Wow in the World

WeWow on the Weekend: Guest Star Gramma G-Force and Shoelace Science!

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WeWow on the Weekend: Being a Bird, Dennis's Favorite Games, and Corn Shoes!

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Rachel Martin – Guess the True Facts about this Award-Winning Journalist and Interviewer!

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Digging for Answers: The Engineering Marvel of America’s 250th Anniversary 2,000-Pound Time Capsule!

America's 250th birthday is almost here! And to celebrate America's 250th, the Wow in the World crew uncovers an incredible story about “America’s Time Capsule.” But before they learn about the science of a centuries-long experiment for America's 250th, they stumble across a very different time capsule – or at least Gramma G-Force's version of one! This time capsule, that time capsule… they all play a starring role in an adventure filled with buried mysteries, future discoveries, and a whole lot of holes in Guy Raz’s yard.When Guy Raz discovers Dennis and Thomas Fingerling digging dozens of holes across his front yard, he demands answers. Gramma G-Force is convinced that she buried priceless treasures somewhere on the property years ago… But as it turns out, Gramma G-Force may not be the greatest long-term storage expert.That's when Mindy introduces everyone to the fascinating world of time capsules—special containers designed to preserve objects, stories, and memories for people far in the future. The conversation quickly turns to one of the biggest time capsule projects ever planned: a massive 2,000-pound capsule being created to honor America's upcoming 250th birthday celebration!As Mindy and Guy explain how engineers, preservation experts, and historians are working together to design a capsule that can survive for 250 years underground, the gang discovers the surprising science behind preserving history. Packed with laughs, surprising engineering, American history, and a glimpse into the future, this episode explores how people preserve memories across centuries—and what objects from today might tell future generations about the world we live in now. Grab a shovel, save a souvenir, and get ready for a journey through time with the Wow in the World gang!✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World: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 a scientific celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, and the mysteries of time capsules while laughing, learning, and wowing together.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WeWow on the Weekend: A Bricko Blocks Showcase, Reviewsies, and Smart Toilets!

What do building blocks, pigeon-riding, and high-tech toilets 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 toilet technology 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 shows off his Bricko Block creations, and Dennis and Reggie run into some trouble reading reviewsies... And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Are You Smarter Than A Toilet?" from Wow in the World—an engineering and technology episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Are You Smarter Than A Toilet?" originally aired on May 4th, 2020, and takes place at the Bathroom Showcase, where Mindy and Guy Raz learn all about the newest innovations in toilet technology– toilets that can monitor your health! 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 Dennis and Reggie playtime and scientific toilet humor that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 1/4/26.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.