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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"!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.
Introducing: Once Upon a Beat
Mindy & Guy introduce you to your family's next favorite podcast... Wondery and Tinkercast's Once Upon a Beat! Host DJ Fyütch and his sidekick Baby Scratch drop the needle on classic stories remixed with beats and hooks you can't find in books! Where hip hop and fables meet, It's Once Upon a Beat! New episodes of Once Upon a Beat now airing weekly wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to Once Upon a Beat early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or Wondery Kids Plus on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
06:4301/05/2024
Shark Tail (4/29/24)
It's time for a biiiiiiiig stretch! Grandma G-Force stuns everyone at yoga class by using stretch inspired by the thresher shark and the it's hunting techniques. It's the who, when, where, why, how and WOW of flexibility!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24:3829/04/2024
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 5 (4/26/24)
It’s Day 5 of WeWow Earth Week! Dennis and Reggie play Treasure or Trash plus an encore episode, “A Diaper Home for Gforce!” To get Earth conscious with Dennis and Reggie, head to https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26:3226/04/2024
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 4 (4/25/24)
It’s Day 4 of WeWow Earth Week! Dennis tells Reggie how he cleaned up the whole neighborhood plus, an encore episode, “Spider Mindy to the Rescue!” Celebrate Earth week with activities and more, head to tinkercast.com/sun-moon-earth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22:4425/04/2024
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 3 (4/24/24)
It’s Day 3 of WeWow Earth Week! Dennis shows Reggie how he's been saving water, plus an encore episode, “Save Our Parasites!” Celebrate Earth week with activities and more, head to tinkercast.com/sun-moon-earth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24:3924/04/2024
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 2 (4/23/24)
It’s Day 2 of WeWow Earth Week! Dennis and Reggie snoop through the neighborhood’s recycling, plus an encore episode, “Plastic Eating Pets!” Celebrate Earth week with activities and more, head to tinkercast.com/sun-moon-earth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20:4723/04/2024
WeWow Earth Week 2024 - Day 1 (4/22/24)
Welcome to WeWow Earth Week! Dennis and Reggie discuss growing birds from bird seeds plus, an encore episode, “Save Our Parasites!” Celebrate Earth week with activities and more, head to tinkercast.com/sun-moon-earth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18:3222/04/2024
WeWow On The Weekend (4/21/24)
Dennis and Reggie and Baby Dennis read reviewsies plus an encore episode of, “The Curious Case of the Everlasting Storm!” 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! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30:2421/04/2024
WeWow On The Weekend (4/20/24)
Dennis and Reggie have an award-winning crafternoon plus an encore episode, “Exploding Ants!” 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! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22:5220/04/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Any Given Sun Day (4/19/24)
Why is Dennis talking about ice cream?! And what does it have to do with our sun? We've got the questions AND answers for you in this STELLAR round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! It's up to you to guess the WOWs from the WHATs about THE SUN! Originally aired 2/3/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15:4219/04/2024
A Sunbrella For The Planet
Summer days are getting hotter and hotter! For us humans, it's as easy as drinking a cool glass of water, lathering ourselves in sunscreen and putting up a parasol! But what about the planet? How do we keep planet earth cool! On a summer staycation to the beach, Guy and Mindy explore who, what, where, why, how and wow of Geo-Solar-Engineering a nifty new way to keep our planet cool! Originally aired 6/10/19.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23:3515/04/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Turtle Package (4/12/24)
We’ve got a slow and steady episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow this week as Guy and Mindy have a Turtle SHELLebration and sort out the facts and fiction about our carapace-covered reptile friends. Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13:2312/04/2024
The Great Solar Eclipse Party! (4/1/24)
Happy Total Solar Eclipse Day! To celebrate Mindy is holding an eclipse party in her back yard and the whole neighborhood is invited ... including you! It's the who, when, where, why, how and WOW of Total Solar Eclipses! For more resources, visit tinkercast.com/solarSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21:1101/04/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Word is the Word (3/29/24)
Why are Mindy and Guy Raz sorting their fan mail, and what does it have to do with language? We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about words, and it's up to you to guess the winning WOW! Originally aired 9/9/22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16:0229/03/2024
Duck Duck Poop! - A Tale Of Symbiosis (3/25/24)
It’s time for the regional library Story Slam Potluck & Pajama Party, and the gang’s all here! First up, it’s Mindy, with a non-fiction story involving a duck, a copycat plant, and some scientifically magical POOP? What could these three things possibly have in common? Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the scoop on Duck Duck Poop, and a tale spinning of symbiosis! Originally aired 2/4/19.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26:3425/03/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Strength in Numbers (3/22/24)
We've got the questions AND answers in this out of this world round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about STRENGTH! Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13:0122/03/2024
Tuna: A Meal Fit for a Cat (3/18/24)
