Podcast Episodes

Cosmetology (GLAM/GROOMING) with Alysha Sherri Marcantonio

Episode 9

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…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

Ornithology (BIRDS) with James Maley

Episode 8

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 t…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

Thanatology (DEATH & DYING) with Cole Imperi

Episode 7

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 natu…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

Minisode: Fall Ologies! ... Fallogies?

Episode 6

It's hot and Alie is nostalgic for fall. So here's a mini episode on the world's best autumn ologies to cozy up your week. Considerate blood bats, pumpkin hacks, leaf phenology, and ... Real. Life. Z…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Horology (WATCHES) with Cameron Weiss

Episode 5

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 s…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Gemology (CRYSTALS & GEMS) with Kelly Sitek

Episode 4

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. …

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Paleontology (DINOSAURS) with Michael Habib

Episode 3

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 o…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Primatology (MONKEYS & APES) with Kate Gilmore

Episode 2

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 zookee…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

Volcanology (VOLCANOES) with Jess Phoenix

Episode 1

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 Pacifi…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

Episode 0

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, …

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago