Wow in the World
Tinkercast
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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Jan 2, 2023 • 22min
Creepy Crawly Fest: Who Eats Spiders the Best?! (1/2/23)
Mindy and Guy Raz are heading to Creepy Crawling Fest, but why are they bringing their food truck? To eat spider webs for science, of course!! Join them as they meet the incredible Alligator Lizard that is able to eat one of the most venomous spiders on Earth—without getting sick! It's the who, what, when, where, HOW and WOW of the Alligator Lizard!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 30, 2022 • 25min
WeWow The Great Indoors 2022 – Day 5: Dance Dance Defence-olution (12/30/22)
It's Day 5 of Great Indoors Week! While you stay warm inside, we'll play some fan favorite episodes, like Dance Dance Defence-olution! Plus, Mindy and Guy Raz challenge you to try out an experiment to learn how fish breathe! For instructions, visit tinkercast.com/wewow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 28, 2022 • 5min
Introducing: Who, When, Wow!: Mystery Edition
Join Carly Q (host Carly Ciarrocchi) on adventures through space and time as she uncovers history's greatest mysteries. Listen to the first episode of Who, When, Wow Mystery Edition now wherever you get your podcasts, and tune in for the new season with episodes every Wednesday starting February 8th, 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 26, 2022 • 36min
WeWow The Great Indoors 2022 – Day 1: Dennis and Reggie's Wild Ride (12/26/22)
Welcome back to WeWow! This week, we're celebrating the great indoors! While you stay warm inside, we'll play some of our fan-favorite episodes of Wow in the World, like Dennis and Reggie's Wild Ride. Plus, learn about sound with our Cup Phone experiment! For instructions on today's activity, head to tinkercast.com/wewow. We'll be back tomorrow with more activities and WOW!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.
