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A fact based comedy podcast. Each week Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke take it in turns to research a topic and report back to the class.

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  1. 577 - World War II (Part Two)

    2 Std. 56 Min.

    Our second and final episode on World War II, covering December 1941 through to the end of the war in September 1945.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:13 (though as always …

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    Our second and final episode on World War II, covering December 1941 through to the end of the war in September 1945.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:13 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).

    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod


    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com

    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas

    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:


    World War II With Tom Hanks:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40385200/

    https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/battle-midway#main

    https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/tobruk

    https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/introduction-to-the-holocaust

    https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/E84294

    https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/E84663

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stalingrad#Background

    https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Stalingrad

    https://www.nationalww2museum.org/death-of-benito-mussolini

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benito-Mussolini/Role-in-World-War-II

    https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/boeing-b-29-superfortress-enola-gay/nasm_A19500100000

    https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/article/4069599/battle-of-iwo-jima-80-years-later-lessons-learned/

    https://cds.library.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/NewTimeline.html#1941

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  2. 576 - World War II (Part One)

    2 Std. 31 Min.

    As a part of Blocktober 2026, we look at what is arguably the biggest event in human history... World War Two. Part One covers to the lead up to the war through to the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941 …

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    As a part of Blocktober 2026, we look at what is arguably the biggest event in human history... World War Two. Part One covers to the lead up to the war through to the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:22 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).

    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod


    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com

    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas

    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:


    World War II With Tom Hanks:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40385200/

    https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/how-did-adolf-hitler-happen

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Adolf-Hitler/Rise-to-power

    https://www.britannica.com/event/World-War-II

    https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii

    https://www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Versailles-1919/German-reparations-and-military-limitations

    https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-France-World-War-II/The-invasion-of-the-Low-Countries

    https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/neville-chamberlain

    https://www.britannica.com/event/Invasion-of-Poland

    https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/neville-chamberlain

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/timeline/factfiles/nonflash/a1057312.shtml

    https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/second-world-war/dunkirk/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-dunkirk-evacuations

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zsrwjxs/revision/9

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-we-call-axis-powers-axis-powers-180960980/

    https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/axis-powers-world-war-ii

    https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/second-world-war/eastern-front/operation-barbarossa-and-germanys-failure-in-the-soviet-union

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  3. 575 - The Golden Age of Porn

    2 Std. 53 Min.

    For a fifteen year period from the late 1960s and into the 80s adult films went mainstream! From Deep Throat to Debbie Does Dallas, this is the story of the Golden Age of Porn!This is a comedy/history podcast …

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    For a fifteen year period from the late 1960s and into the 80s adult films went mainstream! From Deep Throat to Debbie Does Dallas, this is the story of the Golden Age of Porn!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:10 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).

    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod


    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com

    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas

    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Age_of_Porn

    The Golden Age of Porn: Nostalgia and History in Cinema by Susanna Paasonen and Laura Saarenmaa

    https://www.salon.com/2014/10/05/the_5_most_bizarre_porn_films_of_the_1970s_partner/

    https://time.com/archive/6907719/that-old-feeling-when-porno-was-chic/

    https://www.nytimes.com/1973/01/21/archives/pornochic-hardcore-grows-fashionableand-very-profitable.html

    https://cityonahillpress.com/2009/02/05/the-rise-and-fall-of-pornography/

    https://archive.org/details/sim_vogue_1970-03-01_155_5/page/n5/mode/2up

    http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/celebrity/john_holmes/

    https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/page-one-porn-king-jim-mitchell-walks-out-of-2826073.php#page-2

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  4. 574 - The OceanGate Titan Disaster

    2 Std. 25 Min.

    This week we hear the story behind OceanGate, and their submersible vessel, Titan. In 2023, Titan embarked on a journey to the wreckage of the Titanic, and never returned. This is a comedy/history podcast, the …

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    This week we hear the story behind OceanGate, and their submersible vessel, Titan. In 2023, Titan embarked on a journey to the wreckage of the Titanic, and never returned.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:36 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).

