Who, When, Wow!

Season 1

1. Who, When, Wow! - Trailer Trailer

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   Introducing... Who, When, Wow! A new Tinkercast original podcast from the creators of the #1 kids & family podcast, Wow in the World. Join host Rebecca Sheir on auditory journeys into the lives of history's unsung heroes and amazing humans who make us say "WOW!" Who, When, Wow! premieres everywhere on October 6th.

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   Sep 20, 2021 1 min

2. Shirley Chisholm: U.S. Congresswoman

   Episode 1

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   Meet Shirley Chisholm WHO brought her leadership skills and fighting spirit to Washington D.C. as the first elected Black Congresswoman of the United States. As a Congresswoman, Shirley continued her lifelong work of fighting for civil rights and women's equality, even WHEN she was met with criticism and discrimination from her peers. Join host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this inspiring woman who WOWed the world in the first episode of Who, When, Wow!

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   Oct 6, 2021 28 min

3. Harry Houdini: Illusionist

   Episode 2

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   Meet Harry Houdini, the magician WHO stunned audiences with his jaw-dropping illusions. As an illusionist, Harry transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary and awed crowds WHEN he escaped death right in front of an audience. Join host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this magical magician who WOWed the world.

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   Oct 6, 2021 32 min

4. Annie “Londonderry” Kopchovsky: Cyclist

   Episode 3

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   Meet Annie "Londonderry" Kopchovsky, the cyclist WHO rode her bicycle all around the world! Annie let nothing get in the way of her accomplishing her goals of becoming one of the world's greatest cyclists, even WHEN everyone doubted her. Join host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this fearless cyclist who WOWed the world.

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   Oct 13, 2021 23 min

5. Lewis Latimer: Inventor

   Episode 4

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   Meet Lewis Latimer, the inventor WHO worked on some of the most important inventions of his time, like the lightbulb and the telephone! As a son of slaves, Lewis persevered through difficult challenges of discrimination and segregation WHEN he pursued his passions. Join host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this brilliant inventor who brought so much WOW to our world. Head to http://whowhenwow.com for free printables based on today's episode!

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   Oct 20, 2021 25 min

6. Chien-Shiung Wu: Physicist

   Episode 5

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   Meet Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, one of the world's most influential physicists WHO was also known as the "First Lady of Physics." She stunned her mentors and colleagues with her discoveries, especially WHEN she disproved a law of nature and helped with a secret government nuclear project to bring an end to World War II. Join host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this brilliant scientist who uncovered so much WOW in our world. Then, head to http://whowhenwow.com/ for activities based on this episode!

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   Oct 27, 2021 23 min

7. Roberto Clemente: Baseball Hall of Famer

   Episode 6

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   Meet Roberto Clemente, one of the greatest baseball players of his generation WHO was the first Latino player in history to reach the unbelievable achievement of 3,000 career hits. His heart was full of much more than just a love for baseball; WHEN an earthquake jolted the capital of Nicaragua, he dropped everything he was doing to help. Join host Rebecca Sheir as we meet the this amazing baseball player with an incredible heart, who added so much WOW to our world.

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   Nov 3, 2021 24 min

8. Caroline Herschel: Astronomer

   Episode 7

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   Meet Caroline Herschel, a German astronomer WHO reached for the stars and became the first woman to discover a comet. During the 18th century, WHEN most women were expected to learn about housekeeping, she wanted to learn about our universe. With her brother, she built telescopes which led to discoveries that changed the way we saw the world. Join host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this stellar scientist who added WOW to our world.

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   Nov 10, 2021 28 min

9. Madam C. J. Walker: Entrepreneur

   Episode 8

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   Meet Madam C.J. Walker, WHO became the first female self-made millionaire in America. She changed the world WHEN she created hair care products specifically for African American hair! Join Rebecca Sheir as we meet this amazing entrepreneur WHO added a lot of WOW to our world.

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   Nov 17, 2021 20 min

10. Bass Reeves: Deputy U.S. Marshal

    Episode 9

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    Meet Bass Reeves, a freed slave WHO became the first Black Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi. He WOWed the world WHEN he was able to find over 3,000 outlaws during his career. Join Rebecca Sheir as she shares the untold story of Deputy U.S. Marshal, Bass Reeves! Head to http://whowhenwow.com/ for activities and more based on this episode.

