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Do Go On

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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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228 - Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark

Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark was the most expensive Broadway musical of all time. The story of this ill fated musical has it all: drama, death, intrigue and of course Bono... enjoy! Our website: dogoonpod.com 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: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcas...

Mar 04, 20201 hr 44 min

227 - Arnold Schwarzenegger

You've seen his movies, you've done a (bad) impression of him, but how much do you know about the early life of Arnold Schwarzenegger? Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com 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: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check ou...

Feb 26, 20201 hr 43 minEp. 227

226 - The East German Balloon Escape

In 1952, East Germany was closed off from it's Western counterpart. Between the countries lay walls, barbed wire, minefields and lots and lots of soldiers. But that didn't stop the East German citizens from dreaming of escaping the oppressive dictatorship. In the late 70s two men got together and came up with a plan... to build a home made hot air balloon and fly their families over the border to a better life. This is one of the most audacious escapes ever attempted! Buy tickets to our live sho...

Feb 19, 20202 hr 6 min

225 - The Man Who Broke Out Of Prison To Climb a Mountain

In 1941 Italian man Felice Benuzzi was held as a prisoner of war in a camp near the foot of Mt. Kenya. Bored of the prison life, he started to dream of breaking out and climbing the mountain, this is his wild story. Buy tickets to our live shows in MELBOURNE here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Matt is performing his new stand up show MONKEY HOUSE in BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs (use the code 'podcast'...

Feb 12, 20201 hr 32 min

224 - Julia Child

This week we discuss the life of Julia Chid, who many of you know as a loveable TV chef. But did you know she didn't start cooking until she was in her 30's? Her life before this was pretty bloody interesting too! WARNING: Matt is very drunk in this episode Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com 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 Com...

Feb 05, 20201 hr 38 minEp. 224

223 - Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee is the most famous martial artist of all time and had a profound influence on cinema, martial arts and pop culture. Born in America but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee dreamt of making it big in Hollywood and after years of set backs this writer, director, choreographer, actor and founder of his own martial arts/philiosphy Jeet Kune Do looked poised to take on the world... that is before tragedy struck. We are back for another run of live shows in MELBOURNE for the International Comedy ...

Jan 29, 20201 hr 53 min

222 - Frenzal Rhomb: The World's Fuckedest Band

Frenzal Rhomb are one of Matt's all time favourite bands! Hear their story involving chart success, controversy, silly song names and multiple hospitalisations - fun times ensured! We are back for another run of live shows in MELBOURNE for the International Comedy Festival (March 28, April 4,11,18)! Grab tickets (including a season pass which gets you 4 tix for the price of 3) here: https://www.trybooking.com/BHUVC Matt is performing his new stand up show MONKEY HOUSE in BRISBANE March 10-15 and...

Jan 22, 20201 hr 33 min

221 - The First Quintuplets

The Dionne sisters caused an absolute media and global frenzy, because all five of them were born at once! They were the first set of quintuplets to survive past infancy, and their early life story is weird a wacky. Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com 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: @DoGoOnPod Fac...

Jan 15, 20201 hr 30 minEp. 221

220 - The Eruption of Mount St. Helens

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted for the first time in over one hundred years, causing immense destruction. The blast generated about 500 times the force of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and obliterated the mountain. This episode follows the build up to America's most powerful natural disaster, and the people caught up within it. Matt is performing his new show MONKEY HOUSE is on in HOBART on January 9th and 10th, BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19, find more de...

Jan 08, 20201 hr 31 min

219 - Horace de Vere Cole (the Original Prankster)

Born in the 1800s, Horace de Vere Cole lead a life full of pranks aiming "to prick the pompous and the vain", recorded live at the Wardrobe in Leeds, we hear about his greatest hits. Matt is performing his new show MONKEY HOUSE is on in HOBART on January 9th and 10th, BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs (use the code 'podcast' for a special listener discount) Support the show and get rewards like bonus episo...

