Wow in the World
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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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Aug 19, 2023 • 12min
WeWow On The Weekend (8/19/23)
In this episode, Dennis and Reggie review reviewsies and discuss the difference between a co-host and a regular host. They address listener reviews, share jokes, and answer questions about ice cream flavors and waffles. They introduce a new segment called 'Crafty-noof' and explore the unconventional use of bananas for finger painting. The hosts discuss their art projects and encourage listeners to share their crafts and leave questions.
Aug 18, 2023 • 14min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - You Snooze… You Win! (8/18/23)
Discover fascinating facts about sleep in this entertaining podcast episode. From the average time it takes to fall asleep to the duration and occurrence of dreams during the REM stage, you'll learn plenty about the science of sleep. Don't miss the chance to participate in Operation Dream Diary, where you can write or draw your dreams and share them with the hosts.
Aug 14, 2023 • 22min
Pitcher Plants Perfectly Pungent Pee-Ew (8/14/23)
The podcast discusses an experiment on pitcher plants and their attraction to insects using different smells. Mindy invents a smell-vitation and successfully lures her friend with it. Children share interesting facts about nature like bats hanging upside down and quarter steps infecting insects. The hosts also talk about water storage in Pac-Tie plants and share sponsor messages.
Aug 13, 2023 • 18min
WeWow On The Weekend (8/13/23)
Dennis and Reggie get funky with karaoke! Plus an encore episode, “It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Flying Taxi!” 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.
Aug 12, 2023 • 22min
WeWow On The Weekend (8/12/23)
Dennis and Reggie review reviewsies with a special guest co-host! Plus an encore episode, “Let's Flamingle!” 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.
Aug 11, 2023 • 15min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Two Whats?! And A Meow! (8/11/23)
Why is Mindy setting up a stunt arena? And what does that have to do with cats?! We've got the questions AND answers in this purr-formance of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about CATS?! Visit https://bit.ly/3owDW5a for more.
Aug 7, 2023 • 20min
Bee Vaccine (8/7/23)
Mindy and Guy Raz protect Mindy's hive from a disease, vaccinating bees for American Foulbrood, WOWW membership and 'Little Stories Everywhere' podcast promotion, kids share fascinating facts, closing segment and acknowledgements.
Aug 4, 2023 • 15min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Top Dog (8/4/23)
Why is the show's crew missing? And what does that have to do with dogs?! We've got the questions AND answers in this pup-roarious round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about DOGS! Visit https://bit.ly/3owDW5a for more.
Jul 31, 2023 • 26min
A Diaper Home for G-Force (7/31/23)
Gramma G-Force needs a new home, so Mindy comes up with a new plan to make her one! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the Wow Crew as they construct a house out of some unlikely ingredients. It's the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW of DIAPERS! Check Wow in the World activities at https://bit.ly/3V5YCgw
Jul 28, 2023 • 16min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Are You Up For-Est?! (7/28/23)
Dennis has a new role and Mindy has a new... crane?! What in the WOW does this have to do with trees?! In today's round of Two Whats?! And A Wow, we're separating the facts from the fiction about TREES! It's up to you to find the WHATs from the WOWs! Originally aired 3/25/22.
