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Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and families, sharing the most amazing stories in science, technology, and new discoveries happening in the world around us. 

Each week, join hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz as they take curious kids and their grown-ups on a cartoon for the ear journey filled with laughter, adventure, and wow-worthy stories. From the tiniest microbes to the farthest reaches of space, every episode of Wow in the World inspires wonder, fuels imagination, and makes science fun for the whole family. 

New episodes of Wow in the World come out every Monday for free! Plus, each week listeners get even more opportunities to say WOW with two other shows: Two Whats?! And A WOW!, a science-based game show, and WeWow, a rewatch, or should we say relisten, behind-the-scenes talk show hosted by our World Organization of Wowzers president, Dennis, featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages! 

🎉 Want to keep the Wow going? Grownups can join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at https://bit.ly/46CDndK to receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities and exclusive access to members-only events! Plus, grownups help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world!

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3IsPeBR. 

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Wow in the World

Mindy is hosting a positively WOW-tacular dino-themed dinner party ... and you're invited. But there's one problem ... someone ate the main course! Join Mindy, Guy and the rest of the gang as they try to solve the mystery of who gobbled up the dino descendant. It's the who, when, where, why, how and WOW of paleontology! Originally aired 12/2/24.

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Dino Dinner

Dennis and Reggie and Baby Dennis read reviewsies plus an encore episode of, “The Curious Case of the Everlasting Storm!” If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo. Originally aired 4/21/24.

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WeWow on the Weekend

Dennis and Reggie have an award-winning crafternoon plus an encore episode, “Exploding Ants!” If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo. Originally aired 4/20/24.

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Time to get your “waddle” on! Our next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow is all about everyone’s favorite flightless feathered friend… The penguin! Guy & Mindy will sort out the emperors from the chinstraps and give you real facts about these fantastic birds. Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more details. Originally aired 9/6/24.

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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - In It to Penguin It

In this special musical 250th episode of Wow in the World, Mindy leads Guy Raz and the gang in an exploration of the bonkerballs science of why music moves us - literally! Inspired by new neuroscience brain research from McGill University, this special episode features three brand-new original songs, as the gang discovers how our brains and bodies don't just hear music- they sync up and become part of the beat! from dancing neurons to emotional melodies, it's the Who, What, When, Where, How, and WOW in the world of how music makes us sing, dance, and feel all the feels.

Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and families, sharing the most amazing stories in science, technology, and new discoveries happening in the world around us. Each week, join hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz as they take curious kids and their grown-ups on a cartoon for the ear journey filled with laughter, adventure, and wow-worthy stories. From the tiniest microbes to the farthest reaches of space, every episode of Wow in the World inspires wonder, fuels imagination, and makes science fun for the whole family.

New episodes of Wow in the World come out every Monday for free! Plus, each week listeners get even more opportunities to say WOW with two other shows: Two Whats?! And A WOW!, a science-based game show, and WeWow, a rewatch, or should we say relisten, behind-the-scenes talk show hosted by our World Organization of Wowzers president, Dennis, featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages!

🎉 Want to keep the Wow going? Grownups can join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at https://bit.ly/46CDndK to receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities and exclusive access to members-only events! Plus, grownups help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Become the Music: The Science Behind Brains and the Beat (250th Musical Episode)

Reggie asks Dennis questions and Dennis hosts a cooking segment. Plus an encore episode, “Spiced Out!” If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo. Originally aired 2/11/24.

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Dennis and Reggie hang out and read reviewsies from their devoted listeners. Plus an encore episode, “Oh My Bleach! Save Our Reef!” If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo. Originally aired 2/10/24.

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This week, Two Whats?! And a Wow, brings you a seasonal favorite fruit: We’re all about pumpkins! Mindy & Guy will carve through things to separate the fall facts from the gourd goofiness. Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more details. Originally aired 8/2/24.

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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Squash The Competition

Can laughter really turn a bad day around—and boost your brainpower? When Guy’s feeling grumpy, Mindy takes him for a walk in the park to cheer him up. But what they find there is no ordinary stroll: a crowd of gigglers… and a very special stand-up act led by none other than Sesame Street’s Elmo! As the jokes fly and the laughs roll, Mindy reveals the latest science behind why laughter is seriously and scientifically good for you—from your brain to your belly! Will Elmo’s comedy magic turn Guy’s frown upside down? It’s the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW, and WOW in the World of scientific benefits of LAUGHTER!

Sesame Street photos provided courtesy of Sesame Workshop.

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For more WOWs online, visit https://bit.ly/3DWotmC. Grownups, help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world!

Join the World Organization of Wowzers today and receive quarterly mailings and birthday cards, access to 1000+ digital activities, first dibs at live show tickets, plus a welcome kit with t-shirt and an autograph from Mindy & Guy Raz! Visit https://bit.ly/40xiRrH to sign your Wowzer up for a membership to the World Organization of Wowzers today!

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Cloudy With a Chance of Laughter with Elmo from Sesame Street

Dennis and Reggie sip smoothies and answer questions, and Baby Dennis shows off some ballet dance moves! Plus, an encore of "Pull A Face! The Science Of Four-Legged Facial Mimicry!"

Want a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode of WeWow? Dennis wants to hear from YOU! Leave Dennis a message at 1-888-7WOW-WOW, or send him a comment or review on our podcast feed!! Want more WeWow?! Visit https://bit.ly/4g2QjLp for even more WOWs online.

Grownups, help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world! Join the World Organization of Wowzers today and receive quarterly mailings and birthday cards, access to 1000+ digital activities, first dibs at live show tickets, plus a welcome kit with t-shirt and an autograph from Mindy & Guy Raz! Visit https://bit.ly/40xiRrH to sign your Wowzer up for a membership to the World Organization of Wowzers today!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WeWow on the Weekend (11/23/25)

Why is Mindy doing some spring cleaning?! And what does this have to do with sound waves?! We've got the questions and the answers for you in today's round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the fact in the fiction about SOUND! Originally aired 3/11/22.

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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Making Sound Waves (3/28/25)

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