Who, When, Wow!

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New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ Kids subscribers. Created by Tinkercast and hosted by Rebecca Sheir (Circle Round), “Who, When, Wow!” is an auditory journey into the lives of unsung heroes, unknown heroines and amazing humans who make us say “WOW!” Available every Wednesday or listen ad-free and 1 week early by subscribing to Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Visit Whowhenwow.com for conversation starters, book lists and activities to keep the wow rolling long after the show!

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Julia Child: Cooking Instru...

06.22.2022

Meet Julia Child, WHO was the host of the first long-running cooking show in America! Follow along her journey from the kitchen to the television with Rebecca Sheir, as we learn how she WOWed the food industry, filled our bellies, ...

Who, When, Wow! episodes:

06.22.2022 Julia Child: Cooking Instructor (Encore - 6/22/22) Meet Julia Child, WHO was the host of the first long-running cooking show in America! Follow along her journey from the kitchen to the television with Rebecca Sheir, as we learn how she WOWed the food industry, filled our bellies, ...
06.15.2022 Bessie Stringfield: Motorcyclist Meet Bessie Stringfield, the first African-American woman to travel across America solo! Join Rebecca Sheir as we strap in and hit the roads with Bessie, learning how she trailblazed her way to WOW the world! Want activities and more based ...
06.08.2022 Virginia Hall: American Spy Meet Virgina Hall, the incredible allied spy who helped save countless lives during World War II. Join Rebecca Sheir as we learn the story of this fearless woman who risked her life and her limb by gathering secret information for ...
06.01.2022 Tony Sarg: Puppeteer and Filmmaker Meet Tony Sarg, the pioneering puppeteer behind some of the most amazing balloons at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Join Rebecca Sheir on a journey into his larger than life story as a puppeteer and filmmaker. Discover more about how ...
05.25.2022 Kalpana Chawla: Astronaut Meet Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-born woman to fly in space. Join Rebecca Sheir on a journey from her journey to studying engineering in India to reaching new heights as a NASA astronaut. Discover more about her courageous story and ...
05.18.2022 Sacagawea: Interpreter and Guide Meet Sacagawea, the legendary Shoshone interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark's expedition. You may have heard her name, but in this episode, Rebecca Sheir will guide you through her amazing story. Discover how this courageous young woman WOWed the ...
05.11.2022 Bessie Coleman: Pilot (Encore - 5/11/22) Meet Bessie Coleman, WHO was the world's first Black female pilot. Follow along with Rebecca Sheir on Bessie's journey and learn how she WOWed the world WHEN she reached the sky! Head to whowhenwow.com for activities and more based on ...
05.04.2022 Annie Taylor: Stunt Woman (Encore - 5/4/22) Meet Annie Taylor, the woman who defied all the odds as the first person to survive going across Niagara Falls in a barrel! Follow along the story of her great adventure with host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this adventurer ...
04.27.2022 Matthew Henson: Explorer (Encore - 4/27/22) This week, join Rebecca Sheir as we meet one of the world's greatest and most unknown explorers, Matthew Henson. This self-educated African-American WHO persevered through discrimination to become one of the first people to reach the North Pole. WHEN you ...
04.20.2022 Zaha Hadid: Architect (Encore - 4/20/22) Meet Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-British architect WHO broke barriers in her male-dominated field with her spectacular constructions! Her buildings didn't immediately come to life, but WHEN people began to believe in her imaginative designs, she soon had the public saying ...
04.13.2022 Nikola Tesla: Engineer Meet Nikola Tesla, an engineer WHO was instrumental in inventing some of the world's most prominent technologies, such as air conditioning and the modern-day lightbulb! Join Rebecca Sheir as we meet this innovator and discover how his WOWs have changed ...
04.06.2022 Junko Tabei: Mountaineer Meet Junko Tabei, WHO was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Join Rebecca Sheir as Who, When, Wow reaches new heights following Junko's story. Discover the WOW she found on her journey to the top of ...
03.30.2022 Thurgood Marshall: Supreme Court Justice Meet Thurgood Marshall, WHO was the first Black person to serve in the United States' Supreme Court. Follow along on his journey with Rebecca Sheir as Thurgood Marshall makes his way from civil rights advocate to the highest court in ...
03.23.2022 Jim Thorpe: Olympic Athlete Meet Jim Thorpe, WHO was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States. Follow along his journey to becoming "The Greatest Athlete of the First Half Century" with host Rebecca Sheir. Discover how Jim WOWed ...
03.16.2022 Julia Child: Cooking Instructor Meet Julia Child, WHO was the host of the first long-running cooking show in America! Follow along her journey from the kitchen to the television with Rebecca Sheir, as we learn how she WOWed the food industry, filled our bellies, ...
03.09.2022 Bessie Coleman: Pilot Meet Bessie Coleman, WHO was the world's first Black female pilot. Follow along with Rebecca Sheir on Bessie's journey and learn how she WOWed the world WHEN she reached the sky! Head to whowhenwow.com for activities and more based on ...
03.02.2022 Annie Taylor: Stunt Woman Meet Annie Taylor, the woman who defied all the odds as the first person to survive going across Niagara Falls in a barrel! Follow along the story of her great adventure with host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this adventurer ...
02.23.2022 Bass Reeves: Deputy U.S. Marshal (Encore - 2/23/22) Meet Bass Reeves, a freed slave WHO became the first Black Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi. He WOWed the world WHEN he was able to find over 3,000 outlaws during his career. Join Rebecca Sheir as she shares the ...
02.18.2022 Introducing: Adventures of Cairo Welcome to the exciting world of Cairo Carter! Cairo is seven years old and lives in the big city, and he loves to explore the world around him. Cairo has lots to learn about kindness, safety, and even the value ...
