Info On The Go

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  The Gates of Hell 07.08.2026 39min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 accident in 1971, but a simple decision to ignite escaping methane created an inferno that still burns today. Join William and Kat as they explore the science, history, myths, and mysteries behind the fire that was never supposed to last.&nb...
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  How Open Worlds Changed Gaming Forever 05.08.2026 40min

  Send us Fan Mail 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. From text adventures and The Legend of Zelda to Grand Theft Auto III, Skyrim, Minecraft, and beyond, discover the innovations that forever changed the way we play—and why today's virtual worlds feel more alive than ever. Patreon Support the sho...
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  Flock Cameras: Eyes on Every Corner (A Dash of Info) 03.08.2026 21min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 and solve crimes, while also raising serious questions about privacy, surveillance, civil liberties, and who should control the data they collect. Are these cameras making our communities safer—or are they changing the meaning of privacy in the ...
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  The Story of Procter & Gamble 31.07.2026 1h 11min

  Send us Fan Mail Discover the remarkable story behind one of the world's most influential companies. From two immigrant craftsmen making soap and candles in 1837 to a global powerhouse with brands found in billions of homes, this episode explores the history, innovations, iconic products, groundbreaking advertising, challenges, and lasting legacy of Procter & Gamble. Join William and Kat as they uncover how a simple partnership helped shape everyday life for generations. Patreon Sup...
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  Burke and Hare: The Murderers Who Supplied Medical Science 29.07.2026 54min

  Send us Fan Mail Burke and Hare: The Murderers Who Supplied Medical Science In 1828, two ordinary men committed a series of shocking murders that exposed a dark secret hidden beneath the rise of modern medicine. This episode explores the infamous story of Burke and Hare, the deadly demand for human bodies, the controversial role of Edinburgh's anatomy schools, and the crimes that changed medical history forever. Discover how greed, science, and a broken legal system collided to create one of ...
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  Quill Writing (A Dash of Info) 27.07.2026 24min

  Send us Fan Mail Quills shaped the written world for over a thousand years. In this episode of Info On The Go, we trace the remarkable journey of the humble feather pen—from medieval monasteries and royal courts to revolutions and great works of literature. Discover how a simple bird feather became the tool that preserved knowledge, changed history, and influenced the way humans expressed their thoughts. Join us as we uncover the fascinating story behind one of history's most iconic writing i...
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  The Lost Robot Beneath Antarctica 24.07.2026 49min

  Send us Fan Mail What really happened to Ran, the robotic explorer that vanished beneath Antarctica's ice? In this episode of Info On The Go, we dive into the true story behind one of modern science's most intriguing mysteries. Discover how an autonomous underwater vehicle revealed breathtaking hidden landscapes beneath the Dotson Ice Shelf before disappearing forever. We'll separate fact from internet fiction, explore the incredible science of Antarctica, and uncover why the real discoveries...
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  Digital Dementia 22.07.2026 58min

  Send us Fan Mail Digital Dementia: Is Technology Changing Our Brains? Have smartphones, social media, GPS, and AI made us smarter—or are they quietly changing the way our brains work? In this episode of Info On The Go, William and Kat explore the science behind the controversial idea of "digital dementia." Learn how technology affects memory, attention, learning, sleep, and critical thinking, while separating myths from modern neuroscience. Discover practical ways to keep your mind sha...
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  The Zipper (A Dash of Info) 20.07.2026 15min

  Send us Fan Mail The zipper is one of those everyday inventions most of us never think about—until it gets stuck. But behind this simple fastener is a decades-long story of failed inventions, engineering breakthroughs, skeptical fashion designers, and an unexpected marketing success that changed clothing forever. In this episode of A Dash of Info, discover how the zipper went from an unreliable curiosity to one of the most important inventions in modern fashion, and meet the inventors who ref...
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  Alaska's Last Great Race 17.07.2026 54min

  Send us Fan Mail The Iditarod is far more than a sled dog race—it's a journey through Alaska's rugged history, breathtaking wilderness, and the extraordinary partnership between mushers and their dogs. In this episode of Info On The Go, explore the origins of the legendary trail, the famous 1925 Serum Run, the race's incredible challenges, unforgettable stories, and the ongoing debates surrounding this iconic endurance event. Discover why the Iditarod remains one of the world's greatest tests...
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  The Mistakes That Built America 15.07.2026 42min

