Wow in the World

Tinkercast
  • 4.5 (2.4K)
  • Education for Kids

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.  Weekly 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 fun-for-the-whole-family game show, and WeWow, a bonkerballs variety show hosted by Dennis featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages!  🎉 Grownups, want to keep the Wow going and support our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwitw. Your Wowzers will 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  1. WeWow on the Weekend: Musical Thank You’s and Laughter in a Can!

    16 hrs ago

    WeWow on the Weekend: Musical Thank You’s and Laughter in a Can!

    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. This week, Dennis and Reggie perform the first of their heartfelt thank-yous to the Wowzers who helped “Keep Us Wowing” earlier this year! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Laughter In A Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business" from Wow in the World—a laughter science episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in. "Laughter In A Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business" originally aired on March 30th, 2020, and explores how our brains interpret laughter… both genuine, and “canned!” Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating. WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it. Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW! Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will 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! This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of thank-yous, creative chaos, and the science of laughter that will blow your socks off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min
  2. Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition - Hadley - Guess the True Facts About This Extraordinary Kid Whose Blindness is Her Superpower!

    1d ago

    Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition - Hadley - Guess the True Facts About This Extraordinary Kid Whose Blindness is Her Superpower!

    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! In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Hadley and her life, families will hear unbelievable stories about her pets, and her superb proofreading skills! 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 her guest share stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes totally unbelievable. From stories about moments of misunderstanding to challenges and inspirations, listeners will explore how Hadley WOWs every day! Along the way, kids and grownups will get to combine curiosity and play, discover the joy of human connection, and see how conversations can help us better understand how others experience the world! Designed for families to listen together, this episode encourages communication, imagination, and connection in a screen-free way. Whether your Wowzer is curious about kids’ experiences with having blindness, 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 awesome kid with the superpower of having blindness 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.

    25 min
  3. Nature’s Secret Knock: How Some Caterpillars Use Mimicry to Sneak into Ant Colonies!

    5d ago

    Nature’s Secret Knock: How Some Caterpillars Use Mimicry to Sneak into Ant Colonies!

    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! Dennis and Baby Dennis are in the middle of a full-blown mustached meltdown after Baby Dennis mysteriously locks Dennis out of his own home. Or, as Gramma G-Force keeps reminding everyone… his mother’s home. As Dennis pounds on the door demanding to be let back inside, Baby Dennis insists that only the “real Dennis” knows the secret code. Uh oh. What starts as a neighborhood argument quickly turns into a science mystery involving possible identity theft, ant colonies, sneaky caterpillars, and one very dramatic puppet! In this episode, kids and families can dive deep into the fascinating world of gossamer-winged butterfly caterpillars—tiny tricksters that use insect mimicry to survive by fooling entire ant colonies into believing they’re part of the family. These caterpillars don’t look like ants at all, but somehow they convince ants to carry them into their nests, feed them, protect them, and sometimes even prioritize them over their own babies! How? By harnessing the art of insect mimicry. 📺 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 insects, biology, mimicry in nature, 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.

    24 min
  4. WeWow on the Weekend

    6d ago

    WeWow on the Weekend

    Dennis has a slight tea-mergency during breakfast– so he and Reggie make a brand new mug! Plus, an encore of "Long Live Lonesome George!" Originally aired 10/5/25. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min
  5. WeWow on the Weekend

    May 30

    WeWow on the Weekend

    Goldiebob the Goldfish gears up for something big... Meanwhile, Dennis and Reggie read Reviewsies and debut a playful new segment. Plus, an encore of "My Asteroid is Blowing Up!" Originally aired 10/4/25. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min
  6. Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Broadway Performer and TV Host Hayley Podschun

    May 29

    Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Broadway Performer and TV Host Hayley Podschun

    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! In this podcast that puts a WOW twist on ‘Two Truths and A Lie’ , kids and families will learn all about Hayley Podschun and being a performer for the stage and screen. Together, hear unbelievable stories about the joys, the challenges, and the journeys of people who are doing amazing things in the world, like performing as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. 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 Hayley Podschun share stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes totally unbelievable. From childhood memories, fears, and hidden talents, listeners will explore how Broadway performer and television host Hayley Podschun 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 acting and singing on Broadway in shows like Wicked; Hello Dolly; and Hairspray; or being a TV host; 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 a Broadway actor, singer, and TV host 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.

    27 min
  7. Tag! You’re BIT! The Science of Why Mosquitoes Bite Certain People!

    May 25

    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
  8. WeWow on the Weekend

    May 24

    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
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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.  Weekly 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 fun-for-the-whole-family game show, and WeWow, a bonkerballs variety show hosted by Dennis featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages!  🎉 Grownups, want to keep the Wow going and support our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwitw. Your Wowzers will 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! 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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  • Creator
    Tinkercast
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.2K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2015-2021 Tinkercast
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