Do Go On
Episodes
435 - The Great Reality Show Swindle
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reality TV was taking the world by storm in around the turn of the century, but when a group of English fame seekers applied for this show, things wer...
434 - Alice Roosevelt; The Original White House Wild Child
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked a fair bit about some of the US Presidents on this podcast, but we haven't talked enough about their kids. Teddy Roosevelt's eldest daugh...
433 - The Hunt For The Spy Who Betrayed Australia
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by award winning investigative journalist, Joey Watson, to tell us the tale of his three year hunt for the spy who betrayed Aus...
432 - Europe's Bizarre History of Putting Animals on Trial
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In mediaeval and early modern Europe, there are many documented examples of animals being accused and tried for criminal offences, in this week's epis...
431 - The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the fascinating life of 'The Mother of Forensic Science' Frances Glessner Lee, and her revolutionary Nutshell Studies of Unexplai...
430 - The Sinking of the Costa Concordia
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we learn all about the story that was on the front page of every newspaper in 2012 - the sinking of the Costa Concordia.This is a com...
429 - The Lake George Monster
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1904, the small town of Hague, New York was terrorised by a mysterious water creature known as the Lake George Monster, this is its s...
428 - Antarctica's First Murder?
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode of a new year we do a deep dive into what life is like for people who live year round in Antarctica, touching on a darker side when ...
427 - Josephine Baker : The Showgirl Spy
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this epsiode we learn about the fascinating life of Josephine Baker - singer, dancer, actress and ... spy. This is a comedy/history podcast, the re...
426 - The Sixth Backstreet Boy, Lou Pearlman
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Josh Earl to tell us about wild life of Lou Pearlman; blimp salesman, scam artist and the founding manager of both the Back...
425 - The WWI Christmas Truce
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On our annual Chrish-mish episode we look at Christmas during war time from 1899-1999. From the famous Christmas Truce of the First World War, rationi...
424 - William McGonagall; History's Worst Poet
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the wonderful Evan Munro-Smith, to talk about a man often referred to as "the worst poet in the history of the English lang...
423 - The Making of the Oxford Dictionary: a Tale of Murder and Insanity
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creating the Oxford English Dictionary was a mammoth task and the story takes some surprising twists and turns! This is the most voted for topic for t...
422 - The Satanic Panic
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1980s and 90s, a moral panic swept across the United States leading many to believe that an underground network of satanists was operating acro...
421 - Skinwalker Ranch
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skinwalker Ranch is the most studied paranormal hotspot in history situated in northeastern Utah, this 512-acre ranch is famed as a hotspot for everyt...
420 - The Real Men In Black
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably seen Will Smith and Tommy Lee-Jones in the movie, but did you know that some people claim to have had REAL encounters with the REAL 'M...
419 - Accidental Inventions
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is devoted to accidental inventions. From the match stick, to Play-Doh, super glue, to the humble ice cream cone. It turns out man...
418 - The Clydach Murders
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It wouldn't be Block without some true crime, and this week we talk about the biggest police investigation in Welsh history - the Clydach Murders. Thi...
417 - The Plot to Steal Abraham Lincoln's Body
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1875 an audacious plot to steal President Abraham Lincoln's body was hatched by a rag tag gang of criminals - it's fair to say things didn't go pla...
416 - The Tunguska event
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At 7:14 AM on the 30th of June, 1908 there was an enormous explosion affecting more than 100 square km of pine forest near the Podkamennaya Tunguska R...
415 - Operation Paperclip
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the controversial Operation Paperclip, a post World War II secret United States intelligence program that sponsored Germa...
414 - The Newsboy Strike of 1899
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve seen them in old timey movies, but I don’t think we really understand how important newsboys were to the distribution to news at the turn of...
413 - The History of the St Kilda Football Club
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The St Kilda FC was formed in 1873, from there it's been a wild ride - tune in to hear the story of one of the great sporting clubs of the world!This ...
412 - Adidas Vs Puma, The Dassler Brothers Feud
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1919, two brothers began making revolutionary sports shoes. The Dasslers were changing the game, until they had a massive falling out and started t...
411 - Cher: The Goddess of Pop
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Do you believe in life after love?" You read that in Cher's voice, but what do you know about her early life and career? This week, we explore the Go...
