Info On The Go
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.
Episodes
265 episodes
Manicure, The Nail Files
From ancient nail decoration to modern salons, manicures have a surprisingly fascinating history. In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the science of your fingernails, the chemistry behind polish and gel, wild nail trends, com...
“Sugar Does What?!” (A Dash of Info)
Sugar makes coffee sweeter and cookies better—but that’s just the beginning. In this episode, we uncover the surprisingly strange things sugar can do. From preserving food and helping yeast make bread rise to trapping insects, scrubbing greasy ...
Excited Delirium: When a Label Becomes the Explanation
What happens when a medical term becomes part of a death investigation? In this episode, we trace the controversial history of “excited delirium”—from early descriptions of stimulant-related crises to its use in forensic medicine, police traini...
Mud Volcanos
What happens when the Earth erupts without lava? In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the bizarre world of mud volcanoes—where underground pressure, gas, and sediment can bubble, burn, reshape landscapes, and even create tempo...
Root Beer (A Dash of Info)
What’s really behind the unique flavor of root beer? From early herbal drinks made with roots and spices to Charles Hires and the rise of commercial root beer, discover how this American favorite evolved. We’ll explore sassaf...
Wreckers: The Dark Trade of Stealing From Shipwrecks
Wreckers: The Dark Trade of Stealing From ShipwrecksFor centuries, shipwrecks brought more than tragedy to the world’s coastlines—they brought opportunity. In this episode, we explore the mysterious world of wreckers, from dangerous shor...
The Strange History of Nutmeg
Nutmeg may seem like an ordinary kitchen spice, but its history is anything but ordinary. From the tiny Banda Islands of Indonesia to European empires, the Dutch East India Company, brutal conquest, and the famous connection to Manhattan, nu...
Lice Happens (A Dash of Info)
Head lice may be tiny, but they’ve caused panic for centuries! In this episode, we uncover the surprising history of lice, how they spread, what causes that maddening itch, and the myths that refuse to die. We’ll also look at effective tr...
The Ides of March Part II
The Ides of March — Part 2: The AssassinationThe plot is ready. The conspirators are waiting. And Julius Caesar is walking into the Senate on March 15, 44 BC. Part 2 takes us through the assassination that shocked Rome—and the une...
The Ides of March Part I
The Ides of March — Part 1: The Rise of CaesarHow did Julius Caesar go from ambitious Roman politician to the most powerful man in the Republic? In Part 1, we follow Caesar’s remarkable rise—from his early political career and all...
America’s Vulnerable Power Grid ( A Dash of Info)
We depend on electricity for almost everything—but how vulnerable is the system keeping the lights on? From the 2013 Metcalf substation attack and the threat of electromagnetic pulses to hurricanes, cyberattacks, equipment failures, and s...
The Apple That Defied Winter
How can an apple harvested in the fall still be sitting fresh on a grocery store shelf months later? In this episode, we explore the fascinating science and history behind year-round food—from root cellars and early preservation methods to refr...
The Story of Cotton
From ancient civilizations to the modern fashion industry, cotton has been woven into human history for thousands of years. But behind this familiar fabric is a remarkable story of innovation, global trade, empire, slavery, industrializat...
Epsom Salt (A Dash of Info)
From a bitter spring in 17th-century England to modern-day bath tubs and gardens, Epsom salt has a fascinating history. But despite its name, it isn’t actually table salt. Discover where Epsom salt came from, how it became a popular remed...
Premonitions Bureau
What if a dream or strange feeling could warn you about something before it happened? In 1960s Britain, psychiatrist John Barker created the Premonitions Bureau to investigate exactly that question, collecting reports of dreams and vision...
LEECHES: Nature’s Tiny Bloodsuckers
Leeches may look like creepy bloodsuckers, but their story is far more fascinating. In this episode, we explore what leeches are, how they feed, their surprising role in ancient medicine, and why modern surgeons still use them today. From mu...
The Wheel (A Dash of Info)
What invention changed humanity forever by simply rolling forward? The wheel may seem simple, but its impact is anything but. From ancient pottery wheels and wooden carts to chariots, wheelbarrows, gears, bicycles, and automobiles, the wh...
The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls are among the most fascinating archaeological discoveries ever made. In this episode, we explore their accidental discovery, what the ancient manuscripts contain, who may have written them, and why they sparked decades of c...
New Hampshire
What if the fate of the United States once rested on a single state—and a surprisingly close vote? In 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution, pushing the young nation past the threshold needed to bring the new gov...
Lye Soap (A Dash of Info)
For thousands of years, families made their own soap using simple ingredients like hardwood ashes, water, and animal fat. In this episode of A Dash of Info, we explore the fascinating history of homemade lye soap—from ancient civilizations and ...
Flower Wars
What happens when war isn’t about conquering land—but capturing your enemy alive?In this episode, we travel back to 15th-century Mexico to explore the Aztec Flower Wars, or xōchiyāōyōtl. These ritualized battles were fought for ...
La Tomatina (A Dash of Info)
Why do thousands of people travel to a small town in Spain just to throw tomatoes at each other? In this episode of A Dash of Info, William and Kat explore the fascinating history of La Tomatina, the world's largest food fight. Discover how ...
The Gates of Hell
In the heart of Turkmenistan's remote Karakum Desert burns one of the world's strangest landmarks—a fiery crater that has been blazing for more than 50 years. Known as the "Gates of Hell," the Darvaza Gas Crater began as a Soviet drilling accid...
How Open Worlds Changed Gaming Forever
Step into the evolution of one of gaming's biggest revolutions. In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore how video games evolved from simple linear levels into vast open worlds filled with exploration, freedom, and living systems....
Flock Cameras: Eyes on Every Corner (A Dash of Info)
In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the growing network of Flock Safety cameras that quietly monitor roads and neighborhoods across America. Learn how these automated license plate readers help police recover stolen vehicles ...