Wow in the World

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<p>The #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"!</p><p>New episodes come out every Monday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+, Wondery+ Kids on Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.</p>

  • 23 minutes 9 seconds
    World Series of Spitting

    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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    23 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 24 minutes 52 seconds
    WeWow on the Weekend

    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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    22 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 24 minutes 52 seconds
    WeWow on the Weekend

    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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    21 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 13 minutes 11 seconds
    Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Berry Nice

    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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    20 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 26 minutes 9 seconds
    A Diaper Home For G-Force

    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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    16 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 27 minutes 1 second
    WeWow on the Weekend

    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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    15 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 32 minutes 57 seconds
    WeWow on the Weekend

    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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    14 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 12 minutes 55 seconds
    Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Totally Q’s of the Heart

    In this episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! we’re wearing our hearts on our sleeves in honor of Valentine's Day! Guy & Mindy will show the love to one of the most vital parts of any body – the heart! Originally aired 2/15/25.

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    13 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 24 minutes 1 second
    Turkey Love

    Love is in the air for one of our favorite flightless birds... the turkey! Tune in as Mindy and Guy Raz watch a brand new episode of "Fowling In Love," a reality TV show about turkey's mating habits! Find what researchers have discovered about the (tur)key to a good turkey match. It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of Turkey Love! Originaly aired 1/30/23.

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    9 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 31 minutes 32 seconds
    WeWow on the Weekend

    Dennis and Reggie are joined by a very special guest for a knuckle-crackin' Q&A segment. Plus, an encore of "Oh Knuck-Crackers! The Science of Poppin' Knuckles!" 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 12/1/24.

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    8 February 2026, 8:01 am
  • 26 minutes 55 seconds
    WeWow on the Weekend

    Dennis and Reggie dish up a cake using Dennis' Cakey Bake Jr. oven, plus an encore of "The Dinosaur with Dandruff!" 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 11/30/24.

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    7 February 2026, 8:01 am
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