Science
Wow in the World
Kids listen to weekly audio adventures that spin real science news into silly, sound-effect-filled stories.
Wow in the World is a science podcast hosted by Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, the latter also known for How I Built This. Episodes seem to start from a real science story, whether animals, the human body, outer space or new technology, and turn it into a goofy audio romp with sound effects, silly voices and a recurring cast. Woven through the jokes, the hosts explain the actual science in plain language, so kids may come away with a fact to share over dinner. Tinkercast lists new episodes weekly, with a long back catalog to browse by theme. It sounds well suited to car rides or quiet afternoons away from screens, and the maker also offers classroom resources. Kids who enjoy loud, playful humor will probably click with it fastest; those who prefer calm narration might lean toward something gentler.
- Ages
- Curious kids and their grown-ups
- Works on
- Web browser; iPhone and iPad app; Android app
- Topics
- Science
- Languages
- English
- Listed
- 2026-10-18
What kids do
- Listen to a new science adventure
- Hear a real discovery explained simply
- Giggle at the sound effects and voices
- Dig into past episodes on one topic
Who it suits
Curious kids and their grown-ups.
Notes for parents
From Tinkercast, the kids’ audio studio that also makes Who, When, Wow! and Two Whats?! And A Wow! Episodes play in podcast apps or a browser, and with no reading involved, even pre-readers can follow along.
What you need
- Podcast app or web browser
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