Wow in the World
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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. 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.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 27min
WeWow Creepy Crawly Week - Day 3: Dennis’s Pest-aurant (10/29/25)
It's Day 3 of WeWow Creepy Crawly Week! Even a cockroach has to eat sometimes, and chefs Dennis and Reggie are eager to please. On today's episode, a creepy crawly cooking segment, plus an encore of "The Rise of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter!" Grownups, for more Halloween ideas and activities for your Wowzers, visit https://bit.ly/408pVeL!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 28, 2025 • 24min
WeWow Creepy Crawly Week - Day 2: Bugs of Steel (10/28/25)
It's Day 2 of WeWow Creepy Crawly Week! Dennis and Reggie are determined to take good care of Mindy's pet cockroach, and today he needs some exercise! Plus, and encore of "Invasion of the Zombie Ants!" Grownups, for more Halloween ideas and activities for your Wowzers, visit https://bit.ly/408pVeL!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 27, 2025 • 23min
WeWow Creepy Crawly Week - Day 1: Bugs Are Gross! (10/27/25)
Welcome to WeWow Creepy Crawly Week! Dennis gets the fright of his life when Mindy asks him to take care of her pet... COCKROACH?! Join Dennis, Reggie, and their creepy crawly new guest for an encore of "The Karate Kickin' Cockroach!" Grownups, for more Halloween ideas and activities for your Wowzers, visit https://bit.ly/408pVeL!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 26, 2025 • 20min
WeWow on the Weekend (10/26/25)
Dennis and Reggie hang out with Baby Dennis and answer questions from their devoted listeners. Plus an encore episode, “If You’re Happy and You Know It!” 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. Originally aired 10/8/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 25, 2025 • 21min
WeWow on the Weekend (10/25/25)
Dennis and Reggie chit-chat and answer questions from their devoted listeners. Plus an encore episode, “Cuckoo for Cocoa!” 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. Originally aired 10/7/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 24, 2025 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Wardsback? (10/24/25)
Episode on this of A Wow and Two Whats, doing things backwards we are! Yep - It’s our backwards episode! Guy Raz and Mindy will get everything headed in the right direction and sort all “Wrong-way Whats” from the “forward-facing Wows." Want more WHATs and WOWs? Visit https://bit.ly/40hR1P0. Did you know you can watch full episodes of Two Whats?! And A Wow! on YouTube and YouTube Kids?! Visit https://bit.ly/3WlHLbk to start watching and WOWing with us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 20, 2025 • 26min
Baseball's Magic Mud: Superstition or Science? (10/20/25)
Mindy, Guy and the rest of the WOW crew are on the verge of winning their first baseball game all season, and Mindy has a secret weapon to get them over the edge; a bucket of mud! But is this age-old tradition of muddying up baseballs superstition .... or science? It’s the who, when, where, why, how, and WOW of baseball magic!For more WOWs online, visit https://bit.ly/3DWotmC. 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!Join the World Organization of Wowzers today and receive quarterly mailings and birthday cards, access to 1000+ digital activities, first dibs at live show tickets, plus a welcome kit with t-shirt and an autograph from Mindy & Guy Raz! Visit https://bit.ly/40xiRrH to sign your Wowzer up for a membership to the World Organization of Wowzers today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 19, 2025 • 19min
WeWow on the Weekend (10/19/25)
Join Dennis and Reggie as they chat with Post Officer Jellybird about the intriguing world of mail delivery! Discover how mail is sorted and what it takes to unlock community mailboxes. They debunk the myth of postal workers delivering email. Then, dive into a replay of 'Brain Freeze' where the team explores the science behind those icy headaches and shares tips to avoid them. Uncover the secrets of an oversized brown cow dessert and the quirky outcomes of hot weather on gingerbread houses. It's a fun blend of learning and laughter!
Oct 18, 2025 • 13min
WeWow on the Weekend (10/18/25)
Dennis and Reggie invite a neighborhood mail carrier to join their playful antics. They dive into a fun game of 'What’s In This Box,' revealing a cool spherical ice tray. The excitement continues with a revisit of the unforgettable tale of the tube-lip wrasse, a fish with a unique ability to feed on toxic coral without getting hurt. Listeners learn about its fascinating habitat and impressive adaptations. Expect laughs and discoveries as they react to the wild details of the killer kiss!
Oct 17, 2025 • 12min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Lend a Hand (10/17/25)
This fun-filled discussion dives into the fascinating world of hands, paws, and hooves! Discover how otters hold hands while sleeping to stay safe in rafts. Find out that bats have five fingers forming their unique wing-hands and how they use them while feeding. Learn about koalas' two opposable thumbs that enhance their grip and how their fingerprints are similar to humans'. With engaging games and quirky facts, it's a playful exploration of the wonders at the end of your arms!