410 - The Exploding Whale of Florence Oregon (with NICK MASON)
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 9th of November, 1970, a 45-foot sperm whale carcass washed up on the shore of Florence, Oregon. The way they decided to dispose of it has beco...
409 - Jacques Mesrine, The Man of A Thousand Faces
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jacques Mesrine started committing crimes from a young age and steadily rose through the ranks to become France's 'Public Enemy Number One.' Daring ja...
408 - The History of Barbie
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Barbie movie has made over $1 Billion, so we're jumping on the bandwagon and learning about the history of the doll and its journey to superstardo...
407 - The Real Pocahontas
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably grown up with the Disney film, but you might not know the story of the real life Pocahontas. This is a comedy/history podcast, the rep...
406 - Princess/Spy Kawashima Yoshiko
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoshiko Kawashima was born a Chinese princess in the Qing dynasty, but due to a string of events later became a Japanese spy known for cross dressing ...
405 - The Minister For Murder, Thomas Ley
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Politicians aren't trusted by the public at the best of times, but one Australian member of parliament really lowered the bar. Thomas Ley was a Minist...
404 - Walter Cronkite
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Often on Do Go On, we like to tell you about people whose name you probably recognise, but whose life you know little about. This week, we tell you al...
403 - The Beast of Gévaudan
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1670s a mysterious beast terrorised the villagers of the Gévaudan province in France, in this epic episode we hear the Beast's story - full of...
402 - The Great Wine Fraud
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by our friend Suren Jayemanne to tell us all about The Great Wine Fraud. Mover and shaker Rudy Kurniawan made millions se...
401 - The Tri-State Crematory Scandal
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a cremator decided to stop cremating and just keep the bodies? Well unfortunately we don't have to wonder,...
400 - The Millennium Dome Heist
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrated our 400th epsiode with a live audience AND a crowd favourite - a heist episode. This one has all the makings of an action movie - bombs,...
399 - The DB Cooper Copycat Hijacking
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 7th of April, 1972, United Airlines Flight 855, was en route to Los Angeles. 20 minutes after making a stopover in Denver, a passenger is notic...
Bonus: Fast X with Michelle Brasier (Patreon preview)
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toot toot! FasTen your seatbelts! By popular demand Michelle Brasier is here to tell us all about the latest instalment in the Fast and the Furious Fr...
398 - Mary, Queen of Scots
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A queen at just six days old, the life of Mary, Queen of Scots was never going to be a normal one. But the twists, turns, and tragedy of her life are ...
397 - Aviator Charles Kingsford Smith
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might have visited the airport in Sydney that's named after him, but what do you actually know about Australian aviator, Charles Kingsford Smith? ...
396 - Rosemary Brown: A Musical Seance
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rosemary Brown was a musician who collaborated with the all time greats of classical music - the twist is, this all happened from beyond the grave! Th...
395 - The Great Australian Camel Race
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1988, with a huge cash prize on the line, 69 competitors lined up for what would be the longest animal endurance race ever held - The Great Austral...
394 - The Kidnapping of Shergar
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoroughbred racehorse, Shergar, was referred to as "a national hero in Ireland. ... one of the most recognizable sports personalities—horse or huma...
393 - The Shaggs: The Best or Worst Band of All Time?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is about one of the most polarising bands of all time, The Shaggs! They've been described as both the best and the worst band of...
392 - History's Worst Popes
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dave takes us on a whistle stop tour through some of history's wildest, weirdest and wackiest Popes, all on the way to talking about a man w...
391 - Chris McCandless ; 'Into The Wild'
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 90's, having just graduated from College, Chris McCandless packed a bag and took off on a roadtrip. He spent the next couple of years tra...
390 - The Qantas Bomb Heist
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 26th of May, 1971 Qantas received a phone call, there was a bomb on flight 755 from Sydney to London, if the plane dropped below 20,000 feet it...
389 - The Nome Serum Dog Sled Run
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1925, the town of Nome in rural Alaska found itself facing a potentially catastrophic outbreak of diphtheria. Almost completely cut off from the re...
388 - The Hatton Garden Heist
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a heist episode, and it's the best kind of heist - a bunch of old men, out for one last job. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins ...
387 - Colonel Sanders
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by KFC enthusiast Bec Petraitis to tell us about the wild early life of Colonel Sanders - there's gun fights and so many career changes, ...