    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod


    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com

    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas

    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://abcnews.com/US/titan-submersible-implosion-coast-guard-hearing-last-messages/story?id=113729878

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_submersible_implosion

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/titan-sub-design-flaws-company-groupthink-report

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-06/titan-submersible-report-finds-toxic-safety-culture/105617606

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  5. 573 - The Black Death

    2 Std. 3 Min.

    The Black Death or The Plague, was a devastating global plague pandemic that swept across Europe, Asia and North Africa from 1346 to 1353 killing a large percentage of Earth's population. On this episode we …

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    The Black Death or The Plague, was a devastating global plague pandemic that swept across Europe, Asia and North Africa from 1346 to 1353 killing a large percentage of Earth's population. On this episode we look at where it came from, how it spread and how it changed the course of humanity.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:32 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod


    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com

    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas

    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.historytoday.com/archive/black-death-greatest-catastrophe-ever

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-35064071

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/the-plague

    https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/bubonic-plague-first-pandemic

    https://jmvh.org/article/the-history-of-plague-part-1-the-three-great-pandemics/

    https://www.britannica.com/event/Black-Death

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdkssk7#zc9gg7h

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-02/nursery-rhyme-meanings-often-urban-myths/8225910

    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/septicemic-plague#diagnosis

    https://www.who.int/news/item/29-09-2026-who-reports-latest-global-trends-in-cholera--meningitis-and-plague

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Death#Consequences

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  6. 572 - Terry Pratchett and his Discworld

    3 Std. 15 Min.

    Terry Pratchett is one of the world's most beloved authors - writing humorous fantasy and science fiction including his Discworld series - but his life is just as fascinating, which is why he was voted for by …

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    Terry Pratchett is one of the world's most beloved authors - writing humorous fantasy and science fiction including his Discworld series - but his life is just as fascinating, which is why he was voted for by the listeners to be our first topic for BLOCKtober 2026!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:29 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod


    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com

    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes by Rob Wilkins

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Terry-Pratchett

    Terry Pratchett - Back in Black (BBC)

    https://terrypratchett.com/terry-pratchett/

    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/25/terry-pratchett-a-life-with-footnotes-review-rob-wilkins-life-death-in-discworld

    https://reactormag.com/terry-pratchett-is-the-most-shop-lifted-author-in-great-britain-for-a-reason//

    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/17/i-think-i-was-good-though-i-could-have-been-better-terry-pratchett-and-the-writing-of-his-life

    https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/TerryPratchett

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-41093066

    https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-25401679

    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/may/30/terry-pratchett-predicted-rise-of-fake-news-in-1995-says-biographer

    https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ch.cgi?155

    https://theconversation.com/a-beginners-guide-to-terry-pratchetts-discworld-55220

    https://discworld.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page

    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jun/12/terry-pratchett-daughter-fans-shepherds-crown-last-discworld-novel

    https://lesasbookcritiques.com/sir-terry-pratchett-rip/

    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/apr/20/terry-pratchett-debut-turns-50-at-17-the-carpet-people by Alison Flood

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/when-terry-pratchett-was-knighted-he-forged-his-own-sword-out-of-meteorite-10104321.html

    https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31858156

    https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/07/31/terry-pratchett-discworld-transphobia/

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  7. 571 - The Radium Girls

    2 Std. 6 Min.

    The Radium Girls were female factory workers who suffered severe radiation poisoning in the 1910s and 1920s after painting watch dials with self-luminous paint. Their plight led to the a better understanding of …

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    The Radium Girls were female factory workers who suffered severe radiation poisoning in the 1910s and 1920s after painting watch dials with self-luminous paint. Their plight led to the a better understanding of the effects of radium, and also better safety standards across multiple industries.


