Through the Lens gives a voice to optics researchers to share their journey, their daily work, and their research in a clear and accessible way. Through honest and human conversations, the podcast offers a look into the life of a researcher, their discoveries, challenges, and perspectives, with the goal of inspiring students and opening the door to scientific research. With support from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (Consolidator Grant, grant agreement no. 101044777 (INSPIRE)).