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Ep 314314 - The Oak Island Mystery

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Off the coast of Nova Scotia lies Oak Island - wrapped in mystery, secrets and pirate treasure. 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 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/ REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.oakislandmoneypit.com/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/a36082822/the-real-story-of-the-oak-island-money-pit/  https://www.oakislandtours.ca/the-onslow-company.htmlhttps://www.history.co.uk/shows/the-curse-of-oak-island/articles/the-curse-of-oak-island-%25E2%2580%2593-season-six-finds-and-theories https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Island_mysteryhttps://www.history.co.uk/shows/the-curse-of-oak-island/articles/the-top-25-treasures-discovered-on-oak-island-so-farhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGsycyEd3FEhttps://www.oakislandmystery.com/the-mystery/popular-theories/william-phips-concepcionhttps://www.oakislandtreasure.co.uk/research-documents/research/william-s-crooker/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a34676001/curse-of-oak-island-money-pit-william-phips-theory/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 20211h 45m

313 - The Assassination of JFK

Part two in our mini series on US President John F. Kennedy, on this episode we look at the last 24 hours of his life, his assassination in Dallas and its the aftermath as well as the many conspiracies tied to his death. Was Lee Harvey Oswald the lone shooter that day? Or were there other forces at play?Get tickets to our Chrish-Mish live show (or add your name to thewait list as more tickets will be released soon when restrictions are lifted)https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/16186 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​ For tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 20212h 12m

312 - The Life of JFK

John F. Kennedy is the youngest person to be elected as President Of The United States. On this episode we track his meteoric rise from a childhood racked with illness through to becoming the most powerful man in the world. On next week's episode we'll cover his assassination and the conspiracy theories tied to that tragic event. Get tickets to our Chrish-Mish live show (or add your now to thewait list as more tickets will be released soon when restrictions are lifted)https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/16186 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 episodeswith bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:JFK, four part series:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3154424/ https://www.history.com/news/joseph-kennedy-wealth-alcohol-prohibition https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/kennedy-wealth/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-kennedy-idUSKBN18M0CH https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/rosemary-kennedy-inspiration-and-revelationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Kennedy#Later_life https://www.britannica.com/biography/Joseph-P-Kennedy  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_P._Kennedy_Sr.https://allthatsinteresting.com/rosemary-kennedy-lobotomy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 20212h 19m

311 - John Wayne Gacy: The Killer Clown

Each October (aka Blocktober) we do the most requested and voted for topics! To kick it off this year, we are talking about the Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy - one of modern history's worst serial killers. (Might be a good one to skip if you're not in the mood for grimness!) 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​ For tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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.newyorker.com/magazine/1994/04/18/conversations-with-a-killerhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-john-wayne-gacy-timeline-htmlstory.htmlhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-john-wayne-gacy-victims-20181215-htmlstory.htmlhttps://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/why-was-john-wayne-gacy-victim-robert-piests-disappearance-treated-more-seriouslyhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/john-wayne-gacyhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/john-wayne-gacy/https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Wayne-Gacyhttps://murderpedia.org/male.G/g1/gacy-john-wayne.htmhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt14111774/https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/secret-gacy-tapes-reveal-killers-casual-approach-to-murder/2498596/https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/john-wayne-gacy-devil-in-disguise/6713218129274915112?https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/john-wayne-gacy-docuseries-asks-if-he-might-have-killed-n1261590http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/gacy237.htmhttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/john-wayne-gacy-devil-in-disguise-peacock-true-crime-series-1151885/https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/7/25/22582655/new-podcast-serial-killer-john-wayne-gacy-raises-questions-police-investigationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdm5WbIle64https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacyhttps://archive.org/details/burieddreamsinsi00cahi/page/n7/mode/2uphttps://screenrant.com/it-true-story-pennywise-inspirations/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a24269889/john-wayne-gacy-kim-byers-lund-interview/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-06-19-9406190098-story.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20160303221106/https://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/last-meals/Content?oid=1082921 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 20211h 52m

Ep 310310 - The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

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In the early hours of March 18 1990, two thieves entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 81 minutes later, they left with 13 paintings worth over $250 million. Who were they? Let's find out.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​ For tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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.gardnermuseum.org/about/theft-storyhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/isabella-stewart-gardner-museum-heisthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mobster-who-may-be-last-living-person-knowledge-gardner-museum-heist-set-be-released-prison-180971700/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabella_Stewart_Gardner_Museum_theft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 20211h 21m

