blank">website</a>, and business <a href="http://www.felineminds.com" target="_blank">FelineMinds.com</a></p><p>A donation was made to <a href="http://www.KittenCentralofPlacerCounty.org" target="_blank">www.KittenCentralofPlacerCounty.org</a></p><p>Sponsor links: <a href="http://trueandco.com/ologies" target="_blank">trueandco.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://www.thegreatcourses.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.thegreatcourses.com/ologies</a>, <a href="http://www.careof.com" target="_blank">www.careof.com</a> (Code: Ologies50)</p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology" target="_blank">www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> </p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Entomophagy Anthropology (EATING BUGS AS SUSTAINABLE PROTEIN) with Julie Lesnik

<p>DO YOU CARE ABOUT THE APOCALYPSE? Okay cool. No matter what your diet, get this episode in your ears. Entomophagy Anthropologist Dr. Julie Lesnik -- an enthusiastic expert on bug eating -- breaks down the human past, present and future of insect cuisine for our surging population. If you're considering cutting back on meat, or if you're a vegan helping others explore more sustainable options, Dr. Lesnik will get you pumped as hell for changing mindsets. We talk about grasshopper tacos, ant omelettes, the nature of life, humane bug slaughter, water conservation, deep-fried scorpions, at-home mealworm farming, cricket chips, protein needs and the cultural biases that are literally killing us. Also: termite farts.</p><p>Dr. Julie Lesnik's website, <a href="https://www.entomoanthro.org/" target="_blank">www.entomoanthro.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9GrYOnwDbFEl1mMX9liKA" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to her brand new YouTube channel, <a href="https://www.octopusandape.com" target="_blank">Octopus & Ape</a></p><p>To try crickets: <a href="https://eatchirps.com" target="_blank">EatChirps.com</a>, use code Ologies10 for 10% off Chirp Chips</p><p>Aly Moore's <a href="https://bugible.com" target="_blank">Bugible.com</a> and <a href="https://www.eatbugsevents.com" target="_blank">EatBugsEvents.com</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-good-bad-brain/id1373165671?mt=2" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Ornithology (BIRDS) Encore Presentation with James Maley

<p>Birds! Horned screamers! Winged pirates! Just in time for the Audubon's winter <a href="https://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count" target="_blank">Christmas Bird Count</a> (which goes until Jan. 5) here is an encore presentation of an early episode. 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.</p><p>Moore Lab of Zoology on Instagram <a href="http://www.Instagram.com/mlzbirds" target="_blank">@mlzbirds</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/pardirallus" target="_blank">James Maley on Twitter</a> </p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Mixology (COCKTAILS) with Matthew Biancaniello

<p>Foraging, infusing, shaking, stirring: this one's got it all. How do you make weird, fancy drinks at home? How much booze should you buy for a party? What drinks do bartenders hate to make? How can you avoid a hangover? What are the best mocktails? Famed bar chef and mixologist Matthew Biancaniello tours Alie through Malibu fire aftermath and talks about his boggling backstory, why he doesn't go out much, the secret formula to making good drinks and why you shouldn't be afraid to be weird. </p><p>Matthew's <a href="http://matthewbiancaniello.com" target="_blank">website</a> and Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/EatYourDrink" target="_blank">@EatYourDrink</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-good-bad-brain/id1373165671?mt=2" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Selenology (THE MOON) with Raquel Nuno

<p>Are we crazier during a full moon? What is the Moon made of? Can we move to the Moon? Was the Moon landing a hoax? What's up with all those craters? Planetary geologist and selenologist Raquel Nuno loves the Moon and sits down to answer approximately 1 million of Alie's shameless questions. Gaze into the sky with newfound understanding and appreciation for our glowing buddy in the sky. Also: a burst bladder and a drunk moose.</p><p>Raquel Nuno's <a href="https://raquelnuno.com" target="_blank">website</a> and Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thespacegeologist" target="_blank">@thespacegeologist</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-good-bad-brain/id1373165671?mt=2" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> </p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Classical Archaeology (ANCIENT ROME) with Darius Arya

<p>If you LIVE for drama, you will LOVE dead Romans. Wars, murders, opulence and uprisings: a little something for everyone. Classical Archaeologist and TV host Dr. Darius Arya dishes about priceless garbage piles, lead poisoning, ancient political scandals, pottery graveyards, unearthing sculptures, tomb discoveries, what's under European cities, and how Roman society was a little like America these days. But also a lot different. And what we can learn from it.</p><p>Dr. Darius Arya's website, <a href="http://DariusAryaDigs.com" target="_blank">DariusAryaDigs.com</a>. He's also on <a href="http://Twitter.com/DariusAryaDigs" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://Instagram.com/DariusAryaDigs" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @DariusAryaDigs</p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /> </p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Microbiology (GUT BIOME) with Elaine Hsiao

<p>LOVE YOUR GUTS. 90% of your serotonin is made in your guts and you have hundreds of trillions of friends clinging to you at all times. Microbiologist Dr. Elaine Hsiao is a total badass who runs her own lab investigating the role of the gut biome in behaviors. She sat down to chat about anxiety, depression, elusive fecal transplants, autism, epilepsy, kombucha promises, autoimmune disorders, probiotics and more. Alie fanned out pretty hard and asked all of the questions about how your beloved, simmering insides affect your brain. It's gut-busting, mind-blowing info.</p><p>Check out Dr. Elaine Hsiao's <a href="https://hsiao.science" target="_blank">lab</a> or follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/pipethero" target="_blank">@pipethero</a> </p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Grateful-ology (GRATITUDE) is not totally a real word

<p>A (perhaps) much-needed refresher course on last year's gratitude minisode. As 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.</p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more about the <a href="https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/?_ga=2.258123976.334146073.1542657840-1048521104.1541647159" target="_blank">Greater Good Science Center</a> at UC Berkeley</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Food Anthropology (FEASTS) with Katherine Spiers

