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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.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSee us live: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/  Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Watch out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasREFERENCES 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 20222h 32m

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.Twitter: http://twitter.com/stupidoldInstagram: http://instagram.com/stupidoldFacebook: http://facebook.com/stupidoldstudiosThis production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at http://cbf.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 202227 min

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!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/Check out Cass and Joel's podcasts: https://www.sanspantsradio.com/ Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasREFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:‘Race of the Century: The Heroic True Story of the 1908 New York to Paris Auto Race’ by Julie M Fensterhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/paris-or-bust-the-great-new-york-to-paris-auto-race-of-1908-116784616/https://www.thegreatautorace.com/race.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/10/automobiles/10RACE.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=132033&page=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 20223h 54m

Ep 357357 - 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.Follow Dee on Twitter and InstagramSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 20223h 19m

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/stupidoldInstagram: http://instagram.com/stupidoldFacebook: http://facebook.com/stupidoldstudiosThis production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at http://cbf.org.auREFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/essay/fragile-memories-keith-haring-and-the-water-window-mural-at-the-national-gallery-of-victoria/ https://melbourneharingmural.com.au/buckleyhttps://www.haring.com/!/about-haring/transitionshttps://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/art-and-design/article/keith-haring-painted-iconic-mural-collingwood-1984-now-its-come-out-hiding https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/keith-haring-mural-is-restored/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 202226 min

Ep 356356 - The Sinking of the MTS Oceanos

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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. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTS_Oceanoshttps://www.oceanossinking.com/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60841291https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moss-hills-story-the-sinking-of-the-oceanos/id1525651535?i=1000543446332 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 20222h 2m

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/stupidoldInstagram: http://instagram.com/stupidoldFacebook: http://facebook.com/stupidoldstudiosThis production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at http://cbf.org.auREFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.youngandjacksons.com.au/chloehttps://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/chloe-jules-joseph-lefebvrehttps://index-journal.org/issues/identity/evanescence-of-an-artist-s-model-by-katrina-kellhttps://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/chloes-encounter-scratches-surface-20040928-gdypav.htmlhttps://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/young-jackson-s-princes-bridge-hotelhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/224814361https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/38559150 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 202228 min

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/DoGoOnPodCheck out Marcel's website! : https://marcelblanchdewilt.com/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Come see us live! : https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 20223h 44m

Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Joy Hester's 'Love I'

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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/stupidoldInstagram: http://instagram.com/stupidoldFacbeook: http://facebook.com/stupidoldstudiosThis production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at http://cbf.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 202227 min

354 - The Controversial History of Monopoly

Monopoly is one of the best selling board games of all time, but it has a controversial history. The game’s inventor was an unemployed salesman named Charles B. Darrow who was struggling to put food on the table during the great depression - at least that was the commonly held belief for a long time. But actually, that’s only a tiny part of the story, tune in to hear more!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:The Monopolists by Mary Pilon: https://www.marypilon.com/monopolyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/business/behind-monopoly-an-inventor-who-didnt-pass-go.htmlhttps://www.henrygeorge.org/dodson_on_monopoly.htmhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/apr/11/secret-history-monopoly-capitalist-game-leftwing-originshttps://www.britannica.com/sports/Monopoly-board-gamehttps://www.thoughtco.com/monopoly-monopoly-charles-darrow-4079786https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Monopoly_(1999).pdfhttps://www.monopolyland.com/monopoly-pieces/https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2015/02/13/who-really-invented-monopoly.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20070716173348/http://tt.tf/gamehist/articles/eugene-raiford_ltr_02jan64.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 20222h 11m

Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - 'Portrait of a Lady'

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Mary Beale was a 17th-century trailblazing painter and her piece 'Portrait of a Lady' currently hangs at the National Gallery of Victoria. But who is the Lady? What the heck is a cartouche? And what's Mary Beale's whole deal? Dave Warneke explains 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.Watch this episode and others in the series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2TuMQ31VXvqtTGRMtAdRRnytOX07sHDeThis production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at http://cbf.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 202228 min

