Do Go On

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, Diana, as Matt calls her. Follow Dee on Twitter and Instagram Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/   Check ou...

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 today. Dave Warneke tells the story of Keith Haring's Melbourne mural in this episode of 'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts'. Watch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/spfghk_RNco 'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts' is a joint production from Stupid Old...

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 cruise ship they were on suddently started taking on water. A LOT of water. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ &nbs...

Based on a poem, this critically acclaimed and award winning painting has caused controversy and uproar, has gotten soldiers out of strife and is intrinsically linked here, to the iconic Young and Jackson Hotel. This is the story of Jules Joseph Lefebvre’s Chloe. 'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts' is a joint production from Stupid Old Studios and the Do Go On podcast. Do Go On are Dave Warneke, Jess...

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 one of our longest and Mission Impossiblest episodes yet! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out Marcel's website! : https://marcelblanchdewilt.com/   Submit a topic idea directly to...

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 ancient cow burial ground all play an important role in the life of Joy Hester. Jess Perkins tells Joy Hester's story in this episode of 'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts'. 'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts' is a joint production from Stupid Old Studios and th...

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 named Charles B. Darrow who was struggling to put food on the table during the great depression - at least that was the commonly held belief for a long time. But actually, that’s only a tiny part of the story, tune in to hear more! Support the show and get...

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 the Lady? What the heck is a cartouche? And what's Mary Beale's whole deal? Dave Warneke explains in this episode of 'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts'. 'Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts' is a joint production from Stupid Old Studios and the Do Go On podca...

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 for people who have never watched the show, or are intimidated to start! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ &nbsp...

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 police foil one of the largest mass kidnapping plots in US history before it's too late? Featuring special guest Cass Paige. Get tickets to see us in Sydney in September, and see Dave do Book Cheat live in London August 10: https://dogoonpod.com/live-...

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 story!   Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/   Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spr...

Peter Freuchen was many things : Arctic explorer, tool maker, prolific writer, actor and quiz show winner... and total badass. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/   Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/   Stream our 300t...

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 introduced species to run amuck; possums, lizards, fish and birds... turns out humans have been making bad decisions for centuries! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod See us live in Sydney in...

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 Duscher from Sans Pants Radio, enjoy! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod See us live in Sydney in September: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:...

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 ever covered on the show... Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/   Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-...

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 to be. The truth was, she was Australia’s Greatest Imposter. This is the story of the Amazing Mrs Livesey! Read The Amazing Mrs Livesey by Freda Marnie Nicholls for the full story Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or p...

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 the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/   Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com  ...

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 where to win the Olympic marathon barefoot. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/   Check out our new merch! : htt...

In 2004, the Australian Government passed an amendment specifying that marriage was be defined as a "union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others". In protest to this, a group set up the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands! This episode is about the Kingdom and Australia's Marriage Law Postal Survey. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or p...

Grace O'Malley (real name Gráinne Ní Mháille) was a badass Pirate Queen and an Irish folklore legend, and is one of the most influential people of the 16th Century in Ireland and England. Strap in for a wild ride! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/   Check o...

Adrian Carton Di Wiart fought in multiple wars, was shot several times, had a hand and an eye amputated and he still fought on! Is this our most badass war badass ever? Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch store: https://do-go-on-podcast.cre...

Concorde, the only successful supersonic airliner the world has ever known. It was cutting edge, super fast, and elegant. But what happened? We track the rise and fall of an aviation icon. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our AACTA nominated web serie...

We're joined by our good friend (and the true host of the podcast) Nick Mason, as we hear about the batshit making of the 1996 film The Island of Dr Moreau. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/   See us live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: http...

This week we have a special episode of Do Go On, as we do a crossover with Luke Heggie and Nick Cody from Midflight Brawl. We start with a brief history of aviation, and see what it's all inevitably built towards... Biffs and brawls in the sky! Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIV See our quiz show live in Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-...

Why did April 1 become the day of pranks? It's been around for a long time, but no one knows for sure - in today's episode we explore some of the theories before going through some of history's most memorable April Fools Day pranks, enjoy! Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIV See our quiz show live in Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-...