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Ologies
536 episodes · by Alie Ward
About Ologies
Ologies is a podcast with 536 episodes in the PodLexicon database, each accompanied by a full searchable transcript and AI-generated summary. 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. PodLexicon indexes every episode of Ologies and turns each one into a searchable AI summary — find the episode that covers a topic, track how that topic evolved over time, or compare what different guests said about it.
Topics Covered on Ologies
Capybara biology and adaptations Social behavior and communication Habitat, ecology, and conservation Human use and cultural symbolism Field research and scientific training Pets, cafes, and animal ethics Black hole fundamentals Spacetime and gravity
Notable Guests on Ologies
Recent Episodes
Horror Neurobiology (WATCHING SCARY STUFF) with Austin Lim — October 09, 2026Relational Psychology (BONDING VIA LAUGHING) with Sara Algoe and Laura Kurtz — October 03, 2026Silicification Geology (OPALS) with Patrice Rey — September 30, 2026Salixology (WILLOWS & SCULPTURE) with Patrick Dougherty — September 24, 2026Extreme Meteorology (EL NIÑO) with Marshall Shepherd — September 16, 2026Meteorology (WEATHER & CLIMATE) Encore with Marshall Shepherd — September 09, 2026Party Psychology (WHY WE CELEBRATE) with Danielle Brick & Kelley Gullo-Wight — September 05, 2026Deep Sea Microbiology (UNSEEN OCEAN CRITTERS) with Peter Girguis — September 02, 2026Mephitology (SKUNKS) Part 2 with Jerry Dragoo — August 26, 2026Mephitology (SKUNKS) Part 1 with Jerry Dragoo — August 19, 2026Noctohabitology (SLEEP PROCRASTINATION) with Vanessa “Nessy” Hill — August 12, 2026Hyaenidology (HYENAS) with Christine Wilkinson — August 05, 2026Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS) Encore with Karen Munroe — July 30, 2026Bonus Episode: Menopause Advice for You & Loved Ones — July 30, 2026Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 2 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Sarah Witkowski — July 23, 2026Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 1 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Lara Durgavich — July 15, 2026Conversational Psychology (CONNECTING WITH OTHERS) with Nicholas Epley — July 10, 2026Capsicumology (CHILE PEPPERS) with Paul Bosland — July 08, 2026Collapsology (SOCIETAL COLLAPSE, LOL!) with Joseph Tainter — July 01, 2026BONUS EPISODE Creating Music with Jarrett Sleeper and David Bashwiner — June 28, 2026Biomusicology (OUR MUSICAL NATURE) with David Bashwiner — June 25, 2026Cnidariology (CORAL) Encore with Shayle Matsuda — June 17, 2026Paternology (FATHERHOOD) with Darby Saxbe — June 10, 2026Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner — June 03, 2026Enology Part 2 (HOW TO MAKE WINE) with Tara Gomez & Mireia Taribó — May 27, 2026Enology Part 1 (HOW TO DRINK WINE) with André Hueston Mack — May 20, 2026Special Episode: Wall to Wall Secrets, Sorry! — May 14, 2026Meleagrology (TURKEYS) with Cyler Conrad — May 06, 2026Antarcticology (ANTARCTIC RESEARCH) with Ariel Waldman — April 29, 2026Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness — April 22, 2026Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 2 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly — April 15, 2026Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 1 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly — April 08, 2026Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) with Jessica Goodheart and Terry Gosliner — April 01, 2026Megafelinology (SNOW LEOPARDS + OTHER BIG CATS) with Imogene Cancellare — March 25, 2026Allergology (ALLERGIES) with Zachary Rubin — March 18, 2026Field Trip: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To Encore — March 17, 2026Coloproctology (COLON CANCER + BUTT FUN) with Carmen Fong — March 11, 2026Bonus Episode: How to Beat Perfectionism and Make a Quilt — March 05, 2026Quantum Ontology (WHAT IS REAL?) Encore with Adam Becker — March 04, 2026Culcitology (QUILTS) with Luke Haynes, Olivia Joseph, and Joe Cunningham — February 26, 2026Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES) with Ted Stankowich — February 19, 2026Bonus Episode: ICYMI Moments of 2025 with newly beloved Ologists — February 17, 2026Venereology (SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS) with Ina Park — February 11, 2026Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) Encore with Stephen Hanks — February 04, 2026Asinology (DONKEYS) with Faith Burden — January 28, 2026Paleohistology (WHY TEETH EXIST) with Yara Haridy — January 21, 2026Marmotology (GROUNDHOGS) with Daniel Blumstein — January 14, 2026Venusology (VENUS) with Vicki Hansen — January 07, 2026Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 2 Encore with How to ADHD, Black Girl Lost Keys, Jahla Osborne + more — December 31, 2025Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1 Encore with Russell Barkley — December 24, 2025
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