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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Jun 13, 2022 • 29min
Camp WeWow - Music Week Day 1: Drop the Beat and Cut the Cheese... For Science
Welcome back to Camp WeWow! Today, we're listening to a favorite episode of Wow in the World, "Drop the Beat And Cut The Cheese... For Science." Head to our new "WeWow" podcast feed all week long for crafts, experiments, games and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 10, 2022 • 8min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Water Jellyfish Made Of? (Encore - 6/10/22)
Guy Raz is asking for a glass of water, but Mindy’s got other plans! What does she have up her sleeve?! We’ve got questions AND answers in this flopping round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from fiction about JELLYFISH! (Originally aired 6/11/21)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 6, 2022 • 24min
The Trouble With Pterosaurs (Encore - 6/6/22)
After taking Reggie to the mall for a sleek new feather-cut, Guy and Mindy start to reminisce about other ancient creatures that also had feathers and those that didn't! A trip to the cinemas reveals a heated debate amongst the paleontological community about whether or not the largest creature to ever take to the skies was a feathered friend or a bald bird! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of TERRIFYING PTEROSAURS! (Originally aired 11/30/20)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 3, 2022 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Gene Machine (Encore - 6/3/22)
What is Guy Raz doing with that big ladder? And what does that have to do with genes? We’ve got questions AND answers on this relatively relatable round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about genetics! (Originally aired 6/4/21)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 30, 2022 • 23min
Eyes On The Behind: The Science of Optical Illusions and Ambush Predators (Encore - 5/30/22)
Just when you thought the world of wow couldn't get any weirder, Mindy and Dennis are painting eyes on cows' butts...for science! But WHY? Join Guy Raz, Mindy, and the gang as they uncover the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of optical illusions and ambush predators! (Originally aired 11/23/20)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 27, 2022 • 16min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Adaptation Station
Oh no! The heater is broken at the Two What's and A Wow studios! The show must go on! This round we've got the questions and answers for you about adaptations!! It's up to you to find the what from the WOW!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 23, 2022 • 26min
Orangutan Teacher
Join Guy and Mindy on a wild adventure to learn from the best teacher on Earth—an orangutan! Discover how these amazing creatures teach their young to forage for over 200 different foods. They explore how orangutans build cozy nests and what unique methods mothers use to guide their offspring to independence. Guy picks up valuable teaching tips, like the importance of patience and demonstrating skills step by step. It's an entertaining dive into the world of animal education that will leave you saying 'WOW!'
May 20, 2022 • 14min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Tickle Your Funnybone
Why is the audience chattering? And what does this have to do with BONES?! We've got the questions AND answers for you in this bone-chilling round of Two Whats And A Wow! And it's up to you to separate the WOWs from the WHATs about bones!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 16, 2022 • 30min
G-Rex
Wake up and WOW, Wowzers! Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW Crew are headed to the morning news! Join them along with anchors Gail Richard Simmon and Bob Ralph Nadar as they search to find the hard-hitting truth behind T-Rex's tiny arms! It's the who, when, how and WOW of T-Rex arms!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 13, 2022 • 15min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - What's on the Menu?
Why is Mindy making feathered necklaces? And what does this have to do with FOOD? We've got the questions AND answers for you in this delicious round of Two Whats and A Wow! And it's up to you to separate the WOWs from the WHATs about food!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
