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Hey, Wowzer fans, Mindy here.
And before we start the show, I gotta 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.
On December 1st, we are sharing our 250th episode of Wow in the World with all of you.
We think this one is going to be music to your ears.
Literally.
Did I mention it's a musical?
And if you're a member of the World Organization of Wowzers...
Oh boy, do I have a surprise for you.
You can listen to our 250th episode early with me and other members from around the world on Saturday, November 22nd, at 7 pm.
Eastern.
That's right, we are throwing another listening party.
Join us as we dance along to our new songs.
React to the episode with other members in the chat and more.
Grownups.
If you want your wowzer to join this members-only listening party, you can sign up to become a member today at Tinkercastcom.
Slash wow.
Already a member?
Well, you can find the link and password to join the event when you sign in at Tinkercastcom.
Slash wow.
That's it.
It's going to be a November to remember.
But for now, let's get on with the show.
Woo! once in a while is about to begin.
Reggie, did you help Mindy and Guy Raz get their astronaut costumes on?
What do you mean you don't remember?
Well, come on.
We better go find them.
Mindy, are you sure this is what astronauts wear in outer space?
It looks like you're wearing a trash bag.
And why does your helmet look like a fishbowl?
Oh, that's because my helmet is a fishbowl, Guy Raz.
Well, where are the fish?
They're in your water bottle.
What?
Now, can you help me put my helmet on?
Okay, stand still.
How do I look?
I think your trash bag space suit is leaking air.
Uh-oh.
Mindy, Guy, oh, there you are.
Houston, I found them.
No, your name is Reggie.
I was being funny.
Come on, you two.
It's time to blast off.
We're coming.
You there, space the ship.
And you, arm that pit.
And Reggie, count all the downs.
We're going live in three, two, one.
And now, for everyone's favorite game show, it's Two What's Up.
And the world!
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category for today is... The Milky Way Galaxy.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works.
You know it, Guy Raz.
Contestants in each of our three rounds.
Today, Guy Raz and I will present you with three scientific statements about the Milky Way Galaxy.
But... And this is a big one.
But only one of those statements will be a true wow.
The other two, just a couple of made up what?
In each round, if you guess correctly, congratulations, you get a point.
But if you guess wrong, you must stop, drop, and do a ridonkulous physical challenge.
Okay, everyone, ready to start the game?
Great, let's do it.
Round one.
Which of the following statements about the Milky Way galaxy, the galaxy where we live, is a true scientific wow.
Is it A, it rains diamonds on Saturn and Jupiter?
Or is it B, on the planet Mercury, there was once a lake with glow-in-the-dark worms?
Or is it C, the extreme heat from the sun is what makes Mars red?
When you think you have the answer, tilt all the way to the side like Uranus and shout it out.
Thinking music, please.
And time is up.
Let's reveal the winning wow.
And to do just that, joining us by phone It's Lila from Pennsylvania.
Lila, tell us, what's the winning wow?
My wow is that it rains diamonds on Saturn and Jupiter.
Winner, winner, spaghetti and space balls for dinner.
Thank you, Lila.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer A, that it rains diamonds on Saturn and Jupiter, you found the winning wow.
Congratulations.
That's right.
Lightning storms on both planets can turn methane gas into soot, which hardens into graphite and then pressure turns it into diamonds.
And when it hits the ground, it melts into the planet's core.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and bust out ten jumping jacks while shouting.
Okay, round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, there's a gooey substance on the moon that tastes just like yogurt?
Or is it B, humans are made up of the same elements as stars?
Or is it C?
Some comets are tiny planets passing through our galaxy to get to their own galaxy.
When you think you have the answer, scream it at a star.
Hey, Reggie, cue the thinking music.
Time is up.
And to reveal the winning wow, it's Reese from North Carolina.
Reese, tell us, what's the winning wow?
My wow in my world is that humans are made up of the same elements as stars.
Winner, winner, moon yogurt for dinner.
Thank you, Reese.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer B correctly, that humans are made up of the same elements as stars, you found the winning, wow.
Congratulations.
That's right, Wowzers.
The carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atoms in our bodies.
The tiny building blocks that make us who we are were created over 45 billion years ago in the stars.
In a way, we're all superstars.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and orbit a grown-up like a satellite.
And with that we'd like to thank one of our sponsors for today's show the cow that tried jumping over the moon.
I sure hope it made it to the utter side.
Oh, I get it now.
Okay, well, moving on to round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, the spider star crawls two feet closer to Earth every day?
