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.

Recent Episodes
  • TRAILER: Constant Wonder Podcast
    Dec 1, 2021 – 01:52
  • So Much to Love About Constant Wonder!
    Jan 1, 2025 – 06:03
  • Animal Adventures from Constant Wonder KIDS!
    Sep 9, 2024 – 02:28
  • Best of Constant Wonder 2023
    Dec 27, 2023 – 55:27
  • FEED DROP: Curator's Choice at Luray Caverns
    Apr 17, 2024 – 44:07
  • BONUS: Eat the Invaders
    Nov 15, 2023 – 07:38
  • TRAILER: Season 6 of Constant Wonder
    Sep 6, 2023 – 02:59
  • ARCHIVE BONUS: Life As an Astronaut
    Nov 2, 2022 – 52:50
  • ARCHIVE BONUS: The Dressmakers of Auschwitz
    May 25, 2022 – 27:05
  • ARCHIVE BONUS: The Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean
    Oct 5, 2022 – 52:50
  • BONUS: Fabric: History Hidden in Plain Sight
    Sep 7, 2022 – 52:50
  • BONUS: Our Animal Superpowers (Extended Version)
    Apr 22, 2022 – 46:32
  • Roots of Belief Featuring: The Apple Seed
    Apr 27, 2022 – 55:03
  • What Makes a City Great? Featuring: Top of Mind
    Jul 13, 2022 – 53:47
  • ARCHIVE BONUS: Pho-nomenal!
    Aug 10, 2022 – 51:58
  • A Devoted Doctor's Quest to Heal the Homeless
    May 14, 2025 – 52:50
  • Motherhood In Miniature: Hidden Insight from a Hummingbird Nursery
    May 7, 2025 – 36:11
  • A Civil Rights Leader Establishes Secret Schools
    Apr 30, 2025 – 56:57
  • She Walked 500 Miles for a Bird Under Threat
    Apr 23, 2025 – 53:18
  • A New Era of Peace in the Wolf Wars
    Apr 16, 2025 – 53:53
  • Is There Such Thing As a "Bad" Naturalist?
    Apr 9, 2025 – 52:39
  • Getting Away Makes You a Better Neighbor
    Apr 2, 2025 – 47:26
  • How to Snorkel Right in Your Own Backyard (Practically)
    Mar 26, 2025 – 52:50
  • How a Writer Rewired Her Brain After Amnesia
    Mar 19, 2025 – 55:20
  • Hare in the House: An Enchanting and Wild Companion
    Mar 12, 2025 – 54:39
  • The Simple, Wonder-full Life of the Snowflake Man
    Mar 5, 2025 – 54:28
  • Humor: A Powerful Tool in the Face of Anxiety
    Feb 26, 2025 – 52:49
  • How Adoptee Found Birth Family Thanks to Mysterious Tattoo
    Feb 19, 2025 – 52:50
  • Pittsburgh's Revolutionary Black Paramedics Made a Breakthrough in Medicine, Part II
    Feb 14, 2025 – 39:36
  • Pittsburgh's Revolutionary Black Paramedics Made a Breakthrough in Medicine, Part I
    Feb 12, 2025 – 43:41
  • Unlock Unexpected Wisdom from a Dynamic Planet
    Feb 5, 2025 – 50:04
  • Discovering Extraordinary Awe in Tragedy
    Jan 29, 2025 – 47:51
  • Finding a New Life in the Woods
    Jan 22, 2025 – 55:51
  • Learning Ultimate Empathy . . . from Chickens
    Jan 15, 2025 – 46:34
  • Not So Scary: The Dazzling Secrets of the Dark
    Jan 8, 2025 – 46:59
  • The Awe-Inspiring Magic Hidden in Everyday Delights
    Nov 27, 2024 – 54:19
  • Getting Giddy in the Quiet World of Plants
    Nov 20, 2024 – 54:53
  • Resilient Female Botanists Challenge the Untamed Colorado River
    Nov 13, 2024 – 57:44
  • A Boy from the Streets Crashes Symphony Hall
    Nov 6, 2024 – 54:53
  • From Hidden Secrets To Inspiring Peaks
    Oct 30, 2024 – 53:41
  • A Map for a Lifetime of Adventure
    Oct 23, 2024 – 39:24
  • Never Look a Bear in the Eye
    Oct 16, 2024 – 39:19
  • How to Save the Elusive Seahorse
    Oct 9, 2024 – 40:43
  • Learn from Space How to Be a Good Earthling
    Oct 2, 2024 – 50:40
  • Parenting Secrets from the World's Fastest Animal
    Sep 25, 2024 – 45:24
  • A Geneticist's Breakthrough to Faith and Hope
    Sep 18, 2024 – 54:28
  • The Amazing Ability of Plants to Make Smart Decisions
    Sep 11, 2024 – 48:33
  • A Hmong Refugee Breaks her Silence
    Sep 4, 2024 – 44:17
  • Finding Joy in Your Back Yard with Amy Tan
    Aug 28, 2024 – 46:16
  • Late in Life Comebacks and Triumphs
    Jul 24, 2024 – 45:56
Recent Reviews
  • washpostfourthirty
    Fantastic podcast
    Episode about Septima Clark was moving and timely. Thank you. Brave. I will recommend.
