OLOGIES BY TOPIC

(We also have G-rated, classroom-friendly episodes called ‘Smologies’ here)

Animals
- Jun 25, 2025 Crotalology (RATTLESNAKES) with Dr. Emily Taylor Jun 25, 2025
- May 28, 2025 Urocyonology (LITTLE GRAY FOXES) with Bill Leikam May 28, 2025
- Feb 19, 2025 Erethizonology (PORCUPINES) with Dr. Tim Bean Feb 19, 2025
- Feb 5, 2025 Hippopotomology (HIPPOS) with Dr. Rebecca Lewison Feb 5, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025 Eco-Odorology (SCIENCE-SNIFFING DOGS) with Kayla Fratt Jan 22, 2025
- Jan 15, 2025 Ethnocynology (HUMANS & DOGS THROUGH TIME) with David Ian Howe Jan 15, 2025
- Dec 18, 2024 Castorology (BEAVERS) with Rob Rich Dec 18, 2024
- Sep 18, 2024 Tardigradology (TINY SEMI-INDESTRUCTIBLE WATER BEAR MOSS PIGLET CREATURES CALLED TARDIGRADES) with Dr. Paul Bartels Sep 18, 2024
- Jul 24, 2024 Ambystomology (AXOLOTLS … AND LIMB REGROWTH?) with Dr. Jessica Whited Jul 24, 2024
- Feb 14, 2024 Hydrochoerology (CAPYBARAS) with Dr. Elizabeth Congdon Feb 14, 2024
- Dec 19, 2023 Lemurology (LEMURS) with Dr. Lydia Greene Dec 19, 2023
- Nov 15, 2023 Road Ecology (ROAD KILL) with Ben Goldfarb Nov 15, 2023
- Jul 25, 2023 Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS) with Dr. Karen Munroe Jul 25, 2023
- Dec 23, 2022 P-22: The Life & Death of an L.A. Cougar with Miguel Ordeñana & Beth Pratt Dec 23, 2022
- Sep 8, 2022 Oreamnology (MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE NOT GOATS) with Julie Cunningham Sep 8, 2022
- Jul 7, 2022 Lutrinology (OTTERS) with Dr. Chris J. Law Jul 7, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022 Gorillaology (GORILLAS) with Dr. Tara Stoinski Jun 9, 2022
- Feb 9, 2022 Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS) with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant Feb 9, 2022
- Jan 13, 2022 Bovine Neuropathology (HEADBUTTING) with Dr. Nicole Ackermans Jan 13, 2022
- Dec 22, 2021 Procyonology (RACCOONS) with Dr. Suzanne MacDonald + A Gaze of Raccoonologists Dec 22, 2021
- Sep 21, 2021 Opossumology (O/POSSUMS) with Dr. Lisa Walsh Sep 21, 2021
- May 4, 2021 Speech Pathology (TALKING DOGS... AND PEOPLE) with Christina Hunger May 4, 2021
- Apr 7, 2021 Ursinology (BEARS) with Chris Morgan, Dr. Thea Bechshoft, Dr. Lana Ciarniello, Drew Hamilton, Wes Larson, Tsalani Lassiter & Danielle Rivet Apr 7, 2021
- Jan 12, 2021 Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS) with Dr. Robert Corrigan Jan 12, 2021
- Nov 30, 2020 Alligator Ecotoxicology (GATOR POISONS) with Laura Kojima Nov 30, 2020
- Sep 14, 2020 Mammalogy (MAMMALS) with Dr. Danielle N. Lee Sep 14, 2020
- Sep 1, 2020 Cervidology (DEER) with Rhiannons Kirton & Jakopak Sep 1, 2020
- Aug 28, 2020 Dasyurology (TASMANIAN DEVILS) with Jarrah Dale Aug 28, 2020
- May 19, 2020 Planariology (VERY COOL WORMS, I PROMISE) with Oné Pagán May 19, 2020
- Apr 28, 2020 Nassology (TAXIDERMY) with Allis Markham Apr 28, 2020
- Mar 17, 2020 Veterinary Biology (CRITTER FIXING) with Dr. Vernard Hodges & Dr. Terrence Ferguson Mar 17, 2020
- Mar 3, 2020 Scatology (POOP) with Dr. Rachel Santymire Mar 3, 2020
- Jan 16, 2020 Bisonology (BUFFALO) with various bisonologists Jan 16, 2020
- Nov 19, 2019 Lupinology (WOLVES) with Dr. Bridgett vonHoldt Nov 19, 2019
- Oct 28, 2019 Chiropterology (BATS) with Dr. Merlin Tuttle Oct 28, 2019
- Aug 6, 2019 Saurology (LIZARDS) with Earyn McGee Aug 6, 2019
- May 7, 2019 Bufology (TOADS) with Priya Nanjappa May 7, 2019
- Jan 22, 2019 Testudinology (TORTOISES) with Amanda Hipps Jan 22, 2019
- Jan 8, 2019 Felinology (CATS) with Dr. Mikel Delgado Jan 8, 2019
- Oct 1, 2018 Functional Morphology (ANATOMY) with Dr. Joy Reidenberg Oct 1, 2018
- Jul 16, 2018 Malacology (SNAILS & SLUGS) with Dr. Jann Vendetti Jul 16, 2018
- May 28, 2018 Cynology (DOGS) with Brandon McMillan May 28, 2018
- Jan 23, 2018 Herpetology (REPTILES) with David Steen Jan 23, 2018
