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Info On The Go is a family-friendly podcast designed for curious minds of all ages! Perfect for learning on the go, our weekly episodes dive into fascinating stories, important events, and fun facts from both the past and present.
Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or enjoying some downtime at home, we make learning engaging, accessible, and entertaining for the whole family. From historical milestones to modern marvels, every episode is packed with insights, surprises, and a few laughs along the way.
Join us as we connect the dots between history and today’s world, sparking curiosity and inspiring conversations that will keep everyone coming back for more.
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Kat & William
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Send us a text What happens when a child slowly turns away from a parent they once loved—and no one can quite explain why? In this deeply human and emotionally grounded episode, we explore parental alienation—a complex and often misunderstood family dynamic that can arise during separation, divorce, or high-conflict custody disputes. Through storytelling, psychological insight, and careful nuance, this episode centers the child’s inner world, examining how loyalty pressures, emotional manipul...
Send us a text On a humid May day in Charleston, as church bells marked the passing hours and tension filled the State House, South Carolina stood at a crossroads. Merchants, planters, and farmers waited anxiously as delegates debated a single question: should the state ratify the new U.S. Constitution—or risk standing apart from a fragile union? On May 23, 1788, by a divided vote, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify, helping tip America’s bold experiment in self-government towar...
Send us a text In the early 1930s, crowds gathered on a British beach to watch a bizarre machine roll past—a giant wheel with a man riding inside it. This was the Dynasphere, a radical experiment by inventor Dr. J.A. Purves, who believed the future of transportation didn’t need four wheels, a chassis, or even a traditional steering wheel. Driven from the inside, the Dynasphere promised simplicity, efficiency, and speed. Newsreels called it “the car of the future,” and spectators were captivat...
Send us a text “What if your body couldn’t absorb the food you eat — not because of what you eat, but because you’re missing most of your intestines?” Short Bowel Syndrome, or SBS, is one of the rarest and most challenging medical conditions in the world — a condition that forces the human body to survive with only a fraction of the intestine it was meant to have. It’s a disorder where science, medicine, and sheer determination work together to do the job nature intended. In this episode, we ...
Send us a text Every day, billions of people sit on a toilet. But have you ever wondered… who actually invented it? And why does this life-saving invention come wrapped in embarrassment, taboo, and a whole lot of awkward silence? In this episode, we pull the lid off one of humanity’s most essential — and least discussed — technologies. From ancient clay seats in Mesopotamia to the high-tech, music-playing smart toilets of modern Japan, the story of the toilet is packed with ingenuity, e...
Send us a text The Interstellar Comet That’s Rewriting the Rules Astronomers have spotted a rare cosmic visitor: 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed object ever seen entering our solar system from another star. Following the mysteries of ʻOumuamua and the revelations of 2I/Borisov, this new interstellar comet is unlike anything seen before—moving on a one-way path, activating far from the Sun, and made of unexpected materials. In this episode, we break down what scientists know so far, why the...
Send us a text Every December, a familiar figure appears on billboards, in movies, at parades, and in the imaginations of millions: Santa Claus. But behind the red suit, flying sleigh, and jingling bells lies a story far older—and far more fascinating—than most people realize. In this deep-dive episode, we travel back over 1,700 years to uncover the real man who started it all: Saint Nicholas, a humble, wealthy, justice-driven bishop from ancient Turkey whose secret acts of generosity s...
Send us a text Every Christmas Eve, kids across America leave out milk and cookies for Santa — but why that snack? In this festive mini-episode, William explores the surprising history behind the tradition, from ancient Norse offerings to Odin’s eight-legged horse, to European St. Nicholas customs, to Great Depression lessons in generosity — all the way to Coca-Cola’s iconic Santa and the postwar cookie-baking boom. Along the way, we’ll look at how different countries feed their Christm...
Send us a text It was Christmas Eve, 1945, when a quiet Appalachian town awoke to a tragedy that would become one of the most haunting mysteries in American history. The Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, went up in flames just after 1 a.m. George and Jennie Sodder escaped with four of their ten children—but five never made it out. Authorities declared them dead. The Sodders insisted they were taken. What followed was a decades-long search for truth: strange phone calls,...
Send us a text This episode idea came from a listener who asked to remain anonymous — and we can absolutely do that. Thank you for the fantastic suggestion, and keep listening! You, too, can send us a show topic anytime by email, Facebook, or text using the links in the show notes. In this nostalgic deep dive, we take a journey through the weird, wonderful, and once–beloved Christmas toys that captured kids’ hearts… and then vanished from memory. From the simple tin treasures of the postwar 1...
