Wow in the World

Tinkercast

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. A Fantastic Plastic Feast: What Happens When Biodegradable Bags Meet Microbes

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    A Fantastic Plastic Feast: What Happens When Biodegradable Bags Meet Microbes

    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. It all starts in a bustling eco-conscious supermarket, where Mindy’s stash of plastic bags sparks total chaos, teaching listeners why choosing biodegradable plastic bags over single-use plastics can make a big difference for the environment. Then, back at Mindy’s gingerbread mansion, the real fun begins. She drops the bags into a giant seawater tank and, with the help of the incredible Wow Machine, shrinks down to microscopic size to witness ocean microbes at work. These tiny, hungry organisms munch, digest, and transform the plastic, turning it into safe byproducts—all while Mindy and Guy provide hilarious commentary and clear explanations of the science. Along the way, you’ll learn that these biodegradable plastic bags can lose 80% of their mass in just over a year, compared to normal plastics that take hundreds of years to disappear. You’ll also explore the role of microbes in ocean ecosystems, see why the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a massive environmental challenge, and discover how smart, eco-friendly inventions like biodegradable plastic bags could help protect marine life. These ocean experiments for kids highlight the invisible teamwork happening in nature and make it easy to understand how science solves real-world problems—while keeping the fun high and the laughs constant. Get ready for a whirlwind adventure full of chaos, clever science, and lots of laughter. From flying tomatoes in a supermarket to shrinking down inside a giant seawater tank, Mindy and Guy show how biodegradable plastic bags work in action, why microbes are nature’s unsung heroes, and how small changes in our daily lives can have a big impact on the environment. This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of biodegradable plastics and ocean microbes, brought to life with humor, curiosity, and a whole lot of WOW! 📺 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! 🔒 Privacy Links: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info This episode of Wow in the World is a perfect blend of storytelling and science, inviting kids and families to dive into the mysteries of biodegradable plastic while laughing, learning, and wowing together. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    22 min
  2. AHA! Moments Explained! How Daydreaming Boosts Creativity and Problem Solving

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    AHA! Moments Explained! How Daydreaming Boosts Creativity and Problem Solving

    Aha moments don’t happen by trying harder — they happen when your brain has space to wander! Join Guy, Mindy, and the gang as they explore the brain science of Aha moments, creative problem solving, and why daydreaming boosts both creativity and problem solving. After Guy spends two hours searching for glasses that are on his head, Mindy shares research connected to scientists at the University of Tokyo showing that mind wandering helps the brain form new connections and spark insight. To test the science, Mindy, Guy, and the gang tackle a classic river-crossing brain teaser in the wilderness — where nobody can be left alone without chaos erupting. In this STEM podcast episode, you’ll discover: • What happens in the brain during an Aha! moment  • Why overthinking blocks creative problem solving  • How mind wandering strengthens flexible thinking If you struggle with puzzles, creative blocks, or problem solving, this episode is packed with science-backed tools to build a growth mindset and unlock better ideas! Sometimes the smartest move isn’t focusing harder. It’s letting your brain wander. It’s the Who, When, Wow, How, and WOW of AHA! moments and the brain! 📺 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! 🔒 Privacy Links: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    21 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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