Time Traveling Tonya https://www.gokidgo.com/timetravelingtonya en GoKidGo, Inc. Step into the exciting world of Tonya Infinity, a smart and curious 8-year-old, and her best friend Gertie, a wise and witty 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise… who just happens to have a special time traveling shell. Every episode of our magical podcast is an adventure into the fascinating past and Tonya has questions, lots of them! Good thing Gertie knows just where (and when) to find the answers. Together, they meet historical figures like Bessie Coleman, Maria Martinez, and Jackie Robinson to learn about their amazing accomplishments and see how they can help solve Tonya's present-day predicaments. "Boring" is not in Tonya's vocabulary! She combines fun and laughter with real facts and historical quotes to create mini-history lessons that are as entertaining as they are educational. If you love adventure, mystery, history, and time travel, then Time Traveling Tonya from GoKidGo is the podcast for you. Press play and let the journey begin! Perfect for kids 5-10 years old or any curious minds that love to learn and laugh. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Remember, the past is just a click away! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfcdb60a-4cd8-11ee-bbf5-1b9008060744/image/TimeTravelingTonya_Badge_03.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Time Traveling Tonya https://www.gokidgo.com/timetravelingtonya no serial Step into the exciting world of Tonya Infinity, a smart and curious 8-year-old, and her best friend Gertie, a wise and witty 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise… who just happens to have a special time traveling shell.Every episode of our magical... GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Step into the exciting world of Tonya Infinity, a smart and curious 8-year-old, and her best friend Gertie, a wise and witty 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise… who just happens to have a special time traveling shell. Every episode of our magical podcast is an adventure into the fascinating past and Tonya has questions, lots of them! Good thing Gertie knows just where (and when) to find the answers. Together, they meet historical figures like Bessie Coleman, Maria Martinez, and Jackie Robinson to learn about their amazing accomplishments and see how they can help solve Tonya's present-day predicaments. "Boring" is not in Tonya's vocabulary! She combines fun and laughter with real facts and historical quotes to create mini-history lessons that are as entertaining as they are educational. If you love adventure, mystery, history, and time travel, then Time Traveling Tonya from GoKidGo is the podcast for you. Press play and let the journey begin! Perfect for kids 5-10 years old or any curious minds that love to learn and laugh. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Remember, the past is just a click away! Step into the exciting world of Tonya Infinity, a smart and curious 8-year-old, and her best friend Gertie, a wise and witty 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise… who just happens to have a special time traveling shell.


Every episode of our magical podcast is an adventure into the fascinating past and Tonya has questions, lots of them! Good thing Gertie knows just where (and when) to find the answers. Together, they meet historical figures like Bessie Coleman, Maria Martinez, and Jackie Robinson to learn about their amazing accomplishments and see how they can help solve Tonya's present-day predicaments.


"Boring" is not in Tonya's vocabulary! She combines fun and laughter with real facts and historical quotes to create mini-history lessons that are as entertaining as they are educational.


If you love adventure, mystery, history, and time travel, then Time Traveling Tonya from GoKidGo is the podcast for you. Press play and let the journey begin!


Perfect for kids 5-10 years old or any curious minds that love to learn and laugh.


Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Remember, the past is just a click away!

]]> Jennifer Clary rontendick@gokidgo.com James Hanger: Inventor of the Modern Prosthetic Limb Tonya travels back to the American Civil War era to meet James Hanger, an innovative inventor who revolutionized prosthetics. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:02:00 -0000 James Hanger: Inventor of the Modern Prosthetic Limb full 4 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Tonya travels back to the American Civil War era to meet James Hanger, an innovative inventor who revolutionized prosthetics. Tonya travels back to the American Civil War era to meet James Hanger, an innovative inventor who revolutionized prosthetics. Tonya travels back to the American Civil War era to meet James Hanger, an innovative inventor who revolutionized prosthetics.

]]> 978 no Vest Stoudt: Inventor of "Duck" Tape Join Tonya Infinity on her latest time-travel adventure as she meets Vest Stoudt, the innovative mind behind the creation of duct tape during World War II! Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:05:00 -0000 Vest Stoudt: Inventor of "Duck" Tape full 4 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya Infinity on her latest time-travel adventure as she meets Vest Stoudt, the innovative mind behind the creation of duct tape during World War II! Join Tonya Infinity on her latest time-travel adventure as she meets Vest Stoudt, the innovative mind behind the creation of duct tape during World War II! Join Tonya Infinity on her latest time-travel adventure as she meets Vest Stoudt, the innovative mind behind the creation of duct tape during World War II!