<p>Loosen your belts and tuck a napkin under your chin because feasting season is here. Katherine Spiers -- journalist, food anthropologist and host of the wondrous culinary history podcast <a href="http://www.smartmouthpodcast.com" target="_blank">Smart Mouth</a> -- lets Alie belly up for a buffet of questions about winter gatherings, Thanksgiving myths, stuffed peacocks, green bean casseroles, potato backstories, Friendsgivings, the hazards of deep frying, the eels of Jesus, some stuffing horrors and more.</p><p><br /></p><p>Listen to <a href="http://smartmouthpodcast.com" target="_blank">Smart Mouth</a> (perhaps the episodes with <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/smart-mouth/e/51774915" target="_blank">Alie "Lobster Roll" Ward</a> & <a href="http://www.smartmouthpodcast.com/home/2017/8/23/episode-41-corn-dogs-with-steven-ray-morris" target="_blank">Steven Ray "Corndogs" Morris</a>?)</p><p>Katherine Spiers's <a href="http://katherinespiers.tumblr.com" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/katherinespiers" target="_blank">Twitter</a> & <a href="http://www.Instagram.com/katherine_spiers" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Her brand new podcast network is <a href="http://www.TableCakes.com" target="_blank">TableCakes</a>.</p><p>Special thanks to poet and writer <a href="http://cerena.tumblr.com/bio" target="_blank">Kenzie Allen</a> (<a href="http://twitter.com/cerena" target="_blank">@cerena</a> on Twitter) for the insight & resources on Native perspectives of Thanksgiving. </p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Eschatology (THE APOCALYPSE) with Phil Torres

<p>Doomsday. The apocalypse. The End. Join scholar, author and professional existential risk philosopher Phil Torres for a surprisingly jovial romp through different "Oops we're screwed" scenarios that will lead to the destruction of the planet or extinction of our species. (Not to be confused with lepidopterologist/butterfly man, Phil Torres.) Find out where we're at on Ye Olde Doomsday clock, if any of us should have babies, if AI will destroy us, pop-cultural Antichrists, Black Mirror, simulations, technology as friend or foe, why voting matters (lookin’ at you, America) and how to remain chill in the face of doom. Also: the hottest underground bunkers on the market.</p><p><br /></p><p>Phil Torres is on Twitter <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/Xriskology" target="_blank">@Xriskology</a> and his website is <a href="http://www.risksandreligion.org" target="_blank">www.risksandreligion.or</a><a href="http://www.riskandreligion.org" target="_blank">g</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Corvid Thanatology (CROW FUNERALS) with Kaeli Swift

<p>Crows have funerals? CROWS HAVE FUNERALS. The inky black bird with the big brain warns and maybe mourns around their fallen friends and Dr. Kaeli Swift is here to tell us all about it. As an avid wildlife researcher and corvid specialist, she's observed death behaviors that will shock you to your bones and ruffle your hackles -- while somehow also making you cry about peanuts. Also: so much inspiration to keep being yourself and to work hard toward what you love. She is a hero. </p><p><br /></p><p>Dr. Kaeli Swift's <a href="https://corvidresearch.blog" target="_blank">Blog</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJwx6BBZDKgc8ITVQzQ2HQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/corvidresearch" target="_blank">Twitter</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/corvidresearch" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Somnology (SLEEP) Part 2 with Dr. W. Chris Winter

<p>Have you listened to Part 1 yet? No? Go on, git. Go do that. </p><p>Now if you have, this Part 2 is a bonanza of problem solving from neurologist and somnologist Dr. W. Chris Winter. He'll cover: if you should be taking sleep supplements or pills, sleep talking, apnea, why sleepiness makes us hungry, narcolepsy, the difference between insomnia and sleep deprivation, how to lucid dream, the dangers of shift work and some tactics to lull yourself to dreamland without any medications. ALSO: I share a family secret: my mom's insomnia buster -- newly dubbed the "Sleepy Fancy Nancy" -- that has literally never failed me. </p><p><br /></p><p>Dr. W. Chris Winter's <a href="http://www.cvilleneuroandsleep.com/" target="_blank">sleep clinic</a></p><p>Dr. W. Chris Winter's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KGZVRVO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank">book</a></p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/sportsleepdoc" target="_blank">twitter.com/sportsleepdoc</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Somnology (SLEEP) Part 1 with W. Chris Winter

<p>Birds do it. Bees do it. Why the hell can't we do it? Called "The Sleep Whisperer," neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. W. Chris Winter joins Alie for a thrilling 2-parter about why we need sleep, the ideal amount of it, what sleep does to the brain, insomnia, sleep stages, ideal bedtime conditions, and even the historical lore around sleep paralysis. Next week, we'll answer listener questions about everything from sleeping pills to brain performance to insomnia cures to apnea to sleepwalking to parenthood and shift work. Think of it as a free seminar to fix your life. Maybe.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dr. W. Chris Winter's <a href="http://www.cvilleneuroandsleep.com" target="_blank">sleep clinic</a></p><p>Dr. W. Chris Winter's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KGZVRVO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank">book</a></p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/sportsleepdoc" target="_blank">twitter.com/sportsleepdoc</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="http://www.stevenraymorris.com/" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Surgical Oncology (BREAST CANCER) with Donna-Marie Manasseh

<p>(Bonus: I bleeped any curse words so you can share this episode with your kids and your grandma.)</p><p>Yes, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month but Dr. Donna-Marie Manasseh spends 12 months a year as a tumor hunter, saving lives. She is brilliant, uplifting, hilarious and a hero, quite honestly. She sat down in her Brooklyn office to talk about prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, when to get screened, what to do if you feel something weird, how to look forward to mammograms, how men can help family members stay informed, self-care and how she unwinds. Also: getting help with boob honkery, and rubbing rocks on your pits. This episode might be required listening for literally ... everyone. All the people.</p><p><a href="https://www.maimonidesmed.org/find-a-doctor/find-a-doctor/donna%20marie-manasseh" target="_blank">Dr. Donna-Marie Manasseh</a> is the Chief of Breast Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center</p><p>A few Breast Cancer Awareness resources: <a href="http://cancer.org" target="_blank">cancer.org</a>, <a href="http://breastcancer.org" target="_blank">breastcancer.org</a>, <a href="http://komen.org" target="_blank">komen.org</a></p><p>A portion of Patreon donations this month were donated to breast cancer research.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgical-oncology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Ologiesology with Alie Ward (1-Year Anniversary Episode)

