WeWow on the Weekend (10/26/25)

Summary

Wow in the World – WeWow on the Weekend (10/26/25)

Podcast by Tinkercast | Wondery
Air date: October 26, 2025

Episode Overview

This weekend's "WeWow on the Weekend" takes a lively, interactive approach, bringing together co-hosts Dennis and Reggie (with appearances from Mindy Thomas, Guy Raz, and Baby Dennis) for a kid-friendly Q&A, riddles, and a throwback to the Wow in the World episode on the Museum of Happiness. The show centers around what happiness means, the science behind it, how it is cultivated, and shares playful moments meant to inspire both kids and grown-ups to find and spread joy.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Welcome & Weekend Kick-Off (02:21–03:31)

• Dennis and Reggie set a fun tone with their unique “We wow on the weekend” song, engaging in playful banter and jokes.
• The duo teases the start of their Q&A segment, inviting kids to participate via voicemail.

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2. Q&A with Dennis, Reggie, and Baby Dennis (03:31–08:03)

Notable moments:

• Fan Questions: The Q&A features real kid questions with whimsical responses from Dennis, Reggie, and the ever-silly Baby Dennis.

  • Fishing Question (04:03–05:19):
    • Caller asks: Has Baby Dennis ever gone fishing?
    • Dennis: “Wow, what a great question. And the answer is? I have no idea.” (04:09)
    • Reggie reveals: “Baby Dennis has never been fishing because Big Dennis has never taken him. But I don't like fishing.” (05:05)
    • Lighthearted agreement on fishing being “boring.”
  • Riddle Time (05:22–06:18):
    • Sophie asks, “What has four wheels and flies?”
    • Dennis guesses: “a prototype flying car of the future,” to which Reggie retorts, “Big Dennis is too high concept.”
    • The answer: “A garbage truck!” (06:04)
    • Laughter ensues as they realize “flies” refers to insects.
  • Piano Skills (06:25–07:32):
    • Question: Can Baby Dennis play piano?
    • Scene escalates into Baby Dennis playing and boasting through song:
      • "Baby Dennis is the best at piano. The best at piano? Better than Big Dennis." (07:08)
    • Dennis cuts it off: “You can't sing songs that aren't true, Baby Dennis. It's a rule.” (07:27)

• Dennis wraps the Q&A with an open invitation for more kid calls:

  • “If you've got a question for me, call and leave me a message. The number is 1-888-7-WWOW.” (07:32)

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3. Inside Tinkercast Studios: Flashback to “Museum of Happiness” (08:03–20:40)

Dennis introduces a replay of a Wow in the World segment about the Museum of Happiness, switching over to Mindy and Guy Raz’s science-filled adventure.

a) Mindy’s Joy Purge (10:19–11:54)

• Mindy is found tossing household items out the window, including her electric bill and even teeth, in a quest to rid her home of things that don’t “bring her joy.”
  • Guy Raz asks, “Why the sudden urge to purge all of these things?”
  • Mindy: “I was inspired by the news of the world's first Museum of Happiness that's set to open in London this fall.” (12:04)

b) The Museum of Happiness (12:20–14:13)

• Concept:
  • Mindy: “The Museum of Happiness in the United Kingdom will celebrate the one thing that most all of us want more than anything else in the world.” (12:33)
  • Guy Raz guesses, “the power of time travel?” Mindy rebuffs: “No. The answer is happiness.” (12:44)
  • Activities at the museum: “workshops on mindfulness, origami, ukulele lessons, dancing, art, and even laughing yoga.” (12:58)
• Science of Laughter:
  • Laughter boosts the immune system, relieves stress, and releases dopamine and serotonin—“those feel good chemicals in our bod” (13:55).

c) The Science & Data Behind Happiness (14:13–17:58)

• Scientific Studies:
  • Mindy refers to research showing “pro-social behavior ... can actually add to our happiness” (15:14).
  • Guy Raz references Professor Waldinger’s Harvard study: “the happiest people are people who spend more time with friends and loved ones.” (15:56)
• World Happiness Report:
  • Mindy quizzes: “Can you guess which country was crowned 2017's happiest country on Earth?” (16:26)
    • Answer: “Norway!” (16:44)
    • Runners up: Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland.
  • Key contributors to happiness in these countries: high income, healthy lives, close relationships, generosity, freedom, and trust in institutions (17:01–17:58).

d) Unique Location & Spreading the Idea (18:03–19:38)

