Time Traveling Tonya

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Time Traveling Tonya episodes

November 07, 2023 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!
13 min
October 31, 2023 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!
13 min
October 24, 2023 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!
14 min
October 17, 2023 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”.
13 min
October 10, 2023 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!
13 min
October 03, 2023 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!
12 min
September 04, 2023 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.
13 min
August 28, 2023 Mamie Smith and The Jazz Hounds
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.
15 min
August 21, 2023 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.
14 min
August 14, 2023 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.
13 min

About Time Traveling Tonya

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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.