386 - The Great Brink's Robbery
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the evening of January 17, 1950, employees of the Brink's Company in Boston, Massachusetts, were surprised by 5-7 masked men. Within minutes, they’...
385 - The World Cup Trophy Heist
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Jules Rimet Trophy, awarded to the winner of the football World Cup, was stolen prior to the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England... what led to this wa...
384 - Nicolas Cage
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the man, the myth, the legend... Nicolas Cage. We talk about his family, his many movie roles and the time he blew a 150 million ...
383 - The Chippendales Murders
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may know of the Chippendales Dancers, you may have even been to a Vegas show of theirs. What you might not know is how this male strip show came t...
382 - The Frederick Escape: The Ship that Never Was
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Macquarie Harbour Penal Station was known as an inescapable hell on earth, but on the eve of its closure a group of 10 men had an audacious plan t...
381 - Indiana Jones
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by our pal Marcel Blanche-de Wilt to tell us all about the world's most famous archeologist, Indiana Jones! How did the films ...
380 - Operation Wrath of God
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When the three men arrested for the Munich Massacre are released just weeks after Olympics, the Israeli government authorises Operation Wrath of God, ...
379 - The 1972 Munich Olympic Massacre
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 1972 Munich Olympics were described as "The Cheerful Games." But the sporting triumphs were overshadowed when halfway through the event, 8 terrori...
378 - Cowboy Bob
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Texas in the early 90's, a man in a ten gallon hat robbed a series of banks, walking away with thousands of dollars in cold hard cash. The FBI were...
377 - The Silk Road
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Silk Road, a dark web marketplace for buying drugs anonymously is the basis for one of the wildest true crime stories we've ever told, enjoy!This ...
376 - Clever Hans, The Smartest Horse
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clever Hans was a German horse that could apparently solve math problems, tell the time and even spell - but was the horse telling THE TRUTH?This is ...
375 - Bette & Joan; A Lifelong Feud
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two Hollywood icons and a lifelong feud. This is the story of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and their petty feud that lasted a lifetime. This is a co...
374 - Tetris
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Tommy Dassalo and Karl Chandler from the Little Dum Dum Club, to hear about the surprising history of one of the world's be...
373 - The Star Wars Holiday Special
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday, November 17th, 1978, a special television event billed as “a dazzling lineup of stars, animation, adventure, music and visual effects” ...
372 - The Pont-Saint-Esprit mass poisoning
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1951, hundreds of residents of the small French town of Pont-Saint-Esprit were struck down by a mystery illness that caused mass hallucinations. Pe...
371 - The Destruction of Pompeii by Mount Vesuvius
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In AD 79 Mount Vesuvius violently erupted, destroying and Pompeii other nearby towns. Pompeii lay hidden under metres of ash for 1500 years, preservin...
370 - The Mary Celeste (with Nick Mason)
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our second most voted for topic for Block 2022 is the mysterious story of the Mary Celeste; a ship found abandoned in the middle of nowhere.This is a ...
369 - The Night Witches
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Night Witches were an all-female squadron of badass bomber pilots who the Nazis were shit-scared of! Tune in for the story!This is a comedy/histor...
368- The Stonewall Riots
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we learn about one of the most significant events to occur in the LGBTQIA+ community - a riot that occured at the Stonewall Inn, in June 196...
367 - Woodstock '99: 'The Day The Music Died'
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“On paper, it sounded like a great idea: let’s recreate Woodstock to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the peace and love music festival that sat ...
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart (with Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke)
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart is a new comedy game show podcast hosted by Australian comedian Matt Stewart. This an exclusive episode for Do Go On lis...
366 - Whacka for Cloaca: the History of the Cloaca
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's one thing we love at Do Go On, and that's a triptych! Our friend (and yours) Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall joins us for the third report in the s...
365 - The Apollo 13 Space Disaster
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just two days into the Apollo 13 mission the command module suffers an unexpected and catastrophic explosion. All alone and 330,000 kilometres from Ea...
364 - The Tylenol Murders
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode was recording on the 40th anniversary of a crime that shocked a nation - the Chicago Tylenol murders!This is a comedy/history podca...
