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Constant Wonder KIDS

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Welcome to Constant Wonder KIDS, the podcast that turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures! Designed for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them), our show takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature.

Join us as we explore the playful side of octopuses who enjoy toys like Lego bricks. Dive into the ocean with whale sharks and meet one who has an unexpectedly friendly personality. Or cheer for tiny athletes at the International Hedgehog Olympic Games.

Each episode of Constant Wonder KIDS is a bite-sized story taken from our parent podcast, Constant Wonder. Perfect for road trips, bedtime listening, or when your brain’s got an itch that needs to be scratched.

Hosted by Paige Krumperman Darrington, Constant Wonder KIDS is a BYUradio podcast.

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S8 · E4
Monday · 11 min
A Real-Life Moana: Sailing in the Footsteps of Her Ancestors
Noelani Kamalu is a real-life Moana! She shares her experience sailing aboard the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa and explains how she’s carrying on her ancestors’ incredible tradition of navigating the ocean using the stars, waves, and wisdom passed down through generations. Guest: Noelani Kamalu, crew member of the Hōkūleʻa Link to S8 Printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/ad1f3685-8676-41e1-b0a7-62685b4e8a52/complete-a-crossword-for-season-8
S8 · E3
November 2 · 14 min
The Singing World
Sound recordist Hank Lentfer takes us on a listening adventure through Alaska, where birds sing, whales call, and even icebergs make music! Discover the amazing sounds of the natural world and how listening closely can help us hear the songs all around us. Guest: Hank Lentfer, author of "Faith of Cranes: Finding Hope and Family in Alaska" Link to S8 Printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/ad1f3685-8676-41e1-b0a7-62685b4e8a52/complete-a-crossword-for-season-8
S8 · E2
October 26 · 14 min
Nature's Most Extreme!
Journalist Matthew LaPlante introduces us to some of nature’s most extreme organisms, from powerful elephants to venomous cone snails and ancient aspen trees! Discover what humans can learn from the extreme. Guest: Matthew LaPlante, author of "Superlative: The Biology of Extremes" Link to S8 Printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/ad1f3685-8676-41e1-b0a7-62685b4e8a52/complete-a-crossword-for-season-8
S8 · E1
October 19 · 14 min
Foraging for Wonder
Forager Tama Wong shares the fascinating discoveries she makes while searching for edible plants in the world around her! Hear how these surprising plant finds become delicious treats to enjoy and share with others, and discover the wonder of connecting with nature through foraging. Guest: Tama Matsuoka Wong, author of "Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager" and founder of meadowsandmore.com Link to S8 Printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/ad1f3685-8676-41e1-b0a7-62685b4e8a52/complete-a-crossword-for-season-8
S7 · E16
October 12 · 12 min
Chasing the Northern Lights
Tom Kerss studies the aurora borealis—the glowing northern lights that ripple across the night sky in brilliant colors. Learn what causes this magical light show, how humans have thought about the lights over the centuries, and why these dancing lights connect Earth to the sun. Guest: Tom Kerss, Astronomer, founder of Stargazing London, author of "The Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras" Link to Aurora Pictures: https://guidetoiceland.is/the-northern-lights/22-photos-of-the-aurora-in-iceland Link to S7 printable:
S7 · E15
October 5 · 14 min
My Fox Friend
Writer Catherine Raven tells the story of an unexpected friendship with a fox who lived in her backyard. Discover how getting to know her fox friend helped Catherine understand the importance of connecting with others and finding friendship in unexpected places. Guest: Catherine Raven, author of "Fox & I" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E14
September 28 · 13 min
Sharing Plant Stories
Horticulturalist Rebecca McMackin explores how each plant has a story. Discover how choosing special plants can create spaces where people, wildlife, and all kinds of living things can thrive together. Guest: Rebecca McMackin, Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, publisher of the "Grow Like Wild" newsletter Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E13
September 21 · 12 min
Dogs with Jobs!
Historian Mike Loades tells us what it's like to meet amazing dogs whose ancestors were bred to do all kinds of important jobs, from pulling sleds to hunting gazelle. Discover what makes huskies, corgis, poodles, salukis, and other dogs so good at their jobs—and how their special skills still shine today! Guest: Mike Loades, author of "Dogs: Working Origins and Traditional Tasks" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E12
September 14 · 18 min
The Search for a Sunken Ship
Over 100 years ago, explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship The Endurance sank to the bottom of the sea. Join archaeologist Mensun Bound to hear about how he set sail to find the lost Endurance. Guest: Mensun Bound, archaeologist and Director of Exploration on the 2019 and 2022 expeditions to locate Shackleton’s Endurance Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E11
