Wow in the World Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Rat's All, Folks!
Mar 13, 2026
A silly game about rodents leads to surprising facts about capybaras, naked mole rats, and prehistoric giant guinea pig relatives. Listeners hear unusual biology like long-lived mole rats and parasitic liver flukes. The show wraps with playful prizes and a ketchup cannon gag.
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Pigeon Postcard Membership Joke
- Mindy and Reggie joke about a pigeon-dropping postcard tied to World Organization of Wowsers membership.
- Mindy searches for her membership name, quips about alternate spellings, and waits by the mailbox.
Capybara Is The Biggest Rodent
- The capybara is the world's largest rodent, about 4.6 feet long and 77–143 pounds on average.
- Capybaras are related to guinea pigs, share small ears and no tail, but are roughly six times longer and ~55 times heavier.
Naked Mole Rat Lives Over 30 Years
- Naked mole rats are the longest-living rodents, capable of living over 30 years and showing negligible aging.
- They remain healthy and energetic in later adulthood, outperforming similarly sized animals in lifespan.