Ep 353353 - Eurovision

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It's the longest running TV Music Competition, but how much do you know about Eurovision? Michelle Brasier joins us for an introduction to Eurovision for people who have never watched the show, or are intimidated to start!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://eurovision.tv/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Eurovision_Song_Contesthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contesthttps://www.bbcamerica.com/blogs/what-is-eurovision-10-things-to-know-about-the-weird-and-wonderful-song-contest--1016148https://www.aussievision.net/post/when-eurovision-winners-didn-t-host-the-contest-a-look-back-in-historyhttps://eurovisionworld.com/esc/eurovisions-most-memorable-interval-actshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2022/0504/1295914-eurovision-controversies-israel-jordan-pingpong-maneskin-dana-international-conchita-wurst-cliff-richard/https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/22/eurovision-2021-12-of-the-contests-biggest-controversies-of-all-time-14575912/https://www.bustle.com/p/10-famous-eurovision-competitors-who-made-it-big-after-the-song-contest-27619259 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 20222h 30m

Ep 352352 - The Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping

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School bus driver Frank Edward "Ed" Ray has been buried alive. Worse, he's been buried alive with 26 children. Can Ed keep these kids alive? Can the police foil one of the largest mass kidnapping plots in US history before it's too late? Featuring special guest Cass Paige.Get tickets to see us in Sydney in September, and see Dave do Book Cheat live in London August 10:https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/  Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22570738/chowchilla-school-bus-kidnappinghttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/589819/california-school-bus-kidnappings-1976https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-frederick-woods-rare-photos-from-one-of-the-largest-kidnappings-in-u-s-history/33/https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/02/us/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-victim-trauma/index.htmlhttps://www.cityofchowchilla.org/216/Interesting-Facts-About-Chowchilla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 20221h 52m

Ep 351351 - The Greatest Ever Beer Run

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In November 1967 John ‘Chickie’ Donohue went on the most epic beer run of all time, from a New York Bar to the Vietnam War, tune in to hear the story! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:The Greatest Beer Run Ever by John Chick Donohue and J. T. Molloyhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/john-chickie-donohuehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4WAUmyKDq0&t=6shttps://nypost.com/2020/11/07/meet-the-man-who-brought-his-buddies-beer-in-the-vietnam-war/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfoaFasHN2Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 20221h 50m

Ep 350350 - Arctic Badass Peter Freuchen

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Peter Freuchen was many things : Arctic explorer, tool maker, prolific writer, actor and quiz show winner... and total badass.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/3425/the-remarkable-life-of-peter-freuchenhttps://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/peter-freuchen-13661.phphttps://historyofyesterday.com/did-peter-freuchen-survive-using-his-own-feces-or-was-he-full-of-crap-567d4a457118https://allthatsinteresting.com/peter-freuchenhttps://www.badassoftheweek.com/freuchenhttps://www.thuleexpeditions.com/the-original-thule-expeditionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uSbDFQ1UuU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 20221h 29m

349 - Cane Toads and Other Terrible Decisions with Animals

This week we look at the disastrous decision to introduce cane toads to "take care" of cane beetles in Northern Queensland. But they're not the first introduced species to run amuck; possums, lizards, fish and birds... turns out humans have been making bad decisions for centuries!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSee us live in Sydney in September and Book Cheat live in London: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/Cass and Jackson's podcasts: https://www.sanspantsradio.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES:https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/1803 https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Threats-to-Wildlife/Invasive-Species  https://australianfoodtimeline.com.au/wild-rabbits/ https://www.wwf.org.au/news/blogs/10-facts-about-cane-toads#gs.2i6ize https://pestsmart.org.au/toolkit-resource/how-did-the-cane-toad-arrive-in-australia/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 20221h 46m

348 - The 1907 Peking to Paris Motor Race

The week's episode is about the wild story of the Peking (now Beijing) to Paris motor race. Joining us for this epic adventure are Cass Paige and Joel Duscher from Sans Pants Radio, enjoy!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSee us live in Sydney in September: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/  Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/Check out Cass and Joel's podcasts: https://www.sanspantsradio.com/Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:Geoff Tibballs ‘Motor Racing's Strangest Races’https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/september-1997/57/1907-a-race-odysseyhttps://www.grunge.com/586510/peking-to-paris-the-crazy-true-story-of-the-1907-motor-race/https://peking2pariscar96.com/https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/03/05/peking-to-paris/?chrome=1https://www.endurorally.com/peking-to-paris-1907/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 20221h 58m