Send us a text Picture it: a tiny pair of baby shoes, scuffed and soft from those first wobbly steps — now gleaming, frozen forever in bronze. By the late 1960s, this shimmering symbol of love had gone do-it-yourself. Craft stores and catalogs promised that “Any Mother Can Bronze!” — offering mail-order kits that let parents turn their child’s first shoes into metallic keepsakes right at home. But while the ads promised “professional results,” the reality was far more… creative. In this episo...
Send us a text Today on Info On The Go, we’re unwrapping the story behind this shiny tradition — how it began, what it meant, and what it reveals about memory, motherhood, and the power of nostalgia. From chemistry labs to living rooms, this episode traces how one woman’s home experiment became a national phenomenon, blending science, sentiment, and the longing to stop time itself. Preview: We’ll explore: The invention of bronzing and how Victorian science inspired a sentimental art form.The...
Send us a text Time travel — it’s been a dream, a nightmare, and a Hollywood blockbuster. But is it just science fiction, or could there be a grain of truth hidden in physics? From Einstein’s relativity to quantum weirdness, this episode of A Dash of Info unpacks the real science behind one of humanity’s wildest ideas: traveling through time. We’ll explore how astronauts aboard the International Space Station already experience tiny glimpses of time travel, how gravity near a black hole can s...
Send us a text Every holiday season, the rumor returns: “Coca-Cola invented the modern Santa Claus.” In this episode, we untangle one of Christmas’s most enduring myths. We explore what Santa looked like before Coca-Cola — from European folklore to Thomas Nast’s 19th-century illustrations — and then reveal how Coca-Cola’s 1930s ad campaign transformed Santa into the warm, rosy-cheeked figure we know today. Discover how artist Haddon Sundblom’s iconic Coke paintings didn’t create Santa, but p...
Send us a text From the lab to the limelight, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are transforming how we understand appetite, metabolism, and health. In this two-part Info On The Go series, we uncover the science behind this remarkable gut hormone — from its surprising origins in a desert lizard’s saliva to its role in the global weight loss revolution — and explore how it’s changing medicine, culture, and the way we think about our bodies. Thank You for listening and Stay curiou...
Send us a text A single discovery in 1921 saved millions of lives, yet a century later, insulin — the hormone that turned diabetes from a death sentence into a manageable condition — remains out of reach for many. In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the extraordinary story of insulin: from ancient descriptions of “sweet urine” in Egypt and India to the groundbreaking experiments in a Toronto lab that changed medical history forever. We’ll trace the path from insulin’s miraculous dis...
Send us a text Remember when a plate of wings actually felt satisfying? Something’s changed — and it’s not just your imagination. In this Info On The Go mini-episode, we explore why chicken wings seem smaller than they used to, from modern farming and global exports to restaurant economics and inflation. It’s a surprising look at how one humble bar snack reflects big changes in our food system. Thank You for listening and Stay curious, Kat & William Email infoonthegopodc...
Send us a text Nothing says Thanksgiving like turkey, stuffing—and something warm to drink. From colonial cider simmering by the fire to the modern pumpkin spice latte craze, warm beverages have always been at the heart of America’s harvest celebrations. In this episode, we trace the steamy, spiced history of Thanksgiving drinks—from hard cider and hot buttered rum to eggnog, cocoa, and today’s pumpkin-spiced favorites. Discover how these comforting cups tell a story of tradition, trade, and ...
Send us a text Special Thanksgiving Day Episode: “Thanksgiving and How a Feast Became a Nation’s Holiday” Every November, millions of Americans gather for turkey, stuffing, and pie—but how did one meal become a national tradition? In this special Thanksgiving episode of Info On The Go, William and Kat trace the remarkable 300-year journey from the 1621 harvest feast to Lincoln’s wartime proclamation and FDR’s holiday debate. It’s a story of survival, unity, politics, and persistence—revealin...
Send us a text Every time you pick up a food package, you’re met with a wall of information — calories, serving sizes, “fat-free,” “natural,” “organic,” and more. But what does it all really mean? In this episode of Info On The Go, we break down the fine print behind your food. We’ll uncover why U.S. nutrition labels are based on a 2,000-calorie diet — and why that number doesn’t fit everyone. We’ll also reveal how serving sizes were updated to reflect real eating habits, and what those trick...
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