Wonder Cabinet
Wonder Cabinet Productions
Forgotten historical artifacts and obscure museum collections examined through monthly object biographies.
Why we picked this
Wonder Cabinet builds conversations around the edges of art, faith, and mortality. The host bypasses standard interview rhythms to sit with writers and thinkers as they puzzle through experiences that resist easy categorization. The show favors slow, unhurried exchanges that leave room for silence and second thoughts. It is a quiet antidote to rapid-fire commentary, rewarding listeners who prefer depth over breadth and inquiry over conclusion.
Recent episodes
Maria Popova on 20 Years of 'The Marginalian'
Oct 24, 202648 min
Writing an Enchanted Landscape with Daniel Mason
Oct 10, 202646 min
Being Alive with Melanie Challenger
Oct 3, 202635 min
The Power of Ritual with Rabbi Geoff Mitelman
Sep 26, 202637 min
Tree Thinking with Robert Moor
Aug 29, 202650 min
The Ecowomanist Theology of Rev. Dr. Melanie L. Harris
Aug 22, 202635 min
Poetry Against Despair with Christian Wiman
Aug 15, 202645 min
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