Ologies with Alie Ward

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

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. Ziva Cooper and Smith College cannabis anthropologist Dr. Caroline Melly covers the storied history of the weed’s trek across continents, the endocannabinoid system,  the “bliss” molecule, brain receptors, cancer therapeutics, edible mishaps, the munchies, legalization, titration, addiction, kief, hash, dabs, shatter, strains, and so much more.  Follow Dr. Cooper on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=q7LdgiUAAAAJ&hl=en] Visit the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids website [https://cannabis.semel.ucla.edu/] Follow Dr. Melly on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1lX6tw0AAAAJ&hl=en] A donation went to Last Prisoner Project [https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cannabinology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Psychedeliology (HALLUCINOGENS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/psychedeliology], Dolorology (PAIN) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dolorology], Mnemonology (MEMORY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mnemonology], Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd], Obsessive-Compulsive Neurobiology (OCD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ocdneurobiology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Traumatology (PTSD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/traumatology], Somnology (SLEEP) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/somnology], Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology], Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathology], Neuropathoimmunology (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathoimmunology], Sports & Performance Psychology (ANXIETY & CONFIDENCE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sports-performance-psychology], Addictionology (ADDICTION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/addictionology], Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology],  Quasithanatology (NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/quasithanatology], Oneirology (DREAMS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oneirology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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 History’s Dr. Jessica Goodheart to discover bunny horns, finger backs, stolen weaponry, “buttflowers,” doomed first dates, high fashion, tiny eyes, gender fluidity, “Finding Nemo” cameos, the boardgame you need, and how your phone can warm a scientists heart just by slipping on a windbreaker and looking for beautiful things. Visit the Goodheart Lab [https://www.goodheartlab.com/] and follow Dr. Goodheart on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=6TjjV1gAAAAJ] Visit the Gosliner Slug Lab [https://sluglab.wordpress.com/] and follow Dr. Gosliner on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=BRKRR78AAAAJ&hl=en] Donations went to California Academy of Sciences [https://www.calacademy.org/] and oSTEM [https://ostem.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nudibranchology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Malacology (SNAILS & SLUGS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/malacology], Oceanology (OCEANS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology], Cnidariology (CORAL) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cnidariology], Medusology (JELLYFISH) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology], Biomineralogy (SHELLS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biomineralogy], Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zoohoplology], Ophthalmology (EYES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ophthalmology], Optical Technology (HISTORY OF EYEGLASSES + MODERN DAY VISION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/opticaltechnology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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 Cancellare. She shares tales of remote field work, snow-capped mountains, narrow escapes, camera trap revelations, DNA discoveries, brinks of extinction, if big cats like big boxes, why tails can be bobbed, lioness manes, big cat attacks, and making huge biscuits. Also: how to make your cats *Obsessed* with you.  Visit Dr. Cancellare’s website [https://www.biologistimogene.com/] and follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/biologistimogene/], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/biologistimogene.bsky.social], and Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ce7U-dEAAAAJ&hl=en] A donation went to the Snow Leopard Trust [https://snowleopard.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/megafelinology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Felinology (CATS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology], Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carnivoreecology], Scatology (POOP) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology], Mammalogy (MAMMALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy], Eco-Odorology (SCIENCE-SNIFFING DOGS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ecoodorology], Confectionology (CANDY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/confectionology], Ethnocynology (HUMANS & DOGS THROUGH TIME) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ethnocynology], Lupinology (WOLVES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lupinology], Wildlife Ecology (FIELDWORK) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/wildlifeecology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Allergology (ALLERGIES) with Zachary Rubin

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 author of the New York Times Bestseller “All About Allergies” Dr. Zachary Rubin. The Doc takes a quick break from his many demanding jobs to let me pepper him with questions about sneezing, allergy shots, Benadryl naps, home testing vs. office visits, oral challenges, unfriendly fruits, street tree sexism, and so much more. We’ve been itching to do this one for a while, so get it in your system ASAP. Follow Dr. Rubin on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rubin_allergy/?hl=en], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rubin_allergy?lang=en] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rubin_allergy] Buy his book, All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever and More [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790561/all-about-allergies-by-zachary-rubin-md/] on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F9V5Z3GQ?tag=randohouseinc7986-20] or Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/all-about-allergies-everything-you-need-to-know-about-asthma-food-allergies-hay-fever-and-more-zachary-rubin/a2fea4994be4ecf4?ean=9798217047970&next=t&next=t&affiliate=2186&prhc=PRHEFFDF5A7F1] A donation went to Red Sneakers for Oakley [https://www.redsneakers.org/] More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: Rhinology (NOSES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/rhinology], Ophthalmology (EYES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ophthalmology], Dendrology (TREES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau], Phenology (FALL/SEASONS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phenology], Fromology (CHEESE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fromology], Entomology (INSECTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomology], Melittology (BEES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melittology], Culicidology (MOSQUITOES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/culicidology], Spheksology (WASPS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/spheksology], Plumology (FEATHERS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/plumology], Carobology (NOT-CHOCOLATE TREES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carobology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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 after losing loved ones to colon cancer – and staring down the barrel of my first-ever colonoscope — I recorded tips, tricks, taste tests, foggy drug hazes, bar room advice, and finally my surprising results. It may save a life. Possibly yours.  Find out more about colorectal cancer here [https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/colonoscopy] Other episodes you may enjoy: Coloproctology (COLON CANCER + BUTT FUN) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/coloproctology], Gluteology (BUTTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gluteology], Scatology (POOP) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology], Radiology (X-RAY VISION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/radiology], FIELD TRIP: Alie’s Mystery Surgery [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgerymystery], Venereology (SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/venereology], Urology (CROTCH PARTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urology], Gynecology (NETHER HEALTH) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gynecology], Phallology (PENISES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phallology], Sexology (SEX) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sexology], Microbiology (GUT BIOME) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/microbiology-gut-biome], Nephrology (KIDNEYS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nephrology], Surgical Oncology (BREAST CANCER) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgical-oncology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/], Jarrett Sleeper [https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/] of MindJam Media [https://www.mindjammedia.com/] and Mark David Christenson Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.