347 - The Nepalese Royal Family Massacre

In 2001, Nepal had three kings in three days. I don't want to give away too much more here, but the reason is one of the most shocking stories we've ever covered on the show... Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:Zero Hour, 2007:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYkX2NX1tBs  https://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/08/world/a-witness-to-massacre-in-nepal-tells-gory-details.html https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-01/how-a-lovesick-prince-wiped-out-nepals-royal-family/100056562https://mofa.gov.np/about-nepal/history-of-nepal/#:~:text=After%20the%20death%20of%20Yaksha,Gorkha%20with%20a%20Shah%20ruler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20221h 41m

346 - Ethel Livesey: Australia's Greatest Imposter

In Sydney 1945 Ethel Livesey was to marry Rex Beech. The press was dubbing it the society wedding of the year. But she wasn’t who she appeared to be. The truth was, she was Australia’s Greatest Imposter. This is the story of the Amazing Mrs Livesey!Read The Amazing Mrs Livesey by Freda Marnie Nicholls for the full storySupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:The Amazing Mrs Livesey by Freda Marnie Nicholls - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-amazing-mrs-livesey-freda-marnie-nicholls/book/9781760296193.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/mrs-ethel-livesey---australias-greatest-imposter/7315112https://www.britishpathe.com/video/ethel-livesey-tells-her-story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 20223h 26m

Ep 345345 - Dame Julie Andrews

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The hills are alive with the sound of ... three friends discussing the life and work of the world's honorary grandmother - Dame Julie Andrews. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.thelist.com/73049/fascinating-untold-life-julie-andrews/https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/inside-julie-andrews-childhood--25081803https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Andrewshttps://explore.newsner.com/julie-andrews-childhood-biological-father-parents-secret-love-child Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 20221h 34m

344 - Abebe Bikila and the 1960 Rome Olympics

This week we look at the historic 1960 Rome Olympics, as well as the incredible life of Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila - who seemingly came from no where to win the Olympic marathon barefoot.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://olympics.com/en/athletes/abebe-bikila https://www.olympics.com.au/games/rome-1960/https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/1047557/trailblazer-bikila-opened-the-way-for-african-marathon-runners https://www.thoughtco.com/1960-olympics-in-rome-1779605 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_Summer_Olympics#Highlights https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abebe-Bikila http://www.ethiopians.com/abebe.htm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 20221h 58m

343 - The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands

In 2004, the Australian Government passed an amendment specifying that marriage was be defined as a "union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others". In protest to this, a group set up the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands! This episode is about the Kingdom and Australia's Marriage Law Postal Survey.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://web.archive.org/web/20161110134815/http://gaykingdom.info/https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/nancy/episodes/nancy-podcast-make-australia-gay-againhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/australias-lgbt-only-islandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_and_Lesbian_Kingdom_of_the_Coral_Sea_Islandshttps://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/an-lgbtq-micronation-declared-war-on-australia-in-2004-and-a-sen_a_21726219https://www.theguardian.com/australia-new1s/2017/dec/07/marriage-equality-law-passes-australias-parliament-in-landslide-vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 20221h 28m

Ep 342342 - Grace O'Malley ; The Pirate Queen of Ireland

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Grace O'Malley (real name Gráinne Ní Mháille) was a badass Pirate Queen and an Irish folklore legend, and is one of the most influential people of the 16th Century in Ireland and England. Strap in for a wild ride!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodEmail us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.historyireland.com/early-modern-history-1500-1700/grainne-mhaol-pirate-queen-of-connacht-behind-the-legend/https://www.worldhistory.org/Grace_O'Malley/https://www.mayo-ireland.ie/en/about-mayo/history/grace-omalley-the-pirate-queen.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y4oNGHv7BAhttps://irishfolklore.wordpress.com/2021/01/08/grainne-mhaol-irelands-pirate-queen/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_O%27Malleyhttps://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/grace-o-malley-pirate-history-fact-fiction-legend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 20221h 31m

