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The Jonestown Massacre was a tragedy involving a socialist organisation called The People's Temple lead by Jim Jones - in this episode we hear about the life of Jim Jones and what lead to the tragic events where many people died at Jonestown. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod To watch Matt's footy show, Footy Footy Foot: www.facebook.com/StupidOldStudi...

We made it to episode 100 and to celebrate Dave reports on Russia's 'Mad Monk' Grigori Rasputin. A simple peasant that would use his sex appeal, charisma and supposed supernatural powers to become one of the most powerful advisors to the Russian royal family. What could possibly go wrong? Recorded live in Melbourne, Matt zones out, Jess finds the audience's limit and Dave humps and head butts a wa...

We dip into the Golden Hat this week and talk about a New Zealander who was awarded the Victoria Cross not once, but TWICE! This guy might just be the baddest ass of all the badasses we have talked about! Plus a lot of the usual silliness with Matt being very hyper and weird and Jess laughing for a solid minute because of a meme.  Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  ww...

In West Virginia in the 1960s a small town was terrorised by a mysterious large winged creature that came to be known as the Mothman, this is its story! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Twitter: @DoGoOnPod Instagram: @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us:  dogoonpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See...

Over the weekend both Jess and Dave turned 27, so what better way to celebrate than to talk about 'The Forever 27 Club.' On this episode Dave, Matt and Jess all report on someone who died at the age of 27, including Brian Jones from The Rolling Stones, Richey Edwards from The Manic Street Preachers and Amy Winehouse. Now let's hope neither Jess or Dave join the club... This super fun episode was r...

This week's episode focusses on (maybe) the most Canadian crime ever, the great maple syrup heist! Thousands of barrels of the sweet stuff went missing in 2012, how did it happen? How do you steal so much syrup?!? Find out and hear Jess laugh lots along the way!   Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Twitter: @DoGoOnPod   Instagram...

Did you grow up watching Sesame Street? Are you a fan of The Muppets Movie? Did you know Jim Henson was involved in Star Wars? Well strap in and learn all about it in this week's pod! Jess and Matt are still both a bit sick, and Matt also says many regretful things. So, everything is normal, basically.  Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Twitt...

In 2003, Erie Pennsylvania was struck by one of the strangest crimes in history. A pizza delivery driver named Brian Douglas Wells walked into a bank with a bomb strapped to his neck. When he was arrested minutes later he claimed he had been forced to wear the bomb and complete an array of tasks. Sadly the bomb would explode before he could give them any more information. The intriguing story of t...

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (aka the Special Operations Executive or SOE). What was it? A secret World War II organisation and the brain child of then British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. This ep has it all, espionage, sabotage, reconnaissance and fuckhead Nazis.  Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Inst...

Well we always said this podcast was a little bit of magic! Now even more so, as we discover the man famous for blowing peoples minds with his tricks! It's the one and only Harry Houdini! And as per usual, there's a lot of nonsense as well.  Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us:  dogoonpod@gmail.com Support the...

2000 years on, Cleopatra remains one of the most famous people in history. But how much do you know about the last active pharaoh of Egypt? This is the story of her incredible life, her battles for power against her own family, and her famous relationships with Roman generals Julius Caesar and later Marc Antony. Also there's a lot of silliness about Elton John.  Support the show and get rewar...

In 1978 young pilot Frederick Valentich set off for King Island, but he never arrived at his destination. What caused his disappearance? Was it Suicide? Did he fake it? Were aliens involved??  Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us:&...

We dip into the Golden Hat this week do discover the life of one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin! Hear about his scientific discoveries, his well received writing and his love of the ladies. You'll also hear some fun characters from Dave, and a lot of regret from Matt. Also, a special announcement at the end of the ep.... Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon...

Dave reports on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. And thank goodness the town listen to some children accusing people of bewitching them, because it turns out they have a HUGE witch problem. But don't worry, these Puritans quickly figure out how to deal with the heretics. A story of witchcraft, the time Dave was in The Crucible and Bette Middler... Support the show and get rewards like bonus episode...

Do you have a secret? The town of Skidmore, Missouri does and it centres around their town bully, Ken McElroy. A story of violence and intimidation in a small town. Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us:  dogoonpod@gmail.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Hosted on Aca...

On this week's episode, Jess tells us the story of one of the most famous and successful comedians of all time, Charlie Chaplin! And what a rags to riches story it is. Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us:  dogoonpod@gmail.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Hosted on...

Dave reports on how the super secretive Wright brothers went from humble bike shop owners to the inventors of the first controlled airplane. But then they get paranoid about people stealing their ideas and sue the hell out of everyone, especially bad boy Glenn Curtiss - a chapter in history known as 'The Wright Brothers Patent War'. The Wrights may win the first battle, but who will win the war? S...

This week's episode is about the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Watterson. About his life, how he came to make Calvin and Hobbes and also how he's a super cool guy, none of us knew anything about him but are dedicated fans now. Plus he's from Ohio! It's a super loose episode, not one for those who don't like dead end tangents and bad riffs!  Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoG...

This week we delve into the Golden Hat and the mind of one of the greatest writers of our time! We apologise in advance for Matt's lack of Lord of the Rings knowledge. Anyway, JRR was a right bloody sweetheart so strap in for a delightful tale!  Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us:  dogoonpod@gmail.com Support...

Dave reports on the often requested and super mysterious 'Tamam Shud' case. In 1948 a body is discovered on on Adelaide's Somerton beach. No one is sure who he is and things get weirder when they find a coded message, a phone number, a small piece of paper and a suitcase. Who was The Somerton Man?  Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/...

This sounds like a silly topic, but it's pretty dark. It includes drugs, guns, murder, court room dramas and a bit of ice cream, I guess. CHECK IT OUT!  Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us:  dogoonpod@gmail.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Hosted on Acast. See...

This week we travel back in time to the 17th Century to discuss Captain William Kidd, who some people say was wrongly accused of being a pirate. We reckon he's pretty pirate-y though. See what you think! Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us:  dogoonpod@gmail.com Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:...

The Loch Ness Monster! You've heard of it, but is it real? Dave investigates and reports to Jess, Matt and special guest Nick Mason from The Weekly Planet. Our final episode recorded live at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Dave goes through Nessie's history, the photos, the stories and the many claimed sightings. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it... an otter???  Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Inst...

Matt Reports on the Crocodile Hunter himself, Steve Irwin! Learn about his life and crocodiles and his career and reptiles and also find out which member of the Irwin family Jess cannot stand! She rants pretty hard... Dave also mime humps a crocodile multiple times. ENJOY! Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/ Email us:  dogo...

Dave reports on how Coca-Cola, a medicinal drink invented by morphine addicted pharmacist John Pemberton, went on to become the world's largest soft drink empire. Coke made all the right moves through the early Twentieth Century, growing in popularity through both of the World Wars until the 1970s when a large competitor appeared... Enter "The Cola Wars". This super fun episode was recorded live a...