
Do Go On
A fact based comedy podcast. Each week Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke take it in turns to research a topic and report back to the class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 15, 2024 • 1h 41min
447 - The Sinking of The Trashman
This episode takes us back to the 80s, when a group of sailors in their early 20s got a dream job - sailing a millionaire's yacht from Maine to Florida. But this voyage was anything but a dream ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:03 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfKSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com 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/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/lost-at-sea/I Shouldn’t Be Alive S1 E1 https://www.newsweek.com/we-just-hear-this-shrill-scream-then-it-was-over-sharks-1760348https://www.mamamia.com.au/shark-attack-stories/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Scaling_Kiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2024 • 1h 23min
446 - Weird US Presidential Incidents (with Nick Mason)
This week we are joined by our great mate Nick Mason, to talk about weird and whacky incidents that have befallen US Presidents. Including The Jimmy Carter Rabbit Incident, The George H.W. Bush Vomiting Incident, Bill Clinton's Hair-gate, and The George W. Bush Shoeing Incident.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:07 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfKListen to Nick Mason on The Weekly Planet podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanet Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/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/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/21/jimmy-carter-explains-rabbit-attack/ https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/george-bush-shoe-throw-oral-history-al-zaidi.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waitangi_dildo_incident# https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bill-clinton-hairgate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2024 • 1h 37min
445 - Huey Lewis and the News
Huey Lewis (of the News) was born with the amazing name Hugh Cregg III and his road to the top of the charts was long and eventful, tune in to hear his wild life story!Suggested by Ryan Rotigliano and Micaela McRae (CW: suicide)This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfKSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/lewis-hueyhttps://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_384_-_huey_lewishttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/huey-lewis-playing-to-win-186299/https://www.bigissue.com/culture/music/huey-lewis-the-power-of-love-is-family/https://daily.jstor.org/the-poet-who-wanted-to-be-eaten-by-vultures/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2024 • 2h 5min
444 - The History of Guide Dogs
We're joined by Guide Dogs Ambassador (and great friend of the show) Michelle Brasier to tell us all about the history of Guide Dogs.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 15:22 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com 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/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 34min
443 - The Theft of The Scream
Recorded live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and in front of one of the wildest and hottest live audiences we've ever had, Jess tells us the tale of a rather unlikely art thief. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-11/scream-edvard-munch-art-heist/103423910https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mysterious-motives-behind-theft-scream-180964531/‘The Man Who Stole The Scream' documentary 2023https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12409047/How-stole-Scream-50-seconds-man-audacious-heist-Munchs-priceless-painting-tells-astonishing-story-new-show.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSOFS56_AN8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 58min
442 - The Pisces Submersible Rescue
This week we talk about Roger Mallinson and Roger Chapman who in 1973 found themselves at the heart of the deepest submarine rescue mission in history.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:29 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-23862359https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/06/22/pisces-iii-submersible-rescue-titanic/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue_of_Roger_Mallinson_and_Roger_Chapman https://www.britannica.com/technology/submarine-naval-vessel https://precollege.oregonstate.edu/sites/precollege.oregonstate.edu/files/cartesian_diver_lacuknos_10-15-20_-dc.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2024 • 8min
DGO Presents: Do Go On The Quiz Show Web Series (out now!)
Sliding into your feed to let you know that episode one of our new web series Do Go On: The Quiz Show premieres tonight! We have been quietly working away on this for months with the incredibly talented people at Stupid Old Studios.Watch episode one on Stupid Old Channel with Josh Earl and Frankie McNair, quizzing about the history of Google.https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=uj4ZnYGWd8Fej4JG New episodes will premier every Sunday night in April/May 2024, at 8pm (AEST) Melbourne time, we'll be in the chat if you want to comment along live with us. World time zones listed below*Watch the trailer right now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeUQq1oYWZY *Melbourne, Australia Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 8:00 pm AESTAuckland, New Zealand Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 10:00 pm NZSTAdelaide, Australia Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 7:30 pm ACSTTokyo, Japan Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 7:00 pm JSTPerth, Australia Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 6:00 pm AWSTDubai, United Arab EmiratesSun, 7 Apr 2024 at 2:00 pm GSTBerlin, Germany Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 12:00 noon CESTCape Town, South Africa Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 12:00 noon SASTLondon, United Kingdom Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 11:00 am BSTReykjavik, Iceland Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 10:00 am GMTNew York, USA Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 6:00 am EDTNew Orleans, USA Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 5:00 am CDTLos Angeles, USA Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 3:00 am PDT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2024 • 2h 13min
441 - Dune: The Unfilmable Novel
Dune is a 1965 science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, it has been described as 'unfilmable' but that hasn't stopped people from trying! Tune in to hear Dune (movie not novel) expert and friend of the show, AJ from Cult Popture explain its arduous (and ridiculous) journey from page to screen!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:19 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).You can find AJ's podcast here (the ep Jess & Dave appeared on and the recent Prime Mates Crossover): https://shows.acast.com/831d9c95-c466-4be2-a66f-2c6375cf8a8c/63f05383479d500011cdb820Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com 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/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2024 • 2h 38min
440 - The Faraday Kidnapping
On the 6th of October, 1972 Mary Gibbs was teaching at her small country primary school when two armed men entered and loaded up the class into a van. This is one of the most infamous crimes in Australia's history!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:42 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com 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/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:adelaidereview.com.ausmh.com.autrove.nla.gov.aumedium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteriesuniqueestates.com.auweb.archive.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2024 • 2h 5min
439 - Taffy Holden's Accidental Flight
On this week's episode we talk about the time a man accidentally flew a fighter jet. Yes, you read that correctly.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:01 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com 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/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.danrostron.com/2013/10/14/wing-commander-taffy-holdens-inadvertant-flight-in-lightning-xm135/ https://theconversation.com/almost-half-the-men-surveyed-think-they-could-land-a-passenger-plane-experts-disagree-218037 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/off-duty-pilot-lands-plane-saves-3640802 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden%27s_Lightning_flight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk-down_aircraft_landing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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