<p>Ever wanted to know how an episode of Ologies is made? Are you curious to learn about your host Alie Ward’s journey into science communication and beyond? If you need to know how Dad Ward does it all each week, this episode is for you.</p><p>Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/ologies</a></p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="http://twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>More links at <a href="http://www.alieward.com/" target="_blank">www.alieward.com</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" target="_blank">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies</a></p>

Functional Morphology (ANATOMY) with Joy Reidenberg

<p>Ever poked at roadkill? Watched videos of whales exploding? Drooled over a curio cabinet full of claws & bones? Peered into a jar with a pickled toad? Then this one is for you. Arguably the world's most famous comparative anatomist (and pretty-much-also functional morphologist) Dr. Joy Reidenberg pulls up a chair at Mt. Sinai Hospital to talk about her fascinating backstory, exploding whales, taxidermied chipmunks, dead toadfish, animal's weird anatomy and its function and how it might help human health. She is absolutely amazing and you will become obsessed with her work.</p><p>Dr. Joy Reidenberg on <a href="https://twitter.com/joyreidenberg" target="_blank">Twitter</a> & <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReidenbergTV/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/functional-morphology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="http://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Myrmecology (ANTS) with Terry McGlynn

<p>Cult-leader queens. Bullet ant stings. Kitchen pest hacks. The dynamics of a billion-sister megacolony. Dr. Terry McGlynn sits down to have a BIG discussion about itty-bitty creatures. Learn about tropical ants, urban ants, how they walk on water, which ones are picky eaters, which ones make weird sounds, what ant movies are bunk, and some self-help takeaways. Also: sniffing your relatives before deciding to kill them.</p><p>Dr. Terry McGlynn's <a href="https://www.leaflitter.org" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hormiga" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/myrmecology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT) with Kara Cooney

<p>After a decade of fandom, Alie finally meets famed Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney -- and forgets her equipment. They meet again for a spirited history lesson on ancient Egypt: the pyramids, the monarchs, the dynasties, the cats, the corpses, the curses. Kara also lays out the history of female kings and their parallels to modern Western politics, what it's like to talk to a mummy, and why we should stop overworking. Also: lost dongs and transparent toilets. This episode is one for the ages.</p><p>Dr. Kara Cooney's on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/KaraCooney" target="_blank"> Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karacooney/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Order "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Women-Ruled-World-Queens/dp/1426219776" target="_blank">When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt</a>," released Nov. 6 2018</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/egyptology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING) with Shah Selbe

<p>THIS IS UPLIFTING, I PROMISE. And it might just make you switch careers. As a bookend to last week's Oceanology episode, Conservation Technologist Shah Selbe chats about saving the planet with some well-intentioned technology. Wind turbines, solar cars, and all the ways in which sensors, drones, recycled smartphones and real-time data reporting can help conserve species, spaces and communities that are threatened. Hear inspiring tales of travel, art, adventure and putting engineering to good use from a former rocket-science turned professional do-gooder.</p><p>Also discussed: crocodile astrology, fishing vests and hippo power displays.</p><p><a href="https://Conservify.org" target="_blank">Conservify.org</a></p><p>Shah Selbe on <a href="https://twitter.com/shahselbe" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shahselbe/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/conservation-technology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Oceanology (OCEANS) with Ayana Johnson

<p>Are plastic straws really that bad? What's the oldest message in a bottle? Any scuba vs. snorkel strategies? Does sunscreen kill coral? Can we reverse ocean warming in our lifetime? In a conversation with ocean and policy expert Dr. Ayana Johnson, Alie struggles with finding a balance between the wonders and the bummers. For the first 15-20 minutes, learn weird ocean trivia, why we love the sea, and facts about the ocean's depths and beauty. Then, we get to the sad stuff: ocean health, climate change, acidification, pollution, policy and what we can all do.</p><p>If you've been feeling helpless, this episode gives you all the tools you need to understand and help our friend, the World Ocean.</p><p>Also: some great information about whale pee.</p><p>Dr. Johnson's <a href="https://OceanCollectiv.co" target="_blank">OceanCollectiv.co</a></p><p>Dr. Johnson's  <a href="https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ayanaeliza" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.Instagram.com/ayanaeliza" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Ferroequinology (TRAINS) with Matt Anderson

<p>Trains. Locomotives. Choochoos. Bullet trains. Hyperloops. Subways. How fast can they go? How did they change American history? Why do people love them? What should we do with all that abandoned track? Can you marry a train? What's it like to shovel coal into a steam engine?</p><p>Alie went off the rails at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan talking to an official ferroequinologist and curator Matt Anderson -- who confessed to some youthful railroad mischief, delivered a succinct slice of U.S. History, has train movie recommendations and discussed cars vs. trains in the great transportation debate. Also, why transporting isn't always about the trains.</p><p><a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/henry-ford-museum/exhibits/railroads/" target="_blank">The Henry Ford Museum Railroad Exhibit</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ferroequinology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Bonus Minisode: Kalology -- Your Letters

<p>As a companion to Kalology (BEAUTY STANDARDS) Alie reads your thoughts about appearance and beauty culture in this, a bonus minisode. You wrote in about how make-up is a creative outlet, how beauty standards can be an oppressive time suck, about hairy pits and culture clashes, money burdens, appearances in different professions, trans and non-binary perspectives, and what you wish the next generation did differently. Y'all made Ol' Ward tear up more than once, and it's an honor to share your stories.</p><p><a href="https://bodyandmedia.com" target="_blank">Dr. Renee Engeln's work</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Sick-Cultural-Obsession-Appearance/dp/0062469770" target="_blank">"Beauty Sick," the book</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Uo_OAbCSo&vl=en" target="_blank">Dr. Crystal Dilworth's TEDx Talk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/kalology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Kalology (BEAUTY STANDARDS) with Renee Engeln

