10 Podcasts like Ologies

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Ologies with Alie Ward was made for those of us who love to hear other people talk about their passions. From butts to mushrooms to cocktails and more, Ologies proves that any subject can be fascinating if you talk to the right person. For more interviews with experts, interesting stories, and wild science, check out these podcasts similar to Ologies, curated with recommendations from the Podyssey community.

Last Updated: Aug 23rd, 2021


  • 1. This Podcast Will Kill You

    This podcast might not actually kill you, but it covers so very many things that can. Each episode tackles a different infectious disease, from the history, to the biology, and finally, how scared you need to be. Independently produced and edited by ...Show More

    Erin Welsh & Erin Allmann Updyke

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    Ep 95 Tetanus: An inhuman calamity!

    1:14:09 | May 3rd, 2022

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    [CW: Firsthand account includes description of the death of an infant. Skip approximately first 3 min to avoid.] What comes to mind when you hear the word tetanus? For many people, it’s probably the ...Show More

  • 2. The Infinite Monkey Cage

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

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    The End of the Universe

    28:00 | May 25th, 2020

    3 RECOMMENDATIONS

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are back for new series, for now at least, as they take an upbeat look at all the different ways our Universe might end. They are joined by legendary comedians Steve Martin a...Show More

  • 3. The Wild with Chris Morgan

    "THE WILD with Chris Morgan" explores how nature survives and thrives alongside (and often despite) humans. Taking listeners across the Pacific Northwest and around the world, host Chris Morgan explores wildlife and the complex web of ecosystems they...Show More

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    The Quietest Place on Earth

    30:09 | Jun 18th, 2019

    2 RECOMMENDATIONS

    If you are enjoying The Wild and want us to keep on making more episodes, we could really use your help. Please take a few minutes to fill out our listener survey. We’d love to get your thoughts. Than...Show More

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  • 4. In Defense of Plants Podcast

    Plants are everything. They are also incredibly interesting. From the smallest duckweed to the tallest redwood, the botanical world is full of wonder. Tune in for a podcast celebrating everything botany.

    In Defense of Plants

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    Ep. 368 - Bumblebees and their Habitat

    55:42 | May 8th, 2022

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    If we care about organisms like bumblebees, we need to protect and restore their habitats and plants are that habitat. In this episode we hear from Senior Program Officer, Communications Lead, WWF Nor...Show More

  • 5. Specimens

    Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet ...Show More

    Elle Kaye

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    Dr Sean McCormack - Vet + Conservationist

    37:11 | Sep 10th

    Join host Elle Kaye in conversation with Dr. Sean McCormack, vet and conservationist, to discuss his work at Ealing Wildlife Group in the reintroduction project of beavers to London. Sean talks candid...Show More

  • 6. Just the Zoo of Us

    Join us, Ellen and Christian Weatherford, while we review your favorite species of animals and rate them out of ten in the categories of effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics. More information can be found at justthezooofus.com 😊 Got a species you...Show More

    Ellen & Christian Weatherford

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    304: Dr. Keriann McGoogan's Top 3 Primatology Stories!

    58:31 | Sep 18th

    Join Ellen & special guest, primatologist and author Dr. Keriann McGoogan, for primatology storytime!

  • 7. You're Wrong About

    Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.

    Sarah Marshall

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    The Obesity Epidemic

    0:00 | Sep 19th, 2018

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    Mike tells Sarah that America has sent the wrong messages and done the wrong things about obesity for more than half a century. Digressions include height (again), sweatshops and Julianne Moore. Sarah...Show More

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  • 8. Science Vs

    There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you do...Show More

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    Joe Rogan: The Malone Interview

    43:14 | Feb 5th, 2022

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    Recently, Joe Rogan aired an interview that scientists are up in arms about — with Dr. Robert Malone. Malone talked smack about the Covid-19 vaccines, talking about scary side effects and implying tha...Show More

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  • 9. Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

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    The Black Panther Party

    1:03:46 | Feb 16th, 2017

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    The Black Panther Party was a complex political movement that was unfairly painted as a militant group who hated white people. Far from it, they were actually men and women trying to effect change in ...Show More

  • 10. Hidden Brain

    Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.

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    When Did Marriage Become So Hard?

    49:05 | Feb 13th, 2018

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    Marriage is hard — and there are signs it's becoming even harder. This week on Hidden Brain, we examine how long-term relationships have changed over time, and whether we might be able to improve marr...Show More

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