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Smologies with Alie Ward

Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies, which covers topics from Toads (Bufology) to the Moon (Selenology) and everything in between. Enjoy clean and witty bite-sized science delights as host Alie Ward asks Ologists of all kinds smart – and sometimes silly – questions. Get to know the charming and diverse array of experts who share not only their wisdom, but also their lived

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00:25:06

BIRDS with James Maley

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/09/05

Birds! Horned screamers! Murmurations! Professional bird-person and all around cool dude James Maley joins Alie to talk about bird calls, wild fashion shows, birding obsessions, absurd birds, parrots that are smarter than your baby brother, a surprising fact about owl ears and history's most 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.Follow Moore Lab of Zoology on InstagramFull-length (*not* G-rated) Ornithology

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00:30:41

GAMING with Jane McGonigal

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/08/29

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)

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00:25:09

LIZARDS with Earyn McGee

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/08/22

Saurologist and professional lizard scientist Dr. 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, legless lizards, geckos’ antigravity grip, festering dragon mouths, tangles of snoozy lizards, ecological jellybeans, and how some lizards use their own tails as decoys. We also discuss Earyn’s wildly popular #FindThatLizard game on Twitter/X – You’ll be squinting at bushes looking for lizards and when you

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00:28:07

HAGFISH with Tim Winegard

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/08/15

Who doesn't love a floppy, slime-filled, hot dog shaped creature of the deep sea? On this Smologies 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.A donation went to The Ocean Exploration TrustFull-length (*not* G-rated) Hagfishology episode

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00:25:06

CARBS with Michelle Dookwah

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/08/09

Carbohydrates: no longer just for your piehole. Stuff some knowledge into your ears with sugar scientist Dr. Michelle Dookwah and learn how your cells use carbs to communicate, what carbs have to do with your immune system, the whys behind your winter cravings, the hot goss on bread, and how much sugar you should really be eating. Also: Are all types of sugars sweet? You might be surprised by the answer!Follow Dr. Michelle Dookwah on InstagramFull-length (*not* G-rated) Glycobiology episode + tons

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00:29:00

CATS with Mikel Delgado

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/08/01

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:

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00:24:56

HANDWRITING with Sylvia Kessler

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/07/25

Is it weird to have different handwritings? How do forgery experts detect fakes? What’s up with right- and left-handedness? Forensic document examiner Sylvia Kessler met up with Alie in the back of a Nebraska office store to chat about penmanship, cursive styles, the evolution of pens, self-expression and more.A donation went to Care.orgFull-length (*not* G-rated) Graphology episode + tons of science linksMore kid-friendly Smologies episodes!Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a

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00:25:48

WOLVES with Bridgett vonHoldt

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/07/18

Wolf howls, wolf packs, wolf history and more! 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. The vonHoldt LabBenefunder for Dr. vonHoldtA donation went to Red Wolf CoalitionFull-length (*not* G-rated) Lupinology episode + tons of science

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00:24:32

HAPPINESS with Laurie Santos

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/07/11

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 try to feel happy all the time? 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, which will make sense when you listen.Follow Dr. Lauri Santos on

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00:26:13

VETERINARY BIOLOGY with Vernard Hodges & Terrence...

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/07/05

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

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00:25:39

(O)POSSUMS with Lisa Walsh

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/06/27

Teeth. Tails. Pouches. 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 they convincingly feign death, opossum vs. possum, fingerprints, orphaned babies, venom immunity, being equally ugly and adorable, and more. Open a space in your heart for these critters.Follow Dr. Walsh on

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00:25:15

BEES with Amanda Shaw

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/06/20

YA LIKE BEES? You will -- after this short, edited-for-all-ages Smologies cut of our classic Melittology episode featuring urban beekeeper 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.Follow Mandy on Instagram and check

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00:24:03

TOADS with Priya Nanjappa

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/06/13

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.Follow Priya on X and InstagramA donation went to The Amphibian & Reptile ConservancyFull-length (*not* G-rated) Bufology episode + tons of science linksMore

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00:24:39

SPACE JUNK with Alice Gorman

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/06/06

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 flaming garbage bonking us, collision potential, space harpoons and the most adorable space rubbish. Also: steaming hot cruise ship gossip.Follow Dr. Alice Gorman on XBuy Dr. Gorman’s book Dr. Space Junk vs. The

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00:19:22

DINOSAURS with Michael Habib

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/05/30

In this throwback episode originally aired on our grown-up Ologies feed, we hear 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. Follow Dr. Michael Habib on X and InstagramA donation went to nhm.orgFull-length (*not* G-rated) Paleontology episode + tons of science linksSubscribe to Smologies Become a patron of Ologies

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00:22:20

FIREFLIES with Sara Lewis

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/05/23

We’re back with another fresh episode of Smologies to light up your life and your 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, femme fatales, pink glowworms, secret languages, artificial lights, why Western states can chill out with their lightning bug envy, and how you can ensure the world stays aglow with these beloved bugs. Check out Dr

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00:25:29

OCEANS with Ayana Johnson

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/05/16

Just in time to celebrate World Oceans Day, let’s dive into this fan favorite: Are plastic straws really that bad? Why is the sea salty? How do currents work? Do you have to be a marine biologist to help save the ocean? (Spoiler: No!) In a conversation with ocean and policy expert Dr. Ayana Johnson, Alie finds a balance between the wonders and the bummers. First, we 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

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00:26:35

THE MOON with Raquel Nuno

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/05/16

In this throwback to our first ever Smologies episode - originally aired on our grown-up Ologies feed - planetary geologist and selenologist 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.Raquel Nuno's website and InstagramA donation went to the The Planetary SocietyFull-length (*not* G-rated) Selenology episode + tons

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00:04:25

Introducing Smologies: The Shorter, Kid-Safe Ologies

Smologies with Alie Ward ·

2024/05/15

Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies, which covers topics from Toads (Bufology) to the Moon (Selenology) and everything in between. Enjoy clean and witty bite-sized science delights as host Alie Ward asks Ologists of all kinds smart – and sometimes silly – questions. Get to know the charming and diverse array of experts who share not only their wisdom, but also their lived

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