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The Dionne sisters caused an absolute media and global frenzy, because all five of them were born at once! They were the first set of quintuplets to survive past infancy, and their early life story is weird a wacky.Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/Our website: dogoonpod.comSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: 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: dogoonpod@gmail.comCheck out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted for the first time in over one hundred years, causing immense destruction. The blast generated about 500 times the force of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and obliterated the mountain. This episode follows the build up to America's most powerful natural disaster, and the people caught up within it. Matt is performing his new show MONKEY HOUSE is on in HOBART on January 9th and 10th, BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs (use the code 'podcast' for a special listener discount)Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.comCheck 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:The Smithsonian Channel: Make It Out Alive: Mount St. Helenshttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10156553507463357https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Saint-Helenshttps://apnews.com/8262f08726b0fdc333fe10e02b596814https://www.amusingplanet.com/2019/01/the-photographers-who-braved-mount-st.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/27553-mount-st-helens-eruption.htmlhttps://huckberry.com/journal/posts/robert-landsburg-s-brave-final-shotshttps://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/cvo/david_johnston.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in the 1800s, Horace de Vere Cole lead a life full of pranks aiming "to prick the pompous and the vain", recorded live at the Wardrobe in Leeds, we hear about his greatest hits.Matt is performing his new show MONKEY HOUSE is on in HOBART on January 9th and 10th, BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs (use the code 'podcast' for a special listener discount)Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.comCheck 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.thevintagenews.com/2019/04/20/horace-de-vere-cole/https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/01/opinion/a-fool-there-was.htmlhttps://sniggle.net/cole.phphttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1088790/King-pranksters--uproarious-story-Prime-Minister-8217-s-brother-law.htmlhttp://ahistoryblog.com/2013/05/21/william-horace-de-vere-cole-1881-1936-a-man-of-few-parts/https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/228767/Privileged-prankster-who-died-pennilesshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreadnought_hoaxhttps://web.archive.org/web/20180509133131/http://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/blog/bunga-bunga-great-edwardian-dreadnought-hoax/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_de_Vere_Cole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During WW2 a body washes up on a beach with some top secret documents on it... but how did that body get there? It's a story with the greatest codename ever... Operation MincemeatBuy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/Our website: dogoonpod.comSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: 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: dogoonpod@gmail.comCheck out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most interesting figures of the Twentieth Century, Sir Christopher Lee is most famous as an actor, but he was also a World War II badass, Nazi Hunter, Heavy Metal Musician and multiple world record holder. Simply put, he lived one hell of a life. Dave reports on the man that played Dracula, Fu Manchu, Sherlock Holmes, Francisco Scaramanga, Rasputin, Saruman in The Lord of The Rings, Count Dooku in Star Wars and dozens upon dozens of other characters.Record live in London.Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/Our website: dogoonpod.comSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: 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: dogoonpod@gmail.comCheck out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasREFERENCES AND FURTHER... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for the annual Christmas special! Recorded live in London, we each did a mini report on a Christmas topic. Let the festivities begin!Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/Our website: dogoonpod.comSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: 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: dogoonpod@gmail.comCheck out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasReferences and Further Reading:Santa Claus, Indianahttps://santaclausind.org/the-story-of-santa-claus-indiana/https://santaclausind.org/54-things-to-do/https://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2018/10/11/park-history-santa-claus-land-holiday-world/https://visitindiana.com/trip-ideas/9943-christmas-in-santa-claushttps://www.britannica.com/place/Santa-Claus-Indianahttps://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11443https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5l6q00Y5gw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another episode of Do Go On Presents! This week we are presenting Matt's new podcast, Listen Now with Matt and Sam, a music podcast, with the first season exploring the back catalogue of Australian pub rock legends Cold Chisel, enjoy!You can find more of Listen Now with Matt and Sam here:https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/listen-now/https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/https://twitter.com/ListenNowPodhttps://www.instagram.com/listennowpod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1875 a whiskey flood (and fire) caused havoc on the streets of Dublin, hear all about it as well as a great Irish art theft and one of the most famous and kooky Irish singers of all time on this week's jam packed episode!Matt is performing his new show MONKEY HOUSE is on in HOBART on January 9th and 10th, BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs (use the code 'podcast' for a special listener discount)Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.comCheck 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:The Dublin Whiskey Floodhttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/offbeat/the-night-a-river-of-whiskey-ran-through-the-streets-of-dublin-1.2743517https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/dublin-whiskey-firehttps://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/deadly-drink-fanned-the-flames-of-1875-296142.htmlhttps://comeheretome.com/2014/04/09/the-1875-liberties-whiskey-fire/https://www.independent.ie/life/1875-when-the-streets-of-the-liberties-ran-with-piping-hot-whiskey-35034342.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're lucky enough to be joined by Sam Tonkin from The Listen Now podcast to hear all about Jimmy Barnes. One of the most legendary figures in Australian music, Barnsey has lead quite the life. From a tumultuous childhood in Glasgow, to selling out arenas vodka in hand, all the way through to becoming the screaming cowboy - this is a wild ride.Grab tickets for our upcoming live shows in IRELAND AND THE UK, grab tickets here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/Matt is performing an hour of stand up comedy at the Bill Murray in LONDON on December 7, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigsListen to Listen Now with Sam and Matt: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.comCheck 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.

In 1976, life in the quiet town of Circleville, Ohio was thrown into chaos when a series of obscene and threatening letters that had the county in panic. Grab tickets for our upcoming live shows in IRELAND AND THE UK, grab tickets here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/Matt is performing an hour of stand up comedy at the Bill Murray in LONDON on December 7, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigsSupport the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-TopicTwitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.comCheck 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.historicmysteries.com/circleville-letters-mystery/http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2017/01/04/the-mysterious-and-unexplained-incident-of-ohios-circleville-letters/https://www.darkhistories.com/the-circleville-letters-mystery/https://circlevilleletters.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/the-full-story.pdfhttps://youtu.be/10LgY5QBnH4http://www.comedycentral.com.au/drunk-history/videos/507-drunk-mysteryhttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Circleville_Writerhttps://scarestreet.com/circleville-letters/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.