    Content Warning : Graphic descriptions of radiation poisoning.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:14 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod


    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com

    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas

    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.britannica.com/story/radium-girls-the-women-who-fought-for-their-lives-in-a-killer-workplace

    https://www.buzzfeed.com/authorkatemoore/the-light-that-does-not-lie

    https://edition.cnn.com/2017/12/19/style/radium-girls-radioactive-paint

    https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/radium-girls-kate-moore/515685/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S74H4SzOoQM&t=67s

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radium_Girls

    https://www.damninteresting.com/undark-and-the-radium-girls/

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  8. 570 - The 'Pappygate' Bourbon Heist

    1 Std. 57 Min.

    Pappy Van Winkle is some of the most expensive Bourbon in the world, and in 2013 hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of the liquor went missing from the distillery. This week, Deanna Ortiz tells us how some …

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    Pappy Van Winkle is some of the most expensive Bourbon in the world, and in 2013 hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of the liquor went missing from the distillery. This week, Deanna Ortiz tells us how some heists aren't elaborately planned, but just get slowly out of hand.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:55 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod


    Check out more of Deanna's work:

    https://www.deannaortiz.com/


    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com

    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas

    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 569 - The Wild Life of Klondike Joe

    1 Std. 45 Min.

    On this week's episode we hear the story of Joseph Boyle aka Klondike Joe, a Canadian man whose life has so many different chapters your head will spin!We're halfway through our Canadian tour and this episode …

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    On this week's episode we hear the story of Joseph Boyle aka Klondike Joe, a Canadian man whose life has so many different chapters your head will spin!


    We're halfway through our Canadian tour and this episode was recorded live in Vancouver! If you're keen, we've got three final shows this week in Montreal and Toronto with tickets available!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:22 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://europecentenary.eu/the-bolsheviks-and-romania-the-first-step-towards-truce-and-betrayal/

    https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/10/21/klondike-joe-boyle/

    https://www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com/2001/01/05/charles-boyle/

    https://yukon-news.com/2017/11/09/lets-all-celebrate-joe-boyles-birthday/

    https://web.archive.org/web/20090412121441/http://www.nhl.com/cup/incidents.html

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/klondike-joe-boyle-birthday-whitehorse-fraser-1.4385107

    https://www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com/2001/01/05/charles-boyle/

    https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio.php?id_nbr=7794

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  10. 568 - Operation Chariot, The Greatest Raid of All (with Nick Mason)

    2 Std. 45 Min.

    Operation Chariot is frankly the most unhinged and daring military operation I have ever read about. In World War II, the Brits were so worried about the Nazi's super battleship Tirpitz, they decided to take …

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    Operation Chariot is frankly the most unhinged and daring military operation I have ever read about. In World War II, the Brits were so worried about the Nazi's super battleship Tirpitz, they decided to take out the St Nazaire dock in occupied France. To do this they sent hundreds of commandos on a disguised ship to infiltrate the port. Also, the ship was a giant bomb... Five Victoria Crosses later, no wonder this is referred to as "The Greatest Raid of All."


    On this episode we are joined by our friend Nick Mason from The Weekly Planet podcast:

    https://bigsandwich.co/


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:57 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    Jeremy Clarkson: Greatest Raid of All Time (2007), watch on Timeline - World History Documentaries: 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCMCr2Kh1wI

    https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/bold-strategy-british-raid-st-nazaire

    https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/british-raid-st-nazaire-part-ii

    https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/commandos-WW2

    https://www.britannica.com/technology/U-boat

    https://stnazaireraid.org/events-leading-up-to-the-raid-2/

    https://www.historyextra.com/period/second-world-war/bismarck-battleship-facts-why-famous-feared-sunk-wreck/

    https://www.historyextra.com/period/second-world-war/bismarck-battleship-facts-why-famous-feared-sunk-wreck/

    https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-203249




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  11. 567 - Homer, the Iliad and the Odyssey (with Greg Jenner)

    2 Std. 53 Min.

    This week we are joined by public historian Greg Jenner to hear the epic tale of Homer, the Iliad and the Odyssey!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 18:16 (though as always, we …

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    This week we are joined by public historian Greg Jenner to hear the epic tale of Homer, the Iliad and the Odyssey!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 18:16 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    Listen to the new season of Greg's podcast You're Dead To Me: https://link.mgln.ai/YDTM-Do-Go-On


    Come see us in Canada in September 2026: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.

