Constant Wonder

Constant Wonder A quest for awe in all nature—human & wild, vast & small—encounters that move us beyond words. A BYUradio podcast.

06/03/2026

After losing an eye in a devastating car accident, one woman found renewed confidence through the work of ocularist Michael Strauss. His custom prosthetic eyes have transformed countless lives, including that of Professor Dan Roche, who was born with a cataract and later reclaimed his sense of self through ocularistry. Their stories reveal the powerful impact of a craft that restores far more than appearance; it restores confidence, identity, and hope. Hear the full conversation with Michael and Dan on S14 E6 through the link in our bio or by finding Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts!

Constant Wonder is the podcast for those looking to marvel at the world. Come explore science, nature, history, and the wonder of human existence. Our celebration of the world highlights the awe and wonder available all around us—in things human or wild, vast or small.

06/02/2026

Writer Caroline Sanderson was raised around classical music, but she only began to deeply appreciate it after her father passed away. Today, she keeps his memory alive by taking the time to truly listen to the music he cherished. On this episode, she discusses how music lights up the brain’s memory and emotional centers at the same time, helping moments and feelings stay etched into our minds. Sometimes all it takes is a quiet moment of focused listening for music to become part of you. Hear the full conversation with Caroline on S14 E5 through the link in our bio or by finding Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts!

Constant Wonder is the podcast for those looking to marvel at the world. Come explore science, nature, history, and the wonder of human existence. Our celebration of the world highlights the awe and wonder available all around us—in things human or wild, vast or small✨

05/22/2026

Writer Zoë Schlanger explains that Venus flytraps actually count before they snap shut. They even keep counting after closing to decide whether to start digestion, a wild example of memory, timing, and basic math in plants! Hear the full conversation with Zoë on S14 E4 through the link in our bio or by finding Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts!

Constant Wonder is the podcast for those looking to marvel at the world. Come explore science, nature, history, and the wonder of human existence. Our celebration of the world highlights the awe and wonder available all around us—in things human or wild, vast or small✨

05/13/2026

Geologist Ron Harris accurately forecasted the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, but the massive loss of life pushed him to focus on disaster prevention, not just prediction. In this episode of Constant Wonder, he tells host Marcus Smith how the tragedy, and a comment from his son, led him to create In Harm's Way, a foundation dedicated to helping communities prepare for natural disasters. Hear the full interview with Ron Harris on S14 E3 through the link in our bio or by finding Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts!

Constant Wonder is the podcast for those looking to marvel at the world. Come explore science, nature, history, and the wonder of human existence. Our celebration of the world highlights the awe and wonder available all around us—in things human or wild, vast or small✨

05/08/2026

Grandma Moses was one of America’s oldest emerging artists, starting her journey in her seventies. While others were slowing down, she was beginning something new. Her life redefined what it means to start late. Because art has no age limit.

A special thank you to for providing images of five Grandma Moses paintings from their collection and the Moses Family for letting us visit and film the Grandma Moses Homestead.

05/06/2026

Martha Barnette, author, word-lover, and co-host of A Way with Words, shares stories of memory, language, and the moments that leave us speechless. Because sometimes the deepest connection isn’t found in words—but in silence.

Constant Wonder is the podcast for those looking to marvel at the world. Come explore science, nature, history, and the wonder of human existence. Our celebration of the world highlights the awe and wonder available all around us—in things human or wild, vast or small✨

04/27/2026

Tama Matsuoka Wong, author of Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager, once thought she was a bad gardener—until she realized she was surrounded by hidden delicacies. Now, she forages for the world’s best kitchens, finding flavor where others see weeds. Hear the full interview with Tama on S13 E16 through the link in our bio or by finding Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts!

Constant Wonder is the podcast for those looking to marvel at the world. Come explore science, nature, history, and the wonder of human existence. Our celebration of the world highlights the awe and wonder available all around us—in things human or wild, vast or small.

04/27/2026

Tama Matsuoka Wong, author of Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager, once thought she was a bad gardener—until she realized she was surrounded by hidden delicacies. Now, she forages for the world’s best kitchens, finding flavor where others see weeds. Hear the full interview with Tama on S13 E16 through the link in our bio or by finding Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts!

Constant Wonder is the podcast for those looking to marvel at the world. Come explore science, nature, history, and the wonder of human existence. Our celebration of the world highlights the awe and wonder available all around us—in things human or wild, vast or small✨

04/21/2026

Reverend Andrew Teal reflects on love as unconditional and unending, suggesting even difficult theological ideas like hell can be understood as space for grace and the freedom to ultimately accept love. Hear the full interview with Andrew on S13 E15 through the link in our bio or by finding Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts!

Constant Wonder is the podcast for those looking to marvel at the world. Come explore science, nature, history, and the wonder of human existence. Our celebration of the world highlights the awe and wonder available all around us—in things human or wild, vast or small✨

04/10/2026

During a life-threatening battle with depression, Jarod Anderson, host of the podcast The CryptoNaturalist, found himself drawn back to the woods of his childhood. What he discovered there became a powerful reminder that the world still held wonder, and that he could return to it. Hear the full interview with Jarod on S13 E14 through the link in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts.

Constant Wonder is the podcast for those looking to marvel at the world. Come explore science, nature, history, and the wonder of human existence. Our celebration of the world highlights the awe and wonder available all around us—in things human or wild, vast or small✨

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