• The Museum of Happiness is hosted in Arlington House, “the UK's largest homeless shelter” (18:03).
  • Guy Raz: “I never thought of shelters as particularly happy places.” (18:19)
  • Mindy explains: “The founders want to bring joy to the places that need it the most ... inspire people to turn shelters, hospitals, nursing homes, or schools into places for happiness.” (18:29)
  • Message: “Imagine if little mini museums of happiness started popping up in schools or youth centers...” (18:53)

e) Closing: Simple Living & Laughter Yoga (19:10–20:40)

• Mindy shares, “there are also studies that show that a simpler life is a happier life.” (19:15)
• She and Guy Raz participate in “lion laughter yoga,” encouraging listeners to “keep on laughing until you feel as good as Norway.” (19:57–20:40)

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4. Closing Skit & Takeaways (20:40–21:38)

• Dennis and Reggie, inspired by Mindy’s joy purge, attempt to declutter their own space, humorously grappling with what brings them joy (Dennis: “No Reggie, we're keeping these [comics]. They bring me joy.”).
• The show wraps up with reminders for kids to participate by sending in questions and share their own crafternoon projects.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On happiness:
  • Mindy Thomas, on the Museum of Happiness: “The answer is happiness. Happiness is the one thing that we all want the most.” (12:44)
• On laughter’s effect:
  • Mindy: “Laughter helps to boost our immune system … relieves stress … and even releases all of these feel good chemicals in our bod.” (13:43)
• On scientific findings:
  • Mindy: “Doing nice things for other people makes us a lot happier than just doing nice things for ourselves.” (15:37)
  • Guy Raz: “the happiest people are people who spend more time with friends and loved ones.” (15:56)
• On where happiness can be:
  • Mindy: “The founders of the Museum of Happiness want to bring joy to the places that need it the most.” (18:29)
• On decluttering for happiness:
  • Mindy: “There are also studies that show that a simpler life is a happier life.” (19:15)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:21 – “We wow on the weekend” song/kickoff
• 03:31 – Q&A with Dennis, Reggie, Baby Dennis
• 08:03 – Introduction to Inside Tinkercast Studios (Museum of Happiness episode)
• 12:20 – Museum of Happiness discussion begins
• 13:43 – Laughter’s scientific benefits
• 15:56 – Harvard happiness study
• 16:44 – Norway crowned happiest country
• 18:03 – Museum of Happiness opens in a homeless shelter
• 19:15 – Simpler life means happier life
• 19:47 – Lion laughter yoga activity
• 20:40 – Dennis and Reggie attempt their own “joy purge”

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Tone & Style

The episode is energetic, silly, and inclusive. Hosts break down big ideas into playful, easily digestible moments—using humor, quirky skits, and friendly banter. The tone is always optimistic, continually urging listeners (kids and grown-ups) to take part, keep questioning, and find the “wow” in the world—especially when it comes to happiness and kindness.

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For Further Exploration

• Call in questions: 1-888-7-WWOW
• Submit crafternoon projects: tinkercast.com/share
• Learn more and access resources: tinkercast.com
• Book tie-in: “Dinosaurs Are Wow” (Mentioned at the start)

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Transcript

[Guy Raz]

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[Mindy Thomas]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Dennis]

Ahem. We wow on the weekend. We wow on the weekend. We wow on the weekend. Cause this is what we do on the weekend.

[Reggie]

Talking, laughing.

[Dennis]

Me and Reggie singing, laughing and then we. Oh wait, no, I said laughing twice. Whatever. We wow on the weekend. Yeah we wow on the weekend.

[Mindy Thomas]

Laugh, laugh.

[Dennis]

We wow on the weekend. Cause this is what we do on the weekend. Hello and welcome to We Wow on the Weekend. I'm your host Dennis and that's Reggie, my co host. Hey Reggie, have You heard any good gossip lately?

[Reggie]

You have? Well, what are you waiting for?

[Dennis]

Tell me. Tell me. Tell me. Tell me.

[Mindy Thomas]

Yeah.

[Reggie]

Oh no. That is disgusting.

[Mindy Thomas]

Wow.

[Dennis]

So interesting. I can't believe you just said that in front of everyone. Okay, should we answer some more questions with a Q and A segment?

[Reggie]

Yay.

[Dennis]

Let's do it. The Q and A segment. Alright, let's just get the old answering machine pulled up here. Okay, Here we go. Hi, you've reached Dennis from Wee wow on the weekend. That's me. Do you have a question? Well, I do too. Lots of them. And who's going to answer all my questions?

[Reggie]

You? Probably not.

