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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Jun 19, 2023 • 24min
WeWow Summer Week 2023 – Day 1: Build-A-Beach (6/19/23)
Welcome back to WeWow! It's Summer Week we're playing some sizzling episodes of Wow in the World! Plus Mindy and Guy Raz build their own beach... inside the Cabin of Bad Ideas!? For instructions on today's activity, head to https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.
Jun 18, 2023 • 15min
WeWow On The Weekend (6/18/23)
Dennis is on a mission to pack in the laughs, and QUICK! Plus an encore episode, “How Pandas Got Their Spots!” 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.
Jun 17, 2023 • 15min
WeWow On The Weekend (6/17/23)
Dennis and Reggie read some oddly turtle-specific reviewsies. Plus an encore episode, “Invite Yourself to Dinner!” 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.
Jun 16, 2023 • 15min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - A Show of Hands (6/16/23)
Two Whats?! And A Wow! is back and with more Dennis than ever!! With a brand new studio, Mindy and Guy Raz are back with more WHAT's and WOW's! This week, it's now up to you to find the WOW's from the WHAT's about animals!
Jun 12, 2023 • 23min
Laughter In A Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business (6/12/23)
What in the wow is “canned laughter” and how in the world does it work? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the funny business of our brains on canned laughs! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of LAUGHTER!
Jun 11, 2023 • 14min
WeWow On The Weekend (6/11/23)
Dennis and Reggie make brunch with questionable ingredients. Plus an encore episode, “Cow Toots and Crickets!” 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.
Jun 10, 2023 • 14min
WeWow On The Weekend (6/10/23)
Dennis reads reviews from YOU, his devoted listeners! Plus an encore episode, “Dogs and Humans!” 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.
Jun 9, 2023 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Making Sound Waves (6/9/23)
Why is Mindy doing some spring cleaning?! And what does this have to do with sound waves?! We've got the questions and the answers for you in today's round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the fact in the fiction about SOUND! Originally aired 3/11/22.
Jun 5, 2023 • 26min
Chugga Chugga CHEW CHEW! The Science of Misophonia (6/5/23)
It’s game night at Mindy’s gingerbread mansion, and a rip roaring round of “What’s that Sound” is on the menu. All goes well until Guy Raz begs to end the game as the “sounds” are more than his ears can handle! Why is it that certain sounds cause some people’s brains to go bonkerballs? It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of Misophonia! Originally aired 12/21/20.
Jun 4, 2023 • 18min
WeWow On The Weekend (6/4/23)
Dennis and Reggie swap stories about their Saturday nights, and reminisce about the first time they met. Plus an encore episode, “The Velocity of Poop!” 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.
