Podcast
Time Traveling Tonya
Hosted by GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids · EN
Step into the exciting world of Tonya Infinity, a smart and curious 8-year-old, and her best friend Gertie, a wise and witty 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise… who just happens to have a special time traveling shell.
Every episode of our magical podcast is an adventure into the fascinating past and Tonya has questions, lots of them! Good thing Gertie knows just where (and when) to find the answers. Together, they meet historical figures like Bessie Coleman, Maria Martinez, and Jackie Robinson to learn about their amazing accomplishments and see how they can help solve Tonya's present-day predicaments.
"Boring" is not in Tonya's vocabulary! She combines fun and laughter with real facts and historical quotes to create mini-history lessons that are as entertaining as they are educational.
If you love adventure, mystery, history, and time travel, then Time Traveling Tonya from GoKidGo is the podcast for you. Press play and let the journey begin!
Perfect for kids 5-10 years old or any curious minds that love to learn and laugh.
Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Remember, the past is just a click away!
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Episodes
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James Hanger: Inventor of the Modern Prosthetic Limb
Jul 9, 202400:16:18Tap to summarizeTonya travels back to the American Civil War era to meet James Hanger, an innovative inventor who revolutionized prosthetics.
Transcribe →Vest Stoudt: Inventor of "Duck" Tape
Jun 25, 202400:16:29Tap to summarizeJoin Tonya Infinity on her latest time-travel adventure as she meets Vest Stoudt, the innovative mind behind the creation of duct tape during World War II!
Transcribe →Nat Love: Greatest Black Cowboy in the Old West
Jun 18, 202400:17:41Tap to summarizeJoin a thrilling time-travel adventure to the American Wild West, where our heroine meets the legendary cowboy Nat Love, known as "Deadwood Dick." Experience his extraordinary life, from taming wild horses to epic cattle drives, and discover the daring exploits that made him a celebrated figure in American folklore.
Transcribe →Clara Lemlich
Jun 4, 202400:16:16Tap to summarizeJoin Tonya and Gertie as they travel to early 20th century New York City to meet the fierce and fearless Clara Lemlich. Learn about Clara's courageous fight for workers' rights, her impact on labor reform, and how her relentless spirit ignited a movement that changed America's labor landscape forever.
Transcribe →Bill Melendez
May 28, 202400:17:21Tap to summarizeJoin Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a delightful journey through time to meet the legendary Peanuts animator Bill Melendez.
Transcribe →Sally Ride
May 21, 202400:17:00Tap to summarizeJoin Tonya and Gertie as they explore the life and legacy of Sally Ride, the first American woman to soar into space!
Transcribe →Alvin Ailey
Feb 28, 202400:16:08Tap to summarizeJoin Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a whirlwind adventure through time to meet the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey in 1960s New York City. In this episode, our dynamic duo witnesses the groundbreaking performance of "Revelations," explores Ailey's profound impact on modern dance, and discovers how his work celebrated Black culture and brought dance back to the people—and tortoises!
Transcribe →Walter Harper, Alaska’s Native Son
Feb 20, 202400:18:02Tap to summarizeJoin Time Traveling Tonya and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend, Gertie, on a thrilling adventure to 1913 Alaska to meet Walter Harper, the first person to reach the summit of North America's tallest peak, Denali.
Transcribe →Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell
Feb 13, 202400:15:31Tap to summarizeHop aboard this episode of Time Traveling Tonya for an inspiring journey back to 1849 with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie! Meet Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to become a doctor, at her graduation ceremony in Geneva, New York. Discover the challenges Elizabeth faced, from being rejected by over 20 medical schools to becoming the top of her class and a pioneering force for women in medicine.
Transcribe →Benjamin Franklin & America's First Volunteer Fire Station
Feb 6, 202400:18:03Tap to summarizeHop aboard this time-traveling adventure with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the Galapagos tortoise, as they journey back to 1736 Philadelphia to meet Benjamin Franklin and explore America's first volunteer fire station. Discover how fires were fought before the invention of fire trucks and Dalmatians, and learn about Franklin's ingenious contributions to fire safety and the founding of the Union Fire Company. From horse-drawn fire engines to the origins of fire fighting techniques, join Tonya and Gertie as they uncover the history of fire service and the role of Dalmatians in fire stations. It's a historical ride filled with fun facts, laughter, and even a few Dalmatian puppies, proving that learning about the past can be as exciting as a fire truck siren!
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