]]> 989 no Nat Love: Greatest Black Cowboy in the Old West Join a thrilling time-travel adventure to the American Wild West, where our heroine meets the legendary cowboy Nat Love, known as "Deadwood Dick." Experience his extraordinary life, from taming wild horses to epic cattle drives, and discover the daring exploits that made him a celebrated figure in American folklore. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:53:00 -0000 Nat Love: Greatest Black Cowboy in the Old West full 4 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join a thrilling time-travel adventure to the American Wild West, where our heroine meets the legendary cowboy Nat Love, known as "Deadwood Dick." Experience his extraordinary life, from taming wild horses to epic cattle drives, and discover the daring exploits that made him a celebrated figure in American folklore. Join a thrilling time-travel adventure to the American Wild West, where our heroine meets the legendary cowboy Nat Love, known as "Deadwood Dick." Experience his extraordinary life, from taming wild horses to epic cattle drives, and discover the daring exploits that made him a celebrated figure in American folklore. Join a thrilling time-travel adventure to the American Wild West, where our heroine meets the legendary cowboy Nat Love, known as "Deadwood Dick." Experience his extraordinary life, from taming wild horses to epic cattle drives, and discover the daring exploits that made him a celebrated figure in American folklore.

]]> 1061 no Clara Lemlich Join Tonya and Gertie as they travel to early 20th century New York City to meet the fierce and fearless Clara Lemlich. Learn about Clara's courageous fight for workers' rights, her impact on labor reform, and how her relentless spirit ignited a movement that changed America's labor landscape forever. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:53:14 -0000 Clara Lemlich full 4 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya and Gertie as they travel to early 20th century New York City to meet the fierce and fearless Clara Lemlich. Learn about Clara's courageous fight for workers' rights, her impact on labor reform, and how her relentless spirit ignited a movement that changed America's labor landscape forever. Join Tonya and Gertie as they travel to early 20th century New York City to meet the fierce and fearless Clara Lemlich. Learn about Clara's courageous fight for workers' rights, her impact on labor reform, and how her relentless spirit ignited a movement that changed America's labor landscape forever. Join Tonya and Gertie as they travel to early 20th century New York City to meet the fierce and fearless Clara Lemlich. Learn about Clara's courageous fight for workers' rights, her impact on labor reform, and how her relentless spirit ignited a movement that changed America's labor landscape forever.

]]> 976 no Bill Melendez Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a delightful journey through time to meet the legendary Peanuts animator Bill Melendez. Tue, 28 May 2024 16:37:25 -0000 Bill Melendez full 4 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a delightful journey through time to meet the legendary Peanuts animator Bill Melendez. Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a delightful journey through time to meet the legendary Peanuts animator Bill Melendez. Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a delightful journey through time to meet the legendary Peanuts animator Bill Melendez.

]]> 1041 no Sally Ride Join Tonya and Gertie as they explore the life and legacy of Sally Ride, the first American woman to soar into space! Tue, 21 May 2024 09:05:00 -0000 Sally Ride full 4 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya and Gertie as they explore the life and legacy of Sally Ride, the first American woman to soar into space! Join Tonya and Gertie as they explore the life and legacy of Sally Ride, the first American woman to soar into space! Join Tonya and Gertie as they explore the life and legacy of Sally Ride, the first American woman to soar into space!

]]> 1020 no Alvin Ailey Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a whirlwind adventure through time to meet the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey in 1960s New York City. In this episode, our dynamic duo witnesses the groundbreaking performance of "Revelations," explores Ailey's profound impact on modern dance, and discovers how his work celebrated Black culture and brought dance back to the people—and tortoises! Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:05:00 -0000 Alvin Ailey full 3 10 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a whirlwind adventure through time to meet the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey in 1960s New York City Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a whirlwind adventure through time to meet the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey in 1960s New York City. In this episode, our dynamic duo witnesses the groundbreaking performance of "Revelations," explores Ailey's profound impact on modern dance, and discovers how his work celebrated Black culture and brought dance back to the people—and tortoises! Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, for a whirlwind adventure through time to meet the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey in 1960s New York City. In this episode, our dynamic duo witnesses the groundbreaking performance of "Revelations," explores Ailey's profound impact on modern dance, and discovers how his work celebrated Black culture and brought dance back to the people—and tortoises!

]]> 968 no Walter Harper, Alaska’s Native Son Join Time Traveling Tonya and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend, Gertie, on a thrilling adventure to 1913 Alaska to meet Walter Harper, the first person to reach the summit of North America's tallest peak, Denali. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:57:00 -0000 Walter Harper, Alaska’s Native Son full 3 9 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Time Traveling Tonya and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend, Gertie, on a thrilling adventure to 1913 Alaska to meet Walter Harper, the first person to reach the summit of North America's tallest peak, Denali. Join Time Traveling Tonya and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend, Gertie, on a thrilling adventure to 1913 Alaska to meet Walter Harper, the first person to reach the summit of North America's tallest peak, Denali. Join Time Traveling Tonya and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend, Gertie, on a thrilling adventure to 1913 Alaska to meet Walter Harper, the first person to reach the summit of North America's tallest peak, Denali.

