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. 23H AGO

    The Deadliest Year to Be Alive

    Send a text Imagine stepping outside at noon… and the sun looks like a fading moon. In 536 AD, a mysterious veil darkened the sky. The Byzantine historian Procopius wrote that the sun “gave forth its light without brightness,” casting the world in a ghostly twilight for nearly a year. From Constantinople to Ireland, from China to the Middle East, chroniclers described dim skies, bitter cold, failed harvests, and spreading fear. Modern science confirms their warnings. Ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica preserve volcanic sulfur from massive eruptions. Tree rings across Europe, Asia, and North America show stunted growth. Temperatures may have dropped by as much as 2–3°C, triggering famine across continents. And as hunger weakened populations, disease followed — culminating in the devastating Justinian Plague. This wasn’t just a bad year. It was the beginning of a decade-long climate crisis — what historians now call the Late Antique Little Ice Age — a chain reaction of environmental shock, famine, pandemic, political instability, and demographic collapse. The Deadliest Year to Be Alive: 536 AD explores the science, the historical accounts, and the human stories behind the year the sun disappeared — and why many scholars consider it one of the worst years in human history. Because sometimes, history’s darkest chapters begin… when the light fades. 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 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 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

    39 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Canada’s Homegrown Terror Plot

    Send a text In June 2006, the illusion of Canadian invulnerability shattered. In a city known for peace, diversity, and quiet confidence, authorities uncovered what could have been the deadliest terrorist attack in the nation’s history. The group would become known as the Toronto 18—a collection of mostly young, homegrown men who plotted truck bombings targeting downtown Toronto, Parliament in Ottawa, and symbols of Canadian democracy itself. In this gripping episode, we explore how radical ideology took root not overseas, but in suburban basements and online forums. How did ordinary teenagers and twenty-somethings move from angry conversations to operational planning? How close did Canada come to catastrophe? And how did undercover operations, controversial sting tactics, and years of courtroom battles reshape the country’s understanding of security and civil liberties? This isn’t just the story of a foiled terror plot.  It’s a story about identity, radicalization without borders, and the moment Canada was forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: extremism doesn’t always come from somewhere else. Sometimes, it grows at home. 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 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 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

    50 min

  3. 4D AGO · BONUS

    When Oxygen Almost Killed Life (A Dash of Info)

    Send a text When Oxygen Almost Killed Life explores one of the strangest turning points in Earth’s history — a time when the very gas that keeps us alive nearly wiped out life on the planet. About 2.4 billion years ago, tiny ocean-dwelling microbes began releasing oxygen through photosynthesis, slowly transforming Earth’s atmosphere. For the anaerobic life that dominated the planet, this new “pollution” was deadly, triggering mass die-offs, rusting the oceans, and possibly plunging the world into a global ice age. This episode tells the story of the Great Oxidation Event — a planetary crisis caused by microscopic life that ultimately made complex organisms, ecosystems, and human existence possible. It’s a reminder that the air we breathe today was once Earth’s most dangerous environmental change. 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 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 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

    22 min

  4. MAR 6

    Sponge City Concept

    Send a text Sponge Cities: How the World Is Rethinking Urban Life, One Drop at a Time What if cities could breathe, adapt, and thrive with every rainfall instead of being overwhelmed by it? From Wuhan to Portland, Berlin to Singapore, urban planners are reimagining streets, parks, and rooftops as giant sponges — soaking up stormwater, cooling neighborhoods, and creating greener, healthier, and more resilient cities. In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of sponge cities, exploring how nature-inspired designs are transforming urban life, protecting communities from flooding, and turning water from a threat into a resource. Plus, stick around for ten weird and wonderful sponge city facts that prove cities can be playful, practical, and downright magical when they learn to soak it all in.  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 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 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

  5. MAR 4

    Dandelions: Nature’s Golden Survivors

    Send a text  Have you ever spotted a bright yellow flower poking through the grass and thought, “Just a weed”? Think again. The humble dandelion has been a healer, a food source, a pollinator’s ally, and a muse for centuries. In this episode, we explore the dandelion’s surprising history, ingenious biology, culinary versatility, cultural symbolism, and ecological importance. From medieval gardens to modern kitchens, from folklore to urban ecosystems, these unassuming plants are quiet survivors with big stories to tell. By the end, you might never look at a dandelion the same way—and you might even want to eat one.  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 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 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

    51 min

  6. MAR 2 · BONUS

    Cornhole (A Dash of Info)

    Send a text The History of Cornhole: From Backyard Game to Competitive Sport You’ve probably played cornhole at a barbecue, a tailgate, or a family reunion—but where did this simple game actually come from? In this episode, we trace cornhole’s unlikely journey from hazy folklore and Midwestern backyards to ESPN broadcasts and professional tournaments. Along the way, we explore legendary origin stories, the game’s modern birth in the American Midwest, how informal house rules became official regulations, and why cornhole has managed to stay both fiercely competitive and deeply social. It’s a story about more than beanbags and boards—it’s about how a humble pastime became a cultural connector and a legitimate sport without ever losing its soul. 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 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 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

    26 min

  7. FEB 27

    The Teapot Dome Scandal

    Send a text  Before Watergate, before political resignations were common, there was Teapot Dome—a scandal that shook the highest levels of American government. When Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall secretly leased the nation’s strategic oil reserves for personal profit, it wasn’t just corruption—it was a crime. For the first time in U.S. history, a Cabinet member went to prison for betraying public trust. From the quiet plains of Wyoming to the halls of Washington, this episode dives into greed, secrecy, and the seismic moment when accountability finally reached the top.  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 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 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

    39 min

  8. FEB 25

    PBS: The Quiet Giant of American Television

    Send a text From the gentle lessons of Sesame Street to the quiet wisdom of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, from sweeping historical storytelling by Ken Burns to the scientific curiosity of Nova and the hidden histories revealed on Antiques Roadshow, Public Broadcasting Service has quietly shaped generations of Americans. This episode explores the remarkable story of PBS — how a non-commercial experiment in educational television became one of the most trusted institutions in media. We’ll trace its origins in the early days of television, examine the mission that set it apart from commercial networks, revisit the programs that changed childhood and learning in America, and explore the political battles and funding challenges that still shape its future. PBS may never have been the loudest voice on television — but for more than half a century, it has been one of the most important. 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 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 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

    47 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
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Info On The Go
  • Show Website
    Info On The Go