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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!

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Wow in the World

When Guy Raz needs help preparing to teach his "Faster-Class," Mindy decides the best "people" to teach him are… orangutans in the jungles of Sumatra? In this episode about orangutan intelligence, animal learning, and teaching, Mindy and Guy embark on a wild adventure to discover how orangutan moms teach their babies the skills they need to survive! Listen and discover how young orangutans spend years learning everything from how to find flowers and fruits to using tools! By connecting laughter to learning, this animal learning episode shows how some of the best lessons can come from the most unexpected teachers.

Observing orangutans in the wild, Guy learns an important strategy for his Faster-Class: be patient, don’t yell, and demonstrate! And when a mother orangutan shares a hard-to-find meal with both of her babies, Guy discovers another valuable lesson: break learning into manageable and digestible steps!

Get ready for a tree-climbing adventure full of hilarious chaos, clever science, and lots of laughter. From a disastrous Faster-Class filming session, to a crash landing in Sumatra, Mindy and Guy discover how orangutan moms make some of the best teachers in the animal kingdom! This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of orangutan intelligence, animal learning, and the surprising science of teaching, 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, humor, and animal science, inviting kids and families to swing into the jungle and meet some incredible orangutan teachers—all while laughing, learning, and wowing together.

Originally aired 5/23/22.

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Teach Like an Orangutan! What Makes These Great Apes Such Great Teachers? (Encore)

What do special guests and brain freezes 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 frosty 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 are joined by special guest Post Officer Jellybird! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Brain Freeze!" from Wow in the World—an episode about ice cream headaches, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"Brain Freeze!" originally aired on July 24th, 2017, and explores what causes "brain freeze" when you eat a cold treat too quickly! 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 Post Officer Jellybird and ice cream headaches that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 10/1/23.

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WeWow on the Weekend: Special Guest Post Officer Jellybird and Brain Freezes! (Encore)

What do the mail and kissing fish 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 fishy 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 are visited by the mail carrier, and play a game of "What's In The Box?" with Dennis's delivery! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "The Fish With The Killer Kiss" from Wow in the World—an episode about a fish that eats poisonous coral, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"The Fish With The Killer Kiss" originally aired on July 6th, 2017, and explores how the Tubelip Wrasse is able to eat poisonous coral by... kissing it! 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 special deliveries and kissing fish that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 9/30/23.

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WeWow on the Weekend: Mail Deliveries and Kissing Fish! (Encore)

What does it take to become an airline pilot, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Melanie Hight to 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 a professional pilot!

In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Melanie Hight and her impressive career as a pilot, families will hear unbelievable stories about what it takes to be a pilot, and what it’s like to have a career flying planes! 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 pilot origin stories to special sky knowledge and hidden talents, listeners will explore how Melanie WOWs as a pilot!

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 airplanes and being a pilot, 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 Melanie Hight and being a career pilot through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.

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Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Melanie Hight – Guess the True Facts about this High-Flying Airplane Pilot!

Mindy’s gingerbread mansion is finally ready for its grand unveiling—but there’s just one tiny problem: it might be a complete and total disaster! In this episode about creativity, problem-solving, engineering, and the arts, Mindy and Guy Raz explore what happens when a palace made out of cake and candy has doors that open into walls, staircases that lead nowhere, and a bowling alley that crashes into the kitchen... As the Wow in the World crew tries to rescue Mindy’s disastrous design, they discover a surprising scientific question: are creativity in science and creativity in art really all that different?

To find out, Guy Raz shares a fascinating study, in which more than 2,000 German college students were surveyed about their personalities, creative processes, and how they evaluate solutions to problems. The researchers discovered that whether you’re an engineer, scientist, painter, musician, or poet, the basic creativity toolkit is remarkably similar!

Get ready for a sweet, sticky, wildly creative adventure packed with collapsing gingerbread architecture, bubble-gum stairs, unexpected engineering problems, and a whole lot of WOW. From the arts to science, math to engineering, Mindy and Guy Raz discover that creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s a powerful tool for everyone who wants to solve problems, explore possibilities, and turn new ideas into reality. This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow of creativity!

✨ 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 hilarious blend of storytelling, science, art, engineering, and math, inviting kids and families to discover how creativity works—all while laughing, learning, and wowing together.

Originally aired 3/29/21.

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Constructing Creativity: How Science And Art Aren’t So Far Apart (Encore)

What do rhymes, Reviewsies, and nature sounds 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 nature sounds 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 tries out some wordplay, and Dennis and Reggie read some Reviewsies! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Chill Out(Side)" from Wow in the World—an episode about how the sounds of nature can help our brains relax, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"Chill Out(Side)" originally aired on August 3rd, 2017, and explores how nature sounds can help us relax, especially if we live in cities! 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 rhyming, Reviewsies, and relaxing nature sounds that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 9/24/23.

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WeWow on the Weekend: Rhymes, Reviewsies, and Chilling Out(Side)! (Encore)

What do blue hair, printers, and buttered popcorn 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 encore episode about the binturong 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 debuts a new hair color, and Dennis and Reggie answer your questions... as soon as Reggie is done printing them! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Hot Buttered Popcorn Pee" from Wow in the World—an episode about Maillard reactions, hot buttered popcorn, and the animal whose pee smells just like it, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"Hot Buttered Popcorn Pee" originally aired on July 24th, 2017, and explores why hot buttered popcorn smells so good, and where that smell can be found in the wild! It's probably not where you would expect... 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 new hair colors, printer mishaps, and popcorn-scented pee that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 9/23/23.

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WeWow on the Weekend: New Hair-Dos and Hot Buttered Popcorn Pee! (Encore)

Why are Mindy and Guy Raz sorting their fan mail, and what does it have to do with language? We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about words, and it's up to you to guess the winning WOW! Originally aired 9/9/22.

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Two Whats?! And A Wow! – Word is the Word (Encore)

In this special musical 250th episode of Wow in the World, Mindy leads Guy Raz and the gang in an exploration of the bonkerballs science of why music moves us - literally! Inspired by new neuroscience brain research from McGill University, this special episode features three brand-new original songs, as the gang discovers how our brains and bodies don't just hear music- they sync up and become part of the beat! from dancing neurons to emotional melodies, it's the Who, What, When, Where, How, and WOW in the world of how music makes us sing, dance, and feel all the feels.

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!

Originally aired 12/1/25.

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Become the Music: The Science Behind Brains and the Beat (Encore)

What do questions and answers, piano songs, and giggles 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 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 hang loose and vibe while answering your questions! Plus, Dennis plays a song on the piano... about playing songs on the piano! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "A Case FOR the Giggles" from Wow in the World—an episode all about laughter, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"A Case FOR the Giggles" originally aired on August 7th, 2017, and explores how laughter can be good for you! And also, contagious! 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 questions, answers, and laughter facts that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 8/20/23.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WeWow on the Weekend: Q&A, and a Case For the Giggles! (Encore)

Guy Raz and Dennis hear strange and terrible noises coming from Mindy’s gingerbread mansion. Concerned, they investigate and discover that Mindy is having a chaotic baseball stadium organ lesson with the eccentric Professor Cadenza. The gang, including Gramma G-Force and Thomas Fingerling, attempts to help Mindy improve her playing. Guy Raz explains the importance of practice, using a scientific study about how repeated practice helps mice remember scents to show that practice can also help Mindy master the organ. Does practice really make permanent? It’s the Who, What, When, Where, How, and Wow in the World of repetition and the brain!

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Practice Makes Permanent (8/26/24)

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