Do Go On
A fact-based comedy podcast where Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins, and Dave Warneke take turns researching a topic and reporting back to the class. Each episode explores a different subject with humor and insights.
Episodes
558 - The Transit of Venus
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 comed
557 - The Disney Renaissance
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 alwa
556 - Joe Carstairs; The Fastest Woman on Water
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/dogoon
555 - The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang
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
554 - Five Hundred Days In A Cave
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 (tho
553 - The Ireland Shakespeare Forgery
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:
552 - Chang and Eng, the original "Siamese twins"
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 be
551 - Nasubi; Japan's real life 'Truman Show'
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 oth
550 - NYE '79: Anarchy at the Sydney Opera House
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
549 - The Great 'Oil Sniffer' Scandal
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
548 - Pirate Anne Bonny of the Caribbean
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
547 - The Life of Shirley Temple
She was the most famous child star ever, but what do you know about Shirley Temple's life AFTER acting? This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:04 (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-cheatPrime Mates: https:
546 - The Dunnes Store Strike, "The Most Dangerous Supermarket Workers In The World"
Those suffering under Apartheid in South Africa found a group of unlikely allies in 1984, when a group of young retail workers in Ireland went on strike after refusing to handle goods from South Africa. What started as a tiny movement slowly grew until the Irish government and the rest of Europe were under pressure to act... This is the story of 'The Grapefruit Ladies' also known as 'The Most Dang
545 - The Farcical Voyage of Russia's Baltic Fleet
The Japanese-Russo War began on the 8th of February 1904, needing something big to tip things in their favour, Russia sent their Baltic Fleet on an epic journey around the world. Things started badly, and got worse from there!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:18 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https:
We're touring Canada - On sale now!
If you haven't heard, we're touring Canada in September!Four shows in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto (details below).To celebrate the launch of the tour and get excited to visit a new country, Dave and Jess go through some fun facts about Canada!Patreon presale is on now, sign up at the $5 Associate Producer level or any of the tiers above to get access as well as 10% off all tickets (as
544 - Aimo Koivunen; The Finnish Meth Soldier
Aimo Koivunen was a Finnish soldier in the Continuation War, and the first documented case of a soldier accidentally overdosing on methamphetamine and taking off on a wild adventure. This episode was recorded live in Auckland in January 2026. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:18 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our import
543 - Stephen King
Stephen King is one of the best selling authors in history and over 100 of his stories have been adapted for the screen. It, Carrie, Cujo, The Green Mile, Pet Sematary, The Shawshank Redemption, Salem's Lot, Stand By Me, Misery, The Mist, The Shining... King's work is intrinsic to popular culture. On this episode we look at the man dubbed "The King of Horror" and try to find out what makes him tic
542 - The Attempted Murder of Susan Kuhnhausen
On the 6th of September, 2006, 51-year-old Susan Kuhnhausen returned to her Portland home to find an intruder wielding a hammer, this is her remarkable story.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:45 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Content warning: Violence, hammer related assault (main details at 00:15:19)Previous murder detail
541 - The Freedom House Ambulance Service
This week we hear the incredible story of some of the earliest paramedics, and the battle they faced in order to just do their jobs. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:07 (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/
540 - The Ni'ihau Incident
After Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour, Japanese Pilot Shigenori Nishikaichi needed a place to conduct an emergency landing. He had been told that the nearby Hawaiian island of Ni'ihau was uninhabited, but that intel was wrong. People did live there, and what's more - the island known as "The Forbidden Isle" has a very interesting history...This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins a
539 - The Piddler on the Roof (and Other Tales of Criminal Mischief)
