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The #1 science podcast for kids, where hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz turn amazing discoveries into laugh-out-loud adventures for curious families.
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Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and families, sharing the most amazing stories in science, technology, and new discoveries happening in the world around us. Each week, join hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz as they take curious kids and their grown-ups on a cartoon for the ear journey filled with laughter, adventure, and wow-worthy stories. From the tiniest microbes to the farthest reaches of space, every episode of Wow in the World inspires wonder, fuels imagination, and makes science fun for the whole family. Weekly episodes of Wow in the World come out every Monday for free! Plus, each week listeners get even more opportunities to say WOW with two other shows: Two Whats?!
⚡ Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 5–12
- Network
- Tinkercast
- Format
- Listen in any order
- Typical length
- 22 min
- Episodes
- 1090
- Topics
- Education For Kids, Stories For Kids
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Wow Meets Melon - Introducing Melon’s House Party
9 min 8 December 2021Welcome to Melon’s House Party! Did you know that the objects in your house sing and speak all day long? They just do so in a key only dogs can hear. Enter, Melon, an eight pound dog with a thousand pound heart who is the key to a world that lives right under our noses! She lives in a world full of friends; an always singing record player, a soulless computer, her bookshelf therapist and many more. But her best friend in the world is Couch. No musical adventure is too big for Melon and Couch as long as they can figure out a way to do it together. As Melon learns about herself and the world around her, she shows us how to appreciate the little things in life and the importance of friendship and family. Listen to the rest of this episode at wondery.fm/MHP
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Best of 2021 - Mindy and Guy’s Favorite Earthling
33 min 27 December 2021Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis are ranking their favorite podcast episodes from 2021! Listen to their top pick, “Camel” from Flip and Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling and check out more favorites at tinkercast.com/2021!
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Introducing: Who, When, Wow!: Mystery Edition
5 min 28 December 2022Join Carly Q (host Carly Ciarrocchi) on adventures through space and time as she uncovers history's greatest mysteries. Listen to the first episode of Who, When, Wow Mystery Edition now wherever you get your podcasts, and tune in for the new season with episodes every Wednesday starting February 8th, 2023.
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Introducing: The Cat in the Hat Cast
7 min 19 September 2023Hold on tight and prepare to be whisked away on a weekly adventure with Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat! In a world full of delightful mix-ups and exhilarating mayhem, the mischievous Cat takes the reins and enlightens the ever-cautious Fish on the art of hosting a perfectly poised podcast. Featuring alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay, you'll be left guessing what surprises The Cat will pull out of his hat next. Listen to The Cat in the Hat Cast now. Link here .
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Listen Now: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast
5 min 14 December 2023Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, he’s your new favorite snarky talk show host. Join The Grinch (and his faithful dog Max) each week as he rants against Christmas cheer and roasts celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as the notorious curmudgeon and broadcasting straight from Who-Ville, will The Grinch send these famous folks back down Mt. Crumpit, or will they soften his stance against Christmas and grow his heart three sizes? Grab your hot cocoa and cozy slippers and listen along to find out! Listen to ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast: Wondery.fm/Grinch
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Introducing: Once Upon a Beat
7 min 1 May 2024Mindy & 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!
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Listen Now: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast
6 min 26 November 2024Christmas AGAIN?? Join the Grinch in stubbornly refusing the joys of the season with season 2 of ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast! Broadcasting straight from Whoville, with the help of his producer Cindy and loyal dog Max, Grinch is back to rant against Christmas cheer and roast celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as Dr. Seuss’ iconic holiday hater! Grab your hot cocoa and cozy slippers to find out if the Grinch’s heart will triple this season — or if he’ll send his guests tumbling back down Mt. Crumpit. For even more cheer, Wondery+ will offer exclusive minisodes where listeners can join Cindy and Max the Dog as they investigate a crazy Christmas mystery. Listen to ‘Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast with the whole family here Wondery.fm/Grinch
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Welcome to Wow in the World
4 min 5 May 2017The award-winning Tinkercast Original series, Wow in the World, is the #1 podcast for curious kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz invite you into their make-believe world as they share the latest real stories in science, technology, and innovation. With immersive sound design, and a cast of eccentric characters, each narrative episode is a scientific adventure you can see with your eyes closed! A humor-filled whirlwind of fact, fiction, and full-on WOW!
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The Search For Planet 9 And Our Sushi-Powered Brains
23 min 15 May 2017Where in the world is the mysterious ninth planet? What in the world did early humans eat to make them so smart? How in the world does saying "thank you" make you healthier? Find out this week's who, what, where, when and how on Wow in the World Episode 1!
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Corn Your Toes And Blast-Off To The Moon!
20 min 22 May 2017Why in the world would we wear corn on our feet? When in the world will humans vacation in space? Join Guy and Mindy for this week's who, what, when, where, why, how, and Wow in the World - Episode 2!
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Your Shoelaces On G-Force And Bubble Gulpies of the Future?
22 min 29 May 2017Why in the world do our shoelaces always come untied? How in the world do we solve the problem of all those disposable water bottles we toss? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for a wild roller coaster ride and a unusual water balloon fight as they set out to discover this week's who, what, when, where, why, how and Wow in the World - Episode 3!
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A Hermit Crab Housing Crisis And The Great Human Vs. Rabbit Race
22 min 5 June 2017What motivates hermit crabs to fight for the ultimate dream shell? How would the fastest runner in the universe fare in a running race with a rabbit? Join Mindy and Guy Raz for hermit crab wrestlemania and a race through history to find out why we humans walk differently than other animals! It's all happening in this week's who, what, when, where, why, how and Wow in the World!
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Pokemon Go Make Some Friends & The Noisy Sounds of Silence
19 min 12 June 2017How in the world can playing Pokémon Go can help us make new friends? What in the world is up with all of that noise polluting our wildlife habitats? Join Guy Raz and Mindy as they capture Pokémon, battle shyness, and take you on the noisiest nature hike on earth! It's all happening in this week's who, what, when, where, why, how and Wow in the World- Episode 5!
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Dinosaurs' Puzzling Backbones
13 min 15 June 2017How in the world did 170,000 pound dinosaurs walk around without collapsing under their own weight? What in YOUR world is wowing you? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for our first ever Thursday Edition of Wow in the World!
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Bag O' Worms & The Velocity Of Poop
21 min 19 June 2017What in the world do wax worms eat? How in the world has it taken us six episodes to talk about poop? Join Guy Raz and Mindy as they wax-poetic about waxworms and referee the stinkiest race imaginable! It's all happening in this week's who, what, when, where, why, how and Wow in the World - Episode 6!
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Let's Flamingle!
20 min 22 June 2017How in the world can studying flamingos help humans? What in YOUR world is wowing you? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for this week's Thursday Edition of Wow in the World!
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Dogs Vs. Two-Year Olds, Tooting Cows, And Crickets For Breakfast
18 min 26 June 2017What in the world do dogs and two-year olds have in common? Why in the world are tooting, burping cows harming the planet, and How in the world can eating insects help the solve the problem? Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas as they take you on an adventure through the world's latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the World!
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Comets, Ice Age, And Human Civilization
20 min 29 June 2017Why was North America once covered in ice? How could a comet strike have helped to shape our planet as we know it? And What did stone carvings teach us about our early human ancestors? Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas as they take you on a time traveling adventure through the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and WOW in the World!
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Invite Yourself To Dinner And How Pandas Got Their Spots
18 min 3 July 2017What in the world happens when you eat in front of a mirror? How in the world did pandas get their spots? Join Mindy, Mindy, AND Guy Raz as they take on this week's Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the World!
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The Fish With The Killer Kiss
11 min 6 July 2017How in the world does a fish attack its prey with a deadly kiss? Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz as they explore the grosser than gross fishy business of this killer underwater smooch! It's all happening in this week's Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the World!
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A Tasty Looking Moon And Sharing Caring Chimpanzees
22 min 10 July 2017Why in the world does Saturn have a moon that looks good enough to eat? What in the world can chimpanzees teach us about kindness? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the World!
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It's A Bird! It's A Plane! It's A....FLYING TAXI?!
13 min 13 July 2017Where in the world will we see the first flying taxis? What in the world will they look like? Who in the world will operate them? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and WOW on the world's first flying taxi cabs!
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Mosquitoes, Stinky Socks, And Bread....Oh MY!
17 min 17 July 2017What in the world is up with mosquitoes attacking some people but not others? And how in the world could stinky socks hold the clue? Also why in the world should we stop feeding bread to the ducks? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for the latest who, what, when, where, why, how, and WOW in the World!
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Hot Buttered Popcorn...PEE?!?
17 min 20 July 2017How in the world does hot buttered popcorn smell so good? Where in the world can we find that smell in the wild? And what in the world does PEE have to do with it? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an epic adventure to Southeast Asia for the latest who, what, when, where, why, how, and WOW in the world!
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Brain Freeze!
14 min 24 July 2017What in the world is Brain Freeze? Why in the world does it happen when we're enjoying a cold, tasty treat? And how in the world do we get rid of it?! Grab an ice-cold refreshing drink, and get ready to explore the who, what, when, where, why how and WOW in the world of BRAIN FREEZE!
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Cuckoo For Cocoa: Journey To The Chocolate Forests Of South America
18 min 27 July 2017Where in the world does chocolate come from? And what in the world does eating it have to do with memory? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they go cuckoo for cocoa on a wild expedition to a "chocolate forest" in South America! It's the latest in who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW in the World!
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Astronauts, Clean Up Your Outer Space!
21 min 31 July 2017What in the world is all that junk floating around in Low Earth Orbit? And how in the world can gecko feet possibly help to clean it up? Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz as they take us on an out-of-this-world quest, to solve one of the messiest problems in our solar system! It's the latest who, what, when, where, why, how, and WOW in the World!
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Chill Out(side)!
12 min 3 August 2017Where in the world can we find sounds that will help us chill out? Why in the world do our brains react differently to noises in nature versus noises made by humans? And how in the world can we add a little peace and quiet to our loud and busy communities? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for the latest who, what, when, where, why how, and WOW in the World!
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A Case FOR The Giggles
14 min 7 August 2017Why in the world do they say that "laughter is the best medicine?" How in the world do you catch a case of the giggles? And what in the world is a Laughing Yogi?! Try not to LOL, as Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas guffaw their way through the science of laughter, on this seriously silly episode of Wow in the World!
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If You're Happy & You Know It...
15 min 10 August 2017Where in the world can you find a Museum of Happiness!? What in the world is the happiest place on Earth? How in the world can we pump up the jam on our own happiness? Happiness Week continues as Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz discover big joy in the latest who, what, when, where, why, how, and Wow in the World!
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The Total Solar Eclipse (When the Moon Photobombs the Sun)
21 min 14 August 2017What in the world is a Total Solar Eclipse? Why in the world is it so rare? When and Where in the world can we watch it happen? And how in the world can we view it without hurting our eyeballs? That's a lot of questions! And we've got answers. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow, of the Total Solar Eclipse!
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Stick It Right Here, Sluggo!
23 min 17 August 2017How in the world could a slug help doctors to perform surgery on humans? Where in the world can you find the slug with the stickiest slime? Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz on their the slimiest and "tiniest" adventure yet! It's all the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World!
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Back-To-School: Recess 101
20 min 21 August 2017How in the world does recess make us smarter? Where in the world do kids enjoy the most of it? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an expedition to better understand the science of taking a break! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of RECESS!