Tuna is a cats best friend ... but why? Mindy opens up a tuna themed restaurant to get to the bottom of this age old question! Hold on to your mushy tuna bowls ... it's the who, when, what, why, how and wow of umami!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19:2218/03/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Busy Bodies (3/15/24)
We’re internalizing things for this round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! It’s all about …US! Our bodies and how they work. Can you spot the difference between the facts and the falsehoods all about the Human Body? Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13:5915/03/2024
The Unskidmarkable Toilet (3/11/24)
It's that time of year again... Toilet-con! The largest showcase of toilets and toilet related technology on the planet. This year everyone is talking about one thing; the unskidmarkable toilet! Guy and Mindy take a seat in auditorium 9H to learn all about the who, when, why, how and WOW of the slipperiest toilet ever created!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21:5111/03/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Give Me Some Space! (3/8/24)
We've got the questions AND answers in this out of this world round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about SPACE! Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13:3408/03/2024
Sponge City (3/4/24)
It's raining cats and dogs, the city is at risk of flooding and Grandma G-Force is being interviewed by the weather channel; it's a disaster waiting to happen! Luckily Mindy has a plan; buildings ... made out of sponges! Join Mindy and Guy as they explore the who, when, why, how and WOW of Sponge Cities!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24:1804/03/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Don't Let It Go To Waste! (3/1/24)
Why are Mindy and Guy Raz serving up old bad ideas?! And what does this have to do with recycling?! We've got questions AND answers on this eco-friendly round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about RECYCLING! Originally aired 10/1/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
09:5801/03/2024
WeWow On The Leap Day (2/29/24)
Dennis and Reggie host a special Leap Day edition of WeWow! They celebrate and answer a rare voicemail. Plus an encore episode, “Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! An Outer Space SUPERNOVA!” 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! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27:4629/02/2024
RoboFish: A Mindy and Guy Raz Production (2/26/24)
Lights... Camera... Action!! Mindy is making a movie based on new research from the University of Western Australia starring Guy Raz as... Robofish, a robotic fish that fights off invasive predators! It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of robotic fish! Originally aired 5/2/22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24:2826/02/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - In The Spotlight (2/23/24)
Why did Mindy overload the power grid? And what does that have to do with light?! We've got the questions AND answers in this illuminating round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about LIGHT! Originally aired 6/30/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15:4523/02/2024
DNA Sculptures (2/19/24)
Art is in Reggie's DNA… literally! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW Crew to discover the art of DNA at Reggie's Art Exhibit opening! It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of DNA structure! Originally aired 4/10/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22:3119/02/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Medical Marvels (2/16/24)
Guy Raz is showing off his latest addition to his first aid kit, but what does this have to do with medical marvels? We've got the WHATs and the WOWs about medical marvels, and it's up to you to guess the winning WOW! Originally aired 9/2/22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16:1016/02/2024
Not Our First Rodeo: The Science of Why Robots Can't Use Bullwhips (2/12/24)
Welcome to Southern Mama's Big Fancy Steakhouse! The waiters are serving some delicious milkshakes and Mindy is serving up some science with her licorice bullwhip. But what does a bullwhip have to teach us about the way way human brains work?... And why can't robots learn how to use a bullwhip? It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of biomechanics! Originally aired 11/28/22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20:2812/02/2024
WeWow On The Weekend (2/11/24)
Reggie asks Dennis questions and Dennis hosts a cooking segment. Plus an encore episode, “Spiced Out!” 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! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28:4211/02/2024
WeWow On The Weekend (2/10/24)
Dennis and Reggie hang out and read reviewsies from their devoted listeners. Plus an encore episode, “Oh My Bleach! Save Our Reef!” 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! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
31:1210/02/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Vroom Vroom (2/9/24)
Why is Mindy carpooling in a pool?! We've got the questions AND answers in this electric round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about CARS! Originally aired 11/18/22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15:4009/02/2024
Snoop & Seek Robot (2/5/24)
Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis and the gang are kicking off the 35th annual Sneak and Snoop Championship Games! When things take a turn for chaos in Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion, how will Mindy and Guy Raz find Dennis underneath piles of candy?! With a little help from a robot from MIT, perhaps! It's the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW of robots! Originally aired 2/14/22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24:5105/02/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Let's Have Some Fungus! (2/2/24)
This week, we’re having fun with fungi! This brand new episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow! will put your toad on a stool and ring your port-o-bell-o! Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc to learn more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12:5002/02/2024
Yay For Octo-Moms! (1/29/24)