]]> 1082 no Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell Hop aboard this episode of Time Traveling Tonya for an inspiring journey back to 1849 with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie! Meet Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to become a doctor, at her graduation ceremony in Geneva, New York. Discover the challenges Elizabeth faced, from being rejected by over 20 medical schools to becoming the top of her class and a pioneering force for women in medicine. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:18:15 -0000 Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell full 3 8 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids op aboard this episode of Time Traveling Tonya for an inspiring journey back to 1849 with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie! Meet Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to become a doctor, at her graduation ceremony in Geneva, New York. Hop aboard this episode of Time Traveling Tonya for an inspiring journey back to 1849 with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie! Meet Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to become a doctor, at her graduation ceremony in Geneva, New York. Discover the challenges Elizabeth faced, from being rejected by over 20 medical schools to becoming the top of her class and a pioneering force for women in medicine. Hop aboard this episode of Time Traveling Tonya for an inspiring journey back to 1849 with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie! Meet Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to become a doctor, at her graduation ceremony in Geneva, New York. Discover the challenges Elizabeth faced, from being rejected by over 20 medical schools to becoming the top of her class and a pioneering force for women in medicine.

]]> 931 no Benjamin Franklin & America's First Volunteer Fire Station Hop aboard this time-traveling adventure with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the Galapagos tortoise, as they journey back to 1736 Philadelphia to meet Benjamin Franklin and explore America's first volunteer fire station. Discover how fires were fought before the invention of fire trucks and Dalmatians, and learn about Franklin's ingenious contributions to fire safety and the founding of the Union Fire Company. From horse-drawn fire engines to the origins of fire fighting techniques, join Tonya and Gertie as they uncover the history of fire service and the role of Dalmatians in fire stations. It's a historical ride filled with fun facts, laughter, and even a few Dalmatian puppies, proving that learning about the past can be as exciting as a fire truck siren! Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:03:50 -0000 Benjamin Franklin & America's First Volunteer Fire Station full 3 7 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Hop aboard this time-traveling adventure with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the Galapagos tortoise, as they journey back to 1736 Philadelphia to meet Benjamin Franklin and explore America's first volunteer fire station. Hop aboard this time-traveling adventure with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the Galapagos tortoise, as they journey back to 1736 Philadelphia to meet Benjamin Franklin and explore America's first volunteer fire station. Discover how fires were fought before the invention of fire trucks and Dalmatians, and learn about Franklin's ingenious contributions to fire safety and the founding of the Union Fire Company. From horse-drawn fire engines to the origins of fire fighting techniques, join Tonya and Gertie as they uncover the history of fire service and the role of Dalmatians in fire stations. It's a historical ride filled with fun facts, laughter, and even a few Dalmatian puppies, proving that learning about the past can be as exciting as a fire truck siren! Hop aboard this time-traveling adventure with Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie, the Galapagos tortoise, as they journey back to 1736 Philadelphia to meet Benjamin Franklin and explore America's first volunteer fire station. Discover how fires were fought before the invention of fire trucks and Dalmatians, and learn about Franklin's ingenious contributions to fire safety and the founding of the Union Fire Company. From horse-drawn fire engines to the origins of fire fighting techniques, join Tonya and Gertie as they uncover the history of fire service and the role of Dalmatians in fire stations. It's a historical ride filled with fun facts, laughter, and even a few Dalmatian puppies, proving that learning about the past can be as exciting as a fire truck siren!

]]> 1083 no Madam C.J. Walker Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie on a time-traveling adventure to 1906 Denver, Colorado, to meet the inspiring Madam C.J. Walker. Tonya, an aspiring young entrepreneur, learns valuable business lessons from Madam Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America. From humble beginnings, Madam Walker shares her journey of creating a successful line of hair care products for Black women, overcoming challenges, and becoming a savvy businesswoman. This episode is a perfect blend of history, inspiration, and fun, ideal for young listeners eager to learn about influential figures and the power of determination. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:05:00 -0000 Madam C.J. Walker full 3 5 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie on a time-traveling adventure to 1906 Denver, Colorado, to meet the inspiring Madam C.J. Walker. Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie on a time-traveling adventure to 1906 Denver, Colorado, to meet the inspiring Madam C.J. Walker. Tonya, an aspiring young entrepreneur, learns valuable business lessons from Madam Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America. From humble beginnings, Madam Walker shares her journey of creating a successful line of hair care products for Black women, overcoming challenges, and becoming a savvy businesswoman. This episode is a perfect blend of history, inspiration, and fun, ideal for young listeners eager to learn about influential figures and the power of determination. Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend Gertie on a time-traveling adventure to 1906 Denver, Colorado, to meet the inspiring Madam C.J. Walker. Tonya, an aspiring young entrepreneur, learns valuable business lessons from Madam Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America. From humble beginnings, Madam Walker shares her journey of creating a successful line of hair care products for Black women, overcoming challenges, and becoming a savvy businesswoman. This episode is a perfect blend of history, inspiration, and fun, ideal for young listeners eager to learn about influential figures and the power of determination.

