Constant Wonder

Kathleen Rooney and Allison Fragakis are typewriter poets, creating original poems for strangers on the spot using vintage typewriters. They share how they transform brief conversations into deeply personal poems and what inspires this one-of-a-kind craft.
Hear the full conversation with Kathleen and Allison on S14 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✨

Writer Jeremy Jones reflects on growing up in a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. He shares how his family has called the area home for generations and explains what it means to discover a house built hundreds of years ago by one of his ancestors. Hear the full conversation with Jeremy on S14 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✨

Marine conservationist Dr. Rachel Graham shares how a lifelong fascination with sharks and other misunderstood animals inspired her mission to protect some of the ocean's most vulnerable species. Listen to the full conversation with Rachel on S14 E14 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. ✨

Violinist, songwriter, and composer Gaelynn Lea shares the remarkable story of how an unconventional way of playing the violin shaped her musical journey. She reflects on how her songwriting continues to evolve, and on how making music can become a channel for emotion and connection. Hear the full conversation with Gaelynn on S14 E13 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. ✨

Photo credits to Mike Madison

Entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dino Martins invites us to see the hidden beauty of the world's most misunderstood creatures. Drawing from a lifetime spent studying insects in Kenya and his book Hidden Creatures, Martins explores how parasites, predators, and other creepy-crawlies reveal the wonder, complexity, and interconnectedness of the natural world. You may never look at bugs the same way again! Hear the full conversation with Dino on S14 E12 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.

Visit our Substack for a look at Dino Martins’ art! https://bit.ly/4eZekFN

Journalist Mo Rocca reflects on the remarkable power of reinvention later in life. Drawing from the inspiring stories in his book Roctogenarians, Rocca explores how unexpected setbacks, second acts, and lifelong curiosity have led extraordinary people like artist Henri Matisse to redefine success and make some of their greatest contributions well beyond what society considers their prime. Hear the full conversation with Mo on S14 E11 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✨

Artwork by Henri Matisse.

Author and acoustic ecologist Hank Lentfer reflects on how hunting became a way for him and his wife to stay connected to their fathers after their passing. Drawing from a lifetime spent listening closely to the natural world and his memoir Faith of Cranes, Lentfer explores hunting as a spiritual practice, a source of memory, and a way of honoring the people who taught us how to belong to the land. Hear the full conversation with Hank on S15 E9 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.

Historian and author Tiya Miles shares the lesser-known story of how spiritual dreams and the natural world guided Harriet Tubman as she led enslaved people to freedom along the Underground Railroad. Drawing from her book Night Flyer, Miles offers a deeper look at the faith, vision, and resilience that shaped Tubman's extraordinary journey. Hear the full Hear the full conversation with Tiya on S14 E8 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✨

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.

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✨