Wow in the World

Episodes

• Summerville Lights: A Scientific Ghost Story (Encore)When Mindy, Guy Raz, and the crew head out for a peaceful camping trip in the South Carolina wilderness, they expect campfires, marshmallows, and maybe a few spooky stories. But when a mysterious glowing orb appears floating in the darkness, everyone starts wondering: Is it a... ghost?! In this episode about earthquake lights, geology, and the surprising science beneath our feet, the crew sets off on a nighttime adventure to uncover the truth behind one of nature’s most mysterious glowing phenomena! Listen and discover how rare “earthquake lights” may form when tiny movements in the Earth cause rocks containing minerals like iron and magnesium to generate electrical charges that can make the air glow! Along the way, the Wow crew learns that sometimes the scariest-looking mysteries have a spectacular scientific explanation. Get ready for a spooky, science-filled camping adventure packed with glowing mysteries, hilarious chaos, questionable campfire snacks, and a whole lot of WOW! From haunted railroad stories to mysterious lights and a very unexpected bear encounter, Mindy and Guy discover that sometimes the real magic isn’t a ghost story... it’s the science hiding beneath our feet! This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of earthquake lights, geology, and the electrifying science of our planet, brought to life with humor, curiosity, and a whole lot of WOW! ✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World: Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw 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 a perfect blend of spooky storytelling, comedy, and earth science, inviting kids and families to venture into the wilderness, investigate a mysterious glowing light– all while laughing, learning, and wowing together. Originally aired 6/9/25. 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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• WeWow on the Weekend: Trading Cards, Reviewsies, and Ice Ages! (Encore)What do trading cards, Reviewsies, and the Ice Age 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 chilly 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 look at some Gnocchi-mon cards and read Reviewsies! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Comets, Ice Age, and Human Civilization" from Wow in the World—an episode about the Pleistocene Epoch, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in. "Comets, Ice Age, and Human Civilization" originally aired on June 29th, 2017, and explores what life was like on Earth 20,000 years ago during the last Ice Age! 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 Gnocchi-mon, Reviewsies, and ice ages that will blow your socks off. Originally aired 10/22/23. 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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• WeWow on the Weekend: Sound Effects, Compliments, and Dinosaur Backbones! (Encore)What do special effects, compliments, and dinosaur backbones 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 spine-tingling 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 Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy. This week, Reggie surprises Dennis with some voice-changing effects, and Dennis asks the questions that he wants answered! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Dinosaurs’ Puzzling Backbones" from Wow in the World—an episode about the strength of dinosaurs' backbones, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in. "Dinosaurs’ Puzzling Backbones" originally aired on June 15th, 2017, and explores how giant dinosaurs like sauropods were able to carry all of their body weight around! 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 voice changers, questions, and backbones that will blow your socks off. Originally aired 10/21/23. 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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• Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Skeleton of Fun (Encore)No bones about it, the next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow will is a skeletal celebration! It’s fun with femurs as Guy & Mindy get down to the bare bones with some fascinating facts about the amazing materials that hold up our bodies! ✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more: Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw 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! introduces kids and families to the wows of bones through gameplay, storytelling, and contributions from other curious kids! Originally aired 8/15/25. 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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• RoachBot to the Rescue! Meet the Six-Legged Cyborg Superhero Built for Search and RescueIt's a bird! It's a plane! It's... a robot cockroach? In this cinematic story about cockroaches, cyborg technology, search-and-rescue science, and underwater exploration, Mindy, Guy Raz, and the crew take you on a wild adventure to discover how scientists are transforming an unlikely insect into a tiny, remote-controlled rescue robot! Listen and discover how researchers combined living creatures, robotics, engineering, and a teeny-tiny scuba suit to create a cyborg cockroach that can be steered through tight spaces, survive underwater, and potentially help humans reach places that traditional robots can’t! This adventure is packed with movie-theater mayhem, hilarious hijinks, scientific surprises, and one seriously superpowered six-legged hero. By connecting laughter to learning, this cockroach episode shows how scientists can look to the natural world for unexpected solutions to some of humanity’s biggest challenges. While heading to the movies to see Pigeon Patrol, Mindy, Guy, Dennis, Reggie, Gramma G-Force, and Thomas Fingerling stumble across a preview for a very different kind of superhero movie: RoachBot: Super Cyborg Scuba Scout! But when Mindy discovers that the movie is inspired by a real scientific study, their trip to the theater quickly turns into a real-life science adventure! In this episode, kids and families will discover what a cyborg actually is, and how scientists can combine living organisms with technology. They’ll learn why cockroaches make surprisingly useful search-and-rescue helpers, thanks to their ability to squeeze through tiny spaces, scramble over messy terrain, and move using their own muscles without needing batteries. They’ll also discover how engineers designed a miniature waterproof shell and oxygen system that allowed a cyborg cockroach to walk underwater for hours before returning to land. What can't RoachBot handle?! This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW of cyborg cockroaches, search-and-rescue robots, scuba science, and the wild possibilities of bio-inspired technology, brought to life with humor, curiosity, engineering, and a whole lot of WOW! ✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World: Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw 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 a perfect blend of comedy, storytelling, biology, robotics, and engineering, inviting kids and families to discover how an unlikely insect could become a tiny high-tech hero– all 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.

