The most successful pilot of World War I, Manfred von Richthofen AKA 'The Red Baron', had a bit of a shaky start behind the controls of his plane. He soon knocked up victory after victory and quickly became the most feared man in the skies. But just how long could his streak last? Buy tickets to our four live Melbourne podcasts on March 28, April 4,11 and 18: https://www.trybooking.com/BOMAA Buy tickets to Matt's stand up show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 45 min
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the First World War, but who was he and what lead to his murder? Find out on this week's episode! Buy tickets to our four live Melbourne podcasts on March 28, April 4,11 and 18: https://www.trybooking.com/BOMAA Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out ou...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 46 min
During the Great Depression, people were pretty deprived of entertainment and heroes. So when someone had the audacity to rob a bunch of banks, they became household name! Enter John Dillinger ; Public Enemy #1. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 8 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our web series: https://www.youtube.com/user/stupidoldch...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 49 min
The Saxophone is one of few widely used instruments invented by a single person (Adolphe Sax). And he lead a wild life! Multiple near death incidents, duels, death threats and an instrument that would change the world of music forever. Not to mention being banned by The Vatican, The Nazis and Stalin. This is the surprisingly weird history of the saxophone. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watc...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 46 min
The Watergate Scandal was a political scandal that went all the way to the top (President Richard Nixon) between 1972 and 1974. It has been referred to as the scandal of the century and this is the story of how two young journalists helped crack the case wide open! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 12 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out o...
Jan 13, 2021•2 hr 33 min
Kate Eschner in the Smithsonian Magazine, writes: “In 1845, Arctic veteran Sir John Franklin departed Britain in command of two ships, the HMS Terror and Erebus , to seek the fabled Northwest Passage in the Arctic. They were last seen by Europeans in Baffin Bay, off the coast of Greenland. Then both ships disappeared, seemingly swallowed by the ice and never heard from again, at least not from the explorers themselves”. This is the mysterious story of Franklin's Lost Expedition! Support the show...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 272
When Japan surrendered in 1945, World War II was brought to a close and the United States' plans for a third atomic bomb drop were abandoned. The plutonium core at the centre of the bomb was shipped to New Mexico for further experiments. Despite avoiding use in war, this plutonium core was still intent on killing. Being at the centre of the first two criticality accidents in history, it was dubbed "The Demon Core." Buy tickets to our live streamed shows: https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Su...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Throughout the second half of the 20th century New Zealand’s waterways were invaded by thousands of introduced fish that have changed the environmental makeup of the country. This was all the work of one man, The New Zealand Fish Terrorist, Stewart Smith - this is his story. Buy tickets to our live streamed shows (including the full extended stream of this episode!): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our A...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min
It's been referred to as “Britain’s Roswell” and is very very tenuously linked to Christmas, so this years Chrishmish episode is about the Rendlesham Forest Incident! In 1980, several American Servicemen saw some very bright lights... a UFO? A lighthouse? A car? What were those lights!? Buy tickets to our live streamed shows (including the full extended stream of this episode!): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Che...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 269
This week we are joined by our friends / the 16th and 17th best investigative journalists that the ABC has, Cameron James and Alexei Toliopoulos! Their new podcast, Finding Desperado, is based on a fact Cam found in the Guinness Book Of Records, and he's come in to tell us about the origin story of that wonderful, weird book. This is a super fun episode with an array of characters (played by Alexei) and a lot of moments that will make you go "...what??" Check out Finding Drago/ Finding Desperado...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 268
Born into relative obscurity, Ching Shih burst onto the world stage in 1801 and would quickly become the most successful pirate in history, commanding tens of thousands of pirates and ruling the South China Sea. Buy tickets to our live streamed shows, (buy a season pass to get 4 for the price of 3! You can also watch old streams, all with exclusive sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our AACTA nom...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Pauline Dakin's childhood was spent on the run, it wasn't until she was an adult that she found out why - and that was just the start of it. Buy tickets to our live streamed shows, including this episode! Buy a season pass to get 4 for the price of 3! You can also watch old streams, all with exclusive sections: https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our AACTA nominated web series: https://www.youtube.com/playli...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 30 min
With a career spanning six decades, most of which was spent in / breaking out of prison, you would think that Forrest Tucker would be a name we have heard a lot. You may have seen Robert Redford play Forrest in The Old Man & the Gun, but this is the story that inspired the movie. Jail breaks, petty crime and car chances. What more could you want in a podcast? Buy tickets to our live streamed shows, starting this weekend November 22nd: https://sospresents.com/catalog Support the show and get ...
Nov 17, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 265
Special guest month continues with Zachary Ruane from Aunty Donna dropping in to tell us about one of Disney's stranger theme parks, California Adventure Park! Vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote Check out Aunty Donna's new Netflix show: https://www.netflix.com/title/81009617 Mish and Zach's Leguizamarama podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/mishandzachsleguizamarama Twitter: @zacharyruane Instagram: @zacharyruane Buy tickets to our live streamed s...
