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Send us Fan Mail  From merciless avenger to canonized saint, Olga of Kiev’s life reads like an epic saga.  When her husband, Grand Prince Igor, was brutally executed by the Drevlians, Olga unleashed one of the most ruthless revenge campaigns in history—burying envoys alive, burning nobles in a bathhouse, and reducing an entire city to ashes using nothing more than birds and fire.  Yet, years later...

Send us Fan Mail Is this our first true crime episode? Oh, you bet it is—and it’s one of the stickiest heists in history. In 2012, a quiet warehouse in rural Quebec became the scene of a crime so strange it almost sounds like a punchline: thieves stole nearly $18 million worth of maple syrup from Canada’s Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve. What started as a quirky headline unraveled into a stor...

Send us Fan Mail Vaping: Innovation, Risks, and Public Health Response Once hailed as a revolutionary alternative to smoking, vaping has evolved into one of the most hotly debated public health issues of our time. In this episode, we trace vaping’s journey—from Herbert A. Gilbert’s 1960s “smokeless cigarette” patent, to Hon Lik’s 2000s breakthrough, to the sleek, flavor-packed devices that swept y...

Send us Fan Mail Beneath the jungles of western Belize lies a place where the ancient and the eternal meet—Actun Tunichil Muknal, the ATM Cave. Hidden deep within its shadowed chambers rests one of archaeology’s most haunting finds: the Crystal Maiden. Her calcified skeleton shimmers under centuries of mineral deposits, frozen in a posture that suggests both sacrifice and devotion. Once thought to...

Send us Fan Mail Before it was a billion-dollar cultural force, Dungeons & Dragons was just a handful of rulebook pamphlets, clattering dice in basements, and two gamers with a radical idea: what if the battle wasn’t on the board—but in your imagination? This episode is a deep dive into the wild, weird, and wonderful history of D&D—from its wargaming roots to global phenomenon. We’ll explo...

Send us Fan Mail  It started as a debate—Blue Plate or Hellmann’s? But mayo’s story is bigger than any brand. From ancient emulsions to French chefs, Southern kitchens, and Japan’s Kewpie craze, we’re spreading the history, science, and secrets of this creamy classic. Get ready to learn why mayonnaise is more than just sandwich spread—it’s a global obsession.  Thank You for listening and Stay curi...

Send us Fan Mail  I love lobster—always have, always will. But here’s the thing… they share more in common with cockroaches than you might think. In this episode, we crack open the science behind lobsters’ “creepy cousin” reputation, exploring their evolutionary ties to insects, their armor-like exoskeletons, jointed limbs, and panoramic compound eyes. From ancient scavengers on land to the ocean’...

Send us Fan Mail  Strokes don’t wait, and they don’t discriminate. In this episode of Info On The Go , we break down what strokes really are, why they happen, and how to spot the signs before it’s too late. From fast facts to personal stories, science to prevention tips, we cut through the fear and get straight to what you need to know. Whether you’re a survivor, a caregiver, or just trying to und...

Send us Fan Mail  A city with no name. Erased from maps. Tens of thousands working on a mystery they could never talk about—until the day the world changed forever. Behind guarded gates in the hills of Tennessee, Oak Ridge was built in total secrecy to fuel the first atomic bomb. This is the untold story of “The Secret City,” where everyday life unfolded under watchtowers, silence was law, and his...

Send us Fan Mail  Is a hot dog a sandwich? What about a taco… or that sad PB&J from your middle school lunchbox? We’re biting into one of life’s tastiest debates—what really makes a sandwich a sandwich. From the Earl of Sandwich’s gambling snack to burritos on trial, bánh mì brilliance to South Africa’s colossal Gatsby, we’ll explore the history, culture, and courtroom drama behind this humble...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of Info On The Go , we're diving into the surprising story behind one of America’s most iconic—and misunderstood—foods: SPAM. From its humble beginnings during the Great Depression to feeding troops in WWII and becoming a culinary staple in places like Hawaii, Korea, and Guam, SPAM has traveled far. We'll explore its role in pop culture, its nutritional...

Send us Fan Mail  As the world races toward a population of 10 billion and the climate crisis deepens, how will we sustainably feed the future? On this episode of Info On The Go , we journey from the steaming springs of Yellowstone to the cutting edge of food innovation. Discover how a heat-loving microbe— Fusarium strain flavolapis —led to the creation of FY Protein , a nutrient-rich, meat-like a...

