Wow in the World

About Wow in the World

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. Weekly 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 fun-for-the-whole-family game show, and WeWow, a bonkerballs variety show hosted by Dennis featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages! 🎉 Grownups, want to keep the Wow going and support our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwitw. Your Wowzers will 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Publisher

cdes

Category

kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Sept 2018

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

948 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   The Spooky Science of the Heebie-Jeebies: Can We Feel Sounds that We Can't Hear?

   Have you ever walked into a room that just gave you the creeps? In this eerie episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz investigate the science behind why some places give us the heebie-jeebies! When Baby Dennis insists that a ghost is lurking in his basement, Mindy and Guy set out to uncover the truth. Is it a supernatural scare, or could there be a scientific explanation hiding in the shadows? Get ready for a hilarious adventure packed with spooky sounds, curious discoveries, and a surprising scientific mystery that will have kids and families wondering what’s really behind those things that go bump in the night!With his tiny baby mustache tingling and his nerves rattled, Baby Dennis is convinced that a ghost is lurking in the basement… but Guy Raz has a different theory! A fascinating scientific study has explored whether sounds too low for human ears to hear could be responsible for making certain places feel creepy! So Mindy, Guy, Dennis, and Baby Dennis venture into the spooky basement to investigate whether science can explain those mysterious shivers down your spine.Along the way, you’ll discover the fascinating world of “infrasound” — sound waves that vibrate at frequencies too low for most humans to hear – and how these invisible vibrations might affect the way we feel! This adventure brings neuroscience, sound waves, and the science of spooky sensations together in a way that’s fun, fascinating, and full of WOW!Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure full of basement bickering, scientific sleuthing, and invisible sound waves! Mindy and Guy Raz show how science can help us investigate the unexplained, and turn our biggest fears into fascinating discoveries. This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW of infrasound, cortisol, and the science of getting the creeps! ✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/joinwitw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! 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!This episode of Wow in the World is the perfect blend of spooky storytelling, laugh-out-loud comedy, and mind-blowing science, inviting kids and families to explore the mysteries of infrasound and why some places give us the creeps – all while laughing, learning, and wowing together.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).

2. 

   25 Oct 2026

   WeWow on the Weekend: Nap Time, Baby Dennis, and Snoozing Your Way To Victory! (Encore)

   What do nap time, Baby Dennis, and sports have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a sleep science encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Reggie suggests a new nap-time segment... but instead, Dennis and Reggie answer some questions with the help of Baby Dennis! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "How To Sleep Your Way To Victory!" from Wow in the World—an episode about the benefits of getting a good night's rest, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."How To Sleep Your Way To Victory!" originally aired on September 2nd, 2018, and explores how getting more sleep can actualy improve your athletic ability! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will 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!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of nap time, Baby Dennis, and sports science that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 5/26/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).

3. 

   24 Oct 2026

   WeWow on the Weekend: Reviewsies, "Bryce Likes," and Spit-Takes! (Encore)

   What do listening to music, things Bryce likes, and saliva have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a saliva science encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Reggie is listening to some music while Dennis tries to get his attention... Plus, Dennis and Reggie read reviewsies and debut a one-time-only segment inspired by a listener's comment! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva and Those Bitter Bites!" from Wow in the World—an episode about spit and bitter flavors, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva and Those Bitter Bites!" originally aired on September 10th, 2018, and explores new research that suggests that the key savoring the bitter flavors of brussel sprouts, kale, and even coffee, can be found in your spit! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will 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!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of distracted Reggies, things Bryce likes, and saliva that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 5/25/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).

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