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A fact based comedy podcast. Each week Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke take it in turns to research a topic and report back to the class.
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- 470 - 445 - Huey Lewis and the News
Huey Lewis (of the News) was born with the amazing name Hugh Cregg III and his road to the top of the charts was long and eventful, tune in to hear his wild life story!
Suggested by Ryan Rotigliano and Micaela McRae (CW: suicide)
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/lewis-huey
https://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_384_-_huey_lewis
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/huey-lewis-playing-to-win-186299/
https://www.bigissue.com/culture/music/huey-lewis-the-power-of-love-is-family/
https://daily.jstor.org/the-poet-who-wanted-to-be-eaten-by-vultures/
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Wed, 01 May 2024 - 1h 37min - 469 - 444 - The History of Guide Dogs
We're joined by Guide Dogs Ambassador (and great friend of the show) Michelle Brasier to tell us all about the history of Guide Dogs.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 15:22 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
Instagram:@DoGoOnPod
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 2h 04min - 468 - 443 - The Theft of The Scream
Recorded live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and in front of one of the wildest and hottest live audiences we've ever had, Jess tells us the tale of a rather unlikely art thief.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-11/scream-edvard-munch-art-heist/103423910
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mysterious-motives-behind-theft-scream-180964531/
‘The Man Who Stole The Scream' documentary 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSOFS56_AN8
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 1h 34min - 467 - 442 - The Pisces Submersible Rescue
This week we talk about Roger Mallinson and Roger Chapman who in 1973 found themselves at the heart of the deepest submarine rescue mission in history.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:29 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-23862359
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/06/22/pisces-iii-submersible-rescue-titanic/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue_of_Roger_Mallinson_and_Roger_Chapman
https://www.britannica.com/technology/submarine-naval-vessel
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Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 1h 57min - 466 - DGO Presents: Do Go On The Quiz Show Web Series (out now!)
Sliding into your feed to let you know that episode one of our new web series Do Go On: The Quiz Show premieres tonight! We have been quietly working away on this for months with the incredibly talented people at Stupid Old Studios.
Watch episode one onStupid Old Channel with Josh Earl and Frankie McNair, quizzing about the history of Google.
https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=uj4ZnYGWd8Fej4JG
New episodes will premier every Sunday night in April/May 2024, at 8pm (AEST) Melbourne time, we'll be in the chat if you want to comment along live with us.
World time zones listed below*
Watch the trailer right now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeUQq1oYWZY
*Melbourne, Australia Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 8:00 pm AEST
Auckland, New Zealand Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 10:00 pm NZST
Adelaide, Australia Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 7:30 pm ACST
Tokyo, Japan Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 7:00 pm JST
Perth, Australia Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 6:00 pm AWST
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSun, 7 Apr 2024 at 2:00 pm GST
Berlin, Germany Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 12:00 noon CEST
Cape Town, South Africa Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 12:00 noon SAST
London, United Kingdom Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 11:00 am BST
Reykjavik, Iceland Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 10:00 am GMT
New York, USA Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 6:00 am EDT
New Orleans, USA Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 5:00 am CDT
Los Angeles, USA Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 3:00 am PDT
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Sat, 06 Apr 2024 - 7min - 465 - 441 - Dune: The Unfilmable Novel
Dune is a 1965 science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, it has been described as 'unfilmable' but that hasn't stopped people from trying! Tune in to hear Dune (movie not novel) expert and friend of the show, AJ from Cult Popture explain its arduous (and ridiculous) journey from page to screen!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:19 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
You can find AJ's podcast here (the ep Jess & Dave appeared on and the recent Prime Mates Crossover): https://shows.acast.com/831d9c95-c466-4be2-a66f-2c6375cf8a8c/63f05383479d500011cdb820
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
Instagram:@DoGoOnPod
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 2h 12min - 464 - 440 - The Faraday Kidnapping
On the 6th of October, 1972 Mary Gibbs was teaching at her small country primary school when two armed men entered and loaded up the class into a van. This is one of the most infamous crimes in Australia's history!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:42 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
Instagram:@DoGoOnPod
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 2h 37min - 463 - 439 - Taffy Holden's Accidental Flight
On this week's episode we talk about the time a man accidentally flew a fighter jet. Yes, you read that correctly.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:01 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
Instagram:@DoGoOnPod
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/off-duty-pilot-lands-plane-saves-3640802
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden%27s_Lightning_flight
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk-down_aircraft_landing
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 2h 05min - 462 - 438 - The Rock 'n' Roll Murderer
Friend of the show, Cameron James, joins us this week to tell us a WILD tale about Rock N Roll, returning from the dead, and of course.... murder.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 15:17 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
See Cam's show at the Comedy Festival : Mixtape
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Check out our AACTA nominated web series:http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
Instagram:@DoGoOnPod
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 2h 15min - 461 - 437 - Denise Huskins; Real Life Gone Girl?
In 2015, a Californian man calls the Police to report that his girlfriend has been kidnapped. But this saga is only just beginning, and there are too many twists and turns to count. This is the story of Denise Huskins.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:05 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
Instagram:@DoGoOnPod
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://people.com/american-nightmare-where-are-denise-huskins-aaron-quinn-now
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 2h 25min - 460 - 436 - Weird Al Yankovic
Alfred Yankovic is probably most famous for changing the words of well known songs so that they are about food, but he's so much more than that! We get superfan Evan Munro-Smith on this week to talk about the man, the myth, the legend, Weird Al!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:11 (Evan begins his personal anecdote about Weird Al) then the topic proper begins at 26:03 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
Instagram:@DoGoOnPod
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 2h 46min - 459 - 435 - The Great Reality Show Swindle
Reality TV was taking the world by storm in around the turn of the century, but when a group of English fame seekers applied for this show, things were not all as they seemed! Tune in to hear Sammy P tell this tale!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:06 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
Instagram:@DoGoOnPod
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 1h 50min - 458 - 434 - Alice Roosevelt; The Original White House Wild Child
We've talked a fair bit about some of the US Presidents on this podcast, but we haven't talked enough about their kids. Teddy Roosevelt's eldest daughter, Alice, was social, political and fashion icon, and played by her own rules. Listen to this ep to hear about her wild life, alongside special guest Marcel Blanch de-Wilt!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:34 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Catch Marcel's shows at the MICF - Let Me Eat Cake and The Newlyweds
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Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
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Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/alice-roosevelt-longworth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Roosevelt_Longworth
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alice-Roosevelt-Longworth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt
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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 2h 07min - 457 - 433 - The Hunt For The Spy Who Betrayed Australia
This week we're joined by award winning investigative journalist, Joey Watson, to tell us the tale of his three year hunt for the spy who betrayed Australia. Full of intrigue and mystery, strap in for a wild ride!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:30 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Check out Joey's podcast 'Secrets We Keep: Nest of Traitors'
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Check out our AACTA nominated web series:http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
Instagram:@DoGoOnPod
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 2h 16min - 456 - 432 - Europe's Bizarre History of Putting Animals on Trial
In mediaeval and early modern Europe, there are many documented examples of animals being accused and tried for criminal offences, in this week's episode we are going to delve into this bizarre chapter of history!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:16 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Check out our merch:https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Check out our AACTA nominated web series:http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND CAPITAL PUNISHMENT OF ANIMALS by Edmund P. Evans (1906)
Changing Conceptions of Criminal Animals in Fourteenth by LB MacGregor
THE HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PROSECUTION AND PUNISHMENT OF ANIMALS By Jen Girgen (2003)
Rats, Pigs, and Statues on Trial: The Creation of Cultural Narratives in the Prosecution of Animals and Inanimate Objects by Paul Schiff Berman
Walter, E. V. (1985) "Nature on Trial: The Case of the Rooster That Laid an Egg," Comparative Civilizations Review: Vol. 10: No. 10, Article 7.
