Shittin Bricks

Lesson is... always have a helicopter pilot standing by and when the walls are aflame, take the hint! Kate went on an excursion y'all and this time it was somewhere close to home in our very own Melbourne. While on school holidays Kate couldn't help herself, she is just addicted to always learning. This week we hear all about the infamous Pentridge Prison and some of the unlikely heroes and colour...

Lesson is... if the word experimental is used in the brochure, best to avoid it! Dominic being the self professed Titanic nerd and scaredy cat of the deep blue ocean, how could he not do an episode on the ill-fated adventures of the submersible 'Titan'. Stop playing your Blink182 CD and put down that Logitech remote controller and checkout our recap episode on what happened hour by hour plus the d...

Lesson is... don't build roofs that are flat and watch out for the huge waves of molasses! Kate shakes things up this week quite literally as she recounts some histories most infamous disasters based on poor construction. Whether it be dams, bridges, buildings or even accidental giant magnifying glasses. You better tune in to hear what happens when people take the easy road instead of the safer op...

Lesson is... like we needed another lesson on why climate change is not good for humans! Dominic is just scarring us for life it seems with this week's episode on the legitimacy of the recent TV cult following "The Last of Us". have you seriously thought about how likely it is something like this could actually happen? Well there is a bunch of science behind why it won't, why it can't UNLESS... fa...

Lesson is... don't you dare join the army and don't you dare trust your doctors because they are all trying to give you syphilis or spread mustard gas on your hotdog! Kate is leaning into our deepest darkest fears of being made sick by those who we trust the most. Governments, doctors, caretakers all with ulterior motives. We wonder why people don't trust the powers at be or fall prey to conspirac...

Lesson is... always keep a fan on where ever you go in the world and next time someone farts on you, watch out! Dominic delves into human-made disasters this week. Starting right at the top. Chernobyl, Deepwater Horizon, Exxon Valdez... but have you ever heard of the Bhopal Disaster? Don't worry if you haven't because most people are like you. What is wild is that this is the WORST industrial disa...

Lesson is... learn your American baseball mascots and stay away from chicken bones, voodoo dolls and hexes/curses when trying to win a game. Kate it legitimately on fire lately and this week is no exception as she delves into the wondrous world of sports curses. You heard us right, the paranormal effects the sports world possibly even more than you think. This week tune into generations worth of s...

Lesson is... if you see a polaroid on the ground just walk the other way and put the Pocky down because it could be poisoned. Dominic gets back to his roots this week with some good old fashioned murder mysteries but this time there is a twist. As usual you will be left guessing as to what had happened. Just like a classic game of Cluedo, can you guess who it is before it is too late? Watch out fo...

Lesson is... if you have an itch, leave it alone because we wouldn't want to crack our skulls open accidentally?! Kate literally delves deep into the deep dark recesses of the human mind this week. Our brain is truly a fascinating organ, how much do you know about it? To round things off, Kate also decides to share some of the more grotesque and unbelievable survival stories. The brain can withsta...

Lesson is... just leave Dominic's teeth alone and stop hating on mice/rats. They have done so much for humans!!!! How have we never talked about mice and rats before? Seriously isn't almost everyone afraid of these pesky little rodents??? Actually no, they have done so much for us and this week Dominic shares all things musophobia! From menus filled with mice meat or the fascinating ways in which...

Lesson is... Don't trust anyone when it comes to drugs LOL just give it a whirl and see what happens! Have you ever wondered how the pharmaceutical industry started? or heard a horror story from the past? The history of all things drugs whether helpful or harmful has been a bumpy ride. This week Kate goes back in time to discover some of the worst stories from the world of alchemy. You won't belie...

Lesson is... get your teeth ripped out and just go the denture route because that way you are one and done! It is official folks, Dom and Kate have well and truly lost the plot. This week they explore one of the top 5 most common phobias of all time - Dentophobia - a fear of dentists. Progressively getting more and more terrifying, tune in to hear of people who have lost their memory, teeth and ev...

