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
BANG! Where'd This Universe Come From?!
Where in the world did our universe come from? How in the world was it formed? And what in the world happened to ALL of us on August 17th 2017 without any of us even realizing? Join Guy Raz and Mindy…
00:31:30 |
Mon 08 Jan 2018
Homegrown Genome
What in the world is gene editing technology? How in the world could it help certain humans? And why in the world would we use it to bring the past to the future? Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas as they …
00:22:05 |
Mon 01 Jan 2018
A Dog's Nose Always Knows
What in the world is a dog's secret sniffing power? How in the world do their noses know more than ours? And why are we putting these noses to work? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they explore late…
00:24:31 |
Mon 25 Dec 2017
3D Printing the Future!
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…
00:22:27 |
Mon 18 Dec 2017
Totally Spiced Out!
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 11 Dec 2017
Oh My Bleach! Save Our Reef!
What in the world is coral bleaching? Where in the world is it happening? And how the world are starfish involved? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an underwater adventure to Australia's Great Barrie…
00:28:10 |
Mon 04 Dec 2017
WANTED: Giant Rat For Cracking Coconuts
Why in the world are coconuts so tough to crack? Where in the world can you find a giant rodent to do it for you? And what in the world did scientists finally discover after 90 years of waiting? Join…
00:17:01 |
Mon 27 Nov 2017
Why Horses Can't Wear Flip Flops
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…
00:23:22 |
Mon 20 Nov 2017
That's NUTS!
Where in the world do squirrels hide their nuts? And how in the world do they remember where to find them again? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they get up close and personal with the organizational habit…
00:20:21 |
Mon 13 Nov 2017
Hey Onion! You're Makin' Me Cry!
*NEW EPISODE!* Why in the world do onions make us cry? How in the world does it even work? And what in the world would happen if onions were to lose this special power? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas …
00:18:29 |
Mon 06 Nov 2017
Stick it Right Here, Sluggo! (Encore - 10/30/17)
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…
00:22:37 |
Mon 30 Oct 2017
A Case FOR The Giggles (Encore: 10/23/2017)
Why in the world do they say that "laughter is the best medicine?" How in the world do you catch a case of the giggles? And what in the world is a Laughing Yogi?! Try not to LOL, as Guy Raz and Mindy…
00:13:55 |
Mon 23 Oct 2017
Brain Freeze! (Encore - 10/16/17)
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 16 Oct 2017
Hot Buttered Popcorn...PEE?!? (Encore - 10/9/17)
How in the world does hot buttered popcorn smell so good? Where in the world can we find that smell in the wild? And what in the world does PEE have to do with it? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an…
00:16:45 |
Mon 09 Oct 2017
Let's Flamingle! (Encore - 10/2/17)
How in the world can studying flamingos help humans? And Why in the world are flamingos pink anyway? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for the Who, What, When, Where Why, How and Wow in the world of fanc…
00:19:33 |
Mon 02 Oct 2017
Bag O' Worms & The Velocity Of Poop (Encore - 9/25/17)
What in the world do wax worms eat? How in the world has it taken us this long to talk about poop science? Join Guy Raz and Mindy as they wax-poetic about waxworms and referee the stinkiest race imag…
00:20:47 |
Mon 25 Sep 2017
A Hermit Crab Housing Crisis And The Great Human Vs. Rabbit Race (Encore: 09/18/2017)
What in the world motivates hermit crabs to fight for the ultimate dream shell? How in the world would the fastest runner in the universe fare in a running race with a rabbit? Join Mindy and Guy Raz …
00:22:27 |
Mon 18 Sep 2017
Thank You! Thank You!
Welp, that's a wrap on the first season of Wow in the World! Thank you so much for joining us on this big adventure! We're giving Reggie a short break to rest his wings while we search the globe for …
00:13:22 |
Mon 11 Sep 2017
Mucus Mansions & Pooping Plastic
What the the world can be done about the plastic junking up our oceans? How in the world can a tiny pooping sea creature help to solve the problem? And how in the world can you get a good deal on a f…
00:22:30 |
Thu 07 Sep 2017
It's Raining Diamonds!
Where in the world is it raining diamonds? What in the world are diamonds made of anyway? And how in the world can we forecast the "weather" on Neptune and Uranus? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for o…
00:18:23 |
Mon 04 Sep 2017
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