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What’s happening at Tinkercast?

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Stay up to date with all the latest ways to bring WOW into your home! From exciting deals to exclusive merch drops, this is your go-to spot for everything new at Tinkercast. See where to find us, or follow us on Instagram and join our mailing list.

Psst! W.O.W. Members always get early access to special perks. Join today to be the first in the know.

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Make it Wow – Fairfax, VA

Center for the Arts at George Mason University
Sunday, November 15th, 2026  @ 2:00 PM

Hosted by Mindy Thomas (Wow in the World) and Carly Q. Ciarrocchi (Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition), this fast paced science-packed, laughter-inducing, interactive game show features two teams of Wowzer contestants who—with the help of the live audience—turn their wildest (and weirdest) ideas into jaw-dropping inventions! Packed with trivia, challenges, music, laughs, and LOTS of creativity, “Make It WOW!” is more than a show! It’s an experience that will keep the whole family tinkering together long after the performance!

Special appearances from Dennis, Gramma G-Force, and Thomas Fingerling! Plus, live musical performances from The Pop Ups. Note: Guy Raz will not be at this performance

Calling All Inventors! We’re searching for 6 inventors who are ready to Make it WOW! If you know a group of 3 Wowzers (ages 9-11) who want to join Mindy & Carly Q live on stage, click here to learn more and apply!

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The W.O.W. Is Now Ad-Free!

Our NEW W.O.W. Memberships now come with ad-free listening to Tinkercast podcasts and exclusive audio made just for members!

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Show Us Your HalloWOW!

Dressing up as your favorite Wow in the World character? Share your Wowzer’s costume by November 3 for a chance to win three months of ad-free listening and exclusive audio with a W.O.W. Basic Membership!

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Celebrate Halloween with Tinkercast!

Celebrate Halloween the WOW way! From spooky podcasts and hands-on experiments to costumes, crafts, and classroom fun, we’ve got everything you need to make this season full of tricks, treats, and curiosity!

NEW Ways to WOW on Your Wrist!

The Two Whats?! And A Wow! smartwatch game just got even WOW-ier! Explore NEW science trivia categories and create your own mini podcasts with the NEW Time to Wow Podcast Creator, featuring sound effects, voice filters, and more!

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Back to School with Tinkercast

School is back in session… and so is the WOW! Discover AI episodes, podcast-powered lessons, hands-on activities, and classroom resources for teachers, families, and homeschoolers.

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Flip and Mozi have landed in TinkerClass!

Now teachers can bring Flip and Mozi’s intergalactic musical adventures straight into the classroom with brand-new podjects that inspire students to listen, reflect, and investigate the wonders of our planet and its amazing animals!

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Thank You, Wowzer Families!

984 families from around the world came together to support our podcasts! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Didn’t get around to contributing yet? Don’t worry! Click below to learn how you can still help support free podcasts for kids!

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Dinosaurs Are Wow! is available now!

Get ready to stomp, roar, and explore with the newest addition to our New York Times Best-Selling book series. Packed with prehistoric fun and WOW facts, this dino-mite adventure is perfect for curious kids (and their grownups) who can’t get enough of the Mesozoic!

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Sink Your Teeth Into New Toys!

We’ve got some JAW-dropping new toys in store for your Wowzers, including our new JUMBO GREAT WHITE SHARK! Connect playing to learning and learning to laughter with our new Wow in the World STEM toys! From the new Jumbo Great White Shark to the Kids’ Telescope and Astronomy kit, there’s something for every Wowzer in your world! 

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Tinkercast Powers Up With Girls Who Code!

Together with Girls Who Code, we developed a podcast-powered lesson that breaks down AI concepts for K-5 students and sparks coding explorations!

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We’re on Google Play!

You can now be a contestant of your favorite scientific game show anywhere, anytime with the Two Whats?! And A Wow! Game! Plus, take Guy, Mindy, and Reggie on all of your adventures with the Wow in the World Watch Face!

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A new season of Once Upon a Beat is here!

Host DJ Fyütch and sidekick/ turntable Baby Scratch turn the tables on more favorite fables: Chicken Little runs a place to eat, RumpleSkillSpin drops magic beats. A grasshopper grooves while the ant gets to work, and a mixed-up Frog Prince goes berserk!

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Hey, Teachers! Who, When, Wow! is now on TinkerClass!

Take your students on a learning adventure by investigating the mysteries of history with Who, When, Wow! Perfect for ELA, Social Studies, and history lessons!

Not a TinkerClass teacher? Sign up for FREE to get access to TinkerClass AND ad-free episodes!

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Playlists for EVERYONE in the car!

Take your WOW on the road with a playlist for every preference!

Have a Wowzer who likes gross stuff, like bee barf and toilets?! Or animals, like penguins and zombie ants?! A fan of mysteries or music?! We have it all! These episodes will have you saying “WOW” mile after mile. Happy listening!