Wow in the World WeWow on the Weekend (8/3/25)
Aug 3, 2025
Join Dennis and Reggie as they check in on Goldie-Bob the Goldfish and hilariously concoct the infamous 'Dennis Punch'—with questionable results! Delve into an encore segment about cooling the planet, exploring the impacts of climate change and heat waves. Discover intriguing geoengineering ideas like injecting calcium carbonate into the atmosphere and learn how volcanic eruptions inspire innovative solutions. Expect plenty of playful banter and laughter as they tackle these big topics with a lighthearted touch!
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Failed Kitchen Invention
- Dennis and Reggie invent a wild drink called Dennis Punch using random beverages and snacks.
- The concoction tastes horrible despite all ingredients being good alone, showing mixtures can fail unexpectedly.
Show-Within-A-Show Beach Setup
- Dennis replays the Wow in the World episode 'A Sunbrella For The Planet' inside the show as a featured segment.
- The hosts frame a beach setting to introduce the science topic with playful characters and dialogue.
Climate Versus Weather Explained
- Guy Raz explains climate change differs from weather and brings more extreme events over decades.
- Small increases in global temperature can disrupt weather systems and raise frequency of heat waves, storms, and other extremes.