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“I found ologies a couple of years ago during a big mid life transition when I was feeling pretty bummed out by humans. Alie helped drag me out of this slump like the best possible imaginary internet friend / pod dad. Each episode is full of wonderfully nerdy info about the world around us (like...”Read full review »
Dolce-Molce via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/24
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“i wish i would have discovered this podcast sooner! each episode is so delightful and it is single handedly curing all of my life’s issues. each episode of this podcast reminds me how amazing of a world we live in and how lucky we are to learn all about it. i wouldn’t want to learn with anyone...”Read full review »
sara/swank via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/24
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“Whenever I’m having an angry, sad or tired day I go to this podcast. Whenever I hate my job or feel lost in life, I go to this podcast.
I love its wholesome, educational and joyful wonder.
What makes you feel better than pigeon facts? Thanks for making sure there is SOMETHING out there that...”Read full review »
christiana.valentine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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“Thank you, Alie, for sharing your surgery story. This episode came up in my feed two nights before I had my own surgery due to possible cancer. I was beyond anxious and hearing your voice that has taught me so much about so much walk through your experience with such vulnerability, candor and...”Read full review »
TinaH55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
“Since my first-ever podcast listen back in 2005 (This American Life) I have been on a search to find my ideal podcast. There are a lot out there, and nothing, NOTHING, compares to ologies. How did it take me this long? I started listening in December with the near-death experience episode with...”Read full review »
MelHamSmith1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“I love listening to ologies. It tickles my science brain, and I love Alie’s sense of humour. It’s always really engaging, and I love the non judgmental and open curiosity approach to topics and ologists. There’s so much learning! It brings me joy. I’ve been binging ologies while I craft and do...”Read full review »
shanwise gamgee via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/19/24
“(The reason it’s four stars is because there’s too many smologies ) hi I’m someone. I’m from the ages of 10-13 and I love the podcast. I found it from like scrolling on the podcast thingy and I saw Alie ward and I’m like I remember her from brainchild. So I went into this thinking it was gonna be...”Read full review »
pearlygirl10000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
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“Can’t say how much it means to hear so many people just geeking out over their passions. Its like spending an hour at a cozy cafe, drinking the perfect hot beverage, and listening in on one delightful conversation after another”
Sulasing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
“Ali Ward's Ologies podcast is my daily brain workout! It's like hitting the intellectual gym without breaking a sweat. Each episode leaves me feeling smarter and more curious about the world. If you want to level up your brainpower while laughing along the way, this podcast is a win!”Read full review »
Smtaac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
“hi alie!! this podcast is one of my favorite things to fill my ears with throughout the day to make life’s mundane tasks a lot more joyful and interesting. been listening for a couple years now and am always really excited when a new episode comes out. thank you for creating such a lovely podcast...”Read full review »
sam the wizard! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
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“Inspired to declutter my tiny dorm room. Inspired to admire the trees and pigeons of my city. Inspiring a significant number of animal poems for my college’s zoology newsletter. Thanks Dadward!”
endofsuffering via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“Always entertaining, frequently heartwarming, occasionally existentially terrifying, educational madness. The only place to hear unique phrases, such as “gamete confetti cannon.” I have loved every minute of this.”
Druggist25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“This podcast is the antacid for my existential dread. Sometimes work is really rough and tedious and listening to all these different guests that are so enthusiastic about their specialties is always a good reminder of the joys and wonders of our world.
Alie, please more podcasts about animals,...”Read full review »
cccc716 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“this is my FAVORITE podcast! i suggest it to students, friends, family, colleagues, professors of my own, and anyone who will stand still long enough to listen to me blab. i’m constantly telling my students about the latest ologists and hoping this podcasts ignites (and expands!) their learning...”Read full review »
poopoopeepee🪀 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“Too many smologies (it should have its own show)”
pearlygirl10000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“Yes I know I’m late, but I recently listened to the witchology episodes as a practicing witch, and I was so relieved and excited that Alie had such a wonderful expert as Theo on the pod. I had faith in Alie because she always has such amazing folks to speak to and really does her research ramping...”Read full review »
breadstickbandit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“I found this pod by chance and it has changed my outlook on so many things. It has made me laugh, cry, and everything in between. I’m an undergraduate science student who found Ologies when I had forgotten why I was studying (and spending all this money) in the first place. By hearing from so...”Read full review »
tallmagpie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“Alie Ward is awesome host, I’ve learned so much about everything. I run and listen to this podcast and I’m writing to say thanks Alie for making my long distance runs faster and more informed. If only I was an ultra-runner.”
