Wow in the World

What happens when a museum turns the world's grossest sights into a scientific experiment? In this episode about disgust, evolution, and the body's built-in defense systems, Mindy and Guy Raz embark on a hilariously revolting adventure through "Disgustival," a bizarre art exhibition inspired by real scientific research! Along the way, you'll learn why the sight of parasites can make your skin itch, why disgusting things can make you feel like you're going to throw up, and how these powerful reactions may have evolved to protect humans from dangerous pathogens and creepy-crawly parasites. From moldy bread and dirty earwax to fleas, ticks, and maggots, this episode is packed with stomach-churning surprises, laugh-out-loud hijinks, fascinating science, and one very important question: Why does your body get so grossed out by gross stuff?

Why can simply seeing a picture of parasites make your skin feel itchy? Why does the sight of something revolting make you want to barf? And could these reactions actually be your body's ancient bodyguards, warning you to stay away from things that could make you sick? Mindy and Guy discover how evolution may have shaped these powerful responses over millions of years—and why scientists are still investigating whether people around the world share the same reactions to the grossest things imaginable!

This episode is a hilarious journey into the science of disgust. Along the way, kids and families will discover how scientists use experiments to understand human behavior, how our bodies respond to potential threats, and why sometimes feeling totally grossed out can actually be a very good thing. This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow of nausea, itching, parasites, pathogens, and the amazing science of being disgusted!

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This episode of Wow in the World is a perfect blend of comedy, storytelling, and science, inviting kids and families to explore the fascinating biology of disgust, discover why our bodies react to pathogens and ectoparasites, and learn how evolution may have turned nausea, itching, and the urge to avoid gross things into powerful tools for staying safe—all while laughing, squirming, learning, and wowing together.

Originally aired 1/3/22.

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What do perfumes, skydiving, and chimpanzees 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 social science 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 answer some questions about perfume and skydiving! Baby Dennis even makes an appearance! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Sharing Caring Chimpanzees!" from Wow in the World—an episode about whether or not chimpanzees can be altruistic, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"Sharing Caring Chimpanzees" originally aired on July 10th, 2017, and explores the social lives of chimpanzees, and whether they are capable of helping others and being altruistic! 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 Baby Dennis and chimpanzees, that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 7/9/23.

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What do fish, bagels, and tasty moons 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 social science 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, Dennis and Reggie answer some questions (or are they Reviewsies?). And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "A Tasty Looking Moon!" from Wow in the World—an episode about one of Saturn's moons, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"A Tasty Looking Moon" originally aired on July 10th, 2017, and explores how Saturn's closest moon looks like... an empanada! 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 questions and empanada-shaped moons, that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 7/8/23.

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What does it take to start a traveling museum, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Jessica Oreck from the Office of Collecting & Design to share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about her life. This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to run a museum-on-wheels filled with curiosities and fun treasures!

In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Jessica Oreck and the Office of Collecting & Design, families will hear unbelievable stories about being a stop-motion animator, life-long collector, and curator of a mobile museum! 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 wows to jobs and hidden talents, to eye-catching collections listeners will explore how Jessica Oreck wows every day!

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 collecting cool things, curating a museum, or 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.

✨ 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!: People Who Wow Edition introduces kids and families to Jessica Oreck and the Office of Collecting & Design through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.

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What happens when tiny GPS trackers and sneaky songbirds collide in one neighborhood? In this episode about animal behavior and bird tracking technology, Mindy and Guy Raz take you on a hilarious mystery-filled avian adventure to uncover a surprising scientific discovery about Hawaiian honeycreepers! Along the way, you'll learn how scientists used miniature GPS trackers to follow these colorful birds, only to discover that some of them were secretly stealing nest-building materials from their feathered neighbors! From outrageous neighborhood accusations to real-world bird burglaries, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud hijinks, fascinating science, and a mystery that keeps everyone guessing. By connecting laughter to learning, this animal science episode shows how curiosity, observation, and technology help scientists uncover nature's most surprising secrets.

At the Neighborhood Snooping Association's annual meeting, Baby Dennis is running the show, Gramma G-Force is stuffing donuts into her purse, and suspicious behavior is everywhere... But when a young neighbor accuses Gramma G-Force of stealing pieces of his backyard blanket fort—and presents GPS tracking evidence to prove it—the meeting erupts into chaos! Before long, the neighborhood mystery transforms into an unforgettable journey into the forests of Hawaii, where scientists used the very same kind of tracking technology to follow one of nature's most surprising nest-building thieves.

