Wow in the World

On the first Wednesday of every month, our pal Dennis holds an official meeting exclusively for members of the World Organization of Wowzers! (... but really anyone can listen...) W.O.W. Members, visit tinkercast.com/wow to find this month’s birthday celebrations, top secret missions, and more!Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now.Grownups, you can give what you can, or visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aha moments don’t happen by trying harder — they happen when your brain has space to wander!Join Guy, Mindy, and the gang as they explore the brain science of Aha moments, creative problem solving, and why daydreaming boosts both creativity and problem solving.After Guy spends two hours searching for glasses that are on his head, Mindy shares research connected to scientists at the University of Tokyo showing that mind wandering helps the brain form new connections and spark insight.To test the science, Mindy, Guy, and the gang tackle a classic river-crossing brain teaser in the wilderness — where nobody can be left alone without chaos erupting.In this STEM podcast episode, you’ll discover:• What happens in the brain during an Aha! moment • Why overthinking blocks creative problem solving • How mind wandering strengthens flexible thinkingIf you struggle with puzzles, creative blocks, or problem solving, this episode is packed with science-backed tools to build a growth mindset and unlock better ideas!Sometimes the smartest move isn’t focusing harder.It’s letting your brain wander.It’s the Who, When, Wow, How, and WOW of AHA! moments and the brain!📺 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!🔒 Privacy Links:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacyCalifornia Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's not quite breakfast... it's not quite lunch... Dennis and Reggie open a brunch restaurant! Plus, an encore of "3D Printing the Future!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 11/24/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis shows off some slight-of-hand magic! Plus, a Q&A segment and an encore of "Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 11/23/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’ve got a nutritious AND delicious episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow for you. Guy & Mindy bring you fun facts and nuggets of nonsense all about – Vegetables! Love ‘em or hate ‘em, we’re gonna serve them up WOW-style!Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the Extraordinary Expectoration World Championships! What's that you ask? Only the most important event in the world of competitive spitting! Grandma G-Force goes up against some of the best spitters in the animal kingdom in this fascinating and somewhat disgusting championship bout. It's the who, when, why, how and WOW of expectoration! Originally aired 9/2/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis and Reggie build a blanket fort and answer questions, plus an encore of "Wait...Wait...Are Those Marshmallows? Why Kids are Better at Waiting than Adults!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/15/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis and Reggie answer questions and host a guitar recital, plus an encore of "Home Grown Genome!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/14/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've got the questions AND answers in this berry nice round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about BERRIES! Visit https://bit.ly/3owDW5a for more. Originally aired 1/12/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gramma G-Force needs a new home, so Mindy comes up with a new plan to make her one! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and the Wow Crew as they construct a house out of some unlikely ingredients. It's the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW of DIAPERS! Originally aired 7/31/23.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis, Reggie, and Baby Dennis answer your questions, plus an encore of "How to Talk to a Dog!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/8/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis and Reggie play a game of "would you rather" and read reviewsies, plus an encore of "Anti-Social Animals!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/7/24. Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! we’re wearing our hearts on our sleeves in honor of Valentine's Day! Guy & Mindy will show the love to one of the most vital parts of any body – the heart! Originally aired 2/15/25.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Love is in the air for one of our favorite flightless birds... the turkey! Tune in as Mindy and Guy Raz watch a brand new episode of "Fowling In Love," a reality TV show about turkey's mating habits! Find what researchers have discovered about the (tur)key to a good turkey match. It's the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of Turkey Love! Originaly aired 1/30/23.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis and Reggie are joined by a very special guest for a knuckle-crackin' Q&A segment. Plus, an encore of "Oh Knuck-Crackers! The Science of Poppin' Knuckles!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 12/1/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis and Reggie dish up a cake using Dennis' Cakey Bake Jr. oven, plus an encore of "The Dinosaur with Dandruff!" If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 11/30/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Break out the umbrellas! Our next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow is all about stormy weather…! Guy & Mindy will blow in with all the facts and the fiction about hurricanes, floods and tornadoes. Want more WHATs and WOWs? Visit https://bit.ly/40hR1P0.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grab some popcorn! It's time to watch the hottest new reality show about cold blooded creatures—Lizard Island! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis, and the WOW Crew for a watch party, and meet two monogamous lizards who have been together for over 27 years! It's truly a tail as old as time. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW of lizard love! Originally aired 1/16/23.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis and Reggie dish about dinosaurs and host a Q&A segment, plus an encore episode of “Do Birds of a Feather Flock Together?” If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 6/9/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis and Reggie listen to a song from the Tinkercast Podcast "Once Upon a Beat!" plus an encore episode, “Un-BEE-lievable Bees!" Originally aired 6/8/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.