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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Entomology (INSECTS) with Lila Higgins
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. See Lila's TEDX Talk: http://bit.ly/2AQpaeOFollow her at Instagram.com/colilaopteraFollow Ologies at Twitter.com/Ologies or Instagram.com/OlogiesMore links at: www.alieward.com/ologiesMusic by: Nick ThorburnProduction help: Jason Scardamalia Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Minisode: Grateful-ology is not a real word...
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. Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Cosmetology (GLAM/GROOMING) with Alysha Sherri Marcantonio
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. Follow Alysha on Instagram.com/alyshasherriFollow Ologies on Instagram.com/ologies or Twitter.com/OlogiesPodOlogies hats, limited edition enamel pins, shirts, mugs & more at www.OlogiesMerch.comLinks to sources at alieward.com/ologies Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Ornithology (BIRDS) with James Maley
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.Patreon.com/ologiesTwitter.com/ologiespodInstagram.com/ologiesOlogiesMerch.comAlso see Instagram.com/mlzbirds and alieward.com/ologiesMusic: Nick ThorburnSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Thanatology (DEATH & DYING) with Cole Imperi
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.For more on Cole Imperi: www.hellocole.comTees, mugs, totes available at www.ologiesmerch.comFollow Ologies at Twitter.com/OlogiesPod or Instagram.com/ologiesFollow Alie at @AlieWardBecome a patron on Patreon.com/ologiesMusic by Nick ThorburnProduction by Steven Ray Morris Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
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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
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Paleontology (DINOSAURS) with Michael Habib
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.Tees, mugs, totes available at ologiesmerch.comFollow Ologies at Twitter.com/OlogiesPod or Instagram.com/ologiesFollow Alie at @AlieWardBecome a patron on Patreon.com/ologiesMusic by Nick ThorburnEditing/production by Jason ScardamaliaSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Primatology (MONKEYS & APES) with Kate Gilmore
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.Follow Ologies on Twitter @OlogiesPod or Instagram @OlogiesFor more info, including links on ape conservation, visit alieward.com/ologiesBecome a patron on Patreon.com/ologiesShirts now available at OlogiesMerch.comMusic by Nick ThorburnMixing and final production by Jason ScardamaliaSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Volcanology (VOLCANOES) with Jess Phoenix
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.Follow Ologies on Instagram @Ologies and Twitter @OlogiesPodFollow Jess Phoenix on Twitter @JessPhoenix2018Music by Nick Thorburn Production by Jason Scardamalia and Steven Ray Morris For more info and links, visit alieward.com/ologiesSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
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Comedy podcaster and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people dumb questions to learn about their professional obsessions.Music: Nick Thorburn Production: Jason Scardamalia, Dustin Marshall, Steven Ray MorrisInstagram: @OlogiesTwitter: @OlogiesPodSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies