In 1954,William Golding wrote a book about a bunch of boys going nuts when they were stranded on an island. But just over a decade after that fictional novel was published, it actually happened! And the real life boys behaved in a very different way to their fictional counterparts. This is an amazing story of survival, friendship and a little bit of luck! Buy tickets to our live streamed shows on July 18 + 25, August 1st + 8: https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Support the show and get reward...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 248
Which page of history involves the dairy industry, the welfare system and multiple American presidents? Yes, this one goes all the way to the top, it's Government Cheese! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aI8wp3p_tos Check out the new season of Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ 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: @...
Jul 20, 2020•22 min
Often referred to as the strangest battle of World War II, The Battle For Castle Itter was a daring mission to protect and rescue two former French Prime Ministers, two former military commanders, a Noble Peace Prize winner and a champion tennis player... all of whom were trapped in an Austrian castle. Buy tickets to our live streamed shows on July 18 + 25, August 1st + 8: https://sospresents.com/catalog Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our we...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 43 min
Before Long John Silver, before Captain Jack Sparrow, long before Captain Feathersword, one pirate ruled the seas with an iron hook and a black beard... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ngs_W0SQ27I 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...
Jul 13, 2020•40 min
On October the 16th, 1968, Olympic athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos stood with their fists in the air during the medal ceremony for the 200m sprint, a gesture that would make front page news around the world. This is the story of what led to that iconic moment and its aftermath. Buy tickets to our live streamed shows on July 18 + 25, August 1st + 8: https://sospresents.com/catalog Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our web series: https://w...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 43 min
When Canadian lawyer Charles Vance Millar died, he set up a bizarre will that would give his fortune to the woman that gave birth to the most children over the next ten years. The strangest contest in history, this is the story of The Great Stork Derby. This is the podcast version of episode seven of our new web series that we made with Stupid Old Studios. You can watch the video of the episode complete with animations, props and lots and lots of regret face right now on The Stupid Old Channel Y...
Jul 06, 2020•33 min
The Zombies are an influential psychedelic rock band from England, and in the late 1960’s they set off on a tour of North America. The only problem: they were not the real Zombies… This is the podcast version of episode six of our new web series that we made with Stupid Old Studios. You can watch the video of the episode complete with animations, props and lots and lots of regret face right now on The Stupid Old Channel YouTube page (link below). Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_LFeLQ05ttY Ou...
Jul 05, 2020•39 min
In October 1972, a plane carrying a Uruguayan rugby team crashed in the Andes. The story of how some of the passengers survived is one of the most amazing stories of survival and the human spirit! Buy tickets to our live streamed shows on July 18 + 25, August 1st + 8: https://sospresents.com/catalog Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod....
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 245
In 1978, Kim Jong-il ordered his agents to abduct South Korean director Shin Sang-ok and his ex-wife actor Choi Eun-hee and forced them to make films for North Korea. The couple played along for years, making movies under the watchful eye of the terrifying regime, patiently waiting until everything was in place for their escape... This week we are lucky enough to be joined by special guest Jackson Baly from Sanspants Radio. Buy tickets to our live streamed shows on July 18 + 25, August 1st + 8: ...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 57 min
If you’ve ever thought about buying a super expensive watch but thought “Is it really worth it?” Well, for one man, his luxury watch lead the police straight to his murderer. This is the podcast version of episode five of our new web series that we made with Stupid Old Studios. You can watch the video of the episode complete with animations, props and lots and lots of regret face right now on The Stupid Old Channel YouTube page (link below). Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q1QAeyyMHIk Our web...
Jun 22, 2020•29 min
In 2019, seventeen year old Will Connolly made world wide news when he egged right wing senator Fraser Anning. This young crusader was dubbed ‘Egg Boy.’ But he wasn’t the original egg boy... Over 100 years earlier, Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes was egged, and all hell broke loose. This is the 1917 Egg Throwing Incident. This is the podcast version of episode four of our new web series that we made with Stupid Old Studios. You can watch the video of the episode complete with animations, ...
Jun 21, 2020•32 min
Writing songs such as Maybellene and Johnny B. Goode, Chuck Berry would go on to be known as the Father of Rock and Roll, but his career did have its ups and downs including jail time and being plagiarised by the very bands his music inspired. This week's episode is brought to you by Express VPN, visit: ExpressVPN.com/dogoon Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our webseries: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Submit a topic idea direct...
Jun 17, 2020•2 hr 6 min
Back in 1518, a whole town started dancing. And they didn't stop for several weeks! How did this weird phenomenon happen? Come find out! 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 Check out our webseries: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldchannel Watch the 100th episode of Prime Mates: https://sospresents.com/programs/prime-mates-live-re-editmp4-785b8d?categoryId=...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 242
It was one of the most controversial events in Australian horse racing history: involving an impostor horse, a record betting plunge and a motley crew of colourful racing identities. This week we are talking about the Fine Cotton Scandal! This is the podcast version of episode three of our new web series that we made with Stupid Old Studios. You can watch the video of the episode complete with animations, props and lots and lots of regret face right now on The Stupid Old Channel YouTube page (li...
Jun 09, 2020•48 min
This is the podcast version of episode two of our new web series that we made with Stupid Old Studios. You can watch the video of the episode complete with animations, props and lots and lots of regret face right now on The Stupid Old Channel YouTube page (link below). This episode we ask the question: how did a nurse from Australia wind up at the top of the Gestapo’s most wanted list? It’s a tale of espionage, danger and a whole lot of sass! Join Jess, Matt and Dave for the story of World War 2...
