Kids & Family · Education for Kids · Stories for Kids
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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. Weekly episodes of Wow in the World come out every Monday for…
This is an encore episode of 'Two Whats?! And A Wow!', a game-show format segment from Wow in the World featuring hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz. The episode centers on spiders, using the show's signature gameplay structure where listeners distinguish facts from fiction about arachnids. The format involves presenting…
Worth it if you want a quick, fun family activity that makes spider facts playful and engaging for kids aged 5–10 without requiring deep scientific understanding.
This is a members-only bonus episode of Wow in the World, presented as a monthly meeting of the fictional "World Organization of Wowzers" (W.O.W.), presided over by the show's host Dennis. The episode is framed as an exclusive gathering for paid subscribers to the Tinkercast platform. According to the show notes, the…
Worth it if you're already a paid Tinkercast/W.O.W. member who enjoys the show's playful host-driven humor and doesn't mind very short bonus episodes.
Wow in the World presents a camping adventure narrative framed around the scientific mystery of earthquake lights. The episode follows hosts Mindy and Guy Raz as they encounter a glowing orb during a South Carolina wilderness camping trip, initially presented as potentially supernatural before being explained through…
Worth it if you have kids aged 6–12 who enjoy mystery narratives, camping adventures, and learning how science explains seemingly supernatural phenomena.
WeWow on the Weekend is a variety show for kids and families hosted by Dennis and Reggie, featuring a mix of segments designed to entertain and engage listeners. This particular episode is an encore presentation that combines new material with a rebroadcast of a popular past episode. The new content includes segments…
Worth it if you're a longtime Wowzer fan looking for casual weekend entertainment or want to introduce kids to the Tinkercast brand with low-pressure, humor-forward content.
WeWow on the Weekend is a variety show format episode hosted by Dennis and Reggie that combines three distinct segments. The first part features Dennis being surprised by Reggie with voice-changing sound effects, establishing a playful, interactive tone. The second segment has Dennis asking questions he wants…
Worth it if you're a Wow in the World fan seeking lighthearted family entertainment or want to introduce kids to science through playful, accessible hosts.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! presents an encore episode focused on skeletons and bones, hosted by Guy Raz and Mindy. The episode promises "fascinating facts about the amazing materials that hold up our bodies" delivered through gameplay, storytelling, and contributions from curious kids. The show notes emphasize a…
Worth it if you have kids aged 5–10 who enjoy learning through humor and want a quick, engaging introduction to how bones work.
Wow in the World presents a creative episode blending storytelling, science, and humor around the real-world development of cyborg cockroaches for search-and-rescue applications. The episode frames the content as a movie-theater adventure where hosts Mindy and Guy Raz, alongside characters Dennis, Reggie, Gramma…
Worth it if you have kids aged 7–12 who enjoy science, animals, technology, or stories that blend imagination with real-world discovery.
WeWow on the Weekend is a variety show format episode featuring hosts Dennis and Reggie delivering a mix of games, listener engagement, and educational content. The episode promises three main segments: a card game called "Go Fish," reader reviews called "Reviewsies," and an encore presentation of a marine biology…
Worth it if you're a regular Wow in the World listener seeking weekend entertainment or have kids who enjoy game-based, humor-driven science content.
WeWow on the Weekend is a variety show for kids and families hosted by Dennis and Reggie, presented as an encore episode. The episode promises three main segments: a nickname game where the hosts create nicknames for each other, a "Dishin' It Up!" segment themed around toast, and a rebroadcast of a fan-favorite…
Worth it if you have young kids who enjoy silly humor, variety formats, and occasional science content, or if you're a returning Wow in the World fan looking for weekend entertainment.
This episode of 'Two Whats?! And A Wow!' features comedian, podcaster, and author Pete Holmes in a game-show format hosted by Mindy Thomas. The core concept is 'Two Truths and a Lie'—listeners hear surprising stories about Pete's life and career, then try to guess which facts are real and which are fabricated. The…
Worth it if your family enjoys interactive game shows, wants to introduce kids to comedy and creative careers, or appreciates screen-free entertainment that blends play with learning.
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Wow in the World presents a 24-minute episode exploring how archaeologists solved a 2,000-year-old mystery surrounding a mysterious limestone rock discovered in Coriovallum (present-day Netherlands) covered in cryptic scratches. The episode frames the investigation as a detective story, with hosts Mindy and Guy using…
Worth it if you want your kids to discover how archaeology, technology, and curiosity combine to solve real historical puzzles, or if they enjoy mystery narratives wrapped in educational content.
WeWow on the Weekend is a variety show episode from the Wow in the World team featuring hosts Dennis and Reggie. The episode promises gossip, a special appearance by "Baby Dennis," and content about happiness. According to the show notes, Reggie shares gossip with Dennis, Baby Dennis makes an appearance to discuss…
Worth it if you're a Wow in the World fan seeking lighthearted family entertainment or if your kids enjoy the hosts' playful energy and don't mind a mix of new and rebroadcast content.
WeWow on the Weekend is a variety show segment from the Wow in the World team, hosted by Dennis and Reggie. This 21-minute encore episode combines three elements: a nickname-brainstorming segment where the hosts try to come up with a new nickname for Reggie, a Q&A section answering listener questions, and a…
Worth it if you're new to Wow in the World, enjoy light family variety content, or want a quick, fun 21-minute listen that doesn't require deep focus.
This episode of 'Wow in the World' features host Mindy Thomas playing a 'two truths and a lie' game with Dr. Alok Patel, a pediatrician and medical journalist who has worked for major networks including ABC, NBC, PBS, and CNN. The format invites listeners to play along as Mindy and Dr. Patel share surprising, funny,…
Worth it if your family enjoys interactive games, wants to explore careers in medicine or journalism, or appreciates learning through storytelling and critical thinking challenges.
Wow in the World takes listeners on a playful journey into orangutan intelligence and teaching methods. The episode frames itself as Guy Raz seeking help from an unlikely source—orangutan mothers in Sumatra—to prepare for his "Faster-Class." The narrative structure weaves together a fictional adventure (a crash…
Worth it if you have elementary-aged kids curious about animals, or if you're a parent/educator looking for creative inspiration about teaching methods grounded in nature.
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