And the Nobel Prize for best podcast about The Nobel Prize and its founder Alfred Nobel goes... to this episode. Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel's most famous creation was dynamite. It made him incredibly rich, but also controversial due to the people that dynamite and his weapons factories killed. When considering his post death legacy, he decided to pull off the greatest rebrand in history and donate his enormous fortune to found a set of prizes in his honour. This is the history of the Nobel Pr...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 50 min
In 1978, a mysterious package was found in the car park of an Illinois University, the events that followed kicked off a reign of terror that confounded the FBI for nearly two decades. So who is the Unabomber? And can they be brought to justice? As the FBI's own website asks: "How do you catch a twisted genius who aspires to be the perfect, anonymous killer - who builds untraceable bombs and delivers them to random targets, who leaves false clues to throw off authorities?" Listen to find out... ...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 54 min
An abandoned WWII gun tower in the middle of the ocean became so much more - a base for pirate radio, the scene of many violent battles... and a country. This is the wild story of the Principality of Sealand. Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Vote for Dave to be Australia's Pie Guy, (you do have to be in Australia or use a VPN) https://gourmetpieguy.brumbys.com.au/profile/dave-warneke/ Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 41 min
This episode is all about the life of the first human to ever leave Earth's orbit, Yuri Gagarin. From humble beginnings living in a mud hut in the USSR, Yuri went on to instantly become one of the most famous people on the planet. But much did this man actually have to do to become the first man in space? Featuring special guest Naomi Higgins from the Batch Bitch Podcast. Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards...
Jul 24, 2019•2 hr 1 min
John McAfee has lived a long and controversial life that seems to show no signs of slowing down. He is known as one of the godfathers of cyber security and a bit coin guru, but you may not know that he has also been accused of committing many heinous crimes and lived much of his life on the run. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: h...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Nellie Bly was an all round bad ass! Investigative journalist who went under cover, then travelled around the world in 72 days to prove it could be done. All by the time she was 26. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Book tickets to our live 200th show in Brisbane: h...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 194
Our final episode from the Koh Samui International Podcast Festival features three mini reports all discussing a crazy journey. We've got explorer Ranulph Fiennes battling frostbite, eccentric millionaire Charles Bedaux heading off into the wilderness with limos and caviar as well as Australian cricketing legend David Boon setting a world record for most beers drunk on a flight... Featuring special guests Dilruk Jayasinha and Brett Blake. Tickets to our 200th episode and quiz live in Brisbane Au...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Throughout the 1800s Scottish solider Gregor MacGregor fought in wars across South America before returning home and claiming to be a prince of a country that he'd created called Poyais. He started selling land and shares in what he claimed to be a true paradise on Earth, which was all well and good until hundreds of people wanted to go and live on the land that they'd bought... Tickets to our 200th episode and quiz live in Brisbane August 11 here. Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 18 min
This week's episode of Do Go On was recorded live on a beach at the Koh Samui International Podcast Festival. We each did a mini report on a "dumb death" - that is dumbs ways in which people have died. The topics were Bobby Leach, the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, the horse loving "Mr. Hands" and badass lawyer Clement Vallandigham. One of the three stories is a bit full on, but very very funny. We were also joined on stage by two of our funniest friends Nick Capper from The ...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 3 min
In 2005, two Australian men entered a bank in Vail, Colorado - it would become one of the most inept bank heists of all time, this is their story. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts: Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat Prime M...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 9 min
This week we're joined by The Little Dum Dum Club boys - Karl Chandler and Tommy Dassalo! It's an insanely fun episode where Karl tells us all about the life and music of Mike Patton. There's also a lot of talk about hotel based pranks... Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out all things Dum Dum : https://littledumdumclub.com/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 189
It's another unscheduled episode of Do Go On Presents! This week we are presenting Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall's new podcast, Shusher Guided Meditations - a podcast the quietly shushes you into relaxation/sleep, enjoy! You can find more of Shusher Guided Meditations here: https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/shusher/ https://twitter.com/ShusherGM https://www.facebook.com/ShusherGM https://open.spotify.com/show/3JFJpJ8APkONrdK2zTqH7E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Jun 03, 2019•20 min
In the 1930's, Michael Malloy somehow survived multiple attempts to kill him. How?! It still doesn't make any sense. But this is a wild story of a group of men being very persistent and very stupid. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: http://bit.ly/DoGoOnHat Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts: Book Che...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 188
In 19th century San Francisco, Joshua Norton was a wealthy businessman. But he lost it all rice deal gone wrong... He fell off the map for a few years and when he reemerged he was describing himself as The Emperor of The United States. And people just went with it. He started dressing the part and even issuing royal decrees and his city fully embraced him. This is the story of the eccentric Norton I, the first and so far only Emperor of The United States. Support the show and get rewards like bo...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Which 20th Century serial killer was dubbed the Butcher of Paris, the Demonic Ogre and Doctor Satan amongst others by the French Media? Marcel Petiot... it's a rollercoaster of an episode that has death, Nazis, French accents and RIDICULOUS SHENANIGANS (as described by Jaimi, the listener who suggested the topic). Support 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: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOn...