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 2h 01min - 455 - 431 - The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
This week we look at the fascinating life of 'The Mother of Forensic Science' Frances Glessner Lee, and her revolutionary Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:52 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon
Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
Check out our merch:https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Check out our AACTA nominated web series:http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-M-Pullman#ref323216
https://www.glessnerhouse.org/glessner-family
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-nutshell-studies/
https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2005/09/frances-glessner-lee-html
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 2h 00min - 454 - 430 - The Sinking of the Costa Concordia
On this episode, we learn all about the story that was on the front page of every newspaper in 2012 - the sinking of the Costa Concordia.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:08 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.britannica.com/event/Costa-Concordia-disaster
https://www.history.com/news/costa-concordia-cruise-ship-disaster-sinking-captain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco_Schettino
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Concordia_disaster
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Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 1h 53min - 453 - 429 - The Lake George Monster
In the summer of 1904, the small town of Hague, New York was terrorised by a mysterious water creature known as the Lake George Monster, this is its story!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:21 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
crimereads.com/the-business-of-blackmail-in-gilded-age-new-york
encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/mann-william-dalton-1839-1920
Lake Monster Mysteries: Investigating the World's Most Elusive Creatures
By Joe Nickell and Benjamin Radford
poststar.com/lifestyles/hometown/lake-george-monster-was-retaliation
skepticalinquirer.org/newsletter/lake-george-monster-hoax
spellmangallery.com/artists/harry-watrous
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Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 1h 46min - 452 - 428 - Antarctica's First Murder?
Our first episode of a new year we do a deep dive into what life is like for people who live year round in Antarctica, touching on a darker side when talking about the case of Australian Rodney Marks... possibly the continent's first murder victim.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:29 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32481442
https://allthatsinteresting.com/rodney-marks
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/antarctic-operations/stations/mawson/
https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/a-mysterious-death-at-the-south-pole-20131125
https://www.coolantarctica.com
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180810-villas-las-estrellas-antarctica-base-residents-surgery
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Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 2h 20min - 451 - 427 - Josephine Baker : The Showgirl Spy
On this epsiode we learn about the fascinating life of Josephine Baker - singer, dancer, actress and ... spy.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:37 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/josephine-baker-france-racism/
https://www.biography.com/performer/josephine-baker
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-josephine-baker-6485580
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Baker
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Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 1h 42min - 450 - 426 - The Sixth Backstreet Boy, Lou Pearlman
This week we are joined by Josh Earl to tell us about wild life of Lou Pearlman; blimp salesman, scam artist and the founding manager of both the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:21 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCRs0Ic3FI
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Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 1h 46min - 449 - 425 - The WWI Christmas Truce
On our annual Chrish-mish episode we look at Christmas during war time from 1899-1999. From the famous Christmas Truce of the First World War, rationing throughout WWII and the 'Christmas Miracle' of the Hungnam evacuation during the Korean War. Recorded live at Basement Comedy Club in Melbourne.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:46 (though as always, we go off on tangents)
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/anzac-christmas-hampers
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50805106
https://vwma.org.au/collections/home-page-stories/australian-christmases-at-war
https://www.historyextra.com/period/first-world-war/how-christmas-celebrated-during-ww1-wartime/
https://www.britannica.com/event/The-Christmas-Truce
https://play.acast.com/s/dansnowshistoryhit/the1914christmastruce-part2--acast8507fbd8
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Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 1h 33min - 448 - 424 - William McGonagall; History's Worst Poet
This week we are joined by the wonderful Evan Munro-Smith, to talk about a man often referred to as "the worst poet in the history of the English language" - William McGonagall.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:36 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/william-mcgonagall
https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poet/william-mcgonagall/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_McGonagall
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/William-McGonagall-The-bard-of-Dundee/
http://www.mcgonagall-online.org.uk/
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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 1h 41min - 447 - 423 - The Making of the Oxford Dictionary: a Tale of Murder and Insanity
Creating the Oxford English Dictionary was a mammoth task and the story takes some surprising twists and turns! This is the most voted for topic for this year's Blocktober, enjoy!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:25 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
britannica.com/topic/The-Oxford-English-Dictionary
oed.com/information/about-the-oed/history-of-the-oed/?tl=true
abc.net.au/news/2020-04-09/history-of-the-oxford-english-dictionary/12010628
baumanrarebooks.com/blog/story-behind-creation-oxford-english-dictionary/
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Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 2h 16min - 446 - 422 - The Satanic Panic
In the 1980s and 90s, a moral panic swept across the United States leading many to believe that an underground network of satanists was operating across America. It might seem laughable now, but the people who got swept up in the hysteria had their lives changed forever! Featuring special guest Bec Petraitis.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:07 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.thecut.com/2016/11/remembering-childhood-trauma-and-abuse-that-never-happened.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-10-27-ca-449-story.html
https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegislativeLibrary/Panic.html
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Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 1h 59min - 445 - 421 - Skinwalker Ranch
Skinwalker Ranch is the most studied paranormal hotspot in history situated in northeastern Utah, this 512-acre ranch is famed as a hotspot for everything from poltergeist phenomena and crop circles, to UFO sightings, dangerous electromagnetic forces, dancing fireballs, and cattle mutilations.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:15 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.utah.com/articles/post/what-is-skinwalker-ranch-and-whats-really-going-on-there
