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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, 1105 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
Are You Smarter Than A Toilet? (encore)
00:24:53 | Episode: 324 | March 1st, 2021
Are you tired of the same old toilet? Mindy is! And thanks to a team of engineers at Stanford University, a newer, smarter, toilet is on the horizon! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis at the Bathroom Showcase, as they learn the latest in new toilet technology! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of SMART TOILETS! (Originally aired 5/4/20)
What’s Slower Than Slow? (encore)
00:28:11 | Episode: 323 | February 22nd, 2021
Sloths, snails and salamanders, when it comes to slow animals there’s a bunch of different animals to choose from. But there’s one animal that stands out above all the rest when it comes to being very … very … slow. But what animal is it? Mindy and Guy make their way down to the Snoozefest Arena for the annual 100m Not-A-Dash to find out! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of epic slow pokes! (originally aired 4/27/20)
Ah, BATS! (encore)
00:27:24 | Episode: 322 | February 15th, 2021
What in the world does Guy Raz’s new micro house have in common with a tree hollow for vampire bats? And how in the world can humans learn about sharing from these blood slurping, flying mammals? And why in the world are they barfing into each other’s mouths?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the rest of their “colony” as they uncover these answers and more! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Vampire Bats! Originally aired 4/20/20
Nice-Off! Cats Vs Dogs (encore)
00:24:14 | Episode: 321 | February 8th, 2021
It’s a rivalry that goes back as far as time itself; Cats vs Dogs! For the past 10,000 years dogs have held the title of ‘Man’s Best Friend’, but scientifically speaking, are dogs any more friendlier than your average feline? Well, luckily that’s the topic of this years’ “Nice-Off!”! Listen as Guy and Mindy face give play by play coverage as cats and dogs go head to head to settle this question once and for all! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of furry four-legged behavior! Originally aired 4/13/20
Laughter In A Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business (encore)
00:22:34 | Episode: 320 | February 1st, 2021
What in the wow is “canned laughter” and how in the world does it work? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the funny business of our brains on canned laughs! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of LAUGHTER! Originally aired, 3/30/20
Listen To Your Mummy! (encore)
00:23:23 | Episode: 319 | January 25th, 2021
A voice is calling from beyond the grave! Scientists from England have used computer modeling, a couple of CAT scans and a 3D printer to recreate the voice of a 3000 year old mummified priest! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel back in time to see how close these scientists got to the real thing! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of ancient human voices! Originally aired 2/23/20
The Buzz on Bee Barf! (encore)
00:28:28 | Episode: 318 | January 18th, 2021
Once upon a time, scientists believed that bees chose plants with the sweetest nectar. But new research shows that there’s actually more to the story. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an epic tale of one Gramma BEE-Force, and a bunch of barf – for SCIENCE! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW of bumblebee vomit. Originally aired 3/16/20
Underwater Nit-Pickin’: Cleaner Shrimp And Why Big Fish Won’t Eat Them (Encore)
00:27:47 | Episode: 317 | January 11th, 2021
Mindy is feeling the entrepreneurial spirit as she opens up a “Nit-Pickin'” stand to pluck the lice from her neighbors’ heads. When Guy Raz asks her about her business model for this new enterprise, she replies by taking him on a wild under the sea adventure to explore the inspiration behind her nit-pickin’ station. It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow of cleaner shrimp and their clientele. Originally Aired 3/2/20
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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, 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!