Sneak Peek at October's World Organization of Wowzers Meeting of Members

Summary

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

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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.

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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."

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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)

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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

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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.

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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.

Transcript

[Guy Raz]

Grown Ups Wondery subscribers can listen to wow. In the world early and ad free right now. Join Wondery in the Wondery app or Wondery Kids plus on Apple Podcasts.

[Mindy Thomas]

Hey, Wowzer fams. Mindy and Guy Raz here. And before we start the show, we've got some gigantic epic news to share with you.

[Guy Raz]

That's right, Mindy. Uh, what was that?

[Mindy Thomas]

Oh, I'm so glad you asked. Guy Raz, you come on in, Steve.

[Guy Raz]

Mindy, is that a T. Rex in your gingerbread mansion?

[Mindy Thomas]

Sure is, Guy Raz. But look what's in his little hand.

[Guy Raz]

Your door?

[Mindy Thomas]

No, in his other hand.

[Guy Raz]

Oh wait, is that our new book? Dinosaurs Are Wow.

[Mindy Thomas]

Aw, he loves it.

[Guy Raz]

Mindy, how did you find a T. Rex?

[Mindy Thomas]

Don't worry about it. I just wanted to get a real dinosaur dinosaurs opinion on our new book since, you know, they're kind of the main character in this one.

[Guy Raz]

Well, it looks like Steve is giving it two very sharp claws up Grown Ups. If you want to bring the wows of dinosaurs to life with our new book, Dinosaurs Are Wow. Pre order your copy [e-mail] dinosaur there you can shop at your favorite book retailer or support a local indie bookseller near you. Once again, that's Tinkercast.com dinosaur and if.

[Mindy Thomas]

You pre order before October 28th, you will be invited to a special prehistoric party happening on our book birthday October 28th. Learn [e-mail] dinosaur that's tinkercast.com dinosaur to join us in our virtual prehistoric pre order party on October 28th. I gotta go drop Stevie back off in the Jurassic period. And you've got an episode to listen to. So without further ado, hit it, Reg.

[Dennis]

Hello, Wowzers. It's me, Dennis. And Reggie's here too. Today we have a special sneak peek of my new podcast. Okay, fine. It's our podcast. On the first Wednesday of every month, I, Dennis, the chairman and president of the world organization of Wowzers, will hold a meeting of members and non members to discuss all things wow. And it's only happening on the WEW podcast feed. What? Reggie, you don't know how to get to the Wee Wow podcast feed? 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. Now Reggie and I are going to play for you a sneak peek of the October meeting of members. What do you mean When? Right now. Reggie, play the clip. Okay, people, settle down. Settle down, everyone. Reggie, shush. I know there are no people in the room right now, but all the members of the World Organization of Wowzers are listening in. Well, that's who I'm talking to. They're the people, and I want them to settle down. Welcome to the October meeting of the World Organization of Wowzers. I am Dennis, chairman. Yes, the chair would also like to recognize Reggie, who is our treasurer. Right. It's easy to recognize you because you're the only pigeon in the room. And you're huge. As is tradition, we will begin this meeting with the Wowzer pledge. Please stand if you are able, and place your right hand over your heart. Right or wing? 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. Thank you. Please sit. Yay. That was so fun. I wonder what happens next. That's right, Reggie. Subscribe to the Wee Wow podcast feed to find out whether you're a member or not. Please attend this month's meeting. Just search wewow in your podcast app and hit the subscribe button so you don't miss any future meetings. Okay, bye now. Enjoy the show.

[Mindy Thomas]

Grown ups. If you like wow in the world, you can listen early and ad free right now on Wondery.

[Guy Raz]

Join Wondery in the Wondery app or on Wondery Kids on Apple Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad free on Amazon Music.

[Mindy Thomas]

And before you go, tell us about yourself by filling out a short, short [e-mail] survey.