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  12. 566 - Canadians Burn Down The White House (The War of 1812)

    2 Std. 37 Min.

    This week our Canadian-Australian friend Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall tells us all about the War of 1812, fought between the United States and the United Kingdom. This story, integral to the history of Canada …

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    This week our Canadian-Australian friend Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall tells us all about the War of 1812, fought between the United States and the United Kingdom. This story, integral to the history of Canada results in the Capture of Washington and the burning of many buildings, including The White House.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 12:59 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    Come see us in Canada in September 2026: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


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  13. 565 - Prince Alfred's Cursed Australian Visit

    2 Std. 13 Min.

    Queen Victoria's son, Prince Alfred, was the first member of the British Royal Family to visit Australia. Let's just say, the Aussie's didn't exactly make a great first impression...This is a comedy/history …

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    Queen Victoria's son, Prince Alfred, was the first member of the British Royal Family to visit Australia. Let's just say, the Aussie's didn't exactly make a great first impression...


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:38 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/first-royal-visit

    https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/2056

    https://blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/our-stories/the-first-royal-visit/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_tours_of_Australia

    https://www.discoverbritain.com/history/icons/queen-victorias-children/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_monarchs_in_Britain_by_length_of_reign

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_O%27Farrell#References

    https://dictionaryofsydney.org/blog/mr_parkess_mongoose

    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-254956466/view?partId=nla.obj-254978611#page/n6/mode/1up

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  14. 564 - Tycho Brahe: Danish Astronomy Kook

    2 Std. 30 Min.

    Today we are talking about Tycho Brahe, a brilliant 16th century Danish astronomer - but also a bit of a kook. We are joined by Claire Hooper who is heading to Edinburgh this week, go see her show and say hi …

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    Today we are talking about Tycho Brahe, a brilliant 16th century Danish astronomer - but also a bit of a kook. We are joined by Claire Hooper who is heading to Edinburgh this week, go see her show and say hi for us!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 17:25 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    Check out Matt's new special 'Bad Boy': bit.ly/BadBoyComedy

    Vote in this year's BLOCK: bit.ly/BLOCK2026


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/tycho-brahe

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tycho-Brahe-Danish-astronomer

    https://www.space.com/19623-tycho-brahe-biography.html

    https://www.famousscientists.org/tycho-brahe/

    https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Tycho_Brahe

    https://www.bbc.com/news/11756077

    https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/30/science/30tierney.html?pagewanted=all&mtrref=en.wikipedia.org

    https://gizmodo.com/the-crazy-life-and-crazier-death-of-tycho-brahe-histor-5696469

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  15. 563 - The Afronauts, Zambia's Space Program

    1 Std. 41 Min.

    In October 1964, as the Southern African country of Zambia was celebrating independence, an exciting and somewhat surprising announcement was made... Edward Mukuka Nkoloso was setting up Zambia's National Space …

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    In October 1964, as the Southern African country of Zambia was celebrating independence, an exciting and somewhat surprising announcement was made... Edward Mukuka Nkoloso was setting up Zambia's National Space Program and whats more, his 'Afronauts" were going to beat the Americans and Soviets to the moon and beyond.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:02 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-zambian-afronaut-who-wanted-to-join-the-space-race

    https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/story-behind-zambian-space-program

    Faces Of Africa - Mukuka Nkoloso: The Afronaut (CGTN)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2ikxZK65pA

    The Time When Zambia Tried To Go To Mars (SideNote)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TI9ixb-a5M

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Makuka_Nkoloso#

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-almost-forgotten-zambian-space-odyssey/

    https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2010/10/old-weird-tech-the-zambian-space-cult-of-the-1960s/64945/

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Zambia

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14113084

    https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2020/april/dating-the-broken-hill-skull--homo-heidelbergensis.html


