Traffic jams, flying dinos, and weekend laughs for the whole family
This preview is based on the episode’s published show notes. It sounds like a playful WeWow weekend mix: Reggie’s traffic-themed report, listener-friendly variety-show energy, and an encore of “Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly!” from Wow in the World.
Based on the show notes, this episode looks like a strong pick for families who want something silly, science-minded, and easy to drop into during a weekend routine. **WeWow on the Weekend** promises its usual variety-show format with Dennis and Reggie, including laughs, listener interaction, and a featured segment that mixes everyday kid-friendly humor with big science ideas. The new hook here is Reggie’s “Reggie Report,” which centers on him getting stuck in traffic on the way to the show. If your kids enjoy recurring bits and playful storytelling, that sounds like one of the main draws. The notes also emphasize the show’s broader family-podcast appeal: something suited to car rides, breakfast tables, and slow Saturday mornings. The second big feature is an encore presentation of **“Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly!”** originally aired on June 3, 2019. From the description, this segment explores how some animals evolved to fly and why others didn’t, with a focus on adaptation and animal evolution. That makes this episode especially appealing if your listener likes birds, dinosaurs, or science topics presented with humor rather than a classroom feel. If you’re deciding whether to press play, this seems best for longtime Wowzers and curious newcomers who enjoy energetic hosts, family-friendly comedy, and science concepts wrapped in a lively weekend format. This is a preview from the published notes, so expect that mix rather than a beat-by-beat recap of the audio.
About this episode
<p>What do (air) traffic reports and flying dinosaurs 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 aerial animal evolution 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.</p><p>This week, Reggie delivers a riveting Reggie Report about how he got stuck in traffic on the way to the show! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly!" from Wow in the World – a high-flying episode about the adaptation of flight in animals – packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.</p><p>"Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly" originally aired on June 3rd, 2019, and explores how some animals evolved to fly, and how others didn't! 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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!</p><p>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!</p><p>This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of traffic reports and flying dinos that will blow your socks off.</p><p>Originally aired 1/3/26.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>