]]> 1020 no Ted Fujita When Tonya is scared during a tornado watch, Gertie takes her to meet the man who first studied tornados and invented the Fujita “F Scale”. The Japanese-American meteorologist research revolutionized the knowledge of storms and helped the aviation field. He became known as “Mr. Tornado”. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:05:00 -0000 Ted Fujita full 3 4 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids When Tonya is scared during a tornado watch, Gertie takes her to meet the man who first studied tornados and invented the Fujita “F Scale”. When Tonya is scared during a tornado watch, Gertie takes her to meet the man who first studied tornados and invented the Fujita “F Scale”. The Japanese-American meteorologist research revolutionized the knowledge of storms and helped the aviation field. He became known as “Mr. Tornado”. When Tonya is scared during a tornado watch, Gertie takes her to meet the man who first studied tornados and invented the Fujita “F Scale”. The Japanese-American meteorologist research revolutionized the knowledge of storms and helped the aviation field. He became known as “Mr. Tornado”.

]]> 1079 no Judy Gentile Join Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend, Gertie, on a time-traveling adventure to learn about history's unsung heroes! In this episode, they meet Judy Gentile, a trailblazing advocate for people with disabilities. Despite facing her own challenges, Judy's determination and vision lead to significant changes at Michigan State University and beyond, paving the way for greater accessibility and rights for people with disabilities. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:05:00 -0000 Judy Gentile full 3 4 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend, Gertie, on a time-traveling adventure to learn about history's unsung heroes! Join Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend, Gertie, on a time-traveling adventure to learn about history's unsung heroes! In this episode, they meet Judy Gentile, a trailblazing advocate for people with disabilities. Despite facing her own challenges, Judy's determination and vision lead to significant changes at Michigan State University and beyond, paving the way for greater accessibility and rights for people with disabilities. Join Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend, Gertie, on a time-traveling adventure to learn about history's unsung heroes! In this episode, they meet Judy Gentile, a trailblazing advocate for people with disabilities. Despite facing her own challenges, Judy's determination and vision lead to significant changes at Michigan State University and beyond, paving the way for greater accessibility and rights for people with disabilities.

]]> 988 no Mary Shelley In this episode, Tonya and Gertie meet the legendary Mary Shelley in Geneva, Switzerland, during the Regency Era. Discover how Mary, inspired by her own life and the rainy Swiss Alps, crafts one of the most famous horror and science fiction novels ever written. Learn about the origins of "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," and how Mary's groundbreaking work at just 19 years old led to the birth of science fiction. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:09:35 -0000 Mary Shelley full 3 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids In this episode, Tonya and Gertie meet the legendary Mary Shelley in Geneva, Switzerland, during the Regency Era. In this episode, Tonya and Gertie meet the legendary Mary Shelley in Geneva, Switzerland, during the Regency Era. Discover how Mary, inspired by her own life and the rainy Swiss Alps, crafts one of the most famous horror and science fiction novels ever written. Learn about the origins of "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," and how Mary's groundbreaking work at just 19 years old led to the birth of science fiction. In this episode, Tonya and Gertie meet the legendary Mary Shelley in Geneva, Switzerland, during the Regency Era. Discover how Mary, inspired by her own life and the rainy Swiss Alps, crafts one of the most famous horror and science fiction novels ever written. Learn about the origins of "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," and how Mary's groundbreaking work at just 19 years old led to the birth of science fiction.

]]> 1053 no Ernest A. Hamwi Join Tonya Infinity as she takes you back to the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition to meet Ernest A. Hamwi, the inventor of the ice cream cone! Discover the fascinating history of this beloved treat as Tonya and Gertie explore the fair, learning about the origins of the cone and its impact on American culture. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:05:00 -0000 Ernest A. Hamwi full 3 2 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya Infinity as she takes you back to the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition to meet Ernest A. Hamwi, the inventor of the ice cream cone! Discover the fascinating history of this beloved treat as Tonya and Gertie explore the fair, learning about the origins of the cone and its impact on American culture. Join Tonya Infinity as she takes you back to the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition to meet Ernest A. Hamwi, the inventor of the ice cream cone! Discover the fascinating history of this beloved treat as Tonya and Gertie explore the fair, learning about the origins of the cone and its impact on American culture. Join Tonya Infinity as she takes you back to the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition to meet Ernest A. Hamwi, the inventor of the ice cream cone! Discover the fascinating history of this beloved treat as Tonya and Gertie explore the fair, learning about the origins of the cone and its impact on American culture.

