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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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- Yesterday24 min
Bee-Ball: A Buzzer-Beating Investigation Into Why Insects Play
Some new animal behavior science is causing a buzz... Whether or not insects play like other animals is one of the biggest mysteries in the natural world. And in this exciting Wow in the World episode, why insects play takes center stage – or rather, center field – as Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis, Thomas Fingerling, and Gramma G-Force suit up as bumblebees to investigate a surprising scientific discovery: bees might play just for fun!New research from Queen Mary University of London could change the way we think about play. Along the way, the crew explores an incredible series of experiments involving buff-tailed bumblebees, tiny wooden balls, and a question that scientists have been asking for years: do animals play simply because it's fun?But beneath the bee-themed mayhem lies a fascinating true story about researchers who first taught bumblebees to move miniature balls toward goals for rewards—and then noticed something unexpected. Some bees were rolling balls around even when there was no prize to earn. Could the bees have been playing for the sheer joy of it?Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, wild bee-ball action, and surprising science, this episode explores what play can teach us about animals—and ourselves. By the end, Guy Raz may even learn that not everything needs to be productive to be worthwhile.So grab your bee suit, roll a ball, and get ready for a buzzing adventure into one of science’s most delightful mysteries. From bee soccer to big questions about fun, curiosity, and behavior, this Wow in the World episode proves that sometimes the reward isn’t a trophy, a treat, or a goal scored—it’s simply the joy of playing.📺 You can watch the WOW of this episode right now on our YouTube channel, WowTube! Find your favorite Tinkercast podcast episodes, experiments with Mindy, original music with Dennis and so much more at youtube.com/@tinkercast.✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit https://bit.ly/4pU76WO 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 perfect for kids and families who love insects, sports, and big WOWs of science!Originally aired 2/27/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 days ago33 min
WeWow on the Weekend: One Last Musical Thank You's (for now!), Stories from Work, and Non-Newtonian Fluids!
What do working at the movie theater, oobleck, and saying thank you to our audience 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 goopy physics 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 shop about life in the working world! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Oobleck! Make Up Your Mind!" from Wow in the World—a messy physics episode all about non-Newtonian fluids packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Oobleck! Make Up Your Mind!" originally aired on May 11th, 2020, and explores the physics behind certain substances that behave as both a liquid and a solid… will it make for a good swimming pool filler? For Mindy, there’s only one way to find out! 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 silly stories, slimy physics, and musical thank-yous that will blow your socks off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 days ago27 min
WeWow on the Weekend: EVEN More Musical Thank You's, Shirt Snacks, and Cats Vs. Dogs!
What do dirty shirts, cats and dogs, and saying thank you to our audience 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 cats and dogs behavioral 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 Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie get dressed up (in ketchup and relish) to say thank you to even more Wowzers who helped “Keep Us Wowing” earlier this year! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Nice-Off! Cats Vs. Dogs" from Wow in the World—an animal behavior science episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Nice-Off! Cats Vs. Dogs" originally aired on April 13th, 2020, and explores the age-old questions…. which household pet is friendlier to humans… cats or dogs? 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 dirty laundry, musical thank-yous, cats, and dogs… that will blow your socks off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 4 days ago27 min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Author and Illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka – Guess the True Facts about the Author of the “Lunch Lady” Series!
What does it take to become a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, and can you guess which of his stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Jarrett J. Krosoczka – author of numerous award-winning illustrated books for kids including the “Lunch Lady” series, “Hey, Kiddo,” the “Star Wars: Jedi Academy” series and more – to share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about his life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to be an author and illustrator of books for kids!In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Jarrett J. Krosoczka and writing and drawing, families will hear unbelievable stories about this author’s life! But not everything you hear is true… Can you figure out which facts are real?This episode blends gameplay with real conversation as Mindy and her guest share stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes totally unbelievable. From interesting pets, to childhood fears and hidden talents, listeners will explore how Jarrett J. Krosoczka came to be an award-winning author and illustrator!Along the way, kids and grownups will get to combine curiosity and play, discover the joy of human connection, and see how curiosity can lead to some of the coolest jobs! Designed for families to listen together, this episode encourages communication, imagination, and connection in a screen-free way.Whether your Wowzer is curious about writing books or loves solving a good mystery, this episode helps kids build confidence, ask better questions, and connect with the people around them. It’s all about learning through play, conversation, and curiosity.✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more:Grownups can visit https://bit.ly/4pU76WO 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!: People Who Wow Edition introduces kids and families to Jarrett J. Krosoczka and his career as an author and illustrator through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago23 min
Trumpet Fish Tag
Hello and welcome back to the World Series of Tag! Mindy and Guy Raz here coming to you live from Taggy Nichols arena where some of the best Tag players in the world are vying for the title of champion. The front runner - The Trumpeter; a top tier player who has a top secret technique that he derived from the hunting tactics of the trumpet fish! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, How and WOW of TAG! Check Wow in the World activities at https://bit.ly/3V5YCgw. Originally aired 1/1/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
WeWow on the Weekend: MORE Musical Thank You’s, a Disgusting Lunchbox Discovery, and Growling Ghost Crabs!
What do forgotten lunches, growling crabs, and saying thank you to our audience 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 spooky animal 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 play a disgusting game of “What’s in the (Lunch) Box,” and say thank you to more Wowzers who helped “Keep Us Wowing” earlier this year! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Growling Ghost-Crabs" from Wow in the World—a spooky underwater animal science episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Growling Ghost-Crabs" originally aired on December 1st, 2019, and puts Mindy and Guy on a paranormal quest to discover what makes ghost crabs’ stomachs growl! 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 thank-yous, creative chaos, and spooky underwater animal science that will blow your socks off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
WeWow on the Weekend: Musical Thank You’s and Laughter in a Can!
What do bow-ties, canned laughter, and gratitude for our audience of Wowzers 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 laughter 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 perform the first of their heartfelt thank-yous to the Wowzers who helped “Keep Us Wowing” earlier this year! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Laughter In A Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business" from Wow in the World—a laughter science episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Laughter In A Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business" originally aired on March 30th, 2020, and explores how our brains interpret laughter… both genuine, and “canned!” 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 thank-yous, creative chaos, and the science of laughter that will blow your socks off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition - Hadley - Guess the True Facts About This Extraordinary Kid Whose Blindness is Her Superpower!
What does it take to become an awesome kid who WOWs, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Hadley, an expert mistake finder who loves using her super power of hearing and her experience of having blindness to help others! Hadley will share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about her life. This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and learn about the experience of a totally cool kid who views her blindness as her superpower!In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Hadley and her life, families will hear unbelievable stories about her pets, and her superb proofreading skills! But not everything you hear is true… Can you figure out which facts are real?This episode blends gameplay with real conversation as Mindy and her guest share stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes totally unbelievable. From stories about moments of misunderstanding to challenges and inspirations, listeners will explore how Hadley WOWs every day!Along the way, kids and grownups will get to combine curiosity and play, discover the joy of human connection, and see how conversations can help us better understand how others experience the world! Designed for families to listen together, this episode encourages communication, imagination, and connection in a screen-free way.Whether your Wowzer is curious about kids’ experiences with having blindness, or loves solving a good mystery, this episode helps kids build confidence, ask better questions, and connect with the people around them. It’s all about learning through play, conversation, and curiosity.✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more: Grownups can visit https://bit.ly/4pU76WO 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!: People Who Wow Edition introduces kids and families to an awesome kid with the superpower of having blindness through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.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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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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