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431 - The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
24 januari 2024 · 2 uur
This week we look at the fascinating life of 'The Mother of Forensic Science' Frances Glessner Lee, and her revolutionary Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:52 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do 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.britannica.com/biography/George-M-Pullman#ref323216
https://www.glessnerhouse.org/glessner-family
https://slate.com/technology/2014/06/nutshell-dioramas-of-death-frances-glessner-lee-forensic-science-and-training-crime-scene-investigators.html
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-nutshell-studies/
https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2005/09/frances-glessner-lee-html
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430 - The Sinking of the Costa Concordia
17 januari 2024 · 1 uur 53 min
On this episode, we learn all about the story that was on the front page of every newspaper in 2012 - the sinking of the Costa Concordia. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 10:08 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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.britannica.com/event/Costa-Concordia-disaster
https://www.history.com/news/costa-concordia-cruise-ship-disaster-sinking-captain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco_Schettino
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Concordia_disaster
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429 - The Lake George Monster
10 januari 2024 · 1 uur 46 min
In the summer of 1904, the small town of Hague, New York was terrorised by a mysterious water creature known as the Lake George Monster, this is its story! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:21 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do 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:
crimereads.com/the-business-of-blackmail-in-gilded-age-new-york
encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/mann-william-dalton-1839-1920
Lake Monster Mysteries: Investigating the World's Most Elusive Creatures
By Joe Nickell and Benjamin Radford
poststar.com/lifestyles/hometown/lake-george-monster-was-retaliation
skepticalinquirer.org/newsletter/lake-george-monster-hoax
spellmangallery.com/artists/harry-watrous
nytimes.com/1934/04/25/archives/sea-serpent-hoax-of-1904-is-bared-mechanical-monster-created-by-hw.html
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428 - Antarctica's First Murder?
3 januari 2024 · 2 uur 21 min
Our first episode of a new year we do a deep dive into what life is like for people who live year round in Antarctica, touching on a darker side when talking about the case of Australian Rodney Marks... possibly the continent's first murder victim. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:29 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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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 Thomas
Do 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-32481442
https://allthatsinteresting.com/rodney-marks
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/antarctic-operations/stations/mawson/
https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/a-mysterious-death-at-the-south-pole-20131125
https://www.coolantarctica.com
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180810-villas-las-estrellas-antarctica-base-residents-surgery
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427 - Josephine Baker : The Showgirl Spy
27 december 2023 · 1 uur 43 min
On this epsiode we learn about the fascinating life of Josephine Baker - singer, dancer, actress and ... spy. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:37 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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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 Thomas
Do 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.thenation.com/article/world/josephine-baker-france-racism/
https://www.biography.com/performer/josephine-baker
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-josephine-baker-6485580
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/siren-resistance-artistry-and-espionage-josephine-baker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Baker
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426 - The Sixth Backstreet Boy, Lou Pearlman
20 december 2023 · 1 uur 46 min
This week we are joined by Josh Earl to tell us about wild life of Lou Pearlman; blimp salesman, scam artist and the founding manager of both the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:21 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Listen to Josh's new podcast Four Burners: https://www.joshearl.com.au/
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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:
The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCRs0Ic3FI
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425 - The WWI Christmas Truce
13 december 2023 · 1 uur 33 min
On our annual Chrish-mish episode we look at Christmas during war time from 1899-1999. From the famous Christmas Truce of the First World War, rationing throughout WWII and the 'Christmas Miracle' of the Hungnam evacuation during the Korean War. Recorded live at Basement Comedy Club in Melbourne. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:46 (though as always, we go off on tangents)
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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 Thomas
Do 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.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/anzac-christmas-hampers
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50805106
https://vwma.org.au/collections/home-page-stories/australian-christmases-at-war
https://www.history.co.uk/articles/happy-xmas-war-is-over-how-the-world-celebrated-christmas-during-ww2
https://www.historyextra.com/period/first-world-war/how-christmas-celebrated-during-ww1-wartime/
