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Hey, Wowzer fams, Mindy here.
And before we start the show, I got to let you know that this November is about to get a lot more wow.
Join us each week for the rest of the month for special episodes of Wow in the World, starting this week with a brand new episode on Mars with special guest Emily the Space Gal Calendrelli.
Next week.
Grab a plate and join us for a slice of turducken, 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.
We wow on the weekend.
We wow on the weekend.
We wow on the weekend.
Because this is what we do on the weekend.
And then we, oh wait, no, I said laughing twice.
Uh, whatever.
We wow on the weekend.
Yeah!
We wow on the weekend.
Clap, clap!
We wow on the weekend.
Cause this is what we do on the weekend.
Hello and welcome to Wee Wow on the Weekend!
I'm your host, Dennis, and that's my co-host, Reggie.
This is the show where we chit-chat and answer questions from our fans and listen to Tinkercast Podcasts.
And today we have an exciting part two of our talent show.
That's right.
Our devoted listeners called in with their amazing talents.
And now we're going to listen to them.
Let's do it.
Here they are, they're superstars.
Talents galore, we've got so much in store.
They're dancing and singing and juggling chainsaws.
And the chainsaws are on fire and the fire's full of chainsaws.
Who let these kids have so many chainsaws?
I don't know!
Thank you!
Thank you!
We have an incredible lineup of talented wowzers today!
So let's get to it!
Okay, here we go.
And talents.
Hi, my name is Taylor from Burlington, Iowa.
Hi, Taylor.
And I've got a surprise talent for you.
I'm going to be beating Bop It.
Bop It?
The game?
Reggie.
Dennis.
Yeah?
Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Score 100.
Score 13.
Sorry about that.
I've got to hang up.
Looks like we have some technical difficulties.
Don't worry, Taylor.
I got you.
Next talent.
Next talent.
Hi, Dennis.
I'm Bible and I'm nine years old and I'll be performing Super Mario theme song for the talent show on ukulele.
Ooh.
Eh, eh.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Whoa!
Yay!
That was so good!
Okay, next talent.
Next talent!
Hi, Dennis.
It's Taylor here in Burlington, Iowa.
Oh, good.
Taylor called back.
Sorry I hung up when trying to do my talent because I had to get to dinner.
Oh, naturally.
Dennis, Reggie, sit back and enjoy the show.
Yay!
Do it, Taylor!
Go, go, go!
Ooh, it's getting faster!
I can't watch, I can't watch, I can't watch, I can't watch!
I just beat Muppet.
Isn't that cool?
Yeah.
Wow.
I know.
Have a great day, Dennis and Reggie.
Thank you.
And I hope you liked the sound.
I did like the sound.
Have a good day.
Thank you, Tyler.
And next talent.
Hi, my name is Josie and I'm eight years old and I live in Chicago, and my talent is that I can play the piano.
Ooh!
Ooh!
Bye, Cap, Dennis, and Reggie.
Yay!
Thank you, Josie!
Okay, next talent.
Next talent!
Hi, my name is Ethan.
I'm seven years old.
My talent is writing songs.
Yay!
Thank you, Ethan!
Okay, next up we have Nathan.
Take it away, Nathan.
So I'm going to do a song.
This, this, I'm going to pretend that I'm being you.
Three, two, one.
My name is Dennis and I'm here to say I am Dennis.
Boy, I'm so good at rapping and rapping's so cool.
Right, I always rap and I get excited for it.
Bye.
Yay.
Thank you, Nathan.
I remember when I did that cool, cool rap.
Okay.
Next talent.
My name is Tucker.
I'm six years old and I live in Ontario, Canada, and I have a song for you.
Let's hear it, Tucker.
Bunnies are the best.
Bunnies are the best.
So take one for a pet and give it some bread.
Bunnies are the best.
Bunnies are the best.
So take one for a pet and give it some bread.
Bunnies in the pool.
Bunnies in the sky.
Bunnies at Rockstar.
So let's say hi.
Wow!
Bye!
Great job, Tucker!
Okay, and for our last talent, we're going to hear from some Wowzers performing together.
