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A fact based comedy podcast. Each week Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke take it in turns to research a topic and report back to the class.


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  • 444 - The History of Guide Dogs

    02:04:44
    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/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/  Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.  

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  • 443 - The Theft of The Scream

    01:34:14
    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/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/  Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.  REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-11/scream-edvard-munch-art-heist/103423910https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mysterious-motives-behind-theft-scream-180964531/‘The Man Who Stole The Scream' documentary 2023https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12409047/How-stole-Scream-50-seconds-man-audacious-heist-Munchs-priceless-painting-tells-astonishing-story-new-show.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSOFS56_AN8
  • 442 - The Pisces Submersible Rescue

    01:57:55
    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/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Watch Do Go On The Quiz Show: https://youtu.be/GgzcPMx1EdM?si=ir7iubozIzlzvWfK Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/   Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.  REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-23862359https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/06/22/pisces-iii-submersible-rescue-titanic/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue_of_Roger_Mallinson_and_Roger_Chapman https://www.britannica.com/technology/submarine-naval-vessel https://precollege.oregonstate.edu/sites/precollege.oregonstate.edu/files/cartesian_diver_lacuknos_10-15-20_-dc.pdf
  • DGO Presents: Do Go On The Quiz Show Web Series (out now!)

    07:38
    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 episodes will premier every Sunday night in April/May 2024, at 8pm (AEST) Melbourne time, we'll be in the chat if you want to comment along live with us. World time zones listed below*Watch the trailer right now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeUQq1oYWZY *Melbourne, Australia    Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 8:00 pm AESTAuckland, New Zealand   Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 10:00 pm NZSTAdelaide, Australia    Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 7:30 pm ACSTTokyo, Japan        Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 7:00 pm JSTPerth, Australia      Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 6:00 pm AWSTDubai, United Arab Emirates Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 2:00 pm GSTBerlin, Germany      Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 12:00 noon CESTCape Town, South Africa  Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 12:00 noon SASTLondon, United Kingdom   Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 11:00 am BSTReykjavik, Iceland     Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 10:00 am GMTNew York, USA       Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 6:00 am EDTNew Orleans, USA      Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 5:00 am CDTLos Angeles, USA      Sun, 7 Apr 2024 at 3:00 am PDT
  • 441 - Dune: The Unfilmable Novel

    02:12:45
    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 off on tangents throughout the report).You can find AJ's podcast here (the ep Jess & Dave appeared on and the recent Prime Mates Crossover): https://shows.acast.com/831d9c95-c466-4be2-a66f-2c6375cf8a8c/63f05383479d500011cdb820Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 
  • 440 - The Faraday Kidnapping

    02:37:38
    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 episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:adelaidereview.com.ausmh.com.autrove.nla.gov.aumedium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteriesuniqueestates.com.auweb.archive.org
  • 439 - Taffy Holden's Accidental Flight

    02:05:14
    On this week's episode we talk about the time a man accidentally flew a fighter jet. Yes, you read that correctly.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:01 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.  REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.danrostron.com/2013/10/14/wing-commander-taffy-holdens-inadvertant-flight-in-lightning-xm135/ https://theconversation.com/almost-half-the-men-surveyed-think-they-could-land-a-passenger-plane-experts-disagree-218037 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/off-duty-pilot-lands-plane-saves-3640802 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden%27s_Lightning_flight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk-down_aircraft_landing