Ologies (podcast)

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]

Ologies with Alie Ward
Presentation
Hosted byAlie Ward
GenreScience
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesWeekly
Production
Theme music composed byNick Thorburn
Publication
Original release2017
Related
Websiteologies.com

History

Ward first had the idea for the podcast in 2002.[2] Further inspiration built when a visit to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in 2013 led into a weekly volunteer shift and a career change into science communications for Ward.[6] After building a following on Patreon,[7] Ward launched Ologies in 2017.[2] By February 2021, Ologies released more than 130 episodes and acquired more than 50 million downloads.[2]

In July 2021, Ologies began releasing shortened versions of classic episodes called "Smologies." Edited specifically for classrooms, Smologies episodes run roughly 20 minutes, and do not have profanity.[8]

Awards and recognition

In 2019, Time Magazine named it one of the 50 best podcasts of the year.[9]

In 2022, the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards named Ologies “Best Science Podcast” and the Webby Awards honored Ward “Best Podcast Host.”[10][11]

See also

References
  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. Chang, Alisa (2023-09-11). "All Things Considered: How a friendly museum tour invite shifted 'Ologies' podcast host Alie Ward's life". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  7. Locker, Melissa (3 February 2021). "Alie Ward's Listeners Truly Love Ologies". Timber. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  8. "Smologies #1: THE MOON". alieward.com. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  9. "The 50 Best Podcasts to Listen to Right Now". Time. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  10. "2022 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards: See The Full List of Winners". iHeart. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  11. "Top Best Host: Podcasts". The Webby Awards. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
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