What's better than one Octo-mom? 20,000 Octo-moms! Mindy and Guy take the Wow Machine down the Californian coast to find an underwater volcano and the Octo-moms and Octo-babies that call it home! It's the who, when, why, how and WOW of Octopuses! Check out Wow in the World activities at https://bit.ly/3V5YCgw.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18:3529/01/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Rat's All, Folks! (1/26/24)
The next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow will either make you squeak or say “Eeeek!”-- depending upon how you feel about… Rodents! Guy & Mindy will give you the 411 on rats, mice and some other amazing critters. Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12:5726/01/2024
Invasion of the Zombie Ants (1/22/24)
Mindy and the gang sit around the crackling campfire exchanging scary stories. But these aren't you're average scary stories; this one involves a liver parasite, a scientific study and cow! It's the who, when, why, how and WOW of the parasitic Lancet Liver Fluke!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24:1722/01/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Life Size (1/19/24)
We've got the questions AND answers in this larger than life round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about ANIMAL SIZES! Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13:0019/01/2024
Mummified Bees! (1/15/24)
When you think of Mummies you might think of the ancient Egyptians and their sarcophagi, but these 300 year old mummified bees have just as much a right to be remembered alongside Tutankhamun as anyone else! It's the who, when, why, how and WOW of Mum-bees! Check Wow in the World activities at https://bit.ly/3V5YCgw.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20:4615/01/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Berry Nice (1/12/24)
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/3zfwJMc for more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13:1112/01/2024
Cellular Tattoos For Science! (1/8/24)
Mindy and the gang are off to get their first tattoos! But these aren't your average inkings; these tattoos are made of gold, invisible to the human eye and, most importantly, for science! It's the who, when, why, how and WOW of cellular tattooing! Check Wow in the World activities at https://bit.ly/3V5YCgw.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19:5008/01/2024
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Say Cheese (1/5/24)
It’s an extra cheesy edition of Two Whats?! And a Wow! Guy & Mindy will test your knowledge of all things cheddar etc. Play along and find out if your brie-brain is gouda enough!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13:3405/01/2024
Trumpet Fish Tag (1/1/24)
Hello and welcome back to the World Series of Tag! Mindy and Guy Raz here coming to you live from Taggy Nichols arena where some of the best Tag players in the world are vying for the title of champion. The front runner - The Trumpeter; a top tier player who has a top secret technique that he derived from the hunting tactics of the trumpet fish! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, How and WOW of TAG! Check Wow in the World activities at https://bit.ly/3V5YCgw.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23:3001/01/2024
WeWow The Great Indoors 2023: Day 5 (12/29/23)
It’s Day 5 of WeWow The Great Indoors! Today, Mindy and Guy Raz play a game of Dennis Says with Dennis! Plus, an encore episode, “Reggie and the Chocolate Factory!” To get warm and cozy with Mindy and Guy Raz, head to https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
32:0829/12/2023
WeWow The Great Indoors 2023: Day 4 (12/28/23)
It’s Day 4 of WeWow The Great Indoors! Today, Mindy wants to play in the snow in the comfort of her own gingerbread living room! Plus, an encore of, “Stick It Right Here, Sluggo!” To get warm and cozy with Mindy and Guy Raz, head to https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25:3928/12/2023
WeWow The Great Indoors 2023: Day 3 (12/27/23)
It’s Day 3 of WeWow The Great Indoors! Today, Mindy makes a liiiiiiittle too much popcorn! Plus, an encore episode, “And the Winner is … Ricequake!” To get warm and cozy with Mindy and Guy Raz, head to https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23:5227/12/2023
WeWow The Great Indoors 2023: Day 2 (12/26/23)
It’s Day 2 of WeWow The Great Indoors! Mindy and Reggie ask Guy Raz to help redecorate their indoor space! Plus, an encore episode, “Constructing Creativity: How Science and Art Aren’t so Far Apart”. To get warm and cozy with Mindy and Guy Raz, head to https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
31:4726/12/2023
WeWow The Great Indoors 2023: Day 1 (12/25/23)
Welcome to WeWow The Great Indoors Week! Mindy and Guy Raz get extra indoorsy with a house inside of a house inside of a house! Plus, an encore episode, “Home Tweet Home: Which Nest is Best?” To get warm and cozy with Mindy and Guy Raz, head to https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30:2325/12/2023
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - What on Earth?! (12/22/23)
Why is Guy Raz covered in corn syrup? And what does it have to do with the Earth?! We've got the questions AND answers in this out-of-this-world round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! It's up to you to find the WOWs from the WHATs about EARTH! Originally aired 3/3/22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14:2922/12/2023
Lucy The Space Archaeologist (12/18/23)
Mindy and Guy Raz have their heads in the stars! Join them on an intergalactic adventure as they dig into the latest NASA satellite, Lucy! Learn how Lucy adds the WOW out of this world. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and WOW of satellites! Originally aired 2/8/22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21:2718/12/2023
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Any Given Sun Day (12/15/23)
Why is Dennis talking about ice cream?! And what does it have to do with our sun? We've got the questions AND answers for you in this STELLAR round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! It's up to you to guess the WOWs from the WHATs about THE SUN! Originally aired 2/3/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15:4215/12/2023