- Sep 25, 2017 Primatology (APES & MONKEYS) with Kate Gilmore Sep 25, 2017
Birds
- Jun 27, 2024 Puffinology (PUFFINS) with Jill Taylor Jun 27, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024 Columbidology (PIGEONS? YES) with Rosemary Mosco Apr 17, 2024
- Mar 29, 2023 Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS) with Tove Danovich Mar 29, 2023
- Jun 8, 2021 Wildlife Ecology (FIELDWORK) with Corina Newsome Jun 8, 2021
- Mar 29, 2021 Oology (EGGS) Encore + Bonus Material with Dr. John Bates Mar 29, 2021
- Oct 8, 2020 Condorology (CONDORS & VULTURES) with Dr. Jonathan C. Hall Oct 8, 2020
- Jun 3, 2020 Pelicanology (PELICANS) with Juita Martinez Jun 3, 2020
- Apr 21, 2020 Penguinology (PENGUINS) with Dr. Tom Hart Apr 21, 2020
- Mar 31, 2020 Plumology (FEATHERS) with Dr. Allison Shultz Mar 31, 2020
- Oct 29, 2018 Corvid Thanatology (CROW FUNERALS) with Dr. Kaeli Swift Oct 29, 2018
- Aug 13, 2018 Oology (EGGS) with Dr. John Bates Aug 13, 2018
- Nov 7, 2017 Ornithology (BIRDS) with James Maley Nov 7, 2017
Bugs
- Jul 2, 2025 Lampyridology (FIREFLIES) aka Sparklebuttology Updated Encore with Dr. Sara Lewis Jul 2, 2025
- May 14, 2025 Araneology (SPIDERS) with Dr. Marshal Hedin May 14, 2025
- Nov 6, 2024 Odonatology (DRAGONFLIES) with Dr. Jessica Ware Nov 6, 2024
- Jun 5, 2024 Culicidology (MOSQUITOES) with Dr. Fhallon Ware-Gilmore Jun 5, 2024
- May 22, 2024 Mantodeology (PRAYING MANTISES) with Lohitashwa Garikipati May 22, 2024
- Jun 21, 2023 Native Melittology (INDIGENOUS BEES) with Krystle Hickman Jun 21, 2023
- May 17, 2023 Acaropathology (TICKS & LYME DISEASE) Updated Mega Encore with Dr. Neeta Pardanani Connally & Dr. Andrea Swei May 17, 2023
- Aug 30, 2022 Diplopodology (MILLIPEDES & CENTIPEDES) with Dr. Derek Hennen Aug 30, 2022
- Jun 14, 2022 Dipterology (FLIES) with Dr. Bryan Lessard Jun 14, 2022
- Oct 20, 2021 Kinetic Salticidology (DANCING SPIDERS) with Dr. Sebastian Echeverri Oct 20, 2021
- Jul 27, 2021 Sparklebuttology (FIREFLIES) with Dr. Sara Lewis Jul 27, 2021
- Jun 24, 2021 Spheksology (WASPS) with Eric Eaton Jun 24, 2021
- Mar 2, 2021 Cicadology (CICADAS) with Dr. Gene Kritsky Mar 2, 2021
- Oct 13, 2020 Forest Entomology (CREEPY CRAWLIES) with Dr. Kristen Wickert Oct 13, 2020
- Oct 15, 2019 Spidroinology (SPIDERWEBS) with Dr. Randy Lewis Oct 15, 2019
- Jun 18, 2019 Disease Ecology (LYME/TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES) with Dr. Andrea Swei Jun 18, 2019
- Jun 5, 2019 Acarology (TICKS) with Dr. Neeta Pardanani Connally Jun 5, 2019
- May 21, 2019 Behavioral Ecology (REPRODUCTIVE TRADEOFFS) with Dr. Amy Worthington May 21, 2019
- Apr 9, 2019 Scorpiology (SCORPIONS) with Dr. Lauren Esposito Apr 9, 2019
- Sep 24, 2018 Myrmecology (ANTS) with Dr. Terry McGlynn Sep 24, 2018
- May 21, 2018 Lepidopterology (BUTTERFLIES) with Phil Torres May 21, 2018
- Mar 20, 2018 Melittology (BEES) with Amanda Shaw Mar 20, 2018
- Dec 4, 2017 Entomology (INSECTS) with Lila Higgins Dec 4, 2017
COVID-19
- Mar 12, 2025 Post-Viral Epidemiology (LONG COVID) with Dr. Wes Ely Mar 12, 2025
- Nov 24, 2021 Booster Coronasode: Shots & Holidays with Vaccine Infodemiologist Jessica Malaty Rivera Nov 24, 2021
- Jun 15, 2021 Coronasode Special: Quarantinology (UM, WHAT HAPPENS NOW?) with Various Ologists Jun 15, 2021
- Jan 5, 2021 Vaccine Infodemiology (COVID-19 IMMUNITY) with Jessica Malaty Rivera Jan 5, 2021
- May 12, 2020 Coronasode: Virology Update (COVID-19) with Dr. Shannon Bennett & Dr. Mike Natter May 12, 2020
- Mar 21, 2020 All (Washed) Hands on Deck: How to Help Yourself & Others Right Now with Dr. Mike Wells Mar 21, 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 Virology (COVID-19) with Dr. Shannon Bennett + various ologists Mar 9, 2020
Communications
- Jun 4, 2025 Cryptology (SECRET CODES) with Dr. Simon Singh Jun 4, 2025
- Jun 19, 2024 Andragogology (300TH EPISODE SPECIAL) with Alie Ward Jun 19, 2024