Next up is Theo, Hugh, Kate, Liam, and Taylor!
Take it away!
Hey, Dennis.
This is Theo.
My name's Hugh.
My name's Kate.
My name is Liam, and I am going to whistle.
I will be singing Wee Wow on the Weekend theme song and playing it on the keyboard.
Wee Wow on the Weekend.
Wee Wow on the Weekend.
We wow on the weekend.
This is what we do on the weekend.
Talking, laughing, being ready.
Singing, laughing, and then we... Oh, wait, I said laughing twice.
Okay.
Whatever.
Thank you.
Have a great day.
Those were some amazing talents.
Thanks to everyone who called in to be a part of our show.
And if you've got a question for me, call and leave me a message.
The number is 1-888-7WOW-WOW.
That's 1-888-7-WOW-WOW.
I just might answer your question on WeeWOW on the weekend.
Okay, that takes care of that.
Next up is a little segment I like to call Inside Tinkercast Studios.
Ahem.
Inside Tinkercast Studios.
This is the part where we revisit an episode of one of my favorite Tinkercast shows.
And today we're listening to Wow in the World.
Season 3, Episode 1, called Extreme Makeover Spider Edition.
Oh, two of my favorite things, makeovers and spiders.
Yeah, I think spiders are really cool.
Oh.
I like how they spin their webs.
It's like they do a crafternoon every day.
Spiders and I have so much in common.
I can't wait anymore.
Let's listen.
Okay, here we go.
And play.
WeeWow will be right back.
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Hey, grownups.
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That's it.
Now back to the show. in the morning on 97.3 The Wobble, wobbling your way through the work week.
Oh, good.
We didn't miss it.
Hey, Reg, we didn't miss it.
If you're tuning in right now, you're probably getting ready for our big giveaway.
I am.
Boy, we've received thousands of entries over the last couple weeks.
Tell them what's up for grabs, Bongo.
Well Toot.
One of our lucky listeners will win a spot for themselves and two of their closest friends to go behind the scenes on the hottest show on TV.
Witches!
Date or Bait!
The matchmaking show that pairs up two single spiders who are looking to find their one true love.
I love that show!
Part matchmaking show, part dance-off, part makeover spectacular!
What's not to love?
Probably the fact that all the contestants are spiders.
Oh, yeah.
Okay, listeners, I got all of our entries right here in this giant fishbowl.
So why don't you go ahead and grab that fishing rod over there.
You got it, Bongo.
And cast it in.
Woo!
Okay, I think I got one.
Drum roll, please.
Please be me.
Please be me.
Please say my name.
And the winner is... Please say my name.
Mindy!
Wait, really?
That's it?
Just the name Mindy?
I won!
It just says Mindy.
There's no address or... Yeah, it just says Mindy.
Red, I won!
Red?
Super weird.
Hey, Alex, can we follow up on this Mindy character?
Yeah, no, there's no address.
Just a name.
It's just a name.
Winner, winner, minis for dinner!
Hey, Reg!
Man, he missed the whole thing.
Guess what?
Nope.
Uh, no.
Not even close.
Okay, okay, I'll tell you.
So, you know those thousands of letters that you helped me mail to Wobble FM?
Yeah, for that spider matchmaking show?
Well...
I won.
I know.
I'm so excited.
So, got any plans for tonight?
Sausage making class.
All right.
We'll have you back here by seven.
Okay, so let me just grab my things here.
Wallet, keys, magnifying goggles.
What?
Spiders are really small.
And a banana-flavored cake.
You can never have too much potassium.
Okay, Reg, you ready to kick it?
Open the door.
Closing the door.
Locking the door.
Key code.
One, one, one.
One, one.
One, one.
Two.
Hey, Mindy.
You know, you should really consider using a variety of numbers.
Like maybe a three.
Hi, Dennis.
Oh, oh, a seven?
That would be a great number.
Well, now what are you doing?
Um well, I just won tickets to go behind the scenes of the television smash sensation Dater Bait.
So I, Oh cool.
Reality TV.
Super retro.
Ugh.
No, Mindy, you should really watch something more substantial.
They say it's the golden age of television, after all.
