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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May 21, 2021 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - How to Train Your Potty
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!
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May 17, 2021 • 25min
Sea Slug Style: Chop Off Your Head And Grow A New Body!
Ever felt like a sea slug with its head popped off?! Mindy and Guy Raz haven't either! Join the WOW crew as they wrap their brains around the mind-boggling, self-decapitating Elysia marginata! It's the who, what, when, where, why, how, and wow of SEA SLUGS!
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May 14, 2021 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Creature Feature Talent Show
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!
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May 10, 2021 • 28min
Needs More Seashell! An Ancient Seashell Sings A New Song
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!
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May 7, 2021 • 8min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - What's Buzzin'?!
Why is Mindy listening for quacks and searching for butt breathers? And what does this have to do with insects?! We’ve got questions AND answers in this round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from fiction about BUGS!
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May 3, 2021 • 23min
Zoo Zoom Famous: Life Hacks From A Professional Cricket
Mindy wants to take the internet by storm with her Zoo Zoom 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?!
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Apr 30, 2021 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Are You Smarter Than a Goldfish?
Mindy and Guy Raz are filming a fake commercial to show Mindy’s groundbreaking way of opening pickle jars… but what does this have to do with an octopus? We’ve got questions AND answers in this round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find facts from fiction about SMART ANIMALS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 26, 2021 • 25min
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Salmon
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!
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Apr 23, 2021 • 8min
WeWow Earth Week Day 5: Reflect & Share
It's day 5 of WeWow--Time to reflect and share our Earth Week Podject
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Apr 22, 2021 • 7min
WeWow Earth Week Day 4: Improve & Retest
Join an imaginative tinkering challenge where creativity takes center stage! The hosts recap their earth week journey, focusing on a thrilling ice cube melting experiment. They discuss the significance of research design and the importance of learning through trial and error. Discover how foil can boost sunlight's effects on melting speed. With a collaborative spirit in the air, listeners are encouraged to dive into their own experiments and share their findings, wrapping it all up with a fun competition tease!
