Tinkercast
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.
Go to episode one
There are 1105 episodes
Episode One: A Hermit Crab Housing Crisis And The Great Human Vs. Rabbit Race
This is an Episodic show. You can listen to it in any order, but episode one is always a great place to start.
About
Created by: Tinkercast
Started: June 5th, 2017
Status: Active, 1105 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
Link to this Podcast
<a href="https://soundcarrot.com/shows/shows/wow-in-the-world/page/120/" title="SoundCarrot.com - Children's podcasts"><img src="https://soundcarrot.com/img/sc-sm.png" alt="Listen On SoundCarrot" style="width: 200px; height: auto" /></a>Creators website
Tinkercast
Content, Artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot.
Tinkercast
Content, Artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot.
Episodes
Song Of The Singing Mouse (encore)
00:27:28 | Episode: 156 | January 27th, 2020
What do humans, bottlenose dolphins, and the singing mice of the Costa Rican cloud forests have in common? Well according to a new scientific study, we all share the power of singing…in duets! But why?! And how?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Reggie, as they visit these singing mice on their live concert tour, and witness this vocal turn taking with their eyes and ears! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of Singing Mice and the brains behind musical conversation! Originally Aired April 1, 2019
Bored Out Of Your Bonkerballs? (encore)
00:25:49 | Episode: 155 | January 20th, 2020
Bored out of your bonkerballs with nothing to do? Turns out, being bored can be good for you! A new study from the United Kingdom suggests that periods of boredom are crucial for anyone looking to get their creativity on! Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the Paint Drying World Championships, and a mind-numbing fact-finding visit to the “Institute of Boredom!” It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of BOREDOM! Originally Aired March 11, 2019.
Duck Duck Poop! – A Tale Of Symbiosis (encore)
00:26:31 | Episode: 154 | January 13th, 2020
It’s time for the regional library Story Slam Potluck & Pajama Party, and the gang’s all here! First up, it’s Mindy, with a non-fiction story involving a duck, a copycat plant, and some scientifically magical POOP? What could these three things possibly have in common? Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the scoop on Duck Duck Poop, and a tale spinning of symbiosis! Originally aired February 4, 2019.
Totally Spiced Out! (encore)
00:27:20 | Episode: 153 | January 6th, 2020
What in the world makes chili peppers hot? How in the world do we measure their spiciness? And where in the world are kids least likely to get spiced out? Get ready to be SPICED OUT with Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz in our hottest episode of Wow in the World yet! Originally Aired December 11, 2017.
The Rise And Fall of Static Man
00:26:55 | Episode: 152 | December 30th, 2019
A 2,500 year old mystery solved! Scientists have finally answered the age-old question of how friction leads to static electricity. But it’s not all hip hips and hoorays … this new information leads the rise of an all new super-villain; Static-man! Will Mindy and Guy Raz be able to thwart this footsie clad static shocker before he annoyingly zaps everyone in the neighbourhood?
100th Episode! A Scientific Songtacular
00:30:58 | Episode: 151 | December 23rd, 2019
From pop to hip-hop and from disco to techno, humans love music! Monkeys on the other hand…well, that’s a completely different question! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they experiment with their new invention that turns speech into song, and quickly learn that not all animals have an appreciation for the musical arts! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of monkey brains on music, in this 100th episode SONGTACULAR!
Hugomatic 3000 And The Future of Soft Robotics
00:23:33 | Episode: 150 | December 16th, 2019
Sometimes, the cold, metallic touch of a robot doesn’t quite cut it; whether that be when studying small, delicate jellyfish in the wild … or building the world’s most advanced huggable robot! After Mindy learns all about the science of soft robotics and their use in helping researchers handle delicate deep sea creatures, she sets out to use this cutting edge technology to make an all new kind of huggable robot that squeezes … but never crushes.
Rat Race!
00:25:51 | Episode: 149 | December 9th, 2019
Lab rats, start your engines! What in the world happened when scientists created tiny rodent-sized cars and taught rats how to drive? And why in the world are these four-legged creatures using their newfound freedom to pick up Froot Loops? And how in the world can all of this benefit us humans?! The rat race is on, and Mindy and Guy Raz are taking you for a ride! It’s The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of rat brains behind the wheel!
Thoughts and reviews on Wow in the World episodes...
If this Episodes in this show have reviews, they'll appear here.
If this Episodes in this show have reviews, they'll appear here.
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, 1105 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!