02.16.2022 Madam C. J. Walker: Entrepreneur (Encore - 2/16/22) Meet Madam C.J. Walker, WHO became the first female self-made millionaire in America. She changed the world WHEN she created hair care products specifically for African American hair! Join Rebecca Sheir as we meet this amazing entrepreneur WHO added a ...
02.09.2022 Lewis Latimer: Inventor (Encore - 2/9/22) Meet Lewis Latimer, the inventor WHO worked on some of the most important inventions of his time, like the lightbulb and the telephone! As a son of slaves, Lewis persevered through difficult challenges of discrimination and segregation WHEN he pursued ...
02.02.2022 Shirley Chisholm: U.S. Congresswoman (Encore - 2/2/22) Meet Shirley Chisholm WHO brought her leadership skills and fighting spirit to Washington D.C. as the first elected Black Congresswoman of the United States. As a Congresswoman, Shirley continued her lifelong work of fighting for civil rights and women's equality, ...
01.26.2022 Alicia Alonso: Ballerina (Encore - 1/26/22) Meet Alicia Alonso, a nearly blind Cuban prima ballerina WHO stunned audiences around the world with her incredible talents. Alicia dedicated her life to her craft; even WHEN she was recovering from eye surgery and couldn't see, she would practice ...
01.19.2022 Caroline Herschel: Astronomer (Encore - 1/19/22) Meet Caroline Herschel, a German astronomer WHO reached for the stars and became the first woman to discover a comet. During the 18th century, WHEN most women were expected to learn about housekeeping, she wanted to learn about our universe. ...
01.12.2022 Roberto Clemente: Baseball Hall of Famer (Encore - 1/12/22) Meet Roberto Clemente, one of the greatest baseball players of his generation WHO was the first Latino player in history to reach the unbelievable achievement of 3,000 career hits. His heart was full of much more than just a love ...
01.05.2022 Annie “Londonderry” Kopchovsky: Cyclist (Encore - 1/5/22) Meet Annie "Londonderry" Kopchovsky, the cyclist WHO rode her bicycle all around the world! Annie let nothing get in the way of her accomplishing her goals of becoming one of the world's greatest cyclists, even WHEN everyone doubted her. Join ...
12.29.2021 Chien-Shiung Wu: Physicist (Encore - 12/29/21) Meet Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, one of the world's most influential physicists WHO was also known as the "First Lady of Physics." She stunned her mentors and colleagues with her discoveries, especially WHEN she disproved a law of nature and helped ...
12.22.2021 Harry Houdini: Illusionist (Encore - 12/22/21) Meet Harry Houdini, the magician WHO stunned audiences with his jaw-dropping illusions. As an illusionist, Harry transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary and awed crowds WHEN he escaped death right in front of an audience. Join host Rebecca Sheir as ...
12.15.2021 Matthew Henson: Explorer This week, join Rebecca Sheir as we meet one of the world's greatest and most unknown explorers, Matthew Henson. This self-educated African-American WHO persevered through discrimination to become one of the first people to reach the North Pole. WHEN you ...
12.08.2021 Alicia Alonso: Ballerina Meet Alicia Alonso, a nearly blind Cuban prima ballerina WHO stunned audiences around the world with her incredible talents. Alicia dedicated her life to her craft; even WHEN she was recovering from eye surgery and couldn't see, she would practice ...
12.01.2021 Zaha Hadid: Architect Meet Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-British architect WHO broke barriers in her male-dominated field with her spectacular constructions! Her buildings didn't immediately come to life, but WHEN people began to believe in her imaginative designs, she soon had the public saying ...
11.24.2021 Bass Reeves: Deputy U.S. Marshal Meet Bass Reeves, a freed slave WHO became the first Black Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi. He WOWed the world WHEN he was able to find over 3,000 outlaws during his career. Join Rebecca Sheir as she shares the ...
11.17.2021 Madam C. J. Walker: Entrepreneur Meet Madam C.J. Walker, WHO became the first female self-made millionaire in America. She changed the world WHEN she created hair care products specifically for African American hair! Join Rebecca Sheir as we meet this amazing entrepreneur WHO added a ...
11.10.2021 Caroline Herschel: Astronomer Meet Caroline Herschel, a German astronomer WHO reached for the stars and became the first woman to discover a comet. During the 18th century, WHEN most women were expected to learn about housekeeping, she wanted to learn about our universe. ...
11.03.2021 Roberto Clemente: Baseball Hall of Famer Meet Roberto Clemente, one of the greatest baseball players of his generation WHO was the first Latino player in history to reach the unbelievable achievement of 3,000 career hits. His heart was full of much more than just a love ...
10.27.2021 Chien-Shiung Wu: Physicist Meet Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, one of the world's most influential physicists WHO was also known as the "First Lady of Physics." She stunned her mentors and colleagues with her discoveries, especially WHEN she disproved a law of nature and helped ...
10.20.2021 Lewis Latimer: Inventor Meet Lewis Latimer, the inventor WHO worked on some of the most important inventions of his time, like the lightbulb and the telephone! As a son of slaves, Lewis persevered through difficult challenges of discrimination and segregation WHEN he pursued ...
10.13.2021 Annie “Londonderry” Kopchovsky: Cyclist Meet Annie "Londonderry" Kopchovsky, the cyclist WHO rode her bicycle all around the world! Annie let nothing get in the way of her accomplishing her goals of becoming one of the world's greatest cyclists, even WHEN everyone doubted her. Join ...
10.06.2021 Harry Houdini: Illusionist Meet Harry Houdini, the magician WHO stunned audiences with his jaw-dropping illusions. As an illusionist, Harry transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary and awed crowds WHEN he escaped death right in front of an audience. Join host Rebecca Sheir as ...
10.06.2021 Shirley Chisholm: U.S. Congresswoman Meet Shirley Chisholm WHO brought her leadership skills and fighting spirit to Washington D.C. as the first elected Black Congresswoman of the United States. As a Congresswoman, Shirley continued her lifelong work of fighting for civil rights and women's equality, ...
09.20.2021 Who, When, Wow! - Trailer Introducing... Who, When, Wow! A new Tinkercast original podcast from the creators of the #1 kids & family podcast, Wow in the World. Join host Rebecca Sheir on auditory journeys into the lives of history's unsung heroes and amazing humans ...