<p>We love it. We hate it. BEAUTY CULTURE.</p><p>Looking good can make us feel decorated, empowered and more confident -- but why?</p><p>And why are certain groups subtly told to "make-up" for their appearance?</p><p>What's the line between self-care and oppression?</p><p>Psychologist and beauty-researcher Dr. Renee Engeln shines a huge bright floodlight on the sometimes ugly machinery of the billion-dollar beauty and "fitness" industry. This is an episode for make-up lovers, haters and the millions of us confused about being both at once. It's also an opportunity for dudes to learn just how how skewed the standards are. Buckle up -- this ologist will change the way you see the world, others and hopefully, yourself.</p><p><a href="https://bodyandmedia.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Renee Engeln's work</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Sick-Cultural-Obsession-Appearance/dp/0062469770" target="_blank">"Beauty Sick," the book</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/kalology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p> </p>

Oology (EGGS) with John Bates

<p>The biggest eggs! The smallest eggs! The people arrested for stealing the most eggs! Oologist Dr. John Bates gave Alie a tour of the egg vault at the Field Museum of Chicago and it was a barrage of beautiful sights and shocking facts about bird butts. Get ready for speckly eggs, falcon tales, delicate treasures, pigeon mysteries, modern research with old artifacts, Easter bullshit, and whether or not you can hatch chickens from grocery store eggs. Also the carnival ride Alie will never ever ever go on.</p><p><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/staff/profile/206" target="_blank">Field Museum of Chicago</a></p><p><a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/B/bo16093690.html" target="_blank">The Book of Eggs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Ophthalmology (EYES) with Reid Wainess

<p>75% of adult Americans have wonky vision of some kind, your host included. Longtime pal and real-life eye surgeon, Dr. Reid Wainess answers all the questions that you never bring up during appointments. He and Alie chat about how eyes are just little cameras in your skull, glasses vs. contacts, Lasik, why we cry, some boggling ER stories, how marijuana effects eyeballs, floaters, cataracts, eye color, dogs in goggles and more. Also: what happens if you choke under pressure and pick the wrong options in an eye exam? HOW SCREWED ARE YOU?</p><p><a href="https://www.acuityeyegroup.com/meet-our-doctors/detail/24/reid-wainess" target="_blank">Dr. Reid Wainess's practice</a></p><p>If you're in LA and and want Dr. Wainess to be your eye doc: 1-800-898-2020</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ophthalmology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p> </p>

Epidemiology (DISEASES) with 'This Podcast Will Kill You's' Erins Welsh & Allmann-Updyke

<p>TWO epidemiologists-named-Erin -- and hosts of the stellar <a href="https://thispodcastwillkillyou.podbean.com/" target="_blank">This Podcast Will Kill You</a> -- chat with Alie about historical horror stories, THE plague, cholera cocktails, flu shots, tick bombs, milkmaids, witch trials and more as they share their infectious enthusiasm for disease ecology. How much should you wash your hands? What's the best way to flirt with a stranger on a bus? Why are people scared of vaccines? What conspiracy theory enthralls Alie? So many questions with uncomfy, but fascinating, answers.</p><p>Listen to <a href="https://thispodcastwillkillyou.podbean.com" target="_blank">This Podcast Will Kill You</a></p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/tpwky" target="_blank">TPWKY</a> on Twitter</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/epidemiology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Selachimorphology (SHARKS) with Chris Lowe

<p>SHAAAARKS. Leading shark researcher Dr. Chris Lowe dishes about bad shark PR, behind-the-scenes <i>Jaws</i> trivia, his thoughts on <i>Sharknado</i>, surfing safety, immune system marvels, cannibal twins, shark personalities, sea sex, and knife teeth. Alie learns that sharks are not the ocean's sociopaths but true evolutionary marvels who suffer from sensationalized reputations and sometimes inside-out butts. Listen up as a science primer during this, the holy Week of the Shark.</p><p>(Note: the study of sharks can is also called elasmobranchology, a distinction which could also include skates and rays. Both -ologies are difficult to spell.)</p><p>Dr. Lowe's <a href="https://twitter.com/CSULBsharklab" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSULBSharkLab/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.csulb.edu/shark-lab" target="_blank">Dr. Chris Lowe's SharkLab</a> at Cal State University Long Beach</p><p>Track sharks and fish and turtles at <a href="https://scattn.org" target="_blank">Scattn.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/selachimorphology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Malacology (SNAILS & SLUGS) with Jann Vendetti

<p>Crazy dongs! Gardening tips! Snail-based beauty products! Weather the LA heatwave and slug along with Dr. Jann Vendetti of the Natural History Museum of LA County as she gossips with Alie about some sensual slug lovemaking, Gold Rush lore, urban snails, beer bingeing and why you should stop and high five (high one?) a gastropod for evolving into such an interesting critter. Also: should you adopt a rabbit-sized pet snail?</p><p>Watch Dr. Vendetti on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMEOZfhKwmM" target="_blank">The Curiosity Show</a></p><p><a href="https://nhm.org/site/activities-programs/citizen-science/slime" target="_blank">S.L.I.M.E</a> project at the <a href="https://www.NHM.org" target="_blank">NHM.org</a></p><p>"The Snail Song" ending lullaby by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNIyVye8fYo" target="_blank">Maple Leaf Learning</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/malacology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Areology (MARS) Part 2 with Jennifer Buz

<p>Last week we got a big thicc primer on ol' Mars, that dusty desert doomsday cabin millions of miles away. This week, Alie continues the conversation with areologist Dr. Jennifer Buz and asks your Patreon questions about whether we could landscape Mars to look like a golf course, what a water balloon fight on Mars would be like, and if people in Jennifer's lab quote science fiction. Plus we hear directly from Kim Staney Robinson on the moral quandaries of inhabiting the red planet and explore the question: "Why is Elon Musk so horny for Mars?"</p><p>You're going to want to look at Dr. Jennifer Buz's website <a href="http://JNNFR.BZ" target="_blank">JNNFR.BZ</a></p><p>Follow Jennifer on <a href="https://www.Instagram.com/bugabuz" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/areology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn<br /> </p>

