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. 16H AGO

    Snake Venom: The Anti-Aging Serum of the 19th Century

    Send us Fan Mail Snake Venom: The Anti-Aging Serum of the 19th Century What 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. Harpoon Brewery The 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 Knuckles If you work with your hands, listen up. Introducing Bear Knuckles — the best leather gloves ever mad  Molly Bz - Unforgettable artisan-crafte These aren’t your average cookies. Molly Bz brings bold, artisan-crafted cookies straight to your pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO 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

    37 min

  2. 2D AGO

    The Boston Tea Party of 1773

    Send us Fan Mail What 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. Harpoon Brewery The 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 Knuckles If you work with your hands, listen up. Introducing Bear Knuckles — the best leather gloves ever mad  Molly Bz - Unforgettable artisan-crafte These aren’t your average cookies. Molly Bz brings bold, artisan-crafted cookies straight to your pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO 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

    40 min

  3. 4D AGO ·  BONUS

    Pascal-B: The Fastest Lost Object in History (A Dash of Info)

    Send us Fan Mail In 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. Harpoon Brewery The 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 Knuckles If you work with your hands, listen up. Introducing Bear Knuckles — the best leather gloves ever mad  Molly Bz - Unforgettable artisan-crafte These aren’t your average cookies. Molly Bz brings bold, artisan-crafted cookies straight to your pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO 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. MAR 27

    Petrodollars

    Send 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 Brewery The 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 Knuckles If you work with your hands, listen up. Introducing Bear Knuckles — the best leather gloves ever mad  Molly Bz - Unforgettable artisan-crafte These aren’t your average cookies. Molly Bz brings bold, artisan-crafted cookies straight to your pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO 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

  5. MAR 25

    The Toaster

    Send us Fan Mail A 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 Brewery The 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 Knuckles If you work with your hands, listen up. Introducing Bear Knuckles — the best leather gloves ever mad  Molly Bz - Unforgettable artisan-crafte These aren’t your average cookies. Molly Bz brings bold, artisan-crafted cookies straight to your pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO 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. MAR 23 ·  BONUS

    Murphy’s Law (A Dash of Info)

    Send us Fan Mail Murphy’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 Brewery The 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 Knuckles If you work with your hands, listen up. Introducing Bear Knuckles — the best leather gloves ever mad  Molly Bz - Unforgettable artisan-crafte These aren’t your average cookies. Molly Bz brings bold, artisan-crafted cookies straight to your pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO 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

    27 min

  7. MAR 20

    The Black Tobacco Wars

    Send us Fan Mail In 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 Brewery The 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 Knuckles If you work with your hands, listen up. Introducing Bear Knuckles — the best leather gloves ever mad  Molly Bz - Unforgettable artisan-crafte These aren’t your average cookies. Molly Bz brings bold, artisan-crafted cookies straight to your pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO 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

    38 min

  8. MAR 18

    The Strange, Surprising History of Urine

    Send us Fan Mail Liquid Gold? The Strange, Surprising History of Urine What if I told you people once paid taxes on urine… that Roman laundries depended on it, that medieval doctors diagnosed disease by studying it, and that modern scientists are now turning it into fertilizer, medicine, and even energy? In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore one of the most overlooked substances in human history. From ancient Roman street pots and textile workshops to alchemy experiments that discovered phosphorus, urine has played roles in industry, agriculture, medicine, and even warfare. It helped clean clothes, make gunpowder, diagnose illness, and launch breakthroughs in modern chemistry. Along the way we’ll uncover strange traditions, surprising science, and a few persistent myths—like whether it actually helps with jellyfish stings. It may be the ultimate waste product, but history tells a very different story.  Sometimes the things we flush away turn out to be surprisingly valuable. This is the strange, fascinating story of humanity’s most unlikely resource. Harpoon Brewery The 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 Knuckles If you work with your hands, listen up. Introducing Bear Knuckles — the best leather gloves ever mad  Molly Bz - Unforgettable artisan-crafte These aren’t your average cookies. Molly Bz brings bold, artisan-crafted cookies straight to your pa Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO 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

    49 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
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Info On The Go
  • Show Website
    Info On The Go

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