In this episode we hear about some of the silliest criminals of recent times, including the man known as the 'piddler on the roof'! Recorded live at the Fringe Bar in Wellington.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 6:48 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other po
538 - The Batavia Shipwreck
This week we hear the wild story of the Batavia - it's a story of a shipwreck, murder, mutiny and madness. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:50 (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-cheatPrime Mates: htt
537 - Magic Alex, The Beatles' Electric Guru
In the mid 1960s, Alexis Mardas met John Lennon from The Beatles, and the self-professed inventor made an immediate impression. With outlandish ideas like an artificial Sun, paint that could change colour or a force field that surrounded the Beatles' homes for security, he soon found himself head of Apple Electronics. But just how many of these whacky ideas came to fruition? Recorded live at Oasis
536 - FedEx Flight 705
On the 7th of April 1994, at just after 3pm, FedEx Flight 705 departed Memphis, Tennessee for a flight to San Jose, California. What followed was one of the most harrowing and heroic journeys of the 20th century.CW: discussion of suicide + plane related turmoil + hammer-based violenceThis is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:05 (though as always, we go off on tangents
535 - The Hopkinsville Goblins
This week, we hear the story of a Kentucky family, who were just trying to have a nice family dinner one night in 1955, when they suddenly found themselves under attack by ALIENS! ... Or did they?This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:39 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Che
534 - Spain's 2000 Paralympics Scandal
At the Sydney 2000 Paralympics, Intellectually Disabled Basketball was included for the first time. Spain easily won the gold medal, but not all was what it seemed... This is the story of a scandal so big it changed the Paralympics forever. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:43 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our importan
533 - El Chupacabra
In 1995 eight sheep were found dead in Puerto Rico... each completely drained of blood and with strange puncture wounds in their chests. This is the tale of the mysterious beast known as El Chupacabra!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 12:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Recorded live in Sydney!For all our important links: https:
532 - Dashcon Failure
In 2014, a group of Tumblr users decided to put on a Tumblr convention. Except they had no idea how to organise a convention ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:28 (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
531 - The eBay Stalking Scandal
This is the frankly unbelievable story of how far eBay employees went in 2019 to deal with both a small company and a Twitter user being critical of their CEO and company. Harassment, intimidation, doxing, cockroaches and a dead pig... welcome to the eBay stalking scandal, featuring special guest Kirsty Webeck!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:14 (though as al
530 - The War on Christmas
Every year you will hear stories about how "they" want to cancel Christmas - so how much truth is there to it? Are ‘they’ really trying to cancel Christmas?? We go through a few examples over the years and try to get to the bottom of it, including the infamous Winterval Festival in Birmingham!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 00:04:31 (though as always, we go off
529 - Operation Flagship
In December 1985, around 160 people won tickets to a Washington Commanders game, including a free pre-game brunch and a bunch of extra prizes! The catch? None of those "winners" made it to the football game that day ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:39 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://link
528 - A Haunting in Canberra
Not only is Canberra the capital of Australia, according to National Geographic it is one of the most haunted cities IN THE WORLD! This week Dave investigates three of Canberra's most haunted places (Hotel Kurrajong, Blundells Cottage and The National Film and Sound Archive). Recorded on Halloween 2025, live at Smiths Alternative in Canberra.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at a
527 - Area 51
Area 51 is a highly classified United States Military Facility in the Nevada Desert - there are many theories about what goes on: aliens? UFOs? Portals to other dimensions? The truth is in there! From Bob Lazar to Storming Area 51, this episode delves into it all! This is the number one most voted for topic of Block 2025!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 7:5
526 - The Controversial Milgram Experiment
You may have heard of Stanley Milgram's controversial 1960s social psychology experiments that measured the willingness of participants to obey an authority figure. This week Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall joins us to challenge the traditional narrative of these experiments and blows the whole thing wide open! Are people inherently evil? Or is this even more controversial that we were led to believe?