341 - The Unkillable Solider, Adrian Carton de Wiart

Adrian Carton Di Wiart fought in multiple wars, was shot several times, had a hand and an eye amputated and he still fought on! Is this our most badass war badass ever?Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our new merch store:https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ See Matt do stand up in Sydney (May 12) and Brisbane (May 19)https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/  Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonTwitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30685433 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Carton_de_Wiarthttps://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/the-irishman-who-led-one-of-wwii-s-greatest-escapes-1.3046235 https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/extraordinary-story-of-the-one-eyed-one-handed-war-hero-who-fell-in-love-with-poland-and-didnt-leave-for-twenty-years-9694https://allthatsinteresting.com/adrian-carton-de-wiart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 20221h 10m

340 - The Rise and Fall of Concorde

Concorde, the only successful supersonic airliner the world has ever known. It was cutting edge, super fast, and elegant. But what happened? We track the rise and fall of an aviation icon. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES:https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/yeager-breaks-sound-barrier https://blog.boomsupersonic.com/how-exactly-do-you-break-the-sound-barrier-369b37cc59dc https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/concorde.htmhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/concorde/anat-nf.htmlhttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/concorde-flying-what-was-it-like/index.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_France_Flight_4590https://www.heritageconcorde.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 20222h 21m

Ep 339339 - The Island of Dr Moreau (with NICK MASON)

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We're joined by our good friend (and the true host of the podcast) Nick Mason, as we hear about the batshit making of the 1996 film The Island of Dr Moreau. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ See us live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show See Matt and Alasdair at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(1996_film)https://www.ranker.com/list/island-of-dr-moreau-stories/anncasanohttps://www.inverse.com/entertainment/why-the-island-of-dr-moreau-became-one-of-the-most-notorious-movie-shoots-everLost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 20221h 2m

338 - A Brief History of Aviation (with Midflight Brawl)

This week we have a special episode of Do Go On, as we do a crossover with Luke Heggie and Nick Cody from Midflight Brawl. We start with a brief history of aviation, and see what it's all inevitably built towards... Biffs and brawls in the sky!Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIVSee our quiz show live in Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-showSee Matt and Alasdair live in Melbourne (with discount code 'dogoon'): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-dingSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.space.com/16657-worlds-first-commercial-airline-the-greatest-moments-in-flight.htmlhttps://www.budgetairlineguide.com/low-cost-airlines-history-how-it-all-got-started/https://gizmodo.com/what-international-air-travel-was-like-in-the-1930s-1471258414https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/roadwarriorvoices/2016/01/10/this-is-what-it-was-like-to-fly-in-the-1930s/83283086/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 20221h 34m

337 - The History of April Fools Day

Why did April 1 become the day of pranks? It's been around for a long time, but no one knows for sure - in today's episode we explore some of the theories before going through some of history's most memorable April Fools Day pranks, enjoy!Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIVSee our quiz show live in Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-showSee Matt and Alasdair live in Melbourne (with discount code 'dogoon'): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-dingSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.britannica.com/topic/April-Fools-Dayhttps://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2016/03/april-fools/https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/01/us/best-april-fools-day-pranks-trnd/index.htmlhttp://hoaxes.org/worstaprilfools.htmlhttp://hoaxes.org/aprilfoolhttps://www.bu.edu/articles/2009/how-a-bu-prof-april-fooled-the-country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 20221h 28m

336 - Shane Warne: The King of Spin

This week's episode is about the life of Shane Warne aka the Sheikh of Tweak, aka The Sultan of Spin. RIP King!Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIVSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicSee our quiz show live in Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show See Matt and Alasdair live in Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-05/shane-warne-obituary-dead-at-52/100885192https://iview.abc.net.au/show/7-30-special-the-shane-warne-interviewhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/warne-s-road-to-708-was-paved-by-dizzying-highs-and-numbing-lows-20220305-p5a227.htmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/the-good-the-bad-and-the-googly-20061221-gdp3jk.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 20222h 25m

335 - 13 Days as a Beatle (with Cameron James)

Have you ever dreamt of getting the call up to join the biggest band in the world? Well for Jimmie Nicol, this dream became a reality in 1964! Comedian Cameron James joins us to tell the story!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIVSee Cam's show: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/electric-dreamsSee our quiz show live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-showSee Matt and Alasdair at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 20221h 50m