Send us Fan Mail  In 1865 Prussia, a fierce political feud nearly turned into the strangest duel in history—not with pistols, but with poisoned sausages. In this episode of Info On The Go , we dive into the bizarre (and possibly legendary) showdown between Otto von Bismarck and Rudolf Virchow, where science, satire, and honor collided over lunch. Was it real? Maybe. Was it ridiculous? Absolutely....

Send us Fan Mail Why do we go to such lengths to smell good? In this episode of Info On The Go , we roll back the (sometimes fragrant, sometimes funky) history of deodorant — from sacred rituals in ancient temples to the science labs behind today’s slick sprays and roll-ons. But this isn’t just about BO. It’s about biology, identity, and billion-dollar branding. Discover how body odor became a soc...

Send us Fan Mail Long before germ theory rewrote the rules of disease, people looked to the air—and their noses—for answers. This immersive episode of Info On The Go dives into the ancient and eerie world of miasma theory , where bad smells weren’t just unpleasant—they were dangerous. From the medical writings of Hippocrates to the steam-filled bathhouses of ancient Rome, we explore how disease wa...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a stadium packed with cheering crowds—not for athletes in sleek uniforms or branded gear, but for bare, oiled bodies gleaming in the sun. No spandex, no sneakers—just skin, strength, and sheer determination. In this revealing episode we strip back the myths (and the togas) to explore one of history’s boldest athletic traditions: nudity in the Ancient Olympic Games . Why di...

Send us Fan Mail So close your eyes and imagine this: you're trapped inside a porta potty at the peak of summer—it's hot, humid, and full. Now imagine the entire city of London smelling like that for weeks. That was real life in the summer of 1858. In this nose-wrinkling, eye-watering episode of Info On The Go , Kat and William take you deep into the putrid heart of one of the most revol...

Send us Fan Mail Kat, you know how Ford transformed the auto industry—but did you know two different companies once sold tractors under the “Ford” name, and only one had anything to do with Henry Ford? In this tractor-themed episode of Info On The Go , we dig deep into one of the most surprising branding mix-ups in industrial history. You’ll learn how the Ford Tractor Company —an entirely separate...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the courtroom of public opinion in 1820 Salem, New Jersey, where the tomato stood accused of being deadly. That’s right—this now-beloved fruit was once feared as poison, thanks to its nightshade relatives and a series of unfortunate lead-related illnesses. In this episode we unpack the wild tale of how the tomato was put on trial, defended by science and spectacle, and u...

Send us Fan Mail Actually yes… we’re doing an entire episode on peanuts—and naturally, peanut butter too. On this nutty (but not actually a nut) edition of Info On The Go , we dig deep into the underground legume that shaped diets, science, agriculture, and pop culture. From ancient Incan peanut paste to the classic PB&J, from George Washington Carver’s revolutionary innovations to Elvis Presl...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your shovel and your pail—we’re digging into the wild world of sand!  You know it as the stuff stuck between your toes or hiding in your car floor mats, but this gritty grain is secretly holding up civilization. From the beaches we vacation on to the skyscrapers we live in, from your phone screen to cutting-edge energy storage, sand is everywhere—and doing far more than you t...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re spotlighting a plant you’ve probably pulled out of your garden, stepped on by the roadside, or mistaken for a weed—and that’s because, well, it is a weed. But not just any weed. Meet lamb’s quarters ( Chenopodium album ), also known as goosefoot, wild spinach, and sometimes (mistakenly) lumped in with pigweed. This scrappy little green might not win any beauty contest...

Send us Fan Mail Ley lines: are they ancient trade routes, channels of Earth’s subtle energy, or just a coincidence of dots and lines on a map? Today, we dive deep into one of the most compelling—and controversial—concepts in landscape lore. From Alfred Watkins’ early 20th-century theory of “old straight tracks” to New Age beliefs about planetary chakras, energy vortexes, and even extraterrestrial...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Info On The Go , we explore menopause not as a single event, but as a powerful journey through three interconnected stages: perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause. We break down the biology, bust myths, and bring clarity to a transition that affects half the world’s population—but is still too often misunderstood or stigmatized. We’ll explain what’s happen...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re talking about a fruit so colossal, so spiky, and so downright bizarre that it could pass for an alien egg or a tropical yoga ball with attitude. Meet the jackfruit: nature’s overachiever. From its roots in South Asia to its rise as a vegan meat alternative in the West, the jackfruit (aka Artocarpus heterophyllus or nangka ) is more than just a conversation starter at...