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.
Episodes
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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.
Feb 5, 2024 • 25min
Snoop & Seek Robot (2/5/24)
Mindy and Guy Raz participate in the Snoop and Seek Championship Games in Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion. They are helped by a robot from MIT to find Dennis buried under candy. The podcast discusses the robot's abilities and its potential applications. The robot successfully locates Dennis and wins the championship. Messages from young listeners are also shared.
Feb 2, 2024 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Let's Have Some Fungus! (2/2/24)
This podcast explores the fascinating world of fungi, including how oyster mushrooms can decompose plastic waste, the controlling abilities of the Cordycep's mushroom, and the announcement of a pet toad prize for winning wowzers.
Jan 29, 2024 • 19min
Yay For Octo-Moms! (1/29/24)
Mindy and Guy explore an underwater volcano and discover Octo-moms and Octo-babies. Octopuses show sacrificial parental behavior to protect their eggs. Children share fascinating facts about octopuses and other topics. The chapter also includes information about homing pigeons and ad-free listening options.
Jan 26, 2024 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Rat's All, Folks! (1/26/24)
In this episode, the hosts explore rodents like capybaras and naked mole rats, as well as prehistoric giant guinea pigs. They also discuss a parasitic liver fluke and promote membership in the World Organization of Wowzers.
Jan 22, 2024 • 24min
Invasion of the Zombie Ants (1/22/24)
In this episode, Mindy and the gang share scary stories around a campfire, discussing the parasitic Lancet Liver Fluke and its bizarre lifecycle. They explore how liver flukes manipulate ants and survive in a cow's digestive system. The episode also features fascinating 'Wow' moments from kids and adults, and concludes with a thank you message and information about Tinkercast.
Jan 19, 2024 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Life Size (1/19/24)
Join this podcast as they dive into animal sizes and challenge listeners to guess which facts are true. Learn about T-Rex teeth the size of bananas and a caterpillar that tricks ants and grows exponentially. They reveal a mummified colony and announce a Wowzer prize, all while promoting their game show and upcoming episodes. Don't miss out on early and ad-free listening options!
Jan 15, 2024 • 21min
Mummified Bees! (1/15/24)
300-year-old mummified bees found off the coast of Portugal are explored in a museum exhibition. The hosts discuss chaos at the airport and share fascinating facts from young listeners. The chapter ends with acknowledgements, promotions, and contact info for the podcast.
Jan 12, 2024 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Berry Nice (1/12/24)
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Jan 8, 2024 • 20min
Cellular Tattoos For Science! (1/8/24)
Scientists discuss cellular tattoos for tracking health, listener share fascinating facts, the Cordycep Spung-Dye mushroom's ability to manipulate insects, and how to engage with Wow in the World and Tinkercast.