Ep 334334 - Pan Am Flight 73

On September 5th, 1986, Pan Am flight 73 landed in Karachi, with the intention of a brief stop over before flying to Frankfurt. But the plane never left the tarmac, and dozens were killed and many more were injured over the next 17 hours.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIVSee our quiz show live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show See Matt and Alasdair at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://allthatsinteresting.com/neerja-bhanothttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neerja_Bhanothttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Am_Flight_73https://www.panam.org/global-era/591-neerja-bhanot-2https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35800683 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 20221h 22m

Ep 333333 - Hedy Lamarr ; Hollywood icon & inventor

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Cass Paige joins Do Go On this week, as we hear the story of Hollywood icon and noted 'bombshell', Hedy Lamarr. But her stunning looks get in the way of her true passion - inventing.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets to our four live podcasts in Melbourne, Sundays in April at 8:45pm at the European Bier Cafe:https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIV  Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicSee us live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show See Matt and Alasdair at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasREFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://hedylamarr.com/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/thank-world-war-ii-era-film-star-your-wi-fi-180971584/https://www.afr.com/companies/the-brighter-side-of-hedy-lamarr-19900518-kaml8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_LamarrBombshell : The Hedy Lamarr Story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 20221h 59m

Ep 332332 - The Fast And The Furious (with Michelle Brasier)

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We're joined by award winning actor, writer, comedian and friend, Michelle Brasier, to learn the entire plot of the Fast And The Furious franchise.Buy tickets to our four live podcasts in Melbourne, Sundays in April at 8:45pm at the European Bier Cafe:https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIV Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic See Do Go On Th Quiz Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show See Matt and Alasdair at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding See Michelle perform in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast and Brisbane: https://www.michellebrasier.com/tourStream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 20223h 22m

Ep 331331 - Raoul Wallenberg; The Swedish Schindler

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How did a Swedish architect save thousands of lives, trick Nazi's, and become an honorary citizen of multiple countries? Check out the story of WW2 badass, Raoul Wallenberg. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic See us live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show See Matt and Alasdair at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:http://wallenberg.umich.edu/raoul-wallenberg/the-story-of-raoul-wallenberg/budapest-and-heroism/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raoul_Wallenberghttps://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/raoul-wallenberg-and-the-rescue-of-jews-in-budapesthttps://rwi.lu.se/about/about-raoul-wallenberg/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXokkas1CZohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_honours_dedicated_to_Raoul_Wallenberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 20221h 38m

330 - Fordlandia: Henry Ford's Failed Utopia (with Cass Paige)

In the 1920s Henry Ford was one of the richest and most famous people in the world when he decided to set up the "perfect" city in the middle of the Amazon in Brazil. What could go wrong? Everything....Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicSee us live: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-showSee Matt live: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-dingTwitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasREFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/aug/19/lost-cities-10-fordlandia-failure-henry-ford-amazonhttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/20/world/americas/deep-in-brazils-amazon-exploring-the-ruins-of-fords-fantasyland.html?auth=login-email&login=emailhttps://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/19/books/review/Macintyre-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0https://www.damninteresting.com/the-ruins-of-fordlandia/https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105068620https://www.amazon.com/Fordlandia-Henry-Fords-Forgotten-Jungle/dp/0312429622https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Companyhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/henryford-antisemitism/https://www.britannica.com/science/rubber-chemical-compoundhttps://www.al.com/living/2013/01/post_89.htmlhttps://connecticuthistory.org/charles-goodyear-and-the-vulcanization-of-rubber/#:~:text=Even%20Goodyear's%20success%20was%20short,in%201860%2C%20%24200%2C000%20in%20debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 20221h 44m

329 - The 1955 Le Mans Disaster (with Cass Paige)

The 24 hour of Le Mans has been described as "probably the world’s best-known automobile race." But in 1955 it was rocked by an accident so devastating, it changed the world of motor racing forever. Joining us on this episode is special guest Cass Paige.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic See us live: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show See Matt live: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/why-champagne-on-the-podium-12706 https://www.gq.com.au/fitness/sport/the-most-iconic-moments-in-le-mans-history/image-gallery/645d00e7de7b16c7dbbf1982eec38fd7?pos=9https://www.theguardian.com/sport/1955/jun/13/motorracing http://www.ewilkins.com/wilko/lemans.htm https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/06/11/six-decades-on-a-look-back-at-the-tragedy-of-the-1955-24-hours-of-le-mans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 20221h 51m

328 - The Super Bowl

It's "easily the biggest sporting and television event in the United States", tune in to hear the story of the Super Bowl! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic See us live: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show See Matt live: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.oah.org/tah/other-content/the-history-of-the-super-bowl/https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/06/09/super-bowl-2018-requirements-minnesota-vikingshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh5jaFpbXUQhttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/1937396-the-history-of-the-super-bowlhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/527268/52-super-facts-your-super-bowl-party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 20222h 32m

327 - Who is Anna Delvey?