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  16. 562 - The Most Expensive Gay Porno Ever Made

    2 Std. 30 Min.

    In 1980 a chance meeting between a talented young film maker and a millionaire philanthropist led to the making of 'Centurians of Rome', the most expensive gay porn film of all time (at that time), and the …

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    In 1980 a chance meeting between a talented young film maker and a millionaire philanthropist led to the making of 'Centurians of Rome', the most expensive gay porn film of all time (at that time), and the story is wild, enjoy!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:15 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://deadline.com/2019/04/daily-beast-george-bosque-article-gay-porn-movie-hacksaw-ridge-valparaiso-1202592825/

    https://www.thedailybeast.com/centurians-of-rome-how-a-bank-robber-made-the-most-expensive-gay-porno-flick-of-all-time/

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285474/

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  17. 561 - John Titor: Time Traveller

    1 Std. 39 Min.

    In 1998, a radio DJ received an anonymous fax from a person claiming to be... from the future!!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:38 (though as always, we go off on tangents …

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    In 1998, a radio DJ received an anonymous fax from a person claiming to be... from the future!!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:38 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/john-titor-time-traveler-predictions-story

    https://www.postbulletin.com/rochester-magazine/john-titor-who-was-the-time-traveler-that-visited-rochester

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Titor

    https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/john-titor-the-internets-most-mysterious-time-traveller/

    https://web.archive.org/web/20170622161305/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/11945420/Who-was-John-Titor-the-time-traveller-who-came-from-2036-to-warn-us-of-a-nuclear-war.html

    https://web.archive.org/web/20170622161305/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/11945420/Who-was-John-Titor-the-time-traveller-who-came-from-2036-to-warn-us-of-a-nuclear-war.html

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  18. 560 - The Munich Air Disaster (and the Manchester United Busby Babes)

    2 Std. 46 Min.

    In 1958, Manchester United were one of the best football teams on the planet. Managed by Matt Busby and nicknamed 'The Busby Babes' because of the team's youth, in February 1958 the team took an ill fated …

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    In 1958, Manchester United were one of the best football teams on the planet. Managed by Matt Busby and nicknamed 'The Busby Babes' because of the team's youth, in February 1958 the team took an ill fated flight from Munich Airport that would change the club forever. For this episode we are joined by our dear friend Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall (host of the newly launched Bobby Logs Stories podcast and Two In The Think Tank)


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 12:24 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    Mayday Air Disaster

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWofAhLSRYg

    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226781/2024/02/06/munich-air-disaster-james-thain-scapegoat/ 

    https://www.manutd.com/en/club/history/munich-remembered

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2008/01/17/060208_munich_timeline_feature.shtml

    https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/w3csvty9

    http://www.thebusbybabes.com/victims/victims.htm

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-06/manchester-united-munich-air-disaster-1958/106183032

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_air_disaster#

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_European_Cup_final


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  19. 559 - The Transit of Venus part 2: Back in the Orbit

    2 Std. 22 Min.

    Following on from last week's episode, we hear of more adventures undertaken by scientists in the 1760's in the effort to track the transit of Venus! Intrepid astronomers this week include Frenchmen …

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    Following on from last week's episode, we hear of more adventures undertaken by scientists in the 1760's in the effort to track the transit of Venus! Intrepid astronomers this week include Frenchmen Alexandre-Gui Pingré and Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche and Englishmen Jeremiah Dixon and Charles Mason (who we mistakenly call Wilson through a lot of the episode sorry)!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:09 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/~pogge/Ast161/Unit4/venussun.html

    Chasing Venus: The Race to Measure the Heavens by Andrea Wulf

    https://theconversation.com/transit-of-venus-a-tale-of-two-expeditions-7246

    https://www.iflscience.com/in-1761-and-1769-intrepid-voyagers-had-a-once-in-a-century-chance-to-measure-the-solar-system-83712

    A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

    https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/why-should-you-care-about-transit-venus

    http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/transits-of-venus-in-history-1761/   

    https://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/13/books/the-war-to-begin-all-wars.html#:~:text=Winston%20S.,Africa%2C%20India%20and%20the%20Philippines.

