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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Dec 23, 2022 • 8min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Pigeon Party (12/23/22)
Why does Mindy have 100 friends over?! And why do they all have wings?! We've got the questions AND answers for you in this soaring round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! It's up to you to find the WOWs from the WHATs about PIGEONS! Originally aired 11/26/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 19, 2022 • 25min
Tell Me How You Really Eel (12/19/22)
Guy Raz has always wanted a fully electric vehicle, and thanks to Mindy, he now has one! But instead of being powered by an electric battery, his car is now powered by... electric EELS?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW Crew as they learn how eels work together, while they work together to bring the eels back to where they belong! It's the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW of ELECTRIC EELS! Originally aired 5/24/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 16, 2022 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Best Foot Forward (12/16/22)
Why is Mindy filling Guy Raz's slippers with lotion?! And what does it have to do with animal feet?! We've got the questions AND answers in this foot-tastic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from fiction about feet! Originally aired 11/12/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 12, 2022 • 25min
Sea Slug Style: Chop Off Your Head And Grow A New Body! (12/12/22)
Ever felt like a sea slug with its head popped off?! Mindy and Guy Raz haven't either! Join the WOW crew as they wrap their brains around the mind-boggling, self-decapitating Elysia marginata! It's the who, what, when, where, why, how, and wow of SEA SLUGS! Originally aired 5/17/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 9, 2022 • 14min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Pick Your Poison (12/9/22)
Why did Dennis go to the woods before the show?! And what does this have to do with venom?! We've got the questions AND answers for you in this round of Two Whats And A Wow! It's time to find the fact from the fiction about VENOM!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 5, 2022 • 28min
Smile Like You Mean It!: The Science of Smiling (12/5/22)
Mindy's putting on a happy face for her photoshoot at Smile Shots Photography Studio. But can even a fake smile have the same effect on your happiness than that of a real smile?! Say cheese and join the Mindy, Guy Raz, and the rest of the WOW crew on a trip to the mall. It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of the science of SMILES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 2, 2022 • 14min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Hive Minds (12/2/22)
Mindy's got a new set of buzzers for today's round... but what does this have to do with bees?! We've got the questions and the answers in this buzzing new round of Two Whats and A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about BEES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 28, 2022 • 20min
Not Our First Rodeo: The Science of Why Robots Can't Use Bullwhips (11/28/22)
Welcome to Southern Mama's Big Fancy Steakhouse! The waiters are serving some delicious milkshakes and Mindy is serving up some science with her licorice bullwhip. But what does a bullwhip have to teach us about the way way human brains work?... And why can't robots learn how to use a bullwhip? It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of biomechanics!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 25, 2022 • 14min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Art of the Fart (11/25/22)
What's that smell... and who dealt it?! We've got the questions AND answers in this gassy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about TOOTS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 21, 2022 • 27min
iLaugh: Do Robots Have a Sense of Humor?! (11/21/22)
Mindy's got a new friend who lives... inside her phone?! Meet Zoodle, the digital assistant! She can have full conversations with you, but can she laugh at your jokes?! It's the Who, What, When, Where, How, and WOW of Artificial Intelligence!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
