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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Jul 30, 2020 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Kangaroo, How Do You Do? (encore)
Why is Guy Raz worried that Mindy's ice cream will melt in her jeans?! And what does this have to do with kangaroos?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's hopping round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about kangaroos!
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Jul 29, 2020 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Wildest Dreams (encore)
Why was Mindy a maple syrup donut last night?! And what does this have to do with the science of dreams?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's dreamy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about dreams!
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Jul 28, 2020 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Metallic-wha?! (encore)
Why does Guy Raz think Mindy is starting a heavy metal band? And what does this have to do with the science behind metals?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's shiny round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about metals!
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Jul 27, 2020 • 28min
Pull A Face! The Science Of Four-Legged Facial Mimicry (encore)
Hook your fingers in your cheeks, push your nose up with your thumb and strap yourselves in as Mindy and Guy head to the Interspecies Face Pulling World Championships to see the best funny face makers in the animal kingdom! Will Chad the Chimp finally win the big competition or will the newcomer Susan the Solitary Sun Bear pull a come from behind victory? Explore how animals of all kinds use their facial muscles to communicate in the wild. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of four-legged facial mimicry. Originally aired 5-6-19.
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Jul 24, 2020 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Blink and You'll Miss It! (encore)
Why is Guy Raz wearing a new pair of glasses Mindy made? And what does this have to do with the science of blinking?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's eye-opening round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about blinking!
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Jul 23, 2020 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Head in the Clouds (encore)
Why are Mindy and Guy Raz binge-watching the sky?! And what does this have to do with the science of clouds?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's fluffy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about clouds!
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Jul 22, 2020 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - You're Not That Bald, Eagles (encore)
Why is Mindy cutting off her eyebrows? And what does that have to do with eagles?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's soaring round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about eagles!
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Jul 21, 2020 • 10min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - I Have A Need For Trees (encore)
Why are Mindy and Guy Raz in the forest with a microphone? And what does that have to do with the science of trees?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's tall round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about trees!
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Jul 20, 2020 • 21min
And the winner is...RICEQUAKE! (encore)
You might think that rice krispies belong in the kitchen, but as Guy Raz and Mindy find out at the Annual Nom Nom Foodie Awards, they also belong on the big screen and in the lab! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they discover what the average bowl of cereal can tell us about the structural integrity of antarctic ice shelves! Originally aired 4-8-19.
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Jul 17, 2020 • 9min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Stars of Space (encore)
Why are Mindy and Guy Raz filling out job applications? And what does that have to do with astronauts?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's galactic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about astronauts!
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