Or is it B, there's a bridge made of space junk on Mars?
Or is it C, penguin poop can be seen from outer space?
When you think you have the answer, bark it out like a little puppy.
And we'll reveal the winning answer right after the break. be right back grown-ups this message is for you hey grown-ups it's mindy and guy ross here from wow in the world mindy and i have some brand new wow in the world toys out in the world just in time for the holidays made for the kids who love science and for the ones who don't yet from our 100 experiments that wow kit to the telescope and astronomy kit Our Wow in the World toys help your wowzer learn about their world through play.
Plus, you can hear exclusive audio content from me and Guy Raz to help your wowzer discover even more wows.
Grownups.
Give the gift of wow and wonder this holiday season with our latest Wow in the World toys designed with your curious wowzer in mind.
You can shop our Wow in the World toys at Tinkercast.com slash toys.
That's Tinkercast.com slash toys.
Now back to the show.
Welcome back to Two What's and a Wow.
Two What's and a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
Before the break, we left you with a dangling question for round three.
The question was, which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Was it A.
The spider star crawls two feet closer to Earth every day.
Or was it B?
There's a bridge made of space junk on Mars.
Or was it C?
Penguin poop can be seen from outer space.
We've given you some time to decide on the correct answer.
And to reveal that winning wow, please welcome by phone Dina from Hawaii.
Dina, tell us.
What's the winning wow?
My wow in the world is that penguin poop can be seen in outer space.
Thank you, and I love your show.
Winner, winner, astronaut ice cream for dinner.
Thank you, Dina.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer C that penguin poop can be seen from outer space you found the winning wow.
Congratulations.
That's right.
Emperor penguins in Antarctica are great at hide-and-seek, but thanks to satellites, their poo can always be found.
Scientists use those satellites to look for dark smudges on the ice, and that lets them know where the penguins have been and even learn more about their environment.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must waddle like a penguin and count to ten as fast as you can.
And race and go!
Dennis, you're messing them up.
No, I'm counting as fast as I can.
No one said anything about order.
What was that?
Oh, that sound can mean only one thing, Guy Raz.
It's time for today's Bonker Balls bonus round.
And the question for this round is... If oranges are called oranges...
Are lemons not called yellows?
Huh?
Congratulations to all of our winning contestants on today's show.
And everyone who played along today will be taking home a fabulous invisible prize.
By the way, why is it always an invisible prize?
Oh, because all of the visible ones were already taken.
Okay.
Reggie, it's time to roll out the prize generator.
Okay, to make sure that everyone walks away feeling like they've won something, even if they can only see it in their own imagination.
Okay, let's go.
All of our contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible swimming sardine necklace.
Indy, fish swimming around their necks may not be a good idea.
Can't we give them something else?
This literally stinks.
Guy Raz!
No, really, here, smell it.
Hey, the prize machine has spoken, Guy Raz.
Okay, well, that's just about all the time we have for today.
But before we go, we have a little space-themed challenge for you.
We call it Operation Starlight Starbright.
That's right.
The Milky Way is filled with some very cool constellations, and that means you need one of your own.
So it's time to make it happen.
On a piece of paper, with a pen marker, crayon or pencil, draw your own constellation that represents you.
And don't forget to take a photo or a video.
Grown-ups, you can upload pictures and videos to us at Tinkercast.com slash share.
And be sure to come back on Monday for a brand new episode of Wow in the World.
And again Friday for a new episode of Two What's and a Wow.
Until then, keep on wowing.
What's in a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas, and me, Guy Raz.
Our writers are Anna Zagorski, Darnell Walker, Ruth Morrison, and Heba Gouda.
Sound production and design is by Marion Lozano, with help from our senior producer, Jed Anderson.
Special thanks to the rest of our team of tinkerers, including Anna Zagorski, Rebecca Caban, Henry Moskal, Jessica Bode, Jacob Stein and Jason Rabinowitz.
Our theme song was written and composed by The Pop-Ups.
For more on their three-time Grammy-nominated all-ages music, find them at thepopups.com.
And to keep the What's in the Wow's rolling, visit us at tinkercast.com.
There you can find our two What's in the Wow Think and Tinker playbook, interactive Kahoot games and info on becoming a member of the World Organization of Wowzers.
Grownups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Two What's and a Wow.
And our email address is hello at tinkercast.com.
Finally, if you're a kid with a big wow to share, it could be used on an upcoming episode of Two What's and a Wow.
Call us at 1-888-7-WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening and playing along.
Meet us back here on Monday for Wow in the World.
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