Do Go On

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-...

This week's episode is about the life of Shane Warne aka the Sheikh of Tweak, aka The Sultan of Spin. RIP King! Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIV 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/Submit-a-Topic See our quiz show live in Melbourne: https://www....

Have you ever dreamt of getting the call up to join the biggest band in the world? Well for Jimmie Nicol, this dream became a reality in 1964! Comedian Cameron James joins us to tell 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/Submit-a-Topic   Come to our live podcasts in...

On September 5th, 1986, Pan Am flight 73 landed in Karachi, with the intention of a brief stop over before flying to Frankfurt. But the plane never left the tarmac, and dozens were killed and many more were injured over the next 17 hours. 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/Submit...

Cass Paige joins Do Go On this week, as we hear the story of Hollywood icon and noted 'bombshell', Hedy Lamarr. But her stunning looks get in the way of her true passion - inventing. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy tickets to our four live podcasts in Melbourne, Sundays in April at 8:45pm at the European Bier Cafe: https://www.tryboo...

We're joined by award winning actor, writer, comedian and friend, Michelle Brasier, to learn the entire plot of the Fast And The Furious franchise. Buy tickets to our four live podcasts in Melbourne, Sundays in April at 8:45pm at the European Bier Cafe: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIV Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topi...

How did a Swedish architect save thousands of lives, trick Nazi's, and become an honorary citizen of multiple countries? Check out the story of WW2 badass, Raoul Wallenberg. 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/Submit-a-Topic   See us live at the Melbourne International Comedy...

In the 1920s Henry Ford was one of the richest and most famous people in the world when he decided to set up the "perfect" city in the middle of the Amazon in Brazil. What could go wrong? Everything.... 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/Submit-a-Topic See us live: https://www.comedyfes...

The 24 hour of Le Mans has been described as "probably the world’s best-known automobile race." But in 1955 it was rocked by an accident so devastating, it changed the world of motor racing forever. Joining us on this episode is special guest Cass Paige. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogo...

It's "easily the biggest sporting and television event in the United States", tune in to hear the story of the Super Bowl! 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/Submit-a-Topic   See us live: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-show   See Matt live: https:...

On October 3, 2017 Anna Delvey was invited to meet her friend for lunch at Joan’s on Third in LA, when she arrived she was arrested. In this episode we find out what happened to the mysterious Anna Delvey. 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/Submit-a-Topic   Stream our 300th...

This week we look at Live Aid, the monumental 1985 music concert watched by just under 2 billion people across the planet. Queen, U2, Madonna, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Run DMC, Phil Collins, David Bowie, Tina Turner and many more came together to raise money to fight famine in Ethiopia. The intentions were good, but where did the money go? Get tickets to Do Go On: The Quiz Show at The Melbourne...

This week we look at the life of the French Heroine, Joan of Arc. This French peasant came from no where to lead an army that flipped the script on The Hundred Years War. 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/Submit-a-Topic   Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit...

On the 30th of August 2016 Police arrived at the Tromp family home on a farm outside of Melbourne. This kicked off an investigation into a bizarre mystery involving a family road trip that zigzagged up the east coast of Australia, tune in for 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: dogoo...

In 1907, precious jewels were taken from one of the most impregnable, well-defended, and heavily guarded buildings in Ireland. But who took them, and how the bloody hell did they pull it off? 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/Submit-a-Topic   Stream our 300th episode with e...