Wow in the World — Sneak Peek at October's World Organization of Wowzers Meeting of Members

Podcast: Tinkercast | Wondery
Hosts: Mindy Thomas, Guy Raz
Featured Characters: Dennis, Reggie
Date: October 1, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode features a playful sneak peek into an upcoming special: the October meeting of the "World Organization of Wowzers" (WOWeW). Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz kick things off with silly banter and a special announcement about their new dinosaur book, before Dennis and his pigeon Reggie take over. The focus is on excitement, getting listeners involved, and promoting community among young science fans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Book Announcement and Dinosaur Antics

• Mindy and Guy Raz introduce their new book, Dinosaurs Are Wow, in true Wow in the World style—by inviting a T. Rex named Steve to review it in Mindy’s gingerbread mansion.
• Playful dialogue sets a whimsical tone. Mindy explains her unconventional method for dinosaur feedback:

  Mindy Thomas (00:55): "Don't worry about it. I just wanted to get a real dinosaur's opinion on our new book since, you know, they're kind of the main character in this one."

• Listeners are encouraged to pre-order the book from Tinkercast, with an exclusive invite to a "prehistoric party" for those who order before Oct 28th.
• [00:52] Guy comments that Steve the T. Rex gives it "two very sharp claws up."

2. Introducing the World Organization of Wowzers (WOWeW)

• Dennis (beloved fan favorite character) and Reggie the pigeon host a preview of the new Wee Wow podcast, focused on monthly meetings for "Wowzers" (the show's fans).
• Dennis breaks the fourth wall to explain how to access their new feed, with humor directed at both kids and adults.

  Dennis (02:14): "Okay, get out your phone. Now go to your podcast app and search Weewow. No, Reggie, you just type birdseed podcast. Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum. Type wee. Wow. See, there it is. Wow, that was so easy."

• The meeting is conducted as a mock-official society gathering, complete with procedural fun, badges of honor, and a humorous pledge.

3. The Wowzer Pledge — Community Engagement

• Dennis leads the pledge for all "members" and listeners at home, adapting traditional meeting language for maximum silliness.

  Dennis (03:19): "Place your right hand or wing over your heart. Please repeat after me. I. State your name. Pledge to accept the honor and awesomeness granted to me by the World Organization of Wowzers. And granted to me by Dennis, president and chairman. And granted to me by Dennis, mother and Mr. Poofarkin and Dennis, third grade teacher with Wonders and Wows for all."

• The pledge is participatory, blending nonsense and actual encouragement, modeling inclusivity for both human and bird attendees.

4. Invitation to Future Episodes and Membership

• Dennis encourages all listeners, "member or not," to subscribe to the Wee Wow podcast to catch future monthly meetings.
• Listeners are left with an open-ended tease to tune in and find out "what happens next."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Guy Raz, on book review by T. Rex:

  "Well, it looks like Steve is giving it two very sharp claws up." (01:03)

• Dennis, instructing Reggie on how to find the podcast:

  "No, Reggie, you just type birdseed podcast. Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum." (02:27)

• Dennis, on meeting tradition:

  "...it's easy to recognize you because you're the only pigeon in the room. And you're huge." (03:05)

• Dennis, leading the pledge:

  "I. State your name. Pledge to accept the honor and awesomeness granted to me..." (03:19)

Important Timestamps

• 00:12 — Mindy and Guy's big news and dinosaur book announcement
• 01:34 — Prehistoric party invitation for book preorders
• 02:14 — Dennis and Reggie introduce the Wee Wow podcast and explain how to subscribe
• 03:14 — October Meeting of the World Organization of Wowzers begins
• 03:19 — Wowzer pledge and humorous introduction of Reggie the treasurer

Tone and Style

• The episode maintains Wow in the World's signature zany, exuberant, and imaginative banter.
• Language appeals directly to young listeners, inviting them into jokes and playful community rituals.
• The structure mimics real club meetings, parodying formality for fun and inclusivity.

Closing

This special preview blends book excitement, community-building, and pure fun—inviting all listeners to join the monthly World Organization of Wowzers meetings through the Wee Wow podcast feed. Whether you’re a long-time "Wowzer" or hearing about it for the first time, you’re encouraged to join in, take the pledge, and celebrate curiosity together.