Wow in the World
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
Summer days are getting hotter and hotter! For us humans, it's as easy as drinking a cool glass of water, lathering ourselves in sunscreen and putting up a parasol! But what about the planet? How do we keep planet earth cool! On a summer staycation to the beach, Guy and Mindy explore who, what, where, why, how and wow of Geo-Solar-Engineering a nifty new way to keep our planet cool! Originally aired 6/9/19.
We’ve got a slow and steady episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow this week as Guy and Mindy have a Turtle SHELLebration and sort out the facts and fiction about our carapace-covered reptile friends. Visit https://bit.ly/3owDW5a for more details.
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Happy Total Solar Eclipse Day! To celebrate Mindy is holding an eclipse party in her back yard and the whole neighborhood is invited ... including you! It's the who, when, where, why, how and WOW of Total Solar Eclipses! For more resources, visit tinkercast.com/solar
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Why are Mindy and Guy Raz sorting their fan mail, and what does it have to do with language? We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about words, and it's up to you to guess the winning WOW! Originally aired 9/9/22.
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It’s time for the regional library Story Slam Potluck & Pajama Party, and the gang’s all here! First up, it’s Mindy, with a non-fiction story involving a duck, a copycat plant, and some scientifically magical POOP? What could these three things possibly have in common? Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the scoop on Duck Duck Poop, and a tale spinning of symbiosis! Originally aired 2/4/19.
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We've got the questions AND answers in this out of this world round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about STRENGTH! Visit https://bit.ly/3owDW5a for more.
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Tuna is a cats best friend ... but why? Mindy opens up a tuna themed restaurant to get to the bottom of this age old question! Hold on to your mushy tuna bowls ... it's the who, when, what, why, how and wow of umami!
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We’re internalizing things for this round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! It’s all about …US! Our bodies and how they work. Can you spot the difference between the facts and the falsehoods all about the Human Body? Visit https://bit.ly/3owDW5a for more.
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It's that time of year again... Toilet-con! The largest showcase of toilets and toilet related technology on the planet. This year everyone is talking about one thing; the unskidmarkable toilet! Guy and Mindy take a seat in auditorium 9H to learn all about the who, when, why, how and WOW of the slipperiest toilet ever created!
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We've got the questions AND answers in this out of this world round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about SPACE! Visit https://bit.ly/3owDW5a for more.
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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!
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Why are Mindy and Guy Raz serving up old bad ideas?! And what does this have to do with recycling?! We've got questions AND answers on this eco-friendly round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about RECYCLING! Originally aired 10/1/21.
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Dennis and Reggie host a special Leap Day edition of WeWow! They celebrate and answer a rare voicemail. Plus an encore episode, “Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! An Outer Space SUPERNOVA!” 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.
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Lights... Camera... Action!! Mindy is making a movie based on new research from the University of Western Australia starring Guy Raz as... Robofish, a robotic fish that fights off invasive predators! It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of robotic fish! Originally aired 5/2/22.
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Why did Mindy overload the power grid? And what does that have to do with light?! We've got the questions AND answers in this illuminating round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about LIGHT! Originally aired 6/30/23.
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Art is in Reggie's DNA… literally! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW Crew to discover the art of DNA at Reggie's Art Exhibit opening! It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of DNA structure! Originally aired 4/10/23.
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Guy Raz is showing off his latest addition to his first aid kit, but what does this have to do with medical marvels? We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about medical marvels, and it's up to you to guess the winning WOW! Originally aired 9/2/22.
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Welcome to Southern Mama's Big Fancy Steakhouse! The waiters are serving some delicious milkshakes and Mindy is serving up some science with her licorice bullwhip. But what does a bullwhip have to teach us about the way way human brains work?... And why can't robots learn how to use a bullwhip? It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of biomechanics! Originally aired 11/28/22.
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Reggie asks Dennis questions and Dennis hosts a cooking segment. Plus an encore episode, “Spiced Out!” 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.
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Dennis and Reggie hang out and read reviewsies from their devoted listeners. Plus an encore episode, “Oh My Bleach! Save Our Reef!” 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.
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