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Wow in the World

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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Latest Episodes:

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Astounding Sounding Apr 16, 2021

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What’s Mindy doing lying on the floor? And how does she think that’s going to help her hear anything?! We’ve got questions AND answers on this ear-resistible round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from fiction about NOISE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Painting the Town Cool Apr 12, 2021

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You might have heard of the phrase ‘Paint the Town Red’ but how about ‘Paint the Town Cool’?! Join Mindy and Guy as they attend an art exhibition showcasing the whitest paint ever created. It might not sound like much, but this paint is set to fight climate change and help us all keep our cool! It’s the who, what, where, why, how and wow of PAINT SCIENCE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - What's in an Age? Apr 09, 2021

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How is Mindy going to guess Guy Raz’s age just by looking at his teeth and toenails? We’ve got the answers you need on this age defying round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about AGE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rat-A-Tat Tickle Attack: Do Rats Even Like Being Tickled? Apr 05, 2021

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Mindy and Reggie are on the top of the Gingerbread Mansion fishing... for rats!? But will they be tickled pink when the rats come to tickle them?! Learn with Mindy and Guy Raz all about a recent study that suggests that, just like us, some rats giggle when they get tickled! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and WOW in the world of RAT TICKLIN'! Want to learn more about the science behind how rats react to tickling? Click here to see some of the resources we used to help write this episode! Click here for a printable "Wowsheet" to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Lightning Bug Lighting Apr 02, 2021

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Mindy and Guy Raz are trying to be more eco-friendly, so Guy is showing off his compost bin. Mindy also had a BRIGHT idea of how she can conserve energy… but what does this have to do with INSECTS?! We’ve got questions AND answers on the Season 3 premiere of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find facts from fiction about INSECTS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Constructing Creativity: How Science And Art Aren't So Far Apart Mar 29, 2021

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After months of hard work, sweat, and cake tiers, Mindy is now ready to unveil her newly remodeled Gingerbread Palace! But when creativity leads to catastophe, it's up to Mindy, Guy, and their friends to fix this dessert designed disaster! So where do they even begin? By using creative problem solving skills from scientists AND artists! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of CREATIVITY! Want to learn more about the science behind creativity? Click here to see some of the resources we used to help write this episode! Click here for a printable "Wowsheet" to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

G-Force Vs. Wasabi: How The Brain Registers Pain (encore) Mar 22, 2021

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It’s time for another spicy smack down in the world of Wow, and this time Gramma G-Force and a Naked Mole Rat go head to head in a battle of...Wasabi?! How will our fearless competitors handle the heat? And what does their brain have to do with it? A new scientific study just might have what it takes to predict the results before the competition even begins! It’s The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of the brain on pain! (originally aired 6/17/19). Want to learn more about the science behind wasabi's painful kick? Click here to see some of the resources we used to help write this episode! Click here for a printable "Wowsheet" to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An Eyebrow Evolution! (encore) Mar 15, 2021

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Once upon a time, our earliest human ancestors all had a permanent case of 'angry face' due to the big bony ridges on their foreheads. Over time we've evolved flexible brows that can communicate our complex emotions. Evolutionary anthropologists are trying to figure out why. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an ancient family reunion, and discover the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW in the world of eyebrows! (originally aired 8/13/18) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites (encore) Mar 08, 2021

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Having trouble breaking through the bitter bites of nature's leafiest greens and cocoa beans? Well before you do that spit-take, you may want to chew on this nature's candy just a little longer! New research suggests that the key savoring the bitter flavors of brussel sprouts, kale, and even coffee, can be found in your spit! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of SALIVA! (originally aired 9/10/18) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are You Smarter Than A Toilet? (encore) Mar 01, 2021

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Are you tired of the same old toilet? Mindy is! And thanks to a team of engineers at Stanford University, a newer, smarter, toilet is on the horizon! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis at the Bathroom Showcase, as they learn the latest in new toilet technology! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of SMART TOILETS! (Originally aired 5/4/20) 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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