Wow in the World Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Listening Together (7/18/25)
Jul 18, 2025
This episode dives into the magical world of podcast listening! Discover how stories can make facts stick better in our minds. Learn about how audio delights and activates our imagination beyond what TV can do. Plus, find out how listening together strengthens emotional bonds and nurtures shared experiences. With fun prizes and engaging discussions, prepare to rethink your listening habits!
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Planet Wow Collaboration
- Mindy and Guy describe the Planet Wow geocaching eco-adventure collaboration and fan responses.
- They invited listeners to call in and share places on the planet that wow them.
Stories Boost Memory
- Listening to stories helps you remember facts far better than raw facts alone.
- Jerome Bruner found stories are about 22 times more memorable than facts.
Audio Triggers Your Inner Movie
- Listening to podcasts activates imagination more than watching screens because your brain creates the visuals.
- This engages the default mode network tied to imagination, empathy, and memory.