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  20. 558 - The Transit of Venus part 1

    2 Std. 28 Min.

    How far away is the sun? English astronomer Edmond Halley suggested that tracking the transit of Venus across the sun would be the key to finding the answer. This set in motion a huge international …

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    How far away is the sun? English astronomer Edmond Halley suggested that tracking the transit of Venus across the sun would be the key to finding the answer. This set in motion a huge international collaborative scientific endeavour and one of the most comically cursed voyages, by the magnificently named Frenchman, Guillaume Joseph Hyacinthe Jean-Baptiste Le Gentil de la Galaisière!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:25 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/~pogge/Ast161/Unit4/venussun.html

    Chasing Venus: The Race to Measure the Heavens by Andrea Wulf

    https://theconversation.com/transit-of-venus-a-tale-of-two-expeditions-7246

    https://www.iflscience.com/in-1761-and-1769-intrepid-voyagers-had-a-once-in-a-century-chance-to-measure-the-solar-system-83712

    A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

    https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/why-should-you-care-about-transit-venus

    http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/transits-of-venus-in-history-1761/   

    https://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/13/books/the-war-to-begin-all-wars.html#:~:text=Winston%20S.,Africa%2C%20India%20and%20the%20Philippines.

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  21. 557 - The Disney Renaissance

    2 Std. 11 Min.

    In the 1980s, Disney Animation was at a critical and cultural low point. This week our editor (and friend) AJ is here to tell us how they turned it all around with The Disney Renaissance. From The Little …

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    In the 1980s, Disney Animation was at a critical and cultural low point. This week our editor (and friend) AJ is here to tell us how they turned it all around with The Disney Renaissance. From The Little Mermaid in 1989 to Tarzan in 1999 they released hit after hit after hit and changed entertainment forever.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:23 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


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  22. 556 - Joe Carstairs; The Fastest Woman on Water

    2 Std. 3 Min.

    This week, we hear the story of a wealthy, eccentric woman who raced speedboats, had affairs with Hollywood's hottest actresses, bought a private island, and had a doll best friend who was cremated with her …

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    This week, we hear the story of a wealthy, eccentric woman who raced speedboats, had affairs with Hollywood's hottest actresses, bought a private island, and had a doll best friend who was cremated with her.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:03 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://therake.com/default/stories/the-world-according-to-joe

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Carstairs

    https://alpennia.com/blog/joe-carstairs-object-lesson-protective-value-great-wealth

    https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v20/n05/terry-castle/if-everybody-had-a-wadley



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  23. 555 - The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang

    3 Std. 8 Min.

    You have probably heard of China's famous Terracotta Army, but do you know the story of the man behind them? This week's episode delves into the epic story of the man who unified China, named himself the First …

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    You have probably heard of China's famous Terracotta Army, but do you know the story of the man behind them? This week's episode delves into the epic story of the man who unified China, named himself the First Emperor and was on a mission to find the secret to immortality!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:48 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/qin-shi-huang

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/emperor-qin

    https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-19922863

    http://www.britannica.com/topic/Qin-dynasty

    https://www.thoughtco.com/qin-shi-huang-first-emperor-china-195679

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/weird-royal-deaths/8

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/2000-year-old-texts-reveal-first-emperor-chinas-quest-eternal-life-180967671/

    https://listverse.com/2017/03/21/10-bizarre-tales-of-the-first-emperor-of-chinas-quest-for-immortality/

    https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/top-10-facts-about-terracotta-warriors

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0cshgzq

    https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240327-terracotta-warriors-fifty-years-after

    https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20170411-the-army-that-conquered-the-world

    https://youtu.be/Nol_2FzMQLo?si=35Cz-qk5lay8S_vw

    The chapter "What You Find When Digging a Well" in Michael Scott's book 'X Marks the Spot'

