I love learning new things with this podcast. I was recommended it to others as well. However, some people can’t get past the woke agenda with the “tell me your pronouns” during an introduction. She has smaller episodes that are supposed to be classroom friendly but it is not in my opinion with this pronoun agenda and should be redacted prior to playing in a classroom, too bad because great podcast.

it’s like my favorite science books are hugging me.

I love this show so much 100/10 I would love if you did a episode about moths specifically Luna moths

Alie, every week you delight and educate me, but late last night you literally saved my sanity. I was jolted awake by the sound of unholy bone-chilling screams RIGHT outside my bedroom window. Did I call 911? An exorcist? Nope! I smiled and thought benevolent thoughts for the randy little porcupine I knew it to be. Whew! Thank you, Ologies! You know not how much good you do.

Love you, learn from you and wow my friends and family with the gems of info I pick up from listening, thanks for making me more interesting!

If you love hearing someone gush about a passion then you will have a good time! Alie's playful nature and "don't be afraid to ask dumb questions" attitude often encourages perspectives that you wouldn't typically hear. There have been several episodes that changed the way I think about things (shoutout to the episode about wildfires) and it's best to not judge an episode by title but to just jump in. Even things that seem like they may be dull are going to have surprises, and the little jokes and audio clips mean it's never boring. Thank you Alie and everyone who makes this show so special!

Our dad Alie Ward has encapsulated delightful nuggets of education and wit into around an hour of time. I had no idea I would be so entertained learning about things I previously had no interest in. She makes being educated FUN, and for that I am grateful.

At a time when my whole podcast feed has become about tracking catastrophes, Ologies understands but let’s us focus on a lovely science topic for an hour as a treat.

I hate our reality television fixation and love how this podcasts points out the bias in our insatiable hunger for the blood and guts (my estimation) adults - mature adults might have an upper hand on this phenomenon- but kids do not. Gross

After listening to the two excellent episodes on dogs I was going to write you a long surly review about not doing one on cats. But then I looked and you did it in 2019. So nevermind. Thank you Allie!

As a math-loving, science-nerd, family therapist, this podcast manages to tickle a new part of my neurodivergent brain every week. I’m seriously so obsessed. Thank you pod dad for your authenticity and curiosity.

Been listening to Ologies for years and I’m obsessed. I recently started working in a tasting room at a brewery and a few people came in, one who was wearing an Ologies sweatshirt and I yelled/blurted “I LOVE OLOGIES” at him/in his general direction and he didn’t miss a beat and replied “ALIE WARD’S GREAT” with the same level of enthusiasm and it was just a nice, chaotic moment. Anyway, love ya DadWard!

Thank you pod dad! Your hysterectomy episode was a comforting insight as I went into my own surgery. Fun fact! You can take your organs home in the state of Colorado! I’m sorry you were not here for your procedure as all you need to retrieve your organs is a photo ID. I was baffled with ease, and so grateful. I will ceremony and eat cake!

I just finished listening to the entire back catalog, and am very happy to have earned what I am calling my PhD in Ologies. As an insatiably-curious person, having so many different guests and topics has been a true pleasure for my ears! My friends and colleagues are used to me saying, “I have an Ologies episode for you” anytime a relevant topic comes up in conversation (which is often). Also, having the grown-up show when it’s just me in the car is great, and I love being able to play Smologies with my kids on our way to activities. Thank you Pod Dad for this incredible show! As long as you’re making Ologies, I will be listening and sharing!

Ologies is a mash-up between your favorite over-enrolled college class and a spontaneous boozy sleepover party. It’s an honor to be invited.

I want to be a guest on this show one day for occupations and OT! I’ve never learned so much during bath time.

So as a scientist, I am aware that this podcast doesn’t truly prove that “the scientists” aren’t hiding the truth about, well, everything, but if everyone could just take a break to really listen to science nerds talk about science. Listen to this series, where fully grown adult scientists talk with a fully grown, delightful host (yay Allie Ward) who giggles, gasps and rambles her own passionate asides- just listen and enjoy learning something from a scientist. Science isn’t the enemy- it’s not scary, or inaccessible or elitist- science is for everyone, and everyone should be listening.

