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Wow in the World
Tinkercast · Kids & family
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…
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The Spooky Science of the Heebie-Jeebies: Can We Feel Sounds that We Can't Hear?
Have you ever walked into a room that just gave you the creeps? In this eerie episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz investigate the science behind why some places give us the heebie-jeebies! When Baby Dennis insists that a ghost is lurking in his basement, Mindy and Guy set out to uncover the truth. Is it a…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Nap Time, Baby Dennis, and Snoozing Your Way To Victory! (Encore)
What do nap time, Baby Dennis, and sports 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 sleep science encore episode that'll…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Reviewsies, "Bryce Likes," and Spit-Takes! (Encore)
What do listening to music, things Bryce likes, and saliva 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 saliva science…
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Hank Green – Guess the True Facts about this Science Communicator, YouTuber, Author, and Comedian!
What does it take to become a science YouTuber, author, and comedian, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Hank Green to share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about his life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play…
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Undead Arachnids! Meet the “Zombie" Spider Scaring Away its Predators!
Is this one of nature’s best Halloween costumes? In this spooky episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz embark on a creepy, crawly adventure to uncover the secrets of a newly discovered Amazonian spider species with a seriously spooky superpower! When Guy Raz’s peaceful evening of reading is interrupted by a…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Chewing Gum, Reviewsies, and Everlasting Storms! (Encore)
What do chewing gum, Reviewsies, and everlasting storms 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 stormy encore episode…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Dodgeball, Crafternoons, and Exploding Ants! (Encore)
What do dodgeball, arts and crafts, and exploding ants 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 explosive encore…
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Squash The Competition (Encore)
This week, Two Whats?! And a Wow, brings you a seasonal favorite fruit: We’re all about pumpkins! Mindy & Guy will carve through things to separate the fall facts from the gourd goofiness. Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more details. ✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more: Grownups can visit…
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Not All Fin and Games! What Happens to the Ecosystem When Pet Goldfish Go Wild?!
How does this little fish cause big problems for an ecosystem? In this ecology adventure about invasive species, freshwater ecosystems, animal behavior, and the surprising power of a pet goldfish, Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis, Gramma G-Force, and Thomas Fingerling dive into a wild mystery: how could one tiny pet fish grow…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Charcuterie Boards and Capsaicin! (Encore)
What do charcuterie boards and hot chili peppers 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 spiciness encore episode…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Reviewsies and Coral Reefs! (Encore)
What do Reviewsies and coral reefs 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 coral reef encore episode that'll have the…
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - World Wide Web (Encore)
We’re spinning a web of WOW in this round of Two What’s?! And A Wow! Find the facts from the fiction about SPIDERS! ✨ 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…
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Sneak Peek: World Organization of Wowzers Members-Only Meeting - October 2026
On the first Wednesday of every month, the President of the World Organization of Wowzers, Dennis, holds an official meeting exclusively for members of the World Organization of Wowzers! On this month’s agenda: Baby Dennis’s unicycle recital, welcoming the newest new members, and a new segment – Ask Dennis Anything!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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RoachBot to the Rescue! Meet the Six-Legged Cyborg Superhero Built for Search and Rescue
It'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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Rock Around the Clock! How Archaeologists Solved a 2,000-Year-Old Board Game Mystery
What 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…
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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…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Nicknames, Q&A, and Chocolate! (Encore)
What do nicknames, questions, and chocolate 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 chocolate-y encore episode that'll…
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Dr. Alok Patel – Guess the True Facts about this Doctor and National TV Journalist!
What does it take to become a medical doctor and on-camera health expert, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Dr. Alok Patel to share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about his life. This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to…
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Teach Like an Orangutan! What Makes These Great Apes Such Great Teachers? (Encore)
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…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Special Guest Post Officer Jellybird and Brain Freezes! (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…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Mail Deliveries and Kissing Fish! (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…
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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!
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…
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Constructing Creativity: How Science And Art Aren’t So Far Apart (Encore)
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…
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