Ep 309309 - The FIFA World Cup (with Michael Hing)

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Michael Hing (triple j, Dragon Friends, Celebrity Letters and Numbers) joins us this week to tell us about the FIFA World Cup, and some of the wild stories that have happened in the long history of the Cup.Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonFor tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on November 26: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummy Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 20211h 47m

308 - The Disappearance of 'The Canoe Man'

In March 2002, prison guard John Darwin was seen paddling out to sea in his kayak, but was not seen returning. A massive search was undertaken but he was not found and Darwin was presumed dead. That was until five years later when he walked into a London police station claiming to have amnesia. So where the hell had he been?Vote for BLOCK-BUSTER-TOBER (where we do the biggest and most popular topics in October): https://bit.ly/BLOCK2021Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonFor tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on November 26: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummy Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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 ThomasREFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:Back From The Dead: The John Darwin Story (documentary)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXXaP1NIJn8Canoe Man (Dramatisation)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_6kA1HH--Y https://pressgazette.co.uk/david-leighs-panama-paperchase/https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/john-darwin-missing-five-years-3730425https://metro.co.uk/2007/12/10/darwins-beard-disguise-revealed-by-police-589075/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-500944/John-Darwin-reached-hideaway-coffin-shaped-door.htmlhttps://metro.co.uk/2008/07/23/revealed-the-words-which-caught-anne-darwin-305728/ https://web.archive.org/web/20071208152437/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/12/06/ncanoe906.xmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-12214355https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/dec/17/canoe-man-john-darwin-arrestedhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/canoe-man-john-darwin-who-23334833https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/11/29/anna-avramenko-john-darwin_n_4359447.html https://social.shorthand.com/TheNorthernEcho/3gttWa568j/john-canoe-man-darwin-the-full-story https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/david-leigh-wins-london-press-304563https://pressgazette.co.uk/david-leighs-panama-paperchase/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-12214355https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Darwin_disappearance_casehttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-37551735https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14779112/canoe-man-john-darwin-insurance-scam-wife-anne/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/canoehttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/08/anne-darwin-deceiving-my-sons-was-unforgivablehttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/canoe-man-john-darwin-who-23334833https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/11/29/anna-avramenko-john-darwin_n_4359447.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 20211h 36m

307 - Argentina's Heist of the Century

At 12.38 on the afternoon of January 13th, 2006, the local police received a call - a bank robbery was in progress at the Acassuso branch of the Banco Rio, one of Argentina's big banks. What followed is one of the all time great heists, tune in for the story!Check out our 2019 tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA-cdcclOsEGet a ticket to the live Prime Mates - Ape Titty Slide on 11th September : https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=805586Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonFor tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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.gq.com/story/the-great-buenos-aires-bank-heisthttps://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/el-robo-al-banco-rio-de-acasuso-una-historia-de-pelicula-nid1232455/http://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/02/15/argentina.bank.robbery.trial/index.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heist_of_the_Century_(film)https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/the-heist-of-the-century/1839692867861 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 20211h 38m

Ep 306306 - Jane Goodall

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Jane Goodall is a household name, but how much do you actually know about the woman who spent decades living with chimps?Join us for a live premier of our 2019 tour video THIS SATURDAY Sept 4th (9pm Melb time) - we'll be chatting along. Set yourself a reminder here : https://youtu.be/rA-cdcclOsEGet a ticket to the live Prime Mates - Ape Titty Slide on 11th September : https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=805586Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://bit.ly/DGOgapfFor tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummy Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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://janegoodall.orghttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jane-goodall-says-she-was-worried-how-son-would-react-to-jane-documentaryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gombe_Chimpanzee_Warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Goodallhttps://achievement.org/achiever/jane-goodall/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 20211h 33m