https://www.newsweek.com/ufo-skinwalker-ranch-utah-pentagon-paranormal-1701730
https://www.skinwalkerranch.com/
https://medium.com/the-para-scope/whats-really-happening-at-skinwalker-ranch-e16bf21416f6
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/skinwalker-ranch/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31a3DGLiB48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjaQXQg0dtI
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Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 1h 51min - 444 - 420 - The Real Men In Black
You've probably seen Will Smith and Tommy Lee-Jones in the movie, but did you know that some people claim to have had REAL encounters with the REAL 'Men In Black'? This week Matt investigates this mysterious organisation and our great pal Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall joins us for the ride.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:35 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 2h 32min - 443 - 419 - Accidental Inventions
This week's episode is devoted to accidental inventions. From the match stick, to Play-Doh, super glue, to the humble ice cream cone. It turns out many of our favourite inventions came about purely by accident. But it's no accident that on this episode we are joined by the great Michelle Brasier!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:52 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
Other inventions covered: Penicillin, Post-it notes, granny smith apples, microwave, smoke alarms
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kelloggs-corn-flakes-masturbation/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/accidental-invention-play-doh-180973527/
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Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 1h 57min - 442 - 418 - The Clydach Murders
It wouldn't be Block without some true crime, and this week we talk about the biggest police investigation in Welsh history - the Clydach Murders.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:35 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/nov/23/ukcrime
Murder in the Valleys , 2022
The Clydach Murders; A Miscarriage of Justice by John Morris
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/shadow-one-wales-worst-ever-19264258
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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 1h 51min - 441 - 417 - The Plot to Steal Abraham Lincoln's Body
In 1875 an audacious plot to steal President Abraham Lincoln's body was hatched by a rag tag gang of criminals - it's fair to say things didn't go plan! This is the 7th most voted for topic in this year's Block festival, enjoy!
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.americanheritage.com/plot-steal-lincolns-body
https://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jala/2629860.0029.107/--stealing-lincolns-body?rgn=main;view=fulltext
https://americanhistory.si.edu/lincoln/funeral-procession
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 2h 10min - 440 - 416 - The Tunguska event
At 7:14 AM on the 30th of June, 1908 there was an enormous explosion affecting more than 100 square km of pine forest near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in central Siberia. What caused this mysterious explosion? And are there lots of wild theories? Tune in to hear guest reporter Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall explain! This is the second episode of Block 2023!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 00:04:23 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Check out ATB's mammoth 400th episode of Two in the Think Tank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcqwvOc1m7s
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 1h 55min - 439 - 415 - Operation Paperclip
This week we talk about the controversial Operation Paperclip, a post World War II secret United States intelligence program that sponsored German scientists to immigrate to the USA. On paper, any Nazis or war criminals were to be excluded... but just how true would that be? This is the first episode of Block 2023!
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4443934.stm
https://www.npr.org/2014/02/15/275877755/the-secret-operation-to-bring-nazi-scientists-to-america
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/chasing-moon-wernher-von-braun-and-nazis/
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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 1h 57min - 438 - 414 - The Newsboy Strike of 1899
We’ve seen them in old timey movies, but I don’t think we really understand how important newsboys were to the distribution to news at the turn of the 20th century. And in 1899, the newsboys of New York took on two of the most powerful men in the US...
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:07 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/newsboy-strike-of-1899
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/newsboys-strike/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newsboys%27_strike_of_1899
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Pulitzer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Randolph_Hearst
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 1h 44min - 437 - 413 - The History of the St Kilda Football Club
The St Kilda FC was formed in 1873, from there it's been a wild ride - tune in to hear the story of one of the great sporting clubs of the world!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:12 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Listen to Matt on Nick's pod Unpluggered: https://unpluggered.captivate.fm/episode/you-go-for-the-saints-now-ft-matt-stewart
Nick's website: https://www.zerohanger.com/
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
youtube.com/watch?v=CWZYqbKYUdc
nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/nicky-winmars-stand
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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 4h 56min - 436 - 412 - Adidas Vs Puma, The Dassler Brothers Feud
In 1919, two brothers began making revolutionary sports shoes. The Dasslers were changing the game, until they had a massive falling out and started two rival companies... Adidas and Puma. This is the story of a feud that split an entire town and created two of the largest sports brands in the world. Featuring special guest Kirsty Webeck!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:42 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.adidassler.org/en/life-and-work/chronicle
https://allthatsinteresting.com/adolf-dassler
https://www.cnbc.com/2013/10/09/sporting-rivals-adidas-originals-puma-herzogenaurach.html
https://dasslerbrothers.weebly.com/
https://www.adidas-group.com/en/about/history/
https://about.puma.com/en/this-is-puma/history
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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 2h 24min - 435 - 411 - Cher: The Goddess of Pop
"Do you believe in life after love?" You read that in Cher's voice, but what do you know about her early life and career? This week, we explore the Goddess of Pop herself, Cher.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:52 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/how-infomercials-almost-ruined-chers-career/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cher
https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/_/zH6rkKoFLWkC?hl=en&kptab=getbook&gbpv=1
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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 2h 01min - 434 - 410 - The Exploding Whale of Florence Oregon (with NICK MASON)
On the 9th of November, 1970, a 45-foot sperm whale carcass washed up on the shore of Florence, Oregon. The way they decided to dispose of it has become a thing of legend. The Weekly Planet's Nick Mason joins us for this wild ride!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.ohs.org/blog/beached-whale-blow-up.cfm
