Wow in the World

What’s it like being a wildlife ecologist on TV who studies some of the world’s most amazing animals around the world? And can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant 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 be a large carnivore ecologist teaching people about wildlife!
In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and her work as a wildlife ecologist, families will hear unbelievable stories about getting face-to-face with wild animals and going on adventures in the name of teaching people about living things and their environments! 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 life’s challenges, to big goals, listeners will explore how Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant wows as a wildlife ecologist!
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 animals and wildlife, 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.
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Grownups can visit https://bit.ly/4pU76WO 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 Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and her career as a wildlife ecologist through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.
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Everybody sleeps...but did you know fish do, too? In this hilarious episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz dive into an incredible new scientific discovery that's changing the way we think about sleep beneath the surface. From talking goldfish to underwater sleep spas, this bedtime adventure is full of surprising science, sleepy silliness, and one very cranky Guy Raz!
After yet another sleepless night thanks to Mindy's late-night TV marathons, Guy is desperate for some peace and quiet. But instead of turning the volume down, Mindy comes up with the perfect solution: squeeze Guy into a giant goldfish costume and check him into the luxurious Sand Dollar Sleep Retreat & Spa!
What begins as Guy's quest for a good night's sleep quickly becomes an unforgettable journey into the science of how fish sleep. Along the way, Mindy and Guy discover that fish don't just sleep—they sleep in surprisingly human-like ways! Kids and families will explore groundbreaking research from scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, who used a self-tracking microscope and camera system to follow zebrafish around the clock. Their discoveries revealed that zebrafish—or should we say “Zzzebrafish”—experience four different stages of sleep, complete with changing eye movements, shifting brain activity, and even short daytime naps. The crew also learns why fish sleep with their eyes open, how transparent baby zebrafish helped scientists peek inside sleeping brains, and why dolphins sleep with only half their brains at a time.
Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, underwater adventures, fascinating neuroscience, animal behavior, and one unforgettable sleepover gone completely bonkerballs, this episode proves that whether you live on land or under the sea, a good night's sleep is one of nature's greatest superpowers.
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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 dive into the science of how fish sleep while laughing, learning, and wowing together."
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What do Gramma G-Force, big questions, and untied shoelaces 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 shoelace engineering 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 invite Gramma G-Force to join them for a Q&A segment! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Your Shoelaces On G-Force" from Wow in the World—a footwear engineering episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.
"Your Shoelaces On G-Force" originally aired on May 29th, 2017, and explores the science of how our shoes come untied... and what gravity and gf-rces have to do with it! 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 g-forces, questions and answers, and shoelaces that will blow your socks off.
Originally aired 5/21/23.
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What do games, questions and answers, and shoes made of corn 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 corny materials-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 listeners' questions, play some of their favorite games, and discuss what it means to be a bird! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Corn Your Toes" from Wow in the World – a corn-tastic episode about environmentally-friendly shoes made out of corn – packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.
"Corn Your Toes" originally aired on May 22nd, 2017, and explores how compostable shoes made out of corn might help reduce landfill waste! 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 games and earth-friendly shoes that will blow your socks off.
Originally aired 5/20/23.
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What does it take to become an award-winning journalist, reporter, and host of NPR’s "Wild Card” podcast, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Rachel Martin 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 be a reporter and talk show host!
In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Rachel Martin and her career as a broadcast journalist, families will hear unbelievable stories about interviewing people on NPR’s “Wild Card” and reporting on world events for NPR’s “Morning Edition”. 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 big wins and hidden talents to dream interview guests, listeners will explore how Rachel Martin wows as a journalist!
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 broadcast journalism 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 https://bit.ly/4pU76WO 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 Rachel Martin and her career as a journalist through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.
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