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2FUmD1pyVM

    https://www.britannica.com/event/Warring-States

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/qin-shi-huangdi

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUE-ZtcUFg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Ia-SEidBA

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-you-need-know-about-chinas-terra-cotta-warriors-first-qin-emperor-30942673/

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  24. 554 - Five Hundred Days In A Cave

    1 Std. 25 Min.

    This week we look at the weird history of competitive cave sitting (people seeing how long they can stay in a cave without contact with the outside world), culminating with Spaniard Beatriz Flamini's 2021 world …

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    This week we look at the weird history of competitive cave sitting (people seeing how long they can stay in a cave without contact with the outside world), culminating with Spaniard Beatriz Flamini's 2021 world record attempt to spend 500 days in a cave. Recorded live at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:40 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/01/29/the-woman-who-spent-five-hundred-days-in-a-cave

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/cave-dwellers-human-adaptation

    https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/22/worlds-oldest-cave-art-discovered-in-indonesias-muna-island

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_dweller#Modern_examples

    https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-inside-cave-dwellings-and-villages-around-the-world-2023-10#one-matmata-cave-hotel-was-used-as-a-location-for-the-1977-star-wars-film-14

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/09/04/michel-siffre-caves-time-dies/

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-06/history-of-ngilgi-cave/100586144

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  25. 553 - The Ireland Shakespeare Forgery

    2 Std. 1 Min.

    Back in the 1790's, Samuel Ireland's son, William Henry, came to him with an exciting discovery - he had found a document belonging to the one and only William Shakespeare! But where had he found it? And could …

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    Back in the 1790's, Samuel Ireland's son, William Henry, came to him with an exciting discovery - he had found a document belonging to the one and only William Shakespeare! But where had he found it? And could there be more??


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:39 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Henry-Ireland

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland_Shakespeare_forgeries

    https://www.huntington.org/watch-read-listen/verso/real-fake-shakespeare-forgeries-william-henry-ireland

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortigern_and_Rowena

    https://archive.org/details/confessionswill00irelgoog/page/n93/mode/2up?q=%22mr+H%22


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  26. 552 - Chang and Eng, the original "Siamese twins"

    2 Std. 6 Min.

    Conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker were world famous in the 19th Century, so much so that for a long period other conjoined siblings were commonly referred to as "Siamese twins". Born in Siam (now Thailand) …

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    Conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker were world famous in the 19th Century, so much so that for a long period other conjoined siblings were commonly referred to as "Siamese twins". Born in Siam (now Thailand), the brothers were taken to America under false pretences and "exhibited." But when the twins turned 21, they took control of their own destiny.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:31 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-14/chang-and-eng-bunker-the-original-siamese-twins/7992942

    https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/earshot/hyphenated-lives-part-1/7912758

    https://www.npr.org/2018/04/02/598796873/inseparable-recounts-the-unusual-lives-of-conjoined-twins-chang-and-eng-bunker

    https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2022/12/the-dark-history-of-the-original-siamese-twins-chang-and-eng-bunker-730957

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/chang-eng-bunker

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Chang-and-Eng

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chang_and_Eng_Bunker#

    https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/conjoined-twins

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560839/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lori_and_George_Schappell


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  27. 551 - Nasubi; Japan's real life 'Truman Show'

    1 Std. 41 Min.

    In the late 90's, an aspiring Japanese comedian auditioned for a new reality TV show. What he didn't know, was that the TV show would change his life forever. And not in a good way. This is a comedy/history …

    Shownotes

    In the late 90's, an aspiring Japanese comedian auditioned for a new reality TV show. What he didn't know, was that the TV show would change his life forever. And not in a good way.