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Two-Headed Space Worms
22 min 24 August 2017What in the world are Planarian Flatworms? Why in the world did scientists send them on a mission to outer space? And where in the world are their mouths if not on their heads?! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for a tale of two worms....in one body. It's the latest who, what, when, where, why, how, and WOW in the world of WORMSTRONAUTS!
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Invasion Of The Sea Pickles
16 min 28 August 2017What in the world is a Sea Pickle? Where in the world can you find them? And Why in the world do scientists refer to them as the 'Unicorn of the Sea?' Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz for latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the world of Sea Pickles!
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Where Did We Come From?
29 min 31 August 2017Where in in the world did we come from? How in the world did we get here? Who in the world were our ancient ancestors? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they travel back in time to discover the history of our big Homo sapien family! Also, how in the world can we help our human family affected by Hurricane Harvey? What in the world is a hurricane, and how does it form? It's the latest in Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World!
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It's Raining Diamonds!
18 min 4 September 2017Where in the world is it raining diamonds? What in the world are diamonds made of anyway? And how in the world can we forecast the "weather" on Neptune and Uranus? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for our most most sparkly episode yet! It's the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the World of DIAMOND RAIN!
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Mucus Mansions & Pooping Plastic
23 min 7 September 2017What the the world can be done about the plastic junking up our oceans? How in the world can a tiny pooping sea creature help to solve the problem? And how in the world can you get a good deal on a four-story "Mucus Mansion?" (Hint: You can't. But we'll tell you what it is!) Join Guy and Mindy for a wild underwater adventure to the depths of the deep blue sea, as they uncover the plastic-pooping truth of the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the World of the Giant Larvacean!
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Thank You! Thank You!
13 min 11 September 2017Welp, that's a wrap on the first season of Wow in the World! Thank you so much for joining us on this big adventure! We're giving Reggie a short break to rest his wings while we search the globe for more Wow in the World! In the meantime, be sure to sign up for our newsletter at wowintheworld.com so you can be the first to hear about Season 2 and other exciting stuff we've got cookin'! We'll be back in your ears before you know it. #Grateful Mindy and Guy
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A Hermit Crab Housing Crisis And The Great Human Vs. Rabbit Race (Encore: 09/18/2017)
22 min 18 September 2017What in the world motivates hermit crabs to fight for the ultimate dream shell? How in the world would the fastest runner in the universe fare in a running race with a rabbit? Join Mindy and Guy Raz for hermit crab wrestlemania and a race through history to find out why we humans walk differently than other animals! It's all happening in this week's who, what, when, where, why, how and Wow in the World. Originally aired June 5, 2017
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Bag O' Worms & The Velocity Of Poop (Encore - 9/25/17)
21 min 25 September 2017What in the world do wax worms eat? How in the world has it taken us this long to talk about poop science? Join Guy Raz and Mindy as they wax-poetic about waxworms and referee the stinkiest race imaginable! It's all happening in this week's Wow in the World! Originally aired June 19, 2017
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Let's Flamingle! (Encore - 10/2/17)
20 min 2 October 2017How in the world can studying flamingos help humans? And Why in the world are flamingos pink anyway? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for the Who, What, When, Where Why, How and Wow in the world of fancy flamingos! Originally Aired June 22nd 2017
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Hot Buttered Popcorn...PEE?!? (Encore - 10/9/17)
17 min 9 October 2017How in the world does hot buttered popcorn smell so good? Where in the world can we find that smell in the wild? And what in the world does PEE have to do with it? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an epic adventure to Southeast Asia for the latest WOW in the world! Originally aired July 24th 2017
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Brain Freeze! (Encore - 10/16/17)
14 min 16 October 2017What in the world is Brain Freeze? Why in the world does it happen when we're enjoying a cold, tasty treat? And how in the world do we get rid of it?! Grab an ice-cold refreshing drink, and get ready to explore the who, what, and WOW in the world of BRAIN FREEZE! Originally aired July 20th 2017
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A Case FOR The Giggles (Encore: 10/23/2017)
14 min 23 October 2017Why in the world do they say that "laughter is the best medicine?" How in the world do you catch a case of the giggles? And what in the world is a Laughing Yogi?! Try not to LOL, as Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas guffaw their way through the science of laughter, on this seriously silly episode of Wow in the World! Originally aired August 7th 2017
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Stick it Right Here, Sluggo! (Encore - 10/30/17)
23 min 30 October 2017How in the world could a slug help doctors to perform surgery on humans? Where in the world can you find the slug with the stickiest slime? Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz on their the slimiest and "tiniest" adventure yet! It's all the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World! Originally aired August 17th 2017 *ALL NEW EPISODES OF WOW IN THE WORLD BEGIN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH!
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Hey Onion! You're Makin' Me Cry!
18 min 6 November 2017*NEW EPISODE!* Why in the world do onions make us cry? How in the world does it even work? And what in the world would happen if onions were to lose this special power? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they pull back the layers on your breath's best frenemy, and take you on an stinky adventure that cuts so deep, it might just leave you with a tear in your eye. Grab your tissues, friends! It's our Boo Hoo-iest episode of Wow in the World yet! Find this episode's conversation starters at www.wowintheworld.com
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That's NUTS!
20 min 13 November 2017Where in the world do squirrels hide their nuts? And how in the world do they remember where to find them again? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they get up close and personal with the organizational habits of SQUIRRELS! Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World, It's our nuttiest episode yet!
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Why Horses Can't Wear Flip Flops
23 min 20 November 2017How in the world did horses get their hooves? What in the world is the difference between their feet and ours? And when in the world did tiny dog-sized horses roam the earth? Join Guy Raz and Mindy for a little trot through the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the world of horse hooves! *And be sure to check out this episodes conversation starters at www.wowintheworld.com !
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WANTED: Giant Rat For Cracking Coconuts
17 min 27 November 2017Why in the world are coconuts so tough to crack? Where in the world can you find a giant rodent to do it for you? And what in the world did scientists finally discover after 90 years of waiting? Join Guy Raz and Mindy as they travel far and wide, to search for the elusive "coconut cracker!" It's the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow In the World of coconut cracking rats!
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Oh My Bleach! Save Our Reef!
28 min 4 December 2017What in the world is coral bleaching? Where in the world is it happening? And how the world are starfish involved? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an underwater adventure to Australia's Great Barrier Reef as they set out to explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of coral bleaching!
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Totally Spiced Out!
26 min 11 December 2017What in the world makes chili peppers hot? How in the world do we measure their spiciness? And where in the world are kids least likely to get spiced out? Get ready to be SPICED OUT with Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz in our hottest episode of Wow in the World yet!
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3D Printing the Future!
22 min 18 December 2017What in the world can you create with a 3D printer? How in the world does it work? Where in the world is it being used OUT of this world? And WHY in the world is Mindy pouring pancake batter into a laser printer?! Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas as they share the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of 3D printing...the future!
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A Dog's Nose Always Knows
25 min 25 December 2017What in the world is a dog's secret sniffing power? How in the world do their noses know more than ours? And why are we putting these noses to work? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they explore latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of super sniffing canines
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Homegrown Genome
22 min 1 January 2018What in the world is gene editing technology? How in the world could it help certain humans? And why in the world would we use it to bring the past to the future? Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas as they explore the technology that could change the modern medical world as we know it! It's the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World!
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BANG! Where'd This Universe Come From?!
32 min 8 January 2018Where in the world did our universe come from? How in the world was it formed? And what in the world happened to ALL of us on August 17th 2017 without any of us even realizing? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on a time traveling adventure through the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of gravitational waves, neutron stars, and the history of our universe!
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Stick it Right Here, Sluggo! (Encore - 1/15/18)
23 min 15 January 2018How in the world could a slug help doctors to perform surgery on humans? Where in the world can you find the slug with the stickiest slime? Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz on their the slimiest and "tiniest" adventure yet! It's all the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World! Originally aired Aug. 17, 2017. New episode Feb. 26, 2018.
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Recess 101
20 min 22 January 2018How in the world does recess make us smarter? Where in the world do kids enjoy the most of it? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an expedition to better understand the science of taking a break! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of RECESS! Originally aired August 21, 2017.
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The Total Solar Eclipse (When the Moon Photobombs the Sun) (Encore - 1/29/18)
21 min 29 January 2018What in the world is a Total Solar Eclipse? Why in the world is it so rare? When and Where in the world can we watch it happen? And how in the world can we view it without hurting our eyeballs? That's a lot of questions! And we've got answers. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow, of the Total Solar Eclipse! Originally aired August 14th, 2017.
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Invasion of the Sea Pickles (Encore - 2/5/18)
16 min 5 February 2018What in the world is a Sea Pickle? Where in the world can you find them? And Why in the world do scientists refer to them as the 'Unicorn of the Sea?' Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz for latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW in the world of Sea Pickles! Originally aired August 28, 2017.
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Where Did We Come From? (Encore - 2/12/18)
29 min 12 February 2018Where in in the world did we come from? How in the world did we get here? Who in the world were our ancient ancestors? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they travel back in time to discover the history of our big Homo sapien family! Also, how in the world can we help our human family affected by Hurricane Harvey? What in the world is a hurricane, and how does it form? It's the latest in Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World! Originally aired August 31st, 2017.
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Two-Headed Space Worms (Encore - 2/19/18)
22 min 19 February 2018What in the world are Planarian Flatworms? Why in the world did scientists send them on a mission to outer space? And where in the world are their mouths if not on their heads?! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for a tale of two worms....in one body. It's the latest who, what, when, where, why, how, and WOW in the world of WORMSTRONAUTS! Originally aired August 24th, 2017.
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Hey Mars! Put A Ring On It!
24 min 26 February 2018One of Mars' moons is on a collision course with the red planet! But don't worry, it won't happen for another 5 million years or so. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an extraterrestrial adventure, as they learn all about gravity, orbits and all the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World science behind celestial physics!
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Spaced Out Pen Pal - Part 1
27 min 5 March 2018E-mail is great, but nothing beats a nice, old fashioned, hand written letter. But what do you do when your pen pal lives on the International Space Station?! You suit up of course! Spacesuit up! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an out of this world adventure in the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of spacesuit technology!
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Spaced Out Pen Pal - Part 2
25 min 12 March 2018So you're going to visit your pen pal on the the International Space Station. You've got your spacesuit, and now, all you need now is a way to get there! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an out of this world adventure in the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of reusable rockets and humanoid robots!
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Anti-Social Animals
32 min 19 March 2018Guy Raz and Mindy look at the social structures of different animal species and see how being antisocial might be a good thing ... if you're a marmot! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they go hike the Alps all in an effort to understand the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of social biology!
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Smart-Bots
33 min 26 March 2018From self-driving cars to chess-playing robots, oh my! Artificial intelligence is all around us, and it's only getting smarter. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on a computational quest to discover the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of AI!
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All-Natural Superheroes Part 1
23 min 2 April 2018Forget Spiderman, The Hulk and Captain America, there are already thousands of real superheroes already lurking among us; in nature. From heat vision to the immortality join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on their superhero recruitment drive as they discover the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of nature's all natural superpowers!
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All-Natural Superheroes Part 2
28 min 9 April 2018Forget Spiderman, The Hulk and Captain America, there are already thousands of real superheroes already lurking among us; in nature. From heat vision to the immortality join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on their superhero recruitment drive as they discover the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of nature's all natural superpowers!
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Operation Earth: How To Be Cool To A Planet That's Hot
29 min 16 April 2018We've all heard of Climate Change, but what is it, and why is it bad news for planet Earth? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they go back in time in an effort to protect our future! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Climate Change Heroes!
