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Wow in the World

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The #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"!

New episodes come out every Monday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+, Wondery+ Kids on Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

Episodes

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Hive Got to Bee Me (5/30/25)

Our next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow is all about bees…! Guy & Mindy will have all the buzz about our honey-making friends and they’ll help you separate the facts from the fiction. Want more WHATs and WOWs? Visit https://bit.ly/40hR1P0. Did you know you can watch full episodes of Two Whats?! And A Wow! on YouTube and YouTube Kids?! Visit https://bit.ly/3WlHLbk to start watching and WOWing with us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

May 30, 202512 minEp. 961

Blood Falls (5/26/25)

It’s Grandma G-Force’s Birthday! And there’s just one thing that she wants more than anything else in the world; to see Blood Falls! The only problem? It’s located in one of the most inhospitable places on earth; Antarctica! Join Mindy, Guy and the rest of the Gang as they make their way down to the southernmost continent to discover the Who, When, Where, How and Wow of Blood Falls! Originally aired 10/2/23. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

May 26, 202523 minEp. 960

WeWow on the Weekend (5/25/25)

Join Dennis and Reggie for a special episode of WeWow on the Weekend! They kick things off with reviews, introduce a new segment, and then dive into an encore of a classic episode exploring the surprising benefits of boredom. Learn how doing nothing can actually boost your creativity through fascinating research studies and a visit to the peculiar Institute of Boredom.

May 25, 202531 minEp. 959

WeWow on the Weekend (5/24/25)

Join Dennis and Reggie for a special Wee Wow on the Weekend episode! They tackle listener questions, including why cats purr and a tricky map riddle. Then, dive into a replayed adventure exploring the scientific mystery of wombat poop. Travel with Mindy and Guy Raz to the Poozeum in Australia to discover how and why these unique marsupials produce cube-shaped droppings and the potential applications of this natural wonder.

May 24, 202530 minEp. 958

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Hit The Big Time (5/23/25)

Join Mindy and Guy Raz for a super-sized episode of Two Whats and a Wow, where they explore incredible facts about some of the biggest things on Earth and beyond. Play along as they challenge contestants and listeners to separate scientific "wows" from made-up "whats" about massive objects like Mars volcanoes, giant snowmen, and prehistoric creatures. The episode wraps up with a fun creative challenge for listeners.

May 23, 202514 minEp. 957

Happy 150th Birthday - The Story of the Metric System (5/19/25)

Guy Raz receives a 150-year-old invitation to the 1875 Meter Convention, prompting him and Mindy to use the Wow machine for a time-travel adventure. They accidentally overshoot and land in 1780, witnessing the initial meeting where scientists decided to invent the metric system based on the Earth's size. Traveling forward to 1875, they see the system being standardized and uncover the surprising reason behind the mysterious invitation.

May 19, 202525 minEp. 956

WeWow on the Weekend (5/18/25)

Dennis and Reggie practice good dental hygiene (sort of) and read reviewsies! Plus, and encore of "G-Force Vs. Wasabi: How The Brain Registers Pain!" Want a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode of WeWow? Dennis wants to hear from YOU! Leave Dennis a message at 1-888-7WOW-WOW, or send him a comment or review on our podcast feed!! Want more WeWow?! Visit https://bit.ly/4g2QjLp for even more WOWs online. Grownups, help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences th...

May 18, 202527 minEp. 955

WeWow on the Weekend (5/17/25)

Dennis and Reggie explore a super bouncy ball, answer listener questions about birthdays, fish, and baby pigeons, and visit the Museum of Wow to learn about mini frogs and pumpkin toadlets. Mindy and Guy Raz join in with a tour announcement and a Once Upon a Beat promotion.

May 17, 202529 minEp. 954

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Oh Baby! (5/16/25)

Why are Mindy and Guy Raz looking at old photos? And what does that have to do with babies?! We've got the questions AND answers in this adorable round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about BABIES! Originally aired 6/2/23. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 16, 202515 minEp. 953

A Star is Born - A Brief History of Nuclear Fusion (5/12/25)

Mindy and Guy Raz explore nuclear fusion by visiting the sun to understand how it works, shrinking down to atomic size to fuse hydrogen atoms into helium, and then returning to Earth to test Mindy's nuclear fusion-powered dog petting machine. They discuss the potential of clean, renewable fusion energy to power cities.

May 12, 202525 minEp. 952

WeWow on the Weekend (5/11/25)

Dennis and Reggie make Mother's Day cards. Plus an encore episode of, “Yay for Octo-Moms!” Want a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode of WeWow? Dennis wants to hear from YOU! Leave Dennis a message at 1-888-7WOW-WOW, or send him a comment or review on our podcast feed!! Want more WeWow?! Visit https://bit.ly/4g2QjLp for even more WOWs online. Grownups, help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation an...

May 11, 202521 minEp. 951

WeWow on the Weekend (5/10/25)

Dennis and Reggie remember their favorite teachers and read Reviewsies. Plus an encore episode of, “1+2=3? Just ask a BEE! - The Scientific Buzz on Bees and Math” Want a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode of WeWow? Dennis wants to hear from YOU! Leave Dennis a message at 1-888-7WOW-WOW, or send him a comment or review on our podcast feed!! Want more WeWow?! Visit https://bit.ly/4g2QjLp for even more WOWs online. Grownups, help support our podcast and our mission to create content and e...

May 10, 202524 minEp. 950

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Octo-WOW! (5/9/25)

Join Mindy and Guy Raz for a fun-filled episode of Two Whats and a Wow all about octopuses, plus learn about Wow in the World family tours and STEM toys. The episode features three rounds of the game show, testing knowledge about octopus brains, dreams, and beaks, with fun facts and silly moments throughout.