https://allthatsinteresting.com/exploding-whale
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/11/13/oregon-whale-explosion-anniversary/
https://www.theexplodingwhale.com/evidence/resources/transcript
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-17285112
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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 1h 49min - 433 - 409 - Jacques Mesrine, The Man of A Thousand Faces
Jacques Mesrine started committing crimes from a young age and steadily rose through the ranks to become France's 'Public Enemy Number One.' Daring jailbreaks, outlandish heists and multiple murders went down on this man's wrap sheet, all whilst wearing elaborate disguises resulting in the nickname, The Man of a Thousand Faces.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:28 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/jacques-mesrine-le-grand-gangster-1766392.html
https://www.lemonde.fr/blog/moreas/2007/01/29/mesrine-ou-lart-du-nanar/
https://biographics.org/jacques-mesrine-public-enemy-1-kamikaze-of-crime/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Mesrine#
https://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/22339/1/jacques-mesrine-public-enemy
http://grands.criminels.free.fr/mesrine.html
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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 2h 00min - 432 - 408 - The History of Barbie
The Barbie movie has made over $1 Billion, so we're jumping on the bandwagon and learning about the history of the doll and its journey to superstardom with Barbie expert and friend of the show, AJ from Cult Popture!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
You can find AJ's podcast here (the ep Jess & Dave appeared on) :https://shows.acast.com/831d9c95-c466-4be2-a66f-2c6375cf8a8c/63f05383479d500011cdb820
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://shows.acast.com/831d9c95-c466-4be2-a66f-2c6375cf8a8c/a9fe4ae2-7bce-41e0-8eda-f59be4147027
https://www.slashfilm.com/1341484/an-exhaustive-guide-to-barbie-lore/
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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 2h 13min - 431 - 407 - The Real Pocahontas
You've probably grown up with the Disney film, but you might not know the story of the real life Pocahontas.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:37 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://time.com/5548379/pocahontas-real-meaning/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocahontas
https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/pocahontas-d-1617/
https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/pocahontas-her-life-and-legend.htm
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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 1h 32min - 430 - 406 - Princess/Spy Kawashima Yoshiko
Yoshiko Kawashima was born a Chinese princess in the Qing dynasty, but due to a string of events later became a Japanese spy known for cross dressing and becoming a master of disguise. It's a wild tale, enjoy!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:17 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
Manchu Princess, Japanese Spy by Phyllis Birnbaum
https://allthatsinteresting.com/yoshiko-kawashima
https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,798305,00.html
https://www.readex.com/blog/uncovering-incredible-story-yoshiko-kawashima-open-source-intelligence
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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 2h 07min - 429 - 405 - The Minister For Murder, Thomas Ley
Politicians aren't trusted by the public at the best of times, but one Australian member of parliament really lowered the bar. Thomas Ley was a Minister for Justice whose opponents and critics had a habit of dying in mysterious circumstances or 'disappearing.' Everything came to an eventual head with the infamous 'Chalk Pit Murder.' Joining us to hear all about it is Jackson Baly and Adam Carnevale from Sanspants Radio.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:35 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/ley-thomas-john-tom-7191
https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/ley-thomas-john.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Ley#
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/30518501
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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 1h 50min - 428 - 404 - Walter Cronkite
Often on Do Go On, we like to tell you about people whose name you probably recognise, but whose life you know little about. This week, we tell you all about 'The Most Trusted Man In America' - Walter Cronkite.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:16 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Walter-Cronkite
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/walter-cronkite-retires-from-cbs-evening-news
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Writing_69th
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/walter-we-hardly-knew-you-234885
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Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 1h 33min - 427 - 403 - The Beast of Gévaudan
In the 1670s a mysterious beast terrorised the villagers of the Gévaudan province in France, in this epic episode we hear the Beast's story - full of mystery, death, heroes, villains and lot of spot on French pronunciations, enjoy!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:54
(though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
Beast: Werewolves, Serial Killers, and Man-Eaters: The Mystery of the Monsters of the Gévaudan by S. R. Schwalb and Gustavo Sánchez Romero
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/beast-gevaudan-terrorized-france-countryside-180963820/
https://www.history.com/news/beast-gevaudan-france-theories
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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 3h 33min - 426 - 402 - The Great Wine Fraud
This week we are joined by our friend Suren Jayemanne to tell us all about The Great Wine Fraud. Mover and shaker Rudy Kurniawan made millions selling rare vintage wines, but all was not what it seemed.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:11 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Check out Suren and Matt's new TV show Good Tucker on SBS Food and see Suren's stand up show at Comedy Republic, July 22:
https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:229/38:482/
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
Sour Grapes (2016)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5728684/
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2016/sep/11/the-great-wine-fraud-a-vintage-swindle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Kurniawan
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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 - 1h 52min - 425 - 401 - The Tri-State Crematory Scandal
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a cremator decided to stop cremating and just keep the bodies? Well unfortunately we don't have to wonder, because in Georgia in the early 2000s, that exact thing happened. Warning: This is a bit of a creepy episode!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:40 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
Jana Cone’s articles in the Tifton Gazette: Part One, Two, Threeand Four
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/feb/12/horror-in-noble/
https://www.grunge.com/911165/the-chilling-tri-state-crematory-scandal-explained/
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna6891712
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Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 2h 01min - 424 - 400 - The Millennium Dome Heist
We celebrated our 400th epsiode with a live audience AND a crowd favourite - a heist episode. This one has all the makings of an action movie - bombs, elaborate plans, priceless jewels, and a super cool getaway vehicle.