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On October 3, 2017 Anna Delvey was invited to meet her friend for lunch at Joan’s on Third in LA, when she arrived she was arrested. In this episode we find out what happened to the mysterious Anna Delvey.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasREFERENCES: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/anna-delvey-who-true-story-netflix-b1946329.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WGFfdt13zwhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/fake-heiress-anna-sorokin-im-dumb-greedy-person/story?id=80278091#:~:text=Following%20an%20investigation%20into%20the,just%20deal%20with%20the%20consequences.%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/04/my-misadventure-with-the-magician-of-manhattanhttps://www.thecut.com/2018/05/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 20221h 40m

326 - Live Aid (with Joel Zammit)

This week we look at Live Aid, the monumental 1985 music concert watched by just under 2 billion people across the planet. Queen, U2, Madonna, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Run DMC, Phil Collins, David Bowie, Tina Turner and many more came together to raise money to fight famine in Ethiopia. The intentions were good, but where did the money go? Get tickets to Do Go On: The Quiz Show at The Melbourne Comedy Festival April 4, 11 + 18:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPodCheck out Joel Zammit's Sanspants Radio podcasts: https://www.sanspantsradio.com/  Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic  Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasLIVE AID SET LIST:http://liveaid.free.fr/pages/liveaidtimesdetaileduk.html https://www.phillymag.com/news/2020/07/10/live-aid-history/ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/oct/17/popandrock5https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/oral-history-live-aid-ones-made-brighter-day-33-years-ago-174656465.html https://dangerousminds.net/comments/meet_david_weinstein_the_18-year-old_kid_who_opened_live_aidREFERENCES AND FURTHER READING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 20223h 3m

325 - Joan Of Arc

This week we look at the life of the French Heroine, Joan of Arc. This French peasant came from no where to lead an army that flipped the script on The Hundred Years War.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasREFERENCES AND FURTHER READINGhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Joan-of-Arc/ https://www.livescience.com/38288-joan-of-arc.html https://www.worldhistory.org/Hundred_Years'_War/ https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/siege-of-orleans https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/saint-joan-of-arc#section_1 https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/hundred-years-war https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_of_Arc  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 20222h 17m

324 - The Tromp Family Mystery

On the 30th of August 2016 Police arrived at the Tromp family home on a farm outside of Melbourne. This kicked off an investigation into a bizarre mystery involving a family road trip that zigzagged up the east coast of Australia, tune in for the story!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-37293494https://www.smh.com.au/national/bizarre-tale-of-tromp-family-road-trip-cloaked-in-mystery-20160901-gr6ujf.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4284496/Tromp-family-normal-bizarre-trip.htmlhttps://www.mamamia.com.au/tromp-family/https://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/4138637/man-finds-elder-missing-tromp-sister-in-back-of-ute/?cs=180 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 20221h 58m

Ep 323323 - The Theft of the Irish Crown Jewels

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In 1907, precious jewels were taken from one of the most impregnable, well-defended, and heavily guarded buildings in Ireland. But who took them, and how the bloody hell did they pull it off?Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/irish-crown-jewels-theft.amphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Crown_Jewelshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Vicarshttps://www.irishtimes.com/culture/the-mystery-of-the-missing-crown-jewels-1.1055099 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 20211h 42m

322 - The Santa Claus Bank Robbery

The truly festive tale of the time a guy named Marshall Ratliff decided to rob a bank whilst dressed as Santa Claus. Things didn't go so well and it sparked the biggest manhunt in the history of Texas! Recorded live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonTwitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_littlest_skyscraperhttps://thetexan.news/the-santa-who-tried-to-steal-christmas-a-story-of-a-failed-texas-bank-robbery/http://www.executedtoday.com/2008/11/19/1928-marshall-ratliff-santa-claus-bank-robbery/https://archive.org/details/StartlingDetectiveMar1930/page/n15/mode/2up?view=theaterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus_Bank_Robberyhttps://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/santa-claus-bank-robberyhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/609749/santa-claus-bank-robbery-1927 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 20211h 25m

