Ologies

“Ologies” is a comedic science podcast hosted and produced by writer, actress, science-correspondent, comedian, and self-proclaimed “pod-dad” Alie Ward. The series has, previously, been recognized as one of Time Magazine’s top 50 podcasts.
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Ologies employs human curiosity as a jumping off point to explore scientific fields of study that many have never conceived of. In exploring these science-based topics, the podcast encourages listeners to develop a broader, more nuanced understanding of how the world around them works and all of its interconnecting pieces.

While Ologies doesn’t zero-in on a particular bioregion, but on science itself, there are many episodes that examine flora and fauna native to Salmon Nation. Listeners are invited to learn about hundreds of topics ranging from crow funerals to native cooking.

Begin your listening journey with our five favorite episodes:

Bryology (Moss) with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer

Acoustic Ecology (Nature Recordings) with Dr. Eddie Game

5th Anniversary Special! Xylology (Lumber) with Jeff Perry

Indigenous Fire Ecology (Good Fire) with Dr. Amy Christianson

Macrophycology (Seaweed) with Dr. Patrick Martone, Dr. Charles Yarish, Danielle McHaskell, Angela Jones, and Becky Swerida

Listen via Stitcher, Apple, Podcast Addict, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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