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.
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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.
Nov 18, 2022 • 16min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Vroom Vroom (11/18/22)
Why is Mindy carpooling in a pool?! We've got the questions AND answers in this electric round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about CARS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 14, 2022 • 26min
Cookie Court: False Memories on Trial (11/14/22)
There's a cookie thief on the loose, and only Guy can crack the case... Judge Guy Razzy! No one remembers eating Mindy's world famous cookies... but could this be a case of false memory?! Join the WOW crew for a trial of the century (or at least of the week), uncover the truth, and find out if there is a way to reverse these false memories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 11, 2022 • 14min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Planet Wow (11/11/22)
How do you put on a game show in space... you PLANET! We've got the questions AND answers in this STELLAR round of Two What's?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about PLANETS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 7, 2022 • 24min
Lacking Lactose: How Just A Glass Can Give Us Gas! (11/7/22)
Thomas Fingerling is down with a case of the toots after drinking a gallon of milk. Why in the world does milk give some people gas?! And how long has it been this way?! It's the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW of lactose intolerance. Grownups, don't forget to VOTE for your Wowzer's favorite episode this year. Vote now at tinkercast.com/vote!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 4, 2022 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - A What?! By Any Other Name (11/4/22)
What are fire ants and alligators doing in Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion?! And why is Mindy calling them by the wrong names?! We've got the questions AND answers in this ear-catching round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about animal names! Originally aired 11/5/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 31, 2022 • 28min
Needs More Seashell! An Ancient Seashell Sings A New Song (10/31/22)
Mindy and Guy Raz are facing the music and forming band! All they need is just a little more... seashell? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the rest of WOW crew on an adventure back to Stone Age to track down an 18,000 year old instrument! It's the who, what, when, where, why, how, and wow of SEASHELLS! Originally aired 5/10/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 28, 2022 • 34min
WeWow Halloween 2022 – Day 5: Adventures in Aphantasia: When the Mind is Blind
Welcome back to HalloWeWow! Today, we're listening to Aphantasia: When the Mind is Blind, and testing out a mind mapping challenge! Grownups, share your photos and videos of your Wowzer's tinkerings at tinkercast.com/share. Thanks for joining us this week, catch up on more episodes from WeWow on the new WeWow podcast feed by searching "WeWow" wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 24, 2022 • 32min
WeWow Halloween 2022 – Day 1: Screaming for Science
It's Halloween Week at WeWow! This week, we'll listen to some of your favorite spooky episodes of Wow in the World and give you tinkering challenges to try at home. Today, we're listening to "Screaming for Science" and making screaming balloons! Grownups, share photos and videos of your Wowzer's tinkerings at tinkercast.com/share. Head over to the WeWow podcast feed to tune in for new challenges all week long!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 21, 2022 • 11min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - So You Think You Can Small Talk (10/21/22)
Why is Mindy playing with a small talk generator?! And what does this have to do with animal communication?! We've got the questions AND answers in this chatty round of Two What's?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about animal communication! Originally aired 10/29/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
