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Constant Wonder

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Eastern Screech Owl
Wildlife Rehabilitation
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Great Migration
Ocean Conservation
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Sustainable Practices
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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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After severe depression turns his life upside down, Jarod Anderson heads for the woods, where he finds a renewed connection to nature: from the sacred herons of his childhood to the strange creatures of his imagination. He now shares that world with ... more

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Hugo Tagholm describes the transcendent connection between a storm at sea and a surfer sitting, many hours later, on a board. Using surfing as a metaphor for life, Tagholm urges us to show up for each other—and for the Earth—as our best-prepared selv... more

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Emmett Hoops was seven when he decided to save the nearly-extinct American chestnut tree. He's 66 now, but little else has changed since then. Together with a chorus of other chestnut-lovers, the people who grew up under those leaves and relied on th... more

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Businesswoman Françoise Malby-Anthony traveled the world for work, until a chance encounter in the metro changed her life. Within a year, she'd quit Paris for South Africa, where she and her partner, Lawrence, established a wildlife preserve for trou... more

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Recent Guests

Hugo Tagholm
Executive Director at Oceana UK
Oceana UK
Episode: How to Find a Flow State on the Waves (and in Life!)
Katherine May
Author and ocean swimmer, known for Enchantment and Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age
Author
Episode: How to Find a Flow State on the Waves (and in Life!)
Emmett Hoops
Director for District 5 of the New York chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation; outreach VP for NY chapter
American Chestnut Foundation
Episode: One Man's Lifelong Crusade to Save a Vanishing Tree
Victor Sweeney
35-year-old mortician and author of Now Departing, a Small Town Mortician on Death, Life and the Moments in Between
Author, Mortician, Warren, Minnesota
Episode: A Cheerful Mortician's Perspective on Love and Life
Fiona Robertson
Author of Stone Lands, exploring Britain's ancient places
Author, Speaker
Episode: Secrets of the Stones: Megaliths Reveal Our Connection to the Past
David Hudson
Retired officer and former national commander of the Salvation Army in the United States
Salvation Army
Episode: He Found Self-Confidence Through a Lifetime of Service
Jess Scoville
Producer for Constant Wonder, previously employed at the Salvation Army's National Headquarters
BYUradio
Episode: He Found Self-Confidence Through a Lifetime of Service
Sasha Reed
Biogeochemist and ecologist with the US Geological Survey
US Geological Survey
Episode: Gems from Constant Wonder: Adventures in Nature
Cassandra Quave
Preeminent researcher in the field of plant-based medicine and ethnobotany
Emory University
Episode: Gems from Constant Wonder: Adventures in Nature

Host

Marcus Smith
Host of ongoing discussions centering around nature, science, art, and personal exploration; highlights expert insights and personal stories to evoke wonder.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 330 ratings
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Smart and Gentle

    What a wonderful Podcast! In contrast to the world's news, Constant Wonder always gives us something interesting to contemplate and enjoy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lainikins
    United States2 months ago
  • Beautiful,informative and meditative

    A wonderful podcast filled with very interesting information, but remaining relaxing and rather calming .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andigol
    United States3 months ago
  • True to its name

    I always feel uplifted and full of wonder and inspiration after I listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WritingAllison
    United States3 months ago
  • Always learning something new and inspiring!

    Thank you for the is treasure. I am learning so much. The advent series was extraordinary and inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    natal2019
    United States3 months ago

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Many express gratitude for the variety of topics and the emotional depth of the discussions, citing how episodes provide insights and thought-provoking perspectives.
There are strong sentiments about the uplifting nature of the podcast, often contrasting it with more negative news experiences.
A few critiques point to perceptions of repetitiveness in topics, although generally, the reception remains highly positive, with many rating it as a favorite for its ability to educate and inspire.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and inspiring content that often evokes feelings of awe and wonder.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#12
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#70
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#49
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#54
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#199
Canada/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Diving Into History, She Found a Powerful Sense of Belonging
Q: What is it about Lucinda and Lydia that it seems like they came by a natural capacity to celebrate, to take joy, to look at the ancestors and see the accomplishments?
Tara Roberts reflects on how Lucinda and Lydia celebrate their ancestry, revealing details about their great-great-grandmother and honoring their heritage, contrasting with her own initial reluctance to confront her painful past.
Secrets of the Stones: Megaliths Reveal Our Connection to the Past
Q: How did you and Stephen first come to share these experiences together?
We had an instant connection over our love for nature, books, and the exploration of ancient places, which solidified during our hiking adventures.
Secrets of the Stones: Megaliths Reveal Our Connection to the Past
Q: What does touching the stones mean to you?
Touching the stones connects me to the material culture of the past and reinforces a human connection across time.
Audio Expeditions: Travel Back in Time and Across the Globe
Q: Tell us about this beautiful soul named Marina Keegan.
Marina was a student of mine who wrote beautifully about herself. Her attitude toward life was embodied in the phrase 'yes to everything.'
Audio Expeditions: Travel Back in Time and Across the Globe
Q: So how did you keep your wits about you and your sense of self?
I was really lucky that I didn't have Samuel Taylor Coleridge as a parent, who would have been constantly projecting his own flaws onto me.

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This podcast explores the intersections of science, art, and history, highlighting how these fields contribute to a greater understanding of the world around us. The discussions are geared towards evoking feelings of awe and wonder in listeners, with episodes frequently featuring personal stories and insights from guests with diverse backgrounds, such as biologists, authors, and cultural historians. Themes often center around nature, spirituality, and the important connections between humans and the environment, making it a unique space for listeners interested in the profound narratives that shape our understanding of existence.

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1. Hugo Tagholm
2. Katherine May
3. Emmett Hoops
4. Victor Sweeney
5. Fiona Robertson
6. David Hudson
7. Jess Scoville
8. Sasha Reed

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