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    Nov 24, 2021 26 min

11. Zaha Hadid: Architect

    Episode 10

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    Meet Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-British architect WHO broke barriers in her male-dominated field with her spectacular constructions! Her buildings didn't immediately come to life, but WHEN people began to believe in her imaginative designs, she soon had the public saying "WOW" all over the world. Join Rebecca Sheir as she learns about Hadid's architectural legacy, solidified when she became the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize!

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    Dec 1, 2021 26 min

12. Alicia Alonso: Ballerina

    Episode 11

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    Meet Alicia Alonso, a nearly blind Cuban prima ballerina WHO stunned audiences around the world with her incredible talents. Alicia dedicated her life to her craft; even WHEN she was recovering from eye surgery and couldn't see, she would practice her routines with her fingers. Join Rebecca Sheir as we learn how Alicia WOWed the world as one of the best ballerinas of her time! Head to http://whowhenwow.com/ for activities and more based on this episode.

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    Dec 8, 2021 27 min

13. Matthew Henson: Explorer

    Episode 12

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    This week, join Rebecca Sheir as we meet one of the world's greatest and most unknown explorers, Matthew Henson. This self-educated African-American WHO persevered through discrimination to become one of the first people to reach the North Pole. WHEN you hear his story, you'll learn so much about the WOW he discovered in our world!

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    Dec 15, 2021 26 min

14. Annie Taylor: Stunt Woman

    Episode 13

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    Meet Annie Taylor, the woman who defied all the odds as the first person to survive going across Niagara Falls in a barrel! Follow along the story of her great adventure with host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this adventurer who WOWed the world.

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    Mar 2, 2022 22 min

15. Bessie Coleman: Pilot

    Episode 14

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    Meet Bessie Coleman, WHO was the world's first Black female pilot. Follow along with Rebecca Sheir on Bessie's journey and learn how she WOWed the world WHEN she reached the sky! Head to http://whowhenwow.com/ for activities and more based on this new episode.

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    Mar 9, 2022 24 min

16. Julia Child: Cooking Instructor

    Episode 15

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    Meet Julia Child, WHO was the host of the first long-running cooking show in America! Follow along her journey from the kitchen to the television with Rebecca Sheir, as we learn how she WOWed the food industry, filled our bellies, and warmed the hearts of millions! Head to http://whowhenwow.com/ for activities and more based on this new episode.

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    Mar 16, 2022 28 min

17. Jim Thorpe: Olympic Athlete

    Episode 16

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    Meet Jim Thorpe, WHO was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States. Follow along his journey to becoming "The Greatest Athlete of the First Half Century" with host Rebecca Sheir. Discover how Jim WOWed the world on and off the Olympic track. For more on this episode, head to http://whowhenwow.com/

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    Mar 23, 2022 28 min

18. Thurgood Marshall: Supreme Court Justice

    Episode 17

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    Meet Thurgood Marshall, WHO was the first Black person to serve in the United States' Supreme Court. Follow along on his journey with Rebecca Sheir as Thurgood Marshall makes his way from civil rights advocate to the highest court in the land. Discover the WOW he added to the world and head to whowhenwow.com for activities and more based on this episode.

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    Mar 30, 2022 30 min

19. Junko Tabei: Mountaineer

    Episode 18

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    Meet Junko Tabei, WHO was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Join Rebecca Sheir as Who, When, Wow reaches new heights following Junko's story. Discover the WOW she found on her journey to the top of the world, and head to http://whowhenwow.com/ for more activities based on this episode.

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    Apr 6, 2022 25 min

20. Nikola Tesla: Engineer

    Episode 19

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    Meet Nikola Tesla, an engineer WHO was instrumental in inventing some of the world's most prominent technologies, such as air conditioning and the modern-day lightbulb! Join Rebecca Sheir as we meet this innovator and discover how his WOWs have changed the world! Head to http://whowhenwow.com/ for more activities based on this episode!

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    Apr 13, 2022 30 min