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
Martian Beach Party (10/11/21)
On the quest to find the best beach in the galaxy, Mindy and Guy Raz need to travel a little far from home. How far from home, you ask?! To Mars of course! Join Mindy and Guy Raz on this intergalacti…
00:21:56 |
Mon 11 Oct 2021
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Part Animal, All Wow
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 08 Oct 2021
Who, When, Wow! - Shirley Chisholm
Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they listen to the first episode of Who, When, Wow! Today, we meet Shirley Chisholm WHO brought her leadership skills and fighting spirit to Washington D.C. as the first ele…
00:29:47 |
Wed 06 Oct 2021
Screaming For Science
It's time to make some noise!! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they head to ScreamCon to unpack the six different types of human screams, and learn why not all screams are so bad! It's the who, what, when,…
00:27:19 |
Mon 04 Oct 2021
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Don't Let It Go To Waste!
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 01 Oct 2021
Pop-Up Pasta Party
Pop the... pasta?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the rest of the crew in Mindy's Noodle Caboodle as they discover the HOWs and WOWs of a new kind of noodle! What does 2D pasta look like?! And how could it…
00:26:05 |
Mon 27 Sep 2021
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Cat's Meow! (Encore - 9/24/21)
Why is Mindy's new album up for a Grammy G-Force Award? And what does that have to do with CATS?! We've got questions AND answers on this purrfect round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging yo…
00:09:19 |
Fri 24 Sep 2021
Is There Life on Venus? (Encore - 9/20/21)
Sci-Fi Drive-in movie night has Guy Raz and Mindy dreaming about life on other planets. And it just so happens that a team of researchers may (or may not) have discovered evidence of life on...VENUS?…
00:25:57 |
Mon 20 Sep 2021
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Some Body To Love (Encore - 9/17/21)
Why are Mindy and Guy so excited to stare at their fingers and toes?! And isn't it what's on the inside that counts?! We've got questions AND answers on today's SKINcredible round of Two Whats?! And …
00:10:04 |
Fri 17 Sep 2021
Need to Settle A Dispute? Try Venom! (Encore - 9/13/21)
A new toy craze has taken over the neighborhood, with friends turning into foes over rare “Boo Boo Beanie Boppers.” Mindy is reminded of a new study that explores the interesting dispute settling tac…
00:27:14 |
Mon 13 Sep 2021
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Animal Talent Show (Encore - 9/10/21)
Why is Mindy hosting an animal talent show? And which animal has a talent for sweating? We've got questions AND answers on today's wild round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging YOU to find t…
00:10:33 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Slingshot Spider (Encore - 9/6/21)
The carnivals in town! But this is a carnival with a special twist; each ride is based on a special animal ability! There's Bombardier Beetle Blasters, The Mantis Shrimp Punching Bag and, the scaries…
00:27:25 |
Mon 06 Sep 2021
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Species Feces! (Encore - 9/3/21)
What is Guy Raz’s Elephant book made from? And what does it have to do with animal poop?! We’ve got questions AND answers on this smelly round of Two Whats!? & A Wow! We’re challenging you to find fa…
00:09:26 |
Fri 03 Sep 2021
So You've Been Swallowed By A Frog (Encore - 8/30/21)
When Mindy awakes the whole neighborhood for some morning mindfulness, Guy Raz and the gang find themselves stuck in a stomach-churning guided meditation that offers only one way out...of a FROG. It’…
00:26:41 |
Mon 30 Aug 2021
Back to School WeWow Day 5
It's Day 5 of our special Back to School Edition of WeWow! To wrap up the week, we're sharing out our discoveries! Listen to all the discoveries from fellow tinkering scientists around the world, and…
00:07:35 |
Fri 27 Aug 2021
Back to School WeWow Day 4
It's Day 4 of our special Back to School Edition of WeWow! Now that we've already planned and tested our ideas, it's time to use our new knowledge and improve! Today is all about tinkering and re-tin…
00:09:11 |
Thu 26 Aug 2021
Back to School WeWow Day 3
It's Day 3 of our special Back to School Edition of WeWow! Put on your tinkering caps, because today we're planning, testing, and creating! Call us at 1-888-7WOW-WOW to let us know how your experimen…
00:12:33 |
Wed 25 Aug 2021
Back to School WeWow Day 2
It's Day 2 of our special Back to School Edition of WeWow! Bring your critical thinking skills to the Laboratory of Bad Ideas, because today we're identifying problems and solutions for recess! Then,…
00:06:31 |
Tue 24 Aug 2021
Back to School WeWow Day 1: Recess 101
It's Day 1 of our special Back to School Edition of WeWow! Today, we're looking back at one of our favorite school themed episodes of Wow in the World, "Recess 101!" This week, we'll be thinking and …
00:22:06 |
Mon 23 Aug 2021
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Lighten Up! (Encore - 8/20/21)
Why is Mindy tip-toeing around? And can we please turn on a light?! We’ve got questions AND answers on today’s illuminating round of Two Whats?! & A Wow! We’re challenging you to find facts from fict…
00:10:13 |
Fri 20 Aug 2021
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