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In Late September, 2008, two Brinks guards were making a routine delivery to the Bank of America, in a small town in Washington. Little did they know, they were about to be victim to one of the most elaborately planned armoured car heists in U.S. history. This is the story of Anthony Curcio, aka DB Tuber. *Special 'Popcorn Eating Noises Edited Out' Edition* This is a comedy/history podcast, the re...

In 1985, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates became the first people to climb the Western Face of Siula Grande, in the Peruvian Andes. On their descent Joe badly broke his leg, and this was just the beginning of their problems... Lizzy Hoo joins us to hear about this incredible survival story! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:21 (though as always, we go off on tangen...

Pokemon! This week we hear about its humble beginnings and its journey to becoming a global icon and the most lucrative franchise in the world! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:34 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Sign up to out international mailing list and tell us where to tour: https://forms.gle/Vmenxs5KCSeVtMwa6 Support the...

Terry Fox is a Canadian household name. In 1980, Terry set off to run the length of Canada, to raise money for cancer research. He ended up inspiring a nation. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:09 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Support the show on Appl...

Michelle Brasier drops in to tell us about the long and storied history of Doctor Who. From William Hartnell to Ncuti Gatwa, we hear how everyone's favourite Time Lord has developed over time. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:14 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/D...

We are now releasing four bonus episodes a month on our Patreon, including a brand new Do Go D&D campaign with legendary dungeon master Adam Carnevale. This is the first half of the first episode where we create our characters for the new campaign. If you want to hear the full 90 minute episode as well as new monthly instalments of the campaign (and 220+ other bonus episodes including season o...

This week we talk about the incredible life of nursing pioneer, social reformer and statistician Florence Nightingale. Prepare to feel like an underachiever! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Support the show on Apple...

On the evening of the 20th of March 1927 a murder took place at the New York home of Albert and Ruth Snyder, what followed was an investigation and court case that gripped America! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Sup...

For almost two decades, New York City was terrorised by a string of bombings - the work of a culprit known only as the Mad Bomber. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07.55 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus epis...

This week we are joined by our dear friend Suren Jayemanne to tell us about the weird and wonderful history of ice cream. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:31 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in t...

Attila Ambrus led an extraordinary life in Budapest during the 1990s. Part time ice hockey player, full time gentlemen bank robber... he quickly became a folk hero and the most wanted man in the nation. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:32 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: pat...

On the 22nd of June 1982, forty nine bars of gold were stolen from the Perth Mint which kicked off an investigation with some incredible twists and turns, tune in to hear the story! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:08 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Su...

The Pierre is a luxury hotel located on the Upper East Side, facing Central Park. And in early 1972, it was the target of the largest hotel robbery in history... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:06 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Support the show on Ap...

One part two of the East Coast West Coast Hip Hop Rivalry, the feud escalates to the point that two of the world's biggest rappers, 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. are both murdered. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:09 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Sup...

The deadly East Coast West Coast Hip Hop Rivalry is one of the most notorious feuds in music history. In part one we look at how it all began with the rise of two of the biggest rappers of all time, Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:19 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and ge...

The lottery has a surprisingly long and interesting history, in this week's episode we delve into that before talking about a couple of infamous lottery winners, one of which was surely cursed! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:55 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/...

This episode takes us back to the 80s, when a group of sailors in their early 20s got a dream job - sailing a millionaire's yacht from Maine to Florida. But this voyage was anything but a dream ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:03 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon....

This week we are joined by our great mate Nick Mason, to talk about weird and whacky incidents that have befallen US Presidents. Including The Jimmy Carter Rabbit Incident, The George H.W. Bush Vomiting Incident, Bill Clinton's Hair-gate, and The George W. Bush Shoeing Incident. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:07 (though as always, we go off on tangents thro...

Huey Lewis (of the News) was born with the amazing name Hugh Cregg III and his road to the top of the charts was long and eventful, tune in to hear his wild life story! Suggested by Ryan Rotigliano and Micaela McRae (CW: suicide) This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewar...

We're joined by Guide Dogs Ambassador (and great friend of the show) Michelle Brasier to tell us all about the history of Guide Dogs. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 15:22 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus e...

Recorded live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and in front of one of the wildest and hottest live audiences we've ever had, Jess tells us the tale of a rather unlikely art thief. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com...

This week we talk about Roger Mallinson and Roger Chapman who in 1973 found themselves at the heart of the deepest submarine rescue mission in history. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:29 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Support the show on Apple podcas...

Sliding into your feed to let you know that episode one of our new web series Do Go On: The Quiz Show premieres tonight! We have been quietly working away on this for months with the incredibly talented people at Stupid Old Studios. Watch episode one on Stupid Old Channel with Josh Earl and Frankie McNair, quizzing about the history of Google. https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=uj4ZnYGWd8Fej4JG New e...

Dune is a 1965 science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, it has been described as 'unfilmable' but that hasn't stopped people from trying! Tune in to hear Dune (movie not novel) expert and friend of the show, AJ from Cult Popture explain its arduous (and ridiculous) journey from page to screen! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:19 (though as always, we go o...

On the 6th of October, 1972 Mary Gibbs was teaching at her small country primary school when two armed men entered and loaded up the class into a van. This is one of the most infamous crimes in Australia's history! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:42 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus e...