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Since Sep 2017
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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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Paternology (FATHERHOOD) with Darby Saxbe

Jun 10, 2026 1h 21m

DADS. What makes a good one? What if you had a bad one? And how can fatherhood turn the tides on toxic masculinity? Also: diapers. The brilliant USC research psychologist,  fatherhood expert, and…

Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner

Jun 03, 2026 39m

Awe?! You can study this? You can, and it turns out it’s really important for our mental health. Dr. Dacher Keltner, the legendary UC Berkeley psychology professor, author, and founding director of…

Enology Part 2 (HOW TO MAKE WINE) with Tara Gomez & Mireia Taribó

May 27, 2026 1h 13m

Wineries vs. vineyards. Metal vs. oak. DIY wine. Carbonic fermentation situations? Enologists  Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó – co-owners of the boutique California winery Camins2Dreams – join us to…

Enology Part 1 (HOW TO DRINK WINE) with André Hueston Mack

May 20, 2026 1h 14m

To chill or not to chill? That is the question. And then a bunch more questions. Thankfully, author, winemaker, sommelier, and Enology expert, André Hueston Mack is on hand to explain Old World vs.…

Special Episode: Wall to Wall Secrets, Sorry!

May 14, 2026 53m

Listen. Sometimes we like to shake it up. So while we’re finishing up next week’s episode, I decided to open a sound file and spilled only secrets. This was an exercise in just chilling with you, and…

Meleagrology (TURKEYS) with Cyler Conrad

May 06, 2026 1h 25m

Wattles. Snoods. Struts. Vibes. It’s not November, which is exactly why we’re putting this episode out. All day every day, turkeys are out there like beanbags with stick legs. Let’s take a moment, or…

Antarcticology (ANTARCTIC RESEARCH) with Ariel Waldman

Apr 29, 2026 1h 13m

Mile-thick ice. Dry, rocky valleys. Tiny creatures. Red parkas. Seal mummies. We’re going to Antarctica with National Geographic Explorer, microscopic photographer, and Antarcticologist Ariel…

Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness

Apr 22, 2026 1h 42m

In an encore of one of our top episodes ever, Dr. Zoffness is back to chat about her brand new book, Tell Me Where It Hurts. PAIN. What is it? Where does it come from? And how can we hurt less? Which…

Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 2 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly

Apr 15, 2026 1h 33m

Neurodivergence and weed. Munchie remedies. Long term toking. The Entourage Effect. Drag a bean bag into the circle and kick back for Part 2 of Cannabinology with UCLA’s Center for Cannabis and…

Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 1 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly

Apr 08, 2026 1h 20m

Gummies vs. pre-rolls. THC vs. CBD. Indica vs. sativa. Hemp vs. marijuana. Dad grass vs. modern trees. This extended 2-part deep dive with UCLA’s Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids director Dr.…

Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) with Jessica Goodheart and Terry Gosliner

Apr 01, 2026 1h 24m

Discovery. Drama. Diversity. Design inspo. Let’s squirm into the sea grass and the tidal crevices with California Academy of Sciences legend Dr. Terry Gosliner and the American Museum of Natural…

Megafelinology (SNOW LEOPARDS + OTHER BIG CATS) with Imogene Cancellare

Mar 25, 2026 1h 25m

Cheetahs. Tigers. Jaguars. Pumas. Panthers. Snow leopards. How big is a big cat? And who decides? Let’s ask the charming wildlife biologist, science communicator, and Megafelinologist Dr. Imogene…

Allergology (ALLERGIES) with Zachary Rubin

Mar 18, 2026 1h 16m

Dander enemies. Gluten intolerances. Runny noses. Shellfish bummers. Skin prick tests. Epipen pockets. Allergies? WE GOT ‘EM, folks. And we’ve got double board-certified allergist, immunologist, and…

Field Trip: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To Encore

Mar 17, 2026 37m

Come check out my butt with me (again)! 1 in 16 people in the U.S. will have colon cancer, and 0 in 16 want to talk about getting a camera up your guts to check things out. I am one of them, but…

Coloproctology (COLON CANCER + BUTT FUN) with Carmen Fong

Mar 11, 2026 1h 27m

So, you don’t want colon cancer, but you DO want buttsex secrets? Have we got an episode for you. Coloprotocolgist Dr. Carmen Fong charms us in a brand-new episode about prostate orgasms, shady…

Bonus Episode: How to Beat Perfectionism and Make a Quilt

Mar 05, 2026 34m

Our Culcitology (QUILTS) episode taught you why quilts are agents of rebellion, community, and chill vibes all in one. This bonus episode  will tell you how to start and how to dive into anything…

Quantum Ontology (WHAT IS REAL?) Encore with Adam Becker

Mar 04, 2026 1h 19m

Is anything real? How many universes are there? Is everything a simulation being run by a quantum computer through a wormhole from a future era? Is the answer to everything really ... 42? The affable…

Culcitology (QUILTS) with Luke Haynes, Olivia Joseph, and Joe Cunningham

Feb 26, 2026 1h 46m

Scrap quilts. Sewing bees. Secret codes. Political activism. Controversies. Three of your new favorite Culcitologists – Olivia Joseph, Luke Haynes, and Joe Cunningham – are stitched together for one…

Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES) with Ted Stankowich

Feb 19, 2026 1h 11m

Barbs. Spurs. Stinks. Scutes. Shrieks. Fashion. Drama. Animal behaviorist, evolutionary biologist, Cal State Long Beach professor, and your new favorite Zoohoplologist, Dr. Ted Stankowich, divulges…

Bonus Episode: ICYMI Moments of 2025 with newly beloved Ologists

Feb 17, 2026 51m

In case you missed it, ICYMI stands for In Case Y’all Missed It. And while 2025 was a weird year (not as weird as 2026!) it was filled with some favorite new Ologists and episodes. So since things…

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