Boy howdy hot dang, Ologies has hit its 300th new episode! In celebration of this milestone, we’ve turned the tables and lead editor Mercedes Maitland hosts this episode with special guest… Alie Ward! We talk about Alie’s twists and turns finding her way into a career in science communication, selling art to child actors in LA, how she built Ologies from a s ... Show More
Jun 3
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 ... Show More
39m 15s
May 20
Enology Part 1 (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, jud ... Show More
1h 14m
May 2024
Introducing Smologies: The Shorter, Kid-Safe Ologies
<p>Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies, which covers topics from Toads (Bufology) to the Moon (Selenology) and everything in between. Enjoy clean and ... Show More
4m 25s
Oct 2025
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we’re tackling all three. The man who created Adolescence has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it’s beautiful, but one of us hates it. Plus, Amelia dives into the ... Show More
39m 20s
Apr 2023
An AG 400 Manzofestation: It's Like When Rosie Met Tom (with Chris Manzo)
<p>Waking up in the morning, thinking about so many things. In celebration of AG's 400th episode, Sarah crosses a few items off her list: winning the Powerball, getting a rent reduction on next year's cloffice lease (LOL), and yes, receiving an AG kiki RSVP from (NBD NBD) Christo ... Show More
1h 26m
Sep 2025
Make Oversharing Your Superpower with Tefi Pessoa
What happens when two professional oversharers get together? Pure magic... and a little chaos. JVN is joined by the incomparable Tefi Pessoa — culture commentator, internet big sister, and now host of her brand-new podcast Tefi Talks. Come for the tea, stay for the wisdom, and le ... Show More
53m 2s
Mar 2024
796: Over the Rainbow, Rock Hudson, & Quantum Leap
<p>We start with a rummage through the old mail bag with some feedback from listeners about recent episodes. Yikes. We hear why some people think Over the Rainbow was plagiarized, but others think it's similarities are a coincidence. We discuss some famous musical thefts and how ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2023
Imitation Game (with Dylan Hafer)
<p>Oh happy day, oh happy day-yyy! Sarah awakes fresh as a daisy, because her favorite flower is in bloom (she's talking about Shan). Thrilled at the opportunity to see fresh confessional looks and seasonal giggles, with equal parts curiosity and inspo about Pump Rules and RHONJ, ... Show More
1h 30m
<p>Today, we’re bringing you an episode of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/try-hard/id1824016771"><strong>Try Hard</strong></a>,a new podcast hosted and produced by one of our very own dowager queens of gossip, Alex Sujong Laughlin.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is ... Show More
