Info On The Go

William and Kat

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.

  1. 13 HR AGO

    Ayahuasca

    Send us Fan Mail Ayahuasca: 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?  Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Old Glory Use Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Support the show Thank You for listening and Stay curious, Kat & William Email  infoonthegopodcast@gmail.com If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below https://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=wwXIfr https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

    51 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    FIFA & The World Cup

    Send 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?  Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Old Glory Use Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Support the show Thank You for listening and Stay curious, Kat & William Email  infoonthegopodcast@gmail.com If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below https://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=wwXIfr https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

    46 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO ·  BONUS

    Trojan column in Rome (A Dash of Info)

    Send 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?  Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Old Glory Use Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Support the show Thank You for listening and Stay curious, Kat & William Email  infoonthegopodcast@gmail.com If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below https://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=wwXIfr https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

    20 min

  4. 15 MAY

    The History of Paper

    Send us Fan Mail What 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. Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Old Glory Use Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF PatreonSupport 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 show Thank You for listening and Stay curious, Kat & William Email  infoonthegopodcast@gmail.com If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below https://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=wwXIfr https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

    45 min

  5. 13 MAY

    The History of the Vending Machine

    Send 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.  Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Old Glory Use Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Support the show Thank You for listening and Stay curious, Kat & William Email  infoonthegopodcast@gmail.com If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below https://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=wwXIfr https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

    41 min

  6. 11 MAY ·  BONUS

    The Dark History of Alarm Clocks (A Dash of Info)

    Send 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.  Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Old Glory Use Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Support the show Thank You for listening and Stay curious, Kat & William Email  infoonthegopodcast@gmail.com If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below https://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=wwXIfr https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

    19 min

  7. 8 MAY

    Skull Cults

    Send 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?   Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Old Glory Use Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Support the show Thank You for listening and Stay curious, Kat & William Email  infoonthegopodcast@gmail.com If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below https://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=wwXIfr https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

    39 min

  8. 6 MAY

    America’s Presidential Libraries

    Send us Fan Mail Why 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? Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Old Glory Use Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Professor Bees Digestive Aid Use code INFOGO to get 10% OFF Support the show Thank You for listening and Stay curious, Kat & William Email  infoonthegopodcast@gmail.com If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below https://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=wwXIfr https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

    29 min
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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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  • Creator
    William and Kat
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Info On The Go
  • Show Website
    Info On The Go

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