Julie runs Vermont via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/24
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“Hey I was looking for more podcasts and this one popped up. I listen to This Podcast Will Kill You. I love how you feature so many guests. I love science podcasts, thank you for making these episodes for the public.”
lily ippolito via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/24
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There is a great poem about capybaras called “Unit of Measure” by Sandra Beasley.
I just ran across the word vexillology- the study of flags. If you haven’t already done it, could be interesting.
Your episode on near death experiences gave me hope to keep on. I’m not exactly a...”Read full review »
WoodfordSki via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
“Alie has been my constant companion on every long dog walk for the past year or so. The joy this show inspires in me has me smiling ear from ear - even when toting a large doggie bag filled with excrement for a mile because I’m too much of a chicken to throw it in a random person’s trash can....”Read full review »
CaitlinElise2291 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“What a great podcast! Thank you Alie! I so enjoyed learning about trees from Casey Clapp! He’s one of my people, tree people. Thank you for searching for such great knowledgeable folks!”
Thelinne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“I found your podcast one year ago, in the middle of a medical mystery that left me incredibly sick, in lots of pain, and unable to do many things that bring me joy. Your podcast was a reminder of the wonder and curiosity of the world and I place I could go to learn when I couldn’t go many other...”Read full review »
Rayme182 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“Love all the episodes, especially the zoology-related ones. Cheers from a fellow science nerd who cackles at the asides, appreciated the episode about colonoscopy prep and the eclipse episode…. The joy of wonder in your voice reminds me of how excited David Attenborough gets at everything neat in...”Read full review »
CJ in Canada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/12/24
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“Ologies is my favourite podcast and I never left a review because… procrastination? What if it wasn’t good enough? Anyway fast forward to the solar eclipse field trip episode and me on my morning walk, in New Zealand, sitting on top of a mountain, sobbing as Alie describes her chaotic chase of...”Read full review »
NewZealandGal08 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/12/24
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“Thank you for helping me know about crazy stuff that I never even knew I needed to know about.”
MrLeon2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“All of it - the episodes, the guests, the production, and, of course, the host. Wonderful like each episode leaves you literally full of it…in a good way 🤓🤘”
Cyberhippo1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“Tucked into beautiful bits of science, Alie let’s you into her enchanting mind. Are you actually MY inner voice? ;)
I’m currently listening to her eclipse chasing episode and you (Alie), have me on the edge of my seat…
Thanks for being that sister that I never had, who tells me weird facts and...”Read full review »
Spilt paint via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
04/12/24
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“Ologies is one of those few beautiful things in life that one can count on to make you happy and bedazzle your brain. Infinite love for this podcast.”
Mykenzie King via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“If it wasn’t for you Alie I wouldn’t know so much about so many things. I especially wouldn’t have known about Dr. William Domhoff’s AMAZING Dream Bank. Nor would I have had the courage to reach out and ask if he’d be interested in my dreams I’ve been writing down since 2007. It was surreal...”Read full review »
MakkkyB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
“I tried it because my wife recommended it. I stay because of how excited you are to share every single ology with us. Secret at the end of the review... I saw totality in a Bucee's parking lot in Temple Texas. I didn't cry. I did choke up listening to your experience afterwards.”Read full review »
bapplet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“Well done Alie - your courage is unmatched. I’m always smarter after hearing your work, especially since you shared your experience. The fear is often worse than the reality. Carry on 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Iceland ‘26, that’s my plan! Can you even imagine?!”
RussianJudge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“Well not that intense, but I have listen to 5 of podcasts and have enjoyed all of them! Thank you!”
GeminiJune1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“Hey Alie! I love your podcast, I call shotgun for the aux cord on road trips so that I can play it for everyone. Is there an ology about female health and hormones?! I’d love to hear you do an episode about that.”