Get ready for a whirlwind adventure filled with neighborhood snooping, hilarious courtroom-style chaos, scientific detective work, and plenty of bird-sized mischief. From GPS maps covered in mysterious scribbles to daring nest heists high above ancient Hawaiian lava fields, Mindy and Guy reveal how satellites, wildlife research, and a little curiosity can unlock amazing discoveries about the world around us. This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of the sneakiest songbirds, the Hawaiian honeycreepers, brought to life with humor, curiosity, and a whole lot of WOW!

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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 Wow in the World is a perfect blend of storytelling and science, inviting kids and families to solve a neighborhood mystery, discover how GPS technology helps scientists study wildlife, and uncover why some of Hawaii's most colorful birds have become nature's most unexpected nest burglars—all while laughing, learning, and wowing together.

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What do timers, laughs, and pandas 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 panda-tastic 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 do their best to squeeze in a laugh-a-minute on WeWow on the Weekend! Plus, a Q&A segment, featuring listener questions! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "How Pandas Got Their Spots!" from Wow in the World—an apisode about "crypsis" – or animal camouflage!, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"How Pandas Got Their Spots!" originally aired on July 3rd, 2023, and explores the giant panda's unique coloration! 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 laughs, Q&As, and pandas that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 6/18/23.

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What do beauty sleep, turtles, and talking to yourself 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 social science 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, Dennis and Reggie discuss reality TV, and read some reviewsies about turtles! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Invite Yourself to Dinner!" from Wow in the World—an episode about the positive effects of eating with other people, and if your own reflection does the same, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"Invite Yourself to Dinner!" originally aired on July 3rd, 2023, and explores what happens when you eat in front of a mirror, and if it is the same as eating with another person! 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 turtles, and dining for one, that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 6/17/23.

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What does it take to become a marine biologist, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Rene Carbajal 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 marine biologist, and an expert in giant Pacific octopuses!

In this ‘two truths and a lie’ podcast all about Rene Carbajal and his work as a marine biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, families will hear unbelievable stories about his love of ocean wildlife, including even salsa dancing with octopuses? 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 memories and fear, to giant Pacific octopus facts, listeners will explore how Rene Carbajal wows every day as a marine biologist!

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 marine biology, octopuses, and ocean animals, or 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.

✨ 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!: People Who Wow Edition introduces kids and families to marine biologist Rene Carbajal through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.

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Cats may be famous for chasing mice, but did you know they actually have a rather refined palate? In this purr-fectly hilarious episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz step into the busiest cat café ever created to uncover the surprising science behind why our feline friends go absolutely bonkerballs for tuna! From roller-skating waiters to mushy tuna bowls, this adventure is packed with outrageous restaurant chaos, fascinating taste science, and a dining room full of very hungry cats!

When Mindy opens the doors to Tuna Time, her brand-new tuna-themed diner for neighborhood cats, business is booming! As plates of sloppy tuna fly out of the kitchen and cats keep asking for refills, Mindy reveals that the menu is inspired by a fascinating new scientific discovery about why cats find tuna so irresistibly delicious.

Kids and families will sink their teeth into remarkable research published in the journal Chemical Senses, where scientists investigated how cats experience the savory taste known as umami—often described as the "essence of deliciousness." By studying feline taste receptors, the researchers discovered that cats receive an especially powerful umami boost from amino acids found in foods like tuna, making these flavors incredibly appealing. The episode also explores how this differs from the way humans experience umami, why cats can't taste sweetness the way we can, and how scientists hope these discoveries could help create tastier cat food—and even medicines that picky cats will actually want to eat.

Packed with laugh-out-loud restaurant disasters, surprising animal biology, delicious food science, and plenty of feline fun, this episode serves up an unforgettable helping of curiosity while showing how understanding the senses of animals can lead to healthier, happier pets.

✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:

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 Wow in the World is the perfect blend of storytelling and science, inviting kids and families to discover the amazing world of feline while laughing, learning, and wowing together.

Originally aired 3/18/24.

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What do brunch, cow toots, and crickets 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 environmental science 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 make a frittata during a segment called "Dishin' It Up with Dennis!" And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Cow Toots and Crickets!" from Wow in the World—an environmental science episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.

"Cow Toots and Crickets!" originally aired on June 26th, 2017, and explores how cows' toots contribute methane - a greenhouse gas - to the Earth's atmosphere, and what that means for the climate. Plus, a possible solution? Eating... bugs!? 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 frittatas, cow toots, and crickets that will blow your socks off.

Originally aired 6/11/23.

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