Wow in the World

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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.  New 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 science-based game show, and WeWow, a rewatch, or should we say relisten, behind-the-scenes talk show hosted by our World Organization of Wowzers president, Dennis, featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages!  🎉 Want to keep the Wow going? Grownups can join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at https://bit.ly/46CDndK to 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! 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! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3IsPeBR.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  1. Tag! You’re BIT! The Science of Why Mosquitoes Bite Certain People!

    HÁ 14 H

    Tag! You’re BIT! The Science of Why Mosquitoes Bite Certain People!

    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! Why do mosquitoes seem obsessed with biting some people while completely ignoring others? Are all mosquitoes blood-sucking pests? And why does Thomas Fingerling somehow attract every mosquito within a five-mile radius? Along the way, Mindy and Guy Raz reveal the surprising truth about mosquito biology! And the science gets even wilder when the crew dives into a real-life experiment inspired by researchers at Georgia Tech. These scientists wanted to understand exactly how mosquitoes track down humans, so they created a special mosquito-testing room filled with clues mosquitoes love… as it turns out, mosquitoes don’t just randomly fly around looking for snacks—they combine multiple clues to zero in on their targets like tiny flying detectives! Through hilarious roleplay, disastrous experiments, and Dennis’s increasingly dangerous game rules, the crew discovers how mosquitoes use sensory clues to decide who gets bitten next. This episode for kids and families also explores how scientists hope this research could lead to better mosquito traps and new ways to stop the spread of dangerous mosquito-borne diseases around the world. It’s an episode crawling with outrageous comedy, gross mosquito facts, pretend blood-sucking, and enough buzzing sound effects to make you itch just listening! 📺 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 mosquitoes, insects, biology, and big WOWs of science! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
  2. WeWow on the Weekend

    HÁ 1 DIA

    WeWow on the Weekend

    Dennis and Reggie chow down on some birdseed. Yum? Plus, and encore of "Here Comes the Sun-Powered Energy!" Originally aired 9/28/25. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min
  3. WeWow on the Weekend

    HÁ 2 DIAS

    WeWow on the Weekend

    Dennis and Reggie debate the location of the sky, read reviewsies, and attempt to use Dennis's pigeon translator... Plus, an encore of "Gaming Your Way to Zen!" Originally aired 9/27/25. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
  4. Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Guinness World Record Holder David Rush

    HÁ 3 DIAS

    Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Guinness World Record Holder David Rush

    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! In this podcast that puts a WOW twist on ‘Two Truths and A Lie’ , kids and families will learn all about David Rush and being an engineer, author, and world record holder. Together, families will hear unbelievable stories about the joys, the challenges, and the journeys of people who are doing amazing things in the world, like breaking 350 world records. 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 David Rush share stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes totally unbelievable. From childhood memories and challenges, to world record attempts, listeners will explore how world record holder, engineer, and author David Rush WOWs each and every day! 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 authors, engineering, and breaking world records 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 engineer, author, and Guinness World Record holder 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.

    26 min
  5. Smart Underwear?! The Science of Farts, Gut Health & the Human “Flatus Atlas”

    18 DE MAI.

    Smart Underwear?! The Science of Farts, Gut Health & the Human “Flatus Atlas”

    What if your underwear could track your toots?! In this hilarious and science-packed episode for kids and families, Mindy, Guy Raz, and the gang head to FLATUS FEST to discover a real invention from the University of Maryland: smart underwear that measures human flatulence (aka farts)! Along the way, we explore: - Why we fart (yep, it’s science!) - How gut microbes create gas - What “normal” farting actually looks like - And how scientists are building a real-life Human Flatus Atlas Plus: a toot-tastic festival, musical mayhem, and one VERY gassy Gramma G-Force. It’s the Who, When, Wow, How, and WOW in the World of Smart Underpants and the Science of Toots! 📺 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 gross-out humor, biology, and big WOWs of science! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    25 min
  6. WeWow on the Weekend

    17 DE MAI.

    WeWow on the Weekend

    Dennis and Reggie read Reviewsies, taste-test some puzzling foods, and freestyle-rap about... cheese? Plus, and encore of "Drop That Beat and Cut The Cheese...For Science!" Originally aired 8/10/25. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
  7. WeWow on the Weekend

    16 DE MAI.

    WeWow on the Weekend

    Dennis shows off his new customized library card and answers questions with Reggie! Plus, an encore of "Hey Baby Island, How'd You Get Here? When Underwater Volcanoes Grow Up!" Originally aired 8/9/25. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min
  8. Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition - Lucy - Guess the True Facts about This Extraordinary Kid!

    15 DE MAI.

    Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition - Lucy - Guess the True Facts about This Extraordinary Kid!

    What does it take to be an awesome kid who WOWs, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Lucy, a lacrosse-loving, slime expert tap dancing her way across Virginia, who will share 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 be an awesome kid who WOWs! In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Lucy and her life as an awesome kid with a dog-like cat, families will hear unbelievable stories about the joys, the challenges, and the journeys of everyday kids who are doing extraordinary things in the world. 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 Lucy share stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes totally unbelievable. From jobs and challenges to celebrations, listeners will explore how cool kid Lucy WOWs each and every day! 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 stories! Designed for families to listen together, this episode encourages communication, imagination, and connection in a screen-free way. Whether your Wowzer is curious about what kinds of cool things other kids are doing, 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 other cool kids who WOW 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.

    23 min
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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.  New 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 science-based game show, and WeWow, a rewatch, or should we say relisten, behind-the-scenes talk show hosted by our World Organization of Wowzers president, Dennis, featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages!  🎉 Want to keep the Wow going? Grownups can join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at https://bit.ly/46CDndK to 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! 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! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3IsPeBR.  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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  • Criado por
    Tinkercast
  • Anos de atividade
    2017 - 2026
  • Episódios
    1,2 mil
  • Classificação
    Livre
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    © Copyright 2015-2021 Tinkercast
  • Site do podcast
    Wow in the World

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