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  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.

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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#394

Smologies #43: CICADAS with Gene Kritsky

They are numerous. They are patient. They are COMING for the United States in droves this spring: They are cicadas. *The* Cicada guy Dr. Gene Kritsky joins to chat all about the annual cicadas you may see every summer vs. the periodical ones that cycle through the states in broods of giant numbers. Learn how they survive underground for decades, what they are doing down there, all about their lifecycle, why some cozy up underground for 17 years while others get moving 4 years quicker, plus get inspired to take a cicada safari, download [ Cicada Safari] (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cicada-safari/id1446471492) , and appreciate their songs, which can be as loud as an ambulance. By the end, you’ll want to don a bug costume and take a road trip to one of the 18 states expecting a periodical emergence this spring! Dr. Gene Kritsky’s new cicada book [ ] (https://www.amazon.com/Periodical-Cicadas-Brood-Black-White/dp/0867271736/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) [A Tale of Two Broods: The 2024 Emergence of Periodical Cicada Broods XIII and XIX] (https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Two-Broods-Emergence-Periodical/dp/B0CRZ3WGD2?crid=35PRMDUG3JDC6&keywords=dr.+gene+kritsky&qid=1706799560&sprefix=gene+kri,aps,95&sr=8-1-fkmr0&linkCode=sl1&tag=cicadamania-20&linkId=c5a984eb730d3ddcc3904f2d3aec1f9d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) Download the [ Cicada Safari] (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cicada-safari/id1446471492) app at the [ Apple Store] (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cicada-safari/id1446471492) or [ Google Play Store] (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.msj.cicadaSafari) . Check out Gene’s [website] (http://genekritsky.com) Also see [ CicadaMania.com] (http://cicadamania.com) , and follow them on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/cicadamania/) A donation was made to [ Mount Saint Joseph’s] (https://www.msj.edu/give/index.html) cicada research in the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences [Full-length (*not* G-rated) Cicadology episode + tons of science links] (http://alieward.com/ologies/cicadalogy) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [ Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [ Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) , [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [ MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

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#393

Foraging Ecology (EATING WILD PLANTS) Encore with @BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson

Mustard gossip. Knotweed recipes. Cow parsnips. Serviceberry appreciation. Hogweed warnings. Dead man’s fingers. The incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining Alexis Nikole Nelson a.k.a. @BlackForager walks us through Foraging Ecology with a ginormous bushel of tips & tricks for finding edibles at all times of the year, from blossoms to fungus. Belly up for this encore detailing invasive snacks, elusive mushrooms, magnolia cookies, mugwort potatoes, violet cocktails, foraging guides, weed trivia and tips to avoid poisonous berries. Also: finding community, history, land stewardship and why foraging is important, empowering and quite tasty. Follow Alexis @BlackForager on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/blackforager/) , [TikTok] (https://www.instagram.com/blackforager/) , [X] (https://twitter.com/blackforager) , and [Youtube] (https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackForager/videos) A donation went to [Backyard Basecamp] (https://backyardbasecamp.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/foragingecologyencore) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Indigenous Fire Ecology (GOOD FIRE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/goodfire) , [Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE FOODS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology) , [Indigenous Pedology (SOIL SCIENCE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouspedology) , [Ethnoecology (ETHNOBOTANY/NATIVE PLANTS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ethnoecology) , [Bryology (MOSS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/bryology) , [Mycology (MUSHROOMS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mycology) , [Cucurbitology (PUMPKINS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cucurbitology) , [Carobology (NOT-CHOCOLATE TREES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carobology) , [Pomology (APPLES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pomology) , [Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackamericanmagirology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) and [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) and [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) , Jacob Chaffee, and Jarrett Sleeper of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