- May 29, 2024 Anagnosology (READING) with Dr. Adrian Johns May 29, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024 Theoretical & Creative Ecology (SCIENCE & ECOPOETRY) with Dr. Madhur Anand Feb 7, 2024
- Jul 6, 2023 Curiology (EMOJI) with Various Emoji Experts Jul 6, 2023
- Jan 20, 2022 Screamology (LOUD VOCALIZATIONS) with Dr. Harold Gouzoules Jan 20, 2022
- Nov 16, 2021 Tiktokology (THE TIKTOK APP) with Hank Green Nov 16, 2021
- May 4, 2021 Speech Pathology (TALKING DOGS... AND PEOPLE) with Christina Hunger May 4, 2021
- Feb 16, 2021 Molecular Biology (PROTEINS + SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Raven “The Science Maven” Baxter Feb 16, 2021
- Nov 3, 2020 Pedagogology (SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Bill Nye Nov 3, 2020
- Jul 30, 2019 Graphology (HANDWRITING/FORGERY) with Sylvia Kessler Jul 30, 2019
Culture
- Jul 30, 2025 Literary Olfactology (THE POLITICS OF SMELL) with Dr. Ally Louks Jul 30, 2025
- Jun 20, 2025 Pride Month: Guests to Know and Love Jun 20, 2025
- Mar 5, 2025 Reality TV Sociology (“TRASH” TV) with Dr. Danielle Lindemann Mar 5, 2025
- Nov 20, 2024 Canistrumology (BASKET WEAVING) with James C. Bamba Nov 20, 2024
- Sep 26, 2024 Modern Toichographology (MURALS & STREET ART) with Conrad Benner Sep 26, 2024
- Jul 3, 2024 Disability Sociology (DISABILITY PRIDE) with Guinevere Chambers Jul 3, 2024
- Dec 27, 2023 Alieology (YOUR HOST): an Ask-Me-Anything Goofy Hang Dec 27, 2023
- Nov 29, 2023 Audiobook Mixtape 3: Gift Ideas from the Ologists’ Brains Nov 29, 2023
- Oct 25, 2023 Teratology (MONSTERS) with Dr. W. Scott Poole Oct 25, 2023
- Oct 4, 2023 Witchology (WITCHES & WITCHCRAFT) with Fio Gede Parma Oct 4, 2023
- Mar 23, 2023 Domicology (ABANDONED BUILDINGS, RECYCLED HOUSES & GHOST TOWNS) with Dr. Rex LaMore Mar 23, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023 Detroitology (DETROIT) with Aaron Foley Mar 8, 2023
- Dec 6, 2022 Enigmatology (WORD PUZZLES) with David Kwong Dec 6, 2022
- Nov 9, 2022 Discard Anthropology (GARBAGE) with Dr. Robin Nagle Nov 9, 2022
- Oct 26, 2022 Vampirology (VAMPIRES) with Dr. Jeff Holdeman Oct 26, 2022
- Jan 26, 2022 Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING) with Mariah Gladstone of Indigikitchen Jan 26, 2022
- Dec 9, 2021 Audiobook Mixtape 2: Gift Ideas from the Ologists’ Brains Dec 9, 2021
- Aug 17, 2021 Indigenous Fire Ecology (GOOD FIRE) with Dr. Amy Christianson Aug 17, 2021
- Apr 21, 2021 Proptology (THEATER & FILM PROPS) with Jay Duckworth Apr 21, 2021
- Mar 16, 2021 Fanthropology (FANDOM) with Meredith Levine Mar 16, 2021
- Jan 26, 2021 Economic Sociology (MONEY/FREAKONOMICS) with Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman and Steven Levitt Jan 26, 2021
- Nov 11, 2020 Indigenous Fashionology (NATIVE CLOTHING) with Riley Kucheran Nov 11, 2020
- Oct 26, 2020 Desairology (MORTUARY MAKE-UP) with Monica Torres Oct 26, 2020
- Sep 30, 2020 Political Sociology (VOTER TURNOUT & SUPPRESSION) with Mindy Romero Sep 30, 2020
- Jun 10, 2020 Very Special Episode: BlackAFinSTEM with various Ologists Jun 10, 2020
- Dec 17, 2019 Audiobook Mixtape: Gift Ideas from the Ologists’ Brains Dec 17, 2019
- Sep 9, 2019 Potterology (WIZARD SCIENCE) with Dr. Rebecca Lai Sep 9, 2019
- Jun 25, 2019 Cabinology (CABINS) with Dale Mulfinger Jun 25, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Ludology (VIDEO GAMES) with Dr. Jane McGonigal Mar 12, 2019
- Feb 12, 2019 Matrimoniology (MARRIAGE) with Dr. Benjamin Karney Feb 12, 2019
- Aug 20, 2018 Kalology (BEAUTY STANDARDS) with Dr. Renee Engeln Aug 20, 2018
- Jun 4, 2018 Phonology (LINGUISTICS) with Dr. Nicole Holliday Jun 4, 2018
- Mar 12, 2018 Museology (MUSEUMS) with Ronnie Cline Mar 12, 2018
- Nov 14, 2017 Cosmetology (GLAM/GROOMING) with Alysha Sherri Marcantonio Nov 14, 2017
Earth