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Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs!
30 min 23 April 2018Almost 100 years ago Alexander Fleming discovered what would go on to become the world's first antibiotic. Nearly a century later, the bacterial infections and diseases these antibiotics once treated are making a comeback. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they delve into the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of battling SUPERBUGS!
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Your Crabby Pee Is Scaring Me!
30 min 30 April 2018What's that scent wafting through the murky waters off the coast of Georgia? Well if you're a mud crab, you'll know that it's the smell of fear. But where does it come from? And how do we know? Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas for Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of secret signals of the animal world. (And stick around as they potty-train a Blue crab. Trust us on this one)
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The Very Hungry Black Hole
28 min 7 May 2018Mindy's going to need a few tips if she's going to win the local eating competition. Lucky for her, Guy Raz knows the best eater in the universe! The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of black holes!
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Somefin Smells Fishy In Here! (How Fish Oil Makes Us Smarter) Part 1
23 min 14 May 2018What in the World is that fishy smell coming from Guy Raz's refrigerator? And how in the world could it's contents help us to learn and sleep better? And who in the world was the first to discover this? Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz for the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Fintastic Fish Oil!
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Somefin Smells Fishy In Here! (How Fish Oil Makes Us Smarter) Part 2
31 min 21 May 2018After discovering on last week's episode that fish oil contains offishoily fintastic benefits for our brains, Guy Raz and Mindy decide to take the plunge on a wild aquatic adventure to experience HOW in the world fish oil is made! Join us, as Guy and Mindy explore the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of squeezing the smarts out of sardines!
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Wow in the World + The Story Pirates in Do You SEE What I HEAR?
39 min 28 May 2018This week, it's a double scoop of our first ever, Wow in the World Podcast Scrambler! In this episode, Guy Raz and Mindy team up with the Story Pirates Podcast to explore the latest science behind SYNESTHESIA!
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How To Talk To A Dog
22 min 4 June 2018Is that dog wearing glasses?! Guy Raz has a new four-legged friend, but he's having trouble bonding with him. Good thing Mindy knows the scientifically-proven very best way to talk to dogs! This week learn HOW in the world scientists figured out how to speak to dogs and WHAT in the world is the best way to say "Who's a good boy"? Join Mindy and Guy Raz to learn the Who, What, When Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of canine communication!
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EAR YE! EAR YE! How The Shape Of Our Ears Affects The Way We Hear!
23 min 11 June 2018Get ready and prepare those two fleshy little sea shells on the side of your head for the science of sound! That's right, we're talking ear science! Join Guy and Mindy as they explore the who, what, when, where, why, how, and Wow in the World of auditory awesomeness!
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Oh Knuck-Crackers! The Science of Poppin' Knuckles
26 min 18 June 2018It's finger poppin' time on Wow in the World, and this week, Mindy and Guy explore the science behind the SNAP, CRACKLE, AND POP of our knuckles! Where in the world is that sound coming from?! Why in the world does it make some people so uncomfortable? And how in the world is it even made? Join in on an interesting quest for the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of KNUCKLE CRACKING!
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Samurai Vs. The Stink: The Science of Invasive Wildlife Species
29 min 25 June 2018Where in the world did all of these hungry stink bugs come from? How in the world can we stop the invasion in time to save our crops? And why in the world are scientists looking at the Samurai Wasp for the answer? Join Mindy and Guy Raz for The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of invasive wildlife species!
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Do Birds Of A Feather Flock Together?
28 min 2 July 2018Reggie is away on his migration vacation! He's been all over the place; China, Hawaii, New Zealand! But how in the world do our avian friends pull of such feats of endurance? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the world of bird migration!
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Un-BEE-lievable Bees!
20 min 6 July 2018You won't bee-lieve your ears! Join Detective Mindy and Inspector Raz, an un-bee-table crime fighting duo, as they try to crack the case of the missing bees! It's all in this episode as we explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of buzzing bees!
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Exploding Ants!
22 min 16 July 2018You ant gonna believe this! A new ant species has been discovered in the jungles of Southeast Asia! And while these tiny insects may look similar to the ants we know, they are literally BURSTING surprises! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they get up close -too close- to explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Exploding Ants!
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The Curious Case of the Everlasting Storm
25 min 23 July 2018Crash! Crack! Boom! No need to duck and cover during this incredible thunderstorm! It's been going on for hundreds of years! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they make there way out to Venezuela to hunt down the mysterious and electrifying Catatumbo Bay Lighting Storm and in the process uncover the Who, What, When Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of this electrifying scientific phenomenon!
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Now Watch Me Drip Drip: The Science Of Slower Melting Ice Cream!
21 min 30 July 2018I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! But what's up with all the melting on hot summer days? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they scour the globe in search of a special new ingredient, that's said to prevent ice cream from turning into a sticky situation! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of slower melting ice cream!
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An Aurora Named Steve
24 min 6 August 2018There's a new natural phenomenon in town and he's putting on a light show! Scientists are learning more and more about this mysterious new aurora and have even given it a name! So join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the who, what, when, where, why, how and wow in the world of Steve!
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An Eyebrow Evolution!
26 min 13 August 2018Once upon a time, our earliest human ancestors all had a permanent case of 'angry face' due to the big bony ridges on their foreheads. Over time we've evolved flexible brows that can communicate our complex emotions. Evolutionary anthropologists are trying to figure out why. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an ancient family reunion, and discover the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW in the world of eyebrows!
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An Intergalactic Interloper!
26 min 20 August 2018It came from another solar system! No, it's not the latest sci-fi summer blockbuster; it's science! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of alien asteroids!
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The Dinosaur With Dandruff
22 min 27 August 2018Don't scritch scratch that itchy, flaky scalp! Take it from the Beipiaosaurus, it doesn't help! Join Mindy and Guy Raz, and a tiny T-Rex as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of the oldest ever case of dandruff!
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How To Sleep Your Way to Victory
23 min 3 September 2018We all know a good night's sleep is good for our bodies, but did you know it could also increase your odds of winning the big race? Join Guy Raz and Mindy as they snooze, snore, and put this new scientific discovery to the test! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of sleep science!
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Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites
24 min 10 September 2018Having trouble breaking through the bitter bites of nature's leafiest greens and cocoa beans? Well before you do that spit-take, you may want to chew on this nature's candy just a little longer! New research suggests that the key savoring the bitter flavors of Brussels sprouts, kale, and even coffee, can be found in your spit! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of SALIVA!
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WAIT...WAIT...ARE THOSE MARSHMALLOWS? Why Kids Are Better At Waiting Than Adults
24 min 17 September 2018New scientific research suggests that kids these days are better than grownups when it comes to waiting. WHAT?! Join Mindy and Guy Raz in the waiting room of the dentist's office, as they explore how scientists used MARSHMALLOWS in the scientific experiment that lead to this discovery! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Waiting!
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Totally Spiced Out! (Encore - 9/24/18)
26 min 24 September 2018What in the world makes chili peppers hot? How in the world do we measure their spiciness? And where in the world are kids least likely to get spiced out? Get ready to be SPICED OUT with Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz in our hottest episode of Wow in the World yet! (Originally Aired December 11th 2018)
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3D Printing the Future! (Encore - 10/1/18)
22 min 1 October 2018What in the world can you create with a 3D printer? How in the world does it work? Where in the world is it being used OUT of this world? And WHY in the world is Mindy pouring pancake batter into a laser printer?! Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas as they share the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of 3D printing...the future! (Originally aired December 18th 2018)
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BANG! Where'd this universe come from?! (Encore - 10/8/18)
32 min 8 October 2018What in the world can you create with a 3D printer? How in the world does it work? Where in the world is it being used OUT of this world? And WHY in the world is Mindy pouring pancake batter into a laser printer?! Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas as they share the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of 3D printing...the future! (Originally aired December 18th 2018)
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Your Crabby Pee Is Scaring Me! (Encore - 10/15/18)
30 min 15 October 2018What's that scent wafting through the murky waters off the coast of Georgia? Well if you're a mud crab, you'll know that it's the smell of fear. But where does it come from? And how do we know? Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas for Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of secret signals of the animal world. (And stick around as they potty-train a Blue crab. Trust us on this one.) (Originally aired April 13th 2018)
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EAR YE! EAR YE! How The Shape Of Our Ears Affects The Way We Hear! (Encore - 10/22/18)
23 min 22 October 2018Get ready and prepare those two fleshy little sea shells on the side of your head for the science of sound! That's right, we're talking ear science! Join Guy and Mindy as they explore the who, what, when, where, why, how, and Wow in the World of auditory awesomeness! (originally aired June 11th)
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Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs! (Encore - 10/29/18)
30 min 29 October 2018Almost 100 years ago, Alexander Fleming discovered what would go on to become the world's first antibiotic. Nearly a century later, the bacterial infections and diseases these antibiotics once treated are making a comeback! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they delve into the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of battling SUPERBUGS! (Originally aired April 23rd)
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Why Horses Can't Wear Flip Flops (Encore - 11/5/18)
23 min 5 November 2018How in the world did horses get their hooves? What in the world is the difference between their feet and ours? And when in the world did tiny dog-sized horses roam the earth? Join Guy Raz and Mindy for a little trot through the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the world of horse hooves! *And be sure to check out this episodes conversation starters at www.wowintheworld.com! (originally aired November 20th)
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Exploding Ants! (Encore - 11/12/18)
22 min 12 November 2018You ant gonna believe this! A new ant species has been discovered in the jungles of Southeast Asia! And while these tiny insects may look similar to the ants we know, they are literally BURSTING surprises! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they get up close -too close- to explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Exploding Ants! (originally aired July 16th)
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The Very Hungry Black Hole (Encore - 11/19/18)
28 min 19 November 2018Mindy's going to need a few tips if she's going to win the local eating competition, lucky for her, Guy Raz knows the best eater in the universe! The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of black holes! (originally aired May 7th)
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A Dog's Nose Always Knows (Encore - 11/26/18)
25 min 26 November 2018What in the world is a dog's secret sniffing power? How in the world do their noses know more than ours? And why are we putting these noses to work? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they explore latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of super sniffing canines! (originally aired December 25th)
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Extreme Makeover: Spider Edition
27 min 3 December 2018Lights, Camera and Action! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they go behind the scenes on the hottest new matchmaking show in the animal kingdom; "Date or Bait!" Follow along as they learn all about the carnivorous habits of the female Jumping Spider and the flashy ways these bachelor male spiders try to keep themselves from ending up on the menu! It's Date or Bait: proudly brought to you by Wow in the World!
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The Karate Kickin' Cockroach
22 min 10 December 2018Mindy signs Guy Raz and herself up for a karate lesson! But when she starts talking about cockroaches, jewel wasps, and zombies, Guy Raz quickly realizes that this is not going to be your typical karate class. What in the Wow does Mindy have Up her sleeves this time? Listen in for The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of the Karate Kickin' Cockroach!
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An Elevator To The Stars!
27 min 17 December 2018Welcome to another toe tapping episode of Wow in the World! Guy Raz is off to listen to the latest and greatest in world of elevator music and Mindy tags along for the ride! But this music isn't just for any elevator. Oh no! This elevator is going from here ... to the stars! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the who, what, when, where, why and wow in the world of Space Elevators!
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The Cubic Scoop on Wombat Poop!