[Dennis]

But I guess I can answer yours. Leave me a message.

[Mindy Thomas]

Hi, Dennis, my question for you is, has Baby Dennis ever gone fishing? Bye.

[Dennis]

Wow, what a great question. And the answer is? I have no idea.

[Reggie]

Next question. What do you mean?

[Dennis]

Why don't we ask Baby Dennis? I don't know where he is. Reggie. He could be anywhere. He just got his driver's license. Okay, fine. I'll go look on the shelf where I keep Baby Dennis. Hold on.

[Reggie]

Hey, Big Dennis. Oh, there you are.

[Dennis]

Baby Dennis, would you mind coming on the show today?

[Mindy Thomas]

Why?

[Dennis]

Cause someone called in with a question for you.

[Mindy Thomas]

Hooray.

[Reggie]

Baby Dennis is famous. Let's go.

[Dennis]

Your ego is out of control.

[Reggie]

Come on. Famous. Famous, famous.

[Dennis]

Okay, now what was the question? Reggie. Right. Has Baby Dennis ever gone fishing? Well, yes.

[Reggie]

No.

[Dennis]

What?

[Reggie]

Baby Dennis has never been fishing because Big Dennis has never taken him. But I don't like fishing.

[Mindy Thomas]

Me neither.

[Reggie]

It's boring. Twins.

[Dennis]

I love you, Baby Dennis.

[Mindy Thomas]

Hee hee.

[Dennis]

Next question.

[Mindy Thomas]

Hi, Dennis. I'm Sophie.

[Reggie]

Hi, Sophie. Hi, Sophie.

[Dennis]

Quiet, I'm trying to hear the message.

[Reggie]

Oh, sorry.

[Mindy Thomas]

What has four wheels and flies?

[Dennis]

What?

[Reggie]

What kind of question is that? Baby Dennis thinks it's a riddle. Oh, a riddle.

[Dennis]

I love riddles.

[Reggie]

Baby Dennis too.

[Dennis]

Okay, what has four wheels and flies?

[Mindy Thomas]

Um.

[Dennis]

Oh, a four wheeler.

[Reggie]

Big Dennis. Those don't fly.

[Dennis]

Oh, sure, right. So maybe it's some kind of prototype flying car of the future.

[Reggie]

Big Dennis is too high concept.

[Dennis]

Okay, fine. Let's hear the answer. What is it, Sophie? What has four wheels and flies?

[Mindy Thomas]

A garbage truck.

[Dennis]

A garbage truck?

[Reggie]

Baby Dennis gets it.

[Dennis]

Ah, flies. Like the insect. Like the garbage attracts a bunch of flies. Good one, Sophie.

[Mindy Thomas]

Bye. Dennis. Say hi to Reggie for me.

[Dennis]

Sophie says hi, Reggie. Next question.

[Mindy Thomas]

Hi, Dennis. I was wondering, can Baby Dennis play the piano?

[Reggie]

What?

[Dennis]

Another Baby Dennis question. Reggie, are you responsible for this?

[Reggie]

Big Dennis, go get Baby Dennis his piano, please. Aw, no. It's heavy. Reggie. Will you help Baby Dennis? Reggie. Thank you, Reggie. You're the biggest, strongest, fastest pigeon in the whole world.

[Dennis]

Okay, Baby Dennis, what are you gonna play for everyone? Pachelbel? Mozart? Beethoven?

[Reggie]

Baby Dennis wrote a song.

[Dennis]

Oh, no.

[Reggie]

Baby Dennis is the best at piano. The best at piano? Better than Big Dennis. Baby Dennis is the best dad. Singing.

[Mindy Thomas]

Oh, come on.

[Reggie]

Best at singing and playing the piano.

[Dennis]

Okay, okay, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.

[Mindy Thomas]

Why?

[Dennis]

You can't sing songs that aren't true, Baby Dennis. It's a rule.

[Reggie]

Fine.

[Dennis]

And besides, we need to move on to the next segment. Thanks for your calls, everyone. If you've got a question for me, call and leave me a message. The number is 1-888-7-WWOW. I just might answer your question on Wee Wow on the weekend. Okay, that takes care of that. All right, moving on. Next up is a little segment I like to call Inside Tinkercast Studios. What?

[Reggie]

Can Baby Dennis sing the song?

[Dennis]

Okay, go ahead. Hooray.

[Reggie]

Inside Tinkercast Studios.

[Dennis]

That's not how the song goes.

[Reggie]

Hee hee.

