Constant Wonder

Tim Kovar has spent much of his life high up in trees, first as an arborist and now as a master tree climbing instructor helping others experience the world high in the canopy. For Tim, climbing is more than an adventure. It’s a way of returning to something ancient, when humans and trees were more comfortable with each other. Hear the full conversation with Tim on S15 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.

A voice in the back of Lea Korsgaard's head kept saying: go find every butterfly in Denmark. All 64 species, in a single year — and she knew nothing about butterflies. What she found instead was a meadow that opened up like a cathedral, a question from her 12-year-old son she still can't answer, and her own mother's story about a small tortoiseshell at a window. Hear the full conversation with Lea on S15 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.

Walt McLaughlin, author and philosopher of "wildness," has spent much of his life wandering untamed landscapes and exploring our relationship with the natural world. Reflecting on an early journey into the Three Sisters Wilderness, a terrain completely new to him, at first he wondered if he had gotten in over his head. But surrounded by quiet mountains, lush forests, and an unfamiliar landscape, something shifted. Hear the full conversation with Walt on S15 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.

David Mizejewski, lifelong naturalist and wildlife expert, recently joined us as a guest on our companion podcast, Constant Wonder KIDS. We loved our conversation with him so much that we wanted to share a little of it here, too! David has spent his life exploring woods, fields, and wetlands, observing the remarkable ways wildlife survives and thrives. Alligator mothers are a powerful example of this, protecting their nests from the water, responding to their babies’ calls, and gently carrying them to safety once they hatch. Hear the full conversation with David on S7 E 10 through the link in our bio or by finding Constant Wonder Kids wherever you get your podcasts!

Constant Wonder KIDS is a podcast that turns curiosity into adventure! Kids and grown-ups can explore the natural world through fascinating facts and true stories about amazing animals, people, and places.

Have you ever looked into a gorilla's eyes? Ugandan veterinarian and conservationist Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka talks about the powerful connection she's developed with gorillas through more than 26 years dedicated to working with them. Gorillas have striking similarities to us as humans, including roughly 98% of our DNA. As the founder of Conservation Through Public Health, Gladys works to create a future where humans, endangered mountain gorillas, and other wildlife can coexist. Hear the full conversation with Gladys on S15 E02 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.

Author David George Haskell has an interesting proposition: What if flowers are nature's greatest revolutionaries? Does that sound a little far-fetched? It isn't for Haskell — who has spent a lifetime exploring biology and honing in on the incredible ways flowers communicate with insects, animals, and with us. Hear the full conversation with Haskell on S15 E01 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.

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