305 - Sea-Monkeys

Promoted as "the real live fun pets you grow yourself" Sea-Monkeys took the world by storm in the 1960s. Essentially brine shrimp delivered by mail after being advertised in comic books, it was marketing genius. Generation after generation were captivated by the idea of the little creatures but then in the late 1980s creator Harold von Braunhut's extremely controversial views came to light. Throw in X-Ray specs and a lawsuit over the Sea-Monkey fortune and you've got a wild story.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://bit.ly/DGOgapfFor tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/Buy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyStream 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​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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.mentalfloss.com/article/642405/sea-monkeys-history https://www.theawl.com/2011/06/the-shocking-true-tale-of-the-mad-genius-who-invented-sea-monkeys/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/17/magazine/the-battle-over-the-sea-monkey-fortune.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-oct-01-tm-29473-story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1988/04/25/contrasts-of-a-private-persona/de3976fc-c0b0-4448-8e22-3c6d2edf593e/ https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-fortune-from-sea-monkeys-and-x-ray-spex-20040102-gdi32l.htmlhttps://www.flatirondistrict.nyc/discover-flatiron/flatiron-history/21/henri-lamothehttps://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/19/nyregion/thecity/19fyi.htmlhttps://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Harold_von_Braunhuthttps://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2004/hitler-and-sea-monkeyshttps://boingboing.net/2020/07/09/the-legal-battle-over-those-no.htmlhttps://seamonkeys.fandom.com/wiki/Harold_von_Braunhuthttps://www.sea-monkeys.com.au/pages/historyhttps://www.sea-monkeys.com/sea-monkey-set-up-instructions/sea-monkeys-handbook/https://www.sea-monkeys.com/what-is-a-sea-monkey/https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-fortune-from-sea-monkeys-and-x-ray-spex-20040102-gdi32l.htmlhttps://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/national-sea-monkey-day-explain-means-article-1.3167943  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 20211h 34m

304 - The New England Vampire Panic

In 1990 some children uncovered an unmarked New England cemetery dating back to the 1800s. One of the graves was different from all the others and it's discovery was another piece in the puzzle of the New England Vampire Panic of the 18th and 19th centuries, tune in to hear the story!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://bit.ly/DGOgapfFor tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/Buy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyStream 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​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-great-new-england-vampire-panic-36482878/https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/new-england-vampire-panic.htmhttps://newengland.com/today/living/new-england-history/new-england-vampire-history/https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/podcast/vampire-panichttps://www.history.com/news/vampires-tuberculosis-consumption-new-englandhttps://www.history.com/topics/folklore/vampire-historyhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/vampires-europe-new-england-halloween-historyhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/vampirehttps://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/were-vampires-buried-with-a-stake-through-their-heart/https://www.livescience.com/24374-vampires-real-history.htmlhttps://www.rimonthly.com/vampire-hunter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 20211h 22m

303 - Sex and the City (with Claire Tonti)

Claire Tonti joins us this week to tell us about the game changing HBO comedy/drama series Sex and the City, enjoy!Check out TONTS. on acastSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://bit.ly/DGOgapfFor tickets to Matt's Live Shows: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/Buy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyStream 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​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 20212h 11m

Ep 302302 - The Cherry Sisters ; The Worst Show in Vaudeville

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Let's go back to the late 1800s, where a group of sisters decided to see if they could make some cash by putting on a stage show. If you like 'The Room' and anything that's so bad it's good, you'll love the Cherry Sisters.Stream our 300th episode with extra quiz (and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://www.livenation.com.au/greataustralianpodcastfestivalFor tickets to Matt's Live Taping at Stupid Old Studios: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummy Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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.npr.org/sections/npr-history-dept/2015/06/27/417439984/the-cherry-sisters-worst-act-everhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Sistershttps://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/the-cherry-sisters/https://www.avclub.com/the-cherry-sisters-vaudeville-act-was-so-bad-it-set-le-1798256939https://longreads.com/2016/10/06/the-shaming-of-the-cherry-sisters/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Hammerstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 20211h 22m

301 - History's Silliest Duels

I demand satisfaction, and challenge you to listen to this episode! U.S. Presidents, U.K. Prime Ministers, artists, writers and a man who liked to get naked have all been challenged to duels. Whether their choice of weapon was a hot air balloon or a set of billiard balls, this episode is dedicated to history's silliest duels.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodWatch our 300th episode recorded live at Stupid Old Studios (with an extra quiz, and also 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonGet a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://www.livenation.com.au/greataustralianpodcastfestivalFor tickets to Matt's Live Taping at Stupid Old Studios: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Buy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummy Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 20211h 50m

300 - Frane Selak: The Luckiest Unlucky Man in the World

For our 300th episode we hear about Frane Selak, the world's luckiest unlucky man! We also hear two other unlucky/lucky tales, Ann Hodges' Meteor and the Sodeto Lotto Win, enjoy!To stream the filmed version of this episode from Stupid Old Studios (with extra quiz, and 16 other episodes with bonus content): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonSee Prime Mates live in BRISBANE this FRIDAY: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/prime-mates-podcast-live-tickets-163959139199Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://www.livenation.com.au/greataustralianpodcastfestivalFor tickets to Matt's Live Taping at Stupid Old Studios: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummy Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 20211h 33m