28 min 24 December 2018Poop to the power of 3? Rubik's Poop? Poop cubed?! We're talking wombats and the unusually shaped blocks of scat they leave behind! But HOW? And WHY? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel to an Australian "Pooseum" to explore this stinky, squared, scientific mystery! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Wombat poop!
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The Zen of Video Games
26 min 31 December 2018Stressed? Anxious? Is your life going bonkerballs?! May we suggest ... video games! A recent study has shown that certain video games may help alleviate stress in times of high anxiety. To test out this theory Mindy and Guy Raz attend a very special kind of meditation retreat.
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Exploding Ants! (Encore - 1/7/19)
22 min 7 January 2019You ANT gonna believe this! A new ant species has been discovered in the jungles of Southeast Asia! And while these tiny insects may look similar to the ants we know, they are literally BURSTING surprises! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they get up close - too close - to explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Exploding Ants! Originally aired July 16th 2018.
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Now Watch Me Drip Drip: The Science Of Slower Melting Ice Cream! (Encore - 1/14/19)
21 min 14 January 2019I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! But what's up with all the melting on hot summer days? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they scour the globe in search of a special new ingredient, that's said to prevent ice cream from turning into a sticky situation! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of slower melting ice cream! (Originally aired 7/30/18.)
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Two-Headed Space Worms (Encore - 1/21/19)
22 min 21 January 2019What in the world are Planarian Flatworms? Why in the world did scientists send them on a mission to outer space? And where in the world are their mouths if not on their heads?! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for a tale of two worms....in one body. It's the latest who, what, when, where, why, how, and WOW in the world of WORMSTRONAUTS! (Originally aired 8/28/17.)
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Back-To-School: Recess 101 (Encore - 1/28/19)
20 min 28 January 2019How in the world does recess make us smarter? Where in the world do kids enjoy the most of it? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an expedition to better understand the science of taking a break! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of RECESS! (Originally aired 8/24/17.)
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Duck Duck Poop - A Tale Of Symbiosis
27 min 4 February 2019It'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!
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Long Live Lonesome George! - The Mysterious Genome Of A Giant Tortoise
27 min 11 February 201980 years old? 100 years old? 400 years old?! Some animals live for a really long time, which means that things are getting pretty crowded at Reggie's parent's retirement farm! Join Guy Raz, Mindy, and Reggie, as they fly on down to Florida, to investigate how some of these wild octogenarians are able to keep on kickin' for so long! It's the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of aging in the animal kingdom!
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Heeeere Foodie Foodie Foodie! - Edible Insects Are On The Menu!
25 min 18 February 2019It's that time of year! The annual public radio food truck festival! Mindy has slapped a new logo on her dilapidated ice cream truck and joins in the festivities with a new twist on Gramma G-Force's famous "Sloppy G's!" But what is this new twist? And why does it have Guy Raz feeling squeamish and squirming? Find out as these two explore the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of EDIBLE INSECTS!
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So Cute You Can't Even! - The Science Of Cute Aggression
28 min 25 February 2019Do you have a face so cute that people want to pinch your cheeks? Does the sight of a baby piglet snuggling up to a newborn baby make you want to kick down a door and run away screaming? Have you ever uttered the words, "You're so cute I could EAT YOU UP!?" Well then you may suffer from a scientific phenomenon known as "Cute Aggression." And in this episode, Mindy and Guy Raz take you through a recent scientific study that explores what causes it, and why? It's the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of an overwhelming overload of CUTENESS!
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1+2=3? Just Ask A BEE! - The Scientific Buzz On Bees & Math
22 min 4 March 2019What in the world is a Fibonacci Sequence? Where in the world can you spot one in the wild? And why in the world is that BEE adding and subtracting at the lightening speed of a child?! Join Guy Raz and Mindy as they explore the latest scientific buzz on bees and their newly discovered ability to do...MATH! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of BEE BRAINS!
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Bored Out Of Your Bonkerballs? - Why Having Nothing To Do Can Be Good For You!
26 min 11 March 2019Bored out of your bonkerballs with nothing to do? Turns out, being bored can be good for you! A new study from the United Kingdom suggests that periods of boredom are crucial for anyone looking to get their creativity on! Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the Paint Drying World Championships, and a mind-numbing fact-finding visit to the "Institute of Boredom!" It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of BOREDOM!
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Horsefly Don't Bother Me! - The Dazzling Mystery Of Zebra Stripes
27 min 18 March 2019Guy Raz and his horse Bucky just got back from a frustrating riding lesson. Mindy is on the roof of her gingerbread mansion dressed as a horsefly. And Dennis is, well....just being Dennis. And before this episode is over, YOU will know the newly discovered reason behind why Zebras have stripes! Prepare to be DAZZLED as Guy Raz and Mindy explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Zebra Stripes!
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Hey Baby Island, How'd You Get Here? - When Underwater Volcanoes Grow UP!
31 min 25 March 2019If you could take one item to a desert island what would it be? A pacifier? A rattle? How about a diaper? Well that might be just what you need if you're visiting an itty bitty baby island! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they take the Wow Machine out to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to visit the youngest volcanic island on the planet! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of VOLCANIC ISLANDS!
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Song Of The Singing Mouse
27 min 1 April 2019What do humans, bottlenose dolphins, and the singing mice of the Costa Rican cloud forests have in common? Well according to a new scientific study, we all share the power of singing...in duets! But why?! And how?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Reggie, as they visit these singing mice on their live concert tour, and witness this vocal turn taking with their eyes and ears! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of Singing Mice and the brains behind musical conversation!
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And The Winner Is...RICEQUAKE!
21 min 8 April 2019You might think that rice krispies belong in the kitchen, but as Guy Raz and Mindy find out at the Annual Nom Nom Foodie Awards, they also belong on the big screen and in the lab! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they discover what the average bowl of cereal can tell us about the structural integrity of antarctic ice shelves!
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MY ASTEROID IS BLOWING UP!
27 min 15 April 2019Imagine a giant asteroid is out in space and headed on a collision course with planet Earth. Your mission, is to annihilate this giant mass of space rock before it can even get close. What do you do? How do you do it? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel through time and space to the asteroid belt for a little experiment of their own! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Planetary Defense!
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Here Comes The Sun-Powered Energy!
28 min 22 April 2019It's Cyber Funday on Wow in the World, and Mindy is taking full advantage of all the good deals! Sales on everything thing she's ever wanted and everything she never even knew she wanted! But is her online shopping spree a good deal for the planet? Guy Raz takes Mindy on a little time traveling fossil-fueled trip to the past to see how we can best protect the Earth for the future! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of Fossil Fuels and the future health of planet Earth!
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Drop That Beat and Cut The Cheese...For Science!
27 min 29 April 2019Would you care for a little brie marinated in hip hop? How about some cheddar dipped in rock and roll? Swiss serenaded by an up-beat pop classic! Turns out that cheese have preferences when it comes to music, and those preferences determine everything from their taste to their smell! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they discover the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How and Wow in the World of the musical taste of cheese!
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Pull A Face! The Science Of Four-Legged Facial Mimicry
28 min 6 May 2019Hook your fingers in your cheeks, push your nose up with your thumb and strap yourselves in as Mindy and Guy head to the Interspecies Face Pulling World Championships to see the best funny face makers in the animal kingdom! Will Chad the Chimp finally win the big competition or will the newcomer Susan the Solitary Sun Bear pull a come from behind victory? Explore how animals of all kinds use their facial muscles to communicate in the wild. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of four-legged facial mimicry!
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An UnFROGettable Day At the Museum of Wow!
27 min 13 May 2019The Museum of Wow just opened its new amphibian exhibit, and everyone from pollywogs to old croaks agree that the new discoveries featured there are positively ribbeting! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, Reggie, and friends for a fact-filled tour of miniature frogs, a toadlet with glow-in-the-dark bones, and a few surprises along the way! It's the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of fantastic FROGS!
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Getting Nosey About the Science of Smell: Why Different Sniffs Get Different Whiffs!
30 min 20 May 2019Scientists have long known that different people experience different smells, well...differently! But Why? And How? Join Mindy and Guy Raz in their new backyard Ol'Factory of bottled up odors, as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of SMELL!
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Scaredy Sharks & The Science of Fear
26 min 27 May 2019Darkness? Orcas? Turns out, everyone's afraid of something! Even the Great White Shark, the most fearsome predator in the seven seas! But afraid of what? And why? And how can this fear impact the rest of the ocean? Join Guy and Mindy as they head off to the season premiere of the Bruni Soto show to explore the Who, What, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of fears!
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Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly
29 min 3 June 2019What in the world can a giant ostrich and a prehistoric dinosaur tell us about the evolution of flight? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, a dino robot, and escaped zoo ostrich as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of FLIGHT!
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A Sunbrella For The Planet (6/10/19)
24 min 10 June 2019Summer 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!
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G-Force Vs. Wasabi: How The Brain Registers Pain
24 min 17 June 2019It's time for another spicy smack down in the world of Wow, and this time Gramma G-Force and a Naked Mole Rat go head to head in a battle of...Wasabi?! How will our fearless competitors handle the heat? And what does their brain have to do with it? A new scientific study just might have what it takes to predict the results before the competition even begins! It's The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of the brain on pain!
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An Eyebrow Evolution! (Encore - 6/24/19)
26 min 24 June 2019Once upon a time, our earliest human ancestors all had a permanent case of 'angry face' due to the big bony ridges on their foreheads. Over time we've evolved flexible brows that can communicate our complex emotions. Evolutionary anthropologists are trying to figure out why. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an ancient family reunion, and discover the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW in the world of eyebrows! Originally Aired August 13th 2018.
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Brain Freeze! (Encore - 7/1/19)
14 min 1 July 2019What in the world is Brain Freeze? Why in the world does it happen when we're enjoying a cold, tasty treat? And how in the world do we get rid of it?! Grab an ice-cold refreshing drink, and get ready to explore the who, what, when, where, why how and WOW in the world of BRAIN FREEZE! Originally Aired July 24th 2017.
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Un-BEE-lievable Bees! (Encore - 7/8/19)
20 min 8 July 2019You won't bee-lieve your ears! Join Detective Mindy and Inspector Raz, an un-bee-table crime fighting duo, as they try to crack the case of the missing bees! It's all in this episode as we explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of buzzing bees! Originally Aired July 9th 2018.
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Now Watch Me Drip Drip: The Science Of Slower Melting Ice Cream
21 min 15 July 2019I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! But what's up with all the melting on hot summer days? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they scour the globe in search of a special new ingredient, that's said to prevent ice cream from turning into a sticky situation! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of slower melting ice cream! Originally aired July 30th, 2018.
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Your Crabby Pee Is Scaring Me! (Encore - 7/22/19)
30 min 22 July 2019What's that scent wafting through the murky waters off the coast of Georgia? Well if you're a mud crab, you'll know that it's the smell of fear. But where does it come from? And how do we know? Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas for Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of secret signals of the animal world. (And stick around as they potty-train a Blue crab. Trust us on this one.) Originally Aired April 30th 2018.
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WAIT...WAIT...ARE THOSE MARSHMALLOWS? Why Kids Are Better At Waiting Than Adults (Encore - 7/29/19)
24 min 29 July 2019New scientific research suggests that kids these days are better than grownups when it comes to waiting. WHAT?! Join Mindy and Guy Raz in the waiting room of the dentist's office, as they explore how scientists used MARSHMALLOWS in the scientific experiment that lead to this discovery! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Waiting! Originally Aired September 17th 2018.