Jan 01, 20201 hr 6 min

218 - Operation Mincemeat

During WW2 a body washes up on a beach with some top secret documents on it... but how did that body get there? It's a story with the greatest codename ever... Operation Mincemeat Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com 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: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGo...

Dec 25, 20191 hr 44 minEp. 218

217 - Sir Christopher Lee

One of the most interesting figures of the Twentieth Century, Sir Christopher Lee is most famous as an actor, but he was also a World War II badass, Nazi Hunter, Heavy Metal Musician and multiple world record holder. Simply put, he lived one hell of a life. Dave reports on the man that played Dracula, Fu Manchu, Sherlock Holmes, Francisco Scaramanga, Rasputin, Saruman in The Lord of The Rings, Count Dooku in Star Wars and dozens upon dozens of other characters. Record live in London. Buy tickets...

Dec 18, 20191 hr 12 min

216 - The Stone of Scone Heist and Other Festive Tales

It's time for the annual Christmas special! Recorded live in London, we each did a mini report on a Christmas topic. Let the festivities begin! Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com 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: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com...

Dec 11, 20191 hr 33 minEp. 216

Do Go On Presents: Listen Now with Matt and Sam

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

Dec 08, 201954 min

215 - The Dublin Whiskey Flood and other Irish Tales

In 1875 a whiskey flood (and fire) caused havoc on the streets of Dublin, hear all about it as well as a great Irish art theft and one of the most famous and kooky Irish singers of all time on this week's jam packed episode! Matt is performing his new show MONKEY HOUSE is on in HOBART on January 9th and 10th, BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs (use the code 'podcast' for a special listener discount) Support...

Dec 04, 20191 hr 48 min

214 - Jimmy Barnes, Working Class Man

This week we're lucky enough to be joined by Sam Tonkin from The Listen Now podcast to hear all about Jimmy Barnes. One of the most legendary figures in Australian music, Barnsey has lead quite the life. From a tumultuous childhood in Glasgow, to selling out arenas vodka in hand, all the way through to becoming the screaming cowboy - this is a wild ride. Grab tickets for our upcoming live shows in IRELAND AND THE UK, grab tickets here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Matt is performing an hour of ...

Nov 27, 20192 hr 1 min

213 - The Mysterious Circleville Letter Writer

In 1976, life in the quiet town of Circleville, Ohio was thrown into chaos when a series of obscene and threatening letters that had the county in panic. Grab tickets for our upcoming live shows in IRELAND AND THE UK, grab tickets here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Matt is performing an hour of stand up comedy at the Bill Murray in LONDON on December 7, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOn...

Nov 20, 20191 hr 31 min

212 - Lindy Chamberlain: "A dingo's got my baby!"

"A dingo's got my baby!" It was a famous punchline for a long time, and people all over the world knew it. But so you know the real story of what happened to Azaria Chamberlain? For a long time, no one knew what the truth was, and her mother Lindy faced harsh consequences for a crime she didn't commit. Buy tickets to our live shows (incuding upcoming Ireland/UK tour) here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ See Matt live in LONDON on December 7: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Our website: dogoonp...

Nov 13, 20191 hr 38 minEp. 212

211 - The 1897 Arctic Balloon Expedition

In 1897 Swedish engineer S. A. Andree attempted to become the first to reach the North Pole, and he decided to try and get there in a giant hydrogen filled balloon. On this episode you'll hear why this is the first and only attempt to get to The North Pole in a balloon. Recorded live at the Comedy Lounge in Perth. Tickets are selling fast for our upcoming live shows in IRELAND AND THE UK, including our extra Stand Up Special in Dublin on December 1st. Grab tickets here: https://dogoonpod.com/eve...

Nov 06, 20191 hr 9 min

210 - The Black Dahlia Murder Mystery

On January 15th, 1947 in Los Angeles, mother Betty Bersinger was on her way to the shops when she noticed a body abandoned in a vacant lot, this would kick off one of the most enduring murder mysteries of the 20th century. Tickets are selling fast for our upcoming live shows in IRELAND AND THE UK, grab tickets here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Matt is performing an hour of stand up comedy at the Bill Murray in London on December 7, find more details/get tickets here: https://mattstewartcomedy....