]]> 984 no Dr. Rebekah Colberg Cabrera - “The Mother of Women’s Sports in Puerto Rico” Join Tonya Infinity as she takes you to 1938 Puerto Rico to meet the legendary Dr. Rebekah Colberg Cabrera, hailed as "The Mother of Women's Sports in Puerto Rico." From discus to javelin, and from Puerto Rico to Panama City, experience the excitement of the Central American and Caribbean Games and discover how Dr. Rebekah's determination and skill paved the way for future generations of female athletes. This episode is a thrilling blend of sports, history, and girl power, perfect for young listeners eager to learn about influential figures in sports history. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:05:00 -0000 Dr. Rebekah Colberg Cabrera - “The Mother of Women’s Sports in Puerto Rico” full 3 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya Infinity as she takes you to 1938 Puerto Rico to meet the legendary Dr. Rebekah Colberg Cabrera, hailed as "The Mother of Women's Sports in Puerto Rico." Join Tonya Infinity as she takes you to 1938 Puerto Rico to meet the legendary Dr. Rebekah Colberg Cabrera, hailed as "The Mother of Women's Sports in Puerto Rico." From discus to javelin, and from Puerto Rico to Panama City, experience the excitement of the Central American and Caribbean Games and discover how Dr. Rebekah's determination and skill paved the way for future generations of female athletes. This episode is a thrilling blend of sports, history, and girl power, perfect for young listeners eager to learn about influential figures in sports history. Join Tonya Infinity as she takes you to 1938 Puerto Rico to meet the legendary Dr. Rebekah Colberg Cabrera, hailed as "The Mother of Women's Sports in Puerto Rico." From discus to javelin, and from Puerto Rico to Panama City, experience the excitement of the Central American and Caribbean Games and discover how Dr. Rebekah's determination and skill paved the way for future generations of female athletes. This episode is a thrilling blend of sports, history, and girl power, perfect for young listeners eager to learn about influential figures in sports history.

]]> 953 no Idelisa Bonnelly - “The Mother of Marine Conservation in the Caribbean” Join Tonya and Gertie as they journey back to 1986 to meet the legendary Idelisa Bonnelly, known as "The Mother of Marine Conservation in the Caribbean." Discover how Idelisa's passion for the ocean led her from the Dominican Republic to New York City and back, founding the Institute of Marine Biology and creating the first Atlantic Ocean sanctuary for humpback whales. Learn about the importance of marine conservation, the challenges of protecting our oceans, and how Idelisa's work has made a lasting impact on both marine and human life. Perfect for young explorers and aspiring scientists, this episode is a tidal wave of fun facts, inspiring stories, and a few bathtub splashes! Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:56:38 -0000 Idelisa Bonnelly - “The Mother of Marine Conservation in the Caribbean” full 2 10 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya and Gertie as they journey back to 1986 to meet the legendary Idelisa Bonnelly, known as "The Mother of Marine Conservation in the Caribbean." Join Tonya and Gertie as they journey back to 1986 to meet the legendary Idelisa Bonnelly, known as "The Mother of Marine Conservation in the Caribbean." Discover how Idelisa's passion for the ocean led her from the Dominican Republic to New York City and back, founding the Institute of Marine Biology and creating the first Atlantic Ocean sanctuary for humpback whales. Learn about the importance of marine conservation, the challenges of protecting our oceans, and how Idelisa's work has made a lasting impact on both marine and human life. Perfect for young explorers and aspiring scientists, this episode is a tidal wave of fun facts, inspiring stories, and a few bathtub splashes! Join Tonya and Gertie as they journey back to 1986 to meet the legendary Idelisa Bonnelly, known as "The Mother of Marine Conservation in the Caribbean." Discover how Idelisa's passion for the ocean led her from the Dominican Republic to New York City and back, founding the Institute of Marine Biology and creating the first Atlantic Ocean sanctuary for humpback whales. Learn about the importance of marine conservation, the challenges of protecting our oceans, and how Idelisa's work has made a lasting impact on both marine and human life. Perfect for young explorers and aspiring scientists, this episode is a tidal wave of fun facts, inspiring stories, and a few bathtub splashes!

]]> 996 no Noor Inayat Khan ”Madeleine the Spy” Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend, Gertie the Galapagos tortoise, as they embark on a time-traveling journey to 1943 France during World War II. Meet the courageous Noor Inayat Khan, a real-life spy who bravely fought against the Nazis. Discover the world of secret codes, daring missions, and the power of resilience. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:55:04 -0000 Noor Inayat Khan ”Madeleine the Spy” full 2 9 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend, Gertie the Galapagos tortoise, as they embark on a time-traveling journey to 1943 France during World War II. Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend, Gertie the Galapagos tortoise, as they embark on a time-traveling journey to 1943 France during World War II. Meet the courageous Noor Inayat Khan, a real-life spy who bravely fought against the Nazis. Discover the world of secret codes, daring missions, and the power of resilience. Join Tonya Infinity and her best friend, Gertie the Galapagos tortoise, as they embark on a time-traveling journey to 1943 France during World War II. Meet the courageous Noor Inayat Khan, a real-life spy who bravely fought against the Nazis. Discover the world of secret codes, daring missions, and the power of resilience.