Lesson is... if you keep your mouth shut you should be okay? BUT if all your family starts dying off one by one in weird ways - start talking! Kate breaks the unbreakable rule and spills the beans on probably the worst kept secrets of the infamous Italian-American mafia code of conduct. Probably not the most effective HR policy ever agreed to, it is still fascinating to hear the history of organis...

Lesson is... anything goes when living in a lawless land. Stick to the path or you will get lost in the City of Anarchy! Dominic is back again this week for a double dose of tales from his latest travel adventures. This week we visit Hong Kong but back in time when it was more like a real life version of survivor. The Walled City otherwise known as the City of Anarchy was once the most densely pop...

Lesson is... meat cleavers may be the best chopping utensil but honestly they are just too scary a weapon! Dom is back rom another of his wild adventures around the world and as usual he has found a local story that will make your eyes water. Tuen in this week to hear the incredible story of the recurring Chop Chop Ladies of the beautiful country the Philippines. Don't be fooled this place is 100%...

Lesson is... international waters is your goal when escaping prison because no one will want to start a war over a couple convicts! Kate brings us home with a memorable ending to her three part mega story of convict life during the 1800s in Australia. This week we have everything, disease, war, survival stories and more. Don't miss the epic ending to Get me out of here! You will be officially trai...

Lesson is... if you've got the roo suit on, just commit! Kate continues her hilarious and extraordinary theme of convicts from time past. If you have never heard of William Buckley and his unbelievable story of survival, you must tune in. Oh and if you are ever in need of a truly iconic idea of how to escape prison Billy Hunt deserves an academy Award for his ingenuity.

Lesson is... don't get spooked when drinking wine and hiding from the cops, also if you escape Gaol come up with a decent cover story! Kate takes us back in time to some of Australia's classic true escapee tales. meet Moondyne Joe and James Porter. Hear about their harrowing firsthand accounts of life as a convict in the 1800s. How did they escape, how did they get caught again... what are some of...

Lesson is... Don't you dare consider hitchhiking, we told you last time and eat salt and vinegar chips! Oh you thought Dominic was done with old mate Ivan? Buckle up because Dom has a theory that there were absolutely more victims and possible accomplices. Without a doubt one of his fave local stories to tell, Dominic has inside local goss to share so you do not wanna miss this closer.

Lesson is... Don't google how to (insert your crime here) & don't write a journal that chronicles your crimes either! Kate has gone way off the rails this week as we wrap up her Wildfires story topic. Teacher Kate has all the low down on why wildfires can actually be beneficial to our ecosystems. Add a dash of trivia on what the body goes through when burned alive and her top 6 arsonists of al...

Special Bonus episode drops this week! Dying to be Found podcast has been generous enough to invite Kate & Dominic to do a minisode with them on Cleo Smith. Don't forget to go follow and subscribe to Dying to be Found podcast on all streaming services now.

Lesson is... once again do not hitch hike or just stay away from handle bar moustaches and cassette tapes! Dominic has wait oh so very long to share probably his favourite story of all time. Another local horror story which hits close to home. There may even be a connection back to Dom and Kate's past. Buckle up for quite a horrendous tale of Australia's most notorious serial killer Ivan Milat.

Lesson is... play tennis and American football so you learn the life skill of measuring out an acre! This week Kate goes big, like really big. She unveils the top 12 most devastating wildfires in human history and recounts firsthand testimony of the Black Saturday 2009 bushfire. Now Kate's most terrifying fear, can you handle the sheer heat of this week's fear? Tune in and find out!

Lesson is... add all Jane O'Brien Media emails to your automated spam filter and don't let anyone film you unless you give consent! This week Dominic shines a light on the world of competitive endurance tickling and all the seediness that goes with it. You know you have seen the videos wink wink. Seems super innocent but as David Farrier and his team soon discovered, not everything is above board....

Lesson is... Don't trust anyone with your money. Good old mattress is probably the safest bet? Please do not take this as professional financial advice! Kate is back with a bang this week as we dig deeper into the world of money catastrophe. Nowhere in the world does it better than the United States of America in this mac daddy of a Ponzi story. Let us introduce you to Bernie Madoff... Unless you...