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How Dogs Won Our Hearts
06/22/2026 | 14 mins.
Behavioral scientist Clive Wynne studies why dogs are so good at connecting with humans. In this episode, we discover how dogs’ loving and social personalities helped them become one of the most successful animal species living alongside people for thousands of years.

Guest: Clive Wynne, dog behavior researcher

Link to S6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6
Finding Moments of “Wow!”
06/15/2026 | 14 mins.
Writer Anne Fadiman shares how moments of wonder and time spent outdoors can help people through difficult seasons of life. In this episode, we explore how curiosity, nature, and paying attention to the world around us can bring comfort, hope, and joy.

Guest: Anne Fadiman, author of "Frog and Other Essays"

Link to S6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6
Wonder Across Time: Exploring Megaliths
06/08/2026 | 14 mins.
Writer and explorer Fiona Robertson is fascinated by ancient megalith monuments and the mysteries surrounding them. In this episode, we discover how standing among giant stones can help us feel connected to people who lived thousands of years ago.

Guest: Fiona Robertson, writer and megalith enthusiast who takes her family across the British Isles in search of standing stones

Link to S6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6
Introducing: The Pizzly Bear!
06/01/2026 | 13 mins.
Paleontologist Larisa DeSantis studies pizzly bears, the rare hybrid offspring of polar bears and grizzly bears. In this episode, we explore how animals can adapt to changing environments and discover what these unusual bears can teach us about the natural world.

Guest: Larisa DeSantis, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University

Link to S6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6
Mudlarking for History on the River Thames
05/25/2026 | 15 mins.
Licensed mudlarks Lara Maiklem and Flora Spiegel explore the muddy shores of the River Thames searching for tiny treasures from the past. In this episode, we discover how old buttons, pottery, pipes, and other forgotten objects can help tell the story of people who lived in London hundreds—even thousands—of years ago.

Guest:
Lara Maiklem, author of "A Mudlarking Year: Finding Treasure in Every Season"
Flora Spiegel, editor and mudlark

Link to S6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6

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About Constant Wonder KIDS

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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