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How To Talk To A Dog (Encore - 8/5/19)
22 min 5 August 2019Is that dog wearing glasses?! Guy Raz has a new four-legged friend, but he's having trouble bonding with him. Good thing Mindy knows the scientifically-proven very best way to talk to dogs! This week learn HOW in the world scientists figured out how to speak to dogs and WHAT in the world is the best way to say "Who's a good boy"? Join Mindy and Guy Raz to learn the Who, What, When Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of canine communication! Originally aired June 4th, 2018.
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Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites (Encore - 8/12/19)
24 min 12 August 2019Having trouble breaking through the bitter bites of nature's leafiest greens and cocoa beans? Well before you do that spit-take, you may want to chew on this nature's candy just a little longer! New research suggests that the key savoring the bitter flavors of Brussels sprouts, kale, and even coffee, can be found in your spit! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of SALIVA! Originally Aired September 10th 2018.
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Wow in the World + The Story Pirates in Do You SEE What I HEAR? (Encore - 8/19/19)
39 min 19 August 2019This week, it's a double scoop of our first ever, Wow in the World Podcast Scrambler! In this episode, Guy Raz and Mindy team up with the Story Pirates Podcast to explore the latest science behind SYNESTHESIA! Taste words, hear colors, feel sounds? What in the world is happening in the brain when senses are scrambled? How in the world did the story pirates find a Wowzer with this amazing condition? And where in the world is that new music coming from? Join Guy, Mindy, The Story Pirates, and an amazing new invention, as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Synesthesia! Originally aired May 28th 2018.
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Smart-Bots (Encore - 8/26/19)
33 min 26 August 2019From self-driving cars to chess playing robots, oh my! Artificial intelligence is all around us, and it's only getting smarter. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on a computational quest to discover the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of AI!
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Heeeere Foodie Foodie Foodie! - Edible Insects Are On The Menu! (Encore - 9/2/19)
25 min 2 September 2019It's that time of year! The annual public radio food truck festival! Mindy has slapped a new logo on her dilapidated ice cream truck and joins in the festivities with a new twist on Gramma G-Force's famous "Sloppy G's!" But what is this new twist? And why does it have Guy Raz feeling squeamish and squirming? Find out as these two explore the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why ,How, and Wow in the World of EDIBLE INSECTS! Originally Aired 2/18/19.
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The Very Hungry Black Hole (Encore - 9/9/19)
28 min 9 September 2019Mindy's going to need a few tips if she's going to win the local eating competition, lucky for her, Guy Raz knows the best eater in the universe! The supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of black holes! Originally aired May 7th 2018.
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Back-To-School: Recess 101 (Encore - 9/16/19)
20 min 16 September 2019How in the world does recess make us smarter? Where in the world do kids enjoy the most of it? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an expedition to better understand the science of taking a break! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of RECESS! Originally aired 8/24/17.
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Operation Earth: How to Be Cool To A Planet That's Hot (Encore - 9/23/19)
29 min 23 September 2019We've all heard of Climate Change, but what is it, and why is it bad news for planet Earth? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they go back in time in an effort to protect our future! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Climate Change Heroes! Originally Aired April 15th 2018
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The Karate Kickin' Cockroach (Encore - 9/30/19)
22 min 30 September 2019Mindy signs Guy Raz and herself up for a karate lesson! But when she starts talking about cockroaches, jewel wasps, and zombies, Guy Raz quickly realizes that this is not going to be your typical karate class. What in the Wow does Mindy have Up her sleeves this time? Listen in for The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of the Karate Kickin' Cockroach! Originally Aired 12/10/18.
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An Elevator to the Stars! (Encore - 10/7/19)
27 min 7 October 2019Welcome to another toe tapping episode of Wow in the World! Guy Raz is off to listen to the latest and greatest in world of elevator music and Mindy tags along for the ride! But this music isn't just for any elevator. Oh no! This elevator is going from here...to the stars! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the who, what, when, where, why and wow in the world of Space Elevators! Originally Aired 12/17/18.
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Hey Onion! You're Makin' Me Cry! (Encore - 10/14/19)
19 min 14 October 2019Why in the world do onions make us cry? How in the world does it even work? And what in the world would happen if onions were to lose this special power? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they pull back the layers on your breath's best frenemy, and take you on a stinky adventure that cuts so deep, it might just leave you with a tear in your eye. Grab your tissues, friends! It's our Boo Hoo-iest episode of Wow in the World yet! Originally Aired November 6th 2017.
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Two-Headed Space Worms (Encore - 10/21/19)
22 min 21 October 2019What in the world are Planarian Flatworms? Why in the world did scientists send them on a mission to outer space? And where in the world are their mouths if not on their heads?! Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for a tale of two worms....in one body. It's the latest who, what, when, where, why, how, and WOW in the world of WORMSTRONAUTS!
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Extreme Makeover: Spider Edition (Encore - 10/28/19)
27 min 28 October 2019Lights, Camera and Action! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they go behind the scenes on the hottest new matchmaking show in the animal kingdom; "Date or Bait!" Follow along as they learn all about the carnivorous habits of the female Jumping Spider and the flashy ways these bachelor male spiders try to keep themselves from ending up on the menu! It's Date or Bait: proudly brought to you by Wow in the World! Originally Aired 12/3/18.
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The Cubic Scoop on Wombat Poop! (Encore - 11/4/19)
28 min 4 November 2019Poop to the power of 3? Rubik's Poop? Poop cubed?! We're talking wombats and the unusually shaped blocks of scat they leave behind! But HOW? And WHY? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel to an Australian "Pooseum" to explore this stinky, squared, scientific mystery! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Wombat poop! Orignally Aired 12/14/18.
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So Cute You Can't Even! - The Science Of Cute Aggression (Encore - 11/11/19)
28 min 11 November 2019Do you have a face so cute that people want to pinch your cheeks? Does the sight of a baby piglet snuggling up to a newborn baby make you want to kick down a door and run away screaming? Have you ever uttered the words, "You're so cute I could EAT YOU UP!?" Well then you may suffer from a scientific phenomenon known as "Cute Aggression." And in this episode, Mindy and Guy Raz take you through a recent scientific study that explores what causes it, and why? It's the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of an overwhelming overload of CUTENESS! Originally Aired 2/25/19.
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Horsefly Don't Bother Me! - The Dazzling Mystery Of Zebra Stripes (Encore - 11/18/19)
26 min 18 November 2019Guy Raz and his horse Bucky just got back from a frustrating riding lesson. Mindy is on the roof of her gingerbread mansion dressed as a horsefly. And Dennis is, well....just being Dennis. And before this episode is over, YOU will know the newly discovered reason behind why Zebras have stripes! Prepare to be DAZZLED as Guy Raz and Mindy explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Zebra Stripes! Originally Aired March 18th 2019.
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Drop That Beat and Cut The Cheese...For Science! (Encore - 11/25/19)
27 min 25 November 2019Would you care for a little brie marinated in hip hop? How about some cheddar dipped in rock and roll? Swiss serenaded by an up-beat pop classic! Turns out that cheese have preferences when it comes to music, and those preferences determine everything from their taste to their smell! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they discover the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How and Wow in the World of the musical taste of cheese! Originally Aired April 29th 2019.
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Growling Ghost-Crabs
23 min 2 December 2019Are you spooked by things that go bump, eeek and growl in the middle of the night? Have no fear! Mindy and the 'Ghost-Catchers' are here! What starts out as a paranormal phenomenon slowly turns into a scientific sensation as Guy and Mindy learn all about the ghoulish ghost crab and their growling stomachs!
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Rat Race!
26 min 9 December 2019Lab rats, start your engines! What in the world happened when scientists created tiny rodent-sized cars and taught rats how to drive? And why in the world are these four-legged creatures using their newfound freedom to pick up Froot Loops? And how in the world can all of this benefit us humans?! The rat race is on, and Mindy and Guy Raz are taking you for a ride! It's The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of rat brains behind the wheel!
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Hugomatic 3000 And The Future of Soft Robotics
24 min 16 December 2019Sometimes, the cold, metallic touch of a robot doesn't quite cut it; whether that be when studying small, delicate jellyfish in the wild ... or building the world's most advanced huggable robot! After Mindy learns all about the science of soft robotics and their use in helping researchers handle delicate deep sea creatures, she sets out to use this cutting edge technology to make an all new kind of huggable robot that squeezes ... but never crushes.
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100th Episode! A Scientific Songtacular
31 min 23 December 2019From pop to hip-hop and from disco to techno, humans love music! Monkeys on the other hand...well, that's a completely different question! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they experiment with their new invention that turns speech into song, and quickly learn that not all animals have an appreciation for the musical arts! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of monkey brains on music, in this 100th episode SONGTACULAR!
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The Rise And Fall of Static Man
27 min 30 December 2019A 2,500 year old mystery solved! Scientists have finally answered the age-old question of how friction leads to static electricity. But it's not all hip hips and hoorays ... this new information leads the rise of an all new super-villain; Static-man! Will Mindy and Guy Raz be able to thwart this footsie clad static shocker before he annoyingly zaps everyone in the neighbourhood?
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Totally Spiced Out! (encore)
26 min 6 January 2020What in the world makes chili peppers hot? How in the world do we measure their spiciness? And where in the world are kids least likely to get spiced out? Get ready to be SPICED OUT with Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz in our hottest episode of Wow in the World yet! Originally Aired December 11, 2017.
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Duck Duck Poop! - A Tale Of Symbiosis (encore)
27 min 13 January 2020It'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 February 4, 2019.
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Bored Out Of Your Bonkerballs? (encore)
26 min 20 January 2020Bored out of your bonkerballs with nothing to do? Turns out, being bored can be good for you! A new study from the United Kingdom suggests that periods of boredom are crucial for anyone looking to get their creativity on! Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the Paint Drying World Championships, and a mind-numbing fact-finding visit to the "Institute of Boredom!" It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of BOREDOM! Originally Aired March 11, 2019.
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Song Of The Singing Mouse (encore)
27 min 27 January 2020What do humans, bottlenose dolphins, and the singing mice of the Costa Rican cloud forests have in common? Well according to a new scientific study, we all share the power of singing...in duets! But why?! And how?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Reggie, as they visit these singing mice on their live concert tour, and witness this vocal turn taking with their eyes and ears! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of Singing Mice and the brains behind musical conversation! Originally Aired April 1, 2019
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MY ASTEROID IS BLOWING UP! (encore)
27 min 3 February 2020Imagine a giant asteroid is out in space and headed on a collision course with planet Earth. Your mission, is to annihilate this giant mass of space rock before it can even get close. What do you do? How do you do it? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel through time and space to the asteroid belt for a little experiment of their own! An experiment modeled after the work or some asteroid annihilating scientists from NASA. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Planetary Defense! Originally aired April 15th, 2019.
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An UnFROGettable Day At the Museum of Wow! (encore)
27 min 10 February 2020The Museum of Wow just opened its new amphibian exhibit, and everyone from pollywogs to old croaks agree that the new discoveries featured there are positively ribbeting! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, Reggie, and friends for a fact-filled tour of miniature frogs, a toadlet with glow-in-the-dark bones, and a few surprises along the way! It's the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of fantastic FROGS! Originally Aired May 13, 2019
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Good Habitat Keeping
23 min 17 February 2020Guy and Mindy go on a home tour of some of the strangest homes and habitats in the animal kingdom. And the one that stops them in their tracks was built with pee bubbles and butt breathing?! What creature would call such a place a home? Find out, as we dive deep into one of the weirdest nesting habitats in the natural world!
