Info On The Go
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
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Episodes
134 episodes
The History of Putt-Putt Golf
Windmills, neon castles, and tiny bridges — miniature golf is more than a roadside attraction. From 19th-century garden games to glow-in-the-dark urban courses, the story of mini-golf is one of creativity, competition, and cultural evolution.
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Episode 94
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43:01
Why Do We Knock on Wood? (A Dash Of Info)
“Knock on wood — we all say it, but have you ever wondered why?”It’s one of those small, everyday rituals we do without thinking. You say something good — “I haven’t gotten sick all year!” — and instinctively tap the nearest wooden surfa...
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Episode 40
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18:27
The Strange History of Thanksgiving Desserts
Thanksgiving is all about turkey, stuffing… and those irresistible desserts that often steal the show. Sure, pumpkin pie reigns supreme—but there’s a whole world of sweet traditions behind the holiday table. In this episode of...
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Episode 93
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39:14
The History of AA, NA and Al Anon
Today on Info On The Go, we’re diving deep into the history, purpose, and impact of three life-changing programs: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Al-Anon.These programs have helped m...
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Episode 92
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34:48
Fruitcakes (A Dash of Info)
Fruitcake — you either love it or joke about it — but few desserts can claim a history as rich and far-reaching. From ancient Roman battlefields to Egyptian tombs, from medieval feasts to modern Christmas tables, fruitcake has been...
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Episode 39
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18:33
History of Pudding
Today on Info on The Go, we’re sinking our spoons into something creamy, comforting, and unexpectedly historic — pudding. What began as a humble dish of grains, meat, and even blood has evolved into one of the world’s favorite desserts...
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Episode 91
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43:04
How to Protect Yourself from Scams
Every year, millions of people lose billions of dollars to fraud—and the problem is only getting worse. In 2024 alone, U.S. consumers reported losing $12.5 billion to scams, a 25% jump over the previous year. From fake tech support calls...
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Episode 90
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58:02
Red Rain? (A Dash of Info)
What if the skies opened up—not with clear drops of water, but with rain the color of blood? Red rain, also known as blood rain, is one of nature’s most mysterious and eerie spectacles. Though rare, it has been documented across history, from a...
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Episode 38
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21:00
Ghost Stories
We have three great stories for you!Thank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail infoonthegopodcast@gmail.comIf you woul...
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Episode 89
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28:36
History of Halloween
It’s October 31st. The air is crisp, leaves crunch underfoot, and jack-o’-lanterns flicker from porches while kids in costumes race door to door. Halloween feels like pure fun—but behind the candy and costumes lies a story that stretches back o...
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Episode 88
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46:41
Mischief Night (A Dash of Info)
Before Halloween became a whirlwind of candy and costumes, October 30th carried a very different energy—one of mischief, unpredictability, and sometimes outright chaos. Known as Mischief Night, it was a time for kids and teens to bend th...
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Episode 37
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16:18
Urban Legends & Moral Panics
Halloween is the season where imagination and anxiety collide—and nothing captures that better than urban legends. From poisoned candy and razor-filled apples to haunted houses no one escapes, these modern folklore tales reflect our deepe...
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Episode 87
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43:18
Torture Devices
Throughout history, societies have invented cruel and creative ways to punish, control, and humiliate. From the infamous ducking stool—used to silence “scolds” and shame the accused in public squares—to the horrifying Brazen Bull,...
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Episode 86
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37:35
Apples Rule Fall (A Dash of Info)
When autumn arrives, pumpkins may get the spotlight, but apples are the true rulers of the season. From orchards heavy with fruit to steaming mugs of cider, from flaky pies to the playful tradition of bobbing, apples carry centuries of hi...
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Episode 36
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20:07
Top 10 Extreme Haunted Houses in the U.S.
If your idea of Halloween thrill goes beyond plastic skeletons and polite jump scares, you’re in the right place. Across the U.S., a new breed of haunted attractions has risen—ones that trade in traditional ghosts and goblins for full-throttle ...
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Episode 84
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42:24
Annabelle’s Thread of Terror
Some fear comes with fangs. Some with shadows. But the most unsettling kind wears a stitched smile.Forget the cracked porcelain face you’ve seen in the movies—the real Annabelle is no gothic-looking doll at all, but a Raggedy Ann gifted ...
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Episode 83
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33:44
The Origins of Werewolves (A Dash of Info)
When you picture a werewolf, you probably think of a Hollywood monster—hair sprouting under a full moon, silver bullets, and a man caught between human and beast. But the legend of humans turning into wolves is far older—and far stranger—than t...
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Episode 35
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13:57
Spring-Heeled Jack, Victorian Terror or Urban Myth?
Before Jack the Ripper stalked Whitechapel, another figure haunted London’s imagination—one with glowing red eyes, clawed hands, and an uncanny ability to leap across rooftops. His name was Spring-Heeled Jack.First reported in 1...
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Episode 82
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29:44
The History of Witchcraft
When you hear the word witch, what comes to mind? A crooked figure bent over a cauldron, whispering spells? A healer gathering herbs beneath the moonlight? Or perhaps a woman on trial, accused of consorting with the Devil? <...
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Episode 81
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33:43
Birth of Pumpkin Spice (A Dash of Info)
Every autumn, pumpkin spice seems to take over—lattes, candles, cereals, even dog treats. But this cozy, spiced flavor didn’t appear out of nowhere. In this episode, we trace pumpkin spice back to its roots in colonial kitchens, where cin...
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Episode 34
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15:28
The Voynich Manuscript
What if there was a book over 600 years old, written in a language no one on Earth can read? A book filled with impossible plants, strange star charts, and mysterious illustrations that look scientific—but make no sense. This is the Voyni...
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Episode 80
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37:52
Samuel Little, America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer
He looked like an unremarkable drifter—a man with a rap sheet full of thefts, assaults, and petty crimes. But behind that façade, Samuel Little carried a darker truth. By the end of his life, he confessed to killing 93 women, with the FBI confi...
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Episode 79
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43:39
The Folklore of Scarecrows (A Dash of Info)
From the fields of ancient Egypt to the harvest festivals of today, scarecrows have always been more than straw and cloth. They began as humble guardians of crops, but across cultures they took on deeper meaning—symbols of fertility, prot...
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Episode 33
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19:47
Candy Corn
Halloween night. Costumes rustle as kids race from door to door, candy buckets filling with chocolates, lollipops, and—love it or hate it—those little orange, yellow, and white kernels: candy corn. Some people pop them by the handful; others gr...
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Episode 78
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43:31
The Dionne Quintuplets and Quintland
In May of 1934, in a modest farmhouse in northern Ontario, five identical girls were born—Annette, Émilie, Yvonne, Cécile, and Marie. Overnight, the Dionne Quintuplets became the most famous babies in the world, celebrated as a medical miracle ...
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Episode 77
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36:50