  • jenselo
    My Favorite Podcast!!!!!
    Each episode has a story that pulls me in, makes me think, makes me laugh, or makes me want to learn more. I enjoy how it transports me to different lands or teaches me about the amazing world we live in. I listen to dozens of podcasts every week, and this one has become my favorite. Thank you for producing such a quality show!!
  • philychese
    An excellent podcast
    I really enjoy this show.
  • Shauna NI
    Dreams
    What a great program! The science of dreaming was outstanding. More like this please.
  • And then Jill
    Fun in the wondering!
    I LOVED this episode! I appreciate the variety of topics and the fun thoughts that are invited to my curious mind. Thank you!
  • Atir73
    Top notch
    Recently found this podcast and loving it, great host and topics, really liked the hospice Dr and ordered his book. Thank you!
  • germaine de stael
    Pretty amazing
    There is nothing slow or boring about this podcast. The excitement comes from the depth and the spiritual approach to all sorts of different topics. It’s become my favorite driving or relaxing podcast.
  • Maida.K
    Interesting, Informative and Inspiring.
    Thank you for creating this podcast! Just what I was looking for.
  • mituska2
    Fascinating topics
    This podcast interviews scientists and experts in diverse fields of interest.
  • DW39A
    WONDERFUL!!!!!
    This show helps re-create the wonder I had as a child learning about the world around me and the amazing people in it – keep up the good work – your podcast is one of my favorites!!!!
  • Cawilley
    Fascinating, inspiring, and so well done!
    This was recommended by family and friends before I finally started listening. I have loved every episode I’ve tried. They are always unexpected and uplifting! Try an episode.
  • zzzzzoster
    All the episodes are the same…
    I read the review about middle school knowledge being passed as profound/great, but listened anyways. A couple episodes were okay, but after two or three I realized every single episode was basically the same thing over and over again and I couldn’t listen anymore, although I gave a few more episodes a shot just to be fair. While I do think we need more positive podcasts out there, this podcast lacks spark. It feels like it’s trying so hard to be positive that a lot of information/topics are neglected. Similarly the production style seems condescending. Mostly: Throwing experts around doesn’t give you automatic authority or profundity, and the scope of this podcast is so narrow all the episodes are the same.
  • Otnoaf Forever
    Prestige Storytelling+Information
    Compelling and professional, keeps me coming back
  • jersey8750
    Expect the Unexpected
    This show really makes you think about how you look at the world. It has enough variety that I never get bored and I never know exactly what to expect. History, animals, space, science—you name it, Constant Wonder covers it. Great show!
  • Brooke Soldani
    So interesting
    Constant Wonder is always so interesting, no matter the topic. The content is always 10/10 and I learn something new every time without fail!
  • MtnRadio
    Fascinating!
    In-depth, engaging topics that help you see hope, wonder, and mystery in the world. A great break from politics and tragedy.
  • k$$$$!
    FASCINATING
    This podcast covers so many varied topics. I always listen in when I’m wanting to learn something new! Marcus is a great host. It’s an inspiring show too.
  • Furpep
    Great show
    Love this show but wondering why there have been no new episodes for the past 2 weeks?
  • <(Mr Roboto)>
    Great content and depth
    I have found the topics interesting, and discovered a number of ideas to pursue further. Favorites are cephalopods, running man, history of apples and tennis, rough hewn wood techniques, eat the Buddha, Wampanoag history and recipes from the Middle Ages. This is a great way to learn and develop a sense of wonder.
  • Great Slav
    Bad and it is getting worse.
    I had a great hopes for this podcast. The more I listen the more I notice how middle school knowledge is passed as a great knowledge. Only someone who slept through the school can find this interesting. Don’t waste your time.
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