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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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Tim Kovar leads climbing tours high up in the canopy of massive trees. In this episode of Constant Wonder, he tells host Marcus Smith about how he used to fell trees as an arborist. But now, he's traded in his chainsaw for ropes and climbing saddles;... more

Lea Korsgaard felt a tug toward the natural world and followed it, setting out to find all 64 species of butterfly in her native Denmark. What began as an impulse became a consuming quest that transformed her understanding of nature, mortality, grief... more

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Karl Gönner was a Nazi, and his family didn't ask a lot of questions about that time in his life. In this episode of Constant Wonder, Gönner's grandson Burkhard Bilger speaks with co-host Tennery Taylor about his search for the full story of his gran... more

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As a teenager, Walt McLaughlin told his parents he'd been talking to God in the woods, and he ended up in a psychiatric ward on Thorazine. Years later a philosophy degree had done nothing to assuage his existential anxiety, so he hitchhiked west — an... more

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Recent Guests

Burkhard Bilger
Author of Fatherland, A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family Secrets
The New Yorker
Episode: Family Secrets: Nazi Grandfather Actually Aided French Villagers
Walt McLaughlin
Backcountry traveler, philosopher of wilderness, and author/ publisher at Wood Thrush Books
Wood Thrush Books
Episode: Arguing With the Wind: A Spiritual Journey in Wilderness
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Author and wildlife veterinarian, founder and CEO of Conservation Through Public Health
Conservation Through Public Health
Episode: Protecting Humans, Protecting Wildlife
David George Haskell
Author of How Flowers Made Our World, The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries
University of the South? (as inferred from author; not explicitly stated in transcript)
Episode: Floral Revolutionaries: Plants as Planet-Makers
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

Host

Marcus Smith
Host of Constant Wonder

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 363 ratings
  • Repeal19

    Remember the host as well as the organization behind doesn’t believe in women’s rights.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NOBOJAK
    United States21 days ago
  • Grateful

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Light Seeker Nana
    United Statesa month ago
  • On the spot poets

    Great podcast, great idea!! Love that people are turning back to old typewriters! And that you found them!! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PLA Sykesville
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fresh air for my too warm brain!!

    Always uplifting and always enlightening! So many things I never knew about - nor did I ever think to learn about!! Love to listen while working with my hands!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sgurel
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 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.

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

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#10
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#70
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#127
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#175
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#55
Germany/Science/Nature
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#67
Australia/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Floral Revolutionaries: Plants as Planet-Makers
Q: Why do you describe flowers as revolutionaries?
Because they have driven long-term changes in ecosystems and biodiversity, creating habitats and ecological networks that support countless species beyond human needs, shaping Earth's environments far longer than humans have existed.
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.

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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. Burkhard Bilger
2. Walt McLaughlin
3. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
4. David George Haskell
5. Kathleen Rooney
6. Allison Fragakis
7. Jeremy B. Jones
8. Dr. Rachel Graham

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