Areology (MARS) Part 1 with Jennifer Buz

<p>The Red Planet. A mysterious dusty orb millions of miles away. Our emergency escape bunker. Alie sits down with Dr. Jennifer Buz to talk about what Mars’s DEEEEAL is, why we send rovers there, good science fiction, so-so science fiction, double egg yolks, the poetry of the moon Phobos and some of the best science dreams perhaps ever recorded. Jennifer is maybe the chillest areologist on this planet and an absolute gem.</p><p>You're going to want to look at Dr. Jennifer Buz's website <a href="http://JNNFR.BZ" target="_blank">JNNFR.BZ</a></p><p>Info on the <a href="https://marsnext.jpl.nasa.gov" target="_blank">2020 rover workshop via JPL</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/areology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn<br /> </p>

MINISODE: Aestaology (SUMMER) should be a word

<p>Melons. Fire. Waterfights. It's finally summer and Alie's into it. So with this solo mini-ep, learn about a few ologies that are <i>not</i> real but should be such as aestaology (summer) & hydropolemology (waterfights). Also discussed: a few ologies that are in fact real, like cucurbitology (melons), pyrotechnology (humans chillin' and grillin' around a fire) and lampyridology (fireflies.) Just a little buffet o' facts to get you excited about summer.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/aestaology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Deltiology (POSTCARDS) with Donna Braden

<p>Why were postcards invented and why do they still exist? Why do we lie to people and say our lives are better than they are? Alie stopped into the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan and talked to curator of 40 years, Donna Braden, about her work with the postcard collections -- as well as her musings about how emotions impact memory, why Americans love to hit the open road and what the biggest postcard you're allowed to mail is. Listen while riding off into the sunset or sipping tea on a porch and then send someone you love a giant postcard because you can.</p><p><a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/search/#perPage=10&pageNum=1&terms=postcards&tab=artifact" target="_blank">The Henry Ford Museum Postcard Archive</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/6/18/36-deltiology-with-donna-braden" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://www.jarrettsleeper.com" target="_blank">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="https://www.mindjammedia.com" target="_blank">MindJam Media</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Rhinology (NOSES) with John Craig

<p>Allergies. Nose jobs. Smell nostalgia. Street drugs. Septum piercings. Snoring. Hang on to your faces because Dr. John Craig goes deep and shares why he's so passionate about rhinology. You'll have a whole new relationship with your whiffer, appreciating what happens behind your nas-holes and coming away with some strategies to combat hay fever, Afrin addiction plus: a very legal substitute for illegal party drugs. Also: why you may want to shove a crayon into your nose.</p><p>Dr. John Craig's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC5SXfR-ILi_2f1lntzyAGQ" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a></p><p>Help send Aidan to camp via <a href="https://inktothepeople.com/aidanstyle" target="_blank">this t-shirt fundraiser</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/rhinology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Phonology (LINGUISTICS) with Nicole Holliday

<p>Vocal fry. Code switching. Black Twitter. Valley girls. Culture vultures. WE'RE TALKING ABOUT TALKING. Alie battles traffic to sit down with linguistics professor Dr. Nicole Holliday about intonational phonology: how tones and pitch help us bond with others and construct identities. Inspired in part by former President Barack Obama's masterful linguistic variability, Dr. Holliday's work focuses on how language is used in the crossing and construction of racial/ethnic boundaries. She graciously fielded tons of questions for a fascinating dive into the nuances and strict grammatical rules of African American Language, cultural appropriation, our educational system, honoring your identity, what not to wear in Paris and the roiling debate over who is the best rapper. Also: Alie is maybe a lizard person.</p><p>Follow Dr. Nicole Holliday @MixedLinguist on <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/MixedLinguist" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.Instagram.com/MixedLinguist" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phonology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Cynology (DOGS) with Brandon McMillan

<p>Your best friend is a hairy beast and that's something to celebrate. This episode is a little different in tone and let's just say GOOD LUCK NOT CRYING, SUCKERS. Alie sits down with "Lucky Dog" host Brandon McMillan, who cares more about saving shelter mutts than he does about the 3 Daytime Emmys he's won for doing it. Learn about his Hollywood drama-worthy backstory that led to being one of the world's most celebrated dog trainers, plus how to calm anxious pups, breeders vs. shelter rescues, and how and why dogs help our brains and save our lives. Dogs 4 president 2020.</p><p>Brandon's <a href="https://www.canineminded.com" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>Follow Brandon on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/animalbrandon" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/brandonmcmillan" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Brandon's non-profit to provide service dogs to veterans is called <a href="https://argusservicedogs.org/" target="_blank">ARGUS</a>. I said Angus; how embarrassing.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cynology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Lepidopterology (BUTTERFLIES) with Phil Torres

<p>Butterflies are gross. Yes they are delightful and beautiful and part of any idyllic picnic-scape but lepidopterologist, TV host and jungle explorer Phil Torres is here to gossip about how shamelessly disgusting our favorite bugs actually are. Learn their secrets, their mating habits, how they turn themselves into goo and then into another creature, what moth os the most goth, what flowers to plant to attract them, the scariest thing about the jungle and what it feels like to help discover new species. Also butterflies get sloppy drunk and we talk all about it.</p><p><a href="https://www.Phil-Torres.com" target="_blank">Phil-Torres.com</a></p><p>Follow Phil on <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/Phil_Torres" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.Instagram.com/Phil_Torres" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow Phil's inspiration, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AndyBugGuy" target="_blank">@AndyBugGuy</a>, on Twitter</p><p><a href="http://www.Xerces.org" target="_blank">Xerces.org</a> has resources on native plants</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lepidopterology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Trichology (HAIR) with Valerie Horsley

<p>Peach fuzz. Chin hairs. Mammalian ponytails. WHY DO THEY HAPPEN. Yale researcher and associate professor Dr. Valerie Horsley stops by California to chat with Alie about the nature of hair and why it grows in the wrong places, the causes and remedies for hair loss, the grossest museum ever, and why we love and hate and need our hair as animals. Also: Dr. Horsely's decision to run for office and Alie's disgusting confessions, per usual.</p><p><a href="https://ValerieforCT.com" target="_blank">Dr. Valerie Horsely</a> is on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/valerieforct/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/valerieforct" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://horsley.yale.edu" target="_blank">The Horsely Lab</a> at Yale</p><p><a href="https://actiontogetherct.org" target="_blank">Action Together Connecticut</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trichology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Dendrology (TREES) with J. Casey Clapp

