Wow in the World

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Mar 1, 2024 • 10min

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Don't Let It Go To Waste! (3/1/24)

Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they challenge listeners to separate fact from fiction in a game about recycling. Explore innovative eco-friendly solutions from waste like turning human urine into sustainable bricks. Learn to create biogas from a mushy banana in a fun experiment. Plus, follow the hilarious journey of two friends trying to master a mysterious hoverboard.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 28min

WeWow On The Leap Day (2/29/24)

Dennis and Reggie host a special Leap Day edition of WeWow! They celebrate and answer a rare voicemail. Plus an encore episode, “Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! An Outer Space SUPERNOVA!” 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! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 24min

RoboFish: A Mindy and Guy Raz Production (2/26/24)

Lights... Camera... Action!! Mindy is making a movie based on new research from the University of Western Australia starring Guy Raz as... Robofish, a robotic fish that fights off invasive predators! It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of robotic fish! Originally aired 5/2/22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 16min

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - In The Spotlight (2/23/24)

Join the hosts in a comedic power outage caused by lights. Test your knowledge on light in a scientific game show. Engage in quirky challenges and fun quizzes about the speed of light and more. Count light sources and get ready for upcoming episodes. Acknowledgments and community engagement for listeners.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 23min

DNA Sculptures (2/19/24)

Reggie, an artistic DNA enthusiast, showcases his DNA sculpture at an art exhibit opening. The podcast delves into the art of DNA structure, with playful banter, preparations for a fancy gallery party, and a mix-up between the sculptures saying 'WOW' and 'MOM'. Young listeners share fascinating wow moments about nature, while also exploring Earth's shape and meeting colorful characters.
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Feb 16, 2024 • 16min

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Medical Marvels (2/16/24)

Discover the fascinating cooling effect of yawning on the brain and the wonder of worms breathing through their skin. Learn about turtles crying out extra salt and get ready to imagine having extra body parts. Don't miss the contest winners and the challenge to create a new body part!
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Feb 12, 2024 • 20min

Not Our First Rodeo: The Science of Why Robots Can't Use Bullwhips (2/12/24)

In this podcast, the hosts explore the science behind why robots can't use bullwhips. They discuss a study on how humans and robots handle floppy objects, and Mindy attempts to crack a licorice whip with chaotic results. The episode also includes fascinating facts shared by children about nature and closing messages and announcements.
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Feb 11, 2024 • 29min

WeWow On The Weekend (2/11/24)

The hosts discuss the Nintendo Switch system and the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game. They also talk about creating a shortcut board game with meat. In addition, they share their experiences with spicy food and the problem with human taste testers. The episode concludes with a heartfelt message to the listeners.
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Feb 10, 2024 • 31min

WeWow On The Weekend (2/10/24)

Banter and listener reviews, Playful conversation about a ventriloquist dummy named Baby Dennis, Exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the threats it faces, Encounter with a giant sea snail, The impact of the trident snail's smell on starfish.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 16min

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Vroom Vroom (2/9/24)

The podcast explores interesting facts and fictions about cars. It includes a comedic twist on carpooling with pool noodles. Contestants guess true statements about cars, including goldfish trained to drive and candy cane-powered cars. The hosts also discuss scientists training goldfish to drive and turtles once being the size of cars. Listeners are challenged to create their own car by adding wheels to household items.

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