Do Go On

In 1978, a mysterious package was found in the car park of an Illinois University, the events that followed kicked off a reign of terror that confounded the FBI for nearly two decades. So who is the Unabomber? And can they be brought to justice? As the FBI's own website asks: "How do you catch a twisted genius who aspires to be the perfect, anonymous killer - who builds untraceable bombs and deliv...

An abandoned WWII gun tower in the middle of the ocean became so much more - a base for pirate radio, the scene of many violent battles... and a country. This is the wild story of the Principality of Sealand. Buy tickets to our live shows here: https://dogoonpod.com/events/ Vote for Dave to be Australia's Pie Guy, (you do have to be in Australia or use a VPN) https://gourmetpieguy.brumbys.com.au/p...

This episode is all about the life of the first human to ever leave Earth's orbit, Yuri Gagarin. From humble beginnings living in a mud hut in the USSR, Yuri went on to instantly become one of the most famous people on the planet. But much did this man actually have to do to become the first man in space? Featuring special guest Naomi Higgins from the Batch Bitch Podcast. Buy tickets to our live s...

John McAfee has lived a long and controversial life that seems to show no signs of slowing down. He is known as one of the godfathers of cyber security and a bit coin guru, but you may not know that he has also been accused of committing many heinous crimes and lived much of his life on the run. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a t...

Nellie Bly was an all round bad ass! Investigative journalist who went under cover, then travelled around the world in 72 days to prove it could be done. All by the time she was 26. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:  dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic   Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram: ...

Our final episode from the Koh Samui International Podcast Festival features three mini reports all discussing a crazy journey. We've got explorer Ranulph Fiennes battling frostbite, eccentric millionaire Charles Bedaux heading off into the wilderness with limos and caviar as well as Australian cricketing legend David Boon setting a world record for most beers drunk on a flight... Featuring specia...

Throughout the 1800s Scottish solider Gregor MacGregor fought in wars across South America before returning home and claiming to be a prince of a country that he'd created called Poyais. He started selling land and shares in what he claimed to be a true paradise on Earth, which was all well and good until hundreds of people wanted to go and live on the land that they'd bought... Tickets to our 200...

This week's episode of Do Go On was recorded live on a beach at the Koh Samui International Podcast Festival. We each did a mini report on a "dumb death" - that is dumbs ways in which people have died. The topics were Bobby Leach, the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, the horse loving "Mr. Hands" and badass lawyer Clement Vallandigham. One of the three stories is a bit full on, bu...

In 2005, two Australian men entered a bank in Vail, Colorado - it would become one of the most inept bank heists of all time, this is their story. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:  dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic   Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @DoGoOnPod Facebook:  https:/...

This week we're joined by The Little Dum Dum Club boys - Karl Chandler and Tommy Dassalo! It's an insanely fun episode where Karl tells us all about the life and music of Mike Patton. There's also a lot of talk about hotel based pranks... Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out all things Dum Dum : https://littledumdumclub.com/   Submit...

It's another unscheduled episode of Do Go On Presents! This week we are presenting Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall's new podcast, Shusher Guided Meditations - a podcast the quietly shushes you into relaxation/sleep, enjoy! You can find more of Shusher Guided Meditations here: https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/shusher/ https://twitter.com/ShusherGM https://www.facebook.com/ShusherGM https://o...

In the 1930's, Michael Malloy somehow survived multiple attempts to kill him. How?! It still doesn't make any sense. But this is a wild story of a group of men being very persistent and very stupid. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:  http://bit.ly/DoGoOnHat  Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:&n...

In 19th century San Francisco, Joshua Norton was a wealthy businessman. But he lost it all rice deal gone wrong... He fell off the map for a few years and when he reemerged he was describing himself as The Emperor of The United States. And people just went with it. He started dressing the part and even issuing royal decrees and his city fully embraced him. This is the story of the eccentric Norton...

Which 20th Century serial killer was dubbed the Butcher of Paris, the Demonic Ogre and Doctor Satan amongst others by the French Media? Marcel Petiot... it's a rollercoaster of an episode that has death, Nazis, French accents and RIDICULOUS SHENANIGANS (as described by Jaimi, the listener who suggested the topic). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  patreon.com/DoGoOnPod &n...

Please allow Jess to be a little self indulgent and talk about one of her favourite people on the planet - Dolly Freaking Parton (not her real middle) (Her middle name is Rebecca One of the world's most successful and popular country musicians and all round lovely person, we learn a bit about the early years of Dolly's career ...and about a horse that works at a bank. Support the show and get rewa...

Rome's third Emperor Caligula was arguably its craziest. It turns out being sex obsessed, violent, rich and all powerful isn't a great combination for the leader of the world's most powerful empire. From declaring war on the ocean to declaring himself a living god... He really had a lot of crazy antics. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Su...

"As Australian as Vegemite on toast" is something that someone probably said at some point. The salty black spread is one of Australia's most iconic food stuffs, but why? And how? Well, listen to this episode to find out! Joined by The Weekly Planet's Nick Mason, this episode was recorded live at the European Bier Cafe for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Support the show and get r...

This week we talk about the INSANE marathon. This event is full of secrets, rituals, gruelling climbs and is one of the most physically and mentally challenging events ever. But somehow, this is still a very funny episode! Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:  http://bit.ly/DoGoOnHat  Twitter: ...

In 1997 cash handling company Loomis Fargo experienced the two largest cash robberies ever committed on American soil. It wasn't a great year! The first was a crime of opportunity, the second was a more planned affair. And yet, it turned out to be the most ridiculous heist in history. Seriously, the stupidity of the crime is unbelievable and also hilarious. Tickets to our four Melbourne Comedy Fes...

Sidney Sheinberg was one of the most influential entertainment industry executives of the 20th century. He is credited with discovering Steven Spielberg, as well as having a hand in many of the greatest modern films. Recorded live at the European Bier Cafe for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Sub...

It’s another Hollywood report this week on Do Go On (Gosh we love a Hollywood report!) This time we look into the amazing life of Carrie Fisher - and all the things she did that you may not know about. (If you’re looking for Star Wars stories, check out episode 106 with Mr Sunday Movies) Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod   Submit a topic ide...

Released in 1977, 'Rumours' is Fleetwood Mac's eleventh album and would go on to become one of the best selling albums in history. But being the scenes, the band were really struggling during the recording. With two inter band relationships splitting up, a whole lot of affairs, a ridiculous amount of drugs and very personal songs written about each other... it's a miracle they were able to record...

OOooOOoo it's time for mini reports! Which we love, because it means less work! This week we look at stories of famous animals and boy oh boy did we find some weird and wonderful stories.  Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:  dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter:  @DoGoOnPod Instagram:  @...

TISM or 'This Is Serious, Mum' are a legendary Australian band formed in Melbourne in the 1980s. Famous for their catchy songs, funny lyrics and subversion of music industry expectations, TISM were a one of a kind band.  Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat:  dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic   Twitt...

Fan favourite Naomi Higgins is back to report on one of the best selling singers of her generation, Rihanna. From humble beginnings in Barbados, we hear how Rihanna rose to super stardom and became a multi-threat... singing, acting, fashion'ing... But can Naomi convince Dave to like Rihanna? Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:  www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea d...