01 May 2024

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:54

01 May 2024

#392

Columbidology (PIGEONS? YES) Part 2 with Rosemary Mosco

The thrilling conclusion of PIGEONS, with Columbidologist and author Rosemary Mosco of Bird and Moon comics. It’s wall-to-wall listener questions and you’ll hear all about bonded pairs, the fate of the extinct passenger pigeon, the best cinematic pigeons, how to help their nubby feet, gender reveals gone very wrong, Las Vegas mysteries to boil your blood, and so much more. Also: did I just see a wedding bird escapee? Visit Rosemary’s [website] (https://rosemarymosco.com/) and follow her on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/rosemarymosco) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@rosemarymosco) , and [X] (https://twitter.com/RosemaryMosco) Browse Rosemary’s [books] (https://bookshop.org/contributors/rosemary-mosco) including [A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World’s Most Misunderstood Bird] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-pocket-guide-to-pigeon-watching-getting-to-know-the-world-s-most-misunderstood-bird-rosemary-mosco/15834011) and [There Are No Ants in This Book] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/there-are-no-ants-in-this-book-rosemary-mosco/20703445?ean=9781774881163) Read Rosemary’s nature comic [Bird and Moon] (https://rosemarymosco.com/comics/bird-and-moon) and support on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/birdandmoon) Donations went to [Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue] (https://greatlakespigeonrescue.org/) and [Palomacy] (https://www.pigeonrescue.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/columbidology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Ornithology (BIRDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley) , [Plumology (FEATHERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/plumology) , [Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chickenology) , [Oology (EGGS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oology2) , [Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urbanrodentology) , [Echinology (SEA URCHINS & SAND DOLLARS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/echinology) , [Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/egyptology) , [Scatology (POOP)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology) , [FIELD TRIP: Birds of Prey and Raptor Facts] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/birdsofprey) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) and [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) and [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) and Jacob Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:30

24 Apr 2024

#391

Columbidology (PIGEONS? YES) Part 1 with Rosemary Mosco

You love pigeons. You might not know it yet. Espionage! Fancy breeds! Internal GPS! Weird feet! Should you be afraid of them? Should you adopt one? Pigeon advocate, comic artist and author of “A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching,” Rosemary Mosco finally joins to answer all of our questions in a beautifully mellow and melodious wall-to-wall pigeon exploration. I loved every minute of making this one and if you stick around for the secret, I’ll take you behind-the-scenes. Listen, then sit on a bench and watch your new friends. Visit Rosemary’s [website] (https://rosemarymosco.com/) and follow her on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/rosemarymosco) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@rosemarymosco) , and [X] (https://twitter.com/RosemaryMosco) Browse Rosemary’s [books] (https://bookshop.org/contributors/rosemary-mosco) including [A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World’s Most Misunderstood Bird] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-pocket-guide-to-pigeon-watching-getting-to-know-the-world-s-most-misunderstood-bird-rosemary-mosco/15834011) and [There Are No Ants in This Book] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/there-are-no-ants-in-this-book-rosemary-mosco/20703445?ean=9781774881163) Read Rosemary’s nature comic [Bird and Moon] (https://rosemarymosco.com/comics/bird-and-moon) and support on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/birdandmoon) Donations went to [Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue] (https://greatlakespigeonrescue.org/) and [Palomacy] (https://www.pigeonrescue.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/columbidology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Ornithology (BIRDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley) , [Plumology (FEATHERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/plumology) , [Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chickenology) , [Oology (EGGS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oology2) , [Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urbanrodentology) , [Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/egyptology) , [Scatology (POOP)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology) , [FIELD TRIP: Birds of Prey and Raptor Facts] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/birdsofprey) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) and [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) and [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) and Jacob Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:16

17 Apr 2024

#390

Smologies #42: TREES with J. Casey Clapp

Do trees have feelings? How do they talk? Which trees can you use to make syrup? Do bananas really grow on trees? Possibly the world's most enthusiastic tree expert, J. Casey Clapp, explains what makes coastal redwoods the coolest trees, how roots communicate with each other, and why a tree is like a cup of tea. Plus: bonus guest appearance by our friends (and the trees’), fungi.   Follow Casey Clapp on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/clapp4trees) Listen to his podcast, Completely Arbortrary: [https://linktr.ee/arbortrarypod/] (https://linktr.ee/arbortrarypod/) A donation went to [EcoTrust.org] (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/24792ab5-869a-4c63-bb23-aa33dca4c643/shows/89060b63-e603-4297-b6e8-5a654e50244e/episodes/9eb96b79-4591-4891-9552-6d507f445fa4/EcoTrust.org) [Full-length (*not* G-rated) Dendrology episode + tons of science links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [ Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [ Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [ Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [ Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) and [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

