Wow in the World
Tinkercast | Wondery
Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and families, sharing the most amazing stories in science, technology, and new discoveries happening in the world around us. Each week, join hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz as they take curious kids and their grown-ups on a cartoon for the ear journey filled with laughter, adventure, and wow-worthy stories. From the tiniest microbes to the farthest reaches of space, every episode of Wow in the World inspires wonder, fuels imagination, and makes science fun for the whole family. New episodes of Wow in the World come out every Monday for free! Plus, each week listeners get even more opportunities to say WOW with two other shows: Two Whats?! And A WOW!, a science-based game show, and WeWow, a rewatch, or should we say relisten, behind-the-scenes talk show hosted by our World Organization of Wowzers president, Dennis, featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages! 🎉 Want to keep the Wow going? Grownups can join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at https://bit.ly/46CDndK to receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities and exclusive access to members-only events! Plus, grownups help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world!Learn more at https://bit.ly/3IsPeBR. 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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May 20, 2024 • 21min
Fish Doorbell (5/20/24)
Join Mindy and Guy-Roz as they encounter a roadblock with Dennis and dive into the intriguing story of a Dutch fish and a unique doorbell. Learn about fish migration, the invention of a fish doorbell, global collaboration for environmental solutions, and the surprising history of ketchup as medicine in Bellingham. Stay tuned for humorous banter, quirky facts, and upcoming podcast updates!
May 17, 2024 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Whale of Fortune (5/17/24)
Discover fun facts about the largest marine mammals - WHALES! From ear wax age detection to musical collaborations, this podcast is full of entertainment. Join the quiz round on Ohm's birth and learn how to engage and support the show. Dive into a world of knowledge and fun with this episode.
May 13, 2024 • 22min
Olm Sweet Olm: A Burping Baby Dragon (5/13/24)
Join Mindy and Grandma G-Force as they share their spelunking adventures in Italy, including their discovery of a rare olm salamander. Learn about olms' unique features and the hilarious process of helping one burp. Plus, enjoy fascinating facts shared by kids from around the world and get a sneak peek at a new hip-hop podcast collaboration.
May 10, 2024 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Vegging Out (5/10/24)
This week's episode dives into the world of vegetables, with surprising facts like onions having more DNA than humans and potatoes being used to create batteries. Learn about using veggies to make music and join the wowsers for fun activities and educational content.
May 6, 2024 • 20min
Algaray To The Rescue! (5/6/24)
Join Guy and Mindy as they learn all about the plucky robot Algaray and the world of Seaweed Sinking in a new VR experience. Dive into the exciting venture of new VR headsets and the potential use of autonomous robots to clean up seaweed in the ocean. Also, explore a hip hop fable remix and how listeners can share their 'wow' moments for a chance to be featured on future episodes.
May 3, 2024 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Hit The Lights (5/3/23)
Challenging game segment about distinguishing facts from fiction about light. Learn about glowing squirrels, the distance light travels in a year, and the time sunlight takes to reach Earth. Also, enjoy remixes of fables with hip-hop beats and discussions on the Thresher Shark's tail superpower.
May 1, 2024 • 7min
Introducing: Once Upon a Beat
DJ Fyütch, host of 'Once Upon a Beat', remixes classic stories with hip hop beats like John Henry's journey and the rise of 'Steam', a computer-generated rapper striving to take over the music industry.
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.
