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
209 episodes
The History of the Vending Machine
From an ancient temple in Roman Egypt to the glowing machines in airports and subway stations today, the vending machine has been quietly shaping how we buy, trust, and interact with the world. In this episode, we trace its surprising ori...
The Dark History of Alarm Clocks (A Dash of Info)
From gentle sunrise awakenings to jarring digital beeps, the alarm clock has quietly shaped how—and when—we live our lives. In this episode, we trace its surprising evolution from human “knocker-uppers” and factory whistles to the smartph...
Skull Cults
What if the most universal object of fear isn’t a monster… but ourselves?From dimly lit caves to towering temple complexes, across continents that never knew each other existed, one pattern keeps resurfacing: humans delib...
America’s Presidential Libraries
Why are presidential libraries always so quiet? Because even the books are afraid of getting executive ordered to shut up.Step into a world where history isn’t just written—it’s curated. In this opening segment, we walk into the...
Milankovitch Cycles (A Dash of Info)
What if the next ice age isn’t a mystery—but already set in motion? In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the Milankovitch cycles—the slow, powerful movements of Earth that act like a built-in climate clock. From t...
Floriana: When Utopia Turns Deadly
In the early 1930s, a handful of settlers journeyed to the remote shores of Floreana Island, chasing freedom, reinvention, and a life beyond modern society. What they found instead was isolation, tension, and a slow unraveling of human nature u...
The Birth of the Internet: From Dial-Up to Digital World
The Birth of the Internet — From Idea to Dial-Up takes you on a journey from a bold Cold War–era concept to the screeching, slow connections of early home internet. What began as a visionary idea to link isolated computers e...
A Pig on Trial (A Dash of Info)
In 1386, in a small medieval town, a pig stood trial for murder.This wasn’t folklore or superstition—it was a real courtroom, with real legal procedures, witnesses, and even a defense lawyer. In a world where law, religion, and daily sur...
A Day in the Life of a Roman Citizen
Step into the streets of Ancient Rome and experience a full day in one of history’s greatest cities—not as an emperor or general, but as an ordinary citizen. From the crowded apartments of the working class to the elegant homes of the wealthy, ...
The Strait of Hormuz
In this episode, we explore how a narrow stretch of water between Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman became one of the most powerful pressure points in the global economy. From ancient trade networks and imperial rivalries to modern oil...
Why Men’s and Women’s Buttons Are on Different Sides (A Dash of Info)
Why do men’s shirts button on the right, while women’s button on the left? It seems like a tiny, almost meaningless detail—but it actually reveals a fascinating story rooted in centuries of history, class structure, and social norms. In t...
Reelfoot Lake & the Night Riders
What looks like a peaceful stretch of water in Reelfoot Lake hides a dark and violent past. In the early 1900s, a bitter land dispute between wealthy investors and local families spiraled into chaos when masked vigilantes—known as the Nig...
Ringworm
When you hear “ringworm,” you probably imagine a creepy parasite—but the truth is far less sinister and far more fascinating. In this episode, we uncover the real story behind ringworm: a common fungal infection that’s been affecting humans for...
Brazil Nuts (A Dash of Info)
Brazil Nuts: More Than Just a Snack dives into the surprising story behind one of nature’s most powerful foods. From the towering trees of the Amazon rainforest to global markets and modern health trends, this episode explores how a sing...
Your Digital Footprint: The Future is Watching
What if your future is already being shaped by your past… not by your memories, but by your data? In this eye-opening episode of Info On The Go, we explore the hidden world of digital footprints—how every click, scroll, and searc...
The Surprisingly Powerful Story of the Onion
It’s one of the most common ingredients in the world—yet one of the most overlooked. In this episode of Info On The Go, we peel back the layers of the onion’s incredible journey through history. From ancient Egyptian tombs and Roman mi...
The Persian Method (A Dash of Info)
The Persian Method (A Dash of Info)What if one of history’s greatest empires made major decisions twice—once over wine, and once the morning after? In this episode of A Dash of Info, we explore the fascinating decision-makin...
Snake Venom: The Anti-Aging Serum of the 19th Century
Snake Venom: The Anti-Aging Serum of the 19th CenturyWhat 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 th...
The Boston Tea Party of 1773
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
Pascal-B: The Fastest Lost Object in History (A Dash of Info)
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-...
Petrodollars
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 cr...
The Toaster
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,...
Murphy’s Law (A Dash of Info)
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. Murph...