The Pass It On.com Podcast

Our new podcast episode features the incredible life of George Berci. Listen how he used his knowledge of mechanical engineering and medicine to transform the world of internal surgery. His determination to find a better way to transform the lives of millions.

Listen to part two of the story of how Lana Israel, PhD combined her passions of music and learning. She harnessed the power of music to optimize learning and transform education and kids' lives. Innovation... Pass It On.

Listen to our exciting new episode featuring the story of how Lana Israel, PhD discovered her passion for harnessesing the power of music to optimize learning and transform education. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

Listen to the wonderful story of how the love of skating on ice led to the invention of the Zamboni. From the first time humans thought to strap bones on their feet to skate on ice to the multiple attempts at creating a frozen surface good enough to use as a skating rink, to the athletic and popularity of Sonja Henie to how Frank Zamboni created the Zamboni as we know it today.

Listen to the amazing story of Larry Doby and others who achieved amazing feats of athleticism, inventiveness and fame but came in second place. Even though they were mostly forgotten by the general public, their stories and inspiring accomplishments are still worth remembering today.

In rural Sierra Leone, where distance often stands between children and their dreams, Mustapha's journey from shoeless schoolboy to education pioneer began with a two-mile walk to school. Decades later, he's still moving forward. Knowledge... Pass It On.

Listen to our latest podcast featuring the story of how the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was created & how it became a testament to the talent, dedication and passion of hundreds of women who played. They shattered stereotypes, captivated audiences and left an indelible mark on the history of American sport. Their story serves as a powerful reminder of the pioneering spirit that paved the way for the opportunities that female athletes enjoy today.

What if the most powerful love story in American history was written on a battlefield? Today, we're traveling back to the Civil War—an era of unimaginable courage, sacrifice, and against all odds… incredible love. Get ready to meet Sullivan and Sarah Bellew, and a letter that will absolutely take your breath away.

At 16, Allie Newman's life changed overnight when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. What followed was a grueling 12-month battle involving intensive chemotherapy, a hip replacement, total femur and knee replacement. After beating cancer once, she faced a devastating relapse requiring the removal of most of one lung. Now cancer-free for seven years, Allie has graduated college, traveled the world, and joined Teen Cancer America—an organization founded by The Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend—helping to create specialized cancer programs at 97 hospitals and impacting over 18,000 families. Listen to this episode featuring her simple but powerful message: resilience isn't just surviving the mountain in front of you, it's how you choose to climb it.

Among history's greatest composers—Bach, Handel, Mozart—one name stands apart: Ludwig van Beethoven. This is the story of a musical genius who faced an unthinkable fate. Just as he reached the height of his craft, Beethoven began losing his hearing. Instead of surrendering to his imparement he vowed to "seize fate by the throat" and composed his most transcendent work—a symphony so powerful it continues to move listeners today. Listen to our latest episode of how adversity transformed someone who was great into an even greater creative force and explore the story behind one of the most beloved pieces of music ever written.