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• WeWow on the Weekend: Go Fish, Reviewsies, and Sea Pickles! (Encore)What do card games, Reviewsies, and sea pickles 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 marine biology 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 put their game of "go fish" on hold to read some Reviewsies! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Invasion of the Sea Pickles" from Wow in the World—an episode about pyrosomes, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in. "Invasion of the Sea Pickles" originally aired on August 28th, 2017, and explores the undersea organisms known as "sea pickles," or pyrosomes! 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 go-fish, reviewsies, that will blow your socks off. Originally aired 10/15/23. 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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• WeWow on the Weekend: New Nicknames, Toast and Space Junk! (Encore)What do nicknames, toast, and space junk 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 an outer-space biomimicry 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 Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy. This week, Dennis and Reggie pick out some nicknames for each other, and do a toasty installment of Dishin' It Up! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Astronauts, Clean Up Your Outer Space!" from Wow in the World—an episode about the space junk that floats around in Earth's orbit, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in. "Astronauts, Clean Up Your Outer Space!" originally aired on July 31st, 2017, and explores the 500,000 pieces of space junk in Earth's orbit, and how scientists are looking to gecko's sticky feet to clean it all up! 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 nicknames, toast, and space junk that will blow your socks off. Originally aired 10/14/23. 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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• Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Pete Holmes – Guess the True Facts about this Comedian, Actor, Podcaster, and Author!What does it take to become a kids’ book author, podcast host and professional comedian and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Pete Holmes to share 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 be a stand-up comic! In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Pete Holmes and his career as a comedian, podcaster, and author, families will hear unbelievable stories about his life as an entertainer! 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 comedian origins stories to childhood beliefs and lessons from parents, listeners will explore how Pete Holmes became the comedian he is today! 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 comedy 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 tinkercast.com/join-twaaw 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 comedian Pete Holmes 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.

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• Rock Around the Clock! How Archaeologists Solved a 2,000-Year-Old Board Game MysteryWhat do you do when a mysterious ancient rock is discovered covered with criss-crossing scratches, and nobody knows what those scratches mean? Your move, archaeologists! In this episode about archaeology, ancient history, and artificial intelligence, Mindy and Guy take you on a wild adventure to solve a 2,000-year-old mystery! Listen and discover how researchers combined archaeology, 3-D scanning, artificial intelligence, and game design to figure out whether or not a strange piece of limestone was actually an ancient Roman board game! This adventure is packed with hilarious hijinks, big discoveries, and a scientific mystery that took more than forty years to solve. By connecting laughter to learning, this archaeology episode shows how modern technology can help us uncover the secrets of how people lived—and played—thousands of years ago. While cleaning out Thomas Fingerling's attic, the WOW crew discovers an old board game that reminds Mindy of a fascinating archaeological discovery! They put their attic-cleaning on hold, and travel back in time to the ancient Roman town of Coriovallum, in present-day Netherlands, where archaeologists uncovered something of their own. And for more than forty years, researchers examined the strange stone they found and debated what those scratches could mean! In this episode, kids and families will discover how archaeologists use clues to reconstruct the past, how 3-D scanning can reveal details invisible to the naked eye, and how artificial intelligence can help researchers test possibilities that would be impossible to explore by hand. They’ll also learn about the incredible variety of games people played thousands of years ago—and how a mystery with no surviving rule book can still be investigated using science, technology, and a whole lot of detective work. Get ready for a whirlwind adventure through dusty attics, ancient Roman ruins, mysterious scratches, clever computers, and games from thousands of years ago. Mindy and Guy show how scientists can combine different kinds of knowledge to solve puzzles that have baffled people for decades. This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the World of ancient board games, archaeology, and artificial intelligence, brought to life with humor, curiosity, and a whole lot of WOW! ✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World: Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw 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 a perfect blend of storytelling, archaeology, history, and technology, inviting kids and families to uncover a 2,000-year-old mystery 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.

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• WeWow on the Weekend: Gossip, Baby Dennis, and Happiness! (Encore)What do gossip, Baby Dennis, and happiness 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 happiness 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, Reggie shares some gossip with Dennis, and Baby Dennis makes a special appearance to talk about fishing and play piano! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "If You’re Happy and You Know It" from Wow in the World—an episode about the Museum of Happiness, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in. "If You’re Happy and You Know It" originally aired on August 10th, 2017, and explores the "Museum of Happiness," and how it is a celebration of things that can bring people happiness! 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 gossip, Baby Dennis, and happiness that will blow your socks off. Originally aired 10/8/23. 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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