May 15, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Please allow Jess to be a little self indulgent and talk about one of her favourite people on the planet - Dolly Freaking Parton (not her real middle) (Her middle name is Rebecca One of the world's most successful and popular country musicians and all round lovely person, we learn a bit about the early years of Dolly's career ...and about a horse that works at a bank. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpo...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Rome's third Emperor Caligula was arguably its craziest. It turns out being sex obsessed, violent, rich and all powerful isn't a great combination for the leader of the world's most powerful empire. From declaring war on the ocean to declaring himself a living god... He really had a lot of crazy antics. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Details about the Koh Samui International Pod...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 45 min
"As Australian as Vegemite on toast" is something that someone probably said at some point. The salty black spread is one of Australia's most iconic food stuffs, but why? And how? Well, listen to this episode to find out! Joined by The Weekly Planet's Nick Mason, this episode was recorded live at the European Bier Cafe for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod....
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 10 min
This week we talk about the INSANE marathon. This event is full of secrets, rituals, gruelling climbs and is one of the most physically and mentally challenging events ever. But somehow, this is still a very funny episode! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: http://bit.ly/DoGoOnHat Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com References and...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 182
In 1997 cash handling company Loomis Fargo experienced the two largest cash robberies ever committed on American soil. It wasn't a great year! The first was a crime of opportunity, the second was a more planned affair. And yet, it turned out to be the most ridiculous heist in history. Seriously, the stupidity of the crime is unbelievable and also hilarious. Tickets to our four Melbourne Comedy Festival live podcasts: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/do-go-on Support the show and get ...
Apr 10, 2019•2 hr 1 min
Sidney Sheinberg was one of the most influential entertainment industry executives of the 20th century. He is credited with discovering Steven Spielberg, as well as having a hand in many of the greatest modern films. Recorded live at the European Bier Cafe for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Fac...
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 7 min
It’s another Hollywood report this week on Do Go On (Gosh we love a Hollywood report!) This time we look into the amazing life of Carrie Fisher - and all the things she did that you may not know about. (If you’re looking for Star Wars stories, check out episode 106 with Mr Sunday Movies) Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://w...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Released in 1977, 'Rumours' is Fleetwood Mac's eleventh album and would go on to become one of the best selling albums in history. But being the scenes, the band were really struggling during the recording. With two inter band relationships splitting up, a whole lot of affairs, a ridiculous amount of drugs and very personal songs written about each other... it's a miracle they were able to record anything, let alone one of the greatest albums of all time. Support the show and get rewards like bo...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 57 min
OOooOOoo it's time for mini reports! Which we love, because it means less work! This week we look at stories of famous animals and boy oh boy did we find some weird and wonderful stories. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Book tickets to Matt's stand up shows with t...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 19 min
TISM or 'This Is Serious, Mum' are a legendary Australian band formed in Melbourne in the 1980s. Famous for their catchy songs, funny lyrics and subversion of music industry expectations, TISM were a one of a kind band. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com See us live:...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 51 min
Fan favourite Naomi Higgins is back to report on one of the best selling singers of her generation, Rihanna. From humble beginnings in Barbados, we hear how Rihanna rose to super stardom and became a multi-threat... singing, acting, fashion'ing... But can Naomi convince Dave to like Rihanna? Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https...
Feb 27, 2019•2 hr 1 min
He was a man who "transcended wrestling", a literal giant among men... And this week he is our topic! It's Andre the Giant! Hear how he got his start in wrestling and ended up a movie star... We are appearing at the 2019 Koh Samui Podcast Festival. It's Do Go On, live on a tropical beach! Ticket details: https://dogoonpod.com/event/koh-samui-international-podcast-festival/ More Koh Samui event details and links to discounted accommodation: http://littledumdumclub.com/kohsamui/ ADELAIDE: Live sho...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 34 min
In the 1930s German lovers Friedrich Ritter and Dore Stauch moved to the remote and uninhabited Floreana Island, hoping to leave society behind forever. All was going well but then another family arrived, hoping to share their island paradise and tensions flared. The final straw came when a mysterious woman claiming to be a baroness also turned up and claimed that she was going to build a hotel on the island. With the three parties all hating each other, it was only a matter of time before they ...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 36 min
What is the most infamous undiscovered gold deposit in Australia’s history? Lasseter's Lost Gold Reef! We talk about Lewis Hubert Lasseter and the disastrous expedition he inspired in search of an unfathomable amount of gold! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Book t...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 44 min
"Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks/When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one." OR DID SHE? This week's episode is an old timey mystery, and for a pretty bleak topic, this is actually a very funny and silly episode. Check out our website for tickets to live shows, merch and more: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: http://bit.ly/DoGoOnHat Twitter: @DoGoOn...
Jan 30, 2019•2 hr 4 min
