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 farthest reaches of space, every episode of Wow in the World inspires wonder, fuels imagination, and makes science fun for the whole family. Weekly episodes of Wow in the World come out every Monday for free! Plus, each week listeners get even more opportunities to say WOW with two other shows: Two Whats?! And A WOW!, a fun-for-the-whole-family game show, and WeWow, a bonkerballs variety show hosted by Dennis featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages! 🎉 Grownups, want to keep the Wow going and support our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwitw. 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
How a Pet Goldfish Can Turn Into a Lake-Sized Problem
This episode explores how released pet goldfish can disrupt freshwater ecosystems in surprising ways. Through a funny, fast-moving story, it explains invasive species, food webs, and why one small change in a pond or lake can ripple through the whole environment.
A kid-friendly mix of snack-making silliness and the science of spicy peppers
Charcuterie boards and chili pepper heat share the spotlight in this family variety episode. Dennis and Reggie mix cooking, laughs, listener fun, and an encore all about capsaicin and how spiciness gets measured.
Reviewsies, giant questions, and a coral reef encore for family listening
Coral reefs and coral bleaching take center stage in this playful WeWow weekend episode, alongside Reviewsies and a big question for Reggie. Dennis and Reggie mix listener fun with an encore about the Great Barrier Reef that aims for laughs, curiosity, and family conversation.
A playful spider quiz episode for kids who love weird animal facts
Spiders take center stage in this encore round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! as kids and families sort fact from fiction. The episode mixes gameplay, storytelling, and curious kid contributions to turn creepy-crawly science into a fun guessing game.
Dennis opens the October W.O.W. meeting with new members, a recital, and Ask Dennis Anything
This episode centers on the World Organization of Wowzers members-only meeting for October 2026. Dennis leads the monthly gathering with Baby Dennis’s unicycle recital, welcomes the newest members, and introduces a new Ask Dennis Anything segment.
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