Info On The Go

William and Kat
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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.

  1. 17H AGO

    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? Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin Farms Georgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier  Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  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

    30 min

  2. 2D AGO ·  BONUS

    Milankovitch Cycles (A Dash of Info)

    Send 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 Farms Georgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier  Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  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

    18 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Floriana: When Utopia Turns Deadly

    Send us Fan Mail In 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 Farms Georgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier  Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  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

    44 min

  4. APR 29

    The Birth of the Internet: From Dial-Up to Digital World

    Send 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 Farms Georgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier  Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  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

    33 min

  5. APR 27 ·  BONUS

    A Pig on Trial (A Dash of Info)

    Send us Fan Mail In 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 Farms Georgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier  Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  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

    16 min

  6. APR 24

    A Day in the Life of a Roman Citizen

    Send us Fan Mail Step 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 Farms Georgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier  Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  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

    33 min

  7. APR 22

    The Strait of Hormuz

    Send us Fan Mail   In this episode, we explore how a narrow stretch of water between Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman became one of the most powerful pressure points in the global economy. From ancient trade networks and imperial rivalries to modern oil dependence and military standoffs, the Strait of Hormuz has shaped the movement of wealth, energy, and power for thousands of years.  Follow the evolution of this critical corridor—from early Persian maritime influence to the rise of European empires, from the oil boom of the 20th century to the high-stakes tensions of today. Along the way, discover how geography alone can dictate global vulnerability, why a single disruption can ripple across economies worldwide, and how modern threats—from naval conflict to cyber warfare—continue to put this fragile system under strain.  Because in a world built on constant movement, sometimes the most important place isn’t a destination—it’s the narrow passage everything must pass through.  Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin Farms Georgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier  Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  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

    33 min

  8. APR 20 ·  BONUS

    Why Men’s and Women’s Buttons Are on Different Sides (A Dash of Info)

    Send us Fan Mail  Why do men’s shirts button on the right, while women’s button on the left? It seems like a tiny, almost meaningless detail—but it actually reveals a fascinating story rooted in centuries of history, class structure, and social norms. In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore how something as simple as button placement reflects a time when clothing signaled power, independence, and status. From medieval Europe to modern fashion, you’ll discover how tradition, practicality, and even psychology shaped the way we get dressed today—and why this small detail still sticks with us.  Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin Farms Georgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier  Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  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

    13 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
    206
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Info On The Go
  • Show Website
    Info On The Go

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