13 Apr 2024

25 MINS

25:23

13 Apr 2024

#389

Field Trip: I Chased the 2024 Eclipse with Umbraphiles

Come along like a frog in my pocket for an adventure to see an eclipse. After last week’s Heliology episode on the Sun, I rushed out of state to see what the fuss was about and to witness my first ever total eclipse of the Sun. Did it go as planned? Of course not? Did it work out? You’ll have to listen. We’ve got: a rollercoaster of emotions, last-minute pivots, chats with strangers, highway scenery, hope, anxiety, awe, and tears as we see if my seven-year wait for totality pans out.  A donation went to [Functional Magic] (https://functionalmagic.org/) Check out [Veritasium on YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@veritasium) Visit Dr. Teagan Wall’s [website] (https://www.teaganwall.com/) and follow her on [Instagram] (http://www.instagram.com/TeagWall) and [X] (https://twitter.com/teagwall) Jarrett’s Webby-nominated Avatar: The Last Airbender podcast, “ [Braving the Elements] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/avatar-braving-the-elements/id1569692187) ”  [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eclipse) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Heliology (THE SUN/ECLIPSES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/heliology) , [Selenology (THE MOON)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/selenology) , [Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cosmology) , [Meteorology (WEATHER & CLIMATE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/meteorology) , [Nephology (CLOUDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nephology) , [FIELD TRIP: Alie’s Mystery Surgery] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgerymystery) , [Disasterology (DISASTERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disasterology) , [Genicular Traumatology (BAD KNEES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/knees) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) and [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) and [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) and Jacob Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

53 MINS

53:05

10 Apr 2024

#388

Heliology (THE SUN/ECLIPSES) with India Jackson and Michael Kirk

Sunset flimflam! Auroras! Eclipse tips! Let’s get to know the center of our solar system, the Sun,  as the April 8th eclipse approaches. What is it made of? How big is it? Will it explode soon? Why can’t I stare at it? And why is it wearing sunglasses? Dr. Michael Kirk and almost-Dr. India Jackson are brilliant and charming Heliologists who have both worked with NASA’s heliophysics departments. Get to know them and also the giant hot plasma ball we revolve around. You’ll never (not look at it) the same.  Follow Michael on [Google Scholar] (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=h3EscCUAAAAJ&hl=en) Visit India’s [website] (https://www.lgphy.com/india) and follow her on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/astronomical_beauty/) , [X] (https://twitter.com/astro_beauty) and [Google Scholar] (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=y2wxkB8AAAAJ) Watch [NASA’s Total Solar Eclipse Live Broadcast] (https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/live/) on April 8, 2024 Donations went to [Astronomers Without Borders] (https://my.astronomerswithoutborders.org/home) and the [Grady Memorial Hospital Health Foundation] (https://www.gradyhealthfoundation.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/heliology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Selenology (THE MOON)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/selenology) , [Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cosmology) , [Meteorology (WEATHER & CLIMATE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/meteorology) , [Nephology (CLOUDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nephology) , [Black Hole Theory Cosmology (WHAT ARE BLACK HOLES?!)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackholetheorycosmology) , [Discard Anthropology (GARBAGE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/discardanthropology) , [Tiktokology (THE TIKTOK APP)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/tiktokology) , [Space Archaeology (SPACE JUNK)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/spacearchaeology) , [Aerology (MARS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/areology) , [Quantum Ontology (WHAT IS REAL?)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/quantumontology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) and [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) and [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) and Jacob Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:40

03 Apr 2024

#387

Smologies #41: PELICANS with Juita Martinez

Spine mysteries, face purses, limericks, flim flam, flags, divebombs, sibling rivalries, and more! The warm and wonderful pelicanologist Juita Martinez studies these glorious dinosaurs and shares what it’s like to hold a floofy baby sea bird, how these birds’ ecosystems are being restored, and what she loves about being in nature. Also: How much fish can they fit in there, anyway? A donation went to [ BackyardBasecamp.org] (http://backyardbasecamp.org) [Full-length (*not* G-rated) Pelicanology episode + tons of science links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pelicanology?rq=pelicans) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [ Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [ Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [ Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [ Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by, and [ Jarrett Sleeper] (https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [ MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) , [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) , and [Mercedes Maitland] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) of [ Maitland Audio] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

