Wow in the World WeWow on the Weekend
Dec 7, 2025
Join Dennis, Reggie, and Baby Dennis as they dive into listener reviews and the adorable chaos of Inside Tinkercast. The hosts share captivating insights about lightning, including how it forms and why Catatumbo Bay is the world's lightning hotspot. Discover fun facts about thunderstorms, including their curious quirks and the science behind thunder. A time machine gag takes them to explore the mystery of the Everlasting Storm, leaving listeners both entertained and enlightened!
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Learn Science To Reduce Fear
- Learn the science behind a fear to make it less scary and more manageable.
- Mindy explains lightning mechanics to help Guy Raz feel calmer during storms.
Storm Clouds Are Gigantic Batteries
- Thunderclouds build massive electrical charges from tiny collisions of ice inside them.
- Mindy notes a storm cloud can hold about 100 million volts compared to a 9-volt battery.
Thunder Is The Air Collapsing Back
- Lightning carves a hot channel through the air and its collapse generates thunder as a shockwave.
- Mindy explains the channel collapses back and creates the sound we hear as thunder.