Wow in the World
Tinkercast
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.
Episodes
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May 2, 2025 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Just Kitten Around (5/2/25)
Dive into the fascinating world of feline facts! Discover the ancient Egyptians' deep admiration for cats, complete with jewels and mummification. Engage in a quirky quiz about incredible cat trivia and the unique eating habits of meerkats. Plus, learn about mysterious carpal whiskers and the humorous side of pet ownership. The hosts also reveal exciting community initiatives and invite listeners to join a fun project-based learning class.
Apr 28, 2025 • 24min
Sponge City (4/28/25)
A heavy rainstorm turns a city into a watery adventure, prompting the hosts to humorously tackle flooding solutions. They propose the wild concept of 'Sponge Cities' to absorb rain and protect nature. Listeners join in with quirky facts, including surprising tidbits about Barbie and the animal kingdom. Plus, a behind-the-scenes peek reveals the creative minds behind the scenes, inviting young audiences to engage more deeply. It’s a delightful blend of laughter, learning, and environmental innovation!
Apr 27, 2025 • 30min
WeWow on the Weekend (4/27/25)
Welcome back to WeWow on the Weekend... in SPACE! Dennis, Reggie, and Baby Dennis make their own spacesuits, plus an encore of "Spaced-Out Pen Pal, Part 2!" 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! Originally aired 9/8/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 26, 2025 • 30min
WeWow on the Weekend (4/26/25)
Dennis and Reggie jazz up today's Snoop Scoop and read some Reviewsies, plus an encore of "Spaced-Out Pen Pal, Part 1!" 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! Originally aired 9/7/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 25, 2025 • 13min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Cell-o! (4/25/25)
Grab a microscope! In this round of Two Whats?! And a Wow, we're talking about the building blocks of life… CELLS! Find the facts from the fiction about the smallest unit of an organism! 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.
Apr 22, 2025 • 11min
Planet WOW! - Earth Day Special Mini Episode (4/22/25)
In this Earth Day special episode, Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis, and Gramma G-Force team up to make a commercial for our amazing planet Earth... or at least they try to! Join us out in the world to discover the WOWs of our world this Earth Day! Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/planetwow to learn more about our trailblazing, audio-filled, adventure-packed GeoTour designed to get you and your family out into nature and on a mission to uncover geocaches filled with trackable Planet Wow! trading cards and more WOW surprises!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 21, 2025 • 25min
Earth Day Party (4/21/25)
Mindy is throwing an EARTH day party! And she'll move mountains to decorate accordingly... literally! Put on your reusable party hats and join the Wow crew to celebrate 4.5 billion years of this big blue planet that we call home. It wouldn't be an Earth Day party without Earth Day presents... find out what kinds of bonkerballs gifts the crew has in store to keep our planet happy and healthy! It's the who, when, where, why, how and WOW of climate change!Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/planetwow to learn more about our trailblazing, audio-filled, adventure-packed GeoTour designed to get you and your family out into nature and on a mission to uncover geocaches filled with trackable Planet Wow! trading cards and more WOW surprises! 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.
Apr 20, 2025 • 32min
WeWow on the Weekend (4/20/25)
Dennis and Reggie dish about dinosaurs and host a Q&A segment, plus an encore episode of “Do Birds of a Feather Flock Together?” 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! Originally aired 6/9/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 19, 2025 • 22min
WeWow on the Weekend (4/19/25)
Dennis and Reggie listen to a song from the new Tinkercast Podcast "Once Upon a Beat!" plus an encore episode, “Un-BEE-lievable Bees!" 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! Originally aired 6/8/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 18, 2025 • 27min
WeWow Earth Week - Day 5 (4/18/25)
Join the hosts for a fun exploration of quirky living situations, including the antics of a cat that thinks it's the landlord! They dive into the whimsical concept of building with dirty diapers, humorously discussing the challenges of creating 'diaper concrete.' Engaging anecdotes and imaginative scenarios keep the laughter rolling as they tackle the intricacies of unconventional housing while promoting environmental awareness. The playful banter makes for an entertaining and thought-provoking take on both creativity and community.