Get a catch up live stream ticket to watch the episode, some behind the scenes stuff and of course our 400th episode after party:
https://www.trybooking.com/CICVA
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:20 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Dome_raid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcnST-qOZEc
https://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=82162&page=1
https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/millennium-dome-heist
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/18/dome1
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/24/dome.tonythompson
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Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 1h 29min - 423 - 399 - The DB Cooper Copycat Hijacking
On the 7th of April, 1972, United Airlines Flight 855, was en route to Los Angeles. 20 minutes after making a stopover in Denver, a passenger is noticed holding a hand grenade. From there, things get hectic! Is this a DB Cooper copycat? Or even DB Cooper up to his old tricks again? Tune in to hear this wild story!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 03:56 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/richard-floyd-mccoy-jr
https://fearoflanding.com/history/the-odd-story-of-richard-floyd-mccoy-jr/
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Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 2h 15min - 422 - Bonus: Fast X with Michelle Brasier (Patreon preview)
Toot toot! FasTen your seatbelts! By popular demand Michelle Brasier is here to tell us all about the latest instalment in the Fast and the Furious Franchise: Fast X. This is a preview of a Patreon bonus episode. To hear the full 90 minute ep as well as 180+ other bonus episodes, support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Also, go and see Michelle at the Edinburgh Fringe in August, 7pm at the Gilded Balloon:
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/michelle-brasier-reform
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Sun, 11 Jun 2023 - 27min - 421 - 398 - Mary, Queen of Scots
A queen at just six days old, the life of Mary, Queen of Scots was never going to be a normal one. But the twists, turns, and tragedy of her life are truly incredible.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:59 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/mary-queen-of-scots
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-mary-queen-scots-and-elizabeth-i-180970960/
https://britishheritage.com/history/mary-queen-scots-kill-lord-darnley
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-queen-of-Scotland
https://www.royal.uk/mary-queen-scots-r1542-1567
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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 2h 04min - 420 - 397 - Aviator Charles Kingsford Smith
You might have visited the airport in Sydney that's named after him, but what do you actually know about Australian aviator, Charles Kingsford Smith? This is the story of a man who fit A LOT into one lifetime.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:29
(though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Kingsford_Smith
https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/kingsford-smith-sir-charles-edward-6964
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/sir-charles-kingsford-smith/
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10676529
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Wed, 31 May 2023 - 1h 26min - 419 - 396 - Rosemary Brown: A Musical Seance
Rosemary Brown was a musician who collaborated with the all time greats of classical music - the twist is, this all happened from beyond the grave!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:43 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage into the World of the Weird by Dan Schreiber
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/05/rosemary-brown-liszt-beethoven-pianist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX477Zo7otg
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2001/dec/11/guardianobituaries
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Wed, 24 May 2023 - 1h 26min - 418 - 395 - The Great Australian Camel Race
In 1988, with a huge cash prize on the line, 69 competitors lined up for what would be the longest animal endurance race ever held - The Great Australian Camel Race. Travelling over 3000 kilometres across harsh desert, the entrants would face life threatening disease, floods and other perilous conditions as they raced over multiple months!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:19 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
ABC Radio National:The History Listen
https://www.oranafilms.com.au/the-great-camel-race/
https://m.facebook.com/people/The-Great-Australian-Camel-Race/100064859257976/
https://paddymchugh.com/past-projects.html
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Wed, 17 May 2023 - 2h 13min - 417 - 394 - The Kidnapping of Shergar
Thoroughbred racehorse, Shergar, was referred to as "a national hero in Ireland. ... one of the most recognizable sports personalities—horse or human—in Ireland." But then in 1983, in the middle of the night, he was taken. By whom and for what reason? Listen to find out!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:28 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21316921
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-44383969
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shergar
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/shergar-irish-horse-kidnap
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Wed, 10 May 2023 - 1h 37min - 416 - 393 - The Shaggs: The Best or Worst Band of All Time?
This week’s episode is about one of the most polarising bands of all time, The Shaggs! They've been described as both the best and the worst band of all time and have had many big name fans over the years such as Kurt Cobain and Frank Zappa. Their origin story is one of the least conventional we've come across, tune in to hear the story!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:58 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1999/09/27/meet-the-shaggs
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-story-of-the-shaggs-the-beatles/
‘Songs in the Key of Z The Curious Universe of Outsider Music’ by Irwin Chusid
https://theshaggs.bandcamp.com/album/philosophy-of-the-world
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Wed, 03 May 2023 - 1h 46min - 415 - 392 - History's Worst Popes
This week Dave takes us on a whistle stop tour through some of history's wildest, weirdest and wackiest Popes, all on the way to talking about a man who was possibly the wildest of them all... Pope Benedict IX, the only person to become Pope on three seperate occasions and the only person to ever SELL the Papacy.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 03:41 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.ranker.com/list/wild-papacy-of-pope-benedict-ix/genevieve-carlton
https://www.thevaticantickets.com/vatican-city-facts/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/papacy
https://www.insider.com/who-was-the-youngest-pope-2017-1
https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=1705
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Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 1h 39min - 414 - 391 - Chris McCandless ; 'Into The Wild'
In the early 90's, having just graduated from College, Chris McCandless packed a bag and took off on a roadtrip. He spent the next couple of years travelling, and his story has become something of a modern legend, particuarly in the USA.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:00 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-epic-journey-of-chris-mccandless
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_McCandless
https://www.christophermccandless.info/bio.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Emory-University
https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/how-chris-mccandless-died
https://sites.google.com/a/sdst.org/chris-mccandless/timeline
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 1h 28min - 413 - 390 - The Qantas Bomb Heist
On the 26th of May, 1971 Qantas received a phone call, there was a bomb on flight 755 from Sydney to London, if the plane dropped below 20,000 feet it would go off. Tune in to hear the story!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 00:06:11 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.crimetraveller.org/2017/12/qantas-bomb-hoax-australias-greatest-heist/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-13Yg3Fiq8s
https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/selwyn-william-16909
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Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 1h 41min - 412 - 389 - The Nome Serum Dog Sled Run
In 1925, the town of Nome in rural Alaska found itself facing a potentially catastrophic outbreak of diphtheria. Almost completely cut off from the rest of the world by the harsh Winter, the only way to get medicine in was via a relay of 20 teams of sled dogs. The inspiration for the cartoon film Balto, this is the true story of the Nome Serum Run.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:18 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report)
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
Icebound The Greatest Dog Story Ever Told (Discovery Channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQbJ1PNTZyo&t=10s
https://www.baltostruestory.net/serumrunsynopsisp2.htm
https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/togo/
https://www.maruskiyas.com/nome-alaska
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Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 2h 08min - 411 - 388 - The Hatton Garden Heist
It's a heist episode, and it's the best kind of heist - a bunch of old men, out for one last job.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 00:03:56 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatton_Garden_safe_deposit_burglary
https://www.theweek.co.uk/63246/how-the-real-hatton-garden-robbery-played-out
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/23/one-last-job-inside-story-of-the-hatton-garden-heist
https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/03/biggest-jewel-heist-in-british-history
https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-hatton-garden-criminals