- Aug 6, 2025 Tempestology (HURRICANES) with Matt Lanza & Dr. Kim Wood Aug 6, 2025
- Apr 22, 2025 Earth Day: Episodes to Hear and Love Apr 22, 2025
- Apr 16, 2025 Climate Fervorology (ECO-ADVOCACY WITHOUT IT BEING A BUMMER) with AJR’s Dr. Adam Met Apr 16, 2025
- Aug 21, 2024 Speleology (CAVES) with Dr. Gina Moseley Aug 21, 2024
- Jun 8, 2023 Fire Ecology (WILDFIRES & INDIGENOUS FIRE MANAGEMENT) Mega Encore with Dr. Gavin Jones & Dr. Amy Christianson Jun 8, 2023
- Feb 22, 2023 Environmental Toxicology (POISONS + TRAIN DERAILMENT) with Dr. Kimberly K. Garrett Feb 22, 2023
- Dec 14, 2022 Meteorology (WEATHER & CLIMATE) with Dr. Marshall Shepherd Dec 14, 2022
- Nov 23, 2022 Indigenous Pedology (SOIL SCIENCE) with Dr. Lydia Jennings Nov 23, 2022
- Oct 4, 2022 5th Anniversary Special! Xylology (LUMBER) with Jeff Perry Oct 4, 2022
- Sep 14, 2022 Geology (ROCKS) with Schmitty Thompson Sep 14, 2022
- Aug 23, 2022 Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT) with Dr. Suzanne Pierre Aug 23, 2022
- May 4, 2022 Acoustic Ecology (NATURE RECORDINGS) with Dr. Eddie Game May 4, 2022
- Aug 17, 2021 Indigenous Fire Ecology (GOOD FIRE) with Dr. Amy Christianson Aug 17, 2021
- Aug 10, 2021 Fire Ecology (WILDFIRES) with Dr. Gavin Jones Aug 10, 2021
- Sep 22, 2020 Fulminology (LIGHTNING) with Chris Giesige Sep 22, 2020
- Feb 18, 2020 Cryoseismology (ICEQUAKES) with Celeste Labedz Feb 18, 2020
- Feb 5, 2020 Nephology (CLOUDS) with Dr. Rachel Storer Feb 5, 2020
- Jan 6, 2020 Futurology (THE FUTURE) with Rose Eveleth Jan 6, 2020
- Sep 24, 2019 Phenology (FALL/SEASONS) with Dr. Libby Ellwood Sep 24, 2019
- Aug 20, 2019 Disasterology (DISASTERS) with Dr. Samantha Montano Aug 20, 2019
- Jun 10, 2019 Island Ecology (ISLANDS) with Dr. Andy Kraemer Jun 10, 2019
- Jan 14, 2019 Snow Hydrology (SNOW/AVALANCHES) with Dr. Ned Bair Jan 14, 2019
- Nov 5, 2018 Eschatology (THE APOCALYPSE) with Phil Torres Nov 5, 2018
- Sep 10, 2018 Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING) with Shah Selbe Sep 10, 2018
- Oct 10, 2017 Gemology (GEMS & MINERALS) with Kelly Sitek Oct 10, 2017
- Sep 20, 2017 Volcanology (VOLCANOES) with Jess Phoenix Sep 20, 2017
Field Trips
- Mar 1, 2025 FIELD TRIP: Activism Art Panel Recorded at WonderCon Mar 1, 2025
- Nov 25, 2024 FIELD TRIP: A Hawaiian Breadfruit Rev'ULUtion Nov 25, 2024
- Oct 30, 2024 FIELD TRIP: I Take You to the Making of a Mural Oct 30, 2024
- Apr 10, 2024 FIELD TRIP: I Chase the 2024 Eclipse with Umbraphiles Apr 10, 2024
- Mar 21, 2024 FIELD TRIP: Alie’s Mystery Surgery Mar 21, 2024
- Jun 29, 2023 FIELD TRIP: Birds of Prey and Raptor Facts Jun 29, 2023
- May 25, 2023 FIELD TRIP: A Hollywood Visit to the Writers Guild Strike Line May 25, 2023
- Apr 13, 2023 FIELD TRIP: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To Apr 13, 2023
- Mar 2, 2023 FIELD TRIP: An Airport Full of Neuroscientists Mar 2, 2023
- Oct 17, 2022 FIELD TRIP: I Go France and Learn Weird France Stuff Oct 17, 2022
- Apr 2, 2019 FIELD TRIP: How to Change Your Life via the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Apr 2, 2019
Food
- Jul 9, 2025 Fromology (CHEESE) with Kyra James Jul 9, 2025
- Oct 23, 2024 Confectionology (CANDY) with Susan Benjamin Oct 23, 2024
- Sep 3, 2024 Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE) with Peter Giuliano Sep 3, 2024
- Oct 18, 2023 Pomology (APPLES) with Dr. Susan K. Brown Oct 18, 2023
- May 31, 2023 Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE) with Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson May 31, 2023
- Jan 26, 2022 Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING) with Mariah Gladstone of Indigikitchen Jan 26, 2022
- Sep 15, 2021 Ciderology (DELICIOUS APPLE BEVERAGES) with Gabe Cook Sep 15, 2021
- May 18, 2021 Foraging Ecology (EATING WILD PLANTS) with @BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson May 18, 2021
