Ologies (podcast)

Ologies with Alie Ward
Presentation
Hosted byAlie Ward
GenreScience
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesWeekly
Production
Theme music composed byNick Thorburn
Publication
Original release2017–present
Related
Websitewww.alieward.com/ologies

Ologies with Alie Ward, also known as Ologies, is a weekly science podcast hosted by Alie Ward. Each episode, Ward interviews an expert from a distinct scientific field (somnology, bryology, philematology, etc.).[1] Ologies is usually one of the top three science podcasts on Apple Podcasts.[2] It is often cited by university newspapers and blogs as an example of how to make science communication more accessible and interesting.[3][4][5]

When recording the episodes, Ward aims to avoid "expert sound bites" in favor of a more conversational tone, and she cuts in segments to explain concepts that her guests introduce.[6]

  1. ^ "Ologize With Alie Ward". Wisconsin Public Radio. September 4, 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. ^ Ito, Robert (25 February 2021). "'Ologies' Host Alie Ward Is Making Science Wonderfully Entertaining". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  3. ^ Burns, Lexey (2023-01-22). "Ologies has something for the scientist in all of us". The Varsity. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  4. ^ Mattoon, Ellie Rose (2023-02-09). "Five science podcasts to listen to while you pipette". The Johns Hopkins News-Letter. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  5. ^ Ancona, Emily (2022-11-11). "Three Ways to Engage Students in Real-Life Science". Loyola University of Maryland School of Education. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  6. ^ Rajan, Kanaga (2024-02-01). "Alumna's authentic curiosity leads to science podcasting success". SF State News. Retrieved 2024-05-21.