Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
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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.Follow Dr. Chris Thacker at Instagram.com/thackfishWatch her at nhm.org/curiosityshowMore links at www.alieward.com/ologiesFollow Ologies at Instgram.com/ologies or Twitter.com/ologiesFollow Alie Ward at Instagram.com/alieward or Twitter.com/aliewardEditing by Steven Ray MorrisMusic by Nick ThorburnFriands on YouTube via Everyday Gourmet TVTracy Morgan’s appreciation of biodiversity on Animal Planet’s “Tanked”Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
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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. For links to things we discussed, head to www.alieward.com/ologiesDr. Shepphird is at www.sportandperform.comFollow Dr. Sari Shepp on Twitter Follow Ologies on Twitter or InstagramFollow Alie Ward on Twitter or InstagramOlogiesMerch.com has your actual body covered. Become a patron at Patreon.com/ologies Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
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Entomology (INSECTS) with Lila Higgins
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Cosmetology (GLAM/GROOMING) with Alysha Sherri Marcantonio
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Thanatology (DEATH & DYING) with Cole Imperi
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Horology (WATCHES) with Cameron Weiss
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.Follow us at twitter.com/ologiespod or Instagram.com/ologiesT-shirts, mugs, etc. at www.ologiesmerch.comFor more info on Cameron's watches at www.weisswatchcompany.comMusic by Nick ThorburnSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Gemology (CRYSTALS & GEMS) with Kelly Sitek
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.Kelly Sitek at Instagram.com/therockhuntressOlogies at twitter.com/ologiespodor instagram.com/ologies Shirts, mugs, etc. OlogiesMerch.com Links and more info alieward.com/ologiesSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies