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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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Your Digital Footprint: The Future is Watching
Apr 1000:39:31Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail What if your future is already being shaped by your past… not by your memories, but by your data? In this eye-opening episode of Info On The Go, we explore the hidden world of digital footprints—how every click, scroll, and search you make is tracked, analyzed, and used to predict your behavior. From targeted ads and social media algorithms to real-world consequences like hiring decisions and data breaches, we uncover who’s watching, how it works, and why it matters. Featuring the shocking story of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, this episode dives into the power of data as both a tool and a weapon—and what you can do to take back control in a world where the future is always watching. Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Harpoon 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—wit Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at cheSupport 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 Surprisingly Powerful Story of the Onion
Apr 800:46:58Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt’s one of the most common ingredients in the world—yet one of the most overlooked. In this episode of Info On The Go, we peel back the layers of the onion’s incredible journey through history. From ancient Egyptian tombs and Roman military rations to medieval medicine and the kitchens of nearly every culture on Earth, discover how this humble bulb helped feed civilizations, shape cuisines, and build the very foundation of flavor itself. It may make us cry, but the story of the onion is one of the most powerful in food history.Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Harpoon 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—wit Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at cheSupport 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 Persian Method (A Dash of Info)
Apr 600:17:32Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe Persian Method (A Dash of Info)What if one of history’s greatest empires made major decisions twice—once over wine, and once the morning after? In this episode of A Dash of Info, we explore the fascinating decision-making custom attributed to ancient Persia, where ideas were tested in both passion and clarity. From the rise of Cyrus the Great and the vast Achaemenid Empire to royal banquets, political debate, and the surprising wisdom behind “the morning after,” this is a story about power, psychology, and how great civilizations may have balanced instinct with reason.Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Harpoon 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—wit Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiStrong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at cheCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 →Snake Venom: The Anti-Aging Serum of the 19th Century
Apr 300:38:27Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSnake Venom: The Anti-Aging Serum of the 19th CenturyWhat if one of the deadliest substances in nature was once sold as a beauty secret? In this episode of Info On The Go, we slither back into the Victorian era to uncover the strange and dangerous world of 19th-century anti-aging remedies. From rumored snake venom serums and toxic beauty creams to the social pressures that made youth a commodity, we explore how science, myth, and marketing collided in the pursuit of eternal beauty. It’s a story of vanity, danger, and the timeless human obsession with turning back the clock.Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Harpoon 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—wit Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiStrong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at cheCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 Boston Tea Party of 1773
Apr 100:40:59Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if the way you drink tea could tell you where you stand in American history?From the invisible “Sweet Tea Line” that divides the United States today, to the explosive night of Boston Tea Party, this episode of Info On The Go traces how a simple drink became a symbol of culture, identity, and rebellion.Before coffee became king, tea ruled colonial America—fueling daily life, global trade, and political tension. But when Britain taxed tea and tightened control through the powerful British East India Company, colonists pushed back. And at the heart of that resistance were women—organizing boycotts, brewing “liberty teas,” and turning everyday routines into acts of defiance.We’ll unpack the economics, the smuggling networks, the protests, and the dramatic destruction of 342 chests of tea in Boston Harbor—along with the deeper stories often left out, including the role of the Sons of Liberty and the symbolism behind their actions.This is more than a story about tea—it’s about how ordinary habits can spark extraordinary change… and how a revolution can begin with something as simple as a cup.Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Harpoon 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—wit Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiStrong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at cheCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 →Pascal-B: The Fastest Lost Object in History (A Dash of Info)
Mar 3000:21:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn the middle of the Cold War, when nuclear weapons testing pushed science to its most extreme limits, one experiment may have accidentally launched the fastest object humanity has ever created. During a secret underground test known as Pascal-B, a 60-pound steel cap was welded onto the top of a deep test shaft. When the nuclear device detonated below, a high-speed camera captured the cap in a single frame—just one thousandth of a second—before it vanished forever.Did the blast vaporize it instantly? Or did the explosion accelerate the steel plate to unimaginable speeds—possibly faster than Earth’s escape velocity—sending it briefly into space?Decades later, even the scientists involved couldn’t say for sure. With only a single frame of film and a lot of physics to debate, Pascal-B remains one of the strangest mysteries of the Cold War: a moment when nuclear science, curiosity, and raw explosive force may have launched an object faster than anything in human history… and lost it in the process.Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Harpoon 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—wit Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiStrong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at cheCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF 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 →Petrodollars
Mar 2700:40:41Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail Why does the world buy oil using U.S. dollars — even when that oil comes from thousands of miles away? In this episode, we explore the rise of the petrodollar system, a powerful financial arrangement born from Cold War politics, energy crises, and global economic change. From the collapse of the gold standard to the oil shocks of the 1970s, discover how oil revenues helped cement the dollar as the dominant currency in world trade — and why new economic powers, digital currencies, and the global energy transition could challenge that dominance in the years ahead. This is the story of how barrels of oil helped shape modern financial power — and what happens if that system begins to shift. Harpoon 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—wit Bear 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 pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGOSupport 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 Toaster
Mar 2500:41:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA toaster might seem like one of the most ordinary appliances in your kitchen—just a simple machine that browns bread every morning. But behind that familiar pop is a surprisingly dramatic story of invention, engineering breakthroughs, corporate rivalry, and cultural change.In this episode, we explore how toasting bread evolved from a risky chore over open fires to one of the first automated kitchen appliances. Along the way, we’ll meet the inventors who made electric toasting possible, discover how the pop-up toaster revolutionized breakfast in the 1920s, and see how competition between major appliance companies turned a simple device into a symbol of the modern kitchen.From exposed wires and early fire hazards to smart toasters connected to today’s digital homes, the humble toaster reflects over a century of technological progress. It’s a story about innovation, convenience, and how even the smallest inventions can quietly reshape everyday life.So the next time your toast pops up, remember—you’re not just making breakfast. You’re witnessing a tiny piece of technological history.Harpoon 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—wit Bear 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 pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGOSupport 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 →Murphy’s Law (A Dash of Info)
Mar 2300:26:51Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMurphy’s Law—“Anything that can go wrong will go wrong”—is one of the most quoted sayings in modern life. But where did it come from? In this episode, we explore the real story behind the phrase and the engineer who inspired it, Edward A. Murphy Jr..What began as a frustrated remark during a 1949 aerospace experiment at Edwards Air Force Base soon became a guiding principle for engineers, pilots, and safety experts around the world. Popularized by rocket scientist John Paul Stapp, Murphy’s Law wasn’t meant as pessimism—it was a practical warning to design systems that anticipate human error and prevent disaster.From aircraft safety to everyday mishaps—like buttered toast landing face down or the slowest line at the grocery store—Murphy’s Law has become a humorous way of explaining life’s small frustrations. But beneath the jokes lies a deeper lesson about preparation, probability, and resilience in a complex world.Join Info On The Go as we uncover the fascinating origins of Murphy’s Law, the science behind why things fail, and why expecting the unexpected might be one of the smartest survival strategies ever invented.Harpoon 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—wit Bear 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 pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGOSupport 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 Black Tobacco Wars
Mar 2000:37:35Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn the late 1800s, a little-known struggle unfolded in the tobacco fields of Virginia and North Carolina. Known as the Black Tobacco Wars, this conflict wasn’t fought with armies but with contracts, crop prices, and control of the marketplace. African American farmers—many only a generation removed from slavery—relied on tobacco as one of the few paths toward economic independence. But powerful monopolies, especially the tobacco empire built by James B. Duke and the American Tobacco Company, controlled the market and set prices so low that farmers were trapped in endless cycles of debt.As frustration grew, Black farmers began organizing alliances, cooperatives, and boycotts to demand fair prices and economic dignity. Their resistance challenged not only corporate power but also the racial hierarchy of the post-Reconstruction South. What followed was a tense and sometimes violent struggle involving intimidation, retaliation, and courageous acts of collective defiance.The Black Tobacco Wars are more than a forgotten chapter of agricultural history—they reveal how monopoly power, racial inequality, and economic survival collided in rural America. It’s a story of farmers who refused to accept a rigged system and whose fight for fairness echoes in labor and economic justice movements to this day.Harpoon 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—wit Bear 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 pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGOSupport 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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