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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Museology (MUSEUMS) with Ronnie Cline
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.Follow @MuseumRonnie on InstagramBecome a patron for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologiesOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter or InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter or InstagramSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Gizmology (ROBOTS) with Simone Giertz
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. Watch Simone's videos on YouTubeBecome a patron for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologiesOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow Simone on Twitter Follow @Ologies on Twitter or InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter or InstagramSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Mythology (STORYTELLING) with John Bucher
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.Become a patron for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologiesOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!John Bucher's website: http://www.tellingabetterstory.comFollow @JohnKBucher on TwitterFollow @Ologies on Twitter or InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter or InstagramSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Teuthology (SQUIDS) with Sarah McAnulty
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.Become a patron for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologiesOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @SarahMackAttack on Twitter or InstagramFollow @Ologies on Twitter or InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter or InstagramSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Sexology (SEX) with Shan Boody aka Shannon Boodram
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.Feb. 22 Portland dinner ticket link with Alie Ward and Thanatologist Cole ImperiShanboody on Twitter and InstagramShan's YouTube channelOlogies merch!Follow Ologies on Instagram or TwitterFollow Alie Ward on Instagram or TwitterMore links and information at www.alieward.com/ologiesSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Gelotology (LAUGHTER) with Lee Berk
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.Heads up, Alie will be in Portland Feb. 22 for a dinner event with Thanatologist Cole Imperi! Ticket link: http://bit.ly/2DtJAbBDr. Lee Berk’s website More links at www.alieward.com/ologiesFollow Ologies on Instagram or Twitter Follow Alie on Instagram or TwitterObtain some cool items at www.OlogiesMerch.comEdited by Steven Ray MorrisMusic by Nick ThorburnSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Ichthyology (FISHES) with Chris Thacker
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
Herpetology (SNAKES, FROGS, ETC.) with David Steen
Sea turtles, frog storms, Indiana Jones trivia, the triumph of will that was 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. Follow Dr. Steen at Twitter.com/alongsidewild For more info, see: www.davidasteen.com or www.alongsidewildlifefoundation.orgLinks at ww.alieward.com/ologiesT-shirts, pins, mugs and hats at www.ologiesmerch.comFollow www.twitter.com/ologies and instagram.com/ologiesOr say hi to Alie at www.twitter.com/alieward or www.instagram.com/aliewardDinner with Thanatologist Cole Imperi in Portland on Feb. 22: http://bit.ly/2DtJAbBSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Sports & Performance Psychology (ANXIETY & CONFIDENCE) with Sari Shepphird
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
Hematology (BLOOD) with Brian Durie
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.More links and info at myeloma.org and alieward.com/ologies. Follow Ologies at:Twitter.com/ologiesInstagram.com/ologiesSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Glycobiology (CARBS) with Michelle Dookwah
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. Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Cosmology PART 2 with Katie Mack
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.Follow Katie Mack on Twitter.com/astrokatieOr Instagram.com/academicnomadFollow Ologies at Twitter.com/ologies or Instagram.com/ologiesBecome a patron at Patreon.com/ologiesCover your body in Ologies t-shirts and leggings at www.ologiesmerch.comMore links at ww.alieward.com/ologiesSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) with Katie Mack, Part I
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.Follow Katie Mack on Twitter.com/astrokatieOr Instagram.com/academicnomadFollow Ologies at Twitter.com/ologies or Instagram.com/ologiesBecome a patron at Patreon.com/ologiesCover your body in Ologies t-shirts and leggings at www.ologiesmerch.comMore links at ww.alieward.com/ologiesSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies
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