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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Sep 23, 2022 • 31min
WeWow Back to School - Day 5: The Science of Awe
Welcome back to Back to School Week at WeWow! Today, we're listening to "The Science of Awe" and making egg shells disappear right before our eyes! Tinker with today's tinkering challenge and share your findings with us at tinkercast.com/share! Want to catch up on other daily tinkering challenges? Head over to the WeWow podcast feed where you get your podcasts and click subscribe!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 19, 2022 • 33min
WeWow Back to School - Day 1: Constructing Creativity!
It's Back to School week at WeWow! This week, we'll listen to some of your favorite episodes of Wow in the World and give you tinkering challenges to try at home. Today, we're listening to "Constructing Creativity: How Science and Art Aren't So Far Apart" and building towers with cups and popsicle sticks! Grownups, share photos of your Wowzer's towers with us 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.
Sep 16, 2022 • 16min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Show Your Colors (9/16/22)
Why is the whiteboard blue?! And what does that have to do with the WOWs of color! It's another colorful round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about colors, and now it's up to you to guess the winning WOW!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 12, 2022 • 25min
Toothbrushing Microbots: Coming to a Mouth Near You? (9/12/22)
When Thomas Fingerling loses a tooth, Mindy puts her knowledge of dentistry and robotics TOOTH the test! Get up close and personal with Thomas Fingerling's mouth – and the tiny robots working to keep it clean. It's the who, what, when, where, how, and WOW of dental microbots!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 9, 2022 • 16min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Word is the Word (9/9/22)
Why are Mindy and Guy Raz sorting their fan mail, and what does it have to do with language? We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about words, and it's up to you to guess the winning WOW!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 5, 2022 • 28min
Nose-Picking Friends (9/5/22)
Mindy is throwing a nose picking party... to test friendship, of course! Learn the HOW and WOW of why researchers think the way you smell may affect who you want to be friends with! It's the who, what, when, where, how, and WOW of your signature scent!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 2, 2022 • 16min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Medical Marvels (9/2/22)
Guy Raz is showing off his latest addition to his first aid kit, but what does this have to do with medical marvels? We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about medical marvels, and it's up to you to guess the winning WOW!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 29, 2022 • 20min
Skydiving Salamander (8/29/22)
Is it a bird? Is it a Reggie? Is it a Plane?! No, it's a salamander?! Learn about the salamander that flies from the highest heights of the trees in the California Redwoods. Join Mindy, Guy, Dennis, Gramma G-Force as they go on a skydiving adventure. It's who, when, where, how and WOW of salamanders!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 26, 2022 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Don't Let It Go To Waste! (8/26/22)
Why are Mindy and Guy Raz serving up old bad ideas?! And what does this have to do with recycling?! We've got questions AND answers on this eco-friendly round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about RECYCLING! Originally aired 10/1/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 22, 2022 • 24min
Rat-A-Tat Tickle Attack: Do Rats Even Like Being Tickled? (8/22/22)
Mindy and Reggie are on the top of the Gingerbread Mansion fishing... for rats!? But will they be tickled pink when the rats come to tickle them?! Learn with Mindy and Guy Raz all about a recent study that suggests that, just like us, some rats giggle when they get tickled! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and WOW in the world of RAT TICKLIN'! Originally aired 4/5/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