]]> 684 no Dr. Jonas Salk Tonya is nervous about having to get her shots, so Gertie takes her to meet Dr. Jonas Salk, the Jewish immigrant who invented the polio vaccine. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000 Dr. Jonas Salk full 2 8 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Tonya is nervous about having to get her shots, so Gertie takes her to meet Dr. Jonas Salk, the Jewish immigrant who invented the polio vaccine. Tonya is nervous about having to get her shots, so Gertie takes her to meet Dr. Jonas Salk, the Jewish immigrant who invented the polio vaccine. Tonya is nervous about having to get her shots, so Gertie takes her to meet Dr. Jonas Salk, the Jewish immigrant who invented the polio vaccine.

]]> 728 no Barbara Gittings Join Tonya Infinity and her Galapagos tortoise friend Gertie on a groovy time-travel adventure to 1965 Philadelphia to meet the inspiring Barbara Gittings, a pioneer in the LGBT civil rights movement. Learn about the struggles and triumphs of the early Pride Parades, the fight for equality, and how to be an ally in love. Perfect for young listeners and families, this episode mixes history, humor, and heart, teaching valuable lessons about acceptance and the power of standing up for what's right. Don't miss this enlightening journey back in time, where every moment is a lesson in love and equality! Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:05:00 -0000 Barbara Gittings full 2 7 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Tonya Infinity and her Galapagos tortoise friend Gertie on a groovy time-travel adventure to 1965 Philadelphia to meet the inspiring Barbara Gittings, a pioneer in the LGBT civil rights movement. Join Tonya Infinity and her Galapagos tortoise friend Gertie on a groovy time-travel adventure to 1965 Philadelphia to meet the inspiring Barbara Gittings, a pioneer in the LGBT civil rights movement. Learn about the struggles and triumphs of the early Pride Parades, the fight for equality, and how to be an ally in love. Perfect for young listeners and families, this episode mixes history, humor, and heart, teaching valuable lessons about acceptance and the power of standing up for what's right. Don't miss this enlightening journey back in time, where every moment is a lesson in love and equality! Join Tonya Infinity and her Galapagos tortoise friend Gertie on a groovy time-travel adventure to 1965 Philadelphia to meet the inspiring Barbara Gittings, a pioneer in the LGBT civil rights movement. Learn about the struggles and triumphs of the early Pride Parades, the fight for equality, and how to be an ally in love. Perfect for young listeners and families, this episode mixes history, humor, and heart, teaching valuable lessons about acceptance and the power of standing up for what's right. Don't miss this enlightening journey back in time, where every moment is a lesson in love and equality!

]]> 712 no Louis Braille In this episode, Tonya and Gertie zoom back to 19th-century Paris to meet the brilliant Louis Braille. Amidst thunderstorms and power outages, discover how Louis's innovative dot system opened a world of reading for the blind, proving that big changes can come from young minds. It's a perfect blend of fun and learning for kids eager to explore the past and its heroes. Tune in for a tale of creativity, courage, and dots that changed the world! Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:05:00 -0000 Louis Braille full 2 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join Gertie and Tonya as they zoom back to 19th-century Paris to meet the brilliant Louis Braille. In this episode, Tonya and Gertie zoom back to 19th-century Paris to meet the brilliant Louis Braille. Amidst thunderstorms and power outages, discover how Louis's innovative dot system opened a world of reading for the blind, proving that big changes can come from young minds. It's a perfect blend of fun and learning for kids eager to explore the past and its heroes. Tune in for a tale of creativity, courage, and dots that changed the world! In this episode, Tonya and Gertie zoom back to 19th-century Paris to meet the brilliant Louis Braille. Amidst thunderstorms and power outages, discover how Louis's innovative dot system opened a world of reading for the blind, proving that big changes can come from young minds. It's a perfect blend of fun and learning for kids eager to explore the past and its heroes. Tune in for a tale of creativity, courage, and dots that changed the world!

]]> 762 no Maria Martinez Buckle up for a time-traveling adventure with Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie! In this whirlwind episode, Tonya accidentally breaks her mom's vase and needs a replacement, fast. Where to find one? In the early 1900s with the Pueblo Indians, of course! Dive into the rich history, art, and resilience of the Pueblo people. From secret codes to cow manure-fired pottery, this episode is a roller coaster of fun! Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:23:39 -0000 Maria Martinez full 2 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids In this whirlwind episode, Tonya accidentally breaks her mom's vase and needs a replacement, fast. Where to find one? In the early 1900s with the Pueblo Indians, of course! Buckle up for a time-traveling adventure with Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie! In this whirlwind episode, Tonya accidentally breaks her mom's vase and needs a replacement, fast. Where to find one? In the early 1900s with the Pueblo Indians, of course! Dive into the rich history, art, and resilience of the Pueblo people. From secret codes to cow manure-fired pottery, this episode is a roller coaster of fun! Buckle up for a time-traveling adventure with Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie! In this whirlwind episode, Tonya accidentally breaks her mom's vase and needs a replacement, fast. Where to find one? In the early 1900s with the Pueblo Indians, of course! Dive into the rich history, art, and resilience of the Pueblo people. From secret codes to cow manure-fired pottery, this episode is a roller coaster of fun!

