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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Wowzer Families!

Keep the Wow Going 

Didn’t get around to contributing yet? Don’t worry! You can still help support free podcasts for kids. (P.S. Some of you asked for recurring contribution options. So we put on our tinkering hats, and will announce something soon.)

1. Become a W.O.W. Member

A World Organization of Wowzers Membership helps power our free podcasts and includes: 

  • Welcome kit with W.O.W. t-shirt and other goodies
  • Quarterly mail “droppings” from Reggie 
  • Birthday cards from Mindy & Guy
  • New member shoutouts from Dennis
  • Access to exclusive events & activities

2. Make a Contribution Anytime

Every gift, big or small, helps keep our podcasts free and jam-packed with WOW. 

Testimonials That Made Us Say Wow

“You help [Garrett] fall asleep every night and keep him entertained when electronics are put away. He can name his favorite episodes from each season and show. You have been a consistent companion throughout his childhood and we are proud to support.

“Claire is 16 now and still loves listening to your show. She’s donating because she loves her memories of when she was younger, listening to your show on our long commute to grade school. She wants the show to go on so other kids make memories too.

“[Penny, James, and Anna] saved up all year and chose to donate their money to WOW!”

“[Lyla, 9] heard the request for support and asked if I could donate. What was super cool was that she also donated some of the money that she had recently earned.  It made me really happy that she was inspired to help out a cause that she really cares about.”

WOWed by these contributions? There’s still time for you to make an impact!

What happens next?

If you made a contribution that included a Thank You Gift, our team is already hard at work making it WOW! You should have received a confirmation email, and our team will be in touch soon with more information.

If you have not heard from us or have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

FAQs

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

No. Because Tinkercast is not registered as a non-profit organization, contributions are not tax-deductible.
What they are is incredibly meaningful support for kids’ learning, laughter, and imagination. AND they keep Tinkercast podcasts like Wow in the World free for families and teachers!

Why are you asking for support if you’re a for-profit company?

Great question! The media industry has changed a LOT recently. Advertising and traditional funding alone can no longer support the kind of deeply researched, sound-rich, human-made, FREE shows we create. Many podcasts now depend on listener support to keep them going. It’s why so many (grown-up) podcasts use platforms like Patreon and Substack to crowdsource financial support from their listeners and readers.

Your support helps fill the gap so we can keep Tinkercast free for more curious kids to discover the magic and wonder in our shows and in the world around them!

Think of it as crowd-powering the WOW!

Do I have to contribute to keep listening?

Nope! Contributing is completely optional—and deeply appreciated if you’re able.

WHY and HOW does my support help Tinkercast create WOW?

Tinkercast is an independent children’s media company on a mission to tell stories and create experiences that add more WOW to kids’ worlds, spark their sense of wonder, ignite their creativity, and inspire them to become the thinkers and tinkerers that will shape tomorrow.

Your contribution helps support the incredible team of Tinkerers (producers, writers, hosts, actors, sound designers, fact-checkers, researchers and educators) behind our award-winning podcasts, best-selling books, live events, and educational content who embody the spirit of play, curiosity, creative innovation, and collaboration every single day. To attract, retain, and grow this incredible staff, we offer competitive salaries and human-centric benefits that value their artistry, expertise and commitment to high-quality content that is joyful, trusted, and accessible to all.

Will Wow in the World still be free?

Yes! That’s the whole point. Your support helps us ensure there will be a way for curious kids and their parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers to listen for free.

Still have questions?

We’d love to hear from you! Just reach out anytime—we’re real humans, we promise. 

Thank you for helping to Keep Us WOWing.