Wow in the World

What does it take to become a science YouTuber, author, and comedian, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Hank Green to share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about his life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to be a successful YouTuber and science content creator!
In this two-truths-and-a-lie podcast all about Hank Green and his life as a science communicator and YouTube creator, families will hear unbelievable stories about the work he loves doing, including projects with his brother John! But not everything you hear is true… Can you figure out which facts are real?
This episode blends gameplay with real conversation as Mindy and her guest share stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes totally unbelievable. From childhood daydreams and aspirations to hidden talents, listeners will explore how Hank Green WOWs!
Along the way, kids and grownups will get to combine curiosity and play, discover the joy of human connection, and see how curiosity can lead to some of the coolest jobs! Designed for families to listen together, this episode encourages communication, imagination, and connection in a screen-free way.
Whether your Wowzer is curious about science, making videos, or just loves solving a good mystery, this episode helps kids build confidence, ask better questions, and connect with the people around them. It’s all about learning through play, conversation, and curiosity.
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Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock ad-free listening, 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 Two Whats?! And A Wow!: People Who Wow Edition introduces kids and families to Hank Green and his work as a science communicator, video creator, author, and comedian through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.
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Is this one of nature’s best Halloween costumes? In this spooky episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz embark on a creepy, crawly adventure to uncover the secrets of a newly discovered Amazonian spider species with a seriously spooky superpower! When Guy Raz’s peaceful evening of reading is interrupted by a group of candy-loving chaotic teenagers, he’ll do just about anything to escape the Halloween-like madness... Could pretending to be a dead, fungus-infected spider be the secret to a quiet night? From mysterious rainforest discoveries to hilarious costume chaos, this adventure is packed with spine-chilling science, hilarious hijinks, and a mind-blowing discovery about the amazing ways animals evolve to survive. By connecting laughter to learning, this episode shows how nature can be spookier, and WAY stranger than (science) fiction!
Dressed in disguises and demanding “Shenandies or Candies,” Mindy, Dennis, Thomas Fingerling and Gramma G-Force introduce Guy to the bizarre traditions of the “Night of the Living Candy.” When Guy isn’t in the mood for trick-or-treaters, Mindy comes up with a truly wild idea: transform him into a spider that looks like it’s been infected by a deadly zombie fungus! But this isn’t just any creepy-crawly creature. It’s Taczanowskia waska, a newly discovered spider species from the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador, that has an extraordinary evolutionary trick up its eight sleeves!
Along the way, you’ll discover how scientists identify and name new species, and how an unexpected rainforest encounter led to an incredible spider discovery. You’ll also learn about Cordyceps, a real-life fungus famous for infecting insects and other arthropods, growing strange structures from their bodies, and releasing tiny reproductive particles called spores! But here’s the real WOW: unlike a spider that has actually been infected by the fungus, Taczanowskia waska has horn-like extensions that resemble the fungus’s growths, making the spider look like something straight out of a zombie movie! Could this eerie disguise help the spider avoid predators?
Get ready for a whirlwind adventure filled with zombie-fungus spiders, rainforest mysteries, and a costume that Guy Raz will never forget! This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the World of Taczanowskia waska, zombie fungi, and the extraordinary power of evolution, brought to life with humor, creepy-crawly science, and a whole lot of WOW!
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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 a perfect blend of comedy, storytelling, creepy-crawly biology, and evolutionary science, inviting kids and families to discover why one bizarre spider looks like it’s been taken over by zombie fungus—all while laughing, learning, and wowing together.
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What do chewing gum, Reviewsies, and everlasting storms 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 stormy 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, Dennis and Reggie discuss chewing gum, and read some Reviewsies with Baby Dennis! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "The Curious Case of the Everlasting Storm" from Wow in the World—an episode about the mysterious and electrifying Catatumbo Bay Lighting Storm in Venezuela, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.
"The Curious Case of the Everlasting Storm" originally aired on July 23rd, 2018, and explores how lightning and thunder occur... and what makes Catatumbo Bay the "most electrifying plave on Earth!" 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 chewing gum, Reviewsies, and lightning storms that will blow your socks off.
Originally aired 4/21/24.
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What do dodgeball, arts and crafts, and exploding ants 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 an explosive 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 shows off his dodgeball tournament medal, and Dennis makes his own during Crafternoon! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Exploding Ants!" from Wow in the World—an episode about a new species of exploding ant that lives in the jungles of Borneo, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.
"Exploding Ants!" originally aired on July 16th, 2018, and explores why some ants in Southeast Asia... explode! 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 dodgeball medals, crafts, and exploding ants that will blow your socks off.
Originally aired 4/20/24.
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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 https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more details.
✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more:
Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw 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 Two Whats?! And A Wow! introduces kids and families to the wows of pumpkins through gameplay, storytelling, and contributions from other curious kids!
Originally aired 8/2/24.
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