]]> 768 no Chef Joyce Chen Strap in and buckle up for a delicious journey through time and taste! In this episode, Tonya and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie, take your taste buds on a trip to 1958 to meet the incredible Joyce Chen! Discover how Joyce revolutionized Chinese cuisine in America, and learn why Tonya might just give up her beloved mac & cheese with dino-bite chicken nuggets for some scrumptious Moo Shu Pork and Peking Duck! Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:07:53 -0000 Chef Joyce Chen full 2 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Tonya and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie, take your taste buds on a trip to 1958 to meet the incredible Joyce Chen! Strap in and buckle up for a delicious journey through time and taste! In this episode, Tonya and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie, take your taste buds on a trip to 1958 to meet the incredible Joyce Chen! Discover how Joyce revolutionized Chinese cuisine in America, and learn why Tonya might just give up her beloved mac & cheese with dino-bite chicken nuggets for some scrumptious Moo Shu Pork and Peking Duck! Strap in and buckle up for a delicious journey through time and taste! In this episode, Tonya and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie, take your taste buds on a trip to 1958 to meet the incredible Joyce Chen! Discover how Joyce revolutionized Chinese cuisine in America, and learn why Tonya might just give up her beloved mac & cheese with dino-bite chicken nuggets for some scrumptious Moo Shu Pork and Peking Duck!

]]> 786 no Charles Darwin It’s Gertie’s birthday, so she takes Tonya to her birthplace, the Galapagos Islands, where they’ll meet Charles Darwin, the “Father of Evolution”. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:05:00 -0000 Charles Darwin full 2 3 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids It’s Gertie’s birthday, so she takes Tonya to her birthplace, the Galapagos Islands, where they’ll meet Charles Darwin, the “Father of Evolution”. It’s Gertie’s birthday, so she takes Tonya to her birthplace, the Galapagos Islands, where they’ll meet Charles Darwin, the “Father of Evolution”. It’s Gertie’s birthday, so she takes Tonya to her birthplace, the Galapagos Islands, where they’ll meet Charles Darwin, the “Father of Evolution”.

]]> 733 no Bessie Coleman Join 8-year-old Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie, as they hop on a magical time-traveling shell to meet the incredible Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman and Native American to earn an international aviation license! Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:05:00 -0000 Bessie Coleman full 2 2 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Join 8-year-old Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie, as they hop on a magical time-traveling shell to meet the incredible Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman and Native American to earn an international aviation license! Join 8-year-old Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie, as they hop on a magical time-traveling shell to meet the incredible Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman and Native American to earn an international aviation license! Join 8-year-old Tonya Infinity and her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Gertie, as they hop on a magical time-traveling shell to meet the incredible Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman and Native American to earn an international aviation license!

]]> 736 no Jackie Robinson In this exciting time-travel adventure, Tonya and Gertie use Gertie's special time-traveling shell to whisk you away to April 15, 1947, to witness one of the most iconic baseball games ever played! Perfect for young listeners who love adventures, history, and sports! Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:28:37 -0000 Jackie Robinson full 2 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids In this exciting time-travel adventure, Tonya and Gertie use Gertie's special time-traveling shell to whisk you away to April 15, 1947, to witness one of the most iconic baseball games ever played! Perfect for young listeners who love adventures, history, and sports! In this exciting time-travel adventure, Tonya and Gertie use Gertie's special time-traveling shell to whisk you away to April 15, 1947, to witness one of the most iconic baseball games ever played!


Perfect for young listeners who love adventures, history, and sports!

