Wow in the World

How does this little fish cause big problems for an ecosystem? In this ecology adventure about invasive species, freshwater ecosystems, animal behavior, and the surprising power of a pet goldfish, Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis, Gramma G-Force, and Thomas Fingerling dive into a wild mystery: how could one tiny pet fish grow into a giant aquatic menace capable of disrupting an entire lake? Listen and discover what can happen when a goldfish is released into the wild—and why a pet that seems harmless at home can become a major problem in the wrong environment! This episode shows how every creature plays a role in an ecosystem—and how changing just one part of the system can have ripple effects throughout the whole environment.
When Dennis leaves his beloved pet goldfish, Goldibob, with Gramma G-Force for the weekend, she decides Goldibob needs to get out of her fish bowl and experience the big, wide world. What starts as a trip to a nearby pond quickly turns into a full-blown ecological disaster—and a breaking news story!
In this episode, kids and families will discover what an ecosystem is and how plants, animals, and their environment depend on one another. They’ll learn why goldfish released into lakes and ponds can grow much larger than they do in aquariums, stir up mud and sediment while feeding along the bottom, make water cloudy, eat tiny creatures like snails and zooplankton, and compete with native fish for food. They’ll also discover how scientists use controlled miniature ecosystems to investigate what happens when an invasive species enters a freshwater environment, and why releasing a pet into the wild can cause unexpected consequences!
This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and WOW of goldfish, invasive species, freshwater ecosystems, food webs, animal behavior, and the surprising science of what happens when a pet fish goes wild!
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This episode of Wow in the World is a perfect blend of comedy, storytelling, ecology, biology, and environmental science, inviting kids and families to discover how one seemingly harmless pet can have a huge impact on the natural world—all while laughing, learning, and wowing together.
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What do charcuterie boards and hot chili peppers 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 spiciness 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 put together a charcuterie board in a cooking segment! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Totally Spiced Out!" from Wow in the World—an episode about what makes chili peppers spicy, and how we measure their spiciness, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.
"Totally Spiced Out!" originally aired on December 11th, 2017, and explores capsaicin, the compound in chili peppers that makes them spicy! 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!
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This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of charcuterie boards and capsaicin that will blow your socks off.
Originally aired 2/11/24.
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What do Reviewsies and coral reefs 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 coral reef 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 asks Reggie about how he got so giant, and they both read some Reviewsies! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Oh My Bleach! Save Our Reef!" from Wow in the World—an episode about the Great Barrier Reef, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.
"Oh My Bleach! Save Our Reef!" originally aired on December 4th, 2017, and explores something called "coral bleaching" taking place in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! 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 Reviewsies and coral reefs that will blow your socks off.
Originally aired 2/10/24.
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We’re spinning a web of WOW in this round of Two What’s?! And A Wow! Find the facts from the fiction about SPIDERS!
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This episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! introduces kids and families to the wows of spiders through gameplay, storytelling, and contributions from other curious kids!
Originally aired 7/4/25.
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On the first Wednesday of every month, the President of the World Organization of Wowzers, Dennis, holds an official meeting exclusively for members of the World Organization of Wowzers! On this month’s agenda: Baby Dennis’s unicycle recital, welcoming the newest new members, and a new segment – Ask Dennis Anything! W.O.W. Members, visit tinkercast.com/wow to find this month’s birthday celebrations, top secret missions, and more!
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