Time Traveling Tonya

Time Traveling Tonya

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!

Episodes

Time Traveling Tonya Trailer

July 12, 2023 • 1 min
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 i...
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Celia Cruz

July 17, 2023 • 12 mins
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”!
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame

July 17, 2023 • 13 mins
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.
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Scott Joplin

July 21, 2023 • 12 mins
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.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

July 24, 2023 • 15 mins
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!
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Happy Birthday

August 7, 2023 • 13 mins
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.
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Irving Berlin

August 14, 2023 • 12 mins
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.
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Vernon Dalhart

August 21, 2023 • 13 mins
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.
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Mamie Smith and The Jazz Hounds

August 28, 2023 • 14 mins
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.
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Rockin' Robin

September 4, 2023 • 12 mins
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.
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Jackie Robinson

October 3, 2023 • 11 mins
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!
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Bessie Coleman

October 10, 2023 • 12 mins
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!
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Charles Darwin

October 17, 2023 • 12 mins
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”.
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Chef Joyce Chen

October 24, 2023 • 13 mins
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!
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Maria Martinez

October 31, 2023 • 12 mins
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...
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Louis Braille

November 7, 2023 • 12 mins
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...
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Barbara Gittings

November 14, 2023 • 11 mins
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 lesson...
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Dr. Jonas Salk

November 21, 2023 • 12 mins
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.
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Noor Inayat Khan ”Madeleine the Spy”

November 28, 2023 • 11 mins
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.
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Idelisa Bonnelly - “The Mother of Marine Conservation in the Caribbean”

December 7, 2023 • 16 mins
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 challeng...
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