Wow in the World

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. Weekly 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 fun-for-the-whole-family game show, and WeWow, a bonkerballs variety show hosted by Dennis featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages! 🎉 Grownups, want to keep the Wow going and support our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwitw. Your Wowzers will 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! 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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June 12, 2026 • 27 mins

What does it take to become a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, and can you guess which of his stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Jarrett J. Krosoczka – author of numerous award-winning illustrated books for kids including the “Lunch Lady” series, “Hey, Kiddo,” the “Star Wars: Jedi Academy” series and more – to share surp...

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Hello and welcome back to the World Series of Tag! Mindy and Guy Raz here coming to you live from Taggy Nichols arena where some of the best Tag players in the world are vying for the title of champion. The front runner - The Trumpeter; a top tier player who has a top secret technique that he derived from the hunting tactics of the trumpet fish! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, How and WOW of TAG! Check Wow in the World activ...

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What do forgotten lunches, growling crabs, and saying thank you to our audience have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a spooky animal encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer...

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What do bow-ties, canned laughter, and gratitude for our audience of Wowzers have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a laughter science encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer...

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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 along, th...

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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!

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May 31, 2026 • 29 mins

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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May 30, 2026 • 30 mins

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 star on Bro...

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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 o...

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May 24, 2026 • 30 mins

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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May 23, 2026 • 28 mins

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)!

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- Why we fart (yep, it’s science!)

- How gut microbes create gas

- What “normal” farting actually looks like

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May 17, 2026 • 31 mins

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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May 16, 2026 • 30 mins

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 be an awes...

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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 vocabulary...

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May 10, 2026 • 21 mins

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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May 9, 2026 • 24 mins

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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