Wow in the World

Cats may be famous for chasing mice, but did you know they actually have a rather refined palate? In this purr-fectly hilarious episode of Wow in the World, Mindy and Guy Raz step into the busiest cat café ever created to uncover the surprising science behind why our feline friends go absolutely bonkerballs for tuna! From roller-skating waiters to mushy tuna bowls, this adventure is packed with outrageous restaurant chaos, fascinating taste science, and a dining room full of very hungry cats!When Mindy opens the doors to Tuna Time, her brand-new tuna-themed diner for neighborhood cats, business is booming! As plates of sloppy tuna fly out of the kitchen and cats keep asking for refills, Mindy reveals that the menu is inspired by a fascinating new scientific discovery about why cats find tuna so irresistibly delicious.Kids and families will sink their teeth into remarkable research published in the journal Chemical Senses, where scientists investigated how cats experience the savory taste known as umami—often described as the "essence of deliciousness." By studying feline taste receptors, the researchers discovered that cats receive an especially powerful umami boost from amino acids found in foods like tuna, making these flavors incredibly appealing. The episode also explores how this differs from the way humans experience umami, why cats can't taste sweetness the way we can, and how scientists hope these discoveries could help create tastier cat food—and even medicines that picky cats will actually want to eat.Packed with laugh-out-loud restaurant disasters, surprising animal biology, delicious food science, and plenty of feline fun, this episode serves up an unforgettable helping of curiosity while showing how understanding the senses of animals can lead to healthier, happier pets.✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! Plus, Grownups help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world!This episode of Wow in the World is the perfect blend of storytelling and science, inviting kids and families to discover the amazing world of feline while laughing, learning, and wowing together.Originally aired 3/18/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do podcast reviews, toddlers, and dogs have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a dog behavior encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie read some reviewsies! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Dogs and Humans" from Wow in the World—an apisode about social intelligence, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Dogs and Humans" originally aired on June 26th, 2017, and explores a surprising similarity between dogs and humans! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of dogs, social intelligence, and reviewsies that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 6/10/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do games, questions and answers, and shoes made of corn have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a corny materials-science encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie answer listeners' questions, play some of their favorite games, and discuss what it means to be a bird! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Corn Your Toes" from Wow in the World – a corn-tastic episode about environmentally-friendly shoes made out of corn – packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Corn Your Toes" originally aired on May 22nd, 2017, and explores how compostable shoes made out of corn might help reduce landfill waste! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of games and earth-friendly shoes that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 5/20/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

What do (air) traffic reports and flying dinosaurs have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and an aerial animal evolution encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Reggie delivers a riveting Reggie Report about how he got stuck in traffic on the way to the show! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly!" from Wow in the World – a high-flying episode about the adaptation of flight in animals – packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly" originally aired on June 3rd, 2019, and explores how some animals evolved to fly, and how others didn't! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of traffic reports and flying dinos that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 1/3/26.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sports and soccer fans, this one’s for you! In a brand-new episode of Wow in the World, Mindy, Guy Raz and the crew gather for the biggest event in Bee-Ball history… the Boo Boo Beenie Bopper Bee Ball World Saucer Championships! As the Buff-Tail Buzzers face off against their bitter rivals, the South Town Stingers, the competition gets intense, the emotions run wild, and sports super-fandom gets taken to a whole new level!While the crowd buzzes with excitement and the championship hangs in the balance, Mindy uncovers fascinating science about what happens inside our brains when we root for our favorite teams. Why do some fans stay cool under pressure while others lose their minds when a rival scores? What makes victories feel so amazing—and losses feel so devastating?To find out, Mindy dives into a real scientific study that used MRI brain scanners to peek inside the minds of devoted soccer fans while they watched their teams win and lose. The researchers discovered that when our favorite soccer team succeeds, the brain’s reward system lights up like a celebration parade! But when soccer rivals score or our team falls behind, the parts of the brain responsible for self-control can become less active, making strong emotions even harder to manage.Packed with laughs, buzzer-beating action, bee-themed mayhem, and mind-blowing neuroscience, this episode explores the powerful connection between soccer, emotions, and the brain. Tune in to discover why cheering for a team can feel so personal, how our brains react to wins and losses, and why understanding those reactions might help us become better competitors—and better teammates—both on and off the field.✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! Plus, Grownups help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world!This episode of Wow in the World is a perfect blend of storytelling and science, inviting kids and families to dive into the mysteries of sports super fans while laughing, learning, and wowing together.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do dinosaur skeletons, Baby Dennis, and cockroach costumes have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a cockroach karate encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis recounts his trip to the natural history museum, and he and Reggie read some reviewsies with Baby Dennis! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "The Karate Kickin' Cockroach" from Wow in the World—a cockroach-centric episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."The Karate Kickin' Cockroach" originally aired on December 10th, 2018, and features Mindy and Guy Raz doing karate wearing life-sized cockroach costumes... in the name of science? Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of dinosaur bones, reviewsies, and cockroaches… that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 11/22/25.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some new animal behavior science is causing a buzz... Whether or not insects play like other animals is one of the biggest mysteries in the natural world. And in this exciting Wow in the World episode, why insects play takes center stage – or rather, center field – as Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis, Thomas Fingerling, and Gramma G-Force suit up as bumblebees to investigate a surprising scientific discovery: bees might play just for fun!New research from Queen Mary University of London could change the way we think about play. Along the way, the crew explores an incredible series of experiments involving buff-tailed bumblebees, tiny wooden balls, and a question that scientists have been asking for years: do animals play simply because it's fun?But beneath the bee-themed mayhem lies a fascinating true story about researchers who first taught bumblebees to move miniature balls toward goals for rewards—and then noticed something unexpected. Some bees were rolling balls around even when there was no prize to earn. Could the bees have been playing for the sheer joy of it?Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, wild bee-ball action, and surprising science, this episode explores what play can teach us about animals—and ourselves. By the end, Guy Raz may even learn that not everything needs to be productive to be worthwhile.So grab your bee suit, roll a ball, and get ready for a buzzing adventure into one of science’s most delightful mysteries. From bee soccer to big questions about fun, curiosity, and behavior, this Wow in the World episode proves that sometimes the reward isn’t a trophy, a treat, or a goal scored—it’s simply the joy of playing.📺 You can watch the WOW of this episode right now on our YouTube channel, WowTube! Find your favorite Tinkercast podcast episodes, experiments with Mindy, original music with Dennis and so much more at youtube.com/@tinkercast.✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit https://bit.ly/4pU76WO to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! Plus, Grownups help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world!This episode of Wow in the World is perfect for kids and families who love insects, sports, and big WOWs of science!Originally aired 2/27/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.