Nov 11, 2020•2 hr 14 min
Our good friend Andy Matthews joins us this week to tell us about one of the most polite bushrangers in Australian history ; Matthew Brady. Check out Frontier War Stories: https://boespearim.podbean.com/ Check out Andy's podcast: https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/two-in-the-think-tank/ Check out Andy and Al's great show, MAGMA: https://sospresents.com/programs/magma?categoryId=40973 Buy tickets to our live streamed shows: https://sospresents.com/catalog Support the show and get reward...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 263
He's probably the most acclaimed horror writer of the 20th Century, H.P. Lovecraft lived a life that was almost as strange as his creations. When he died in 1937, his work was almost completely unknown, but left behind many stories that have since been dubbed 'The Cthulhu Mythos'. In the decades since his death he has become extremely influential around the world. And also, extremely controversial. This is the most requested topic for Block 2020! Buy tickets to our WORLD TOUR of live streams: ht...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 54 min
Ted Bundy is one of the most infamous serial killers in American history, this is his awful story. This is the second most popular topic in our annual Blocktober month of episodes where we report on the most requested/topics of the year. Tune in next week to hear what was number one! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 8 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/...
Oct 21, 2020•2 hr 49 min
It's almost impossible to have NOT seen a Robin Williams movie! He's one of the most well known comic actors, but how did he come to be a household name? Let's take a look at the making of a legend ; the life of Robin Williams. Buy tickets to our live streamed shows: https://sospresents.com/catalog Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 8 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresen...
Oct 14, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 260
In the Spring of 1846, The Donner Reed Party set out on a journey across the United States. They had no idea that they were embarking on what would become one of the most harrowing journeys in history. A terrible shortcut, bad weather and some ridiculous decisions later... their names and what they had to do to survive quickly became part of US folklore. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 8 available to watch n...
Oct 07, 2020•2 hr 17 min
Late on the evening of the 12th of June, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman’s bloodied bodies were found outside of Brown's Brentwood, California home. In the early afternoon the following day, famous retired footballer and actor OJ Simpson was taken in for questioning and eventually charged with the murders. The ensuing trial gripped America and the world. This is that story. Vote for your favourite topics in our BLOCKtober Poll: https://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=243c265b-9d4b-...
Sep 30, 2020•2 hr 53 min
We all know the name Aretha. She's the Queen of Soul, a once in a generation voice. But what do you know about her early life, and how she came to be a household name? 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.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us: dogoonpod@gmail....
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 257
What seemingly harmless backyard activity nearly caused World War 3? Gardening! In 1976, a group of South Korean and US soldiers were ordered to cut down a poplar tree in the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea. The North Korean soldiers watching on were not happy and attacked and killed two US soldiers, leaving the US with the question of how to retaliate. They didn't want to look weak but they also didn't want to kick off a huge war... This is known to history as The Poplar Inc...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 58 min
On the 17th of December, 2004, Transylvania University librarian Betty Jean Gooch was waiting for her meeting with a man named Walter Beckman - within hours, a crime was committed that is now listed among the F.B.I.’s all-time most significant art-theft cases... it was also one of the most bungled. Listen to hear what went down! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 8 available to watch now! All with exclusive ext...
Sep 09, 2020•2 hr 31 min
No, she's not a comic book hero or a woman who delivers birds and sugar. But Robin Miller is an Australian legend, and one that not many Aussies know about! This is the story of the incredible life of Robin Miller; The Sugarbird lady. 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.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Faceb...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 254
In 1969, some of the most iconic acts of the 1960s performed at Woodstock for four days of peace love and music. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Santana and many more took to the stage. But despite going down in history as one of the greatest festivals of all time, Woodstock was almost an unmitigated disaster. Last minute venue changes, bad weather, no security and a lack of food... combined with hundreds of thousands of extra people showing up, it really is a ...
Aug 26, 2020•2 hr 3 min
After the episode about Sir Donald Bradman we've had a few listeners saying all the cricketing lingo was a bit confusing at times, so we've tried to explain the basics in this mini episode! There's every chance you'll get to the end of this and be even more confused, sorry! (PS. This is not an episode for people who know and love cricket, you will hate it!) Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 8 available, all with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Support...
Aug 23, 2020•20 min
Voted the greatest male athlete of the past 200 years by the Australian Confederation of Sport in 1988, Don Bradman is seen as the greatest of all time - but you may not know the story that got him there and about the adventures he had along the way! Buy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 8 available, all with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our web series: https://www.yo...
Aug 19, 2020•2 hr 14 min
In the 1960s, Betty and Barney Hill went on a road trip that changed their lives forever. What happened to them? We're still not fully sure.... This episode was recorded as part of our live stream series! You can see the video and other live episodes at sospresents.com Buy tickets to our live streamed shows: 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 t...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 251
Our 250th episode is all about the Mad Trapper Of Rat River. When Canadian authorities paid a visit to a remote log cabin, they didn't expect the man inside to shoot at them through door and then lead them on one of the longest and most grueling manhunts in history. Buy tickets to our live streamed shows, including episode 250 and this coming August 8: https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our web series: http...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 34 min
We all know that 'Diamonds Are Forever', but have they always been? Turns out De Beers, with the help of some clever marketing, were able to build up the diamond myth throughout the 20th century. How far did they go in their quest to create demand for diamonds? Buy tickets to our live streamed shows on July 18 + 25, August 1st + 8: https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our web series: https://www.youtube.com/p...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 54 min
