Wow in the World

Dive into the world of octopuses! Discover how these eight-armed marvels change colors while dreaming, drawing intriguing parallels to human experiences. Test your knowledge in an interactive quiz that reveals the octopus's unique brain structure and remarkable beak anatomy. Learn about exciting family adventures to ancient sites, and enjoy playful segments that encourage listener engagement. This journey through cephalopod curiosities is both educational and fun!

Join the hosts as they embark on a hilarious quest for the ultimate eater, exploring amusing strategies for a hot dog eating contest. Discover the mysteries of black holes—massive cosmic giants that can warp space and time. With whimsical ideas like a hot dog-powered time machine, their playful banter mixes humor with science. Delve into the fascinating mechanics of black holes and their gravitational influence, all while igniting curiosity in young listeners about the wonders of the universe.

Joining Dennis and Reggie is Thomas Fingerling, a lively guest known for his fun energy and previous appearances. They dive into a playful Q&A filled with music and laughter. Curious about the number of knuckles on a hand? They tackle such quirky questions with humor and insights into human anatomy. The science behind knuckle cracking gets some spotlight, exploring synovial fluid and the joyful sounds of popping joints. Expect whimsical tales and a laugh-out-loud thumb wrestling competition that showcases their entertaining chemistry!

Guy Raz, co-host of Wow in the World and known for TED Radio Hour, joins the fun this weekend! The hosts hilariously bake a quirky cake inspired by listener reviews, mixing in jelly beans and cheese for a wild culinary twist. They also engage in a whimsical discussion about feeding their pet T-Rex, Gyros, tying in laughs with fascinating dinosaur evolution. Plus, discover groundbreaking research on dinosaur collagen and the connections to modern birds, all with a sprinkle of dinosaur dandruff humor!

Dive into the fascinating world of feline facts! Discover the ancient Egyptians' deep admiration for cats, complete with jewels and mummification. Engage in a quirky quiz about incredible cat trivia and the unique eating habits of meerkats. Plus, learn about mysterious carpal whiskers and the humorous side of pet ownership. The hosts also reveal exciting community initiatives and invite listeners to join a fun project-based learning class.

A heavy rainstorm turns a city into a watery adventure, prompting the hosts to humorously tackle flooding solutions. They propose the wild concept of 'Sponge Cities' to absorb rain and protect nature. Listeners join in with quirky facts, including surprising tidbits about Barbie and the animal kingdom. Plus, a behind-the-scenes peek reveals the creative minds behind the scenes, inviting young audiences to engage more deeply. It’s a delightful blend of laughter, learning, and environmental innovation!

Welcome back to WeWow on the Weekend... in SPACE! Dennis, Reggie, and Baby Dennis make their own spacesuits, plus an encore of "Spaced-Out Pen Pal, Part 2!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 9/8/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis and Reggie jazz up today's Snoop Scoop and read some Reviewsies, plus an encore of "Spaced-Out Pen Pal, Part 1!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 9/7/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grab a microscope! In this round of Two Whats?! And a Wow, we're talking about the building blocks of life… CELLS! Find the facts from the fiction about the smallest unit of an organism! Want more WHATs and WOWs? Visit https://bit.ly/40hR1P0. Did you know you can watch full episodes of Two Whats?! And A Wow! on YouTube and YouTube Kids?! Visit https://bit.ly/3WlHLbk to start watching and WOWing with us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Earth Day special episode, Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis, and Gramma G-Force team up to make a commercial for our amazing planet Earth... or at least they try to! Join us out in the world to discover the WOWs of our world this Earth Day! Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/planetwow to learn more about our trailblazing, audio-filled, adventure-packed GeoTour designed to get you and your family out into nature and on a mission to uncover geocaches filled with trackable Planet Wow! trading cards and more WOW surprises!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.