525 - The Great Fire of London
It's our 3rd most voted for topic for Block 2025! We go back to 1666, for the Great Fire of London. And in this case, 'great' means massive, not awesome. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08: 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: htt
524 - The British Post Office Scandal
Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 British subpostmasters were convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting. The thing is, they were all innocent and were the victims of faulty accounting software. This is an astonishing story of a year's long cover up and extreme miscarriage of justice, and the fourth most voted topic of Block 2025!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximate
523 - Hidden Figures: NASA's Human Computers
This week's episode is about the human computers of NASA, focussing on the main three featured in the book Hidden Figures, heading deep into NASA's history along the way! This is the fifth most voted for topic for Block 2025!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 7:55 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://
522 - The Legend of King Arthur
The sixth most voted for topic for Block 2025 is King Arthur - man or legend? We find out the truth behind the man at the head of the Round Table (except there is no head at a round table ...) This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 5:00 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check o
521 - The Tiananmen Square Massacre
Over nearly two months in 1989, student led protests erupted across China as people called for reforms. The centre of the movement was Tiananmen Square in Beijing where more than a million people gathered. On June 3rd the army was sent in to clear the protestors, ending with devastating consequences. This is the seventh most voted for topic for Block 2025.This is a comedy/history podcast, the repo
520 - The Surprisingly Interesting History of Ketchup
Ketchup - it's America's favourite condiment and close cousin of Australia's fave: tomato sauce, but its history goes back a long long way before either of these countries existed in their current forms! Join us as we discuss the eighth most voted for topic this BLOCK, the surprisingly interesting history of ketchup!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:07 (though
519 - The 1996 Mount Everest Disaster
We're kicking of Block 2025 with a disaster episode. Specifcally, one of the worst Mount Everest seasons ever. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:56 (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-cheatPrime Mates:
518 - The Dewey Decimal System
This week, Josh Earl tells us the wild and troubling story of Melvil Dewey, the inventor of the Dewey Decimal System. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 2:39 (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-cheatPrime
517 - The History of Frankenstein
This week we look at the tragic and fascinating life of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley and explore how the novel she started writing as an 18 year old, changed popular culture forever.Content warning: This episode contains references to suicide, birth trauma and miscarriage.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:15 (though as always, we go off on tangents through
516 - Spring-Heeled Jack
In 19th Century London, a bizarre figure terrorised the streets, lashing out with metal claws and blowing fire in people's faces before leaping over tall fences. Described variously as a bull, a bear, a ghost or even a devil-like creature, the phantom's rampage went for more than six decades! But who was he???Recorded live at The Frog and Bucket in Manchester.This is a comedy/history podcast, the
515 - The Tenerife Airport Disaster
“Tenerife is an example of the 'Swiss Cheese' Model: dozens of individual events, each of them incredibly unlikely in their own right, aligning against all odds to create the final outcome.” This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:09 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check ou
514 - Harvey's Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino Bombing
Early in the morning of the 26th of August 1980, employees at Harvey's Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino discovered a mysterious metallic box. With the mysterious package was a note, explaining is was a bomb! Thus begins the story of 'one of history’s most bizarre extortion plots'!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 6:59 (though as always, we go off on tangents through
513 - The Dismissal, Australia's 1975 Constitutional Crisis
In 1975, for the first and only time in Australia's history, a Prime Minister was sacked. Gough Whitlam was dismissed after months of political manoeuvring and backstabbing, culminating in what is still the most controversial event in the country's political history. On this episode we look at the three men at the centre of the dismissal, Whitlam, as well as the man who fired him; John Kerr, and t
512 - The Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson
In 1926, Aimee Semple McPherson was one of the most famous women in America. She was an evangelist and healer who attracted huge crowds, and her popularily was growing by the day. And then one day, she disappeared ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:13 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr
511 - The Alien Franchise
This week our friend Marcel Blanch-de Wilt drops by to tell us about the history of the Alien Franchise all the way from humble beginnings to a multi-decade, multi-million dollar cinematic machine. On this podcast, no one can hear you scream!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:28 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our importa