<p>Do trees have feelings? How do they talk? How old can they get? Are there any tree stories that will make me cry? Spoiler: YES. Possibly the world's most enthusiastic tree expert, J. Casey Clapp, shows Alie his many tree tattoos, explains how roots communicate to each other, addresses "crown shyness" and schools Alie on the mental health benefits of tree proximity. Also: banana facts and Casey f*cking hates apples.</p><p>Follow Casey Clapp on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clapp4trees" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="http://ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris">Steven Ray Morris</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Fearology Pt. 2 (FEAR) with Mary Poffenroth

<p>FEAR. Anxiety. Stress. Dread. It's all the same dang thing, as it turns out. Biologist and fear expert Mary Poffenroth is back for Part 2 of what has been one of the most helpful interviews of ol' Alie Ward's life. Learn how super successful people approach fear, Mary’s scariest hour, plus answers to all of your questions about night terrors, self-spookery, sharks' bad PR image to how likely it is that a snake will bite your butt. Plus: the best thing about following your passions in life. If this episode helped you at all, consider telling friends about it so we can all get over being chicken sh*ts and, as Mary would say "die with great stories."</p><p>For more info on Mary Poffenroth, see her <a href="https://www.marypoffenroth.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marypoffenroth" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryPoffenroth" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fearforward/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fearology-pt-1" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Fearology Pt. 1 (FEAR) with Mary Poffenroth

<p>Every day, your brain tries to save your life by being terrified. Thanks, brain! Also, calm the f*ck down, brain. Alie hunted down Mary Poffenroth, an expert in the biological and sociological causes/effects of fear and it is riveting. This real life FEAROLOGIST (which is a real word) talks about how fear is literally killing you, the difference between stress and fear, how to get along with your co-workers, friends, or partner better, and how to talk to your brain when it has needlessly pulled the fire alarm. Part 1 of a 2-part series that will honestly change your life.</p><p>For more info on Mary Poffenroth, see her <a href="https://www.marypoffenroth.com " target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marypoffenroth" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryPoffenroth" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fearforward/ " target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fearology-pt-1" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Radiology (X-RAY VISION) with Varshana Gurusamy

<p>Hey, kiddo, it's what's INSIDE that matters -- like your guts and bones and squishy brain and intestines and stuff. Meet Dr. Varshana Gurusamy: diagnostic radiology resident, Texan and amazing person with great stories. You'll learn the difference between an MRI and an ultrasound, between a CT scan and a CAT scan and why you should not put big things in orifices that you might not be able to retrieve them unaided. You'll want to hug a radiologist ... as soon as they take their lead gonad shield off.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/radiology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Evolutionary Biology (DARWINISM) with John McCormack

<p>Celebrate your lucky mutations with an episode about natural selection, agonizing boat trips, redemption stories, olde timey inter-family marriages, how much money you can make playing videos games, finch beaks, whether or not cave men are kinda hot and how to live on a small island with your soulmate. Evolutionary biologist and the director of the Moore Lab of Zoology, John McCormack, chats about all things evolution and gives Alie a new appreciation for how genetic blips can be hidden strengths.</p><p><a href="https://www.oxy.edu/moore-lab-zoology" target="_blank">Moore Lab of Zoology</a></p><p>Follow John's work @MLZbirds on <a href="https://Twitter.com/oxymlz" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/MLZbirds" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/evolutionary-biology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Gynecology (NETHER HEALTH) with Philippa Ribbink

<p>Let's get intimate with the mechanics of nether parts via a frank chat with the calmest, coolest gyno in Portland, Dr. Philippa Ribbink. She visited Alie's weird hotel to chat about vaginas (vs. vulvas), self-care, mental health, imposter syndrome, trans care, childbirth, body image, the accuracy of assault statistics, grooming, hygiene and more. NO QUESTION WAS TOO DELICATE, FOLKS.</p><p>Language alert: In considering the inclusion of trans women, I opted for the use of the term "women's health" and "women" -- as gynecology is currently (yet antiquatedly) defined. In so doing, I fucked up and overlooked and excluded non-binary and trans men friends in that language and I'm so so so sorry. Some amazing Ologites alerted me to this and I just want to say I'm so so sorry that the language I used (women/lady) made anyone feel unseen. So please know that trans inclusion was on my mind, but I'm super embarrassed to have missed the mark and overlooked the non-binary community and trans men community. I see you, I love you, and I care a bunch, and I will strive to do better when it comes to inclusionary language. Curiosity and compassion are so key to social health, and as you know I'm all about asking smart people dumb questions. So thank you for patience as we all learn new things and evolve into an even more inclusive, better-linguistically-equipped society. Please continue being patient and kind to each other and as always, keep your mind open to learning new things, whether it's about snake butts or bee dancing or the origins of the Universe or another person's perspective. Learning shit is cool.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gynecology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Zymology (BEER) with Quinton Sturgeon

<p>If you like booze, you'll love... fungus! Alie goes Rogue and takes a field trip to a brewery in Newport, OR where she smells vats of bubbling beer slop and learns about the microorganisms that are the workhorses of the brewing industry. Learn about yeasts, how beer is made, the hardest part about being a beer maker, the thick history of beer, some home brewing tips and also a nugget about bungholes. Let's get yeasty.</p><p>Special thanks to Shannon Feltus and Boni Dutch for the hook-up and the road trip to the coast.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zymology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Melittology (BEES) with Amanda Shaw