Dear Podfather Alie, with you in my ears, I can walk for miles. Which is exactly what I do, as this is my favorite podcast for long walks on the beach. Or the rail trail, or anywhere, for that matter. I don't even care what people think when I burst out laughing as I pass them, which is often. Your wonderful mind cocktail brings knowledge, humor, and joy to a world that desperately needs it. I picture you sitting in a sound booth somewhere, but it feels like you're talking to each and every one of us as individuals, and from the heart. Much love and gratitude!

This podcast is so good and even though I can’t listen to it on my phone (I’m 13) I love it and listen to it on my moms phone all the time. Ologies is awesome!!!! Some episodes are good for studying too so that’s also great.

While I also love this podcast while I’m well, Alie and ologies have gotten me through many a migraine. It’s the perfect thing to sit in the dark with and let Alie and her guest’s conversation whisk me away from my little island of pain.

You are quite handsome and appealing daddy Ward! But truly, thanks for such a fun and interesting podcast. You bring me joy and knowledge. I can’t wait to share smologies with my daughters when they are older. Keep on keepin on! K burbye

I started listening to Ologies last year while I was writing my PhD thesis (on understanding genetic drivers of lung cancer), and Dad Ward got me through an incredibly stressful time. I defended my thesis (now a doctor!), took some time off to exhale, sleep, and travel, and recently started a postdoc position. I finally caught up on all episodes and love how this podcast has been with me through some major milestones. I’m here if you want to learn about pulmonary oncology (from a genomics perspective!) 🧬

I can’t tell enough people about you! My kids get to pick a topic for long car rides and we all learn something we didn’t even know we needed to know!

This show is A++ I love learning about disciplines I never thought to consider. Alie, you operate with sharp intelligence, integrity, clear communication and you make science so fun. Please though, one request, you have to stop saying, “sorry for my dumb question.” There are no dumb questions! Especially for those of us being introduced to a topic for the first time. Quit it! Absolutely love Ologies!!!!! <3

I can’t believe it took me so long to find this podcast. You learn new stuff each time; Alie Ward is witty and sounds like she’s talking just to you. Plus, you come away amazed by all the smart and good people in the world — something we all need nowadays.

I love this podcast. I just listened to the erithizology episode while riding home through the cottonwood forest along the Rio Grande; and as I listened to a porcupine expert I saw 10 (!) porcupines in various trees, including three in the same tree! Also, I look forward to every new episode, and skip over other newsy podcasts happily to get more fun science knowledge. Thanks for making the world better!

Don’t wast your time listening to liberal years talking about fascist presidents and safe spaces and made up issues

I’ve been meaning to write a review for years and always got hung up on the right thing to say. But I think now more than ever even if it don’t have the right words we need to celebrate voices and communities and conversations that show learning, diversity, love, and joy. And this is the podcast for all of that! So here is finally a review, because it’s important we have science and learning podcasts accessible and up in the charts! 🩷 thanks Pod Dad!

Alie Ward is the “outie” Helly R. deserves.

This is one of my favorites. And I love to listen to smologies wjth

I love this podcast so much! It is one of my top three most-listened-to podcasts, along with Sawbones and This Podcast Will Kill You. In fact, I introduced it to my Little from Big Brothers Big Sisters, and now (by her request) we listen to it every time we’re driving to and from an activity. Imagine if Bill Nye and your best friend got mashed into one. Alie has an amazing ability to find incredible guests that have such passion for their subject that each episode leaves you wanting to pursue a Masters degree in that field. Alie’s interviewing skills are also top-notch, and her ability to pull the best out of each guest keeps you completely hooked. If you love science, love learning, or are just bored and are looking for a way to pass the time at the DMV, this is the podcast for you!

I’m 11 years old and love this podcast. No, I’m not kidding. No I do not listen to smologies. No, I do not listen to the bleeped ones. Yes, I actually understand it. You keep doing you Allie!

I love this podcast with my whole heart. Admittedly, I don’t listen to every episode as not all the topics interest me, but the ones I do listen to are gold. Alie is the best host, I could listen to her ask dumb questions to smart people for hours. My science nerd heart is so happy this podcast exists.

This is my favorite podcast of all time. Alie’s love of learning absolutely shimmers as she chats with her guests with the most amazing kindness, humor, and humility. If science could embody itself as a warm hug, this show would be it.

Thank you Alie, for what you do!

