Ologies (podcast)
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| Ologies with Alie Ward | |
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Alie Ward |
| Genre | Science |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly |
| Production | |
| Theme music composed by | Nick Thorburn |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 2017 |
| Related | |
| Website | ologies.com |
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]
History[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ologize With Alie Ward". Wisconsin Public Radio. September 4, 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d Ito, Robert (25 February 2021). "'Ologies' Host Alie Ward Is Making Science Wonderfully Entertaining". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ Burns, Lexey (2023-01-22). "Ologies has something for the scientist in all of us". The Varsity. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ Mattoon, Ellie Rose (2023-02-09). "Five science podcasts to listen to while you pipette". The Johns Hopkins News-Letter. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Locker, Melissa (3 February 2021). "Alie Ward's Listeners Truly Love Ologies". Timber. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Smologies #1: THE MOON". alieward.com. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "The 50 Best Podcasts to Listen to Right Now". Time. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ "2022 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards: See The Full List of Winners". iHeart. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Top Best Host: Podcasts". The Webby Awards. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
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