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Constant Wonder

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Stay in tune with our phenomenal world. Join us for explorations of science, art, history, and more. We're on a quest to find awe and wonder in all nature—human or wild, vast or small. Encounters that move us beyond words. Hosted by Marcus Smith, Constant Wonder is a production of BYUradio.

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Stay in tune with our phenomenal world. Join us for explorations of science, art, history, and more. We're on a quest to find awe and wonder in all nature—human or wild, vast or small. Encounters that move us beyond words. Hosted by Marcus Smith, Con... more

What if protecting humans is the key to protecting wildlife? In this episode, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka tells host Marcus Smith how people living near African nature preserves can unknowingly pass illnesses to nearby mountain gorillas—and how she's ... more

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Flowers, believe it or not, are nature's greatest revolutionaries. In this episode of Constant Wonder, biologist David George Haskell and host Marcus Smith discuss how flowers turned enemies into allies and used ultra-precise adaptations to survive a... more

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They are like street musicians, busking with words instead of instruments. Typewriter poets Kathleen Rooney and Allison Fragakis share with Constant Wonder's Tennery Taylor how they write poems-on-demand for complete strangers. Whether at a farmer's ... more

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Recent Guests

Kathleen Rooney
Co-founder of Poems While You Wait, author, professor
Poems While You Wait / DePaul University
Episode: On the Spot (and Spot On!): Great Impromptu Performances on Vintage Typewriters
Allison Fragakis
Poet, songwriter, performer, and writing coach
Independent / WritingAllison.com
Episode: On the Spot (and Spot On!): Great Impromptu Performances on Vintage Typewriters
Jeremy B. Jones
Writer and professor, author of Cipher and Bearwallow
Western North Carolina, University of North Carolina system (Western Carolina University)
Episode: River Rising: Jeremy Jones, His Old Farmhouse, and Hurricane Helene
Dr. Rachel Graham
Founder and executive director of MarAlliance, marine biologist
MarAlliance
Episode: Shark Lover: Advocating for "Scary" Creatures
Gaelynn Lea
Singer, violinist, songwriter, and disability rights advocate
Independent artist
Episode: Fiddling with the Heart: Gaelynn Lea's Fearless Sound
Dino Martins
Entomologist and author of Hidden Creatures, Luscious Leeches, Bashful Botflies, and the wondrous history-shaping world of parasites
Stony Brook University; Nature Kenya
Episode: The Wondrous, History-Shaping World of Parasites and Predators
Amy Leach
Acclaimed author and essayist, writer of Salt of the Universe, Praise, Songs, and Improvisations
Author/Essayist
Episode: Bulldogs, Pianos, And Praise: How To Be Swept Away
Hank Lentfer
Sound recordist, conservationist, author
Author of Faith of Cranes, Finding Hope and Family in Alaska
Episode: The World Is Singing: Hank Lentfer's Life in Sound
Tiya Miles
Professor of History at Harvard; author of Night Flyer, Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People
Harvard University
Episode: The Night Flyer Liberates Her People

Host

Marcus Smith
Host of Constant Wonder

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 357 ratings
  • Love this

    I just recently discovered this podcast. We live in very tumultuous times. It is such a breath of fresh air to listen to something so uplifting and intriguing. Bravo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dragonfly333
    United States2 months ago
  • Super mind-meandering conversation ~ “look at way you are not looking for”

    I LOVED this episode! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    And then Jill
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this

    I just shared this podcast with my family after listening to the 03/11 Dancing Bear episode. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. What an exciting and uplifting story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    omni7
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you…

    I so appreciate this podcast…

    It deeply resonates with my personal feelings about nature and strengthens my personal relationship with God. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J0E!!!
    United States6 months ago
  • Grateful

    Thank you for this marvelous podcast. I have loved every episode which has enlivened my spirit with more understanding and all and wonder. I so appreciate all to make this program possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Light Seeker Nana
    United States6 months ago

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The show offers uplifting, intriguing content in contrast to current events.
Listeners praise the variety and depth, with episodes that inspire curiosity.
Some listeners feel occasional episodes lack spark or feel overly positive but most enjoy the thoughtful approach.
Guests are knowledgeable and the conversations feel thoughtful and calm.
Overall, it's viewed as a high-quality, soothing yet stimulating listen.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#11
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#90
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#161
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#246
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#69
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#119
France/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Wondrous, History-Shaping World of Parasites and Predators
Q: What does the day-to-day life of Dino Martins look like as a field scientist and communicator?
He splits time between fieldwork when possible and a heavy amount of desk work—responding to emails, talking to journalists, writing papers and books—while staying connected to the field by visiting sites like Kenyan farms or nature reserves and occasionally conducting on-site observations or guiding others in the field.
Bacteria Rewrote My Reality: Hallucinations, Assassins, and Recovery
Q: Can you walk us through what happened when the doctors finally diagnosed you and how the treatment shifted things for you?
A CDC doctor diagnosed the brain infection and prescribed a potent antibiotic regimen; after starting antibiotics, the patient's hallucinations persisted for a short time but the next day brought a gradual return toward normal perception, leading to a renewed sense of reality and a changed outlook.
Fiddling with the Heart: Gaelynn Lea's Fearless Sound
Q: How did Gaelynn Lea decide to enter NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, despite initial hesitation?
She was encouraged by fiddle students and a close friend; after repeated nudges, she submitted a low-budget video, kept expectations low, and was surprised to win, which changed her life.
The Night Flyer Liberates Her People
Q: Did she give any indication that this changed her thinking or her motivations in life?
There is no clear single turning statement recorded, but the narrative suggests that the meteor shower, dreams, and later events formed a religious sensibility that intensified as she grew, guiding her sense of purpose rather than dictating a deterministic path.
The World Is Singing: Hank Lentfer's Life in Sound
Q: What does your work say about hunting, joy, and responsibility?
He discusses the moral complexity of hunting, the shift to viewing deer as a teacher, and the broader aim of aligning action with a sense of beauty and responsibility toward other beings.

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A thoughtful, science-leaning program that covers nature, history, and culture through immersive conversations with researchers, writers, and practitioners. Episodes often pair personal storytelling with expert insight, exploring topics like conservation, plant intelligence, aging, memory, and the human relationship with the natural world. The show typically blends rigorous inquiry with humane, reflective storytelling, making complex ideas accessible and awe-inspiring for curious listeners who enjoy cross-disciplinary conversations and real-world applications of science and humanities. A notable strength is the ability to spotlight niche, specialists' work while connecting it to everyday wonder and meaning.

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Recent guests on Constant Wonder include:

1. Kathleen Rooney
2. Allison Fragakis
3. Jeremy B. Jones
4. Dr. Rachel Graham
5. Gaelynn Lea
6. Dino Martins
7. Amy Leach
8. Hank Lentfer

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