Who, When, Wow!

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Who, When, Wow! episodes:

Julia Child: Cooking Instructor (Encore - 6/22/22)

Bessie Stringfield: Motorcyclist

Virginia Hall: American Spy

Tony Sarg: Puppeteer and Filmmaker

Kalpana Chawla: Astronaut

Sacagawea: Interpreter and Guide

Bessie Coleman: Pilot (Encore - 5/11/22)

Annie Taylor: Stunt Woman (Encore - 5/4/22)

Matthew Henson: Explorer (Encore - 4/27/22)

Zaha Hadid: Architect (Encore - 4/20/22)

Nikola Tesla: Engineer

Junko Tabei: Mountaineer

Thurgood Marshall: Supreme Court Justice

Jim Thorpe: Olympic Athlete

Julia Child: Cooking Instructor

Bessie Coleman: Pilot

Annie Taylor: Stunt Woman

Bass Reeves: Deputy U.S. Marshal (Encore - 2/23/22)

Introducing: Adventures of Cairo

Madam C. J. Walker: Entrepreneur (Encore - 2/16/22)

Lewis Latimer: Inventor (Encore - 2/9/22)

Shirley Chisholm: U.S. Congresswoman (Encore - 2/2/22)

Alicia Alonso: Ballerina (Encore - 1/26/22)

Caroline Herschel: Astronomer (Encore - 1/19/22)

Roberto Clemente: Baseball Hall of Famer (Encore - 1/12/22)

Annie “Londonderry” Kopchovsky: Cyclist (Encore - 1/5/22)

Chien-Shiung Wu: Physicist (Encore - 12/29/21)

Harry Houdini: Illusionist (Encore - 12/22/21)

Matthew Henson: Explorer

Alicia Alonso: Ballerina

Zaha Hadid: Architect

Bass Reeves: Deputy U.S. Marshal

Madam C. J. Walker: Entrepreneur

Caroline Herschel: Astronomer

Roberto Clemente: Baseball Hall of Famer

Chien-Shiung Wu: Physicist

Lewis Latimer: Inventor

Annie “Londonderry” Kopchovsky: Cyclist

Harry Houdini: Illusionist

Shirley Chisholm: U.S. Congresswoman

Who, When, Wow! - Trailer