<p>BEES! Hives, honey, and how to keep them as outdoor pets. Meet melittologist and President of the Urban Beekeepers Association, Amanda Shaw. She and Alie cozy up in a weird hotel in Portland to chat about honeybees vs. native ones, how to become a beekeeper, social savagery that rivals Game of Thrones, if you should eat honey to deal with seasonal allergies, what happens in the drone zone (hint: boning) and how we can SAVE THESE FRIGGIN BEES. Also: what happens when 15,000 bees go through a carwash.</p><p>For more on Amanda Shaw, see <a href="https://www.WaggleWorksPDX.com" target="_blank">WaggleWorksPDX.com</a></p><p><a href="https://portlandurbanbeekeepers.org" target="_blank">Portland Urban Beekeepers</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melittology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Museology (MUSEUMS) with Ronnie Cline

<p>Museums! Mummies! Paintings! Hot dogs! Alie sits down with her dear internet friend and museologist Ronnie Cline, who manages 30,000 artifacts over 22 California State Park Museums. Get the hot gossip about behind-the-scenes museum life, vintage ghosts, following your dreams, changing the tone of history and the time Alie ruined a 16th Century Dutch portrait. Also: why Jack London is your new dead celebrity crush.</p><p>Follow @MuseumRonnie on <a href="https://Instagram.com/MuseumRonnie" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/museology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Gizmology (ROBOTS) with Simone Giertz

<p>YouTube's Sh*tty Robots machine-maker, very funny human being, professional tinkerer and potential astronaut Simone Giertz hops in Alie's car to hang out in a sketchy Hollywood alley and chat. Topics covered: the definition of a robot, artificial intelligence, the gateway to her thirst for engineering power, plastic animals, and topless grandmas.</p><p>Watch Simone's videos on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMDMAc8msVk" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>Follow Simone on <a href="https://Twitter.com/simonegiertz" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gizmology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Mythology (STORYTELLING) with John Bucher

<p>Superhero movies. Bastardized fairy tales. The psychology of celebrity. Star Wars. And yes, some ancient Greek and Roman myths. Professional mythologist and screenwriting consultant John Bucher spins some yarns and unravels some mysteries behind what makes a good story, and why we so desperately need them. Also: rethinking your own life's narrative and gaining a greater appreciation for Elvira. Trust me.</p><p>John Bucher's <a href="https://www.tellingabetterstory.com" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://Twitter.com/johnkbucher" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mythology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Teuthology (SQUIDS) with Sarah McAnulty

<p>Squids. Cuttlefish. Octopusseseses. The world's most impassioned squid nerd, Sarah McAnulty, gets locked in a basement with Alie to talk about cephalopods, alien DNA, camouflage, invisibility cloaks, why cute things make us insane, terrible mating strategies, cute and clever ones and why she is so charmed by squid. Also addressed: Philly accents and the Kraken.</p><p>Follow @SarahMackAttack on <a href="https://Twitter.com/SarahMackAttack" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://Instagram.com/SarahMackAttack" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Sexology (SEX) with Shan Boody aka Shannon Boodram

<p>Sex. Sex. Sex. Sex. Also sex. Buckle up, Ologites, because clinical sexologist and author Shannon Boodram (known for her sex educational YouTube channel ShanBoody) chats with Alie about sexual identity, how a friggin' vagina works, how to get over slumps, love languages, monogamy vs. open relationships, dating in the wake of #metoo, some fun with prostate orgasms, foot fetishes and why relationships can be like pizza. Then at the very very end Alie talks about the weirdest sex dream she's ever had SORRY.</p><p>Shanboody on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/shanboody" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://Instagram.com/shanboody" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Shan's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1aFO8kPS2WgdOfvU0zpag" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sexology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Gelotology (LAUGHTER) with Lee Berk

<p>The. Study. Of. Laughter. It exists, and it's called gelotology. In one of the oddly more somber episodes, Alie sits down with Dr. Lee Berk, a doctor who is "serious about laughter" and has dedicated decades to hunting down how humor affects the body. Learn about what makes a joke a joke, the science behind happiness, why you laugh when you're nervous, if comedians are naturally depressed or if that's a myth, and why some people get paid to tickle rats. Gelotology is an actual science and as Alie learns, it really is no laughing matter.</p><p>Dr. Lee Berk’s <a href="https://www.dr-lee-berk.com/" target="_blank">website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gelotology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Ichthyology (FISHES) with Chris Thacker

<p>ALL. ABOUT. FISH. Hilariously charming fish expert and LA County Natural History Museum Curator of Ichthyology, Dr. Christine Thacker, sits down with Alie in a basement full of several million jars of fish to chat about the worst fish husbands, the weirdest mating behaviors, the scariest fish, the nicest fish, the tiniest fish, how they breathe, how you can help reverse global warming, and whether you should pee in wetsuits. I love her so much and so will you.</p><p>Follow Dr. Chris Thacker on <a href="https://www.Instagram.com/thackfish" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ichthyology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Editing by Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p>

Herpetology (SNAKES, FROGS, ETC.) with David Steen

<p>Sea turtles, frog storms, Indiana Jones trivia, the triumph of will that <i>was</i> Snakes on a Plane, plus dissembling your anti-sneck feelings with Dr. David Steen. Learn more about what makes a herp a herp, the unfortunate etymology behind the ology, and why you'll be a rebel by loving snakes. A great episode for those who want to conquer their fears with science and logic, and also who grew up romping around and turning over logs.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.davidasteen.com" target="_blank">davidasteen.com</a> and <a href="https://www.alongsidewildlifefoundation.org" target="_blank">alongsidewildlifefoundation.org</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Steen on <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/alongsidewild" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/herpetology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Sports & Performance Psychology (ANXIETY & CONFIDENCE) with Sari Shepphird

<p>Sweaty palms before a date. Racing heart during a presentation. Needing a diaper while delivering a wedding toast. We've all been there. On the heels of New Year's resolutions, sports & performance psychologist Dr. Sari Shepphird explains confidence vs. performance anxiety, the origins of perfectionism, how much social media is too much, self-sabotoage and also dishes on strategies that athletes use to perform under pressure. Also: why you should holler the F word when you're nervous, why being authentic is always the best policy and the perils of professional darts.</p><p>Dr. Shepphird is at <a href="https://www.sportandperform.com" target="_blank">sportandperform.com</a></p><p>Follow Dr. Sari Shepp on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/drshepp" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sports-performance-psychology" target="_blank">Links to things we discussed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Hematology (BLOOD) with Brian Durie