September 7 · 16 min
Saving Wild Salmon
Alexandra Morton began studying whales in British Columbia, but her research led her to discover troubling changes in wild salmon near salmon farms. Learn how Alexandra became a scientist and advocate for healthier oceans, studying salmon and sea lice and working to change harmful salmon-farming practices. Guest: Alexandra Morton, author of "Not on My Watch: How a renegade whale biologist took on governments and industry to save wild salmon" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E10
August 31 · 16 min
Getting to Know Wild Critters
Naturalist David Mizejewski from PBS Nature's "Wild Critters" podcast shares amazing insights about alligators and what it means to be a champion for wildlife. He also shows us how kids and families can help their local ecosystems right at home by planting native plants and creating welcoming habitats for wildlife. Guest: David Mizejewski, naturalist and National Wildlife Federation television host
S7 · E9
August 24 · 12 min
The Magic of Plants
Plants may seem quiet and still, but there's amazing science happening inside them every day! Scientist Raffael Jovine shares his love of photosynthesis and helps us discover how plants use sunlight to grow, make food, and bring a little bit of wonder to the world around us. Guest: Raffael Jovine, author of "How Light Makes Life: The Hidden Wonders and World-Saving Powers of Photosynthesis" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E8
August 17 · 12 min
A Panda and Her Friend
When giant panda Qian Qian needed help, conservation biologist Jake Owens was there—first as her teacher, then as her rescuer, and always as her friend. Discover how their special bond helped Qian Qian heal and thrive. Guest: Jake Owens, Conservation Biologist and Director of Conservation at the Los Angeles Zoo Link to S7 printable:
S7 · E7
August 10 · 14 min
Volcanoes Beyond Earth!
Did you know that volcanoes can erupt deep under the ocean and on faraway planets? Robin Andrews takes us on an incredible journey to discover underwater volcanoes, giant supervolcanoes, and volcanoes on other worlds like Mars and Venus. Guest: Robin Andrews, author of "Super Volcanoes: What They Reveal about Earth and the Worlds Beyond" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E6
August 3 · 14 min
Finding Flow through Surfing
What does it feel like to be so focused that the rest of the world fades away? Join surfer and ocean champion Hugo Tagholm to discover the magic of a flow state and how his love for riding waves inspired him to protect the ocean through conservation organizations. Guest: Hugo Tagholm, Executive Director of Oceana UK Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E5
July 27 · 13 min
Treasure Hunting with Truffle Hounds
Truffles are rare mushrooms that grow hidden underground and are prized by chefs around the world. Join us as author Rowan Jacobsen introduces us to amazing truffle hounds, whose incredible noses help people discover these hidden treasures. Guest: Rowan Jacobsen, author of "Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World's Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E4
July 20 · 16 min
Chicken Talk and Friendly Flocks
Sy Montgomery shares her most recent group of animal friends—a flock of chickens! Learn about how chickens think and behave and what we can do to experience wonder through our animal neighbors. Guest: Sy Montgomery, naturalist and author of over thirty books Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E3
July 13 · 14 min
Saving the American Chestnut Tree
The American chestnut tree was once one of the most important trees in North America, but a deadly fungus nearly wiped it out. Join Emmett Hoops to discover why this remarkable tree mattered so much and how we can all help protect nature for future generations. Guest: Emmett Hoops, Director for District 5 and Vice President for Outreach, New York Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (at time of recording) Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E2
July 6 · 13 min
Secrets of the Oarfish
Scientist Misty Paig-Tran is fascinated by oarfish, one of the ocean's longest and most mysterious creatures. In this episode, we dive into the deep sea to discover how these shimmering giants live, why they're so rarely seen, and what makes them such an exciting animal to study. Guest: Misty Paig-Tran, professor of biology at California State University, Fullerton Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
S7 · E1
June 29 · 16 min
Finding Peace with Elephants
Conservationist Françoise Malby-Anthony cares for elephants at her wildlife preserve, Thula Thula, where she has learned just how intelligent, social, and caring these animals can be. Learn how spending time with them helped Françoise find hope during a difficult season of life and how she helps animals find peace at Thula Thula. Guest: Guest: Françoise Malby-Anthony, owner of Thula Thula Private Game Reserve and author of "The Elephants of Thula Thula" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7

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