Okay, sure.
Thanks, Dennis.
Bye.
There's this new docuseries on HBO about candle making.
It's fantastic.
Guy Raz!
Oh, hey, Mindy.
What are you doing out here in your yard?
Well, it's a Tuesday morning, Mindy, so I'm tending to my tulips.
Oh, isn't that right, little tulip?
Oh, yeah.
Tulip Tuesdays.
How could I forget?
Hey, where are you and Reggie off to?
Oh, super exciting news.
Are you ready for it?
As I'll ever be.
Okay.
I just won a behind-the-scenes tour of Wait for it.
I'm waiting.
Wait for it.
I'm waiting.
Wait for it.
I'm waiting.
Date or bait?
Date or bait.
I can't get a good read on your inflection.
Have you heard of it?
Ever heard of it?
Mindy, it's my favorite show.
Wait, really?
Because I always took you as more of a historical documentary miniseries on the history of kale kind of guy.
Roz.
Well, yeah, that is true.
While Kale to the Chief is one of my favorite TV shows.
Yeah, until the network execs Kaled it.
I love Date or Bait.
It's actually a really scientifically fascinating show.
In fact, check it out.
I have one of their shirts on right now.
I use it for gardening.
Wait.
What does that t-shirt say?
Eency weency spider love to strut and pout?
Date or ba- Hey, Guy Raz, do you want to come with us?
Can I do that?
Guy Raz, you can do anything you put your mind to.
Except for sneeze with your eyes open and tickle yourself.
Yes, of course you can come.
Bongo and the Big Toot said I could bring two buddies.
Bongo and who?
The Big Toot.
From the radio?
Oh, right.
Well, I'd love to come, Mindy.
Let me just change into something a little more appropriate for the occasion.
You're going to do that?
Were you wearing that suit under your gardening clothes this whole time?
Of course I was.
You never know when you're going to have to make a quick change.
Hey, that's what Grandma G-Force always says.
Except she always wears her wrestling leotard under her clothes, which are also wrestling leotards.
Hey!
Anyhoo, we should probably get going.
The radio station didn't mention any time or place or even where we're supposed to be meeting.
Uh... But I figured we could just ask your zoodle where they shoot the show and then just go there.
Oh, sure.
I...
Just upgraded her firmware.
She now interrupts you to finish your question.
Wow, that sounds really... Annoying?
Yeah, I know, but it also makes my requests 22% more efficient.
Uh-huh.
Hey, Zoodle, where do they shoot date or... Dater.
A person who goes out on dates, typically on a regular basis.
Oh, boy.
No, Zoodle, where do they shoot... Shoot.
To kick, hit, or throw a ball in an attempt to score a goal in a sporting match.
No, Zoodle, where do they... It's Hollywood!
What?
I just looked it up on my phone.
Mindy, I really don't think you're taking advantage of...
The HMS Advantage was an old wooled wooden ship built in 1590 by the Royal Navy.
Okay, you ready to go?
You betcha.
All right, let me just climb up here.
Hey, hey Mindy, can you give me a hand?
Yep, hold on tight little buddy and I'll pull you up.
Ah!
Okay, hold on tight, Guy Raz.
And Reg, set a course for Hollywood, California.
Because here we go!
Ooh, Guy Raz, look down there.
There it is, the TV studio.
Hey, Reg, I think now's a good time to land.
Look at this place, Mindy.
I know.
A real-life TV set.
Lights.
Cameras.
A craft services table.
Snacks.
Don't mind if I do.
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run.
Tropical ranch-flavored exploding ants?
Mindy, Mindy, I think that food's for the actors and crew.
Um, can I help you?
Yeah!
I'm a winner!
Uh, cool.
I'm sorry.
What I meant to say was I am the winner for the Date or Bait Behind the Scenes Tour.
Oh, you must be Mindy.
That's me.
Well, I'm so glad you made it.
The show's about to start.
Follow me.
Talk about perfect timing.
Actually, perfect timing is filling on the other lot.
Sorry.
Oh, no, I was just saying... Here we are.
Okay, here are your guest passes.
