Wow in the World
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.
Episodes
What does it take to become an awesome kid who WOWs, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Hadley, an expert mistake finder who loves using her super power of hearing and her experience of having blindness to help others! Hadley will share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about her life. This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play ...
The insect world is full of sneaky disguises, secret signals, and copycat creatures… In this wild episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz uncover one of the strangest examples of mimicry in insects ever discovered, and the even stranger example of insect mimicry from Dennis’s childhood! From caterpillars pretending to be baby ants to baby dolls pretending to be Dennises… mimicry has never been so bizarre!
Dennis and ...
Dennis has a slight tea-mergency during breakfast– so he and Reggie make a brand new mug! Plus, an encore of "Long Live Lonesome George!" Originally aired 10/5/25.
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Goldiebob the Goldfish gears up for something big... Meanwhile, Dennis and Reggie read Reviewsies and debut a playful new segment. Plus, an encore of "My Asteroid is Blowing Up!" Originally aired 10/4/25.
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What does it take to become a Broadway performer in productions of Wicked, Hello Dolly, Hairspray, and more, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas gets to know Hayley Podschun, as she shares surprising facts and sneaky fibs about her life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to st...
Grab your bug spray and zip up your mosquito-proof jumpsuit, because this episode of Wow in the World is buzzing with science, chaos, and one very complicated game of “Mosquito Tag!” illustrating why mosquitoes bite certain people! Perfect for kids and listening with the whole family. On a hot summer evening, Mindy, Guy Raz and the crew gather outside for what should have been a simple game of tag…until a swarm of mosquito...
Dennis and Reggie chow down on some birdseed. Yum? Plus, and encore of "Here Comes the Sun-Powered Energy!" Originally aired 9/28/25.
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Dennis and Reggie debate the location of the sky, read reviewsies, and attempt to use Dennis's pigeon translator... Plus, an encore of "Gaming Your Way to Zen!" Originally aired 9/27/25.
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What does it take to become a 350-time Guinness World Record title holder, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas gets to know David Rush, as he shares surprising facts and sneaky fibs about his life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to win over 350 Guinness World Record titles!
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What if your underwear could track your toots?!
In this hilarious and science-packed episode for kids and families, Mindy, Guy Raz, and the gang head to FLATUS FEST to discover a real invention from the University of Maryland: smart underwear that measures human flatulence (aka farts)!
Along the way, we explore:
- Why we fart (yep, it’s science!)
- How gut microbes create gas
- What “normal” farting actually looks like
- And how...
Dennis and Reggie read Reviewsies, taste-test some puzzling foods, and freestyle-rap about... cheese? Plus, and encore of "Drop That Beat and Cut The Cheese...For Science!" Originally aired 8/10/25.
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Dennis shows off his new customized library card and answers questions with Reggie! Plus, an encore of "Hey Baby Island, How'd You Get Here? When Underwater Volcanoes Grow Up!" Originally aired 8/9/25.
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What does it take to be an awesome kid who WOWs, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Lucy, a lacrosse-loving, slime expert tap dancing her way across Virginia, who will share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about her life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to b...
In this tail-wagging, brain-boosting, and totally paw-some episode of Wow in the World, Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW crew dive into the surprising science of label learning! At the Dog Vocab World Championship, label learning takes center stage as some of the smartest pups on the planet show off their incredible memories. And as Mindy and Guy discover, label learning might help explain how dog vocabulary works and why dog v...
Dennis and Reggie make Mother's Day cards. Plus an encore episode of, “Yay for Octo-Moms!” Originally aired 5/11/25.
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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” Originally aired 5/10/25.
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What does it take to become a New York Times bestselling author and graphic novelist, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas gets to know Raina Telgemeier, as she shares surprising facts and sneaky fibs about her life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to write and draw bestselli...
What if collecting whale snot could help save the ocean?
In this wildly funny and science-packed episode, Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis discover that SnotBot—a real-life drone used by scientists—isn’t just a video game… it’s real technology used to study whales in the wild!
Join the adventure as we explore:
- How scientists use drones to collect whale snot (blow)
- What whale mucus can reveal about health, DNA, pregnancy, and gut...
Dennis and Reggie check in on Goldie-Bob the Goldfish, and invent a brand new drink! Plus, an encore of "A Sunbrella For The Planet!" Originally aired 8/3/25.
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Dennis and Reggie discuss Reggie's latest vacation, answer questions, and listen to... WeWow on the Weekend? Plus, an encore of "And The Winner Is… RICEQUAKE!" Originally aired 8/2/25.
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