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Wow in the World

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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 farthe... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1183Founded9 years ago
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In this hilarious and science-packed episode for kids and families, Mindy, Guy Raz, and the gang head to FLATUS FEST to discover a real invention from the University of Maryland: smart underwear that m... more

What does it take to be an awesome kid who WOWs, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Lucy, a lacrosse-loving, slime expert tap dancing her way across Virginia, who will share surpri... more

In this tail-wagging, brain-boosting, and totally paw-some episode of Wow in the World, Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW crew dive into the surprising science of label learning! At the Dog Vocab World Championship, label learning takes center stage as som... more

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Recent Guests

Jed Anderson
From Tinkercast, introduced as a guest during the episode
Tinkercast
Episode: Speak, Fetch, Repeat: How Dogs Learn Words by Overhearing Humans
Raina Telgemeier
Award-winning New York Times bestselling author and cartoonist
Raina Telgemeier (self)
Episode: Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Author and Illustrator Raina Telgemeier
Cole from California
Contestant guest, provided winning wow in Round 1
California (guest location)
Episode: Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Hole Nine Yards
Jessie from California
Contestant guest, provided winning wow in Round 2
California (guest location)
Episode: Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Hole Nine Yards
Oliver from Kansas
Contestant guest, provided winning wow in Round 3
Kansas (guest location)
Episode: Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Hole Nine Yards
Moose Boofington
Host of The Purrr-fect Match game show
Tinkercast / Purrr-fect Match
Episode: The Purrr-fect Match: Cats, Chaos, Science, and Smelly Surprises!
Tabir and Mila
Guest contestants from Minnesota
Episode: Two Whats?! And A Wow! - In It to Penguin It
Psy Montgomery
Author and chicken expert who discusses the intelligence of chickens.
Episode: A Podcast Turducken: With Wow in the World, Terrestrials and Circle Round (11/17/25)
Lulu (Miller)
Host of Terrestrials, a podcast from Radiolab focusing on true stories about animals.
Terrestrials
Episode: A Podcast Turducken: With Wow in the World, Terrestrials and Circle Round (11/17/25)

Hosts

Mindy Thomas
Host and co-host with a focus on making science fun and relatable for kids, using humor and engaging storytelling to inspire curiosity.
Guy Raz
Co-host known for his playful engagement and educational dialogue; he enhances the fun learning experience alongside his partner, Mindy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 40.9k ratings
  • Infident stars

    I love this show it is so good I can’t stop watching this show. I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gordon Lin
    United States20 days ago
  • Football

    Can you make a football episode please ā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļø

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The only football 1 fan
    United States20 days ago
  • Wow, wow

    We can’t listen to Reggie stupid. And my favorite characters are the sleigh cats. It’s so funny that they don’t listen to Mindy and Dennis don’t be so annoying. from I am Fox 17.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I am fox 17 ļæ¼
    United States21 days ago
  • Read this Dennis

    This is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I especially love wee wow on the weekend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Astrid178
    United States21 days ago
  • I love your show so much!

    One billion stars for you!

    PS : what foods do you like the most ?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cayden cel
    China21 days ago

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Feedback indicates that the podcast effectively captures the attention of children while providing valuable information, making it a recommended choice for family listening.
Parents value the show for its ability to spark curiosity and inspire learning in their children, appreciating the quality of scientific content.
Listeners appreciate the engaging narrative style and educational content, with many expressing enthusiasm for the humor and fun interactivity.

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Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Author and Illustrator Raina Telgemeier
Q: What was one thing you believed as a kid that you later found out was not true?
Raina believed monsters could enter her body at night; she later found out it was strep throat, a moment that underscores how childhood imagination can shape early beliefs about science and health.
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Hole Nine Yards
Q: Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow in Round 3?
Eight telescopes around the world took the first picture of a black hole.
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Hole Nine Yards
Q: Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow in Round 2?
The smallest black hole is as small as an atom and weighs as much as a mountain.
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Hole Nine Yards
Q: Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow in Round 1?
The correct answer was that a black hole's gravity can warp space and time.
Rocket Dreams: An Artemis Adventure
Q: Why are they going back to the Moon?
To practice technologies and operations for sustained lunar presence, which will help NASA prepare for future missions to Mars.

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Recent guests on Wow in the World include:

1. Jed Anderson
2. Raina Telgemeier
3. Cole from California
4. Jessie from California
5. Oliver from Kansas
6. Moose Boofington
7. Tabir and Mila
8. Psy Montgomery

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