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The hosts answer questions from devoted listeners and respond to fan reviews as part of their weekend variety show format.
510WeWow on the Weekend
Baby Photos, Bored Games, and Bags of Worms
Dennis and Reggie return with listener questions, mental games, and a fan-favorite encore episode about plastic-eating waxworms.
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Mental Games
Dennis shares 'bored games' that he plays in his mind to pass the time when feeling bored.
6Waxworm Science
The episode includes an encore of 'Bag 'O’ Worms,' exploring the fascinating ability of waxworms to eat plastic.
78Family Entertainment
The show is designed as a family variety podcast suitable for car rides, breakfast tables, and Sunday mornings.
414Show Origins
WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family, created by the team behind the science podcast Wow in the World.
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“What are some examples of the 'bored games' Dennis plays in his mind?”
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About the Show
WeWow on the Weekend Format
Every weekend, Dennis and Reggie host a talk show that includes answering listener questions, playing games, and celebrating moments from the Tinkercast universe. The show encourages audience participation through questions and reviews.
101112Episode Context
Bag 'O’ Worms Encore
The featured encore episode originally aired on June 19, 2017. It focuses on waxworms and their special ability to eat plastic, combining scientific curiosity with entertainment.
8Community
World Organization of Wowzers
Listeners can join the World Organization of Wowzers to receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, digital activities, and access to members-only events.
13Questions
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What topics are covered in this episode?
The episode covers baby photos, listener questions, mental 'bored games,' and an encore episode about plastic-eating waxworms.
1567What is the significance of the waxworm episode?
The waxworm episode is a fan-favorite encore that explores the scientific curiosity of waxworms eating plastic, originally aired in 2017.
78How can listeners participate in the show?
Listeners can send questions to Dennis, leave podcast reviews, or leave a message at 1-888-7WOW-WOW for a chance to be featured.
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This episode of WeWow is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts. Originally aired 6/3/23. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy.
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What do baby pictures, "bored games," and waxworms have in common?
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This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more.
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Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and an plastic-eating worm encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again.
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Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.
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This week, Dennis and Reggie look at baby photos and answer questions from their devoted listeners!
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Plus, Dennis tells us about his "bored games" that he plays in his mind when he's bored...
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And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Bag 'O’ Worms" from Wow in the World—a wriggly, squirmy, worm episode packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in.
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"Bag 'O’ Worms" originally aired on June 19th, 2017, and explores waxworms' special ability to eat plastic! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.
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WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World.
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Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe.
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It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.
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Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!
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Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!
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This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of baby photos, questions and answers, and plastic-eating worms that will blow your socks off.
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Originally aired 6/3/23.
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