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"!
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Discover the science behind PenguCams, tiny cameras attached to penguins that help scientists track foraging behavior, prey, and energy use for conservation efforts. Then, meet the Story Pirates and learn how they adapt stories written by kids into live performances. Join Mindy and Guy as they attend a Story Pirates show at a new penguin exhibit, culminating in a performance of a kid-written story about an ice-skating penguin.
Dennis answers YOUR questions with special guest, Gramma G-Force! Plus, an encore episode, “Your Shoelaces on G-Force.” 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! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo. Originally aired 5/21/23. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dennis shares his favorite games, and Reggie reveals what it's like to be a giant pigeon! Plus an encore episode, "Corn Your Toes!" 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! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo. Originally aired 5/20/23. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Get ready for a whale of a good time playing Two What's and a Wow! This episode dives deep into fascinating facts about whales, including how scientists use earwax to determine their age, the clever bubble-net hunting technique of humpbacks, and the unique flexible neck of beluga whales. Plus, there's a bonus round about olms!
Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they investigate a mysterious tiny masked tickling bandit wreaking havoc on their town. Through a neighborhood meeting and detective work, they uncover the culprit and explore the surprising science of why you can't tickle yourself, delving into brain prediction and the unique nature of tickle laughter versus laughter from jokes. The episode concludes with establishing ground rules for consensual tickling.
It's not quite breakfast... it's not quite lunch... Dennis and Reggie open a brunch restaurant! Plus, an encore of "3D Printing the Future!" 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 11/24/25. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dennis shows off some slight-of-hand magic! Plus, a Q&A segment and an encore of "Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs!" 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 11/23/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
This episode of Two What’s and a Wow gives you the facts about fables! Guy & Mindy will guide you through the whats and wows of stories like folk and fairy tales – with some help from a very special guest, DJ Fyütch! Want even more rhythm and rhymes? Tune in for new episodes of Once Upon a Beat, hosted by DJ Fyütch! Listen early and ad-free on Wondery Plus in the Wondery app, or wherever you get your podcasts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
Join Guy Raz and Mindy at the grand opening of the neighborhood pool, where a game of Narwhal vs. Fish between Gramma G-Force and Thomas Fingerling takes an unexpected turn. They delve into a new scientific study revealing surprising behaviors of narwhals and their tusks, suggesting they might actually play with their prey. Discover fascinating facts and pool rule antics inspired by this underwater revelation.
Dennis and Reggie welcome a special guest to the show... DJ Fyütch from the Tinkercast podcast, Once Upon A Beat! As a Father's Day treat, he shares the origin story of his turntable sidekick Baby Scratch, and helps Dennis and Baby Dennis find their own rhythm and flow! Want even more rhythm and rhymes? Tune in for new episodes of Once Upon a Beat, hosted by today's special guest, DJ Fyütch! Listen early and ad-free on Wondery Plus in the Wondery app, or wherever you get your podcasts! Dennis wa...
Dennis and Reggie read Dennis's diary entries and do a Q&A segment. Plus, a special edition of Inside Tinkercast Studios featuring clips from the Tinkercast podcast, Once Upon a Beat! 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 missio...
Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! dedicated to mountains. They test listener knowledge with scientific statements about Mount Everest's size, how mountains are formed through tectonic activity and other forces, and the age of the world's tallest peak. Play along to learn fascinating facts and separate the 'wows' from the 'whats'.
Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW Crew for a camping trip filled with spooky stories! When a mysterious glowing light appears near the haunted railroad tracks from one of their tales, they investigate. Mindy explains the scientific phenomenon behind the light – a rare geological event called earthquake light.
Dennis and Reggie build a blanket fort and answer questions, plus an encore of "Wait...Wait...Are Those Marshmallows? Why Kids are Better at Waiting than Adults!" 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 12/15/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
This episode of WeWow on the Weekend features hosts answering listener questions about butterflies, rainbows, and guitar playing. It then revisits a classic Wow in the World episode, "Homegrown Genome," diving into the fascinating world of genes, DNA, and the groundbreaking technology of gene editing, specifically CRISPR. The discussion explores how gene editing could potentially be used to treat genetic disorders, bring back extinct animals like the woolly mammoth, and even make mosquitoes resistant to malaria.
Dive into a chattering round of Two What's?! And A Wow! The game show tests listeners' knowledge with three scientific statements about teeth, where only one is a true 'wow.' This episode explores surprising facts about narwhal tusks, snail teeth, and gila monster venom.
Inspired by Gramma G-Force's unconventional weed-whacking, Mindy and Guy Raz dive into a new scientific study about an ankylosaur dinosaur found in Chile. They use the Wow Machine to travel back to the Cretaceous period in Patagonia to see this dinosaur firsthand. After navigating the ancient landscape (in inflatable suits), they recount the challenging discovery and reconstruction process of the dinosaur known for its distinctive, battle axe-like tail. Their adventure takes an unexpected turn when a Cretaceous passenger joins them home.
Dennis, Reggie, and Baby Dennis answer your questions, plus an encore of "How to Talk to a Dog!" 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 12/8/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dennis and Reggie play a game of "would you rather" and read reviewsies, plus an encore of "Anti-Social Animals!" 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 12/7/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Join Guy Raz and Mindy for a bee-themed episode of Two What's and a Wow, the game show that separates scientific facts from fiction. Test your knowledge about bees, from how they taste to their eye count and unexpected colors. Learn fun facts while playing along with the contestants.
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:/...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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 ....
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.
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...
