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
Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites (Encore - 8/12/19)
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 …
00:24:09 |
Mon 12 Aug 2019
How To Talk To A Dog (Encore - 8/5/19)
Is that dog wearing glasses?! Guy Raz has a new four-legged friend, but he's having trouble bonding with him. Good thing Mindy knows the scientifically-proven very best way to talk to dogs! This week…
00:22:22 |
Mon 05 Aug 2019
WAIT...WAIT...ARE THOSE MARSHMALLOWS? Why Kids Are Better At Waiting Than Adults (Encore - 7/29/19)
New scientific research suggests that kids these days are better than grownups when it comes to waiting. WHAT?! Join Mindy and Guy Raz in the waiting room of the dentist's office, as they explore how…
00:23:46 |
Mon 29 Jul 2019
Your Crabby Pee Is Scaring Me! (Encore - 7/22/19)
What's that scent wafting through the murky waters off the coast of Georgia? Well if you're a mud crab, you'll know that it's the smell of fear. But where does it come from? And how do we know? Join …
00:30:25 |
Mon 22 Jul 2019
Now Watch Me Drip Drip: The Science Of Slower Melting Ice Cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! But what's up with all the melting on hot summer days? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they scour the globe in search of a special new ingredient, that's …
00:21:29 |
Mon 15 Jul 2019
Un-BEE-lievable Bees! (Encore - 7/8/19)
You won't bee-lieve your ears! Join Detective Mindy and Inspector Raz, an un-bee-table crime fighting duo, as they try to crack the case of the missing bees! It's all in this episode as we explore th…
00:20:10 |
Mon 08 Jul 2019
Brain Freeze! (Encore - 7/1/19)
What in the world is Brain Freeze? Why in the world does it happen when we're enjoying a cold, tasty treat? And how in the world do we get rid of it?! Grab an ice-cold refreshing drink, and get ready…
00:13:41 |
Mon 01 Jul 2019
An Eyebrow Evolution! (Encore - 6/24/19)
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 …
00:26:17 |
Mon 24 Jun 2019
G-Force Vs. Wasabi: How The Brain Registers Pain
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 he…
00:23:34 |
Mon 17 Jun 2019
A Sunbrella For The Planet (6/10/19)
Summer days are getting hotter and hotter! For us humans, it's as easy as drinking a cool glass of water, lathering ourselves in sunscreen and putting up a parasol! But what about the planet? How do …
00:23:31 |
Mon 10 Jun 2019
Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly
What in the world can a giant ostrich and a prehistoric dinosaur tell us about the evolution of flight? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, a dino robot, and escaped zoo ostrich as they explore the Who, What, When,…
00:29:15 |
Mon 03 Jun 2019
Scaredy Sharks & The Science of Fear
Darkness? Orcas? Turns out, everyone's afraid of something! Even the Great White Shark, the most fearsome predator in the seven seas! But afraid of what? And why? And how can this fear impact the res…
00:26:06 |
Mon 27 May 2019
Getting Nosey About the Science of Smell: Why Different Sniffs Get Different Whiffs!
Scientists have long known that different people experience different smells, well...differently! But Why? And How? Join Mindy and Guy Raz in their new backyard Ol'Factory of bottled up odors, as the…
00:29:30 |
Mon 20 May 2019
An UnFROGettable Day At the Museum of Wow!
The Museum of Wow just opened its new amphibian exhibit, and everyone from pollywogs to old croaks agree that the new discoveries featured there are positively ribbeting! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, Reggie,…
00:26:46 |
Mon 13 May 2019
Pull A Face! The Science Of Four-Legged Facial Mimicry
Hook your fingers in your cheeks, push your nose up with your thumb and strap yourselves in as Mindy and Guy head to the Interspecies Face Pulling World Championships to see the best funny face maker…
00:28:05 |
Mon 06 May 2019
Drop That Beat and Cut The Cheese...For Science!
Would you care for a little brie marinated in hip hop? How about some cheddar dipped in rock and roll? Swiss serenaded by an up-beat pop classic! Turns out that cheese have preferences when it comes …
00:26:46 |
Mon 29 Apr 2019
Here Comes The Sun-Powered Energy!
It's Cyber Funday on Wow in the World, and Mindy is taking full advantage of all the good deals! Sales on everything thing she's ever wanted and everything she never even knew she wanted! But is her …
00:28:17 |
Mon 22 Apr 2019
MY ASTEROID IS BLOWING UP!
Imagine a giant asteroid is out in space and headed on a collision course with planet Earth. Your mission, is to annihilate this giant mass of space rock before it can even get close. What do you do?…
00:27:22 |
Mon 15 Apr 2019
And The Winner Is...RICEQUAKE!
You might think that rice krispies belong in the kitchen, but as Guy Raz and Mindy find out at the Annual Nom Nom Foodie Awards, they also belong on the big screen and in the lab! Join Mindy and Guy …
00:21:29 |
Mon 08 Apr 2019
Song Of The Singing Mouse
What do humans, bottlenose dolphins, and the singing mice of the Costa Rican cloud forests have in common? Well according to a new scientific study, we all share the power of singing...in duets! But …
00:27:28 |
Mon 01 Apr 2019
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