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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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.
Oct 17, 2022 • 25min
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Salmon (10/17/22)
There's a mysterious salmon killer on the loose, and who better to crack the case than Detectives Guy Raz and Mindy!? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the whole crew as they uncover once and for all why in the world the salmon are disappearing after rainstorms! Is there something in the water? It's the who, what, when, where, why, how, and wow of CHEMICALS! Originally aired 4/26/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 14, 2022 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Feeding Frenzy (10/14/22)
Why are there lions, badgers, and flamingos coming to Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? We've got the questions AND answers in this wild round of Two What's And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about animal eating habits! Originally aired 10/22/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 10, 2022 • 23min
Zoo Zoom Famous: Life Hacks From A Professional Cricket (10/10/22)
Mindy wants to take the internet by storm with her ZooZoom animal life hack videos. For this video demonstration, Mindy is showing off how crickets use tools to find their one true love! When Guy Raz steps up to help her film, will they be able to create the next big viral video?! Originally aired 5/3/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 7, 2022 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Hot Topic (10/7/22)
Why is Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion freezing... and hot... and snowing?! And what does this have to do with seasons!!?? We've got the questions AND the answers in this seasonal round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about seasons! Originally aired 10/15/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 3, 2022 • 25min
Painting the Town Cool (10/3/22)
You might have heard of the phrase ‘Paint the Town Red’ but how about ‘Paint the Town Cool’?! Join Mindy and Guy as they attend an art exhibition showcasing the whitest paint ever created. It might not sound like much, but this paint is set to fight climate change and help us all keep our cool! It’s the who, what, where, why, how and wow of PAINT SCIENCE! Originally aired 4/12/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 30, 2022 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Part Animal, All Wow (9/30/22)
What do koalas and Mindy have in common? And why are Mindy and Guy Raz comparing themselves to animals anyway?! We've got the questions AND answers in this paw-some round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about animal similarities! Originally aired 10/8/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 26, 2022 • 21min
What Happened to the Dinosaurs?! (9/26/22)
Mindy and Guy Raz time-travel back 66 million years to the Yucatan Peninsula, encountering dinosaurs and the asteroid that caused their extinction. They hit a pinata filled with guacafoli, explore unique jellies, and share fascinating kid facts about anatomy and space.