363 - The Deadly Dole Air Race
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a foggy Tuesday morning in 1927, 75,000 to 100,000 people stood at Oakland Airport to see off 8 planes on a daring air race from California to Hawa...
362 - The Matrix
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we are joined by Alexei Toliopoulos and Cameron James as we take the red pill and dive deep into the iconic film franchise, the...
361 - The Hollywood Bandit
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at Scott Scurlock AKA the 'Hollywood Bandit', a bank robber named after his use of elaborate disguises. Prosthetics, fake chins, mou...
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Shearing the Rams
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An English-Born painter helped birth Australian Impressionism and along the way created perhaps the most iconic work of that movement. This is the sto...
360 - Alan Turing & The Enigma
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard the name, or seen the movie, but this week we learn a bit more about Alan Turing, and cracking the Enigma code. Support the show an...
359 - What Happened To The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but how many can you name? And what if I told you only one of them is still standing... So ...
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Vault
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many abstract pieces of steel public art but there are few that have physically gone on a sightseeing tour of their own city. Ron Robertson-...
358 - The 1908 New York City to Paris Motor Race
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the success of the 1907 Peking to Paris Race (discussed in episode 348) an even more outrageous car race was organised, this is the wild story o...
357 - Princess Diana; The People's Princess
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the very funny Dee Fidge, who gives us a comprehensive (read; long) look into the life of the People's Princess, Diana. Or,...
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - The Keith Haring Mural
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One day back in 1984, American artist Keith Haring went to work painting a mural at a Melbourne school. And decades later, the mural still stands toda...
356 - The Sinking of the MTS Oceanos
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Matt and Jess are joined by comedian and friend, Kirsty Webeck, to hear the story about how an unlikely group sprung into action when the cr...
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Young and Jackson's 'Chloe'
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Based on a poem, this critically acclaimed and award winning painting has caused controversy and uproar, has gotten soldiers out of strife and is intr...
355 - Mission: Impossible
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mission: Impossible is one of the highest grossing film franchises of all time - join guest Marcel Blanch-de Wilt as we go through the whole lot in on...
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Joy Hester's 'Love I'
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Hester's 'Love I' is a fascinating piece with an equally fascinating story behind its creation. Affairs, angst and an art gallery built on an anci...
354 - The Controversial History of Monopoly
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monopoly is one of the best selling board games of all time, but it has a controversial history. The game’s inventor was an unemployed salesman name...
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - 'Portrait of a Lady'
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Beale was a 17th-century trailblazing painter and her piece 'Portrait of a Lady' currently hangs at the National Gallery of Victoria. But who is ...
353 - Eurovision
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the longest running TV Music Competition, but how much do you know about Eurovision? Michelle Brasier joins us for an introduction to Eurovision ...
352 - The Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
School bus driver Frank Edward "Ed" Ray has been buried alive. Worse, he's been buried alive with 26 children. Can Ed keep these kids alive? Can the p...
351 - The Greatest Ever Beer Run
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In November 1967 John ‘Chickie’ Donohue went on the most epic beer run of all time, from a New York Bar to the Vietnam War, tune in to hear the st...
350 - Arctic Badass Peter Freuchen
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Freuchen was many things : Arctic explorer, tool maker, prolific writer, actor and quiz show winner... and total badass.Support the show and get...
349 - Cane Toads and Other Terrible Decisions with Animals
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the disastrous decision to introduce cane toads to "take care" of cane beetles in Northern Queensland. But they're not the first ...
348 - The 1907 Peking to Paris Motor Race
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The week's episode is about the wild story of the Peking (now Beijing) to Paris motor race. Joining us for this epic adventure are Cass Paige and Joel...
347 - The Nepalese Royal Family Massacre
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2001, Nepal had three kings in three days. I don't want to give away too much more here, but the reason is one of the most shocking stories we've e...
346 - Ethel Livesey: Australia's Greatest Imposter
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Sydney 1945 Ethel Livesey was to marry Rex Beech. The press was dubbing it the society wedding of the year. But she wasn’t who she appeared ...
345 - Dame Julie Andrews
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hills are alive with the sound of ... three friends discussing the life and work of the world's honorary grandmother - Dame Julie Andrews. Support...
344 - Abebe Bikila and the 1960 Rome Olympics
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the historic 1960 Rome Olympics, as well as the incredible life of Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila - who seemingly came from no whe...