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Wow in the World
Join hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on a journey away from your screens, inside your brain, out into space, and deep into the coolest new stories in science, technology, and innovation.
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Episode One: A Hermit Crab Housing Crisis And The Great Human Vs. Rabbit Race
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Created by: Tinkercast
Started: June 5th, 2017
Status: Active, 1132 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
Trumpet Fish Tag
00:23:30 | Episode: 1187 | June 8th, 2026
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.
WeWow on the Weekend: MORE Musical Thank You’s, a Disgusting Lunchbox Discovery, and Growling Ghost Crabs!
00:29:59 | Episode: 1186 | June 7th, 2026
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.
WeWow on the Weekend: Musical Thank You’s and Laughter in a Can!
00:25:55 | Episode: 1185 | June 6th, 2026
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.
Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Hadley – Guess the True Facts About This Extraordinary Kid Whose Blindness is Her Superpower!
00:25:18 | Episode: 1184 | June 5th, 2026
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!
Nature’s Secret Knock: How Some Caterpillars Use Mimicry to Sneak into Ant Colonies!
00:23:50 | Episode: 1183 | June 1st, 2026
The insect world is full of sneaky disguises, secret signals, and copycat creatures… In this wild episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz uncover one of the strangest examples of mimicry in insects ever discovered, and the even stranger example of insect mimicry from Dennis’s childhood! From caterpillars pretending to be baby ants to baby dolls pretending to be Dennises… mimicry has never been so bizarre!
Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Broadway Performer and TV Host Hayley Podschun
00:26:32 | Episode: 1180 | May 29th, 2026
What does it take to become a Broadway performer in productions of Wicked, Hello Dolly, Hairspray, and more, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas gets to know Hayley Podschun, as she shares surprising facts and sneaky fibs about her life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to star on Broadway and be a TV host!
Tag! You’re BIT! The Science of Why Mosquitoes Bite Certain People!
00:31:31 | Episode: 1179 | May 25th, 2026
Grab your bug spray and zip up your mosquito-proof jumpsuit, because this episode of Wow in the World is buzzing with science, chaos, and one very complicated game of “Mosquito Tag!” illustrating why mosquitoes bite certain people! Perfect for kids and listening with the whole family. On a hot summer evening, Mindy, Guy Raz and the crew gather outside for what should have been a simple game of tag…until a swarm of mosquitoes crashes the party and turns the whole thing into a deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of mosquitoes and why they choose to make a meal out of you!
Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Guinness World Record Holder David Rush
00:26:03 | Episode: 1176 | May 22nd, 2026
What does it take to become a 350-time Guinness World Record title holder, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas gets to know David Rush, as he shares 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 win over 350 Guinness World Record titles!
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On Episode: WeWow Earth Week Day 2: Compost It!
I just really like the characters and content in this show. So well put together and always something good to laugh and learn along with.
(4/5)
by tch
Created by: Tinkercast
Started:
June 5th, 2017
Status: Active, 1132 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
This is such a hillarious yet insightful episode of Wow In The World! Love the idea of dance as a form of self defence!