[Dennis]

Okay, well, this is the part where we revisit an episode of one of my favorite Tinkercast shows. Today we're listening to wow in the World, Season 1, Episode 22 called if youf're Happy and you'd know it.

[Reggie]

Clap your hands. Clap clap.

[Dennis]

Baby Dennis, quit it. That's not the title of the episode. And Reggie, didn't we listen to this one already? Alright, that episode was about laughing yoga. This one is about the Happiness Museum.

[Reggie]

What's the Happiness Museum?

[Dennis]

The Happiness Museum is a place where you can learn about the history of current science and the future of happiness.

[Reggie]

Oh boy.

[Dennis]

Okay, here we go. And play.

[Mindy Thomas]

Wee Wow. We'll be right back.

[Reggie]

Grown ups.

[Mindy Thomas]

This message is for you. Hey grownups, what happens when you bring a great white shark and a baby octopus to your house? A whole lot of wow. Hey, it's me, Mindy from Wow in the World. The number one science podcast for curious kids and their grownups. And we are so excited to bring the wows of sharks and sea creatures to your home without having to turn your house into an aquarium. Our jumbo great white shark is 24 inches long and comes with an exclusive wow Fact card. Our baby ocean animals are perfect for the little ones in your life. Featuring exclusive audio that will leave the whole family saying, aww. Wow. These wow in the World toys make for fin tastic gifts for the kids in your life who love science and even the ones who don't yet grownups. Visit Tinkercast.com Toys to shop the. Wow. Now that's Tinkercast.com Toys. That's it. Now back to the show.

[Reggie]

Well, in the world.

[Mindy Thomas]

See you later, ironing board. You can take the iron too. Just adios, birdcage. That doesn't fit me anymore. Wait a minute. That still fits me.

[Guy Raz]

Uh, what?

[Mindy Thomas]

Bon voyage, dirty laundry. You can take the washing machine, too. Get out of here, Electric bill done with you.

[Guy Raz]

Whoa, whoa. Hey, Mindy, why are you throwing all your stuff out the window?

[Mindy Thomas]

Oh, hey, Guy Raz. I'm just getting rid of everything I own that doesn't bring me joy.

[Guy Raz]

Like your electric bill.

[Mindy Thomas]

Yeah, it really bums me out. I mean, do you have any idea how much it costs to air condition a life sized gingerbread house? It's crazy.

[Guy Raz]

Uh, no, I never really considered it.

[Mindy Thomas]

Here, catch. Ah.

[Guy Raz]

Whose teeth are these?

[Mindy Thomas]

You can keep them if you want. They no longer bring me joy.

[Guy Raz]

Mindy, I do not want any of your gross old stuff. Except for. Hey, hey, is that the bottle of homemade almond milk I gave you?

[Mindy Thomas]

Sorry, Guy Raz. It was just sitting in my refrigerator stressing me out.

[Guy Raz]

Mindy, I don't understand. I mean, why the sudden urge to purge all of these things?

[Mindy Thomas]

I do have a good explanation. So hang on a sec. I'll come down and give you the scoop.

[Guy Raz]

Speaking of scoops, why is there ice cream all over the lawn? Oh, right. She doesn't like pistachio.

[Mindy Thomas]

Okay, all right.

[Reggie]

Are you okay?

[Mindy Thomas]

Yeah, it's just that the stairs are made out of cookies and they crumbled under my weight. I'm fine.

[Guy Raz]

What?

[Mindy Thomas]

Okay, so you were wondering why I was tossing everything out the window that didn't bring me joy, right? Yeah, well, I was inspired by the news of the world's first Museum of Happiness that's set to open in London this fall.

[Guy Raz]

Happiness, huh? I mean, I've been to museums of ancient history and art, air and space, natural history. I've even been to the Spy museum in Washington, D.C. but a museum of happiness?

[Mindy Thomas]

Guy Raz, the Museum of Happiness in the United Kingdom will celebrate the one thing that most all of us want more than anything else in the world.

[Guy Raz]

You mean the power of time travel?

[Mindy Thomas]

No. Then it would be called the Museum of the Power of Time Travel. Oh, Kyraz, the answer is happiness. Happiness is the one thing that we all want the most.

[Guy Raz]

Oh, right, right, of course. Sure. So what happens at the Museum of Happiness?

[Mindy Thomas]

Well, for one, they'll have awesome workshops on things like mindfulness, origami and ukulele lessons. Plus dancing and Art. And even something that we were talking about just a couple of days ago. Laughing yoga. Oh, boy, here we go again. Yeah, guy. Razzie, you okay, buddy?