Ep 299299 - The Bone Wars

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In one of the pettiest feuds we've discussed, this is the story of how two men decided to let their rivalry get in the way of what they had both set out to do - discover a whole bunch of dinosaurs.Get a ticket to our 300th episode live stream, Saturday July 10: https://sospresents.com/programs/dogoon-300th Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://www.livenation.com.au/greataustralianpodcastfestivalFor tickets to Matt's Live Taping at Stupid Old Studios: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 16 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 20211h 17m

298 - The Disappearing Parliamentarians (Lord Lucan & John Stonehouse)

In 1974, two members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom DISAPPEARED! The first, Lord Lucan lived the high life, and was seen as a real life James Bond. He was also accused of murder. The other, John Stonehouse was in financial ruin after being accused of spying on his country. Within 12 days of each other, both men vanished. So what the hell happened to them?Get a ticket to our 300th episode live stream, Saturday July 10: https://sospresents.com/programs/dogoon-300thGet tickets to be in our 300th episode live studio audience: https://www.trybooking.com/BSKYC Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://www.livenation.com.au/greataustralianpodcastfestivalFor tickets to Matt's Live Taping at Stupid Old Studios (and shows in Adelaide and Brisbane): https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 16 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 20212h 8m

297 - The Wizard of Oz: From Fairytale to Hollywood Nightmare

The Wizard of Oz (1939) is an all time family classic, but its filming was a pretty awful time for the cast and crew! In this episode we go back to the origins of L Frank Baum's story (1900), talk about the original stage production (1902) and go through the cursed 1939 production before discussing how the film became a classic. Enjoy!Get a ticket to our 300th episode live stream, Saturday July 10: https://sospresents.com/programs/dogoon-300th Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://www.livenation.com.au/greataustralianpodcastfestivalFor tickets to Matt's Live Taping at Stupid Old Studios (and shows in Adelaide and Brisbane): https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 16 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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:... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20212h 39m

296 - The Exploding Hearts, The Band That Could Have Been (with Josh Earl)

This week we are joined by our friend Josh Earl to tell us all about The Exploding Hearts, the band that could have been. In 2003, the group released their debut album Guitar Romantic and were one of the most hyped bands in America... So what happened?Get a ticket to our 300th episode live stream, Saturday July 10: https://sospresents.com/programs/dogoon-300thFor tickets to Matt's shows in Sydney and Melbourne: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/Get tickets to Josh Earl's stand up recording of 'Talks': joshearl.com.au Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 20211h 27m

Ep 295295 - Cathy Freeman

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The weight of a nation rested on one woman's shoulders at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. A household name, she was the most famous person in Australia. We look at the career of one of Australia's most celebrated athletes, Cathy Freeman.For tickets to Matt's shows in Sydney and Melbourne: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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.youtube.com/watch?v=jyAzlb0WEeE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20211h 31m

294 - The Curse Of The Billy Goat

It turns out baseball is a very cursed sport. One of Major League Baseball's longest running curses affected The Chicago Cubs for decades. A disgruntled goat owner, a black cat and the notorious Steve Bartman incident, this is The Curse Of The Billy Goat.Watch our four shows recorded live in Melbourne: https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonFor tickets to Matt's shows in Sydney and Melbourne: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 20211h 48m

293 - Raëlianism, A UFO Religion (with Ben Russell)

This week we are joined by our good friend Ben Russell to tell us about one of his favourite cults, Raëlianism (AKA Raëlism). Described as religion for atheists, we attempt to unpack their practices.We just released videos of our four shows recorded in Melbourne in April. Check them out here: https://sospresents.com/programs/dgo-micf For tickets to Matt's shows in Sydney and Melbourne: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/Watch Ben Russell in his own cult based web series, Hug The Sun: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuaFLcbAeycQAIAW5s7T0Q Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 20212h 6m

292 - Ada Blackjack: The Real Robinson Crusoe (with Cass Paige)

In 1921, a small crew set off from Nome in Alaska to Wrangel Island, 85 miles off the northeast coast of Siberia. Due to her work on this expedition, Ada Blackjack would be lauded in the press a couple of years later - tune in for the story!For tickets to Matt's shows in Sydney and Melbourne: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt’s Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 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.atlasobscura.com/articles/ada-blackjack-arctic-survivor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 20212h 9m

