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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Jul 21, 2025 • 26min
Rocket Dreams: An Artemis Adventure (7/21/25)
Explore Mindy's dream of lunar adventures and learn about NASA's Artemis program. Discover how the Space Launch System rocket will carry astronauts to the moon. Dive into the functionality of the Orion spacecraft and its role in lunar missions. Uncover secrets about moon water and the challenges of living on the lunar south pole. Find out how moon camping could prepare us for Mars explorations. The journey ends with fun listener facts that’ll leave you amazed!
Jul 20, 2025 • 32min
WeWow on the Weekend (7/20/25)
Join the fun as hosts dive into the wild world of zebra stripes and explore the fascinating theory that these patterns help fend off pesky horseflies! With humor and clever experiments, including a dress-up horse in zebra pajamas, they demonstrate the quirky science behind fly vision. The episode also introduces a playful debate segment and shares listener reviews, ensuring plenty of laughs and engagement. Discover the curious connection between learning and laughter while bringing the weekend cheer!
Jul 19, 2025 • 30min
WeWow on the Weekend (7/19/25)
Dennis and Reggie share hilarious tales about their dreams and discuss fan questions like the quirky origins of New Zealand's name. They invite listeners to showcase their talents for an upcoming talent show! A replay segment reveals the science of fear through amusing interviews with a nervous anglerfish and a flea afraid of heights. They also dive into fascinating research on how great white sharks avoid orcas. Join them for laughs, learning, and curiosity!
Jul 18, 2025 • 12min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Listening Together (7/18/25)
This episode dives into the magical world of podcast listening! Discover how stories can make facts stick better in our minds. Learn about how audio delights and activates our imagination beyond what TV can do. Plus, find out how listening together strengthens emotional bonds and nurtures shared experiences. With fun prizes and engaging discussions, prepare to rethink your listening habits!
Jul 14, 2025 • 23min
Happy 400th Birthday, Greenland Shark! (7/14/25)
Celebrate the 400th birthday of the Greenland shark with Mindy and Guy as they serve up a giant clam cake! Discover the secrets behind the shark’s longevity, including the role of DNA and unique genetic traits. Learn about jumping genes and how they can impact aging—just what gives these remarkable creatures their extreme lifespan! Plus, enjoy fun facts shared by young listeners, ensuring curiosity and laughter are always part of the celebration!
Jul 13, 2025 • 18min
WeWow on the Weekend (7/13/25)
Dennis and Reggie share their hilarious Saturday night adventures, sparking laughter about confetti and fort-building. They dive into fun listener riddles, providing clever solutions. The highlight is a revisit of a quirky segment exploring the science of animal poop, revealing how size affects speed. This leads to intriguing discussions on poop's medical applications and the Ig Nobel Prize-winning research on urination. The fun wraps up with playful sounds and jokes, making science surprisingly entertaining!
Jul 12, 2025 • 14min
WeWow on the Weekend (7/12/25)
Dennis talks tigers and shows off his cutest baby photos. Plus an encore episode, “Bag “O’ Worms!" 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 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.
Jul 11, 2025 • 23min
WeWow Summer Week - Day 5: Freezer Burned (7/11/25)
It’s Day 5 of WeWow Summer Week! Dennis and Reggie find Mindy in her ice cream truck, plus an encore episode, “Now Watch Me Drip Drip! The Science of Slower Melting Ice Cream” Originally aired 6/21/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 10, 2025 • 23min
WeWow Summer Week - Day 4: Gone Fishin' (7/10/25)
It’s Day 4 of WeWow Summer Week! Dennis and Reggie find Thomas Fingerling fishing out in his front yard, plus an encore episode, “Laughter in a Can!” Originally aired 6/20/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 9, 2025 • 20min
WeWow Summer Week - Day 3: Mural, Mural on the Wall (7/9/25)
In this delightful installment, Dennis and Reggie celebrate summer by visiting Grandma G-Force, who's creatively painting her mural. Listeners can share their own summer wows! The highlight is an encore presentation about AI-generated art, where the hosts explore how AI learns by recognizing objects and sorting images. They discuss the rapidity and quirks of AI image creation while pondering its impact on human artists. The episode is light and entertaining, filled with humor and unexpected AI-generated surprises.
