{"podcast":{"title":"Wow in the World","slug":"wow-in-the-world-223557","podcast_index_feed_id":223557,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/wow-in-the-world","website_url":"https://wondery.com/shows/wow-in-the-world/?utm_source=rss","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/14/d3/c8/dc/14d3c8dc-9cd9-48ea-9a3d-d235825a529a/4bbf0e7addb317eb4e14fcf69fce5edd2f49ad28f14c2aeedbb7793877035bbd9de7a6f013a506a24426e12d4d3ab7dd254c9cea99272b7b9962e9aab283d120.jpeg","author":"Tinkercast","episode_count":1224,"summary":"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?! And A WOW!, a fun-for-the-whole-family game show, and WeWow, a bonkerballs variety show hosted by Dennis featuring YOUR comments, reviews, and messages! 🎉 Grownups, want to keep the Wow going and support our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwitw. Your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo o…","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:17:50.888730+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wow-in-the-world-223557"},"episode":{"title":"Two Whats?! And A Wow! 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In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Rene Carbajal 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 marine biologist, and an expert in giant Pacific octopuses! In this ‘two truths and a lie’ podcast all about Rene Carbajal and his work as a marine biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, families will hear unbelievable stories about his love of ocean wildlife, including even salsa dancing with octopuses? 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 childhood memories and fear, to giant Pacific octopus facts, listeners will explore how Rene Carbajal wows every day as a marine biologist! 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 jobs! Designed for families to listen together, this episode encourages communication, imagination, and connection in a screen-free way. Whether your Wowzer is curious about marine biology, octopuses, and ocean animals, 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. ✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more: Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusi…","meta_description":"What does it take to become a marine biologist, and can you guess which stories are true? 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