What’s not to love? Digestible way to learn new stuff about subject I otherwise never would? Hippos?! Happiness? Memory? Oh my. Alie is a great pal for any car ride. Even an existential *im in a bad place (the US)* drive or 2! Oh and my 8 year old nephew enjoys smologies and I just like saying it. 10/10 Alie Ward!

I’m in the middle of the episode recorded on 02-10-25 and you mentioned how a certain person is very Rasputin like. I’m so excited to hear you say this because I’ve been thinking about it for weeks and have seen no one say anything about it. Thank you Dadpod!

This podcast explores so much about life and the universe in the best of ways. Aly is a wonderful host, and every Ologist on this show provides so much knowledge of the world that is informative and relentlessly entertaining. Five years ago I listened to the episode on Thanatology. It hit me really hard and made me reflect on what I want to do with my life before I die, and what sort of impact I make on the world. It truly gave me the push I needed to decide how I want to go forward in this big beautiful world of ours, and how we can protect it for generations to come. I realized what I wanted to do with life, worked hard for these past few years and now I’m a happy to say I’m in my third year as a teacher teaching art, and art history, subjects I love dearly. Ologies showed me that I can help cultivate my own love of knowledge and learning, and I’m not helping my students find their path to learning how to love ourselves and our world. I never thought I could do it until Ologies made me reflect on what is possible! It’s also funny sometimes ;^)

Came here from the Handsome pod and I’m obsessed. I’m learning so much and I’m excited to share with friends and family

Alie and team always brings fascinating topics. I’m not a science person, but yet the Ologist’s passions is what makes the show interesting. The candy episode stands out in recent memory as the guest was very passionate about candy and the history captured my attention. I love how Alie asks questions I want to know and might feel shy asking, Alie asks them head on. Keep it up please.

Thank you for all the deep dives, such a great show to get lost in. I just listened to the eco-odorology episode and I loved it. Last summer I went truffle-hunting with trained dogs in Italy who sniff for truffle mushrooms underground and this episode reminded me of that!

Heard from another podcast and hooked. Really enjoy. Passing on to friends.

I am not interested in most of this stuff and I’m too dense to ask interesting questions about it—until Alie sprinkles her fairy dust and shows me the joy in it. Thanks to my niece Laurel for turning me on to this informative and spirit lifting marvel.

This pod is bringing so much joy to my life! I heard about it on another pod and my curiosity was immediately piqued. I’m seven episodes deep (hello binge listening), and just can’t stop. Love the facts, love the way it feels like I’m listening to a friend tell me a crazy story, and love that while immensely entertaining, I’m also learning!

Alie! Your podcast is the perfect way to get introduced to new subjects or think about things in a whole new way. I’m spending many hours in my studio, dissociating from the world, and you and your delightful guests are making my dumb questions feel not so silly. I’m starting with absolutely every episode about the universe and physics (since I’m legit physics illiterate), and I can’t think of a better way to get an introduction to more complex ideas to explore. I’m so happy Ologies was recommended by a friend… it’s just perfect.

Love this podcast but the constant listing of names of people who have questions is super exhausting. Unsubscribing unfortunately.

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long time listener and i continue to be delighted by Alie’s talents in science communication..now onto the real business, as a communication ologist myself and animal nerd, i neeed an orcinus orca ologies episode STAT! (pretty please)

I’ve seen this listed over the years and finally came to check it out. The newest episode was about thyroids and having finished four years of on and off thyroid cancer treatment this year, I thought I’d give it a shot. I can say this episode was a delight! I learned a bunch of new things and the expert was so sweet, I wish he had been my doctor. And a gentle PSA: even if you mean well, please don’t inform people they have a “good” type of cancer or that they are “lucky” for a curable cancer (unless you know them and their situation very well).

Even if I were a many-legged winged insect (I’m not, I swear) I still wouldn’t have enough appendages to count all the times I’ve thrown a “Did you know this bizarre and uniquely entertaining fact about X, Y or Z” at an unsuspecting friend since I started listening to this podcast. I was once an unfocused pupa teeming with useless knowledge of b-movies and 80s goth music but since I began shmearing my free time with this creamy beige podcast, I have emerged my cocoon with a veritable cornucopia of useful and peer-reviewed factoids sure to inspire countless “you don’t says” and “no effin ways”. Three cheers to you, weird podcast dad, and to forever remaining a student of life wholly unafraid to dip a toe or two (or six, maybe) in the glorious babbling brook of science. Six, I mean, FIVE stars!