Ep 291291 - Fyre Festival

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Fyre Festival - an immersive music festival, unlike anything anyone had ever seen before. Fly to the beautiful Bahamas and enjoy pure luxury at this incredibly cool and expensive festival, which is definitely not a scam.For tickets to Matt's shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Matt’s New Interview Show: ‘Matt Your Heroes’: https://youtu.be/VVsVGkzVNZQ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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://fortune.com/2017/08/30/fyre-festival-billy-mcfarland-magnises/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fyre_Festivalhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56777716 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 20211h 49m

290 - Corrupted Blood, The World Of Warcraft Pandemic

In 2005, World Of Warcraft was rocked by an unforeseen virtual pandemic. An infectious illness meant players started dropping like flies, and chaos reigned. Cited as an example of how the world might react to a real pandemic, how does it compare to the world we find ourselves living in?Come to our live screening of The Mummy + Live Frasing The Bar on September 10: lidocinemas.com.au/mummyMatt’s New Show, The Beer Pioneer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S1473-3099%2807%2970212-8http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/746700.stm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 20211h 44m

289 - Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is a media icon, this is her story!Come to our live screening of The Mummy + Live Fraising The Bar on September 10 :lidocinemas.com.au/mummyMatt’s New Show, The Beer Pioneer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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/biography/Oprah-Winfreyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3fH2r0HvWxdRFbH4DdCC5sX/five-things-we-now-know-about-oprah-winfreyhttps://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 20211h 47m

Ep 288288 - The Masquerade Treasure Hunt

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In the 1970's, an artist set out to create a children's book like no other - one that lead readers on an actual treasure hunt! And it was .... a bit of a mess, to be honest. Come to our live screening of The Mummy + Live Fraising The Bar on September 10 :lidocinemas.com.au/mummyMatt’s New TV Show 'The Beer Pioneer': https://youtu.be/ej4TUguJL58 Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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.youtube.com/watch?v=ouvi-fwrfIYhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masquerade_(book)https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-47671776 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 202154 min

287 - The Surreal Life Of Salvador Dali

A painter whose surreal artwork was only matched by his wild lifestyle, Salvador Dali remains one of the most recognisable artists of the 20th Century. From packing his Rolls Royce full of cauliflower to designing his own museum, meet the eccentric man behind that iconic moustache...Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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 ThomasREFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.biography.com/artist/salvador-dalihttps://www.theartstory.org/artist/dali-salvador/life-and-legacy/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-surreal-world-of-salvador-dali-78993324/https://www.salvador-dali.org/en/dali/bio-dali/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 20211h 11m

286 - Elizabeth Holmes and the Edison Machine (with Naomi Higgins)

Forbes named Elizabeth Holmes the youngest and wealthiest self-made female billionaire in America in 2015, but all was not as it seemed. Join us as special guest Naomi Higgins takes us through this wild story!Check out Naomi's show Why Are You Like This on Netflix now! (or on ABC if you're in Australia)See Matt Stewart at the Comedy Festival: (discount code 'dogoon): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/nostalgia-was-better-when-i-was-a-boy Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 20212h 13m

285 - The Kentucky Meat Shower and other Strange But True Stories

On 3 March 1876, large chunks of meat rained down from the sky over Olympia Springs in Bath County, Kentucky, but what was this mystery meat? Tune in to hear this and many other STRANGE but TRUE stories! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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://bleacherreport.com/articles/74831-barbados-vs-grenada-in-94-the-most-bizarre-match-everhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Caribbean_Cuphttps://www.nytimes.com/1904/03/15/archives/wife-returned-after-having-fine-funeral-then-valente-learned-he-had.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/1932/06/18/archives/goat-is-still-goat-despite-magic-rite-psychic-investigators-fail-to.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 20211h 19m

Ep 284284 - McDonalds Monopoly Heist

Who doesn't love a heist story? This one has undercover operations, tapped phones... and Ronald McDonald.Matt’s New Interview Show: ‘Matt Your Heroes’: https://youtu.be/VVsVGkzVNZQ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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.thedailybeast.com/how-an-ex-cop-rigged-mcdonalds-monopoly-game-and-stole-millionshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s_Monopolyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/03/arts/television/mcmillions-hbo-explained.htmlMcMillions (2020) HBO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20211h 9m

283 - The Maze Prison Escape (with Nick Mason)

