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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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.
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.
