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Smologies with Alie Ward

Alie Ward

Booking Overview

A kid-friendly science interview show featuring experts from diverse scientific disciplines, including professors, researchers, authors, conservationists, and specialized practitioners. Agencies could credibly pitch accessible subject-matter experts who can explain complex science clearly, particularly in ecology, wildlife, environmental science, botany, and related fields; booking difficulty is medium because strong expertise and engaging communication skills are expected, though celebrity-level prominence is not required.

Metrics

Episodes: 127

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 180.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

aliewardassistant@gmail.com

aliewardmerch@gmail.com

helloalieward@gmail.com

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Host

Alie Ward - Science communicator, writer, and podcaster known for creating and hosting science-focused programs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Scientists, professors, authors, conservationists, field specialists, and other subject-matter experts with substantial knowledge of a distinctive scientific topic and the ability to explain it in an engaging, accessible way.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or research, Academic or professional expertise in a specialized scientific field, Field-based conservation, environmental, or wildlife work, Public education or communication about science

Recent Guest Discussions

Maggie Coblentz - Space Food, Micro-gardening In Orbit, Food Preservation, Astronaut Nutrition, And Designing More Appealing Meals For Space Travel.

Fay-Wei Li - Fern Biology, Evolution, Reproduction, Cultivation, Plant Adaptation, Climate Cooling, And Potential Agricultural Applications.

Rob Rich - Beaver Behavior, Anatomy, Dams, Lodges, Ecological Roles, Conservation, And Beavers’ Place In Human History And Culture.

Gavin Jones - Fire Behavior, Wildfire Trends, Forest Ecology, Fire Adaptations, Serotiny, And Indigenous Fire Stewardship.

Recent Topics

Science, Science Education, Ecology, Wildlife, Botany

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Smologies with Alie Ward
:

SEWER RATS with Bobby Corrigan

October 29, 2026

RATS: They love pizza. They invade taquerias at midnight. They scurry. They cuddle. They outsmart. Proving that not just woodsy megafauna can be charismatic, rats have lives we would never suspect. Globally-lauded Urban Rodentologist Dr. Robert Corrigan, or Bobby if you like, has been studying these animals in their big-city ecosystem for decades and he is a wonder-filled joy. Learn about rats’ origin story, their chompers, their scaly tails, how they communicate, where they live, and what cu...

FEAR with Mary Poffenroth

October 23, 2026

Every day, your brain tries to save your life by being terrified. Thanks, brain! Also, calm the heck down, brain. Alie hunted down Dr. Mary Poffenroth, an expert in the biological and sociological causes/effects of fear and it is riveting. This real life FEAROLOGIST (which is a real word) talks about how the difference between stress and fear, what’s going on in our noggins and bods when we’re afraid (and what’s NOT going on), how to talk to your brain when it has needlessly pulled the fire a...

DANCING SPIDERS with Sebastian Echeverri

October 15, 2026

They dance. They make songs. They will steal your heart. They are spiders. Jumping spiders, specifically, and impassioned spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Echeverri is on board to tell you all about their dances. How far can a jumping spider jump? What makes a good spider dancer? How do they learn their moves? Why are they so cute? Can you sample their drumming and make a sick industrial-EDM track that feels like you’re in a Berlin discotheque? Buckle up for the grooviest Spooktober of your lif...

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Frequently asked questions

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Smologies with Alie Ward
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How do I get in touch with Smologies with Alie Ward?

Smologies with Alie Ward is hosted by Alie Ward. Its publicly listed emails are aliewardassistant@gmail.com, aliewardmerch@gmail.com, and helloalieward@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Smologies with Alie Ward?

The publicly listed emails for Smologies with Alie Ward: aliewardassistant@gmail.com, aliewardmerch@gmail.com, and helloalieward@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Smologies with Alie Ward have?

Podseeker estimates Smologies with Alie Ward reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Smologies with Alie Ward?

Smologies with Alie Ward typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Scientists, professors, authors, conservationists, field specialists, and other subject-matter experts with substantial knowledge of a distinctive scientific topic and the ability to explain it in an engaging, accessible way. Common among recent guests: Published books or research; Academic or professional expertise in a specialized scientific field; Field-based conservation, environmental, or wildlife work. Recent guests include Maggie Coblentz, Fay-Wei Li, and Rob Rich.

How hard is it to get booked on Smologies with Alie Ward?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Smologies with Alie Ward cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Science Education, Ecology, Wildlife, and Botany. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

aliewardassistant@gmail.com

aliewardmerch@gmail.com

helloalieward@gmail.com

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