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Wow in the World

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Cellular Tattoos
Bees
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Robot Technology
Great Barrier Reef
Scoville Heat Scale

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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Our next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow is on track - literally. We are all about TRAINS this week! Mindy & Guy will keep us from going off the rails by sorting out the train truth from any railway wackiness. Visit bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more d... more

When the TV news won't reveal new findings about the true identity of the Yeti quickly enough, Mindy and Guy are left with no choice but to head back to 1950 and solve the mystery of the abominable snowman for themselves! Only this time, they're not ... more

Why is Dennis eating cheese before bed? And what does that have to do with sleep?! We've got the questions AND answers in this amaZZZZing round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about SLEEP?! Visit htt... more

Can Grandma G-Force swap her attitude for... gratitude? Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW Crew try to get her to change her tune—with help from the Coalition of Grandmas for Gratitude—because being grateful could lead to living a longer life! It’s the who,... more

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Recent Guests

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)
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)
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)
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)
DJ Fyütch
Host of the podcast Once Upon a Beat
Once Upon a Beat
Episode: Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Storybooks (6/20/25)

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
  • I love this

    I am the queen of pigeons,

    you are cute you get 👑, and Reggie you are the king of 🐦 pigeons and do not go down

    No

    Go away

    Erg

    Leave look at others nothing to see

    Ok fine here

    Ha you thought

    Go

    Fine here

    I think Dennis needs a new friend wait here he is Dennis reggie this is little Timmy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reggie’s biggest fan 🐦
    United States15 days ago
  • I hate dennis

    Dennis is selfish and rude and Reggie is very kind and cool. I hate Dennis. I love Reggie. I hate Dennis. I love Reggie. I hate Dennis. I love Reggie. I hate tennis. I love Reggie. Try to find the difference: easy🫵🏼🫵🏼🫵🏼👭🫵🏼🫵🏼🫵🏼 hard🍎🍅🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎 harder💿💿📀💿💿💿💿💿💿 impossible🚣🏿🚣🏿‍♀️🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿🚣🏿 never been done🧗🏿🧗🏿‍♀️ world record👭👭👭👭👭👭👫👭👭👭👭👭👭

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dennis sucks
    United States15 days ago
  • Baby Dennis

    Amazing 🤩 one of my top 5 podcasts! p.s. can there be cat week 🐈🐈‍⬛

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devyhjngcrdrsfhjjnjvs
    United States16 days ago
  • Reviewing Dennis and Reggie

    We 💕 your show Dennis.Bring more baby Dennis 🙏 pls ps. We know your static man pps. Stop being annoying and look at the recipe before you make a dish so u know if you have the right ingredients in dishin it up with Dennis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate and Elias report
    United States16 days ago
  • ❤️

    I love this podcast because I like the science, and Dennis I know you are static man.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    momathews
    United States16 days 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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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - You Snooze… You Win!
Q: Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow? Is it A, some birds sleep while flying? Or is it B, large dogs have fewer dreams than small dogs? Or is it C, sharks never sleep?
Some birds sleep while flying, taking brief naps and using one side of their brain while the other remains alert to ensure they can navigate safely.
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - You Snooze… You Win!
Q: Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow? Is it A, the average dream lasts 20 minutes? Or is it B, about a third of humans dream in black and white? Or is it C, we mostly dream about people we have never met?
The average dream lasts about 20 minutes, and these dreams occur primarily in the REM stage of sleep.
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - You Snooze… You Win!
Q: Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow? Is it A, humans sleep best during a full moon? Or is it B, the average person falls asleep in about seven minutes? Or is it C, we go through six different stages of sleep every night?
The average person falls asleep in about seven minutes, which is considered a creative sweet spot for creativity.
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'.

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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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Recent guests on Wow in the World include:

1. Tabir and Mila
2. Psy Montgomery
3. Rebecca Shear
4. Lulu (Miller)
5. Emily Calandrelli
6. Simmer Khurana
7. Arnav Daga
8. Deputy Director Agent Man

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