[Guy Raz]

Oh, yeah, I'm good.

[Mindy Thomas]

Okay. So after we discovered how laughter can spread from one person to the next, I decided to dig a little deeper into the science of laughter.

[Guy Raz]

What did you find?

[Mindy Thomas]

Well, for starters, it turns out that laughter really is good for our bodies and our brains.

[Guy Raz]

So is that why there's that old saying, laughter is the best medicine?

[Mindy Thomas]

Yep. Laughter helps to boost our immune system so that we don't get sick as easily. Plus it helps us to relieve stress when we're freaking out. And it even relieves releases all of these feel good chemicals in our bod. Right.

[Guy Raz]

We learned about those chemicals a few days ago. Things like dopamine and serotonin, right?

[Mindy Thomas]

You got it.

[Guy Raz]

So what happens in the laughing yoga class at the museum?

[Mindy Thomas]

Well, besides laughing, there's a lot of eye contact and playing around and jokes. I know, right? Can you believe this is a form of exercise?

[Guy Raz]

So, Mindy, tell me more about the Museum of Happiness.

[Mindy Thomas]

Okay, so according to the museum team, the whole purpose of the museum is, is to create sort of a one of a kind sanctuary where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to feel safe and peaceful and happy.

[Guy Raz]

And maybe learn how to carry those feelings into their lives outside of the museum.

[Mindy Thomas]

You know it.

[Guy Raz]

So what kinds of things are going to be on display at the Museum of Happiness?

[Mindy Thomas]

Well, they're putting in a lot of interactive exhibits. So things that you can actually touch with your sticky little fingers and not get in trouble, or things that you can experience instead of just look at.

[Guy Raz]

Interesting.

[Mindy Thomas]

And this museum focuses on the science of happiness.

[Guy Raz]

Well, you know how much I love science.

[Mindy Thomas]

Oh, yeah. And I will test you on that love in just a couple of minutes. But first, you should know that the science of happiness is all about studying what makes us humans flourish.

[Guy Raz]

So what are some of the findings?

[Mindy Thomas]

Well, for one, there was this study published in the journal Emotion, where these scientists found that pro social behavior, which is really just a fancy pants way of saying doing nice or altruistic things for other people that it can actually add to our happiness.

[Guy Raz]

Oh, like all those times I surprised you by fixing the roof on your melting gingerbread house?

[Mindy Thomas]

Exactly. So these scientific studies show that doing nice things for other people makes us a lot happier than just doing nice things for ourselves.

[Guy Raz]

Yeah. And my friend, Professor Robert Waldinger at Harvard University, he oversees a team of researchers that just completed a study on Happiness, Mindy.

[Reggie]

What?

[Guy Raz]

And they found that the happiest people are people who spend more time with friends and loved ones.

[Mindy Thomas]

Yes, which is why I took the liberty of handcuffing our ankles together in a pair of buddy bracelets so that we can hang out all the time. Also, I threw away the key. Anywho, there's also a. A World Happiness Report where scientists and researchers get together to measure the levels of happiness and well being from all across the globe.

[Guy Raz]

Wow.

[Mindy Thomas]

And can you guess which country was crowned 2017's happiest country on Earth?

[Guy Raz]

Is it?

[Mindy Thomas]

Is it? Is it? I'll tell you what. And the winner is. Norway.

[Guy Raz]

Norway.

[Mindy Thomas]

Let's give it up for Norway. Isn't she lovely folk? Give her a big round of applause. Yep. And the runners up are Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland.

[Guy Raz]

And what are some of the things that happen in these happiest countries?

[Mindy Thomas]

Well, one of the main things that all of these countries have in common are higher levels of income. So the ability for the people who live there to earn enough money to live on, buy things that they need and maybe even a little extra. Oh, also in Norway and these other happy countries, their citizens are generally living long, healthy lives.

[Guy Raz]

Interesting.

[Mindy Thomas]

And they also ranked high in terms of having someone to count on when things aren't going so well. So close friends and family.

[Guy Raz]

And what about kindness?

[Mindy Thomas]

Oh, glad you asked. So the studies that led to these happiness rankings found that the people living in these countries are really pretty generous. They share well with others.

[Guy Raz]

These countries sound like they're on to something big.

[Mindy Thomas]

I know, right? And the final thing that these top four happy countries have in common is that the people living there feel a sense of freedom and they have trust in their businesses and governments.

[Guy Raz]

So, Mindy, if we go to London and we want to visit the Museum of Happiness, where will we find it?