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Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 1h 34min - 410 - 387 - Colonel Sanders
We're joined by KFC enthusiast Bec Petraitis to tell us about the wild early life of Colonel Sanders - there's gun fights and so many career changes, it's a wild ride.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:21 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Catch Bec's show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival : https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2023/shows/merry
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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 2h 34min - 409 - 386 - The Great Brink's Robbery
On the evening of January 17, 1950, employees of the Brink's Company in Boston, Massachusetts, were surprised by 5-7 masked men. Within minutes, they’d stolen more than $2.7 million in cash, checks and other securities, making it the largest ever robbery in the US at the time and kicking off a massive FBI led manhunt. Tune in to this week's episode to hear the story!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:28 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/brinks-robbery
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113268139/a-quarter-century-later-brinks/
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-americas-biggest-heist-the-great-brinks-robbery-fell-apart
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 1h 59min - 408 - 385 - The World Cup Trophy Heist
The Jules Rimet Trophy, awarded to the winner of the football World Cup, was stolen prior to the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England... what led to this was a fair bit of incompetence which didn't end with the theft! Joined by James Shakeshaft (Loremen Podcast) we hear this wild tale, enjoy!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 1h 47min - 407 - 384 - Nicolas Cage
This week we look at the man, the myth, the legend... Nicolas Cage. We talk about his family, his many movie roles and the time he blew a 150 million dollar fortune.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:06 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jul/20/nicolas-cage-frozen-ground
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/nicolas-cage-1999-cover-story-832684/
https://nymag.com/arts/articles/09/11/nymag-nicholascage091116.pdf
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/530681/9-bizarre-facts-about-nicolas-cage
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Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 1h 57min - 406 - 383 - The Chippendales Murders
You may know of the Chippendales Dancers, you may have even been to a Vegas show of theirs. What you might not know is how this male strip show came to be, and the wild antics that went on behind the scenes. Sex, drugs, alcohol, blackmail, arson.... murder.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:11 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3peO5EoD0YeRh7xcFMncDM?si=33df4ed2ab2b408c
https://allthatsinteresting.com/chippendales-murders
https://abc7chicago.com/chippendales-murders-chippendale-2020-abc-news-read-scott/11100167/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chippendales
https://nypost.com/article/dark-history-of-chippendales/
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Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 1h 44min - 405 - 382 - The Frederick Escape: The Ship that Never Was
The Macquarie Harbour Penal Station was known as an inescapable hell on earth, but on the eve of its closure a group of 10 men had an audacious plan to flee not only the penal colony, but the British Empire entirely. This is a wild story, enjoy!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 03:28 and ends around 01:58 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
The Ship That Never Was by Adam Courtenay
https://realhistory.co/2022/07/27/macquarie-harbour-penal-station/
https://www.ourtasmania.com.au/northwest/sarah-isld.html
https://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/L/Langerrareroune.htm
https://tasmaniantimes.com/2020/07/macquarie-harbour-penal-station-history/
https://www.strahanvillage.com.au/blog/the-original-people-of-tasmania-s-west-coast
https://eprints.utas.edu.au/220/2/02Whole.pdf
https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1341438/The-Wonder-Weekly-June-22.pdf
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Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 2h 22min - 404 - 381 - Indiana Jones
This week we are joined by our pal Marcel Blanche-de Wilt to tell us all about the world's most famous archeologist, Indiana Jones! How did the films come about, and what is the future of the franchise?
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 00:13:00 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 2h 48min - 403 - 380 - Operation Wrath of God
When the three men arrested for the Munich Massacre are released just weeks after Olympics, the Israeli government authorises Operation Wrath of God, a series of clandestine missions to take retribution against a list of targets they deemed responsible for the attack. This episode is part two of episode 379 on The Munich Olympic Massacre.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:03 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
Our History (2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUPr4IEBa0w&t=88s
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/an-eye-for-an-eye-20-11-2001/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Operation-Wrath-of-God
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillehammer_affair#cite_note-Haaretz-4
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2000/mar/26/jasonburke.theobserver1
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Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 1h 43min - 402 - 379 - The 1972 Munich Olympic Massacre
The 1972 Munich Olympics were described as "The Cheerful Games." But the sporting triumphs were overshadowed when halfway through the event, 8 terrorists from a group called Black September broke into the Olympic Village and took 11 members of the Israeli delegation hostage.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:15 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
One Day In September (1999)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0230591/
Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine - Vox
https://www.vox.com/2018/11/20/18079996/israel-palestine-conflict-guide-explainer
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/jun/26/munich-olympics-massacre-fight-for-remembrance
https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/munich-1972
https://www.britannica.com/event/Munich-1972-Olympic-Games
https://www.npr.org/2022/09/04/1116641214/munich-olympics-massacre-hostage-terrorism-israel-germany
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Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 2h 28min - 401 - 378 - Cowboy Bob
In Texas in the early 90's, a man in a ten gallon hat robbed a series of banks, walking away with thousands of dollars in cold hard cash. The FBI were left scratching their heads - who WAS this man, known only as Cowboy Bob?
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 00:3:42 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/cowboy-bob
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna10367955
https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-last-ride-of-cowboy-bob/
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2005/may/06/bank-robber-shot-dead-in-texas/
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kcUUy3r5w8BG7r44yqVWI?si=12d109d8827748e0
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Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 1h 45min - 400 - 377 - The Silk Road
The Silk Road, a dark web marketplace for buying drugs anonymously is the basis for one of the wildest true crime stories we've ever told, enjoy!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/04/silk-road-ross-ulbricht-drugs-murder
https://www.wired.com/2015/04/silk-road-1/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/29/silk-road-ross-ulbricht-sentenced
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Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 1h 59min - 399 - 376 - Clever Hans, The Smartest Horse
Clever Hans was a German horse that could apparently solve math problems, tell the time and even spell - but was the horse telling THE TRUTH?
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 03:44 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.damninteresting.com/clever-hans-the-math-horse/
https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1911/07/23/104872007.pdf
https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/clever-hans-the-horse-that-could-count-561cdd5a1eab
https://www.hestasaga.com/en/2021/01/29/part-1-the-discovery-of-wilhelm-von-osten/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/81063/story-lady-wonder-psychic-horse
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Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 1h 43min - 398 - 375 - Bette & Joan; A Lifelong Feud
Two Hollywood icons and a lifelong feud. This is the story of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and their petty feud that lasted a lifetime.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 01:22 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a20666/feud-bette-davis-joan-crawford-timeline/
https://black-and-white-movies.com/bette-davis-and-joan-crawford/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Crawford
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_Davis
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Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - 1h 52min - 397 - Introducing Australian True Crime
Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive. Emily Webb is a true crime author. And together with expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators and perpetrators, they probe the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncover the darkness at the heart of Australian life.
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Mon, 26 Dec 2022 - 0min - 396 - 374 - Tetris
This week we are joined by Tommy Dassalo and Karl Chandler from the Little Dum Dum Club, to hear about the surprising history of one of the world's best sellign video game... Tetris!
