Smologies with Alie Ward

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Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies, which covers topics from Toads (Bufology) to the Moon (Selenology) and everything in between. Enjoy clean and witty bite-sized science delights as host Alie Ward asks Ologists of all kinds smart – and sometimes silly – questions. Get to know the charming and diverse array of experts who share not only their wisdom, but also their lived experiences.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Smologies with Alie Ward.

Hosts

Alie Ward

Previous Guests

Gene Kritsky

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John Bates
Dr. John Bates is an Oologist and a curator at the Field Museum of Chicago, specializing in the study of eggs and avian biology. He is known for his extensive research on bird eggs and has contributed significantly to the understanding of avian reproductive strategies. His work often involves educating the public about the diversity and significance of eggs in the animal kingdom.
Chris Giesige
Chris Giesige is a wildfire researcher and lightning scientist known for his expertise in the field of Fulminology. He has a background in studying the dynamics of thunder and lightning, including the interactions between clouds and electrical charges. Chris is recognized for his engaging communication style, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience. He is active on social media, sharing insights and information related to his research.
Jessica Whited

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Chanelle Zaphiropoulos
Chanelle Zaphiropoulos is a maritime archaeologist known for her expertise in shipwrecks and underwater exploration. She has a passion for uncovering historical artifacts and understanding ancient technologies recovered from the depths of the ocean. Chanelle is also active on social media, sharing her experiences and insights into maritime archaeology.

Topics Discussed

cicadas periodical cicadas cicada lifecycle cicada safari Brood XIV The Pilgrims Promise eggs Oologist Field Museum of Chicago bird butts reptile eggs mammal eggs Easter bunny confusion cookie dough lightning thunder wildfire Fulminologist clouds positive and negative charges volcanic lightning ice particle mosh pits gigawatts storm safety axolotls Ambystomologist limb regeneration habitat ecology pet care ethics color morphs genetically modified Minecraft Shipwrecks maritime archaeology treasure carbon dating Bermuda Triangle underwater wreck detective

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@alieward
Alie Ward

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Followers: 168,553
Posts: 2,789

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Biography

@Ologies podcast. Emmy-winning writer, science host on @cbsinnovationtv @cbsinventiontv @Netflix’s 100 Humans & Brainchild, ScienceChannel. Ur dad.

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Smologies with Alie Ward.

0:00 25:07

CICADAS with Gene Kritsky

Hosts
Alie Ward
Guests
Gene Kritsky
Keywords
cicadas periodical cicadas cicada lifecycle cicada safari Brood XIV The Pilgrims Promise

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, and all about their lifecycle. Plus, get inspired to take a cicada safari and appreciate their songs, which can be as loud as an ambulance. By the end, youll want to don a bug costume and take a road trip to witness Brood XIVs emergence this spring!

Dr. Gene Kritskys new cicada book The Pilgrims Promise: The 2025 Emergence of the Periodical Cicada Brood XIV

Download the Cicada Safari app at the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Check out Dr. Kritskys website

Also see CicadaMania.com, and follow them on Instagram

A donation was made to Mount Saint Josephs cicada research in the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences

Full-length (*not* G-rated) Cicadology episode + tons of science links

Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month

OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!

Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky

Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok

Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media, and Steven Ray Morris

Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Jacob Chaffee, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin Talbert

Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

0:00 25:54

EGGS with John Bates

Hosts
Alie Ward
Guests
John Bates
Keywords
eggs Oologist Field Museum of Chicago bird butts reptile eggs mammal eggs Easter bunny confusion cookie dough

The biggest eggs! The smallest eggs! The rarest eggs! Oologist Dr. John Bates gave Alie a tour of the egg vault at the Field Museum of Chicago and it was a barrage of beautiful sights and shocking facts about bird butts. Get ready for speckly eggs, pointy eggs, egg art, reptile eggs, mammal eggs, Easter bunny confusion, and whether or not you should snack on a bucket of cookie dough.

Field Museum of Chicago

The Book of Eggs

Full-length (*not* G-rated) Oology episode + tons of science links

Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month

OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!

Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky

Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok

Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Steven Ray Morris

Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Jacob Chaffee, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin Talbert

Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

0:00 22:24

LIGHTNING with Chris Giesige

Hosts
Alie Ward
Guests
Chris Giesige
Keywords
lightning thunder wildfire Fulminologist clouds positive and negative charges volcanic lightning ice particle mosh pits gigawatts storm safety

Thunder and lightning: very, very frighteningly interesting! Wildfire researcher and lightning scientist Chris Giesige answers questions about thunderclaps and lightning flashes in a laid back way that will put him at the top of your Fulminologist list. He explains everything from clouds to positive and negative charges, the link between lightning scientists and firefighters, volcanic lightning, ice particle mosh pits, how many gigawatts in a lightning strike, and how to enjoy a storm without getting zapped. 

Follow Chris on Instagram

A donation went to International Relief Teams

Full-length (*not*G-rated) Fulminology episode + tons of science links

More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!

Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month

OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!

Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky

Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok

Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media, and Steven Ray Morris

Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Jacob Chaffee, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin Talbert

Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

0:00 27:13

AXOLOTLS with Jessica Whited

Hosts
Alie Ward
Guests
Jessica Whited
Keywords
axolotls Ambystomologist limb regeneration habitat ecology pet care ethics color morphs genetically modified Minecraft

Feathery gills! Adorable smiles! Cultural icons! Habitat ecology! And superhuman limb regeneration? It’s an entire episode on axolotls. You either love these aquatic salamanders, or you’ve never heard of them. Clap your tiny slimy hands for Ambystomologist Dr. Jessica Whited, who raises and studies these beautiful creatures. Also discussed: their narrow niche, the ecology movement to save them from wild endangerment, pet care ethics, color morphs, green glowing genetically modified ones and so much more. And of course: Minecraft.

Follow Jessica on Instagram

Order her children’s book: Axolotl (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Amphibian That Never Grows Up

Visit the Whited Lab and browse Dr. Whited’s papers on ResearchGate

A donation went to ADOPTAXOLTL via Instituto de Biologia de la UNAM

Full-length (*not* G-rated) Ambystomology episode + tons of science links

More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!

Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month

OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!

Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky

Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok

Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jacob Chaffee

Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin Talbert

Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

0:00 25:06

SHIPWRECKS with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos

Hosts
Alie Ward
Guests
Chanelle Zaphiropoulos
Keywords
Shipwrecks maritime archaeology treasure carbon dating Bermuda Triangle underwater wreck detective

Ahoy matey, we’ve brought ye another ensmol’d episode of Ologies, this time on: Shipwrecks. We get to talk with maritime archaeologist and wreck nerd Chanelle Zaphiropoulos about her experiences with Shipwrecks, treasure, carbon dating, admirals worth admiring, ancient technology recovered from the depths of history, The Bermuda Triangle, and generally life as an underwater wreck detective.

Follow Chanelle on Instagram and Bluesky

A donation went to Diving with a Purpose

Full-length (*not* G-rated) Maritime Archaeology episode + tons of science links

More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!

Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month

OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!

Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky

Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok

Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media, and Steven Ray Morris

Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Jacob Chaffee, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin Talbert

Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

Ratings

Global:
4.9 rating 340 reviews

USA

4.9 ratings 251 reviews

Canada

5.0 ratings 57 reviews

Australia

4.7 ratings 19 reviews

UK

4.8 ratings 8 reviews

New Zealand

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Ireland

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South Africa

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Singapore

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