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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, 1128 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – On Another Planet
00:13:39 | Episode: 1148 | April 3rd, 2026
We’re all about the solar system this week! The next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow is all about PLANETS! Mindy & Guy Raz help us sort through some stellar silliness to get to the real Wows about these celestial bodies. Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more details. Originally aired 11/29/24.
A Grand Prix: The Science of F1 Racing!
00:19:50 | Episode: 1147 | March 30th, 2026
In this high-speed episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz turbocharge an ordinary day… It’s the 25th-Annual DIY Homemade Go-Kart Derby! But in classic Mindy fashion, she isn’t showing up with just any homemade kart—she’s built a cutting-edge Formula 1-style race car! As it turns out, Formula 1 racing is basically “one giant science fair,” powered by teams of scientists working to design the fastest cars possible!
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – The Hole Nine Yards
00:14:13 | Episode: 1144 | March 27th, 2026
Our next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow will really pull you in… No REALLY… It’s all about BLACK HOLES! And Guy and Mindy will bring you a supernova of fan and facts about these interstellar vortexes. Originally aired 10/11/24.
The Purrr-fect Match: Cats, Chaos, Science, and Smelly Surprises!
00:23:32 | Episode: 1143 | March 23rd, 2026
Get your whiskers ready! In this episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz step onto the wildest game show ever: The Purrr-fect Match–where cats sniff out their humans based on smell! Inspired by a real scientific cat study from Tokyo University of Agriculture, this episode dives into the science of how cats recognize (or ignore!) their humans, all while navigating a backstage full of chaos, celebrity cats, flying pennies, and one Gramma G-Force. Laugh, learn, and discover why sometimes the “wrong” answer is actually the purr-fect one!
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – Strength in Numbers
00:13:01 | Episode: 1140 | March 20th, 2026
We’ve got the questions AND answers in this out of this world round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about STRENGTH! Originally aired 3/22/24.
Hair Today, Teeth Tomorrow: Keratin’s Surprising Smile-Repair Superpower!
00:19:43 | Episode: 1139 | March 16th, 2026
In this laugh-inducing, hair-raising, and educational episode of Wow in the World, Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW crew learn about a new way to help strengthen teeth!
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – Rat’s All, Folks!
00:12:57 | Episode: 1136 | March 13th, 2026
The next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow will either make you squeak or say “Eeeek!”– depending upon how you feel about… Rodents! Guy & Mindy will give you the 411 on rats, mice and some other amazing critters. Originally aired 1/26/24.
A Fantastic Plastic Feast: What Happens When Biodegradable Bags Meet Microbes
00:21:30 | Episode: 1135 | March 9th, 2026
What happens when biodegradable plastic bags meet the tiny, powerful creatures living in our oceans? In this episode about environmental ocean science, Mindy and Guy take you on a wild ride to explore a scientific breakthrough in biodegradable plastic bags! Listen and and discover how microscopic ocean microbes devour this new plastic, turning it into harmless byproducts. From supermarket chaos to microscopic environmental ocean science, this adventure is full of funny funny hijinx, big adventure, and a breakthrough in biodegradable plastic technology. By connecting laughter to learning, this environmental ocean science episode shows how science and fun can sometimes collide in the most unexpected ways.
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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.
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by tch
Created by: Tinkercast
Started:
June 5th, 2017
Status: Active, 1128 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!