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Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! An Outer Space SUPERNOVA
24 min 24 February 2020One of the brightest stars in the sky, Betelgeuse, has been getting dimmer and dimmer. Could this be a sign that the young star is about to explode? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel light years into the future to see for themselves! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of a SUPERNOVA!
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Underwater Nit-Pickin': Cleaner Shrimp And Why Big Fish Won't Eat Them
28 min 2 March 2020Mindy is feeling the entrepreneurial spirit as she opens up a "Nit-Pickin'" stand to pluck the lice from her neighbors' heads. When Guy Raz asks her about her business model for this new enterprise, she replies by taking him on a wild under the sea adventure to explore the inspiration behind her nit-pickin' station. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow of cleaner shrimp and their clientele.
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The Buzz on Bee Barf! Sticky Science Behind Bumblebee Vomit
28 min 16 March 2020Once upon a time, scientists believed that bees chose plants with the sweetest nectar. But new research shows that there's actually more to the story. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an epic tale of one Gramma BEE-Force, and a bunch of barf - for SCIENCE! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW of bumblebee vomit.
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INTRODUCING Two Whats?! And A Wow!
7 min 23 March 2020Why is Mindy stacking on ALL of her sweaters at the same time? And what does it have to do with GIRAFFES? We've got questions AND answers on this brand new game show, where we challenge YOU to spot the fact from the fiction! Welcome to the premiere episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow!
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Listen To Your Mummy!
23 min 23 March 2020A voice is calling from beyond the grave! Scientists from England have used computer modeling, a couple of CAT scans and a 3D printer to recreate the voice of a 3000 year old mummified priest! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel back in time to see how close these scientists got to the real thing! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of ancient human voices!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Freezing Factoids
8 min 24 March 2020Why is Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion covered in an anti-dandruff hair conditioner? And what does this have to do with ANTARCTICA? We've got questions and AND answers on today's chilly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! It's all up to you to find the fact from the fiction!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Ear, There, And Everywhere
8 min 25 March 2020Why is there an ear-wax statue of Guy Raz hanging out in Mindy's Gingerbread house? And what does this have to do with pigeon and grasshopper EARS? We've got questions AND answers on today's ear-riffic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! It's your turn to spot the fact from the fiction!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Out Of This World
9 min 26 March 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz throwing the Solar System a tea party? And why won't Mercury sit still!? Find out what in the world this has to do with the science of the solar system in today's sonic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We've got questions AND answers, and it's up to you to find the fact from the fiction about the Solar System!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Crustacean Station
9 min 27 March 2020Why is Mindy using her lobster claw machine to try to get a plush crayfish? And what can this possibly have to do with the science of CRUSTACEANS? We've got questions AND answers on today's fishy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the fact from the fiction about crustaceans!
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Laughter In A Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business
23 min 30 March 2020What in the wow is "canned laughter" and how in the world does it work? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the funny business of our brains on canned laughs! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of LAUGHTER!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Colorful Wows
8 min 31 March 2020Why is Mindy squeezing beets into her frosting for her gingerbread walls? And what does this have to do with the science of COLORS? We've got questions AND answers on today's colorful round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about colors!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Hair We Go!
8 min 1 April 2020Why is Mindy playing basketball with a ball covered in hair? And what does that have to do with the science of HAIR? We've got questions AND answers on today's hair-raising round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about hair!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Save It For A Rainy Day
9 min 2 April 2020Why is Guy Raz's meteorologist audition disrupted by a rainstorm inside Mindy's gingerbread mansion? And what does this have to do with the science about WEATHER? We've got questions AND answers on today's sunny round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about weather!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Inventoritos
8 min 3 April 2020Why does Mindy have toenail clipping shoes? And what does this have to do with the science of INVENTIONS? We've got questions AND answers on today's inventive round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about inventions!
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Mini-Moon!
22 min 6 April 2020It's a Bird! It's A Plane! It's a....MINI MOON orbiting around Planet Earth!? That's right! For the past year or more, we here on earth, have had TWO moons! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they go galaxy gazing to witness this wonder of wow firsthand! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of the Mini Moon!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Metamorphosis Gym
9 min 7 April 2020Why are there caterpillars running on treadmills in Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with science behind METAMORPHOSIS? We've got questions AND answers on today's beautiful round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about caterpillars!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Don't Sweat It!
8 min 8 April 2020Why is Mindy rollerblading around her Gingerbread Mansion wearing a trash bag? And what does this have to do with the science behind SWEAT? We've got questions AND answers on today's slippery round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about sweat!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Sssnakes!
9 min 9 April 2020Who did Mindy just hire to be her new librarian of her library? And what does it have to do with the science of SNAKES? We've got questions AND answers on today's sssensational round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about snakes!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Heart Beatz
9 min 10 April 2020Why does Guy Raz love a hit song written by Gramma G-Force? And what does it have to do with the science of HEARTS? We've got questions AND answers on today's heart-racing round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about hearts!
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Nice-Off! Cats Vs. Dogs
24 min 13 April 2020It's a rivalry that goes back as far as time itself; Cats vs. Dogs! For the past 10,000 years dogs have held the title of "Man's Best Friend," but scientifically speaking, are dogs any more friendlier than your average feline? Well, luckily that's the topic of this years' "Nice-Off!"! Listen as Guy and Mindy give play by play coverage as cats and dogs go head to head to settle this question once and for all! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of furry four-legged behavior!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Coronavirus
9 min 14 April 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz playing imaginary games? And what does this have to do with the CORONAVIRUS? We've got questions AND answers on today's informative round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about COVID-19.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Vegetable Interrogation
10 min 15 April 2020Why is Mindy interrogating a zucchini? And what does this have to do with the science of VEGETABLES? We've got questions AND answers on today's informative round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about vegetables.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Worm is the Word
9 min 16 April 2020Why is there a worm dance competition happening in Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with the science of WORMS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's wiggly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about worms.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Breakfast With The Continents
9 min 17 April 2020Why are all seven continents eating breakfast at Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with the science of the CONTINENTS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's earth-shattering round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about the continents.
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Ah, BATS!
27 min 20 April 2020What in the world does Guy Raz's new micro house have in common with a tree hollow for vampire bats? And how in the world can humans learn about sharing from these blood slurping, flying mammals? And why in the world are they barfing into each other's mouths?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the rest of their "colony" as they uncover these answers and more! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Vampire Bats!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Can You Dig It
8 min 21 April 2020Why is Mindy talking with a 90 million year old lizard fish fossil about feelings? And what does this have to do with the science of FOSSILS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's ground-breaking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about fossils!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Do The Math!
10 min 22 April 2020Why are there buzzing bees getting ready to compete in Mindy's Math Bee? And what does this have to do with MATH!? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's ground-breaking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about math!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - It's All Slang to Me!
9 min 23 April 2020Why does Mindy's language Machine keep talking nonsense? And what does this have to do with the science of LANGUAGE? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's ground-breaking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about languages!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Just Joking Around
9 min 24 April 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz telling jokes to make a cake? And what does this have to do with the science of COMEDY? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's ground-breaking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about comedy!
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What's Slower Than Slow?
28 min 27 April 2020Sloths, snails and salamanders, when it comes to slow animals there's a bunch of different animals to choose from. But there's one animal that stands out above all the rest when it comes to being very ... very ... slow. But what animal is it? Mindy and Guy make their way down to the Snoozefest Arena for the annual 100m Not-A-Dash to find out! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of epic slow pokes!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Full Moon Rising
8 min 28 April 2020Why is Mindy inviting the moon to a party? And what does this have to do with the science of FULL MOONS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's bright round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about full moons!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Taste Bud Retirement
9 min 29 April 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz celebrating their taste buds' retirement? And what does this have to do with the science of TASTE BUDS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's delicious round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about taste buds!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Penguin Take-Off
9 min 30 April 2020Why is there a plane in Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion?! And what does that have to do with PENGUINS?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's waddlin' round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about penguins!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Volcan-OH NO!
8 min 1 May 2020Why is there orange soda exploding all over Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion?! And what does that have to do with VOLCANOES?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's eruptive round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about volcanoes!
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Are You Smarter Than A Toilet?
25 min 4 May 2020Are you tired of the same old toilet? Mindy is! And thanks to a team of engineers at Stanford University, a newer, smarter, toilet is on the horizon! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis at the Bathroom Showcase, as they learn the latest in new toilet technology! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of SMART TOILETS!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Larger Than Life
9 min 5 May 2020Why is the huge ball of quinoa in Mindy's Gingerbread house? And what does that have to do with the World's Largest rubber duck and organism? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's gigantic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to separate the facts from the fiction about the largest things in the world!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Like No Otter
9 min 6 May 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz preparing to eat 15 pounds of food? And what does that have to do with otters?! We've got the questions AND the answers on an-otter round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to separate the facts from the fiction about otters!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Strut It!
9 min 7 May 2020Why is there an ostrich on Mindy's catwalk? And what does that have to do with animal movement?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's wiggling round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to separate the facts from the fiction about animal movement!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Stars of Space
9 min 8 May 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz filling out job applications? And what does that have to do with astronauts?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's galactic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to separate the facts from the fiction about animal astronauts!
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Oobleck! Make Up Your Mind!
28 min 11 May 2020It's swim time in the neighborhood, and Mindy is getting ready to fill her pool! Will she fill it with a liquid, a solid, or both?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis as they explore a rule defying non-newtonian fluid that's full of surprises! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of Oobleck!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - I Have A Need For Trees
10 min 12 May 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz in the forest with a microphone? And what does that have to do with the science of trees?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's tall round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about trees!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - You're Not That Bald, Eagles
9 min 13 May 2020Why is Mindy cutting off her eyebrows? And what does that have to do with eagles?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's soaring round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about eagles!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Head in the Clouds
9 min 14 May 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz binge-watching the sky?! And what does this have to do with the science of clouds?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's fluffy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about clouds!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Blink and You'll Miss It!
9 min 15 May 2020Why is Guy Raz wearing a new pair of glasses Mindy made? And what does this have to do with the science of blinking?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's eye-opening round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about blinking!
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The Early Bird Gets The...Bag Of Chips?!
27 min 18 May 2020Why in the world are birds eating sugar packets and bags of chips? And what in the world does it mean for their survival as a species? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Reggie at the Flock of Feathers Forum as they learn all about how strange bird behaviors can save them from extinction. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow of eating like a bird!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Metallic-wha?!
10 min 19 May 2020Why does Guy Raz think Mindy is starting a heavy metal band? And what does this have to do with the science behind metals?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's shiny round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about metals!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Wildest Dreams
9 min 20 May 2020Why was Mindy a maple syrup donut last night?! And what does this have to do with the science of dreams?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's dreamy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about dreams!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Kangaroo, How Do You Do?
9 min 21 May 2020Why is Guy Raz worried that Mindy's ice cream will melt in her jeans?! And what does this have to do with kangaroos?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's hopping round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about kangaroos!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Cry-Thru
9 min 22 May 2020Why is Mindy selling puppy dog calendars from her window? And what does this have to do with the science of tears?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's tearful round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about tears!
