Meleagrology (TURKEYS) with Cyler Conrad

Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner

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 the Greater Good Science Center, lent us some time to chat about his research into what makes us feel awe, and how that sense of vastness can make our lives and relationships richer. From spending some time under starry skies, to walking past ancient ruins, to listening to a favorite song, these big and little moments can help us feel smaller in the best way. Also: hop into a mosh pit.  Visit Dr. Keltner’s website [https://www.dacherkeltner.com/] Buy his book, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/awe-the-new-science-of-everyday-wonder-and-how-it-can-transform-your-life-dacher-keltner/92627722b0d00a9e?ean=9781984879707&next=t] or Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Science-Everyday-Wonder-Transform/dp/1984879685/] Listen to his series, Cities of Awe [https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/series/cities_of_awe_the_science_of_happiness], on the Science of Happiness podcast A donation went to the Bay Area Freedom Collective [https://www.collectivefreedom.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/awepsychology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology], Awesomeology (GRATITUDE FOR LITTLE THINGS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/awesomeology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Psychedeliology (HALLUCINOGENS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/psychedeliology], Museology (MUSEUMS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/museology], Fanthropology (FANDOM) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology], FIELD TRIP: I Chase the 2024 Eclipse with Umbraphiles [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eclipse], FIELD TRIP: How to Change Your Life via the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fieldtripnhm] 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.

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

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 chat about how grapes are harvested, why some are juiced with the stems, Indigenous perspectives on wine making, weird balloon chambers, wooden teabags, labcoat envy, tips for making your own wines, how they met and the surprising story of how they became a married duo in life and work. This couple needs a rom-com made in their honor. Raise a glass. Visit Tara and Mireia’s winery, Camins 2 Dreams [https://camins2dreams.com/] Follow Camins 2 Dreams on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/camins2dreams/] A donation went to House of Pride & Equality [https://www.houseofprideandequality.org/] Other episodes you may enjoy: Zymology (BEER) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zymology], Mixology (COCKTAILS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mixology], Ciderology (DELICIOUS APPLE BEVERAGES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ciderology], Pomology (APPLES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pomology], Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/coffeeology], Fromology (CHEESE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fromology], Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gastroegyptology], Food Anthropology (FEASTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/food-anthropology], Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology], Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackamericanmagirology], Melittology (BEES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melittology], Gustology (TASTE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gustology], Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disgustology] 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.

Enology Methodology (HOW TO DRINK WINE) with André Hueston Mack

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. New World wines, corks vs. caps, red, rosé, orange, and white wines, stemware, judging a wine by its label, the best glass of wine he’s ever tasted, needless snobbery, aeration, decanting, and what those legs are doing dancing around your glass. Also: how to open a bottle with no corkscrew. Next week: how to make wine. Stay tuned.  Visit André’s website [https://www.andrehmack.com/] and follow him on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack] and Threads [https://www.threads.com/@andrehmack] Shop André’s wines [https://maisonnoirwines.com/wine-shop] at Maison Noir Wines [https://maisonnoirwines.com/] Buy his book, 99 Bottles: A Black Sheep’s Guide to Life-Changing Wines, on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/99-bottles-a-black-sheep-s-guide-to-life-changing-wines-andr-hueston-mack/2906c84ead245915?ean=9781419734571] or Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/99-Bottles-Black-Sheeps-Life-Changing/dp/1419734571/] Pre-order his upcoming book, Wine for Good Times: A Guide for Curious Drinkers, on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/wine-for-good-times-a-guide-for-curious-drinkers-andre-hueston-mack/37bb986ff45be9ad] or Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Good-Times-Curious-Drinkers/dp/0593798120] (publishing February 23, 2027) A donation went to Food Bank for NYC [https://www.foodbanknyc.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/enologymethodology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Zymology (BEER) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zymology], Mixology (COCKTAILS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mixology], Ciderology (DELICIOUS APPLE BEVERAGES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ciderology], Pomology (APPLES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pomology], Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/coffeeology], Fromology (CHEESE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fromology], Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gastroegyptology], Food Anthropology (FEASTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/food-anthropology], Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology], Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackamericanmagirology], Melittology (BEES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melittology], Gustology (TASTE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gustology], Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disgustology] 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.

Special Episode: Wall to Wall Secrets, Sorry!

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 not editing a thing. Think of it as my exposure therapy + life advice and embarrassing tales from me, your actual biological father from the internet. Is it too long? Too bad! Is it too boring? I don’t know! But in these uncertain times, it’s important to remember that showing up is what matters. I don’t know, probably.  A donation went to the Hand of Salvation Initiative [https://chuffed.org/project/hand-of-salvation] More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: Oikology (DECLUTTERING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oikologyencore], Entomophagy Anthropology (EATING INSECTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomophagy-anthropology], Disgustology (REPULSION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disgustology], Enigmatology (WORD GAMES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/enigmatology], Political Sociology (VOTER TURNOUT & SUPPRESSION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/politicalsociology] 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.

Meleagrology (TURKEYS) with Cyler Conrad

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 90 minutes, with Archaeologist, Meleagrologist, and turkey researcher,  Dr. Cyler Conrad. We’ll find out if they can fly, do they like to kiss, where did they get their audacity, turkeys versus my car door, if they can survive a rainstorm, the deep connections between Indigenous cultures and North American turkeys, creepy turkeys, alternative universes, if one can eat turkey eggs, where do they nest, what’s up with the wishbone and so many inconvenient facts that will have you questioning what you thought you knew about these so-called thunder chickens.  Follow Dr. Conrad on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YSicePUAAAAJ&hl=en] A donation went to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center [https://indianpueblo.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/meleagrology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chickenology], Condorology (CONDORS & VULTURES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/condorology], Ornithology (BIRDS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley], Food Anthropology (FEASTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/food-anthropology], Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology], Plumology (FEATHERS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/plumology], Indigenous Pedology (SOIL SCIENCE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouspedology], Oology (EGGS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oology], Experimental Archeology (OLD TOOLS/ATLATLS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/experimentalarcheology], Araneology (SPIDERS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/araneology] 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.