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Wow in the World

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Cheese
Cars
Leap Day
Astronaut
Bacteria
Lancet Liver Fluke
Coral Bleaching
Mold
Blue Cheese
Cheddar
Octopuses
Turtles
Gross Smells
Cellular Tattoos
Bees
Animal Sizes
Nursery
Robot Technology
Great Barrier Reef
Spicy Foods

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

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Latest Episodes

Time to get your ā€œwaddleā€ 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 fantasti... more

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 speci... more

Dennis and Reggie hang out and read reviewsies from their devoted listeners. Plus an encore episode, ā€œOh My Bleach! Save Our Reef!ā€ If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow o... more

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 bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more details. Originally air... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Rebecca Shear
Host of Circle Round, a podcast that adapts age-old folk tales into audio plays.
Circle Round
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)
Emily Calandrelli
Commander of the Artemis Research Station and known as The Space Gal
Episode: A Guided Tour of Mars with Emily "The Space Gal" Calandrelli (11/10/25)
Grandma G-Force
A pro wrestling and spicy pepper eating world champion.
Episode: G-Rex (10/13/25)
Simmer Khurana
The youngest video game developer at age six
Episode: Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Two Whats?! And A World Record! (8/29/25)
Wiley Bryce
The youngest person to discover a fossil of an unknown dinosaur species
Episode: Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Two Whats?! And A World Record! (8/29/25)
Arnav Daga
Record holder for building the largest playing card structure
Episode: Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Two Whats?! And A World Record! (8/29/25)
Deputy Director Agent Man
NASA official recruiting pilots for the X-59 test flight
NASA
Episode: Dennis and Reggie’s Wild Ride! (8/18/25)

Hosts

Mindy Thomas
Co-host, experienced in creating fun and educational content for children
Guy Raz
Co-host, educator, and storyteller known for engaging kids in science
Dennis
Host of WeWow on the Weekend, involved in enlivening interactions with listeners and reviewing content

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 39.7k ratings
  • To Dennis

    Repeat after me I am dumb

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    Singaporea month ago
  • Dear Mr. Dennis,

    What does 67 mean? PS I give you a googlelion stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlipDaParakeet
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dennis are uncool

    Is Dennis a dumb

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    徐悅喆
    Taiwana month ago
  • It wonderful

    Bookturtle it’s wonderful but where is the other parts of the book like I can’t find it in the comment section are you spreading them between different podcasts but I will tell you from the parts I have seen it really good also hi bookturtle, I might be just like crazy here but your book seems like it’s publishable so I would love it if maybe we could create a chat where we talk about your book and help you make it with ideas or something else if you want

    Hi albalck (if you’re seeing this) so t... more

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    Palmie c.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dragonfly Spring by me, Bookturtle2015!

    Chapter 5: Ruby had temporarily forgotten about her dragonfly because of the whole…situation. (AKA being called a freak, but you get the gist.) She was moseying along home and suddenly remembered! She ran home, feet flying. She sprinkled little homemade dragonfly food pellets into the jar. ā€œWhat up, what up?ā€ Said her brother. She whirled around. He was standing in the corner of the room, smirking. She had mentally vowed to keep it a secret. And here was her brother, grinning like the Cheshire C... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Bookturtle2015
    United Statesa month ago

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Many enjoy the interactive elements, including games, which enhance the learning experience.
Listeners are captivated by the educational content and find it engaging and fun for the whole family.
There is a desire for more episodes focusing on specific science topics, indicating a highly engaged audience.
Feedback reflects a strong positive sentiment towards the hosts, who are perceived as relatable and entertaining.

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Become the Music: The Science Behind Brains and the Beat (250th Musical Episode)
Q: Why should I care about none of this?
This discovery can help explain the impact of music, including its healing power and its ability to connect people from different cultures.
WeWow on the Weekend (11/22/25)
Q: Do I have a crush?
Dennis humorously responds that he can't think of anyone but suspects many people have a crush on him due to his 'crushable qualities'.
WeWow on the Weekend (11/23/25)
Q: What's your dream job?
Dennis shares a whimsical dream job of being a beach donut sales associate and undersea detective with a manatee.
WeWow on the Weekend (11/8/25)
Q: How do people get hiccups?
Dennis shares a humorous method for getting rid of hiccups involving cutting a lemon and other antics.
WeWow on the Weekend (11/8/25)
Q: What question do you like, do you want to ask the most?
Colin and Dennis discuss various types of questions, including rhetorical ones.

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Targeted towards a young audience and their families, the content focuses on narratively rich explorations of scientific concepts, technological advancements, and exciting discoveries in nature. Episodes blend humor, interactive segments, and engaging storytelling to make complex principles accessible and entertaining for children. Unique features include interactive games such as 'Two Whats?! And A Wow!', lively discussions in 'WeWow on the Weekend', and unforgettable guest appearances by beloved characters, thereby creating a whimsical atmosphere that fosters curiosity and wonder for science in listeners of all ages.

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Wow in the World launched 9 years ago and published 1092 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Psy Montgomery
2. Rebecca Shear
3. Lulu (Miller)
4. Emily Calandrelli
5. Grandma G-Force
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7. Wiley Bryce
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