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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!
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- 2 days ago19 min
It's Tuna Time! Discover the Science of Why Cats Love Savory Foods
Cats may be famous for chasing mice, but did you know they actually have a rather refined palate? In this purr-fectly hilarious episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz step into the busiest cat café ever created to uncover the surprising science behind why our feline friends go absolutely bonkerballs for tuna! From roller-skating waiters to mushy tuna bowls, this adventure is packed with outrageous restaurant chaos, fascinating taste science, and a dining room full of very hungry cats!When Mindy opens the doors to Tuna Time, her brand-new tuna-themed diner for neighborhood cats, business is booming! As plates of sloppy tuna fly out of the kitchen and cats keep asking for refills, Mindy reveals that the menu is inspired by a fascinating new scientific discovery about why cats find tuna so irresistibly delicious.Kids and families will sink their teeth into remarkable research published in the journal Chemical Senses, where scientists investigated how cats experience the savory taste known as umami—often described as the "essence of deliciousness." By studying feline taste receptors, the researchers discovered that cats receive an especially powerful umami boost from amino acids found in foods like tuna, making these flavors incredibly appealing. The episode also explores how this differs from the way humans experience umami, why cats can't taste sweetness the way we can, and how scientists hope these discoveries could help create tastier cat food—and even medicines that picky cats will actually want to eat.Packed with laugh-out-loud restaurant disasters, surprising animal biology, delicious food science, and plenty of feline fun, this episode serves up an unforgettable helping of curiosity while showing how understanding the senses of animals can lead to healthier, happier pets.✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! 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!This episode of Wow in the World is the perfect blend of storytelling and science, inviting kids and families to discover the amazing world of feline while laughing, learning, and wowing together.Originally aired 3/18/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 days ago14 min
WeWow on the Weekend: Dishin' It Up, Cow Toots, and Crickets for Breakfast!
What do brunch, cow toots, and crickets 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 an environmental science encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie make a frittata during a segment called "Dishin' It Up with Dennis!" And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Cow Toots and Crickets!" from Wow in the World—an environmental science episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Cow Toots and Crickets!" originally aired on June 26th, 2017, and explores how cows' toots contribute methane - a greenhouse gas - to the Earth's atmosphere, and what that means for the climate. Plus, a possible solution? Eating... bugs!? Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and 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!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of frittatas, cow toots, and crickets that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 6/11/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 4 days ago13 min
WeWow on the Weekend: Reviewsies, Dogs, and Social Intelligence!
What do podcast reviews, toddlers, and dogs 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 dog behavior encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie read some reviewsies! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Dogs and Humans" from Wow in the World—an apisode about social intelligence, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Dogs and Humans" originally aired on June 26th, 2017, and explores a surprising similarity between dogs and humans! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and 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!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of dogs, social intelligence, and reviewsies that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 6/10/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 5 days ago13 min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – Just Kitten Around
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?)✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more: Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! 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!This episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! introduces kids and families to the wows cats through gameplay, storytelling, and contributions from other curious kids!Originally aired 5/2/25.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Baby Shark Case: Did Scientists Finally Find the First Baby Great White Shark?
Order in the court! Has science finally solved one of the biggest mysteries in the ocean... or is the jury still out? In this laugh-out-loud shark-tastic episode of Wow in the World, it's Judge Razzy's courtroom... where outrageous objections, surprise witnesses, and one very confused bailiff all collide in a hilarious trial to answer an incredible scientific question: Has the world's first baby great white shark been caught on camera in the wild?Behind all the courtroom chaos is a real scientific mystery that has fascinated marine biologists for decades. Kids and families will dive into the fascinating research sparked by wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna and biologist Phillip Sternes, whose extraordinary 2023 footage captured a completely white great white shark swimming off the coast of California. Could the shark's unusual color be evidence that it had just been born and was still covered by its nutrient-rich embryonic layer? The episode explores how baby great white sharks develop before birth, why scientists have never definitively identified a great white shark nursery, and how nearby sightings of pregnant sharks may offer exciting clues. Listeners will also discover why many scientists remain unconvinced—and how healthy scientific debate, careful observation, and collecting more evidence are essential parts of making new discoveries.Packed with hilarious courtroom comedy, surprising shark biology, scientific detective work, and plenty of unexpected twists, this episode celebrates one of the coolest things about science: sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don't answer every question—they inspire even more incredible ones.✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! 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!This episode of Wow in the World is the perfect blend of storytelling, comedy, and marine biology, inviting kids and families to investigate one of the ocean's greatest unsolved shark mysteries while laughing, learning, and wowing together.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
WeWow on the Weekend: Saturday Night Recaps, Riddles, and the Velocity of Poop!
What do walrus DJs, riddles, and animal poop 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 an animal dung encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie talk about what they did last night, and answer listeners' questions and riddles! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "The Velocity of Poop" from Wow in the World—an animal dung episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."The Velocity of Poop" originally aired on June 19th, 2017, and explores the speed of... poop! Scientists have been looking at a new dimension of animal dung, it's velocity! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and 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!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of riddles and animal poop that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 6/4/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
WeWow on the Weekend: Baby Photos, Bored Games, and Bags of Worms!
What do baby pictures, "bored games," and waxworms 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 an plastic-eating worm encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie look at baby photos and answer questions from their devoted listeners! Plus, Dennis tells us about his "bored games" that he plays in his mind when he's bored... And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Bag 'O’ Worms" from Wow in the World—a wriggly, squirmy, worm episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Bag 'O’ Worms" originally aired on June 19th, 2017, and explores waxworms' special ability to eat plastic! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and 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!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of baby photos, questions and answers, and plastic-eating worms that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 6/3/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – Stumping the Shark
We've got a JAWS-dropping edition of Two Whats?! And A Wow! this week, as we celebrate everyone’s favorite ocean predator: The Shark!✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more: Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! 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!This episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! introduces kids and families to the wows sharks through gameplay, storytelling, and contributions from other curious kids!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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About 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!
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