Wow in the World
The #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"!
New episodes come out every Monday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+, Wondery+ Kids on Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 1032
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - So You Think You Can Small Talk (10/21/22)
Why is Mindy playing with a small talk generator?! And what does this have to do with animal communication?! We've got the questions AND answers in this chatty round of Two What's?! And A Wow! We're …
00:11:18 |
Fri 21 Oct 2022
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Salmon (10/17/22)
There's a mysterious salmon killer on the loose, and who better to crack the case than Detectives Guy Raz and Mindy!? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the whole crew as they uncover once and for all why in t…
00:25:11 |
Mon 17 Oct 2022
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Feeding Frenzy (10/14/22)
Why are there lions, badgers, and flamingos coming to Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? We've got the questions AND answers in this wild round of Two What's And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the fa…
00:09:12 |
Fri 14 Oct 2022
Zoo Zoom Famous: Life Hacks From A Professional Cricket (10/10/22)
Mindy wants to take the internet by storm with her ZooZoom animal life hack videos. For this video demonstration, Mindy is showing off how crickets use tools to find their one true love! When Guy Raz…
00:22:52 |
Mon 10 Oct 2022
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Hot Topic (10/7/22)
Why is Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion freezing... and hot... and snowing?! And what does this have to do with seasons!!?? We've got the questions AND the answers in this seasonal round of Two Whats?! An…
00:10:19 |
Fri 07 Oct 2022
Painting the Town Cool (10/3/22)
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 n…
00:25:14 |
Mon 03 Oct 2022
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Part Animal, All Wow (9/30/22)
What do koalas and Mindy have in common? And why are Mindy and Guy Raz comparing themselves to animals anyway?! We've got the questions AND answers in this paw-some round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We…
00:09:35 |
Fri 30 Sep 2022
What Happened to the Dinosaurs?! (9/26/22)
Mindy and Guy Raz are getting to the bottom of what happened to all the dinosaurs on their trip to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, when they discover they've traveled back in time 66 million years! …
00:20:36 |
Mon 26 Sep 2022
WeWow Back to School - Day 5: The Science of Awe
Welcome back to Back to School Week at WeWow! Today, we're listening to "The Science of Awe" and making egg shells disappear right before our eyes! Tinker with today's tinkering challenge and share y…
00:31:06 |
Fri 23 Sep 2022
WeWow Back to School - Day 1: Constructing Creativity!
It's Back to School week at WeWow! This week, we'll listen to some of your favorite episodes of Wow in the World and give you tinkering challenges to try at home. Today, we're listening to "Construct…
00:33:11 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Show Your Colors (9/16/22)
Why is the whiteboard blue?! And what does that have to do with the WOWs of color! It's another colorful round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about colors, and now it's up…
00:15:39 |
Fri 16 Sep 2022
Toothbrushing Microbots: Coming to a Mouth Near You? (9/12/22)
When Thomas Fingerling loses a tooth, Mindy puts her knowledge of dentistry and robotics TOOTH the test! Get up close and personal with Thomas Fingerling's mouth – and the tiny robots working to keep…
00:24:37 |
Mon 12 Sep 2022
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Word is the Word (9/9/22)
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!
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00:16:02 |
Fri 09 Sep 2022
Nose-Picking Friends (9/5/22)
Mindy is throwing a nose picking party... to test friendship, of course! Learn the HOW and WOW of why researchers think the way you smell may affect who you want to be friends with! It's the who, wha…
00:28:04 |
Mon 05 Sep 2022
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Medical Marvels (9/2/22)
Guy Raz is showing off his latest addition to his first aid kit, but what does this have to do with medical marvels? We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about medical marvels, and it's up to you to gues…
00:16:10 |
Fri 02 Sep 2022
Skydiving Salamander (8/29/22)
Is it a bird? Is it a Reggie? Is it a Plane?! No, it's a salamander?! Learn about the salamander that flies from the highest heights of the trees in the California Redwoods. Join Mindy, Guy, Dennis, …
00:19:57 |
Mon 29 Aug 2022
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Don't Let It Go To Waste! (8/26/22)
Why are Mindy and Guy Raz serving up old bad ideas?! And what does this have to do with recycling?! We've got questions AND answers on this eco-friendly round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challeng…
00:09:56 |
Fri 26 Aug 2022
Rat-A-Tat Tickle Attack: Do Rats Even Like Being Tickled? (8/22/22)
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 stud…
00:23:52 |
Mon 22 Aug 2022
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - How Hairrific!
Why is Mindy bringing out her super glue?! And what does this have to do with hair?! We've got the WOWs and the WHATS for this hair-raising round of Two Whats And A Wow! It's up to you to find the tr…
00:15:09 |
Fri 19 Aug 2022
Drive-Thru Dolphin Spa
Why is Mindy lassoing a drive thru car wash?! And what does this have to do with dolphins?! Find out the WOW of how coral mucus can help keep the skin of dolphins happy and healthy! It's the who, wha…
00:23:45 |
Mon 15 Aug 2022
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