[Mindy Thomas]

Oh, so that's actually one of the most interesting parts about it. So the Museum of Happiness is being put in a place called Arlington House, which is in Camden, London. And Arlington House is the UK's largest homeless shelter.

[Guy Raz]

You mean a place where people who don't have homes can spend the night and get a warm meal? I mean, I never thought of shelters as particularly happy places.

[Mindy Thomas]

Well, that's kind of the point, Guy Raz. The founders of the Museum of Happiness want to bring joy to the places that need it the most. And the people building the museum want to inspire other people around the world to think of. Think of homeless shelters or hospitals or nursing homes for older people as places where people can Find happiness places where.

[Guy Raz]

You could open a museum of happiness.

[Mindy Thomas]

Yeah, and just imagine if little mini museums of happiness started popping up in schools or youth centers. I mean, the idea is to spread joy, to bring people together, and to help everyone find the tools that they need to create their own happiness in their own lives.

[Guy Raz]

Mindy, does this possibly have anything to do with why you were tossing all that stuff out the window?

[Mindy Thomas]

You know it. Because there are also studies that show that a simpler life is a happier life.

[Guy Raz]

So, like, having fewer things.

[Mindy Thomas]

Yeah, well, I'm just trying to focus on the few things that I really love or need. Which reminds me, now that I've cleared out my entire gingerbread house, there's a ton of room for less yoga classes. You ready, Guy Raz?

[Guy Raz]

Well, I am wearing my pink flamingo suit under my tweed suit, so.

[Mindy Thomas]

Okay, now let's begin with a little lion laughter warmup.

[Guy Raz]

Okay. Oh.

[Mindy Thomas]

Okay, now just stick your tongue all the way out and keep your mouth wide open. Beautiful. You look like a little newborn lion cub.

[Guy Raz]

What?

[Mindy Thomas]

Now stretch your hands out like the paws of a lion and roar.

[Guy Raz]

Like this?

[Mindy Thomas]

Yeah. Now give me a big roar. Come on, you can do it. You're a little lion, Guy Raz. Beautiful. Now flap from your belly. Right, Guy Raz. You should start to feel a nice stretch in your facial muscles. Feel it in your tongue. Feel it in your throat. Amazing. Now just keep on laughing until you feel as good as Norway. Wow.

[Dennis]

Reggie, are you thinking what I'm thinking? Exactly. There's so much junk down here, we need to get rid of it immediately.

[Reggie]

Why, Mac Dennis? Because it's making me so unhappy. Oh, no.

[Dennis]

Okay, watch this junk. Oh, it's my old comic. No, Reggie, we're keeping these. They bring me joy. What else we got? Oh, what about this old doll?

[Reggie]

Ah, no, that's Baby Dennis.

[Dennis]

Whoops. Sorry, Baby Dennis. We gotta keep you. Hooray, Pa. We're throwing out your piano. No, I'm kidding. I'm kidding.

[Reggie]

Not funny, Big Dennis. Not funny.

[Dennis]

Oh, good idea, Reggie. Let's go upstairs and look for stuff. There's no junk down here. Maybe we could throw out Mother's old gossip magazines or Big Dennis.

[Reggie]

Gossip magazines?

[Dennis]

No, I'm still reading those. How about we go out to the garage and then.

[Mindy Thomas]

Grownups, 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 plus 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 [e-mail] thanks for joining us for this edition of Wewow on the weekend. Our show is written by Ruth Morrison and Jed Anderson. Original sound design and production is done by Henry Moskal and Marion Lozano with help from Jed Anderson and Tyler Thull. Original music for We Wow on the Weekend is composed and performed by Tyler Thull.

[Guy Raz]

Special thanks to Steph Sosa, Rebecca Caban and all of the other tinkerers at Tinkercast hq.

[Mindy Thomas]

There's still time to share your wee wow crafternoon challenges with us grown ups. You can upload pictures and videos of your projects to [e-mail] share or call us at 1-888-7-WWOW.

[Guy Raz]

Our website is tinkercast.com there you can learn more about becoming an official member of of the World Organization of wowzers, learn about upcoming events, shop our shop and pick up a copy of the latest edition of our number one New York Times bestselling book series wow in the Wild.

[Mindy Thomas]

Thanks again for thinking tinkering, experimenting and exploring with us this week. Meet us back here on Monday for Wow in the World. And remember who wows We Wow.

[Reggie]

Wow in the World was made by.

[Mindy Thomas]

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