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Info On The Go
Hosted by William and Kat · EN
Info On The Go is a family-friendly podcast for curious minds of all ages, delivering engaging stories and fascinating facts you can enjoy anywhere. The show covers history, science, space, technology, and everything in between, connecting the past to the world we live in today.
Perfect for commutes, travel, or downtime at home, learning is made fun, accessible, and entertaining—packed with insights, surprises, and the occasional laugh. Tune in weekly and discover why the journey of knowledge never truly ends.
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The Idea That Changed Humanity
3d ago00:37:24Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailFor most of human history, people explained the world through tradition, authority, intuition, and belief. They built elaborate systems to understand medicine, astronomy, weather, and nature itself—often with complete confidence and often completely wrong. Then humanity discovered something revolutionary: a way to test its own ideas.In this episode, we explore the remarkable history of the scientific method, from ancient philosophers and medieval scholars to the breakthroughs of Galileo, Francis Bacon, René Descartes, and Isaac Newton. We follow the evolution of a simple but powerful idea—that evidence should matter more than authority, and that reality itself should have the final say.Along the way, we examine how experimentation transformed civilization, helping unlock modern medicine, engineering, electricity, computing, and space exploration. We also explore the method’s limitations, its misuse throughout history, and why science remains a self-correcting process rather than a collection of permanent truths.More than a story about laboratories and discoveries, this is the story of humanity learning how to question itself. It is the story of the system that helped us separate belief from reality—and perhaps the most important invention ever created, not because it gave us answers, but because it gave us a reliable way to find them.PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Transcribe →The Man Who Rewrote American Food (A Dash of Info)
5d ago00:16:23Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe Man Who Rewrote American Food (A Dash of Info) tells the remarkable story of William A. Mitchell, the little-known food scientist whose inventions quietly transformed the way millions of people eat and drink. From the fluffy convenience of Cool Whip to the space-age appeal of Tang and the explosive surprise of Pop Rocks, Mitchell helped pioneer a new era of engineered convenience foods. This episode explores how one chemist working behind the scenes at General Foods helped redefine what Americans expected from food—making it faster, easier, and more consistent than ever before. Along the way, it reveals how science, marketing, and convenience reshaped not only grocery store shelves, but the very meaning of what we consider “normal” food. PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Transcribe →The Nazi Bell: Hitler’s Strangest Secret Weapon
1w ago00:45:44Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail The Nazi Bell: Hitler’s Strangest Secret Weapon explores one of the most mysterious and controversial legends to emerge from the collapse of Nazi Germany. Blending documented wartime history with decades of speculation, the episode investigates the story of Die Glocke—a rumored bell-shaped device allegedly hidden deep within the Third Reich’s underground research network. Through the rise of Nazi “wonder weapons,” the shadowy role of SS General Hans Kammler, abandoned industrial sites in wartime Poland, and the postwar scramble for German scientific secrets under Operation Paperclip, the episode examines where verified history ends and myth begins. Was the Bell a real experimental project, a misunderstood fragment of wartime engineering, or simply a legend born from secrecy, destroyed archives, and humanity’s fascination with hidden technology? PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Transcribe →Hantavirus of 1993
1w ago00:44:42Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA deadly virus hidden in ordinary dust. In 1993, healthy young adults across the American Southwest began collapsing from a mysterious respiratory illness that doctors could not explain. What started as flu-like symptoms quickly turned into catastrophic lung failure, triggering fear, confusion, and one of the most intense medical investigations in modern America. Set against the haunting deserts of the Four Corners region, Hantavirus of 1993 explores the terrifying emergence of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, the discovery of the Sin Nombre virus, and the invisible ecological forces that turned routine spaces like sheds, cabins, and garages into places of hidden danger. It is a story of mystery, environmental science, fear, and the unsettling reality that some of the deadliest threats on Earth can exist quietly in the dust around us.PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Transcribe →The Rearview Mirror (A Dash of Info)