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:32 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/may/02/the-contestant-documentary-japanese-reality-show

    ‘The Contestant’ 2023 

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasubi

    https://time.com/6972667/the-contestant-hulu-nasubi-interview/

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-26/surviving-japans-real-life-truman-show/104810198


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  28. 550 - NYE '79: Anarchy at the Sydney Opera House

    1 Std. 21 Min.

    The 1979 New Year's Eve concert at the Sydney Opera House featured the legendary Aussie rock band The Angels, with an estimated 100,000 attendees, unfortunately due to poor planning, the event soon descended …

    Shownotes

    The 1979 New Year's Eve concert at the Sydney Opera House featured the legendary Aussie rock band The Angels, with an estimated 100,000 attendees, unfortunately due to poor planning, the event soon descended into chaos! We hear all about it, plus a history of the legendary band!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:45 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    This episode was recorded live in Brisbane


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCiLWtUFLvQ

    https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/from-the-archives-1980-violence-arrests-at-new-year-s-eve-concert-20201218-p56opf.html

    https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/books-magazines/books/the-night-sydneys-new-years-eve-party-became-a-horror-show-rock-stars-felled-by-storm-of-missiles-as-cameras-rolled/news-story/aea163e01772918570c74b03545d2efa

    https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/about-us

    https://web.archive.org/web/20040803080238/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=34

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am_I_Ever_Gonna_See_Your_Face_Again

    https://themusic.com.au/features/50-not-out-50-things-you-should-know-about-the-angels/pJEatrm4u7o/28-06-24

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  29. 549 - The Great 'Oil Sniffer' Scandal

    1 Std. 58 Min.

    The 1970s was rocked by two oil crises, and countries were desperate to find alternative sources of fuel. So when two eccentric inventors stepped forward with a machine that could supposedly detect untapped oil …

    Shownotes

    The 1970s was rocked by two oil crises, and countries were desperate to find alternative sources of fuel. So when two eccentric inventors stepped forward with a machine that could supposedly detect untapped oil from the air, surely it wasn't too good to be true? And surely, the French government would do their due diligence before investing BILLIONS of dollars in the idea?


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:57 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/details/explorer/articleid/49011/the-great-oil-sniffer-hoax?srsltid=AfmBOor7GigSDOAZWyUpgkbs3SjE6P1u5yxUa8HV5n_-mNsSj_6GhX81

    https://www.thenation.com/article/world/autoworkers-and-sniffing-planes/

    https://web.archive.org/web/20101029125144/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,954097,00.html

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1984/01/07/publication-of-french-scandal-report-grips-nation/d835b7a7-54a0-4ca9-8d88-3db03d8a0308/ 

    https://www.nytimes.com/1984/01/02/world/a-fiasco-in-france-planes-that-can-sniff-out-oil.html

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78lj4976lvo

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_oil_crisis#Effects

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979_oil_crisis

    “L’affaire des avions renifleurs,” or “The Great Oil Sniffer Hoax.”




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  30. 548 - Pirate Anne Bonny of the Caribbean

    1 Std. 25 Min.

    Anne Bonny was one of the few women recorded as active participants of the golden age of piracy, her story is one wild ride, strap in!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:37 …

    Shownotes

    Anne Bonny was one of the few women recorded as active participants of the golden age of piracy, her story is one wild ride, strap in!


    This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:37 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


    For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

     

    Check out our other podcasts:

    Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

    Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

    Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/

    Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

    Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com


    Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas


    Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/anne-bonny

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anne-Bonny

    https://www.amazon.com.au/General-History-Pyrates-Pirate-Captains/dp/1497385792

    https://gallery.lib.umn.edu/exhibits/show/mary-read-anne-bonny/fact-or-fiction-

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Bonny

    https://www.postandcourier.com/news/special_reports/the-true-and-false-stories-of-anne-bonny-pirate-woman-of-the-caribbean/article_e7fc1e2c-101d-11e8-90b7-9fdf20ba62f8.html

    https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/postandcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/53/d53297f8-dd54-11e8-a5bb-f382533ea96d/5bda2070535b3.pdf.pdf

    https://www.libs.uga.edu/reserves/docs/scans/the-life-of-anne-bonny.pdf

    https://www.nps.gov/people/anne-bonny-pirate.htm#:~:text=She%20received%20a%20temporary%20stay,to%20her%20father%20in%20Charleston.

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