Are the tweed suit and the pigeon with you?
Hey, I'm more than just a pretty tweed suit.
I'm a...
Yes, yes, they are.
Great.
Uh, if you just want to put these around your neck, you should be good to go.
Oh, well, ooh-la-la, mine is shiny.
The stage is right through there.
I'll leave you to it.
Enjoy the show.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Wow.
Hey, Mindy, I can't believe... believe we're actually here.
I know.
I'm so excited I can throw up.
In fact, it went away.
Everyone, please find your seats.
We are about to begin the show.
Come on, Mindy.
I think I spot some seats right there.
You too, Reg.
Roll sound.
Hello and welcome back to the hottest show on TV.
It's... This week, as with every week, our goal is to help these spiders find their one true love.
Now, by round of applause, how many of you have seen this show before?
So you know what to do, ladies and gentlemen.
Let's keep that round of applause going for our first bachelorette for this evening.
Say hello to Charlotte.
She's a jumping spider from North America.
Her favorite food is blowflies, and when she's not devouring her prey, you can find her chilling in temperate rainforests, scrublands and mountainous regions.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage, Charlotte.
Paws, you haven't even met the other contestants yet.
Shh.
Oh.
And now for our first bachelor.
Also a jumping spider from the Harbronatus Perithrix species.
This itsy bitsy spider says his best feature is his bright red face.
And his biggest fear is being eaten by a female jumping spider.
Well...
Good luck with that, buddy.
Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to Aragorn.
Doesn't want to be eaten by a female spider.
What has he done? about, Guy Raz.
That's like the main point of the show, Mindy.
I thought you said you watch this all the time.
Okay, so I've only seen one episode and I was fixing the wow machine while I was watching it, so I really have no idea what this show is about.
Well, lucky for you, you've got the world's biggest date or bait fan sitting right next to you.
Reggie?
No way!
No, Mindy, I'm talking about me.
Oh, yeah, right.
So what's the deal with not wanting to be eaten?
Well, that's one of the things about jumping spiders.
The females of the species are cannibalistic.
Cannibalistic?
You mean they eat their own species?
That's right.
If the male jumping spider is unable to impress the female jumping spider during its mating dance, well then.
Unlucky, Aragog.
Ugh.
Yikes.
Looks like you were not Charlotte's one.
True love.
I guess that's why they call it date or bait.
Exactamundo.
Okay, ladies and gentlemen, let's bring out our second bachelor.
Okay, so give me the lowdown on how the rest of the show works.
Okay, so each bachelor or male spider is brought out to dance for the female spider.
Dance?
That's right.
Check it out.
Okay, ladies and gentlemen, it looks like our bachelor has opted for the inflatable tube man dance move here.
Whoa, look at him go!
He's got his two little front legs waving above his head, all wiggling around all over the place.
You kind of look like you when you dance, Guy Raz.
Mindy, Mindy, check it out.
I call this one the dizzy giraffe.
Yeah, yeah, I see that.
You look just like a dizzy giraffe.
Oh boy.
So these spiders do this dance to impress the female spider, and then what?
Well, the next part of the show is actually taken from a study that was conducted by researchers at the University of Florida.
Have you noticed, Mindy, that all of these male jumping spiders have bright red faces?
Yeah, they do.
Well, it turns out this is actually a way for these male jumping spiders to attract females.
Whoa.
And did these scientists figure out if it works?
So the scientists wanted to find out how big of a role this played in the whole mating ritual.
You mean they wanted to see whether the female spiders were all ooh-la-la over their sweet dance moves or their little red tomato faces?
Exactly.
So as part of this study, these researchers painted these spiders' faces with black eyeliner.
So they went from having red faces to just being black all over.
And they wanted to see if the females would still be interested in how they danced.
And what did they find?
Well, that's the next part of this TV show, Mindy.
Ooh!
Right, the makeover part of the show.
Exactly.
Look, here comes our bachelor.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, looks like he survived.
I mean, passed our first round of love.
Oh.
And now we're on to our second round.
Our bachelor has just spent the last 20 minutes in the makeup chair and is ready to come out.
Are you ready, folks?