Jun 04, 2020•28 min
Edgar Allan Poe is often referred to as the most influential American writer of all time. He pioneered the short story and also wrote the first ever detective novel. But he saved his greatest mystery for last... his death. Why did the greatest writer of his generation go missing for a week, before turning up in another city, wearing clothes that didn't belong to him? Our new weekly web series on Stupid Old Channel is out now: https://youtube.com/stupidoldchannel Our website: dogoonpod.com Suppor...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 44 min
You may know Phil Hartman as one of the brightest stars at The Groundlings, Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons - but his career also had some unexpected twists and turns, before it all ended in tragedy. This week's episode is brought to you by Express VPN, visit: ExpressVPN.com/dogoon Our new weekly web series on Stupid Old Channel is out now: https://youtube.com/stupidoldchannel Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a top...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 40 min
This is the podcast version of episode one of our new web series that we made with Stupid Old Studios. You can watch the video of the episode complete with animations, props and lots and lots of regret face right now on The Stupid Old Channel YouTube page (link below). Episode one is all about The Hollywood Sign and how a giant billboard accidentally became the most famous sign in the world. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6xo-33ISjkI Subscribe for more episodes. Our website: dogoonpod.com Su...
May 26, 2020•35 min
In the mid 80's, Melbourne's NGV purchased a Picasso to add to its collection. Less than a year later, it was gone. This is the story of the Picasso Heist! Our new weekly web series on Stupid Old Channel is out now: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2TuMQ31VXvqqEus9Bo6FZW-dDY5ukEuh 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: @DoGoOn...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 239
At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the only team anyone could talk about was the US men's basketball team, AKA 'The Dream Team'. It was the first time NBA players were allowed to compete at the Games and they were expected to dominate the tournament. At the same Olympics, Lithuania was competing for the first time since 1928, less than 18 months after declaring independence from the USSR. They had a lot of talent on their basketball team, but the country had no money to send their players. A story ...
May 13, 2020•2 hr 32 min
Beginning in the 1980s, the citizens of North Pond in Maine were haunted by a mysterious intruder. Things like batteries and propane tanks went missing from cabins and homes, while more expensive items were left untouched. Decades passed without police getting any closer to finding the culprit who became known in town as the North Pond Hermit. 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....
May 06, 2020•1 hr 47 min
A eccentric millionaire gets a cancer diagnosis that makes him think about his legacy. What will he do with some of his money, and who will find it? 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 podcasts: Book Cheat: https://play.acast...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 236
Victor Lustig is one of the most notorious conmen who ever lived. He grifted around Europe and North America using dozens of aliases and disguises to con unsuspecting people with a series of complex scams. His most famous con is selling The Eiffel Tower, not once but twice. Buy tickets to our live stream shows here: https://sospresents.com/ 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...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 22 min
On the 11th of September 1985, a twin-engine Cessna 404 crashed into a ridge in a remote area of Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina, three months later a black bear was found dead in Georigia - listen to find out how these two events are related and the wild stories that follow! Buy tickets to our live stream shows here: https://sospresents.com/ Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Betty White is a household name, and has had a career spanning eight decades. But how much do you actually know about her career besides The Golden Girls? Trust us, Betty White has had a very busy life! Buy tickets to our live stream show here: https://sospresents.com/ 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...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 233
Howard Hughes was the richest man of his day, and also possibly the most eccentric. He spent the first half of his life making billions of dollars, producing films, setting aviation world records and dating half of Hollywood. But for the last two decades of his life he was rarely seen by anyone, becoming a recluse with an obsession with germs. Buy tickets to our four live steamed podcasts (12pm Melbourne time April 11, 18, 25 and May 2). Or buy a discounted season pass: https://sospresents.com/c...
Apr 01, 2020•2 hr 14 min
Hey team! Just dropping in on your feed with a little Do Go On Presents Do Go D&D. This is the prequel episode to a Patreon bonus series we have just released where we played our first ever game of Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Adam Carnevale (whose sweet voice you might know from Sanspants, D&D is for Nerds and Getting Fruity With Matt and The Boys). We'd never played before so we hit record as Adam was explaining things to us. If you want to hear the actual three episode c...
Mar 30, 2020•37 min
On the 23rd of August 1912, four year old Bobby Dunbar went missing while at Swayze Lake, Louisiana. Eight months later he was found. This week's episode follows these amazing events and the fallout that is still being felt over a century later. Buy tickets to our four live steamed podcasts (12pm Melbourne time April 11, 18, 25 and May 2). Or buy a discounted season pass: https://sospresents.com/collections/upcoming-live-streams Our website: dogoonpod.com Support the show and get rewards like bo...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 36 min
A wild revenge story after an argument SO PETTY, you'll be confused as to how this even happened. Yet somehow, it did. 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 podcasts: Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat Prime Mates:...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 230
The most visited monument in the world, The Eiffel Tower wasn't always popular. Built for the 1889 World's Fair, it was an ambitious project - the tallest structure in the world at the time - almost doubling the previous record holder. On this episode we talk about the tower's inception, the protest against it, its time as a giant billboard as well as Franz Reichelt the "Flying Tailor," who tested his parachute suit by jumping from the tower. Tickets to our live shows in MELBOURNE here: https://...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 42 min