]]> 711 no Rockin' Robin https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-rockin-robin To get Tonya ready for her school’s sock hop dance, Gertie takes her to meet Bobby Day, the Black American singer who first recorded the song “Rockin’ Robin,” during the hip, cool era of rock n’ roll. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:05:01 -0000 full 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids To get Tonya ready for her school’s sock hop dance, Gertie takes her to meet Bobby Day, the Black American singer who first recorded the song “Rockin’ Robin,” during the hip, cool era of rock n’ roll. To get Tonya ready for her school’s sock hop dance, Gertie takes her to meet Bobby Day, the Black American singer who first recorded the song “Rockin’ Robin,” during the hip, cool era of rock n’ roll. 747 no Mamie Smith and The Jazz Hounds https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-mamie-smith Tonya is feeling blue, so Gertie helps her get out her sadness by taking her to meet the first African American woman blues artist whose song “Crazy Blues”, became a smash hit and revolutionized the blues genre, opening the doors of popular music to Black female artists. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:05:01 -0000 full 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Tonya is feeling blue, so Gertie helps her get out her sadness by taking her to meet the first African American woman blues artist whose song “Crazy Blues”, became a smash hit and revolutionized the blues genre, opening the doors of popular music to... Tonya is feeling blue, so Gertie helps her get out her sadness by taking her to meet the first African American woman blues artist whose song “Crazy Blues”, became a smash hit and revolutionized the blues genre, opening the doors of popular music to Black female artists. 886 no Vernon Dalhart https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-vernon-dalhart It’s Western theme time traveling and Tonya gets to meets the opera singer who recorded the first million-selling country song, and helped the recording industry see that country music could be popular. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:05:01 -0000 full 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids It’s Western theme time traveling and Tonya gets to meets the opera singer who recorded the first million-selling country song, and helped the recording industry see that country music could be popular. It’s Western theme time traveling and Tonya gets to meets the opera singer who recorded the first million-selling country song, and helped the recording industry see that country music could be popular. 832 no Irving Berlin https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-irving-berlin Tonya is practicing her audition for the school musical, so Gertie takes her to meet Irving Berlin, the Jewish Immigrant who would become one of the greatest American songwriters to ever live. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:05:01 -0000 full 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Tonya is practicing her audition for the school musical, so Gertie takes her to meet Irving Berlin, the Jewish Immigrant who would become one of the greatest American songwriters to ever live. Tonya is practicing her audition for the school musical, so Gertie takes her to meet Irving Berlin, the Jewish Immigrant who would become one of the greatest American songwriters to ever live. 779 no Happy Birthday https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-happy-birthday Tonya is curious to know how the Happy Birthday song came about, so Gertie takes her to meet the American sisters who originally wrote it for their kindergarten class. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:05:01 -0000 full 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Tonya is curious to know how the Happy Birthday song came about, so Gertie takes her to meet the American sisters who originally wrote it for their kindergarten class. Tonya is curious to know how the Happy Birthday song came about, so Gertie takes her to meet the American sisters who originally wrote it for their kindergarten class. 801 no Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-mozart Gertie takes Tonya on the road to meet Mozart, one of the most influential and prolific composers of the classical period, as he’s out on tour… just like a rock star! Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:05:01 -0000 full 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Gertie takes Tonya on the road to meet Mozart, one of the most influential and prolific composers of the classical period, as he’s out on tour… just like a rock star! Gertie takes Tonya on the road to meet Mozart, one of the most influential and prolific composers of the classical period, as he’s out on tour… just like a rock star! 906 no Scott Joplin https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-scott-joplin Tonya is introduced to rag time music, an old-fashioned player piano, and the era’s most popular song “The Entertainer,” written by the “King of Ragtime” Scott Joplin. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:05:01 -0000 full 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Tonya is introduced to rag time music, an old-fashioned player piano, and the era’s most popular song “The Entertainer,” written by the “King of Ragtime” Scott Joplin. Tonya is introduced to rag time music, an old-fashioned player piano, and the era’s most popular song “The Entertainer,” written by the “King of Ragtime” Scott Joplin. 750 no Take Me Out to the Ballgame https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-take-me-out-to-the-ballgame Tonya is a huge baseball fan, so as a special treat, Gertie takes her to get some peanuts, cracker jacks, and to meet the writers of the unofficial anthem for baseball, which turns out wasn’t really about baseball in the first place. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:05:01 -0000 full 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Tonya is a huge baseball fan, so as a special treat, Gertie takes her to get some peanuts, cracker jacks, and to meet the writers of the unofficial anthem for baseball, which turns out wasn’t really about baseball in the first place. Tonya is a huge baseball fan, so as a special treat, Gertie takes her to get some peanuts, cracker jacks, and to meet the writers of the unofficial anthem for baseball, which turns out wasn’t really about baseball in the first place. 827 no Celia Cruz https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-celia-cruz-v2 Tonya wants to salsa dance for the school talent show, so Gertie takes the not-so-talented-but-trying-her-best girl to meet Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa”! Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:03 -0000 full 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Tonya wants to salsa dance for the school talent show, so Gertie takes the not-so-talented-but-trying-her-best girl to meet Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa”! Tonya wants to salsa dance for the school talent show, so Gertie takes the not-so-talented-but-trying-her-best girl to meet Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa”! 764 no Time Traveling Tonya Trailer https://www.spreaker.com/user/15495495/ttt-60s-trailer Dive into the captivating adventures of Tonya Infinity, a lively 8-year-old, and Gertie, her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend with a magical time-traveling shell. Each episode is a thrilling journey through time, meeting historical figures who help Tonya solve her modern-day problems. Infused with laughter, learning, and awe-inspiring moments from the past, this podcast sparks curiosity and teaches kids the power of history in understanding our world today. Let the time-traveling begin! Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:18:09 -0000 trailer 1 GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids Dive into the captivating adventures of Tonya Infinity, a lively 8-year-old, and Gertie, her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend with a magical time-traveling shell. Each episode is a thrilling journey through time, meeting historical figures who... Dive into the captivating adventures of Tonya Infinity, a lively 8-year-old, and Gertie, her 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise friend with a magical time-traveling shell. Each episode is a thrilling journey through time, meeting historical figures who help Tonya solve her modern-day problems. Infused with laughter, learning, and awe-inspiring moments from the past, this podcast sparks curiosity and teaches kids the power of history in understanding our world today. Let the time-traveling begin! 62 no