Matt brings up the names of the blocks from the original Nintendo game but these are fake, he fell for a meme/listicle! Disappointing!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 14:41 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 1h 44min - 395 - 373 - The Star Wars Holiday Special
On Friday, November 17th, 1978, a special television event billed as “a dazzling lineup of stars, animation, adventure, music and visual effects” aired on CBS in America. That TV event was the Star Wars Holiday Special, it was a bit of a disaster - tune in to hear the story!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 6:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72863/dark-side-oral-history-star-wars-holiday-special
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Wed, 14 Dec 2022 - 1h 53min - 394 - 372 - The Pont-Saint-Esprit mass poisoning
In 1951, hundreds of residents of the small French town of Pont-Saint-Esprit were struck down by a mystery illness that caused mass hallucinations. People thought they were being chased by tigers, others grabbed weapons and chased each other, one man jumped into a river because he thought his belly was being eaten by snakes. What had caused this mass event? Was it as something as innocent as bad food, or was there something much more sinister afoot?
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:28 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
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Wed, 07 Dec 2022 - 1h 57min - 393 - 371 - The Destruction of Pompeii by Mount Vesuvius
In AD 79 Mount Vesuvius violently erupted, destroying and Pompeii other nearby towns. Pompeii lay hidden under metres of ash for 1500 years, preserving much of the city and even the people that had died in the eruption. This is the number one topic for Block 2022!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:47 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
youtube.com/watch?v=gpv8BK_zgoY
https://museum.wa.gov.au/pompeii2010/daily-life/index.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/pompeii_portents_01.shtml
https://www.wired.com/2014/07/fantastically-wrong-doctrine-of-signatures/
https://www.world-archaeology.com/great-discoveries/great-discoveries-pompeii/
https://igppweb.ucsd.edu/~gabi/sio15/lectures/volcanoes/pliny.html
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Wed, 30 Nov 2022 - 2h 01min - 392 - 370 - The Mary Celeste (with Nick Mason)
Our second most voted for topic for Block 2022 is the mysterious story of the Mary Celeste; a ship found abandoned in the middle of nowhere.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:16 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://museumhack.com/mary-celeste/#easy-footnote-bottom-10-14127
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EPR4Ux-U6k
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/abandoned-ship-the-mary-celeste-174488104/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celeste
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2006/may/solved-mystery-mary-celeste
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Wed, 23 Nov 2022 - 1h 57min - 391 - 369 - The Night Witches
The Night Witches were an all-female squadron of badass bomber pilots who the Nazis were shit-scared of! Tune in for the story!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 3:36 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/06/night-witches-wwii-female-pilots
https://www.wrightmuseum.org/2020/10/01/the-soviet-night-witches/
http://thefemalesoldier.com/blog/marina-raskova
https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/the-red-air-force-night-witches-flight-of-the-rodina/
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Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 1h 29min - 390 - 368- The Stonewall Riots
This week we learn about one of the most significant events to occur in the LGBTQIA+ community - a riot that occured at the Stonewall Inn, in June 1969
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 4:40 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9wdMJmuBlA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_Inn
https://time.com/5598363/stonewall-beginnings-history/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots
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Wed, 09 Nov 2022 - 1h 50min - 389 - 367 - Woodstock '99: 'The Day The Music Died'
“On paper, it sounded like a great idea: let’s recreate Woodstock to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the peace and love music festival that sat at the epicentre of the hippie movement. Groovy. What followed was four days of carnage." Esquire Magazine. This is the 5th most voted for topic for this year's Block!
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Matt's stand up special: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a40769147/woodstock-99-true-story/
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/woodstock-99-and-the-rise-of-toxic-masculinity
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/19-worst-things-about-woodstock-99-176052/
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Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 2h 16min - 388 - Who Knew It with Matt Stewart (with Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke)
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart is a new comedy game show podcast hosted by Australian comedian Matt Stewart. This an exclusive episode for Do Go On listeners with guests Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke!
Listen/Subscribe to the show: https://shows.acast.com/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart
Support the show via http://patreon.com/dogoonpod and you can submit questions for the show!
See the show live, get tickets via: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/
Check out Matt's stand up special premiere this Wednesday: Matt Stewart: Live From Stupid Old Studios
Theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and Logo by @muzdoodles!
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Sun, 30 Oct 2022 - 33min - 387 - 366 - Whacka for Cloaca: the History of the Cloaca
There's one thing we love at Do Go On, and that's a triptych! Our friend (and yours) Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall joins us for the third report in the series ... this time, it's about cloacas!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 8.09 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 1h 57min - 386 - 365 - The Apollo 13 Space Disaster
Just two days into the Apollo 13 mission the command module suffers an unexpected and catastrophic explosion. All alone and 330,000 kilometres from Earth, the three astronauts on board must now fight for their lives... their mission to the Moon has just become the most daring survival mission in human history.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:00 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report)
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
13 Factors that saved Apollo 13
https://nasa.fandom.com/wiki/John_Aaron
https://history.nasa.gov/SP-4029/Apollo_13a_Summary.htm
https://www.thehistoryreader.com/historical-figures/jim-lovell/
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/apollo13.html
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/50-years-ago-houston-we-ve-had-a-problem
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Wed, 19 Oct 2022 - 2h 56min - 385 - 364 - The Tylenol Murders
This weeks episode was recording on the 40th anniversary of a crime that shocked a nation - the Chicago Tylenol murders!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 6:00 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5GJlN1F6xQ&t=323s
https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2022/09/us/tylenol-murders-cnnphotos/
https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/chicago-tylenol-murders/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982
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Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 2h 06min - 384 - 363 - The Deadly Dole Air Race
On a foggy Tuesday morning in 1927, 75,000 to 100,000 people stood at Oakland Airport to see off 8 planes on a daring air race from California to Hawaii. But the race was ill fated, before it even began - this is the story of the Deadly Dole Ari Race, the 9th most voted for topic for Blocktober 2022!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist10/27dolerace.html
Race to Hawaii by Jason Ryan
https://hiavps.com/Maitland.htm
http://www.century-of-flight.freeola.com/Aviation%20history/pathfinders/Kingsford%20Smith.htm
https://www.nla.gov.au/sites/default/files/crossingthepacific.pdf
http://archives.starbulletin.com/2003/12/29/features/story2.html
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Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 2h 45min - 383 - 362 - The Matrix
On this week's episode we are joined by Alexei Toliopoulos and Cameron James as we take the red pill and dive deep into the iconic film franchise, the Matrix!
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 15:14 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Check out Cam and Alexei’s new show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZiJnQrsyiM
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Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 2h 01min - 382 - 361 - The Hollywood Bandit
This week we look at Scott Scurlock AKA the 'Hollywood Bandit', a bank robber named after his use of elaborate disguises. Prosthetics, fake chins, moustaches, hats, wigs and glasses... he eluded authorities for years. Recorded live at The Ritz Cinema in Sydney.
