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
- 1029
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Wow in the World + The Story Pirates in Do You SEE What I HEAR?
This week, it's a double scoop of our first ever, Wow in the World Podcast Scrambler! In this episode, Guy Raz and Mindy team up with the Story Pirates Podcast to explore the latest science behind SY…
00:38:53 |
Mon 28 May 2018
Somefin Smells Fishy In Here! (How Fish Oil Makes Us Smarter) Part 2
After discovering on last week's episode that fish oil contains offishoily fintastic benefits for our brains, Guy Raz and Mindy decide to take the plunge on a wild aquatic adventure to experience HOW…
00:30:40 |
Mon 21 May 2018
Somefin Smells Fishy In Here! (How Fish Oil Makes Us Smarter) Part 1
What in the World is that fishy smell coming from Guy Raz's refrigerator? And how in the world could it's contents help us to learn and sleep better? And who in the world was the first to discover th…
00:23:02 |
Mon 14 May 2018
The Very Hungry Black Hole
Mindy's going to need a few tips if she's going to win the local eating competition. Lucky for her, Guy Raz knows the best eater in the universe! The supermassive black hole at the center of our gala…
00:27:40 |
Mon 07 May 2018
Your Crabby Pee Is Scaring Me!
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 30 Apr 2018
Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs!
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 treated…
00:30:07 |
Mon 23 Apr 2018
Operation Earth: How To Be Cool To A Planet That's Hot
We've all heard of Climate Change, but what is it, and why is it bad news for planet Earth? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they go back in time in an effort to protect our future! It's the Who, Wha…
00:29:15 |
Mon 16 Apr 2018
All-Natural Superheroes Part 2
Forget Spiderman, The Hulk and Captain America, there are already thousands of real superheroes already lurking among us; in nature. From heat vision to the immortality join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas …
00:28:18 |
Mon 09 Apr 2018
All-Natural Superheroes Part 1
Forget Spiderman, The Hulk and Captain America, there are already thousands of real superheroes already lurking among us; in nature. From heat vision to the immortality join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas …
00:22:31 |
Mon 02 Apr 2018
Smart-Bots
From self-driving cars to chess-playing robots, oh my! Artificial intelligence is all around us, and it's only getting smarter. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on a computational quest to discover the …
00:32:54 |
Mon 26 Mar 2018
Anti-Social Animals
Guy Raz and Mindy look at the social structures of different animal species and see how being antisocial might be a good thing ... if you're a marmot! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they go hike th…
00:31:48 |
Mon 19 Mar 2018
Spaced Out Pen Pal - Part 2
So you're going to visit your pen pal on the the International Space Station. You've got your spacesuit, and now, all you need now is a way to get there! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an out of th…
00:24:43 |
Mon 12 Mar 2018
Spaced Out Pen Pal - Part 1
E-mail is great, but nothing beats a nice, old fashioned, hand written letter. But what do you do when your pen pal lives on the International Space Station?! You suit up of course! Spacesuit up! Joi…
00:27:21 |
Mon 05 Mar 2018
Hey Mars! Put A Ring On It!
One of Mars' moons is on a collision course with the red planet! But don't worry, it won't happen for another 5 million years or so. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an extraterrestrial adventure, as…
00:23:44 |
Mon 26 Feb 2018
Two-Headed Space Worms (Encore - 2/19/18)
What in the world are Planarian Flatworms? Why in the world did scientists send them on a mission to outer space? And where in the world are their mouths if not on their heads?! Join Guy Raz and Mind…
00:21:44 |
Mon 19 Feb 2018
Where Did We Come From? (Encore - 2/12/18)
Where in in the world did we come from? How in the world did we get here? Who in the world were our ancient ancestors? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they travel back in time to discover the histor…
00:29:01 |
Mon 12 Feb 2018
Invasion of the Sea Pickles (Encore - 2/5/18)
What in the world is a Sea Pickle? Where in the world can you find them? And Why in the world do scientists refer to them as the 'Unicorn of the Sea?' Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz for latest Who, Wh…
00:15:48 |
Mon 05 Feb 2018
The Total Solar Eclipse (When the Moon Photobombs the Sun) (Encore - 1/29/18)
What in the world is a Total Solar Eclipse? Why in the world is it so rare? When and Where in the world can we watch it happen? And how in the world can we view it without hurting our eyeballs? That'…
00:21:21 |
Mon 29 Jan 2018
Recess 101
How in the world does recess make us smarter? Where in the world do kids enjoy the most of it? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an expedition to better understand the science of taking a break! It's …
00:19:31 |
Mon 22 Jan 2018
Stick it Right Here, Sluggo! (Encore - 1/15/18)
How in the world could a slug help doctors to perform surgery on humans? Where in the world can you find the slug with the stickiest slime? Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz on their the slimiest and "ti…
00:22:36 |
Mon 15 Jan 2018
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