- Apr 14, 2020 Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING) with Seamus Blackley Apr 14, 2020
- Dec 31, 2018 Entomophagy Anthropology (EATING BUGS) with Dr. Julie Lesnik Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 18, 2018 Mixology (COCKTAILS) with Matthew Biancaniello Dec 18, 2018
- Nov 13, 2018 Food Anthropology (FEASTS) with Katherine Spiers Nov 13, 2018
- Mar 26, 2018 Zymology (BEER) with Quinton Sturgeon Mar 26, 2018
History
- Jun 14, 2025 Bonus Episode: THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. Let's read it together. Jun 14, 2025
- Apr 2, 2025 Medieval Codicology (WEIRD OLD MANUSCRIPT ART & MEMES & SNAILS) with Evan Pridmore Apr 2, 2025
- Feb 12, 2025 Agnotology (WILLFUL IGNORANCE) Updated Encore with Dr. Robert Proctor Feb 12, 2025
- Jan 15, 2025 Ethnocynology (HUMANS & DOGS THROUGH TIME) with David Ian Howe Jan 15, 2025
- Oct 9, 2024 Momiology (MUMMIFICATION) with Dr. Kara Cooney & Dr. Salima Ikram Oct 9, 2024
- May 8, 2024 Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) with Dr. Dirk Moses May 8, 2024
- Oct 20, 2022 Metropolitan Tombology (PARIS CATACOMBS) with Dr. Erin-Marie Legacey Oct 20, 2022
- Nov 3, 2021 Taphology (GRAVESITES) with Robyn S. Lacy Nov 3, 2021
- Sep 28, 2021 Pyrotechnology (FIREMAKING) with Ellery Frahm Sep 28, 2021
- Apr 27, 2021 Maritime Archaeology (SHIPWRECKS) with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos Apr 27, 2021
- Oct 20, 2020 Anthropodermic Biocodicology (HUMAN LEATHER BOOKS) with Megan Rosenbloom & Dr. Daniel Kirby Oct 20, 2020
- Jul 8, 2020 Agnotology (IGNORANCE) with Dr. Robert Proctor Jul 8, 2020
- Feb 11, 2020 Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) with Stephen Hanks Feb 11, 2020
- Sep 3, 2019 Vexillology (FLAGS) with E. Tory Laitila Sep 3, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 Disinfectiology (BLEACH) with Dr. Evan Rumberger Jul 24, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Nomology (THE CONSTITUTION) with Franita Tolson Jul 2, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019 Etymology (WORD ORIGINS) with Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist podcast Mar 4, 2019
- Dec 3, 2018 Classical Archeology (ANCIENT ROME) with Darius Arya Dec 3, 2018
- Sep 18, 2018 Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT) with Kara Cooney Sep 18, 2018
- Jun 18, 2018 Deltiology (POSTCARDS) with Donna Braden Jun 18, 2018
- Apr 9, 2018 Evolutionary Biology (DARWINISM) with John McCormack Apr 9, 2018
- Feb 26, 2018 Mythology (STORYTELLING) with John Bucher Feb 26, 2018
- Oct 5, 2017 Paleontology (DINOSAURS) with Michael Habib Oct 5, 2017
Marine
- Jun 18, 2025 Aquaculture Ecology (SUSTAINABLE OCEAN FOODS) with Dr. Ben Halpern Jun 18, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025 Macrophycology (SEAWEED) with Dr. Patrick Martone, Dr. Charles Yarish, Danielle McHaskell, Angela Jones, and Becky Swerida Jun 11, 2025
- Jan 16, 2024 Carcinology (CRABS) with Adam Wall Jan 16, 2024
- Sep 27, 2023 Benthopelagic Nematology (DEEP SEA WORMS) with Dr. Holly Bik Sep 27, 2023
- Jun 14, 2023 Pectinidology (SCALLOPS) with Dr. Samantha Lynch Jun 14, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023 Delphinology (DOLPHINS) with Dr. Justin Gregg Apr 19, 2023
- May 18, 2022 Conotoxinology (CONE SNAIL VENOM) with Dr. Joshua Torres & Dr. Sabah Ul-Hasan May 18, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022 Echinology (SEA URCHINS & SAND DOLLARS) with Dr. Rich Mooi Apr 5, 2022
- Nov 29, 2021 Forensic Ecology (NATURE DETECTIVE) with Dr. Tiara Moore Nov 29, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021 Teuthological Ludology (ACTUAL SQUID GAMES, NOT THE TV SHOW) with Dr. Sarah McAnulty Nov 3, 2021
- Jul 19, 2021 Elasmobranchology (MORE SHARK STORIES) with MISS_Elasmo Jul 19, 2021
- May 26, 2021 Pinnipedology (SEALS & WALRUSES) with Dr. Luis A. Hückstädt May 26, 2021