  Send us Fan Mail From Columbus's mistaken voyage to financial crashes, mistranslations, failed policies, and intelligence breakdowns, America's history is filled with moments where errors changed the nation's course. In this episode, William and Kat explore how accidents, bad assumptions, and unintended consequences helped shape the United States—proving that history isn't just driven by brilliant ideas, but by the surprising lessons learned when things go wrong. Patreon Support the show by b...
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  The Vidalia Onion (A Dash of Info) 13.07.2026 24min

  Send us Fan Mail From an ordinary vegetable grew an extraordinary story. In this episode of A Dash of Info, we explore how the famous Vidalia onion became America's sweetest onion—not through science or careful planning, but because of the unique soil of South Georgia. Discover the accidental discovery, the chemistry behind its mild flavor, the legal battles to protect its name, and how one small town built an identity around a crop that changed agriculture forever. Patreon Support the show b...
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  Sunscreen 10.07.2026 50min

  Send us Fan Mail Why do people in Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Korea have access to sunscreen ingredients that Americans can't buy? In this episode of Info On The Go, we uncover the surprising history of sunscreen, explore the science behind UVA and UVB rays, and examine why the United States regulates sunscreen differently than much of the rest of the world. From ancient sun protection to modern FDA regulations and the future of skincare, discover why the debate over sunscreen is abou...
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  250 YEARS OF THE UNITED STATES 08.07.2026 35min

  Send us Fan Mail The United States has never reached a final version of itself. Strip away the standard textbook timelines, and you find a 250-year-old journey built not on absolute resolution, but on managed contradiction. This sweeping documentary series spans from the pre-colonial collision of empires to a revolutionary philosophy that left its core promises dangerously incomplete. Witness the compounding fractures of western expansion, the existential crucible of the Civil War, and Americ...
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  Founding Fathers — Legends vs Reality (A Dash of Info) 06.07.2026 17min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Dash of Info, we separate the legends from the reality behind America's Founding Fathers. From fierce political rivalries and competing visions for the future to the contradictions between ideals and actions, the story of the nation's founders is far more complex than the polished version found in textbooks. Discover how figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams navigated uncertainty, conflict,...
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  Heat Dome 03.07.2026 47min

  Send us Fan Mail Europe is sweltering under record-breaking temperatures—but what exactly is a heat dome, and why can it become one of nature's deadliest weather events? In this episode of Info On The Go, William and Kat explore the science behind these powerful high-pressure systems, how they trap heat for days or even weeks, and why they can cripple infrastructure, threaten food supplies, and put millions of lives at risk. From the Dust Bowl of 1936 to Europe's deadly 2003 heat wave and tod...
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  The Weirdest Allied Projects Of WORLD WAR II 01.07.2026 42min

  Send us Fan Mail World War II is remembered for radar, codebreaking, and the atomic bomb—but beneath the headline inventions lies a parallel shadow war fueled by desperation and wild imagination. This series takes you inside the smoke-filled planning rooms where the rules of warfare were rewritten in real time, and no idea was too bizarre to test. Discover the history behind the military's strangest secrets: missiles guided by trained pigeons, cities targeted by bomb-toting bats, undercover s...
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  The Popsicle (A Dash of Info) 29.06.2026 17min

  Send us Fan Mail A forgotten cup. A freezing night. An accident that changed summer forever. In this episode of A Dash of Info, William and Kat uncover the surprising story behind the Popsicle. What began as an eleven-year-old boy's abandoned soda mixture on a chilly San Francisco night in 1905 became one of the world's most recognizable frozen treats. Follow the journey of Frank Epperson's accidental invention from childhood curiosity to global phenomenon, and discover how a simple frozen mi...
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  What Is Geofencing 24.06.2026 40min

  Send us Fan Mail What Is Geofencing? The Invisible Boundaries Tracking Modern Life You stop for coffee, fill up your gas tank, walk the dog, and go about your day without a second thought. But what if your phone quietly recorded every step along the way? In this episode of Info On The Go, William and Kat explore the world of geofencing—an invisible technology that creates digital boundaries around real-world locations. Learn how businesses use it for convenience, how law enforcement uses it t...
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  Who was John Lomax (A Dash of Info) 22.06.2026 24min

  Send us Fan Mail Before America’s folk music could be preserved, someone had to go out and find it. In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of John Lomax—the teacher, folklorist, and song collector who traveled thousands of miles recording the voices and music of ordinary Americans. From cowboy ballads on the Texas frontier to prison work songs in the Deep South, Lomax helped save thousands of folk songs that might otherwise have been lost forever. Along the way, he discovered legenda...