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Ologies with Alie Ward
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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4.9 stars from 30,099 ratings
Better than an electric fence
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“I love this podcast so much and I recommend it to every human I come across. But it turns out that bears dislike science podcasts and this one has successfully irritated black bears away from my chicken coop multiple times. So thanks for the 10/10 brain engagement and unintentional chicken...”Read full review »
Catchcoyote via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/18/24
Every episode is captivating!
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“Allie Ward has a great talent — she finds unique subjects to dive into, she finds experts to talk about them, and the conversations flow so easily. Every episode is captivating. I never knew I wanted to learn so much about so many things! Thank you for producing this amazing podcast.”
MegKBray via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
Awesome podcast, one small gripe
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“I really love this podcast because I love learning new and interesting things, and Alie not only does SO much work to research her topics, but she’s really funny, too! Also breaks it down very nicely. Wonderful.
My only gripe is having to sit through the exhaustive lists of names preceding any...”Read full review »
Topherman8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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