Okay, ladies and gentlemen, let's see if our Charlotte can't learn to love this itsy bitsy spider, even without his stunning red face.
That is unlucky, pal.
Yikes!
So Mindy, the study found that the female spiders were more likely to attack any males that had their faces covered in black eyeliner compared to those with their normal red faces.
Huh, but could this have anything to do with red being a sort of don't eat me kind of color?
Huh, what do you mean, Mindy?
Well in nature.
There are a couple of ways to not get eaten by predators, and one of them is to use camouflage.
Like a caterpillar that's the same color as the leaf it lives on.
Yeah, so you can either try to blend in with your environment using camouflage, or you could go in the complete opposite direction and try to stand out.
Stand out?
Like, with bright colors?
Exactoritos.
So it's something called aposematism or warning colors.
And some animals will have these super bright colors all over them that warn other animals that hey.
I might be poisonous, so don't even try me.
Wow, that makes total sense.
Then why the jumping spiders with the colored-in faces are attacked more than those with the bright red faces?
That's what I think.
I mean, it's half...
Hey, check out my cool red face.
And half, hey, don't eat me or I might poison you to death.
Man, this show has so many nuances to it.
All right, ladies and gentlemen, are you ready to see your last victim?
I mean, Bachelor for tonight. from the jumping spider species, Mavia inclements.
Please welcome to the stage, Sheila. spider have on its head?
I think that this is from the last part of the study, Mindy.
Uh, did the study have the spiders wear big old wigs on their heads to impress the lady spiders too?
Well, yeah, kind of.
What?
Well Mindy, if you look a little closer, you'll notice that this jumping spider has a brown hairy face right.
Yeah, hard to miss.
That's because he's a member of a different species of jumping spider.
This species.
Instead of having bright, red faces to attract females well, they have tall hairs on the top of their heads.
And that's what that funny-looking wig is?
Oh, no, remember, this is the makeover round.
What this spider has stuck to its head, well, they're fake eyelashes.
Uh, hold the phone, Guy Raz.
You're telling me that that spider is wearing fake eyelashes on his head?
Correctamundo.
What?
What possible reason could those researchers from the University of Florida have to attach fake eyelashes to the heads of jumping spiders?
Well, in the same way that they wanted to see how red faces affected the spider's chances of mating with the female spider.
They also wanted to test how the height of these head hairs affected this spider's chances of not getting eaten.
And they found that the taller the hairs, the better the odds.
So this guy's probably in luck then.
With a wig that tall?
I'd say so, Mindy.
Ladies and gentlemen, it looks like love has triumphed once again here at Date or Bake.
Be sure to join us here next week folks, as we try to rekindle the flames between two love-struck black widow spiders.
And until next time... Create.
It.
Real!
I love a happy ending.
Okay, I know I was a little judgy about date or bait in that episode.
But since then, I've gotten really into it.
Yeah, I didn't realize there was dancing and spiders getting eyelash extensions on their heads.
Reggie, we should give ourselves spider makeovers.
Okay, let's wrap up the show and go find some pool noodles that we can use as spider legs.
Thanks to all you listeners out there for tuning in to Wee Wow on the Weekend.
If you have a question for me, call and leave me a message at 1-888-7WOW-WOW.
That's 1-888-7-WOW-WOW.
I just might answer your question on Wee-WOW on the weekend.
Okay, let's go.
So, Reggie, what kind of spider do you want to look like?
A golden jumping spider?
Ooh, good choice.
I want to be an orb weaver.
Or maybe a fishing spider.
Or a big hairy tarantula.
Ooh, or maybe a...
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Our show is written by Ruth Morrison and Jed Anderson.
The role of baby Dennis is played by Jed Anderson.
Well, then who plays the role of big Dennis?
Never you mind.
Original sound design and production is done by Henry Moskal, with contributions from Jed Anderson and Tyler Thull.
Original music for WeWow is composed and performed by Tyler Thull.
Special thanks to Jessica Bode, Rebecca Caban, Dr. Natasha Crandall, Thank you.
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Thanks again for thinking, tinkering, experimenting, and exploring with me this week.
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