- May 12, 2021 Biomineralogy (SHELLS) with Robert Ulrich May 12, 2021
- Apr 27, 2021 Maritime Archaeology (SHIPWRECKS) with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos Apr 27, 2021
- Dec 15, 2020 Garology (LONG CUTE ANCIENT PATIENT BOOPABLE NIGHTMARE FISH) with Solomon David Dec 15, 2020
- Aug 4, 2020 Toxinology (JELLYFISH VENOM) with Anna Klompen Aug 4, 2020
- Jul 30, 2020 Medusology (JELLYFISH) with Dr. Rebecca Helm Jul 30, 2020
- Jul 25, 2019 Cnidariology (CORAL) with Shayle Matsuda Jul 25, 2019
- Apr 16, 2019 Hagfishology (HAGFISH) with Tim Winegard Apr 16, 2019
- Jan 29, 2019 Cheloniology (SEA TURTLES) with Dr. Camryn Allen Jan 29, 2019
- Sep 3, 2018 Oceanology (OCEANS) with Ayana Johnson Sep 3, 2018
- Jul 23, 2018 Selachimorphology (SHARKS) with Chris Lowe Jul 23, 2018
- Feb 24, 2018 Teuthology (SQUIDS) with Sarah McAnulty Feb 24, 2018
- Jan 29, 2018 Ichthyology (FISHES) with Chris Thacker Jan 29, 2018
Mechanics
- Aug 1, 2025 Bonus Episode: Optical Technology (HISTORY OF EYEGLASSES + MODERN DAY VISION) Aug 1, 2025
- May 8, 2025 Artificial Intelligence Ethicology (WILL A.I. CRASH OUT?) with Dr. Abeba Birhane May 8, 2025
- Dec 5, 2023 Syndesiology (CONNECTIONS) with James Burke Dec 5, 2023
- Nov 22, 2023 Abstract Mathematology (UH, IS MATH REAL?) with Dr. Eugenia Cheng Nov 22, 2023
- Aug 2, 2023 Neurotechnology (AI + BRAIN TECH) with Dr. Nita Farahany Aug 2, 2023
- May 10, 2023 Invisible Photology (INVISIBILITY CLOAKS) with Dr. Greg Gbur May 10, 2023
- Aug 3, 2021 Systems Biology (MEDICAL MATHEMATICS) with Emily E. Ackerman Aug 3, 2021
- Aug 11, 2020 Experimental Archeology (OLD TOOLS/ATLATLS) with Angelo Robledo Aug 11, 2020
- Jul 14, 2020 Aperiology (MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY) with Joseph Saunders Jul 14, 2020
- May 5, 2020 Architectural Technology (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING) with Iddris Sandu May 5, 2020
- Jan 6, 2020 Futurology (THE FUTURE) with Rose Eveleth Jan 6, 2020
- Aug 27, 2018 Ferroequinology (TRAINS) with Matt Anderson Aug 27, 2018
- Apr 16, 2018 Radiology (X-RAY VISION) with Varshana Gurusamy Apr 16, 2018
- Mar 12, 2018 Gizmology (ROBOTS) with Simone Giertz Mar 12, 2018
- Oct 17, 2017 Horology (TIMEPIECES) with Cameron Weiss Oct 17, 2017
Minisodes
- May 16, 2024 Minisode: Some Small/Smol Announcements May 16, 2024
- Dec 30, 2022 Bonus episode: Secrets, Advice + Ask-Me-Anything Dec 30, 2022
- Jun 29, 2022 SUMMERSODE: Balmy Vibes & Seasonal Factoids with various Ologists Jun 29, 2022
- Mar 22, 2022 LIFE ADVICE: For anyone who is tired & needs some hacks Mar 22, 2022
- Aug 14, 2019 100th Episode: Best Life Advice from Ologists + 100 More Ologies Aug 14, 2019
- Apr 30, 2019 Minisode: All of My Secret Travel Trips + Some Updates Apr 30, 2019
- Jul 3, 2018 MINISODE: Aestaology (SUMMER) should be a word Jul 3, 2018
- Dec 4, 2017 Minisode: Gratefulology is not a real word Dec 4, 2017
- Oct 25, 2017 Minisode! Fallogies Oct 25, 2017
Plants
- Mar 26, 2025 Domestic Phytology (HOUSEPLANTS) with Tyler Thrasher Mar 26, 2025
- Sep 3, 2024 Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE) with Peter Giuliano Sep 3, 2024
- Jan 9, 2024 Ethnoecology (ETHNOBOTANY/NATIVE PLANTS) with Leigh Joseph Jan 9, 2024
- Mar 29, 2022 Carnivorous Phytobiology (MEAT-EATING PLANTS) with Hali’a Eastburn Mar 29, 2022
- Feb 16, 2022 Cycadology (RARE PLANT DRAMA) with Dr. Nathalie Nagalingum Feb 16, 2022
- May 18, 2021 Foraging Ecology (EATING WILD PLANTS) with @BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson May 18, 2021
- Feb 10, 2021 Carobology (NOT-CHOCOLATE TREES) with Megan Lynch Feb 10, 2021
- Jun 30, 2020 Bryology (MOSS) with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer Jun 30, 2020
- Oct 8, 2019 Cucurbitology (PUMPKINS) with Anne Copeland Oct 8, 2019
- May 14, 2019 Mycology (MUSHROOMS) with Dr. Tom Volk May 14, 2019
