Wow in the World

What happens when Mindy tries to master the world’s loudest, most complicated musical instrument? In this episode about practice, memory, and the amazing ability of the brain to learn, Mindy and Guy Raz embark on a hilariously noisy adventure involving a baseball stadium organ, a very frustrated music teacher, and enough noise to shatter windows! Along the way, you’ll discover what happens inside the brain when we practice something again and again, how neurons can become more organized with repetition, and why getting better at something takes more than simply wishing you were good at it. This episode is packed with musical mayhem, laugh-out-loud hijinks, fascinating brain science, and one very important question: Can practice really make permanent?
Why does practicing something over and over help you remember it? What actually changes inside your brain when you keep working at a new skill? And could studying tiny mouse brains help scientists understand how our own brains learn and remember? Mindy and Guy Raz explore a fascinating study from researchers at UCLA and Rockefeller University, who trained mice to recognize and remember scents in a specific order while observing the neurons in their brains. They discover that as the mice practiced, the activity of their neurons became more organized—offering a WOW-worthy glimpse into how practice can help the brain get better at remembering and performing tasks!
This episode is a hilarious journey into the science of learning and memory. Along the way, kids and families will discover how neurons communicate, how scientists study brains to understand behavior, and how repeated practice can strengthen the brain’s ability to remember. And, of course, Mindy puts the science to the ultimate test as she attempts to transform her truly terrible baseball stadium organ playing into something resembling actual music!
This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow of practice, memory, neurons, learning, and the incredible science of how our brains get better at things over time!
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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 comedy, storytelling, and brain science, inviting kids and families to explore how practice changes the way our brains process information, discover how scientists investigate learning and memory, and experience the surprising power of repetition—all while laughing, learning, and wowing together!
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What do popsicle stick Eiffel Towers and ducks 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 duck digestion encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.
This week, Dennis and Reggie play a round of "What's in the Box?" and do a Crafternoon! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Ducks and Bread" from Wow in the World—an episode about why ducks actually shouldn't eat bread, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.
"Ducks and Bread" originally aired on July 17th, 2017, and explains that feeding bread to ducks might not be the kindest thing to do, as they actually need other foods to provide them withadequate nutrients! 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 Crafternoons, ducks, and bread that will blow your socks off.
Originally aired 7/16/23.
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What do speaking in pigeon, eating gingerbread, and mosquitoes 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 mosquito 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 some hard-hitting questions, and Dennis sings about his least favorite things! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Mosquitos and Stinky Socks" from Wow in the World—an episode about what attracts mosquitoes to people, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.
"Mosquitos and Stinky Socks" originally aired on July 17th, 2017, and explores why mosquitoes are attracted to some people, but not others! Could it be... smell? 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 questions, answers, mosquitoes, and stinky socks that will blow your socks off.
Originally aired 7/15/23.
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What does it take to be an eleven-year-old actor, model, and athlete, and can you guess which stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Grayson to share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about his life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to be a kid who WOWs!
In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Grayson and being a multi-talented kid, families will hear unbelievable stories about visiting Sesame Street, acting and modeling, and playing sports! But not everything you hear is true… Can you figure out which facts are real?
This episode blends gameplay with real conversation as Mindy and her guest share stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes totally unbelievable. From successes and struggles to hidden talents, listeners will explore how Grayson WOWs every day!
Along the way, kids and grownups will get to combine curiosity and play, discover the joy of human connection, and see how curiosity can lead to some of the coolest experiences! Designed for families to listen together, this episode encourages communication, imagination, and connection in a screen-free way.
Whether your Wowzer is curious about acting, sports, or loves solving a good mystery, this episode helps kids build confidence, ask better questions, and connect with the people around them. It’s all about learning through play, conversation, and curiosity.
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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 Two Whats?! And A Wow!: People Who Wow Edition introduces kids and families to eleven-year-old actor, model, and athlete Grayson through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.
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What happens when a museum turns the world's grossest sights into a scientific experiment? In this episode about disgust, evolution, and the body's built-in defense systems, Mindy and Guy Raz embark on a hilariously revolting adventure through "Disgustival," a bizarre art exhibition inspired by real scientific research! Along the way, you'll learn why the sight of parasites can make your skin itch, why disgusting things can make you feel like you're going to throw up, and how these powerful reactions may have evolved to protect humans from dangerous pathogens and creepy-crawly parasites. From moldy bread and dirty earwax to fleas, ticks, and maggots, this episode is packed with stomach-churning surprises, laugh-out-loud hijinks, fascinating science, and one very important question: Why does your body get so grossed out by gross stuff?
Why can simply seeing a picture of parasites make your skin feel itchy? Why does the sight of something revolting make you want to barf? And could these reactions actually be your body's ancient bodyguards, warning you to stay away from things that could make you sick? Mindy and Guy discover how evolution may have shaped these powerful responses over millions of years—and why scientists are still investigating whether people around the world share the same reactions to the grossest things imaginable!
This episode is a hilarious journey into the science of disgust. Along the way, kids and families will discover how scientists use experiments to understand human behavior, how our bodies respond to potential threats, and why sometimes feeling totally grossed out can actually be a very good thing. This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow of nausea, itching, parasites, pathogens, and the amazing science of being disgusted!
✨ 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 comedy, storytelling, and science, inviting kids and families to explore the fascinating biology of disgust, discover why our bodies react to pathogens and ectoparasites, and learn how evolution may have turned nausea, itching, and the urge to avoid gross things into powerful tools for staying safe—all while laughing, squirming, learning, and wowing together.
Originally aired 1/3/22.
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