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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Get Curious About Seahorses

    Since he was a teenager, Neil Garrick-Maidment has had a knack for finding and caring for seahorses. Scientists once thought seahorses couldn’t live in cold water, but Neil knew he just had to put on his scuba suit to prove them wrong. Guest: Neil Garrick Maidment, Found of the Seahorse Trust https://bit.ly/cw_ColoringPage You can send pictures of your art to constantwonder@byu.edu!

    15 min

  2. MAR 31

    Guiding Migrating Birds Home

    Northern bald ibises have been extinct in the wild for 400 years, until a group of Austrian scientists attempted to re-introduce the birds to the wild. When attempting to migrate, the bald ibises had no idea where to go… until conservationist Johannes Fritz hopped in a microlight airplane and showed them the way. Guest: Johannes Fritz, biologist, conservationist, and founder of the Waldrappteam Photo copyright of the Waldrappteam https://bit.ly/cw_ColoringPage You can send pictures of your art to constantwonder@byu.edu!

    16 min
  3. Being Brave in the Natural World

    MAR 24

    Being Brave in the Natural World

    Lyanda Lynn Haupt’s mission is to help people connect with the natural world, but that doesn’t mean she’s always comfortable outdoors. Sometimes experiencing wonder means learning to be brave, like camping all on our own or meeting wild animals when we least expect it. Join us to talk about stepping out of our comfort zones to feel awe! Guest: Lyanda Lynn Haupt, naturalist and author of “Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit”

    14 min
  4. Discover the World of Nematodes

    MAR 17

    Discover the World of Nematodes

    Nematodes are microscopic worms that can be found all over the planet. Though they may be tiny, their impact is anything but small. Join scientists Byron Adams and Adler Dillman as they introduce us to the wonder of nematodes! Guests: Byron Adams, biology professor at Brigham Young University Adler Dillman, nematology professor at UC Riverside Coloring Page: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d49be753-7cda-45e8-8648-49fda27bfc10/its-a-brand-new-season-and-we-need-your-help-to-chart-it

    13 min
  5. Healing Turtles, Healing the World

    MAR 10

    Healing Turtles, Healing the World

    Turtles face lots of obstacles in the wild world, so it’s a lucky thing they’re born tough! Turtle-lovers Matt Patterson and Sy Montgomery have witnessed turtles come back from extraordinary injuries as they’ve worked with the Turtle Rescue Center in Southbridge, Massachusetts. These turtles prove that even broken things can be made right again. Guests: Sy Montgomery, author, and Matt Patterson, illustrator, of “Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell” Coloring Page: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d49be753-7cda-45e8-8648-49fda27bfc10/its-a-brand-new-season-and-we-need-your-help-to-chart-it

    16 min
  6. Do Plants Think?

    MAR 3

    Do Plants Think?

    We all know plants are living things just like us, but do we have even more in common? Join us as we talk with science-writer Zoë Schlanger about how plants seem to communicate, hear, see, and yes, even think! Guest: Zoë Schlanger, science writer for The Atlantic and author of The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

    16 min
  7. Going Undercover to Save Sloth Bears

    FEB 24

    Going Undercover to Save Sloth Bears

    Kartick Satyanarayan has always loved animals and worked hard to protect wildlife. When he learns about sloth bears who are forced to “dance” in dangerous conditions, he decides to go undercover to save sloth bears and help humans along the way. Guest: Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS

    16 min
  8. A Quest for 1000 Plants

    FEB 17

    A Quest for 1000 Plants

    When enthusiastic nature-lover Mike Dilger was stuck at home during Covid, he came up with his next big project: finding 1000 plants across Great Britain in one year. Listen in as Mike tells us about his adventures while accomplishing his goal, as well as his general love for the natural world. Guest: Mike Dilger, BBC Presenter and author of “One Thousand Shades of Green”

    17 min
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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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  • Channel
    BYUradio
  • Creator
    BYUradio
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 BYU Broadcasting
  • Show Website
    Constant Wonder KIDS

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