In the 1980s, The Maze Prison in Northern Ireland was considered to be the more secure prison in Europe. A prison, within a prison inside an army base, it was considered to be 'escape proof'. Imprisoned members of the IRA saw it as their duty to escape, and in 1983 they put an audacious plan into action. But would they be able to pull it off? Joining us to hear the story is special guest Nick Mason from The Weekly Planet podcast.Get tickets to our live shows this March/April:Matt Stewart - Nostalgia Was Better When I Was A Boy (discount code 'dogoon): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/nostalgia-was-better-when-i-was-a-boy Matt’s New Interview Show: ‘Matt Your Heroes’: https://youtu.be/VVsVGkzVNZQ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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/Listen to Nick Mason on The Weekly Planet:https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/the-weekly-planet/  Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 20211h 57m

Ep 282282 - P.T. Barnum ; "The Greatest Showman"

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Surely a man depicted by Hugh Jackman was a great guy .... right? Well, that's a little questionable. But you still have to admit that P.T. Barnum fit a lot into a lifetime, and made a lot of money along the way. This is the story of the REAL "Greatest Showman"Get tickets to our live shows this March/April:Prime Mates: https://www.trybooking.com/BPEUIBook Cheat: https://www.trybooking.com/BPEUEMatt Stewart - Nostalgia Was Better When I Was A Boy (discount code 'dogoon): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/nostalgia-was-better-when-i-was-a-boyDo Go On: https://www.trybooking.com/BOMAA Matt’s New Interview Show: ‘Matt Your Heroes’: https://youtu.be/VVsVGkzVNZQ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 20212h 11m

281 - George Mallory and The 1924 Mount Everest Expedition

We all know that Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary were the first to summit Mount Everest... Or were they? In 1924, thirty years earlier George Mallory and Andrew Irvine were seen close to the summit before disappearing, leading to one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th Century. But then, in 1999 - 75 years after the disappearance, some climbers found something BIG!Get tickets to our live shows this March/April:Prime Mates: https://www.trybooking.com/BPEUIBook Cheat: https://www.trybooking.com/BPEUEMatt Stewart - Nostalgia Was Better When I Was A Boy (discount code 'dogoon): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/nostalgia-was-better-when-i-was-a-boyDo Go On: https://www.trybooking.com/BOMAA Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodMatt’s New Interview Show: ‘Matt Your Heroes’: https://youtu.be/VVsVGkzVNZQBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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:... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 20212h 1m

280 - World War One (part two)

We continue on from last week's episode about World War One (part one), with World War One (part two)!Get tickets to our live shows this March/April:Prime Mates: https://www.trybooking.com/BPEUIBook Cheat: https://www.trybooking.com/BPEUEMatt Stewart - Nostalgia Was Better When I Was A Boy (discount code 'dogoon): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/nostalgia-was-better-when-i-was-a-boyDo Go On: https://www.trybooking.com/BOMAA Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodMatt’s New Interview Show: ‘Matt Your Heroes’: https://youtu.be/VVsVGkzVNZQBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 20212h 9m

279 - World War One (part one)

The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (episode 276) kicked off one of the deadliest wars of all time, this episode is about World War One (aka the Great War aka the War To End All Wars).Buy tickets to our four live Melbourne podcasts on March 28, April 4,11 and 18: https://www.trybooking.com/BOMAA Buy tickets to Matt’s stand up MICF show ‘Nostalgia Was Better When I Was A Boy’ : https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/nostalgia-was-better-when-i-was-a-boy Matt’s New Interview Show: ‘Matt Your Heroes’: https://youtu.be/VVsVGkzVNZQ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 20211h 48m

Ep 278278 - Fritz Duquesne; The Counterfeit Hero

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There aren't many people who pack more into their life than Fritz Duquesne did - soldier, British spy, German spy, fake war hero.... spy again. It's a wild and full on story, so come along for the ride!Buy tickets to our four live Melbourne podcasts on March 28, April 4,11 and 18: https://www.trybooking.com/BOMAA Buy tickets to Matt’s stand up MICF show ‘Nostalgia Was Better When I Was A Boy’ : https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/nostalgia-was-better-when-i-was-a-boy Matt’s New Interview Show: ‘Matt Your Heroes’: https://youtu.be/VVsVGkzVNZQSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Joubert_Duquesne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 20211h 25m

277 - The Red Baron

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The most successful pilot of World War I, Manfred von Richthofen AKA 'The Red Baron', had a bit of a shaky start behind the controls of his plane. He soon knocked up victory after victory and quickly became the most feared man in the skies. But just how long could his streak last?Buy tickets to our four live Melbourne podcasts on March 28, April 4,11 and 18: https://www.trybooking.com/BOMAA Buy tickets to Matt's stand up show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/nostalgia-was-better-when-i-was-a-boySupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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 ThomasListen to Evelyn's awesome song that explains the show: https://soundcloud.com/epicevie/do-go-on-theme-song REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 20211h 44m

