
I photograph, record, and write about the natural world. I see, I listen, I write. I fundamentally believe that curiosity can save the world—so I publish stories to make people curious. Ultimately, curiosity leads to discovery, discovery leads to knowledge, knowledge leads to insight, and insight leads to understanding. Please enjoy!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 333 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Weird, isn't it, that wind is completely silent--silent, that is, until it hits something. Then, it bursts out in myriad voices.
In this episode we travel from central Turkey, the region known as Anatolia, to northern Norway, on the island of Svalbard, to visit two extraordinary subterranean places.
IT's hard to believe that I have created 300 episodes of the Natural Curiosity Project. Thank you so much--SO much--for staying with me on the adventure. In this episode, Pete Mulvihill recalls some of his favorite episodes--and asks me for mine. The... more
Acronyms are "words" that are abbreviations. But they differ from abbreviations because they can be pronounced like a word. Many of these acronyms, like the 'ZIP' in 'Zip Code,' aren't even known as acronyms anymore. In this episode, my friend Pete M... more
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Can I give this six stars? I only recently discovered the Natural Curiosity Project podcast series. It’s a wonderful, entertaining and thought provoking series and I enjoy both the current and earlier episodes.
Steven Shepherd’s insights and observations are fascinating as are his many guests. It’s well worth perusing the episode list. There’s something for everyone.
Highly recommended!
I had the pleasure of hearing Dr Shepard speak twice, and both times I was left in awe. I wondered how one person could seemingly live so many lives & know so much about a wide variety of topics.
He said it was his curiosity, he asked questions and was sincere.
When I saw this podcast on LinkedIn I went to iTunes and am hooked.
Thank you Dr Shepard for sharing your curiosity with all of us!
Curiosity is one of those funny things that can sometimes get hungrier after it is fed, and the Natural Curiosity Project has a way of simultaneously satisfying my curiosity and driving my desire to keep learning. What a delightful paradox!
I love the varied topics and formats of each episode, always with Steve’s unique blend of playful insight and adventure at the helm. The radio-ready production quality and voice talent don’t hurt, either!
This podcast is an absolute gem, with something he... more
Enjoy the topics that I probably never would have been thinking about. Even the mention of Wichita, KS in the current one. I call it home.
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The content revolves around the exploration of curiosity in various aspects of the natural world and human experience. It encourages listeners to engage with their surroundings through storytelling paired with scientific insights. Topics are varied but often touch on environmental concerns, soundscapes of nature, historical events, and the interplay between science and personal experience. The host emphasizes the necessity of curiosity for meaningful discoveries, creating a unique auditory experience that combines education with entertainment, and encourages listeners to reflect on their relationship with the world.
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3. Rob Dircks
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