Ologies with Alie Ward

“Interviews with scientists across just about every topic you can imagine. Donkeys! Porcupines! Ferns! Space food! ADHD! Alie has a winning enthusiasm as an interviewer and is very funny.”

“This rec came to me from my seedy-bread-obsessed bff (see rec for Danish Bread) and I thank her for it often. Alie Ward is a delight and laugh-out-loud funny with her set-ups, side commentary and sound effects. Meanwhile, I learn so much about whatever "ology" is on deck with these expert-led deep dives about practically everything from Otters to ADHD to Revolutions and Social Change. Special shout out to the Fromology ep (cheese), which had me giggling non-stop. "Smologies" for kids is also an utterly brilliant off-shoot of the main thing. Smol or large, Ologies is a great family listen on a long car trip or a welcome break from anything news or politics.”

“Did you know that 90% of our serotonin is made in our gut!?! This taught me so much about a subject I thought I already knew a fair bit about. Listen if you've ever suffered from hot girl tummy issues or are simply curious about our gut-brain connection. Fucking fascinating stuff.”

“Every rabbit hole you never knew you needed by absolutely do. Fanology, squidology, quantum-ontology and more than I can’t attempt to spell without checking, all delightfully wrapped up with asides, facts, humor and swears.”

“A modern, audible cabinet of curiosities where each week a new ology is explored in length. For lovers of knowledge everywhere!”

“Me listening to parts one and two of Chiropterology after those bats got stuck in my apartment, Allergology after I started seeing an allergist, and Oikology right before I had to move. Alie Ward you’ve kind of been there for me always!”

“I listen to this every week.”