510 - The Pez Bandit
This is a special episode - it was recorded live in London in November 2024, in front of our largest audience EVER. The crowd were red hot, and we told the story of a kooky character who went on quite the adventure and made a lot of money, all in the pursuit of Pez.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:33 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the rep
509 - Olga of Kyiv's Bloody Revenge Tour
When Olga of Kyiv's husband Igor was killed in the year 945, she embarked on one of the wildest revenge tours in history, showing no mercy to the killers. We are joined by pod favourite Michelle Brasier to hear about this wild tale from the Early Middle Ages!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:13 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Fo
508 - The Real Great Escape
You might have seen the 1963 Steve McQueen classic, but this week we look at the real story behind The Great Escape. Tunnels, disguises and forgeries combine for the the most audacious escape attempt in history. And for the fun we are joined by the hilarious Dane Simpson!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:10 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout
507 - The Mysterious Kaspar Hauser
In 1828, a teenage boy was found wandering the streets of Nuremberg, Germany. No one knew who he was or where he had come from. What followed was a dramatic few years filled with drama, intrigue, and a lot of unanswered questions... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:30 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links:
506 - Mr. Democracy Manifest and his Succulent Life
On 11 October 1991, a man was arrested at a Chinese Restaurant in Brisbane. The charge? Enjoying a meal? A Succulent Chinese Meal?? No… actually it was credit card fraud. Now I was assured that I could speak, so this week I will tell the story of the man, the myth, the legend himself and his wild life!CW: institutional abuse is briefly mentionedThis is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins a
505 - Mexican President Santa Anna and His Crazy Antics
This week we look at the wild and colourful life of Antonio López de Santa Anna, president of Mexico no less than 11 times!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:52 (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
504 - The Bling Ring
Between October of 2008 and August of 2009, the alleged members of the "Bling Ring" collectively stole more than $3 million in jewelry and high-end designer goods from a number of Young Hollywood stars, including Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Linsday Lohan. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
503 - The Jinx Murderer
On the 31st of January, 1982 29-year-old Kathleen McCormack attended a party at her friend’s house in Connecticut. After she left the party that night, she was never seen again.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:17 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other po
502 - The Beaconsfield Mine Collapse
For two weeks in 2006, Australia held its collective breath as a huge rescue effort attempted to save two men (Todd russell and Brant Webb) trapped nearly a kilometre underground at the Beaconsfield Mine in Tasmania. Joining us to hear about this incredible story of survival is our dear friend Evan Munro-Smith!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:44 (though as al
501 - Evel Knievel
How much do you know about the life and career of famed daredevil, Evel Knievel? We look at the man behind the stunts, along with our guest Nick Mason! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:03 (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:
500 (Part 3) - The Antwerp Diamond Heist with Wil Anderson and Rhys Nicholson
In honour of our 500th show, we had to include one of our favourite genres of report - a classic heist! In 2003, a group got away with $100million worth of diamonds from a vault in Antwerp. But the best bit? How they got caught ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:12 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links:
500 (Part 2) - The Dolphin Experiments with Kirsty Webeck and Suren Jayemanne
In 1961, a group of ten scientists conducted a somewhat clandestine meeting in Green Bank, West Virginia. They were there to talk about extra terrestrial life, but the real star of the show was more interested in dolphins - tune in for this wild story.CONTENT WARNING some of the experiments go a bit beastilityThis is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:19 (though as alw
500 (Part 1) - The Fouke Monster with Nick Mason and Cass Paige
We've made to 500 episodes! To celebrate we are releasing three episodes over three days, all recorded live at The Capitol Theatre in Melbourne. First up we have a mysterious cryptid called The Fouke Monster, AKA The Legend of Boggy Creek. Joining us to hear about this terrifying creature haunting the USA in the 1970s is Nick Mason and Cass Paige.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins
499 - Camille Du Gast and the 1905 Algiers to Toulon Boat Race
In 1905 a motor boat race was staged from Algiers to Toulon and it's fair to say things didn't go well! This week we hear about the race and the amazing life of one of the entrants, Camille du Gast! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:53 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod
498 - The Great Imposter, Ferdinand Waldo Demara
Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr. was many things... an engineer, a teacher, a monk, an academic, a psychologist, a prison warden, a sheriff's deputy and even a surgeon. The only problem was he wasn't qualified to do any of these things. He was, an imposter!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:37 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all ou