<p>Bloooood. In this special episode, Alie sits down with Scotsman and hematologist Dr. Brian Durie to talk about blood: what it is, and what can go wrong. As an oncologist, Dr. Durie is a leading researcher in multiple myeloma, a disease that's deeply affected Alie's family. So learn about what's in your blood and how doctors are finding new cures and therapies for the people diagnosed with blood cancers. Also learn about the most scientifically chill way to live your life, what foods to avoid, whether or not Coachella is too crowded and some handy fish slang.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.myeloma.org" target="_blank">myeloma.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/hematology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Glycobiology (CARBS) with Michelle Dookwah

<p>Carbohydrates: no longer just for your piehole. Stuff some knowledge into your ears with sugar scientist Michelle Dookwah and learn how your cells use carbs to communicate, the whys behind your winter cravings, the hot goss on the keto diet, and how much sugar you should really be eating. Also: B-movies about biology and the weirdest thing Alie ate today.</p><p>Follow Michelle Dookwah on <a href="https://twitter.com/mtdookwah" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/mtdookwah" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/glycobiology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Cosmology PART 2 with Katie Mack

<p>Listener questions! The universe, dimensions, asteroid bags and cosmic vertigo with the amazing Dr. Katie Mack. Part 1 was a primer on all things cosmological, from particle physics to black holes, so listen to that first then hop to this episode to get all your questions answered.</p><p>Follow Katie Mack on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/academicnomad/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/astrokatie" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cosmology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) with Katie Mack, Part I

<p>Stars. Black holes. THE GAWDANG UNIVERSE. Astrophysicist and cosmologist Katie Mack (@astrokatie) joins to tell us her most embarrassing moments as a cosmologist, to debunk some physicist myths and give the nuts + bolts of everything form particle physics to gravitational waves and existential mysteries. Walk away with cocktail party comprehension of everything from the itty-bitty quarks that make you to the neutron stars banging together across the cosmos. More than anything, get perspective about your life on this, our little pale blue dot.</p><p>Follow Katie Mack on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/academicnomad/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/astrokatie" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cosmology" target="_blank">More episode sources & links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Entomology (INSECTS) with Lila Higgins

<p>Buuuugs. We cover perhaps Alie's favorite ology ever with an ologist who changed her life. Meet Lila Higgins: the self-professed "bug geek" with passion more infectious than a glassy winged sharpshooter mouth. (That will make sense later.) We talk about clowns in the forest, badgers, Hare Krishnas, solitary bugs vs. social ones, why wasps are such dicks and why it's totally fine to kiss a cockroach and eat a cricket.</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/2AQpaeO" target="_blank">See Lila's TEDX Talk</a></p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.Instagram.com/colilaoptera" target="_blank">Lila on Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support Ologies on Patreon</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p><p>Production help by Jason Scardamalia</p>

Minisode: Grateful-ology is not a real word...

<p>As 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.</p><p><a href="http://www.Patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a></p>

Cosmetology (GLAM/GROOMING) with Alysha Sherri Marcantonio

<p>Skin 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 level.</p><p>Follow Alysha on <a href="https://www.Instagram.com/alyshasherri" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cosmetology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Ornithology (BIRDS) with James Maley

<p>Birds! 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.</p><p>Follow Moore Lab of Zoology on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlzbirds/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley" target="_blank">More episode resources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p><p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, pins, totes!</p><p>Follow @Ologies on <a href="https://twitter.com/ologies">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow @AlieWard on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Theme song by Nick Thorburn</p>

Thanatology (DEATH & DYING) with Cole Imperi

<p>Hoooo 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.</p><p><a href="https://www.hellocole.com" target="_blank">For more on Cole Imperi</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/thanatology" target="_blank">More episode resources & links</a></p><p>Tees, mugs, totes available at <a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">ologiesmerch.com</a></p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p>Follow @alieward on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a></p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p><p>Production by Steven Ray Morris</p>

Minisode: Fall Ologies! ... Fallogies?

<p>It'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</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fallogies" target="_blank">More episode info and links</a></p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Shirts, tees, more at <a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a></p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p><p><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a></p>

Horology (WATCHES) with Cameron Weiss

<p>Million-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.</p><p><a href="https://www.weisswatchcompany.com" target="_blank">More info on Cameron's watches</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/horology" target="_blank">More episode sources and links</a></p><p><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a></p><p>T-shirts, mugs, etc. at <a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">ologiesmerch.com</a></p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p><p> </p>

Gemology (CRYSTALS & GEMS) with Kelly Sitek

<p>Professional 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.</p><p>Follow Kelly Sitek on <a href="https://www.Instagram.com/therockhuntress" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gemology" target="_blank">More episode links and info</a></p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p>Shirts, mugs, etc. <a href="http://ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a></p>

Paleontology (DINOSAURS) with Michael Habib

<p>Did 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.</p><p>Tees, mugs, totes available at <a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">ologiesmerch.com</a></p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow Alie on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/alieward" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies">Support the show on Patreon</a> </p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p><p>Editing/production by Jason Scardamalia</p>

Primatology (MONKEYS & APES) with Kate Gilmore

<p>Settle 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.</p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/primatology" target="_blank">More info including links on ape conservation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Become a patron on Patreon</a></p><p>Shirts now available at <a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com" target="_blank">OlogiesMerch.com</a></p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p><p>Mixing and final production by Jason Scardamalia</p>

Volcanology (VOLCANOES) with Jess Phoenix

<p>In 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.</p><p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p>Follow Jess Phoenix on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/JessPhoenix2018">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/volcanology" target="_blank">More episode info and links</a></p><p><a href="http://Patreon.com/ologies">Support the show on Patreon</a></p><p>Music by Nick Thorburn</p><p>Production by Jason Scardamalia and Steven Ray Morris</p>

Episode 0

<p>Comedy podcaster and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people dumb questions to learn about their professional obsessions.</p><p>Music: Nick Thorburn</p><p>Production: Jason Scardamalia, Dustin Marshall, Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ologies/" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a></p>