May 09, 202512 minEp. 949

The Very Hungry Black Hole (5/5/25)

Join Guy Raz and Mindy as they embark on a hilarious journey to a black hole to learn about competitive eating! Mindy needs training for the annual NPR hot dog eating competition. They explore the different types of black holes and witness the incredible phenomenon of a black hole 'burping' before Mindy puts her new knowledge to the test at the competition.

May 05, 202528 minEp. 948

WeWow on the Weekend (5/4/25)

Dennis and Reggie are joined by a very special guest for a knuckle-crackin' Q&A segment. Plus, an encore of "Oh Knuck-Crackers! The Science of Poppin' Knuckles!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/1/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 04, 202532 minEp. 947

WeWow on the Weekend (5/3/25)

Dennis and Reggie dish up a cake using Dennis' Cakey Bake Jr. oven, plus an encore of "The Dinosaur with Dandruff!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 11/30/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 03, 202527 minEp. 946

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Just Kitten Around (5/2/25)

Cat Lovers Unite! Our next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow is all about our favorite feline friends! Guy & Mindy will bring you some amazing new facts about cats that are so cool, you may need to hit “paws” (see what we did there?) Want more WHATs and WOWs? Visit https://bit.ly/40hR1P0. Did you know you can watch full episodes of Two Whats?! And A Wow! on YouTube and YouTube Kids?! Visit https://bit.ly/3WlHLbk to start watching and WOWing with us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

May 02, 202513 minEp. 945

Sponge City (4/28/25)

It's raining cats and dogs, the city is at risk of flooding and Grandma G-Force is being interviewed by the weather channel; it's a disaster waiting to happen! Luckily Mindy has a plan; buildings ... made out of sponges! Join Mindy and Guy as they explore the who, when, why, how and WOW of Sponge Cities! Originally aired 3/4/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 28, 202524 minEp. 944

WeWow on the Weekend (4/27/25)

Welcome back to WeWow on the Weekend... in SPACE! Dennis, Reggie, and Baby Dennis make their own spacesuits, plus an encore of "Spaced-Out Pen Pal, Part 2!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 9/8/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 27, 202530 minEp. 943

WeWow on the Weekend (4/26/25)

Dennis and Reggie jazz up today's Snoop Scoop and read some Reviewsies, plus an encore of "Spaced-Out Pen Pal, Part 1!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 9/7/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 26, 202530 minEp. 942

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Cell-o! (4/25/25)

Guy Raz and Mindy host a game show episode of Two Whats?! and a Wow!, all about cells. They quiz contestants on surprising facts about cells, including the size of atoms compared to blood cells, the amount of DNA in a single cell, and how many cells can fit on the head of a pin. The episode encourages listeners to explore the world of cells and science.

Apr 25, 202513 minEp. 941

Planet WOW! - Earth Day Special Mini Episode (4/22/25)

In this Earth Day special episode, Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis, and Gramma G-Force team up to make a commercial for our amazing planet Earth... or at least they try to! Join us out in the world to discover the WOWs of our world this Earth Day! Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/planetwow to learn more about our trailblazing, audio-filled, adventure-packed GeoTour designed to get you and your family out into nature and on a mission to uncover geocaches filled with trackable Planet Wow! trading cards and m...

Apr 22, 202511 minEp. 940

Earth Day Party (4/21/25)

Mindy throws an elaborate Earth Day party, bringing the outdoors inside. The episode explores climate change and various innovative solutions. Presents include a cow with a methane filter, a smog sucker, and a mirror suit, sparking discussions about reducing emissions and reflecting sunlight.

Apr 21, 202525 minEp. 939

WeWow on the Weekend (4/20/25)

Dennis and Reggie discuss dinosaurs and answer listener questions, followed by a 'Wow in the World' segment about bird migration. Mindy and Guy Raz explore how migratory birds like Reggie travel long distances, sleep mid-air, and rely on wetland 'pit stops'. They mail plover feathers to scientists studying wetland health, highlighting conservation efforts.

Apr 20, 202532 minEp. 938

WeWow on the Weekend (4/19/25)

Dennis and Reggie listen to a song from the new Tinkercast Podcast "Once Upon a Beat!" plus an encore episode, “Un-BEE-lievable Bees!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 6/8/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 19, 202522 minEp. 937

WeWow Earth Week - Day 5 (4/18/25)

Dennis and Reggie celebrate Earth Week with a game of 'Treasure or Trash' and revisit an episode about building a house out of diapers. The episode, 'A Diaper Home for G-Force,' explores the concept of upcycling and the science behind using diapers as a sustainable building material. The team humorously tackles the challenges of constructing a diaper house, highlighting the importance of sustainable resources.

Apr 18, 202527 minEp. 936

WeWow Earth Week - Day 4 (4/17/25)

It’s Day 4 of WeWow Earth Week! Dennis tells Reggie how he cleaned up the whole neighborhood plus, an encore episode, “Spider Mindy to the Rescue!” Originally aired 4/25/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 17, 202523 minEp. 935

WeWow Earth Week - Day 3 (4/16/25)

It’s Day 3 of WeWow Earth Week! Dennis shows Reggie how he's been saving water, plus an encore episode, “Painting the Town Cool!” Originally aired 4/24/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 16, 202525 minEp. 934

WeWow Earth Week - Day 2 (4/15/25)

It’s Day 2 of WeWow Earth Week! Dennis and Reggie snoop through the neighborhood’s recycling, plus an encore episode, “Plastic Eating Pets!” Originally aired 4/23/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 15, 202521 minEp. 933

WeWow Earth Week - Day 1 (4/14/25)

Welcome to WeWow Earth Week! Dennis and Reggie discuss growing birds from bird seeds plus, an encore episode, “Save Our Parasites!” Originally aired 4/22/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 14, 202519 minEp. 932
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