276 - The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the First World War, but who was he and what lead to his murder? Find out on this week's episode!Buy tickets to our four live Melbourne podcasts on March 28, April 4,11 and 18: https://www.trybooking.com/BOMAA Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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.britannica.com/topic/morganatic-marriagehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Franz-Ferdinand-Archduke-of-Austria-Estehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria-Hungary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 20211h 46m

275 - John Dillinger ; Public Enemy #1

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During the Great Depression, people were pretty deprived of entertainment and heroes. So when someone had the audacity to rob a bunch of banks, they became household name! Enter John Dillinger ; Public Enemy #1. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 8 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/john-dillingerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dillingerhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Dillingerhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/robberies/john-dillinger/https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/dillinger-gunned-downhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dillinger_Gang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 20211h 48m

274 - The Surprisingly Weird History Of The Saxophone

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The Saxophone is one of few widely used instruments invented by a single person (Adolphe Sax). And he lead a wild life! Multiple near death incidents, duels, death threats and an instrument that would change the world of music forever. Not to mention being banned by The Vatican, The Nazis and Stalin. This is the surprisingly weird history of the saxophone.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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 ThomasMichael Segell “The Devil's Horn, The Story of the Saxophone from Noisy Novelty to King of Cool”, Picador, 2006http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2019/07/the-surprisingly-badass-life-of-the-inventor-of-the-saxophone-adolphe-sax/https://allthatsinteresting.com/adolphe-saxhttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/joy-adolphe-sax-major-exhibition-brings-together-rare-saxophones-first-time-1877-9660320.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxophone#Historyhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-25/saxophone-history-of-musical-instrument-brutal-and-beautiful/11960922https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolphe_Saxhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-25/saxophone-history-of-musical-instrument-brutal-and-beautiful/11960922https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54446564https://olimpusmusic.com/saxophones-history-evolution/ https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/14/weekinreview/january-7-13-a-sax-craze-inspired-by-the-simpsons.html https://www.ludwig-van.com/toronto/2019/08/07/classical-101-why-is-there-no-saxophone-in-the-orchestra/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 20211h 45m

273 - The Watergate Scandal

The Watergate Scandal was a political scandal that went all the way to the top (President Richard Nixon) between 1972 and 1974. It has been referred to as the scandal of the century and this is the story of how two young journalists helped crack the case wide open!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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:All The President’s Men by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodwardhttps://www.history.com/topics/1970s/watergatehttps://www.britannica.com/event/Watergate-Scandalhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/watergate/timeline.htmlhttps://www.vox.com/2014/8/7/5970967/what-was-watergate-scandal-nixonhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/watergate/https://www.dummies.com/education/history/american-history/president-richard-nixon-and-the-watergate-scandal/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 20212h 32m

Ep 272272 - Franklin's Lost Expedition

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Kate Eschner in the Smithsonian Magazine, writes: “In 1845, Arctic veteran Sir John Franklin departed Britain in command of two ships, the HMS Terror and Erebus, to seek the fabled Northwest Passage in the Arctic. They were last seen by Europeans in Baffin Bay, off the coast of Greenland. Then both ships disappeared, seemingly swallowed by the ice and never heard from again, at least not from the explorers themselves”. This is the mysterious story of Franklin's Lost Expedition!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin%27s_lost_expeditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rae%E2%80%93Richardson_Arctic_expeditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Franklinhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/heres-how-amc-producers-worked-inuit-fictionalized-franklin-expedition-show-180968643/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 20211h 7m

271 - The Demon Core

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When Japan surrendered in 1945, World War II was brought to a close and the United States' plans for a third atomic bomb drop were abandoned. The plutonium core at the centre of the bomb was shipped to New Mexico for further experiments. Despite avoiding use in war, this plutonium core was still intent on killing. Being at the centre of the first two criticality accidents in history, it was dubbed "The Demon Core."Buy tickets to our live streamed shows:https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/demon-core-the-strange-death-of-louis-slotinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_corehttps://www.nndb.com/people/053/000168546/http://blog.nuclearsecrecy.com/2016/05/23/the-blue-flash/https://www.sciencealert.com/the-chilling-story-of-the-demon-core-and-the-scientists-who-became-its-victims-plutonium-bomb-radiation-wwiihttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/demon-core-that-killed-two-scientists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 20201h 27m