ChelseaWw via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/11/24
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“The perfect podcast, everyone else go home”
kiibkey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“i’m a women of few words”
Bella Olympia via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/11/24
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“I’ve been listening to ologies for a while, but always on my commute and I never had a moment to review before my ADHD took over. I’m sitting in my car listening to the eclipse field trip episode which I had to finish before going into work with tears in my eyes and was like ok I need to say...”Read full review »
Zeeelicious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
“Thanks to ologies, I was able to have a casual conversation with a random person about periodical cicadas. Turns out, he witnessed Brood X the last time they emerged in 2004. I was able to distinguish between periodical and annual cicadas and talk about how cool they are!!! I never thought I’d be...”Read full review »
Caitlyn Roland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“What started as an occasional listen to pique my curiosity has become a go-to when I need a dose of amazement, hilarity, reflection, and a good cathartic cry I somehow never see coming. I am still swallowing the lump in my throat from -Ologies most recent Field Trip episode on this year’s eclipse...”Read full review »
ripitndipit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“Love this podcast. Alie’s enthusiasm, well-researched asides, and willingness to be vulnerable make my curious heart happy. As a newer listener, I am really enjoying diving into the back catalogue of tasty topics. From one Reese’s-peanut-butter-cup-loving-elective-redhead to another, thank you...”Read full review »
Sheisme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
“I have listened to this show for a while. Today, I fell in love with the show. I, too, got to experience totality for the first time on Monday. It was incredible. Listening to you all experience the eclipse made my heart full. We bicycles around our hometown (Indianapolis) and then found an...”Read full review »
NaimDezignation via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“This podcast makes my life better everyday. I’m going through a stressful time and this podcast is a happy bright spot in my day. The combination of Alie’s delightful (perfect amount of swearing) personality and the Ologists’s amazing knowledge about so many fun things is magical. I love this...”Read full review »
Lisa B 0121 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“You know how sometimes, there is a famous person who is clearly intelligent and talented and hardworking, but also just seems like they must be genuinely KIND? (Not that we can actually know. Parasocial relationships aren’t real. But it would really be surprising if that person was ever found...”Read full review »
LisaK41 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“i’m currently making my family listen to the heliology episode on the way home from seeing the eclipse, and not only do i love the show but now my family does too <3 thank you for keeping this chemist’s (me) love of science alive in every day life (and now my family’s too!) :)”
applejackeroni via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“Clever, kind, thoughtful, and someone I wish was my personal friend! ADHD is our superpower! Thank you for both elevating learning while at the same time bringing it to a level that everyone can understand. You make me laugh, cry, and always learn. I’m constantly amazed at your interviews- WOW!...”Read full review »
Classytchr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
“You’re the reason I say “I was listening to a podcast the other day” to everyone… all the time.
I live in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse and didn’t understand the hype… until I listened to the Heilology episode! Thank you for convincing me to appreciate the historic event. Armed...”Read full review »
economical.epicure via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/08/24
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“Ologies is like a bag of salty crunchy potatoes chips that, despite my better judgement, I won’t stop eating till I’ve emptied the bag and dumped the crumbs down my shirt trying to get that last little bit of salt. Please never stop making content. We love you, father pod.”
aurevoirshoshana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“Hi Aly! I’m always pleasantly surprised about what I learn and what I become interested in. My apartment has never been so clean!
P.S. I thought I invented the Fancy Nancy sleep trick. My favorite category is thinking of characters of whatever book I’m reading or series I’m watching.
P.P.S. Is...”Read full review »
Carlyly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
“Super fun with so many amazing facts and the experts are so excited to share about their topics and answer the kinds of questions we all have but would be embarrassed to ask afraid in case we will appear silly. Questions about bear poops, what is the difference between a pirate and a corsair,...”Read full review »
BGraetz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/24
“This show brings me so much joy and solace. I am so grateful for this wondrous, fun, and exclusive place to learn, laugh, and cry. I find myself thinking most often if the pomology episode as I work with produce (is there an ology for cruciferous vegetables?((Does Cruciferous share a root word...”Read full review »
Rose Misery via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
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