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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.

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#181
Wednesday · 44 min
The Ghost Ship That Refused To Sink
Send us Fan Mail Imagine standing on a frozen Arctic shoreline when a shape emerges through the fog. It’s a ship. No lights. No engine. No crew on deck. Just an abandoned vessel drifting silently through some of the coldest waters on Earth. You watch it disappear into the mist, never expecting to see it again. But years later, someone spots the same ship. Then someone else. And decades after its crew abandoned it, reports of the mysterious vessel are still coming in. This isn’t a ghost story. It’s the true story of the SS Baychimo, a cargo ship trapped in Arctic ice in 1931 and left behind by the men who believed they would never see it again. But the Baychimo didn’t sink. At least, not when everyone expected it to. For nearly four decades, this abandoned ship reportedly drifted through the Arctic, appearing in unexpected places before vanishing once more. So how did a ship survive for so long without a crew? Where did it go? And what finally happened to a vessel that seemed impossible to lose? Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#86
Monday · 18 min
The Busby Stoop Chair (A Dash of Info)
Send us Fan Mail Is the Busby Stoop Chair really cursed, or is it simply one of history's strangest legends? In this episode, William and Kat explore the story of Thomas Busby, the murder that started the legend, the mysterious deaths supposedly connected to the chair, and how an ordinary wooden seat became one of England's most infamous objects. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#180
October 14 · 31 min
The King’s Cross Fire
Send us Fan Mail On November 18, 1987, a small fire beneath an escalator at London's King's Cross Underground station turned into a devastating fireball that killed 31 people. How could something so ordinary become such a deadly disaster? Discover the shocking chain of events, the science behind the fire, and the safety failures that changed London's Underground forever. It's a tragic reminder that sometimes the greatest dangers begin with the smallest sparks. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#85
October 12 · 14 min
Jimothy the Raccoon (A Dash of Info)
Send us Fan Mail Meet Jimothy, the raccoon who became an unexpected internet sensation. In this episode of A Dash of Info, William and Kat explore the unusual story behind Jimothy, what makes him stand out, and why this little raccoon captured so much attention online. Sometimes, the internet really does know how to find the weirdest stars. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#1479
October 7 · 40 min
Nail Polish, The Nail Files
Send us Fan Mail Nail polish may look like a simple bottle of color, but inside is a fascinating world of chemistry, physics, and clever engineering. In this episode of Info On The Go, we go inside the bottle to discover what makes polish dry, why it chips, how glitter and magnetic formulas work, why old polish gets thick, and some of the strangest things nail polish can do. It’s a colorful look at the science behind something many of us use without ever thinking about it. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Disclaimer: 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
#84
October 5 · 18 min
Hallucinating With AI (A Dash of Info)
Send us Fan Mail AI doesn't have to lie to influence us—it may only have to agree with us a little too much. In this episode, William and Kat explore how conversations with AI can reinforce assumptions, turn uncertainty into convincing stories, and create an unexpected echo chamber. We’ll look at why validation is so powerful, how “hallucinating with AI” differs from an AI simply getting facts wrong, and what we can do to make sure we're still thinking for ourselves. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#178
September 30 · 45 min
Manicure, The Nail Files
Send us Fan Mail 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, common nail myths, and the remarkable story of how Vietnamese refugees helped transform the American nail industry. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#83
September 28 · 21 min
“Sugar Does What?!” (A Dash of Info)
Send us Fan Mail 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 hands, creating sugar glass, slowing concrete, and even powering biofuel, this everyday pantry staple has a lot more tricks than you might expect. And along the way, we’ll bust a few sugar myths and discover why this little white crystal is anything but ordinary. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#177
September 25 · 45 min
Excited Delirium: When a Label Becomes the Explanation
Send us Fan Mail 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 training, and courtroom debates. We’ll explore the science behind severe agitation, the troubling Miami cases that exposed the dangers of premature conclusions, and why major medical organizations have moved away from the term. Most importantly, we’ll ask a difficult question: when someone dies during a medical or behavioral crisis, are we investigating the evidence—or letting a label explain it for us? Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#176
September 23 · 49 min
Mud Volcanos
Send us Fan Mail 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 temporary islands. We’ll travel from Azerbaijan to Indonesia and uncover the incredible story of Lusi, one of the world’s most devastating mud eruptions. It’s a strange reminder that sometimes the Earth doesn’t erupt with fire… it erupts with mud. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#82
September 21 · 26 min
Root Beer (A Dash of Info)
Send us Fan Mail 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 sassafras, the changing recipe, the science behind its distinctive taste, and the classic root beer float. So grab a cold bottle and join us for a flavorful trip through the history of root beer! Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#175
September 18 · 46 min
Wreckers: The Dark Trade of Stealing From Shipwrecks
Send us Fan Mail Wreckers: The Dark Trade of Stealing From Shipwrecks For 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 shores and legendary false lighthouses to the desperate communities that survived on what the sea delivered. Were wreckers ruthless criminals, opportunistic thieves, or simply people trying to survive? The truth lies somewhere in between. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#174
September 16 · 46 min
The Strange History of Nutmeg
Send us Fan Mail 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, nutmeg became valuable enough to inspire wars and shape global history. Discover the strange, dark, and fascinating story behind one of the world’s most powerful spices—and why a tiny seed once meant enormous wealth. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#81
September 14 · 19 min
Lice Happens (A Dash of Info)
Send us Fan Mail 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 treatments and why there’s no need for shame or panic when these unwanted little visitors show up. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#173
September 11 · 45 min
The Ides of March Part II
Send us Fan Mail The Ides of March — Part 2: The Assassination The 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 unexpected aftermath. Caesar’s death doesn't restore the Republic. Instead, his funeral, his heir Octavian, Mark Antony, and a new struggle for power will set Rome on a path toward the empire. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#172
September 9 · 56 min
The Ides of March Part I
Send us Fan Mail The Ides of March — Part 1: The Rise of Caesar How 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 alliance with Pompey and Crassus to his conquest of Gaul, the crossing of the Rubicon, and his eventual rise to dictator for life. But as Caesar’s power grows, so does the fear that he is becoming something Rome despises: a king. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#80
September 7 · 21 min
America’s Vulnerable Power Grid ( A Dash of Info)
Send us Fan Mail 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 solar storms, this episode explores the hidden weaknesses and resilience of America’s power grid. What happens when the lights go out—and how prepared are we to turn them back on? Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#171
September 4 · 51 min
The Apple That Defied Winter
Send us Fan Mail 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 refrigeration, controlled-atmosphere storage, and the global food system. Discover how we learned to slow the natural aging of food, stretch the seasons, and turn last autumn’s harvest into today’s grocery-store produce. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
#170
September 2 · 48 min
The Story of Cotton
Send us Fan Mail 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, industrialization, and environmental change. Discover how one humble plant helped fuel the Industrial Revolution, build fortunes, shape nations, and connect economies around the world—and why its future may depend on finding a better balance between people, profit, and the planet. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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
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August 31 · 14 min
Epsom Salt (A Dash of Info)
Send us Fan Mail 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 remedy, its surprising everyday uses, and what modern science says about its famous health claims. Pinche Gringo For fishing days, hunting weekends, and everything outside, meet Pinche Gringo. The name’s tongue-i The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals The Cumin Club - 5-Minute Indian Meals Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Su Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Chill Boys - Comfortable Men's Underwear Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO https://promocode.to/chi Patreon Support the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wi The Cu 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

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