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
- 1033
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Exploding Ants! (Encore - 11/12/18)
You ant gonna believe this! A new ant species has been discovered in the jungles of Southeast Asia! And while these tiny insects may look similar to the ants we know, they are literally BURSTING surp…
00:21:57 |
Mon 12 Nov 2018
Why Horses Can't Wear Flip Flops (Encore - 11/5/18)
How in the world did horses get their hooves? What in the world is the difference between their feet and ours? And when in the world did tiny dog-sized horses roam the earth? Join Guy Raz and Mindy f…
00:23:23 |
Mon 05 Nov 2018
Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs! (Encore - 10/29/18)
Almost 100 years ago, Alexander Fleming discovered what would go on to become the world's first antibiotic. Nearly a century later, the bacterial infections and diseases these antibiotics once treate…
00:30:07 |
Mon 29 Oct 2018
EAR YE! EAR YE! How The Shape Of Our Ears Affects The Way We Hear! (Encore - 10/22/18)
Get ready and prepare those two fleshy little sea shells on the side of your head for the science of sound! That's right, we're talking ear science! Join Guy and Mindy as they explore the who, what, …
00:23:27 |
Mon 22 Oct 2018
Your Crabby Pee Is Scaring Me! (Encore - 10/15/18)
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 15 Oct 2018
BANG! Where'd this universe come from?! (Encore - 10/8/18)
What in the world can you create with a 3D printer? How in the world does it work? Where in the world is it being used OUT of this world? And WHY in the world is Mindy pouring pancake batter into a l…
00:31:30 |
Mon 08 Oct 2018
3D Printing the Future! (Encore - 10/1/18)
What in the world can you create with a 3D printer? How in the world does it work? Where in the world is it being used OUT of this world? And WHY in the world is Mindy pouring pancake batter into a l…
00:22:28 |
Mon 01 Oct 2018
Totally Spiced Out! (Encore - 9/24/18)
What in the world makes chili peppers hot? How in the world do we measure their spiciness? And where in the world are kids least likely to get spiced out? Get ready to be SPICED OUT with Mindy Thomas…
00:25:32 |
Mon 24 Sep 2018
WAIT...WAIT...ARE THOSE MARSHMALLOWS? Why Kids Are Better At Waiting Than Adults
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 17 Sep 2018
Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites
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 …
00:24:08 |
Mon 10 Sep 2018
How To Sleep Your Way to Victory
We all know a good night's sleep is good for our bodies, but did you know it could also increase your odds of winning the big race? Join Guy Raz and Mindy as they snooze, snore, and put this new scie…
00:22:43 |
Mon 03 Sep 2018
The Dinosaur With Dandruff
Don't scritch scratch that itchy, flaky scalp! Take it from the Beipiaosaurus, it doesn't help! Join Mindy and Guy Raz, and a tiny T-Rex as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow …
00:21:59 |
Mon 27 Aug 2018
An Intergalactic Interloper!
It came from another solar system! No, it's not the latest sci-fi summer blockbuster; it's science! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World o…
00:25:55 |
Mon 20 Aug 2018
An Eyebrow Evolution!
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 13 Aug 2018
An Aurora Named Steve
There's a new natural phenomenon in town and he's putting on a light show! Scientists are learning more and more about this mysterious new aurora and have even given it a name! So join Mindy and Guy …
00:24:00 |
Mon 06 Aug 2018
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 …
00:21:25 |
Mon 30 Jul 2018
The Curious Case of the Everlasting Storm
Crash! Crack! Boom! No need to duck and cover during this incredible thunderstorm! It's been going on for hundreds of years! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they make there way out to Venezuela to hunt dow…
00:25:12 |
Mon 23 Jul 2018
Exploding Ants!
You ant gonna believe this! A new ant species has been discovered in the jungles of Southeast Asia! And while these tiny insects may look similar to the ants we know, they are literally BURSTING surp…
00:21:57 |
Mon 16 Jul 2018
Un-BEE-lievable Bees!
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 |
Fri 06 Jul 2018
Do Birds Of A Feather Flock Together?
Reggie is away on his migration vacation! He's been all over the place; China, Hawaii, New Zealand! But how in the world do our avian friends pull of such feats of endurance? Join Mindy and Guy Raz a…
00:27:31 |
Mon 02 Jul 2018
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