

Wow in the World
Tinkercast | Wondery
The #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"!New episodes come out every Monday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+, Wondery+ Kids on Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 25min
Shark Tail (4/29/24)
Join the fun as Grandma G-Force wows everyone with a shark-inspired stretch! Discover the incredible hunting techniques and flexibility of thresher sharks. Dive into humorous stretching sessions and learn about sea creature invasions in this exciting episode.

Apr 26, 2024 • 27min
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 5 (4/26/24)
Hosts explore upcycling in a game of Treasure or Trash, discuss a humorous scenario of designing a house out of diapers due to a sand shortage, and share the chaotic outcome of the diaper house collapsing in a fun and engaging episode for Earth Week.

Apr 25, 2024 • 23min
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 4 (4/25/24)
Day 4 of WeWow Earth Week features neighborhood cleanup adventures and an encore episode 'Spider Mindy to the Rescue.' Explore plant-based spider silk as a plastic alternative and enjoy playful mishaps with friendship and pigeon rescue.

Apr 24, 2024 • 25min
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 3 (4/24/24)
Day 3 of Earth Week with water-saving adventures, light-reflecting paint, museum gala antics, Vanta Black, surprise talents, and quirky banter.

Apr 23, 2024 • 21min
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 2 (4/23/24)
Join Dennis and Reggie as they investigate neighborhood recycling bins, emphasizing the importance of recycling. Discover innovative waste management practices and get a sneak peek of an upcoming episode on recycling innovations. Follow a humorous late-night pet feeding emergency and learn about microscopic creatures that break down plastic pollutants in the oceans. Explore the critical role of recycling in combatting plastic pollution and see how upcycled plastic can be used for art projects.

Apr 22, 2024 • 19min
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 1 (4/22/24)
Discussing growing birds from bird seeds, preparing creative protest signs for a climate march, exploring the impact of climate change on parasites, and embracing the value of parasites in the ecosystem.

Apr 21, 2024 • 30min
WeWow On The Weekend (4/21/24)
Delve into lightning mysteries, a speedy Peregrine Falcon, and Baby Dennis drama. Learn to conquer fear of lightning with science and snacks. Explore an everlasting lightning storm in Venezuela and the most electric place on Earth. Plus, listen to a hip hop remix of classic tales on 'Once Upon a Beat'.

Apr 20, 2024 • 23min
WeWow On The Weekend (4/20/24)
Join hosts Dennis and Reggie as they craft quirky medals, celebrate Earth Day, and explore the world of exploding ants in a humorous and adventurous episode full of fun and fascinating facts.

Apr 19, 2024 • 16min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Any Given Sun Day (4/19/24)
This podcast episode explores the mix-up between ice cream sundaes and sunny days, includes a quiz about Neptune's discovery and the Sun, delves into how giraffes' tongues protect against sunburns, and features a humorous debate on the pronunciation of GIF.

Apr 15, 2024 • 24min
A Sunbrella For The Planet
Exploring innovative solutions for climate change, the podcast discusses Geo-Solar-Engineering techniques like creating a giant parasol using shiny particles. They delve into the urgency of addressing climate change and the concept of solar geoengineering as a short-term strategy. The chapter also includes kids' discoveries and Earth Day celebrations, showcasing love for the show and previewing a new podcast called 'Once Upon a Beat'.