- May 7, 2018 Dendrology (TREES) with J. Casey Clapp May 7, 2018
Space
- Apr 3, 2024 Heliology (THE SUN/ECLIPSES) with India Jackson and Dr. Michael Kirk Apr 3, 2024
- Feb 21, 2024 Black Hole Theory Cosmology (WHAT ARE BLACK HOLES?!) with Dr. Ronald Gamble, Jr. Feb 21, 2024
- Feb 8, 2023 Scotohylology (DARK MATTER) with Dr. Flip Tanedo Feb 8, 2023
- Jun 29, 2021 UFOlogy (UNEXPLAINED AERIAL PHENOMENA) with Sarah Scoles and Kate Dorsch Jun 29, 2021
- Dec 7, 2020 Space Archaeology (SPACE JUNK) with Alice Gorman Dec 7, 2020
- Nov 25, 2019 Quantum Ontology (WHAT IS REAL?) with Dr. Adam Becker Nov 25, 2019
- Mar 18, 2019 Astrobiology (ALIENS) with Dr. Kevin Peter Hand Mar 18, 2019
- Dec 10, 2018 Selenology (THE MOON) with Raquel Nuno Dec 10, 2018
- Jul 3, 2018 Areology (MARS) with Dr. Jennifer Buz Jul 3, 2018
- Dec 12, 2017 Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) with Katie Mack Dec 12, 2017
The Brain
- Aug 20, 2025 Trolleyology (MORAL DILEMMAS + THE TROLLEY PROBLEM) with Dr. Joshua Greene Aug 20, 2025
- Jul 28, 2025 Bonus Episode: The OCD Experience with Neurobiologist Uma Chatterjee Jul 28, 2025
- Jul 23, 2025 Obsessive-Compulsive Neurobiology (OCD) with Dr. Wayne Goodman Jul 23, 2025
- Apr 23, 2025 Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) with Julia Hotz Apr 23, 2025
- Dec 4, 2024 Mnemonology (MEMORY) with Dr. Michael Yassa Dec 4, 2024
- Nov 13, 2024 Ergopathology (BURNOUT) with Dr. Kandi Wiens Nov 13, 2024
- Sep 10, 2024 Suicidology (SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS) with Dr. DeQuincy Meiffren-Lézine Sep 10, 2024
- Aug 14, 2024 Misophonology (DISTRACTING SOUND & NOISE RAGE) with Dr. Jane Gregory Aug 14, 2024
- Aug 7, 2024 Funology (YES, FUN) with Catherine Price Aug 7, 2024
- Jul 11, 2024 Psychedeliology (HALLUCINOGENS) with Dr. Charles Grob Jul 11, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024 Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF) with Dr. Paul Rozin Mar 27, 2024
- Dec 13, 2023 Quasithanatology (NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES) with Dr. Bruce Greyson Dec 13, 2023
- Nov 1, 2023 Neuroparasitology (NATURE ZOMBIES) with Matt Simon Nov 1, 2023
- Jan 3, 2023 Oneirology (DREAMS) with Dr. G. William Domhoff Jan 3, 2023
- Aug 16, 2022 Thanatology - NEW Interview (DEATH, GRIEF & MOURNING) with Cole Imperi + Tips for Going Through It Aug 16, 2022
- Mar 2, 2022 Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 2 with How to ADHD, Black Girl Lost Keys, Jahla Osborne + more Mar 2, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022 Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1 with Dr. Russell Barkley Feb 22, 2022
- Jan 4, 2022 Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS) with Dr. Mary Alexis Iaccarino Jan 4, 2022
- Nov 10, 2021 Dolorology (PAIN) with Dr. Rachel Zoffness Nov 10, 2021
- Sep 8, 2021 Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) with Dr. Laurie Santos Sep 8, 2021
- Feb 16, 2021 Molecular Biology (PROTEINS + SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Raven “The Science Maven” Baxter Feb 16, 2021
- Nov 24, 2020 Awesomeology (GRATITUDE FOR LITTLE THINGS) with Neil Pasricha Nov 24, 2020
- May 26, 2020 Oikology (DECLUTTERING) with Jamie & Filip Hord + Joe Ferrari May 26, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020 Philematology (KISSING) with Robin Dunbar Apr 7, 2020
- Feb 25, 2020 Volitional Psychology (PROCRASTINATION) with Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari Feb 25, 2020
- Dec 10, 2019 Chronobiology (CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS) with Katherine Hatcher Dec 10, 2019
- Nov 12, 2019 Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) with Dr. Crystal Dilworth Nov 12, 2019
- Oct 22, 2019 Demonology (EVIL SPIRITS) with Dr. Alyssa Beall Oct 22, 2019
- May 27, 2019 Traumatology (PTSD) with Dr. Nicholas Barr May 27, 2019
