Ologies with Alie Ward

Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES) with Ted Stankowich

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 about putting your dukes up or curling into a ball so you don’t die. Either/or, sometimes both. I went to his lab down at California State Long Beach, for a tour and a chat about armadillos, skunks, pangolins, horned lizards, wombats, coyotes, kit foxes, poodles, porcupines, tigers, deer and the will to keep living.  Visit Dr. Stankowich’s Mammal Lab [https://www.csulb.edu/biological-sciences/mammal-lab] and follow him on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dr.tedstankowich/?hl=en], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/tedstankowich.bsky.social], and Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ysqc11MAAAAJ&hl=en] A donation went to the Pangolin Crisis Fund [https://pangolincrisisfund.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zoohoplology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Mammalogy (MAMMALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy], Ornithorhynchology (PLATYPUSES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ornithorhynchology], Erethizonology (PORCUPINES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/erethizonology], Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carnivoreecology], Cervidology (DEER) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cervidology], Myrmecology (ANTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/myrmecology], Paleohistology (WHY TEETH EXIST) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/paleohistology], Behavioral Ecology (REPRODUCTIVE TRADEOFFS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/behavioralecology], Screamology (LOUD VOCALIZATIONS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/screamology], Fearology (FEAR) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fearology-pt-1], Vampirology (VAMPIRES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/vampirology] 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.

Bonus Episode: ICYMI Moments of 2025 with newly beloved Ologists

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 have been a bit of a busy blur for many of us, we wanted to give you a sampler platter/refresher on some of the best moments of last year’s episode. Because it's not just what we learned, but it’s the friends we made along the way, RIGHT? And if you haven’t heard the full ep, hop over and enjoy it! Or send this to a friend as an intro to Ologies. Either way, kick back for a quick episode with stellar curation.    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.

Venereology (SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS) with Ina Park

You’ve got junk, and we have info. The charming and hilarious researcher, professor, sex-positive health advocate, and author of the science book “Strange Bedfellows,” Dr. Ina Park, joins to talk about sores, symptoms, muffs, condoms, testing schedules, titillating vaccine developments, miracle medications, Brazilians, HIV magic, stepping out vs. opening up, toilet seats, antibiotics, new scientific shockers about bacterial vaginosis, crotch crickets, conservative obstructions, the secrets of Columbus, and most importantly how to stay horny, true to yourself, and safe. Whether you’re monogamous, open, ace, or dating, she’s giving the advice you need to communicate more openly and have more empathy for the health of friends and strangers.  Visit Dr. Park’s website [https://www.inapark.net/] and follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/inaparkmd] Buy her book, Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs, on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/strange-bedfellows-adventures-in-the-science-history-and-surprising-secrets-of-stds-ina-park/2ea0dcb5933ee888] or Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250206626] Donations went to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. C. Kirk Avent Endowed Support Fund [https://www.uab.edu/medicine/id/give/our-priorities] and the San Francisco City Clinic [https://www.sf.gov/cityclinic] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/venereology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Sexology (SEX) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sexology], Urology (CROTCH PARTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urology], Phallology (PENISES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phallology], Gynecology (NETHER HEALTH) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gynecology], Epidemiology (DISEASES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/epidemiology], Biological Anthropology (SEXY APES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biologicalanthropology], Neuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuroendocrinologyencore], Venusology (VENUS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/venusology], Carcinology (CRABS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carcinology], Trichology (HAIR) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trichology], Eschatology (THE APOCALYPSE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eschatology] 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.

Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) Encore with Stephen Hanks

Histories, mysteries, memories and families: it’s time to clamber up our ancestral trees. Author and genealogist Stephen Hanks -- who teaches genealogy classes in Portland, Oregon and has contributed to PBS genealogy documentaries -- sits down to chat in this encore episode about what ignited a passion for learning about his own history. Also: how to find your family through census records, county archives, death certificates and more, plus which DNA tests he’s taken, our most recent common ancestor, and how America can try to heal from its past. Also: capes, detectives and hairy fanny packs. Stephen Hanks books on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=stephen+hanks] and Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephen-Hanks/author/B08R7X6F5H] A donation went to: BlackPast.org [https://www.blackpast.org/] More episodes to celebrate Black History Month  [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackhistorymonth] 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.

Asinology (DONKEYS) with Faith Burden

Tall ears. Huge teeth. Underestimated wit. And vocalizations that would make a songbird envious. Let’s talk donkeys with researcher and Director at The Donkey Sanctuary, Asinologist Dr. Faith Burden. We cover pop culture donkeys, their road to domestication, how much they can carry, whether you should ever saddle up on a donkey, mule genetics, zoo sexism, how to care for a donkey, what their noises mean, milky baths, emperor gossip, squats versus donkey kicks, and why these beautiful beasts deserve all of our love.  Follow Dr. Burden on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KltkcgMAAAAJ&hl=en] Visit The Donkey Sanctuary website [https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/] and follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/donkeysanctuary/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@donkeysanctuary], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/DonkeySanctuary] A donation went to The Donkey Sanctuary [https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/support-us/donate] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/asinology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/egyptology], Classical Archeology (ANCIENT ROME) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/classical-archeology], Momiology (MUMMIFICATION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/momiology], Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gastroegyptology], Paleohistology (WHY TEETH EXIST) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/paleohistology], Oreamnology (MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE NOT GOATS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oreamnology], Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chickenology], Mammalogy (MAMMALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy], Fromology (CHEESE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fromology] 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.