497 - The Clinton - Lewinsky Scandal
It's a scandal you have definitely heard of, but do you know exactly what happened in the Clinton - Lewinsky scandal? This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07.37 (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-cheatPrime
496 - Abraham Lincoln
You know his hat, you know his beard, but what about the man himself? Well it turns out he lived quite an incredible life!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:27 (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-cheatP
495 - The Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident
Japan, 1915 - a brown bear attacks and kills multiple villagers*. The people attempt to defend themselves but it seems the bear is stalking them and outsmarts them at every turn. Enter, the bear specialist Miyouke Yasutarō... Joining us this week is the master of Confessions, Sammy Petersen.*Content warning: this episode contains multiple people (including children) being attacked by a bear.This i
494 - Tom Slick; Yeti Hunter
This week we're joined by friend and cryptozoology enthusiast, Jackson Baly! He tells us the tale of the ecentric millionaire and Yeti Hunter, Tom Slick. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:38 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Jump on the Jarren's Outpost Kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dndnerds/jarrens-outpostFor
493 - Mark "Chopper" Read
This week Alice Tovey joins us to tell us the story of one of Australia's most notorious criminal identities, Mark "Chopper" Read. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:01 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpodCheck out Alice Tovey's tour: https://www.alicetovey.com/ Check out
492 - The New York Zodiac Killer
At the scene of a New York City shooting in 1990, an eerie note was found by the victim that simply read "Zodiac - Time to die!" This week we are joined by friend of the show Rhys Nicholson to hear the story of the New York Zodiac Killer!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 7.24 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important li
491 - Rube Waddell: Baseball's Zaniest Pitcher
Whether you are a baseball fan or not, you will definitely enjoy the story of the life and career of 'The Rube' Waddell. Famous for his pitching skills AND off the field antics.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 4.07 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other pod
490 - The Acali, AKA The Sex Raft
In 1973, eleven brave souls from around the world set out on a small raft for a completely isolated 101 day journey across the Atlantic Ocean - all in the name of science! But when the experiment wasn't yielding the predicted results, the organiser resorted to some pretty questionable practices. Sex, hot people, murder plots and more... this story has it all. This is a comedy/history podcast, the
489 - Julie d'Aubigny: History's Greatest Rascal
Julie d’Aubigny was a French opera-singing sword fighter from 17th-century France who lived a wild life and I can't wait for you to hear all about it!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 12.19 (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://
488 - The Tichborne Case
In the mid 1800s, a young heir tragically disappeared at sea. But then, miraculously, he turned up in regional Australia! (But he no longer had a French accent... or spoke any French... and he looked a bit different)This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07.29 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.e
487 - Jane Austen
Jane Austen is one of the most revered writers in history, but how much is actually known about her life? On this episode we dive into the life and work of the author behind Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma and so much more. Also, our great mate Michelle Brasier joins us for the fun!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:58 (though as always, we go
486 - Murder in the Shadow of Disneyland
Disney, the most magical place on earth - but what lurks in the shadows? All sorts of stuff apparently! We're joined by Cameron James to hear all about it!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:04 (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: htt
485 - El Dorado: The Mysterious City of Gold
El Dorado, the mysterious lost city of gold that is said to exist somewhere in South America - what is the story? This week we find out!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:48 (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
484 - The 'Press Your Luck' Scandal
If there's one thing we love, it's game show scandals! And this week we hear about a very successful contestant on the American game show Press Your Luck. But WAS he just lucky, or was there more to it? This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod&n
483 - The Kidnapping of Alfred The Gorilla
Alfred the gorilla was an icon of Bristol Zoo, known and loved around the world, when he died his body was put on display at the Bristol City Museum. One morning in 1956, staff arrived at the museum to find his body had been stolen! Who would do such a thing? Find out on this episode recorded live at The Tobacco Factory Theatre in Bristol.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at appr
482 - Space Cadets ; The Reality Show That Never Took Off
This week, we go back to 2005, when a group of young Brits were chosen to be the first British tourists sent to space. But there was more to this adventure than they realised ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 03:38 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other
