Wow in the World
Episodes
An Elevator To The Stars!
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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 t...
The Karate Kickin' Cockroach
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mindy signs Guy Raz and herself up for a karate lesson! But when she starts talking about cockroaches, jewel wasps, and zombies, Guy Raz quickly reali...
Extreme Makeover: Spider Edition
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lights, 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 Bai...
A Dog's Nose Always Knows (Encore - 11/26/18)
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What 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? J...
The Very Hungry Black Hole (Encore - 11/19/18)
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mindy'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 ...
Exploding Ants! (Encore - 11/12/18)
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You 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 t...
Why Horses Can't Wear Flip Flops (Encore - 11/5/18)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How 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-size...
Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs! (Encore - 10/29/18)
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 100 years ago, Alexander Fleming discovered what would go on to become the world's first antibiotic. Nearly a century later, the bacterial infe...
EAR YE! EAR YE! How The Shape Of Our Ears Affects The Way We Hear! (Encore - 10/22/18)
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get 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! J...
Your Crabby Pee Is Scaring Me! (Encore - 10/15/18)
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What'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 w...
BANG! Where'd this universe come from?! (Encore - 10/8/18)
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 t...
3D Printing the Future! (Encore - 10/1/18)
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 t...
Totally Spiced Out! (Encore - 9/24/18)
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ...
WAIT...WAIT...ARE THOSE MARSHMALLOWS? Why Kids Are Better At Waiting Than Adults
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New 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 ...
Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having 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 ...
How To Sleep Your Way to Victory
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 M...
The Dinosaur With Dandruff
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don'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 explo...
An Intergalactic Interloper!
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It 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, Wh...
An Eyebrow Evolution!
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Once 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...
An Aurora Named Steve
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There'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 ...
Now Watch Me Drip Drip: The Science Of Slower Melting Ice Cream!
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I 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 glo...
The Curious Case of the Everlasting Storm
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Crash! 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...
Exploding Ants!
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You 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 t...
Un-BEE-lievable Bees!
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You 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 missin...
Do Birds Of A Feather Flock Together?
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reggie 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 ...
Samurai Vs. The Stink: The Science of Invasive Wildlife Species
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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 w...
Oh Knuck-Crackers! The Science of Poppin' Knuckles
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It'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! Wher...
EAR YE! EAR YE! How The Shape Of Our Ears Affects The Way We Hear!
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get 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! J...
How To Talk To A Dog
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is 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 scientificall...
Wow in the World + The Story Pirates in Do You SEE What I HEAR?
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 Pirate...
Somefin Smells Fishy In Here! (How Fish Oil Makes Us Smarter) Part 2
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After discovering on last week's episode that fish oil contains offishoily fintastic benefits for our brains, Guy Raz and Mindy decide to take the plu...
Somefin Smells Fishy In Here! (How Fish Oil Makes Us Smarter) Part 1
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What 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? ...
The Very Hungry Black Hole
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mindy'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 ...
Your Crabby Pee Is Scaring Me!
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What'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 w...
Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs!
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 100 years ago Alexander Fleming discovered what would go on to become the world's first antibiotic. Nearly a century later, the bacterial infec...
Operation Earth: How To Be Cool To A Planet That's Hot
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We'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 a...
All-Natural Superheroes Part 2
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Forget Spiderman, The Hulk and Captain America, there are already thousands of real superheroes already lurking among us; in nature. From heat vision ...
All-Natural Superheroes Part 1
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Forget Spiderman, The Hulk and Captain America, there are already thousands of real superheroes already lurking among us; in nature. From heat vision ...
Smart-Bots
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From 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...
Anti-Social Animals
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guy 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!...
Spaced Out Pen Pal - Part 2
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So 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 the...
Spaced Out Pen Pal - Part 1
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
E-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 S...
Hey Mars! Put A Ring On It!
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One 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 ...
Two-Headed Space Worms (Encore - 2/19/18)
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 mou...
Where Did We Come From? (Encore - 2/12/18)
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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 a...
Invasion of the Sea Pickles (Encore - 2/5/18)
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What 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?'...
The Total Solar Eclipse (When the Moon Photobombs the Sun) (Encore - 1/29/18)
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 c...
Recess 101
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 bette...
Stick it Right Here, Sluggo! (Encore - 1/15/18)
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How 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...
BANG! Where'd This Universe Come From?!
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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...
Homegrown Genome
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What 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...
A Dog's Nose Always Knows
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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? J...
3D Printing the Future!
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 t...
Totally Spiced Out!
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ...
Oh My Bleach! Save Our Reef!
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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...
WANTED: Giant Rat For Cracking Coconuts
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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...
Why Horses Can't Wear Flip Flops
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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-size...
That's NUTS!
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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...
Hey Onion! You're Makin' Me Cry!
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
*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 t...
Stick it Right Here, Sluggo! (Encore - 10/30/17)
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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...
A Case FOR The Giggles (Encore: 10/23/2017)
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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 Lau...
Brain Freeze! (Encore - 10/16/17)
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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?!...
Hot Buttered Popcorn...PEE?!? (Encore - 10/9/17)
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 t...
Let's Flamingle! (Encore - 10/2/17)
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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, ...
Bag O' Worms & The Velocity Of Poop (Encore - 9/25/17)
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 a...
A Hermit Crab Housing Crisis And The Great Human Vs. Rabbit Race (Encore: 09/18/2017)
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ru...
Thank You! Thank You!
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welp, 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...
Mucus Mansions & Pooping Plastic
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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? An...
It's Raining Diamonds!
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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 Neptun...
Where Did We Come From?
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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 a...
Invasion Of The Sea Pickles
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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?'...
Two-Headed Space Worms
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 mou...
Back-To-School: Recess 101
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 bette...
Stick It Right Here, Sluggo!
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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...
The Total Solar Eclipse (When the Moon Photobombs the Sun)
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 c...
If You're Happy & You Know It...
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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 o...
A Case FOR The Giggles
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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 Lau...
Chill Out(side)!
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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 ...
Astronauts, Clean Up Your Outer Space!
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 Th...
Cuckoo For Cocoa: Journey To The Chocolate Forests Of South America
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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 cuc...
Brain Freeze!
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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?!...
Hot Buttered Popcorn...PEE?!?
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 t...
Mosquitoes, Stinky Socks, And Bread....Oh MY!
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 w...
It's A Bird! It's A Plane! It's A....FLYING TAXI?!
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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 Min...
A Tasty Looking Moon And Sharing Caring Chimpanzees
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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 Mi...
The Fish With The Killer Kiss
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 o...
Invite Yourself To Dinner And How Pandas Got Their Spots
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ...
Comets, Ice Age, And Human Civilization
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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 u...
Dogs Vs. Two-Year Olds, Tooting Cows, And Crickets For Breakfast
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ea...
Let's Flamingle!
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 ...
Bag O' Worms & The Velocity Of Poop
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ...
Dinosaurs' Puzzling Backbones
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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...
Pokemon Go Make Some Friends & The Noisy Sounds of Silence
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How 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?...
A Hermit Crab Housing Crisis And The Great Human Vs. Rabbit Race
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What 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? ...
Your Shoelaces On G-Force And Bubble Gulpies of the Future?
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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...
Corn Your Toes And Blast-Off To The Moon!
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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, ...
The Search For Planet 9 And Our Sushi-Powered Brains
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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 y...
Welcome to Wow in the World
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The 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...