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What in the Wow?! The Science of Awe
27 min 25 May 2020It's the season 4 finale! Why in the world has Mindy has turned her old ice cream truck into a mini museum of Wow on Wheels? And how in the world will this "rolling thunder of science and wonder" inspire a sense of AWE in the neighborhood? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the rest of the gang on a trip down memory lane to explore WOW can lead to a love of science! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of Awe and Wonder!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Butt Bubble Breathing
9 min 26 May 2020Why does Mindy want Guy Raz to model his scuba gear after aquatic beetles? And what does this have to do with the science of breathing?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's breath-taking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about breathing!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Sweat Like A Pig
9 min 27 May 2020Why is Guy Raz confused about Mindy's latest opinion piece for Reggie's newsletter? And what does this have to do with pigs?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's oinking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about pigs!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - What's That Smell?
8 min 28 May 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz investigating Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with smells?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's smelly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about the sense of smell!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Peanut Butter Diamonds
8 min 29 May 2020In the season finale of Two Whats?! and A Wow! Mindy and Guy Raz are trying to turn peanut butter into... diamonds?! We've got answers AND challenges for you on today's sparkly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow!
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Extreme Makeover: Spider Edition (encore)
27 min 1 June 2020Lights, Camera and Action! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they go behind the scenes on the hottest new matchmaking show in the animal kingdom; "Date or Bait!" Follow along as they learn all about the carnivorous habits of the female Jumping Spider and the flashy ways these bachelor male spiders try to keep themselves from ending up on the menu! It's Date or Bait: proudly brought to you by Wow in the World! Originally aired 12-3-18
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Freezing Factoids And Fallacies
8 min 2 June 2020Why is Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion covered in an anti-dandruff hair conditioner? And what does this have to do with ANTARCTICA? We've got questions and AND answers on today's chilly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! It's all up to you to find the fact from the fiction!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Ear, There, And Everywhere (encore)
8 min 3 June 2020Why is there an ear-wax statue of Guy Raz hanging out in Mindy's Gingerbread house? And what does this have to do with pigeon and grasshopper EARS? We've got questions AND answers on today's ear-riffic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! It's your turn to spot the fact from the fiction!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Out Of This World (encore)
9 min 4 June 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz throwing the Solar System a tea party? And why won't Mercury sit still!? Find out what in the world this has to do with the science of the solar system in today's sonic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We've got questions AND answers, and it's up to you to find the fact from the fiction about the Solar System!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Crustacean Station (encore)
9 min 5 June 2020Why is Mindy using her lobster claw machine to try to get a plush crayfish? And what can this possibly have to do with the science of CRUSTACEANS? We've got questions AND answers on today's fishy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the fact from the fiction about crustaceans!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Colorful Wows (encore)
8 min 9 June 2020Why is Mindy squeezing beets into her frosting for her gingerbread walls? And what does this have to do with the science of COLORS? We've got questions AND answers on today's colorful round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about colors!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Hair We Go! (encore)
8 min 10 June 2020Why is Mindy playing basketball with a ball covered in hair? And what does that have to do with the science of HAIR? We've got questions AND answers on today's hair-raising round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about hair!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow!- Save It For A Rainy Day (encore)
9 min 11 June 2020Why is Guy Raz's meteorologist audition disrupted by a rainstorm inside Mindy's gingerbread mansion? And what does this have to do with the science about WEATHER? We've got questions AND answers on today's sunny round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about weather!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Inventoritos (encore)
8 min 12 June 2020Why does Mindy have toenail clipping shoes? And what does this have to do with the science of INVENTIONS? We've got questions AND answers on today's inventive round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about inventions!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Metamorphosis Gym (encore)
9 min 16 June 2020Why are there caterpillars running on treadmills in Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with science behind METAMORPHOSIS? We've got questions AND answers on today's beautiful round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about caterpillars!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Don't Sweat It! (encore)
8 min 17 June 2020Why is Mindy rollerblading around her Gingerbread Mansion wearing a trash bag? And what does this have to do with the science behind SWEAT? We've got questions AND answers on today's slippery round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about sweat!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Sssnakes! (encore)
9 min 18 June 2020Who did Mindy just hire to be her new librarian of her library? And what does it have to do with the science of SNAKES? We've got questions AND answers on today's sssensational round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about snakes!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Heart Beatz (encore)
9 min 19 June 2020Why does Guy Raz love a hit song written by Gramma G-Force? And what does it have to do with the science of HEARTS? We've got questions AND answers on today's heart-racing round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about hearts!
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Gaming Your Way to Zen (encore)
26 min 22 June 2020Stressed? Anxious? Is your life going bonkerballs?! May we suggest ... video games! A recent study has shown that certain video games may help alleviate stress in times of high anxiety. To test out this theory Mindy and Guy Raz attend a very special kind of meditation retreat. Originally aired 12-31-2018
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Coronavirus (encore)
9 min 23 June 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz playing imaginary games? And what does this have to do with the CORONAVIRUS? We've got questions AND answers on today's informative round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about COVID-19.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Vegetable Interrogation (encore)
10 min 24 June 2020Why is Mindy interrogating a zucchini? And what does this have to do with the science of VEGETABLES? We've got questions AND answers on today's informative round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about vegetables.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Worm is the Word (encore)
9 min 25 June 2020Why is there a worm dance competition happening in Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with the science of WORMS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's wiggly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about vegetables.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Breakfast With The Continents (encore)
9 min 26 June 2020Why are all seven continents eating breakfast at Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with the science of the CONTINENTS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's earth-shattering round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about the continents.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Can You Dig It (encore)
8 min 30 June 2020Why is Mindy talking with a 90 million year old lizard fish fossil about feelings? And what does this have to do with the science of FOSSILS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's ground-breaking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about fossils!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Do The Math! (encore)
10 min 1 July 2020Why are there buzzing bees getting ready to compete in Mindy's Math Bee? And what does this have to do with MATH!? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's ground-breaking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about math!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - It's All Slang to Me! (encore)
9 min 2 July 2020Why does Mindy's Slanguage Machine keep talking nonsense? And what does this have to do with the science of LANGUAGE? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's ground-breaking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about languages!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Just Joking Around (encore)
9 min 3 July 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz telling jokes to make a cake? And what does this have to do with the science of COMEDY? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's ground-breaking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about comedy!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Full Moon Rising (encore)
8 min 7 July 2020Why is Mindy inviting the moon to a party? And what does this have to do with the science of FULL MOONS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's bright round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about full moons!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Taste Bud Retirement (encore)
9 min 8 July 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz celebrating their taste buds' retirement? And what does this have to do with the science of TASTE BUDS? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's delicious round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about taste buds!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Penguin Take-Off (encore)
9 min 9 July 2020Why is there a plane in Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion?! And what does that have to do with PENGUINS?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's waddlin' round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about penguins!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Volcan-OH NO! (encore)
8 min 10 July 2020Why is there orange soda exploding all over Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion?! And what does that have to do with VOLCANOES?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's eruptive round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about volcanoes!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Larger Than Life (encore)
9 min 14 July 2020Why is the huge ball of quinoa in Mindy's Gingerbread house? And what does that have to do with the World's Largest rubber duck and organism? We've got the questions AND the answers on today's gigantic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about the largest things in the world!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Like No Otter (encore)
9 min 15 July 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz preparing to eat 15 pounds of food? And what does that have to do with otters?! We've got the questions AND the answers on an-otter round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about otters!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Strut It! (encore)
9 min 16 July 2020Why is there an ostrich on Mindy's catwalk? And what does that have to do with animal movement?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's wiggling round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about animal movement!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Stars of Space (encore)
9 min 17 July 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz filling out job applications? And what does that have to do with astronauts?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's galactic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about astronauts!
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And the winner is...RICEQUAKE! (encore)
21 min 20 July 2020You might think that rice krispies belong in the kitchen, but as Guy Raz and Mindy find out at the Annual Nom Nom Foodie Awards, they also belong on the big screen and in the lab! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they discover what the average bowl of cereal can tell us about the structural integrity of antarctic ice shelves! Originally aired 4-8-19.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - I Have A Need For Trees (encore)
10 min 21 July 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz in the forest with a microphone? And what does that have to do with the science of trees?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's tall round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about trees!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - You're Not That Bald, Eagles (encore)
9 min 22 July 2020Why is Mindy cutting off her eyebrows? And what does that have to do with eagles?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's soaring round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about eagles!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Head in the Clouds (encore)
9 min 23 July 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz binge-watching the sky?! And what does this have to do with the science of clouds?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's fluffy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about clouds!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Blink and You'll Miss It! (encore)
9 min 24 July 2020Why is Guy Raz wearing a new pair of glasses Mindy made? And what does this have to do with the science of blinking?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's eye-opening round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about blinking!
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Pull A Face! The Science Of Four-Legged Facial Mimicry (encore)
28 min 27 July 2020Hook your fingers in your cheeks, push your nose up with your thumb and strap yourselves in as Mindy and Guy head to the Interspecies Face Pulling World Championships to see the best funny face makers in the animal kingdom! Will Chad the Chimp finally win the big competition or will the newcomer Susan the Solitary Sun Bear pull a come from behind victory? Explore how animals of all kinds use their facial muscles to communicate in the wild. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of four-legged facial mimicry. Originally aired 5-6-19.
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Metallic-wha?! (encore)
10 min 28 July 2020Why does Guy Raz think Mindy is starting a heavy metal band? And what does this have to do with the science behind metals?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's shiny round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about metals!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Wildest Dreams (encore)
9 min 29 July 2020Why was Mindy a maple syrup donut last night?! And what does this have to do with the science of dreams?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's dreamy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about dreams!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Kangaroo, How Do You Do? (encore)
9 min 30 July 2020Why is Guy Raz worried that Mindy's ice cream will melt in her jeans?! And what does this have to do with kangaroos?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's hopping round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about kangaroos!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Cry-Thru (encore)
9 min 31 July 2020Why is Mindy selling puppy dog calendars from her window? And what does this have to do with the science of tears?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's tearful round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about tears!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Butt Bubble Breathing (encore)
9 min 4 August 2020Why does Mindy want Guy Raz to model his scuba gear after aquatic beetles? And what does this have to do with the science of breathing?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's breath-taking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about breathing!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Sweat Like A Pig (encore)
9 min 5 August 2020Why is Guy Raz confused about Mindy's latest opinion piece for Reggie's newsletter? And what does this have to do with pigs?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's oinking round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about pigs!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - What's That Smell? (encore)
8 min 6 August 2020Why are Mindy and Guy Raz investigating Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with smells?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's smelly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about the sense of smell!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Peanut Butter Diamonds (encore)
8 min 7 August 2020In the season finale of Two Whats?! and A Wow! Mindy and Guy Raz are trying to turn peanut butter into... diamonds?! We've got answers AND challenges for you on today's sparkly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow!
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Getting Nosey About the Science of Smell (encore)
30 min 10 August 2020Scientists have long known that different people experience different smells, well...differently! But Why? And How? Join Mindy and Guy Raz in their new backyard Ol'Factory of bottled up odors, as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of SMELL! Originally aired 5-20-19
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The Rise And Fall of Static Man (encore)
27 min 5 October 2020A 2,500 year old mystery solved! Scientists have finally answered the age-old question of how friction leads to static electricity. But it's not all hip hips and hoorays ... this new information leads to the rise of an all new super-villain; Static-man! Will Mindy and Guy Raz be able to thwart this footsie clad static shocker before he annoyingly zaps everyone in the neighborhood? Originally aired 12/30/2019.
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Growling Ghost-Crabs (encore)
23 min 12 October 2020Are you spooked by things that go bump, eeek and growl in the middle of the night? Have no fear! Mindy and the 'Ghost-Catchers' are here! What starts out as a paranormal phenomenon slowly turns into a scientific sensation as Guy and Mindy learn all about the ghoulish ghost crab and their growling stomachs! Originally Aired 12/2/19
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - FINGERPRINTS!
