Podcast
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 History of Paper
Yesterday00:45:47Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if one of the most powerful inventions in human history was also one of the most invisible?In tBig 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 Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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
3d ago00:41:47Tap 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. 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 Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 Dark History of Alarm Clocks (A Dash of Info)
5d ago00:19:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail From gentle sunrise awakenings to jarring digital beeps, the alarm clock has quietly shaped how—and when—we live our lives. In this episode, we trace its surprising evolution from human “knocker-uppers” and factory whistles to the smartphones beside our beds today. Along the way, we uncover how this simple device became a symbol of discipline, control, and the demands of modern life. Because that sound waking you up each morning? It’s not just an alarm—it’s centuries of history calling. 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 Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 →Skull Cults
1w ago00:39:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail What if the most universal object of fear isn’t a monster… but ourselves?From dimly lit caves to towering temple complexes, across continents that never knew each other existed, one pattern keeps resurfacing: humans deliberately preserving, displaying, and honoring the skull. Not as waste. Not by accident. But as something meaningful.In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the global phenomenon often called “skull cults”—not a single secret society, but a recurring human behavior that spans thousands of years. Why did early humans separate skulls from bodies? Why did ancient civilizations build entire structures to display them? And how did the skull evolve from sacred object… to moral warning… to symbol of power, secrecy, and even modern identity?This journey moves from prehistoric burial sites to Mesoamerican ritual centers, from medieval reminders of mortality to the symbolism of secret societies and modern pop culture. Along the way, one question remains at the center of it all:Why the skull? Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 →America’s Presidential Libraries
1w ago00:29:44Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhy are presidential libraries always so quiet? Because even the books are afraid of getting executive ordered to shut up.Step into a world where history isn’t just written—it’s curated. In this opening segment, we walk into the hushed halls of presidential libraries, where shelves hold more than paper—they hold power, secrets, and the raw, unfiltered thoughts of leaders like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Richard Nixon. From forgotten memos to private letters that shaped global decisions, these archives promise a front-row seat to history.But here’s the twist: what you see may not be the full story. Behind every exhibit lies a choice—what to reveal, what to highlight, and what to quietly leave in the shadows. This segment sets the stage for a deeper question that runs through the entire episode: are presidential libraries preserving history… or shaping the way we remember it?Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 →Milankovitch Cycles (A Dash of Info)
2w ago00:18:03Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail What if the next ice age isn’t a mystery—but already set in motion? In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the Milankovitch cycles—the slow, powerful movements of Earth that act like a built-in climate clock. From the stretching of our orbit to the tilt and wobble of the planet, these subtle shifts have shaped ice ages and warm periods for hundreds of thousands of years. Discover how these cycles work together to transform the planet—and why understanding them matters now more than ever, as modern climate change begins to move faster than Earth’s natural rhythm. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 →Floriana: When Utopia Turns Deadly
2w ago00:43:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn the early 1930s, a handful of settlers journeyed to the remote shores of Floreana Island, chasing freedom, reinvention, and a life beyond modern society. What they found instead was isolation, tension, and a slow unraveling of human nature under pressure.It began as an experiment. Friedrich Ritter and Dore Strauch sought to prove that true strength came from rejecting civilization. Soon after, the practical and resilient Heinz Wittmer and Margret Wittmer arrived, not for philosophy—but for survival.Then came disruption. A self-proclaimed baroness, Eloise von Wagner Bosquet, swept onto the island with ambition, control, and chaos in her wake—bringing with her a volatile dynamic that would fracture the fragile balance of life on Floreana.As rivalries deepened and trust collapsed, the island transformed from a hopeful escape into a closed world of suspicion, fear, and unanswered questions. Disappearances followed. Deaths remained unexplained. And one by one, the settlers vanished—until only two remained.This episode of Info On The Go explores the true story of Floreana: a haunting mystery where utopian dreams collided with harsh reality, and where isolation didn’t just test survival……it revealed something far darker.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 Birth of the Internet: From Dial-Up to Digital World
2w ago00:33:23Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail The Birth of the Internet — From Idea to Dial-Up takes you on a journey from a bold Cold War–era concept to the screeching, slow connections of early home internet. What began as a visionary idea to link isolated computers evolved into ARPANET, the development of TCP/IP, and eventually the creation of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee. This episode explores how a fragile experiment became a global network—and how the unforgettable era of dial-up brought the internet into everyday homes, forever changing how we connect, communicate, and experience the world. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 →A Pig on Trial (A Dash of Info)
3w ago00:16:25Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn 1386, in a small medieval town, a pig stood trial for murder.This wasn’t folklore or superstition—it was a real courtroom, with real legal procedures, witnesses, and even a defense lawyer. In a world where law, religion, and daily survival were deeply intertwined, justice wasn’t just for humans. It was a public act meant to restore order in a fragile and unpredictable world.In this episode, we step into the cold stone courts of medieval Europe to explore one of history’s most unusual legal practices: the trial of animals. What seems bizarre today once made perfect sense—and reveals a deeper truth about how people understood responsibility, morality, and control in a time before modern science.Because sometimes, the strangest stories tell us the most about how people once saw the world.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 →A Day in the Life of a Roman Citizen
3w ago00:33:01Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailStep into the streets of Ancient Rome and experience a full day in one of history’s greatest cities—not as an emperor or general, but as an ordinary citizen. From the crowded apartments of the working class to the elegant homes of the wealthy, this episode brings daily Roman life to life from sunrise to nightfall.Walk bustling streets, grab a quick meal from ancient “fast food” stalls, relax in massive public baths, and witness the spectacle of the Colosseum. Along the way, discover how people worked, socialized, and survived in a city that was as chaotic as it was powerful.Because history isn’t just about empires… It’s about the people who lived in them.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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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