Oct 30, 20192 hr 1 min

209 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (with Nick Mason)

It wouldn't be Block without a visit from our fifth Beatle, Mr Nick Mason! He came in to tell us about the origin story of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and also just to hang out with us because he's a cool dude. Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com 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: @DoGoOnPod Fa...

Oct 23, 20192 hr 1 minEp. 209

208 - Keen For Peen : The History of the Penis

Look, we can't even really remember where or when #KeenForPeen started, but even since you've been suggesting it as a topic. And now, for BlocktoberTopherGrace month, you get it! But how will we tackle such a topic!? With the help of our good friend, Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall. Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.c...

Oct 16, 20191 hr 20 min

207 - The Golden State Killer

It's BLOCKTOBER, BABY! Which means we are doing our most requested topics! And we all love a serial killer, right? This is one that was massive in the news quite recently, so we have a look at why. Probably don't listen at night.. or alone... or in the dark... or in California. Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.c...

Oct 09, 20191 hr 35 minEp. 207

206 - Dungeons and Dragons

Our first episode for Block 2019 (a month of our most requested episodes) is all about the world's most popular table role playing game... Dungeons and Dragons. When first developed in their basements in the 1970s, creators Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson could not have predicted that by the end of the decade they'd have a TV show, legions of fans and be living in mansions, all whilst creating a moral "satanic panic" across America. Tickets are selling fast for our upcoming live shows in IRELAND AND...

Oct 02, 20191 hr 29 min

205 - Oneida Community: From Sex Cult to Dinnerware

Which 19th Century sex cult evolved into a dinnerware company? The Oneida Community! Set up by John Humphrey Noyes in the mid 1800s, hear about the Oneida Community (aka Perfectionists aka Bible Communists) and Noyes' bizarre theories about sex and the afterlife. Tickets are selling fast for our upcoming live shows in IRELAND AND THE UK, grab tickets here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Second LONDON show is on sale on Monday September 30 at 11am London time. Check out Matt's YouTube panel show F...

Sep 25, 20191 hr 28 min

204 - The 1980 Boston Marathon Controversy

The Boston Marathon is one of the biggest sporting events in history, and many amazing stories of triumph have emerged from the marathon. But of course, it is not without it's share of controversy! Enter : Rosie Ruiz and the 1980 marathon .... Buy tickets to our live shows INCLUDING OUR IRELAND AND UK 2019 TOUR here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonp...

Sep 18, 20191 hr 30 minEp. 204

203 - The Halifax Explosion

Surpassed only by the atomic bomb, The Halifax Explosion was the largest man made explosion in history... and it was an accident. On December 6, 1917 two boats collided in Halifax Harbour, resulting in nearly 2,000 deaths and an unbelievable amount of destruction. But what chain of events was needed for everything to go this wrong? Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Buy tickets to see Matt and Jess live: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs https://www.jessperkins.co...

Sep 11, 20191 hr 30 min

202 - The Zanesville Zoo Massacre

On October the 18th, 2011 lions and tigers and bears were spotted roaming wild in Zanesville, Ohio. Listen in to hear how it all came to a grizzly end. Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Buy tickets to see Matt and Jess live: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs https://www.jessperkins.com.au/shows Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topi...

Sep 04, 20191 hr 40 min

201 - Amelia Earhart

You know the name, but how much do you actually know about Amelia Earhart? We take a look at Amelia's early life, and discover how much of a badass she really was, at a time when women were seen as pretty incapable. Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Our website: dogoonpod.com 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: @DoGoOnPod Fac...

Aug 28, 20192 hr 12 minEp. 201

200 - Wild World Records

For our 200th episode, we celebrate by each doing a mini report on a different world record! This episode was recorded live at the Zoo in Brisbane - enjoy! Buy tickets to our upcoming live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod 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/ See Matt and Jess live: https://mattstewartcome...

Aug 21, 20191 hr 22 min
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