9 min 16 October 2020Why is Guy Raz locked out of Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with fingerprints? We've got questions AND answers on the Season 2 premiere of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about FINGERPRINTS!
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Megalodon't Mess With This Monster!
25 min 19 October 2020When you think of the most ferocious and terrifying predators to roam the seven seas, you might think of the fearsome, 10ft, 2 ton, Great White Shark! But that big fish ain't nothing compared to the sharks that used to swim around the Pacific 20 million year ago! Say hello to the Megalodon, as Guy and Mindy take the Wow machine out for a very special Shark Week themed adventure!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Facts For Foodies!
11 min 23 October 2020What's Mindy doing with all this food in her house and what does it have to do with the bee charging after Guy Raz?! The answer to those two questions and more in this foodie episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow!
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So, You've Been Swallowed By A Frog...
27 min 26 October 2020When Mindy awakes the whole neighborhood for some morning mindfulness, Guy Raz and the gang find themselves stuck in a stomach-churning guided meditation that offers only one way out...of a FROG. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of how to be eaten by a frog and live to tell the tale!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Lighten Up!
10 min 30 October 2020Why is Mindy tip-toeing around? And can we please turn on a light?! We've got questions AND answers on today's illuminating round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about LIGHT!
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Slingshot Spider
27 min 2 November 2020The carnivals in town! But this is a carnival with a special twist; each ride is based on a special animal ability! There's Bombardier Beetle Blasters, The Mantis Shrimp Punching Bag and, the scariest ride of them all, the Slingshot Spider Catapult! Based off the Slingshot Spider's ability to accelerate itself 100 times faster than a cheetah, will Guy and Mindy be able to handle the g-forces!?
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Species Feces!
9 min 6 November 2020What is Guy Raz's Elephant book made from? And what does it have to do with animal poop?! We've got questions AND answers on this smelly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about SPECIES FECES!
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Need to Settle A Dispute? Try Venom!
27 min 9 November 2020A new toy craze has taken over the neighborhood, with friends turning into foes over rare "Boo Boo Beanie Boppers." Mindy is reminded of a new study that explores the interesting dispute settling tactic of slow lorises. Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they head to the wild forests of Indonesia in search of the world's most adorable and venomous primates! Can they use what they discover to stop their friends from tearing each other apart over Boo Boo Beanie Boppers? It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of the SLOW LORIS!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Animal Talent Show
11 min 13 November 2020Why is Mindy hosting an animal talent show? And which animal has a talent for sweating? We've got questions AND answers on today's wild round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging YOU to find the fact from the fiction of animal adaptations! And don't forget to check out the Two Whats!? And a Wow Think & Tinker Playbook!
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Is There Life on Venus?
26 min 16 November 2020Sci-Fi Drive-in movie night has Guy Raz and Mindy dreaming about life on other planets. And it just so happens that a team of researchers may (or may not) have discovered evidence of life on...VENUS? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Reggie as they visit their favorite solar system spotting site on Earth, and explore this potential breakthrough discovery. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of life on other planets!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Some Body To Love
10 min 20 November 2020Why are Mindy and Guy so excited to stare at their fingers and toes?! And isn't it what's on the inside that counts?! We've got questions AND answers on today's SKINcredible round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about the human body! And don't forget to preorder Wow in the World's new book, The How & Wow of the Human Body! Coming to you March 2nd, 2021.
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Eyes On The Behind: The Science of Optical Illusions and Ambush Predators
23 min 23 November 2020Just when you thought the world of wow couldn't get any weirder, Mindy and Dennis are painting eyes on cows' butts...for science! But WHY? Join Guy Raz, Mindy, and the gang as they uncover the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of optical illusions and ambush predators!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Cat's Meow!
9 min 27 November 2020Why is Mindy's new album up for a Grammy G-Force Award? And what does that have to do with CATS?! We've got questions AND answers on this purrfect round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to find facts from fiction about CATS!
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The Trouble With Pterosaurs
24 min 30 November 2020After taking Reggie to the mall for a sleek new feather-cut, Guy and Mindy start to reminisce about other ancient creatures that also had feathers and those that didn't! A trip to the cinemas reveals a heated debate amongst the paleontological community about whether or not the largest creature to ever take to the skies was a feathered friend or a bald bird! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of TERRIFYING PTEROSAURS!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Bugging Out
10 min 4 December 2020Mindy's new game show, Are You Smarter Than a Dung Beetle, will help us find out if Guy Raz is the strongest animal on this planet or if the dung beetle will reign supreme! And on our real game show, Two Whats?! And A Wow!, we challenge you to separate fact from fiction about some of the coolest bugs on the planet!
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This Or That? How Babies' Picks Become Preferences
25 min 7 December 2020Things are getting out of control as Mindy offers free babysitting in the Laboratory of Bad Ideas! Little does Guy Raz know that she's babysitting... for science!! What could possibly go wrong?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and a group of tiny decision makers as they recreate a scientific study that shows how random choices we make as babies become our preferences! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the world of why we like what we like!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Sleep On It
10 min 11 December 2020Guy Raz is making a schedule for the perfect slumber, and while Mindy might find his color-coded snoozing chart unusual, it's not half as unusual as the sleeping habits of some animals. On this round of Two Whats?! And A Wow!, we challenge you to separate the fact from fiction on the science of animal sleeping behaviors!
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Masking For A Friend: The Science of How Wearing A Mask Helps Us And Our Neighbors
29 min 14 December 2020It's 2020's hottest fashion statement! But it's not just a great looking addition to your face, it's also a vitally important tool for keeping you and your loved ones safe during this weird and wacky time. Join Guy and Mindy as they explore the who, what, where, why, how and wow in the world of mask wearing!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Oldie But a Goodie
9 min 18 December 2020Why is Gramma G-Force donating some of her old items to the Unnatural History Museum? And what does this have to do with ANCIENT INNOVATIONS? We've got questions AND answers on another ol' episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to separate the fact from the fiction about ANCIENT INNOVATIONS!
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Chugga Chugga CHEW CHEW! The Science of Misophonia
26 min 21 December 2020It's game night at Mindy's gingerbread mansion, and a rip roaring round of "What's that Sound" is on the menu. All goes well until Guy Raz begs to end the game as the "sounds" are more than his ears can handle! Why is it that certain sounds cause some people's brains to go bonkerballs? It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of misophonia!
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Holiday Wrap Battle
10 min 25 December 2020Why does Guy Raz think Mindy wants to throw a rap battle? And what does this have to do with the HOLIDAYS?! We've got questions AND answers on this special, jolly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We're challenging you to separate the fact from the fiction about the HOLIDAYS!
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A Scientific Songtacular (Encore)
31 min 4 January 2021From pop to hip-hop and from disco to techno, humans love music! Monkey's on the other hand ... well that's a completely different question! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they experiment with their new invention that turns speech into song, and quickly learn that not all animals have an appreciation for the musical arts! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of monkey brains on music, in this 100th episode SONGTACULAR! Originally aired 12/23/19
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Underwater Nit-Pickin': Cleaner Shrimp And Why Big Fish Won't Eat Them (Encore)
28 min 11 January 2021Mindy is feeling the entrepreneurial spirit as she opens up a "Nit-Pickin'" stand to pluck the lice from her neighbors' heads. When Guy Raz asks her about her business model for this new enterprise, she replies by taking him on a wild under the sea adventure to explore the inspiration behind her nit-pickin' station. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow of cleaner shrimp and their clientele. Originally Aired 3/2/20
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The Buzz on Bee Barf! (encore)
28 min 18 January 2021Once upon a time, scientists believed that bees chose plants with the sweetest nectar. But new research shows that there's actually more to the story. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an epic tale of one Gramma BEE-Force, and a bunch of barf - for SCIENCE! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW of bumblebee vomit. Originally aired 3/16/20
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Listen To Your Mummy! (encore)
23 min 25 January 2021A voice is calling from beyond the grave! Scientists from England have used computer modeling, a couple of CAT scans and a 3D printer to recreate the voice of a 3000 year old mummified priest! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel back in time to see how close these scientists got to the real thing! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of ancient human voices! Originally aired 2/23/20
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Laughter In A Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business (encore)
23 min 1 February 2021What in the wow is "canned laughter" and how in the world does it work? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the funny business of our brains on canned laughs! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of LAUGHTER! Originally aired, 3/30/20
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Nice-Off! Cats Vs Dogs (encore)
24 min 8 February 2021It's a rivalry that goes back as far as time itself; Cats vs Dogs! For the past 10,000 years dogs have held the title of 'Man's Best Friend', but scientifically speaking, are dogs any more friendlier than your average feline? Well, luckily that's the topic of this years' "Nice-Off!"! Listen as Guy and Mindy face give play by play coverage as cats and dogs go head to head to settle this question once and for all! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of furry four-legged behavior! Originally aired 4/13/20
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Ah, BATS! (encore)
27 min 15 February 2021What in the world does Guy Raz's new micro house have in common with a tree hollow for vampire bats? And how in the world can humans learn about sharing from these blood slurping, flying mammals? And why in the world are they barfing into each other's mouths?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the rest of their "colony" as they uncover these answers and more! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Vampire Bats! Originally aired 4/20/20
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What's Slower Than Slow? (encore)
28 min 22 February 2021Sloths, snails and salamanders, when it comes to slow animals there's a bunch of different animals to choose from. But there's one animal that stands out above all the rest when it comes to being very ... very ... slow. But what animal is it? Mindy and Guy make their way down to the Snoozefest Arena for the annual 100m Not-A-Dash to find out! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of epic slow pokes! (originally aired 4/27/20)
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Are You Smarter Than A Toilet? (encore)
25 min 1 March 2021Are you tired of the same old toilet? Mindy is! And thanks to a team of engineers at Stanford University, a newer, smarter, toilet is on the horizon! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis at the Bathroom Showcase, as they learn the latest in new toilet technology! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of SMART TOILETS! (Originally aired 5/4/20)
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Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites (encore)
24 min 8 March 2021Having trouble breaking through the bitter bites of nature's leafiest greens and cocoa beans? Well before you do that spit-take, you may want to chew on this nature's candy just a little longer! New research suggests that the key savoring the bitter flavors of brussel sprouts, kale, and even coffee, can be found in your spit! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of SALIVA! (originally aired 9/10/18)
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An Eyebrow Evolution! (encore)
26 min 15 March 2021Once upon a time, our earliest human ancestors all had a permanent case of 'angry face' due to the big bony ridges on their foreheads. Over time we've evolved flexible brows that can communicate our complex emotions. Evolutionary anthropologists are trying to figure out why. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an ancient family reunion, and discover the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW in the world of eyebrows! (originally aired 8/13/18)
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G-Force Vs. Wasabi: How The Brain Registers Pain (encore)
24 min 22 March 2021It’s time for another spicy smack down in the world of Wow, and this time Gramma G-Force and a Naked Mole Rat go head to head in a battle of...Wasabi?! How will our fearless competitors handle the heat? And what does their brain have to do with it? A new scientific study just might have what it takes to predict the results before the competition even begins! It’s The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of the brain on pain! (originally aired 6/17/19). Want to learn more about the science behind wasabi's painful kick? Click here to see some of the resources we used to help write this episode! Click here for a printable "Wowsheet" to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure!
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