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:23 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
The FBI Files:
Mastermind:
https://www.historylink.org/File/9043
https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19961130&slug=2362383
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Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 1h 39min - 381 - Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Shearing the Rams
An English-Born painter helped birth Australian Impressionism and along the way created perhaps the most iconic work of that movement. This is the story of Tom Roberts’ Shearing the Rams! Matt Stewart tells Shearing the Rams' story in this episode of Arty Facts.
Watch the video of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbBwMXTIVoc
'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts' is a joint production from Stupid Old Studios and the Do Go On podcast.
Do Go On are Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart.
Stupid Old Studios is an independent production house based in Melbourne Australia who specialise in making fine, handcrafted nonsense.
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Mon, 19 Sep 2022 - 27min - 380 - 360 - Alan Turing & The Enigma
You may have heard the name, or seen the movie, but this week we learn a bit more about Alan Turing, and cracking the Enigma code.
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alan-Turing
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/obituaries/alan-turing-overlooked.html
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/how-alan-turing-cracked-the-enigma-code
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Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 1h 41min - 379 - 359 - What Happened To The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
We've all heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but how many can you name? And what if I told you only one of them is still standing... So what the heck happened to the rest? Dave is back from his holiday to answer that question.
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
Discovery Channel Doco:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3RbnQlbyqw
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/seven-wonders-ancient-world
http://www.amazeingart.com/seven-wonders/7-wonders.html
https://www.britannica.com/list/new-seven-wonders-of-the-world
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Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 2h 32min - 378 - Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Vault
There are many abstract pieces of steel public art but there are few that have physically gone on a sightseeing tour of their own city. Ron Robertson-Swann's 'Vault' has been part of Melbourne since 1980 and continues to cause conversation. Jess Perkins tells Vault's story in this episode of Arty Facts.
Watch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/8b0JL91VUY0
'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts' is a joint production from Stupid Old Studios and the Do Go On podcast.
Do Go On are Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart.
Stupid Old Studios is an independent production house based in Melbourne Australia who specialise in making fine, handcrafted nonsense.
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This production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at http://cbf.org.au
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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 27min - 377 - 358 - The 1908 New York City to Paris Motor Race
After the success of the 1907 Peking to Paris Race (discussed in episode 348) an even more outrageous car race was organised, this is the wild story of the 1908 New York City to Paris Motor Race! We are joined by Sanspants Radio's Cass Paige and Joel Duscher!
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
‘Race of the Century: The Heroic True Story of the 1908 New York to Paris Auto Race’ by Julie M Fenster
https://www.thegreatautorace.com/race.htm
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/10/automobiles/10RACE.html
https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=132033&page=1
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Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 3h 54min - 376 - 357 - Princess Diana; The People's Princess
This week we are joined by the very funny Dee Fidge, who gives us a comprehensive (read; long) look into the life of the People's Princess, Diana. Or, Diana, as Matt calls her.
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Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
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Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 3h 19min - 375 - Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - The Keith Haring Mural
One day back in 1984, American artist Keith Haring went to work painting a mural at a Melbourne school. And decades later, the mural still stands today. Dave Warneke tells the story of Keith Haring's Melbourne mural in this episode of 'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts'.
Watch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/spfghk_RNco
'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts' is a joint production from Stupid Old Studios and the Do Go On podcast.
Do Go On are Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart.
Stupid Old Studios is an independent production house based in Melbourne Australia who specialise in making fine, handcrafted nonsense.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/stupidold
Instagram: http://instagram.com/stupidold
Facebook: http://facebook.com/stupidoldstudios
This production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at http://cbf.org.au
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://melbourneharingmural.com.au/buckley
https://www.haring.com/!/about-haring/transitions
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/keith-haring-mural-is-restored/
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Sun, 21 Aug 2022 - 26min - 374 - 356 - The Sinking of the MTS Oceanos
This week Matt and Jess are joined by comedian and friend, Kirsty Webeck, to hear the story about how an unlikely group sprung into action when the cruise ship they were on suddently started taking on water. A LOT of water.
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Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
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Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat:https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
Listen Now:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTS_Oceanos
https://www.oceanossinking.com/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60841291
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Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 2h 02min - 373 - Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Young and Jackson's 'Chloe'
Based on a poem, this critically acclaimed and award winning painting has caused controversy and uproar, has gotten soldiers out of strife and is intrinsically linked here, to the iconic Young and Jackson Hotel. This is the story of Jules Joseph Lefebvre’s Chloe.
'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts' is a joint production from Stupid Old Studios and the Do Go On podcast.
Do Go On are Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart.
Stupid Old Studios is an independent production house based in Melbourne Australia who specialise in making fine, handcrafted nonsense.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/stupidold
Instagram: http://instagram.com/stupidold
Facebook: http://facebook.com/stupidoldstudios
This production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at http://cbf.org.au
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.youngandjacksons.com.au/chloe
https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/chloe-jules-joseph-lefebvre
https://index-journal.org/issues/identity/evanescence-of-an-artist-s-model-by-katrina-kell
https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/young-jackson-s-princes-bridge-hotel
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/224814361
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/38559150
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Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - 28min - 372 - 355 - Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible is one of the highest grossing film franchises of all time - join guest Marcel Blanch-de Wilt as we go through the whole lot in one of our longest and Mission Impossiblest episodes yet!
Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod
Check out Marcel's website! : https://marcelblanchdewilt.com/
Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/
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Come see us live! : https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/
Twitter:@DoGoOnPod
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Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/
Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com
Our awesome theme song byEvan Munro-Smith and logo byPeader Thomas
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Wed, 10 Aug 2022 - 3h 44min - 371 - Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Joy Hester's 'Love I'
Joy Hester's 'Love I' is a fascinating piece with an equally fascinating story behind its creation. Affairs, angst and an art gallery built on an ancient cow burial ground all play an important role in the life of Joy Hester. Jess Perkins tells Joy Hester's story in this episode of 'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts'.
'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts' is a joint production from Stupid Old Studios and the Do Go On podcast.
Do Go On are Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart.
Stupid Old Studios is an independent production house based in Melbourne Australia who specialise in making fine, handcrafted nonsense.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/stupidold
Instagram: http://instagram.com/stupidold
Facbeook: http://facebook.com/stupidoldstudios
This production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at http://cbf.org.au
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Sat, 06 Aug 2022 - 27min
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