- Apr 23, 2019 Addictionology (ADDICTION) with Erin Parisi Apr 23, 2019
- Mar 26, 2019 Victimology (CRIME VICTIMS) with Dr. Callie Rennison Mar 26, 2019
- Feb 19, 2019 Personality Psychology (PERSONALITIES) with Dr. Simine Vazire Feb 19, 2019
- Oct 15, 2018 Somnology (SLEEP) with Dr. W. Chris Winter Oct 15, 2018
- Apr 30, 2018 Fearology (FEAR) Pt. 2 with Mary Poffenroth Apr 30, 2018
- Apr 30, 2018 Fearology (FEAR) Pt. 1 with Mary Poffenroth Apr 30, 2018
- Feb 5, 2018 Gelotology (LAUGHTER) with Dr. Lee Berk Feb 5, 2018
- Jan 15, 2018 Sports & Performance Psychology (ANXIETY & CONFIDENCE) with Dr. Sari Shepphird Jan 15, 2018
- Nov 1, 2017 Thanatology (DEATH & DYING) with Cole Imperi Nov 1, 2017
The Human Body
- Mar 12, 2025 Post-Viral Epidemiology (LONG COVID) with Dr. Wes Ely Mar 12, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025 Cardiology (THE HEART) with Dr. Herman Taylor Feb 26, 2025
- Jan 29, 2025 Thyroidology (THYROID GLAND) with Dr. Kepal Patel Jan 29, 2025
- Nov 27, 2024 Surgical Angiology (VEINS & ARTERIES) with Dr. Sheila Blumberg Nov 27, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024 Neuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) Mega Encore with Dr. Daniel Pfau Jul 31, 2024
- Jan 31, 2024 Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISM) with Dr. Herman Pontzer Jan 31, 2024
- Sep 20, 2023 Gustology (TASTE) with Dr. Gary Beauchamp Sep 20, 2023
- May 3, 2023 Stem Cell Biology (CELLS MAKING CELLS) with “Science Sam” aka Dr. Samantha Yammine May 3, 2023
- Feb 15, 2023 Melaninology (SKIN/HAIR PIGMENT) with Dr. Tina Lasisi Feb 15, 2023
- Jan 25, 2023 Laryngology (VOICE BOXES) with Dr. Ronda Alexander Jan 25, 2023
- May 12, 2022 Urology (CROTCH PARTS) with Dr. Fenwa Milhouse May 12, 2022
- Apr 13, 2022 Environmental Microbiology (TESTING WASTEWATER FOR DISEASES) with Dr. Amy Kirby Apr 13, 2022
- Dec 16, 2021 Genicular Traumatology (BAD KNEES) with Dr. Kevin Stone Dec 16, 2021
- Jun 4, 2021 Phallology (PENISES) with Dr. Emily Willingham Jun 4, 2021
- Mar 9, 2021 Nephrology (KIDNEYS) with Dr. Samira Farouk Mar 9, 2021
- Feb 23, 2021 Gluteology (BUTTS) with Natalia Reagan Feb 23, 2021
- Feb 16, 2021 Molecular Biology (PROTEINS + SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Raven “The Science Maven” Baxter Feb 16, 2021
- Jan 19, 2021 Bilharziology (BLOOD FLUKES) with Anouk N. Gouvras Jan 19, 2021
- Nov 17, 2020 Biological Anthropology (SEXY APES) with Dr. Lara Durgavich Nov 17, 2020
- Jun 15, 2020 Neuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) with Daniel Pfau Jun 15, 2020
- Mar 3, 2020 Scatology (POOP) with Dr. Rachel Santymire Mar 3, 2020
- Jan 20, 2020 Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) with Dr. Mike Natter, MD Jan 20, 2020
- Oct 1, 2019 Osteology (SKELETONS/BODY FARMS) with Daniel Wescott Oct 1, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Thermophysiology (BODY HEAT) with Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton Feb 26, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 Biogerontology (AGING) with Dr. Caleb Finch Feb 4, 2019
- Nov 26, 2018 Microbiology (GUT BIOME) with Dr. Elaine Hsiao Nov 26, 2018
- Oct 8, 2018 Surgical Oncology (BREAST CANCER) with Dr. Donna-Marie Manasseh Oct 8, 2018
- Aug 7, 2018 Ophthalmology (EYES) with Dr. Reid Wainess Aug 7, 2018
- Jul 31, 2018 Epidemiology (DISEASES) with Drs. Erin Welsh & Erin Allmann-Updyke of "This Podcast Will Kill You" Jul 31, 2018
- Jun 18, 2018 Rhinology (NOSES) with Dr. John Craig Jun 18, 2018
- May 14, 2018 Trichology (HAIR) with Dr. Valerie Horsley May 14, 2018
- Apr 2, 2018 Gynecology (NETHER HEALTH) with Dr. Philippa Ribbink Apr 2, 2018
- Feb 24, 2018 Sexology (SEX) with ShanBoody aka Shannon Boodram Feb 24, 2018
- Jan 11, 2018 Spesh Ep: Hematology (BLOOD) with Dr. Brian Durie Jan 11, 2018
- Jan 8, 2018 Glycobiology (CARBS) with Michelle Dookwah Jan 8, 2018