321 - The Kangaroo Kicker

This is the story of an Australian who went to the US and gained fame as (quote) “the greatest kicker who ever wore a shoe in America”, before mysteriously disappearing. This is the story of Pat O’Dea, The Kangaroo Kicker.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.afl.com.au/news/368629/he-took-american-football-by-storm-then-disappeared-the-kangaroo-kickerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_O%27Deahttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/s/australian-academy-prepares-punters-us-college-football-155738233--nfl.htmlhttps://footballfoundation.org/hof_search.aspx?hof=2107https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/odea-patrick-john-pat-11285https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/68131203 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 20212h 7m

Ep 320320 - Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad

It's probably a name you recognise, but you'll have to listen to this story to find out why Harriet Tubman has been added to the Do Go On List of Badasses! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubmanhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Harriet-Tubmanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_Railroadhttps://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/harriet-tubmanhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/true-story-harriet-tubman-movie-180973413/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 20211h 53m

319 - Vincent Gigante, The Oddfather

On this episode we track the rise of 'The Five Families' of New York City's Mafia and in particular follow the life of Vincent "The Chin" Gigante. Also nicknamed "The Oddfather," Gigante was a mob boss who faked illness for DECADES to avoid being brought to justice.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/20/obituaries/vincent-gigante-mob-boss-who-feigned-incompetence-to-avoid-jail.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Salvatore-Maranzanohttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Lucky-Luciano https://www.sunjournal.com/2005/12/20/mafia-oddfather-vincent-chin-gigante-dies-us-prison-77/https://www.vice.com/en/article/5gqpzk/the-strange-saga-of-the-odd-father-the-mob-boss-who-faked-mental-illness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 20211h 26m

318 - The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Coughing Scandal

This is a story about one of the 21st century's strangest crimes, one that has been dubbed a peculiarly British heist. Tune in to hear the story!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/apr/07/coughing-major-millionaire-case-not-black-and-white-says-quiz-writerhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2006/jul/17/couldthewhowantstobeamihttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/inside-the-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-cheating-scandal/5W4WOLIOV4JWIUABZIUJLMCQ4Q/https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2003/apr/19/weekend7.weekend6http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6548721.stmhttps://www.vulture.com/2020/05/quiz-paddy-spooner-the-consortium.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 20213h 30m

317 - Lit For Clit, The History of The Clitoris (with Alasdair Tremblay Birchall)

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Following his episode on Keen For Peen, The History of The Penis, our dear friend Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall tells us about the history of the clitoris. This is the second most voted for topic in Block 2021!Watch/listen to Al and Andy's 300 sketches from their show Two In The Think Tank:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdFAFB1wRS0 https://play.acast.com/s/two-in-the-think-tank Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 20212h 17m

Ep 316316 - The Murder in Room 1046

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In January 1935, a man checked in to a hotel in Kansas City. A few days later, he was dead. But his death raised a lot more questions. Who was this man? And who killed him? Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://kchistory.org/blog/mystery-room-1046-pt-1-roland-t-owenhttps://www.historicmysteries.com/roland-t-owen-murder-room-1046/https://allthatsinteresting.com/room-1046-murder-roland-t-owenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Artemus_Ogletreehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDeFSOUHdH4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 20211h 49m

315 - The Lost Island of Atlantis (with NICK MASON)

Atlantis, the mysterious island nation that sunk under the sea has been the subject of fascination for more than 2000 years, in this episode we discuss the stories origin and how the mythology developed with guest Nick Mason from the Weekly Planet!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: [email protected] Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/atlantishttps://www.history.com/news/top-6-theories-about-atlantishttps://www.livescience.com/23217-lost-city-of-atlantis.htmlhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/atlantishttps://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/madame-blavatsky-and-theosophy/https://www.wired.com/2016/05/geeks-guide-mark-adams/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ignatius-Donnellyhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Helena-Blavatsky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 20212h 38m