30 Mar 2024

25 MINS

25:12

30 Mar 2024

#386

Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF) with Paul Rozin

Taboos. Intolerable foods. Sad songs. Sexy kinks. Candy that looks like poo. Let’s get a little gross, shall we? The foremost expert in disgust, Dr. Paul Rozin, chats about the emotions related to revulsion – and BOY HOWDY do we cover some ground. Why do some things gross us out and others don’t? Can we change that? Learn how research psychologists study disgust, from butterflies to bigotry, and from pranks to power dynamics. Maybe don’t eat lunch while you listen, but definitely tune in to learn how to conquer some fears.  Browse Dr. Rozin’s publications on [Google Scholar] (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rBGWoP8AAAAJ&hl=en) Donations went to [InterAct Theatre Company] (https://www.interacttheatre.org/) and the [International OCD Foundation] (https://iocdf.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disgustology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Personality Psychology (PERSONALITIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/personalitypsychology) , [Scatology (POOP)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology) , [Gelotology (LAUGHTER)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gelotology) , [Gustology (TASTE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gustology) , [Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd) & [Part 2] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd2) , [Dipterology (FLIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dipterology) , [Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chickenology) , [FIELD TRIP: Alie’s Mystery Surgery] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgerymystery) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) and [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) and [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) and Jake Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek and The Wordary Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

27 Mar 2024

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:21

27 Mar 2024

#385

Field Trip: Alie’s Mystery Surgery!

Where have I been? What surgery did I have? Am I going to die? I took you along for the whole wacky, sometimes scary process in hopes it might help someone and urge you all to draft up your wills and call your doctors if anything seems weird. If you think this thing has *nothing* to do with your own life, you’ll learn why it very much indeed does. Cryptic! What am I, a princess? Tune in for the journey of the last few months behind the scenes at Dadward HQ. And thank you for all of the support, for reals. Onward! [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgerymystery) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [FIELD TRIP: My Butt, A Colonoscopy Ride-Along & How To] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/colonoscopy) , [Gynecology (NETHER HEALTH)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gynecology) , [Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1 ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd) & [Part 2] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd2) , [Sports & Performance Psychology (ANXIETY & CONFIDENCE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sports-performance-psychology) , [Traumatology (PTSD)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/traumatology) , [Dolorology (PAIN)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dolorology) , [Urology (CROTCH PARTS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urology) , [Phallology (PENISES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phallology) , [Surgical Oncology (BREAST CANCER)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgical-oncology) , [Genicular Traumatology (BAD KNEES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/knees) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) and [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) and [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek and The Wordary Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

21 Mar 2024

47 MINS

47:11

21 Mar 2024

#384

Smologies #40: HAIR with Valerie Horsley

Peach fuzz. Chin hairs. Mammalian ponytails. WHY DO THEY HAPPEN. Yale researcher and associate professor Dr. Valerie Horsley stops by California to chat with Alie about the nature of hair and what it has to do with skin and nails, stem cells, how it grows, why some of us have curly hair or straight hair or thin hair or thick hair, and why we love and hate and need our hair as animals. Dr. Valerie Horsely is on [ Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/valerieforct/) [The Horsely Lab] (https://horsley.yale.edu) at Yale [Full-length (*not* G-rated) Trichology episode + tons of science links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trichology) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [ Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [ Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of [ Maitland Audio Productions] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) and [ Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