270 - The New Zealand Fish Terrorist

Throughout the second half of the 20th century New Zealand’s waterways were invaded by thousands of introduced fish that have changed the environmental makeup of the country. This was all the work of one man, The New Zealand Fish Terrorist, Stewart Smith - this is his story.Buy tickets to our live streamed shows (including the full extended stream of this episode!):https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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.stuff.co.nz/national/118845051/the-liberator-how-one-mans-15000-pest-fish-changed-new-zealands-waterwayshttps://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/fishing/related-articles/the-fisheries-and-angling-team/the-new-zealand-fish-terroristhttps://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/black-sheep/story/2018756857/invasive-the-story-of-stewart-smithhttp://ahnz.anarkiwi.co.nz/1929-that-pommy-bastard/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1208/S00554/pommie-bastard-book-on-environmental-renegade-launched.htm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 20201h 13m

Ep 269269 - The Rendlesham Forest Incident

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It's been referred to as “Britain’s Roswell” and is very very tenuously linked to Christmas, so this years Chrishmish episode is about the Rendlesham Forest Incident! In 1980, several American Servicemen saw some very bright lights... a UFO? A lighthouse? A car? What were those lights!?Buy tickets to our live streamed shows (including the full extended stream of this episode!):https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendlesham_Forest_incidenthttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-51565054http://www.therendleshamforestincident.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 20201h 26m

Ep 268268 - The Guinness Book Of Records (With Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos)

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This week we are joined by our friends / the 16th and 17th best investigative journalists that the ABC has, Cameron James and Alexei Toliopoulos! Their new podcast, Finding Desperado, is based on a fact Cam found in the Guinness Book Of Records, and he's come in to tell us about the origin story of that wonderful, weird book. This is a super fun episode with an array of characters (played by Alexei) and a lot of moments that will make you go "...what??"Check out Finding Drago/ Finding Desperado: http://bit.ly/FindingDragoBuy tickets to our live streamed shows:https://sospresents.com/catalogSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 8 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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 Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 20201h 57m

267 - Ching Shih, The Pirate Queen

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Born into relative obscurity, Ching Shih burst onto the world stage in 1801 and would quickly become the most successful pirate in history, commanding tens of thousands of pirates and ruling the South China Sea.Buy tickets to our live streamed shows, (buy a season pass to get 4 for the price of 3! You can also watch old streams, all with exclusive sections):https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2TuMQ31VXvqqEus9Bo6FZW-dDY5ukEuh Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-chinese-female-pirate-who-commanded-80000-outlawshttps://medium.com/history-of-yesterday/ching-shih-a-prostitute-who-became-historys-deadliest-pirate-f596f7fcff23https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/ching-shih-prostitute-pirate-lord-002582http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/06/the-female-prostitute-that-rose-to-become-one-of-the-most-powerful-pirates-in-history-and-whose-armada-took-on-the-chinese-british-and-portuguese-navies-and-won/http://www.cindyvallar.com/chengsao.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 20201h 16m

266 - Pauline Dakin's Mysterious Life on the Run

Pauline Dakin's childhood was spent on the run, it wasn't until she was an adult that she found out why - and that was just the start of it.Buy tickets to our live streamed shows, including this episode! Buy a season pass to get 4 for the price of 3! You can also watch old streams, all with exclusive sections:https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodCheck out our AACTA nominated web series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2TuMQ31VXvqqEus9Bo6FZW-dDY5ukEuh Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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/global/2018/may/13/my-childhood-on-the-run-memoir-run-hide-repeathttp://www.paulinedakin.com/https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-42951788https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/547427/run-hide-repeat-by-pauline-dakin/https://www.audible.com.au/?ref=Adbl_ip_rdr_from_US&ipRedirectFrom=US&ipRedirectOriginalURL=author%2FPauline-Dakin%2FB075SFG7HV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 20201h 30m

Ep 265265 - Forrest Tucker: Master Escape Artist

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With a career spanning six decades, most of which was spent in / breaking out of prison, you would think that Forrest Tucker would be a name we have heard a lot. You may have seen Robert Redford play Forrest in The Old Man & the Gun, but this is the story that inspired the movie. Jail breaks, petty crime and car chances. What more could you want in a podcast?Buy tickets to our live streamed shows, starting this weekend November 22nd:https://sospresents.com/catalogSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets to our previous streamed shows (there are 8 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoonCheck out our web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @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.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/01/27/the-old-man-and-the-gunhttps://time.com/5407081/old-man-the-gun-true-story/https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/old-man-and-the-gun/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-27-mn-59992-story.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 20202h 3m