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[Camp WeWow: Bug Chronicles and Special Announcements]-[Camp WeWow Bug Week Day 5]

Wow in the World · B1 · 2021-07-16

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📋 Summary

Overview of Camp WeWow

In this episode of Wow in the World, hosts Mindy and Guy Raz conclude their 'bug week' at the virtual summer camp, Camp WeWow. The episode serves as both a celebration of scientific curiosity and an announcement platform for upcoming milestones for the Tinkercast community.

Upcoming Milestones and 'A November to Remember'

Mindy shares several exciting updates for the listeners, dubbed 'Wowzers.' The program is gearing up for a 'November to remember,' featuring collaborations with Circle Round and Terrestrials on Radiolab for Kids. A major highlight is the upcoming 250th episode on December 1st, which Mindy teases as a 'musical.' For members of the World Organization of Wowzers, an exclusive early listening party is scheduled for November 22nd, providing an opportunity for fans to interact and react to the episode in real-time.

The 'Bug Week' Finale

The comedic banter between Mindy and Guy Raz sets the tone for the episode, particularly when a misunderstanding about the arrival of 'The Beatles' leads to a discussion about insects rather than the legendary rock band. The segment transitions into the educational 'Camp WeWow Campfire,' where the show's mascot, the 'Wow Cow,' shares a fascinating scientific tidbit: 'fruit flies were the first living creatures to be sent into space.'

Campers' Bug Stories: Unexpected Encounters

The core of the episode features stories submitted by campers from across the globe. These personal anecdotes highlight the 'creepy crawly' encounters children have in their daily lives, demonstrating their engagement with the natural world:

  • Unexpected Intruders: Emma from Georgia shared a harrowing experience of finding a 'tiny roach on my pillow' and another in the bathroom, while Isaiah and Wyatt from North Carolina recounted a moment where their mother almost drank a 'big hairy spider' floating in her water cup.
  • Wildlife Encounters: Romy and Ben from Vancouver shared a more nurturing story about finding a bug on a ferry, naming her 'Honeydew,' feeding her, and eventually 'freed her to the wild.' Meanwhile, Avery from Pennsylvania described the magical experience of a firefly landing in her hair.
  • Nature's Oddities: Other campers reported finding a '17-year cicada' in a car door in Ohio, a 'daddy longleg' in a bathtub in Florida, and a 'wasp nest' on a balcony in Denver.

Conclusion and Educational Engagement

To wrap up the festivities, Mindy and Guy Raz award all participants the 'big bucks bug wowser badge,' encouraging listeners to visit Tinkercast.com to download their badges and access additional crafts and games. The episode underscores the mission of Wow in the World—to help children 'learn about their world through play'—while successfully fostering a community of young science explorers.

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That's right, we are throwing another listening party.
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It's going to be a November to remember.
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But for now, let's get on with the show.
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They have some of the best songs ever written.
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It wouldn't be the same, Mindy.
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a November to remember
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📖 Transcript

Grownups, Wondery Plus subscribers can listen to Wow in the World early and ad-free right now.
Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or Wondery Kids Plus on Apple Podcasts.
Hey, Wowzer fans, Mindy here.
And before we start the show, I got to let you know that this November, with a special new episode featuring our friends at Circle Round and Terrestrials on Radiolab for Kids,
And don't miss when Elmo from Sesame Street stops by Wow in the World to make us all belly laugh on November 24th.
Oh, but that's not all, Reg.

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