Aha moments don’t happen by trying harder — they happen when your brain has space to wander!

Join Guy, Mindy, and the gang as they explore the brain science of Aha moments, creative problem solving, and why daydreaming boosts both creativity and problem solving.

After Guy spends two hours searching for glasses that are on his head, Mindy shares research connected to scientists at the University of Tokyo showing that mind wandering helps the brain form new connections and spark insight.

To test the science, Mindy, Guy, and the gang tackle a classic river-crossing brain teaser in the wilderness — where nobody can be left alone without chaos erupting.

In this STEM podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• What happens in the brain during an Aha! moment

 • Why overthinking blocks creative problem solving

 • How mind wandering strengthens flexible thinking

If you struggle with puzzles, creative blocks, or problem solving, this episode is packed with science-backed tools to build a growth mindset and unlock better ideas!

Sometimes the smartest move isn’t focusing harder.

It’s letting your brain wander.

It’s the Who, When, Wow, How, and WOW of AHA! moments and the brain!

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It's not quite breakfast... it's not quite lunch... Dennis and Reggie open a brunch restaurant! Plus, an encore of "3D Printing the Future!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 11/24/24.

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Dennis shows off some slight-of-hand magic! Plus, a Q&A segment and an encore of "Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 11/23/24.

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This week, we’ve got a nutritious AND delicious episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow for you. Guy & Mindy bring you fun facts and nuggets of nonsense all about – Vegetables! Love ‘em or hate ‘em, we’re gonna serve them up WOW-style!

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It's the Extraordinary Expectoration World Championships! What's that you ask? Only the most important event in the world of competitive spitting! Grandma G-Force goes up against some of the best spitters in the animal kingdom in this fascinating and somewhat disgusting championship bout. It's the who, when, why, how and WOW of expectoration! Originally aired 9/2/24.

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Dennis and Reggie build a blanket fort and answer questions, plus an encore of "Wait...Wait...Are Those Marshmallows? Why Kids are Better at Waiting than Adults!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/15/24.

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Dennis and Reggie answer questions and host a guitar recital, plus an encore of "Home Grown Genome!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/14/24.

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We've got the questions AND answers in this berry nice round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about BERRIES! Visit https://bit.ly/3owDW5a for more. Originally aired 1/12/24.

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Gramma G-Force needs a new home, so Mindy comes up with a new plan to make her one! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the Wow Crew as they construct a house out of some unlikely ingredients. It's the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW of DIAPERS! Originally aired 7/31/23.

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Dennis, Reggie, and Baby Dennis answer your questions, plus an encore of "How to Talk to a Dog!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/8/24.

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Dennis and Reggie play a game of "would you rather" and read reviewsies, plus an encore of "Anti-Social Animals!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/7/24. 

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