18 Mar 2024

25 MINS

25:10

18 Mar 2024

#383

Oikology (DECLUTTERING) Encore with Jamie & Filip Hord + Joe Ferrari

Why does clutter happen? How can we get rid of it and how will it affect us psychologically if we do? Buckle up for an encore that will lift your spirits and quite possibly change your life. We all have unfolded piles of laundry, that closet we don’t want to open, a tornado of papers on our desk that seems impossible to sort through. Enter: Oikology, the science of keeping things contained. Alie hunted down world-famous professional organizers, Jamie & Filip Hord of Horderly to chat about -- FIRST OFF-- their name, plus gender and messes, when to call in a pro to help, the step-by-step process to tackle the entropy in your home and life, what do do about gifts you don’t want, what tools you might need, the KonMari method, how to overcome the emotional attachment to objects, and why decluttering becomes addictive. We also called in the big guns, research psychologist Dr. Joe Ferrari of DePaul university, to share his research on clutter, its psychological causes and effects, if the “spark joy” method works for everyone, when to call a professional organizer and how many pants is too many pants. Also: dispatches from my own front lines. This episode already changed my own life… and closet. Visit Jamie and Filip Hord’s [website] (https://horderly.com) and follow them on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/horderly) , [X] (https://twitter.com/horderlynyc) . and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@Horderly) Listen to Dr. Ferrari in the [Volitional Psychology (PROCRASTINATION)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/procrastination) episode and check out his book: [Still Procrastinating?] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/still-procrastinating-the-no-regrets-guide-to-getting-it-done-joseph-r-ferrari/8699361?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-r-vBhC-ARIsAGgUO2AxfyPKMruZMW6xU9bHlvnPYFhtpC_JfoHGJkvqN83ViQLWj_L7jM8aAuqZEALw_wcB) Donations went to [Dress for Success] (https://dressforsuccess.org) and the [Institute for Challenging Disorganization] (https://www.challengingdisorganization.org) [More episode sources & links] (https://alieward.com/ologies/oikologyencore) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd?rq=ADHD) & [Part 2] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd2) , [LIFE ADVICE] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lifeadvice?rq=ADHD) , [Volitional Psychology (PROCRASTINATION)] (http://alieward.com/ologies/procrastination) , [Eudemonology (HAPPINESS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology?rq=happiness) , [Discard Anthropology (GARBAGE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/discardanthropology) , [Disinfectology (BLEACH)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disinfectiology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) and [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) and [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) , [Jarrett Sleeper] (http://jarrettsleeper.com/) of MindJam Media & [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek and The Wordary Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

12 Mar 2024

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:46

12 Mar 2024

#382

Functional Morphology (ANATOMY) Encore with Joy Reidenberg

Ever poked at roadkill? Watched videos of whales exploding? Drooled over a curio cabinet full of claws & bones? Peered into a jar with a pickled toad? Then this one is for you. Whether you’ve heard it before or are new to this classic ep, you’re sure to be delighted by this Ologist’s storytelling. Arguably the world's most famous comparative anatomist (and pretty-much-also functional morphologist) Dr. Joy Reidenberg pulls up a chair at Mt. Sinai Hospital to talk about her fascinating backstory, exploding whales, taxidermied chipmunks, dead toadfish, animal's weird anatomy and its function and how it might help human health. She is absolutely amazing and you will become obsessed with her work. Dr. Joy Reidenberg on [X] (https://twitter.com/joyreidenberg) &  [ Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/ReidenbergTV/) Browse her publications on [ResearchGate] (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joy-Reidenberg) [More episode sources & links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/functionalmorphologyencore) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Evolutionary Biology (DARWINISM)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/evolutionary-biology) , [Veterinary Biology (CRITTER FIXING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/veterinarybiology) , [Nassology (TAXIDERMY)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nassology) , [Road Ecology (ROAD KILL)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/roadecology) , [Acoustic Ecology (NATURE RECORDINGS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/acousticecology) , [Procyonology (RACCOONS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/procyonology) , [Lemurology (LEMURS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lemurology) , [Delphinology (DOLPHINS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/delphinology) , [Ichthyology (FISHES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ichthyology) , [Mammalogy (MAMMALS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy) , [Ornithology (BIRDS) ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) and [X] (https://twitter.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) and [X] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) and [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek and The Wordary Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

05 Mar 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:51

05 Mar 2024

#381

Smologies #39: ANCIENT ROME with Darius Arya

Classical Archaeologist and TV host Dr. Darius Arya is back for a smologized version of this classic  episode to dish about priceless garbage piles, pottery graveyards, tomb discoveries, what's under European cities, ancient spa days, ingenious construction methods, and unlikely laundry techniques. Plus, what did ancient romans use before toilet paper - and perhaps more importantly, WHY??  Dr. Darius Arya's [website] (https://dariusaryadigs.com/) , [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/DariusAryaDigs) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/DariusAryaDigs) A donation was made to [AncientRomeLive.org] (https://ancientromelive.org/) [Full-length (*not* G-rated) Classical Archaeology episode + tons of science links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/classical-archeology?rq=classical) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) and [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

02 Mar 2024

25 MINS

25:05

02 Mar 2024