WeWow on the Weekend

In this whimsical and delightfully absurd episode of 'Wee Wow on the Weekend,' hosts Guy Raz and Mindy dive into a surreal adventure to solve the mystery of why wombats poop in cubes. The episode begins with a playful jab at fake podcast co-hosts—Baby Dennis and Baby Sock Dennis—before launching into a Q&A segment filled with silly riddles and jokes. The main feature is a fictionalized deep dive into 'Wow in the World' Season 3, Episode 4: 'The Cubic Scoop on Wombat Poop.' Mindy and Guy travel to a fantastical 'Poozeum' in Australia, where they ride a 'Battle Mover' through a wombats' digestive tract, experiencing firsthand how food transforms into cubic poop due to uneven intestinal stretchiness. They learn that the cube shape prevents rolling and helps wombats mark territory using their powerful sense of smell. The segment concludes with a nod to biomimicry, imagining how this natural design could inspire real-world innovations in packaging, construction, and even candy. The episode ends with chaotic fun, a souvenir hunt, and a dramatic exit—complete with a final poop joke and a promise to return tomorrow.