2w ago00:18:18Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail From chaotic early roads filled with horses, wagons, and primitive automobiles… to modern highways packed with high-speed traffic, one small invention quietly transformed driving forever: the rear-view mirror. What began as a controversial racing experiment at the 1911 Indianapolis 500 became one of the most important safety tools ever created. This episode explores how drivers once traveled nearly blind, why mirrors were resisted for decades, and how a simple piece of glass changed human awareness behind the wheel. From side mirrors and blind spots to cameras and digital systems, this is the story of the invention that taught us to look back while moving forward. PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Transcribe →Ayahuasca
2w ago00:51:20Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAyahuasca: The Vine of Souls explores the long and complex history of one of the Amazon’s most mysterious ceremonial brews. From ancient Indigenous knowledge systems and rainforest ecology to colonial disruption, modern science, and global tourism, the episode traces how ayahuasca evolved from a sacred Amazonian practice into an international subject of fascination and debate. Along the way, it examines the deep relationship between humans, plants, ritual, and knowledge—and asks a haunting question that history still cannot fully answer: how was this remarkable combination of plants discovered in the first place? PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Transcribe →FIFA & The World Cup
2w ago00:45:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail From muddy village fields in medieval Europe to stadiums watched by billions, the FIFA World Cup became far more than a sporting event. This episode traces how soccer evolved from a chaotic local pastime into a global phenomenon capable of stopping cities, shaping national identity, influencing politics, and generating billions of dollars. Through war, controversy, unforgettable upsets, and legendary players like Pelé, the World Cup transformed into a shared worldwide ritual where victory and heartbreak are felt across entire nations. At its center is a deeper question: how did one simple game become the most powerful and unifying spectacle on Earth? PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Transcribe →Trojan column in Rome (A Dash of Info)
3w ago00:20:25Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail Rising above the ruins of ancient Rome, Trajan’s Column is more than a monument—it’s a story spiraling through time. In this episode, we follow the marble narrative commissioned by Emperor Trajan, tracing Rome’s conquest of Dacia through thousands of carved figures that bring war, power, and precision to life. But beneath the artistry lies something deeper: a carefully controlled version of history, where victory is absolute and doubt is erased. Part engineering marvel, part political message, this column challenges us to ask a timeless question—are we seeing the past as it happened… or as Rome wanted it remembered? PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Transcribe →The History of Paper
3w ago00:45:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if one of the most powerful inventions in human history was also one of the most invisible?In this episode of Info On The Go, we unfold the story of paper—from its origins in ancient China under Cai Lun to its role in fueling empires, revolutions, and everyday life. Before paper, knowledge was heavy, fragile, and limited. But once fibers replaced stone and skin, ideas began to move—faster, farther, and in greater volume than ever before.From scrolls and printing presses to currency, hygiene, and even warfare, paper didn’t just record history—it helped shape it. This is the story of how a simple sheet became the foundation of communication, trust, and memory itself.PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at checkout with Code: INFOGOMantra MatchaUse code INFOGO at checkout and get 15%. Every purchase helps provide meals to kids through No KidBear KnucklesIf you work with your hands, listen up. Introducing Bear Knuckles — the best leather gloves ever mad Molly Bz - Unforgettable artisan-crafteThese aren’t your average cookies. Molly Bz brings bold, artisan-crafted cookies straight to your paHarpoon BreweryThe shop at Harpoon Brewery is packed with exclusive apparel, cozy hoodies, stylish accessories, and Savorista Coffee(find them at SAVORISTA DOT COM) crafts premium decaf and half-caf coffee with full, rich flavor—witIrwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Transcribe →The History of the Vending Machine
3w ago00:41:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail From an ancient temple in Roman Egypt to the glowing machines in airports and subway stations today, the vending machine has been quietly shaping how we buy, trust, and interact with the world. In this episode, we trace its surprising origins with Hero of Alexandria’s coin-operated holy water dispenser and follow its evolution through industrial cities, American convenience culture, and modern automation. What starts as a simple exchange—money in, product out—reveals a deeper story about control, psychology, and our willingness to trust machines. Because the vending machine isn’t just about snacks… it’s about the systems we rely on without even thinking. PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiBig Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFProfessor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
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