Info On The Go

William and Kat

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. So tune in each week for your dose of fun, learning, and discovery — because the journey of knowledge never ends! 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  Or for Patreon https://patreon.com/InfoOnTheGo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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

  1. 2D AGO

    Life Without Length, The Story of Short Bowel Syndrome

    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 dive deep into the remarkable story of Short Bowel Syndrome — what it is, why it happens, and how patients fight to live full lives with only inches of intestine left. Through science, real experiences, and personal insight, we explore the condition that has shaped the life of my grandson, Anthoney, and countless others. In this episode, you’ll learn: What SBS actually is — a malabsorption disorder caused by the loss of major portions of the small intestine.What causes it — from congenital conditions like intestinal atresia or gastroschisis, to acquired causes like Crohn’s disease, NEC in infants, trauma, and emergency surgeries.How the body fights back — including intestinal adaptation, villi growth, slower transit time, and the colon’s backup role.How patients survive with only inches of intestine — using intravenous nutrition (TPN), specialized diets, medications, and cutting-edge therapies.Surgical and medical advances — from bowel-lengthening procedures to intestinal transplantation.The emotional and social reality of SBS — the families behind the machines, the caregivers, and the strength it takes to turn a fragile beginning into a meaningful life.SBS is more than a medical condition — it’s a story of resilience. A story of how the human body adapts when something essential is missing… and how love, support, and modern science give people a fighting chance. Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF  Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Old Glory Use Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout 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. 4D AGO

    Who Invented the Toilet and Why We Don’t Talk About It

    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, engineering breakthroughs, and some truly strange ideas. We’ll travel through ancient civilizations, medieval cesspits, Victorian taboos, and global sanitation challenges to uncover how managing human waste shaped health, cities, and even social equality. Along the way, we’ll meet inventors like John Harington, Alexander Cummings, Joseph Bramah, and the famously misunderstood Thomas Crapper — plus the many overlooked engineers whose quiet innovations changed the world from the bathroom outward. We’ll explore the big themes: Human hygiene — How sanitation determined life expectancy, health, and the survival of entire cities.Innovation — Why S-traps, valves, and flush mechanisms mattered as much as any great invention.Taboo — Why something everyone does every day became one of society’s most avoided topics.Cultural attitudes — From Roman sponge etiquette to Victorian euphemisms to global sanitation disparities today.Modern technology — Smart toilets, gender-inclusive restrooms, and the continuing fight for clean, safe facilities worldwide.And of course… we’ll sprinkle in weird patents, toilet museums, celebrity bathrooms, space toilets, gold toilets, and hilariously bizarre inventions people actually tried to patent. By the end of this episode, you’ll never look at a toilet the same way again. Instead of a mundane bathroom fixture, you’ll see it for what it truly is: a brilliant piece of engineering, a window into cultural values, a lifesaving public health tool… and yes, a topic that still makes us blush. Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF  Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Old Glory Use Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout 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. 6D AGO · BONUS

    3I/ATLAS (A Dash of Info)

    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 they’re certain it’s interstellar, and what its strange chemistry, dust, and behavior can tell us about planets forming around distant stars. More than just a passing comet, 3I/ATLAS may represent a whole new class of objects—ancient messengers carrying clues from deep within the Milky Way. Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF  Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Old Glory Use Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout PatreonTo support the show directly become a member at Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early Old GloryUse Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGODisclaimer: 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

    20 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    The Origin Story of Santa Claus

    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 sparked a legend. You’ll hear how his life—and the miracles and myths that surrounded him—spread across Europe, transforming into Sinterklaas in the Netherlands, Father Christmas in England, and countless winter gift-givers across the world. Then, we follow the story across the Atlantic, where early American writers, poets, and illustrators reinvented Nicholas into the Santa we recognize today. From Washington Irving’s rooftop-riding saint, to Clement Clarke Moore’s flying sleigh and eight reindeer, to Thomas Nast’s jolly red-coated icon from the North Pole—each era added its own brushstroke. This is the ultimate origin story—one part history, one part folklore, one part magic—revealing how a 4th-century bishop became the most beloved figure of the modern Christmas season. Perfect for anyone who loves holiday traditions, hidden histories, or a good story by the fire. Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF  Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Old Glory Use Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout 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
  5. Why Santa Gets Milk and Cookies (A Dash of Info)

    12/22/2025 · BONUS

    Why Santa Gets Milk and Cookies (A Dash of Info)

    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 Christmas visitors, and whether milk and cookies really make you sleepy.  A cozy, sweet look at one of the world’s simplest holiday rituals — and the centuries of magic behind it.  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 Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF  Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Old Glory Use Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout 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

    23 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    The Sodder Children Mystery, A Christmas Eve Conspiracy

    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, cut wires, missing ladders, trucks that mysteriously wouldn’t start, and witnesses who claimed to see the children alive long after the fire. The case grew darker with every passing year—from Mafia rumors to cover-up theories to a chilling photograph mailed to the family more than twenty years later. This episode dives deep into the clues, contradictions, and unanswered questions that have kept this story alive for nearly 80 years. It’s a tale of heartbreak, defiance, and a family who refused to let their children be forgotten. What really happened that Christmas Eve?  Was it a tragic accident—or something far more sinister? Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF  Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Old Glory Use Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout 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

    36 min
  7. Forgotten Christmas Toys

    12/17/2025

    Forgotten Christmas Toys

    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 1940s, to the plastic creativity of the ’60s and ’70s, to the wild fad explosions of the ’80s, and the tech-filled crazes of the ’90s and 2000s — we explore how toys rise, fall, and sometimes make surprising comebacks. Why did some toys define an era while others disappeared? What made a Christmas toy “the one” everyone begged Santa for? And why do these forgotten fads still tug at our hearts decades later? Join us as we rewind the clock on childhood magic, cultural trends, and the stories behind the toys that made Christmas mornings unforgettable. 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 Cozy Earth Use Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF  Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Old Glory Use Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout 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

  8. 12/15/2025 · BONUS

    Any Mother Can Bronze (A Dash of Info)

    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 episode, we step into the golden age of mid-century craft culture to uncover how a sentimental art form became a nationwide DIY craze. From the postwar baby boom and suburban craft explosion to the strange chemistry of those at-home kits, we’ll open the box — literally — to see what came inside, how it worked, and what could (and often did) go hilariously wrong. Through stories of kitchen-table disasters, bronzed countertops, and proud parents showing off lumpy little shoes, we explore what this fad reveals about memory-making, love, and the domestic optimism of the era. Because in the end, it wasn’t really about perfect shine — it was about holding onto fleeting moments with your own two hands.  “Any mother can bronze,” the ads said — but maybe the real treasure wasn’t the metal at all. It was the fingerprints left behind. 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 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

    23 min
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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. So tune in each week for your dose of fun, learning, and discovery — because the journey of knowledge never ends! 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  Or for Patreon https://patreon.com/InfoOnTheGo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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

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  • Creator
    William and Kat
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Info On The Go
  • Show Website
    Info On The Go