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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Apr 15, 2022 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - To the Moon and Back (Encore - 4/15/22)
Why is Mindy gluing her cardboard box together with bubblegum? And what in the world does this have to do with space?! We’ve got questions AND answers for you in this out of this world round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the fact from the fiction about SPACE! (Originally aired 5/28/21)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 11, 2022 • 29min
Constructing Creativity: How Science And Art Aren't So Far Apart (Encore - 4/11/22)
After months of hard work, sweat, and cake tiers, Mindy is now ready to unveil her newly remodeled Gingerbread Palace! But when creativity leads to catastrophe, it's up to Mindy, Guy, and their friends to fix this dessert designed disaster! So where do they even begin? By using creative problem solving skills from scientists AND artists! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of CREATIVITY! (Originally aired 3/29/21)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 8, 2022 • 11min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - How To Train Your Potty (Encore - 4/8/22)
Why in the world would Mindy invite Guy Raz to Potty Training?! And why are Mindy’s toilets doing “The Wave?” We’ve got questions AND answers for you in this flushing round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the fact from fiction about BATHROOMS! (Originally aired 5/21/21)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 4, 2022 • 26min
Chugga Chugga CHEW CHEW! The Science of Misophonia (Encore - 4/4/22)
It’s game night at Mindy’s gingerbread mansion, and a rip roaring round of “What’s that Sound” is on the menu. All goes well until Guy Raz begs to end the game as the “sounds” are more than his ears can handle! Why is it that certain sounds cause some people’s brains to go bonkerballs? It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of Misophonia! (Originally aired 12/21/20)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 1, 2022 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Creature Feature Talent Show (Encore - 4/1/22)
Why does Mindy have so many bugs? And how are they rehearsing for...a talent show?! We’ve got questions AND answers on this creepy crawly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from fiction about INSECTS! (Originally aired 5/14/21)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 28, 2022 • 25min
This Or That? How Babies’ Picks Become Preferences (Encore - 3/28/22)
Things are getting out of control as Mindy offers free babysitting in the Laboratory of Bad Ideas! Little does Guy Raz know that she’s babysitting… for science!! What could possibly go wrong?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and a group of tiny decision makers as they recreate a scientific study that shows how random choices we make as babies become our preferences! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the world of why we like what we like! (Originally aired 12/7/20)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 25, 2022 • 16min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Are You Up For-Est?!
Dennis has a new role and Mindy has a new... crane?! What in the WOW does this have to do with trees?! In today's round of Two Whats?! And A Wow, we're separating the facts from the fiction about TREES! It's up to you to find the WHATs from the WOWs!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 21, 2022 • 25min
Mystery Mammoth Tusk
Detective Guy Raz and Detective Mindy are back on the case! This time, they're tasked with solving an underwater mystery... why in the world is there a mammoth tusk at the bottom of the ocean?! Grab your snorkles and join Mindy and Guy Raz as they get to the bottom of this case (and the ocean!)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 18, 2022 • 15min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - A Show of Hands
Two Whats?! And A Wow! is back and with more Dennis than ever!! With a brand new studio, Mindy and Guy Raz are back with more WHAT's and WOW's! This week, it's now up to you to find the WOW's from the WHAT's about animals!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 14, 2022 • 23min
SpiderMindy to the Rescue: How Spider Silk Can Help the Planet!
Mindy is up on her roof dressed as a... 9 legged spider?! Learn what she has spinning up her sleeves as Mindy, Guy Raz, and the gang discover the WOWs of spiderwebs. Find out how these webs might just help our planet! It's the who, what, when, why, how, and WOW of vegan spider silk!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