https://www.britannica.com/event/The-Christmas-Truce
https://play.acast.com/s/dansnowshistoryhit/the1914christmastruce-part2--acast8507fbd8
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424 - William McGonagall; History's Worst Poet
6 december 2023 · 1 uur 42 min
This week we are joined by the wonderful Evan Munro-Smith, to talk about a man often referred to as "the worst poet in the history of the English language" - William McGonagall. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:36 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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.poetryfoundation.org/poets/william-mcgonagall
https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poet/william-mcgonagall/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_McGonagall
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/William-McGonagall-The-bard-of-Dundee/
http://www.mcgonagall-online.org.uk/
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423 - The Making of the Oxford Dictionary: a Tale of Murder and Insanity
29 november 2023 · 2 uur 16 min
Creating the Oxford English Dictionary was a mammoth task and the story takes some surprising twists and turns! This is the most voted for topic for this year's Blocktober, enjoy! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:25 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do 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:
forgottennewsmakers.com/2010/11/08/dr-william-minor-1834-1920-insane-doctor-who-contributed-to-the-oxford-english-dictionary
britannica.com/topic/The-Oxford-English-Dictionary
oed.com/information/about-the-oed/history-of-the-oed/?tl=true
abc.net.au/news/2020-04-09/history-of-the-oxford-english-dictionary/12010628
hindustantimes.com/hollywood/the-mad-murderous-origins-of-the-oxford-english-dictionary/story-x9LpDO47RYfbqxvo4w9QwM.html
baumanrarebooks.com/blog/story-behind-creation-oxford-english-dictionary/
smh.com.au/culture/books/the-word-nerds-who-lived-and-died-for-the-oxford-english-dictionary-20230904-p5e1tv.html
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422 - The Satanic Panic
22 november 2023 · 1 uur 59 min
In the 1980s and 90s, a moral panic swept across the United States leading many to believe that an underground network of satanists was operating across America. It might seem laughable now, but the people who got swept up in the hysteria had their lives changed forever! Featuring special guest Bec Petraitis. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:07 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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.vox.com/culture/22358153/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-conspiracy-theories-explained
https://www.thecut.com/2016/11/remembering-childhood-trauma-and-abuse-that-never-happened.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-10-27-ca-449-story.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1994/10/31/us/proof-lacking-for-ritual-abuse-by-satanists.html?sq=satanic+ritual+abuse&scp=1&st=nyt
https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegislativeLibrary/Panic.html
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/pmrcs-filthy-15-where-are-they-now-60601/vanity-strap-on-robbie-baby-180905/
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421 - Skinwalker Ranch
15 november 2023 · 1 uur 51 min
Skinwalker Ranch is the most studied paranormal hotspot in history situated in northeastern Utah, this 512-acre ranch is famed as a hotspot for everything from poltergeist phenomena and crop circles, to UFO sightings, dangerous electromagnetic forces, dancing fireballs, and cattle mutilations. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:15 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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.utah.com/articles/post/what-is-skinwalker-ranch-and-whats-really-going-on-there
https://www.uah.edu/news/news/uah-scientists-brave-curses-spooky-anomalies-to-unravel-secrets-at-skinwalker-ranch
https://www.newsweek.com/ufo-skinwalker-ranch-utah-pentagon-paranormal-1701730
https://www.skinwalkerranch.com/
https://medium.com/the-para-scope/whats-really-happening-at-skinwalker-ranch-e16bf21416f6
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/skinwalker-ranch/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31a3DGLiB48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjaQXQg0dtI
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420 - The Real Men In Black
8 november 2023 · 2 uur 32 min
You've probably seen Will Smith and Tommy Lee-Jones in the movie, but did you know that some people claim to have had REAL encounters with the REAL 'Men In Black'? This week Matt investigates this mysterious organisation and our great pal Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall joins us for the ride. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:35 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Prime 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 Thomas
Do 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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419 - Accidental Inventions
1 november 2023 · 1 uur 57 min
This week's episode is devoted to accidental inventions. From the match stick, to Play-Doh, super glue, to the humble ice cream cone. It turns out many of our favourite inventions came about purely by accident. But it's no accident that on this episode we are joined by the great Michelle Brasier! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:52 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do 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.
Other inventions covered: Penicillin, Post-it notes, granny smith apples, microwave, smoke alarms
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/15-of-the-coolest-accidental-inventions.htm#pt2
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kelloggs-corn-flakes-masturbation/
https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a19567/how-the-microwave-was-invented-by-accident/
https://theconversation.com/myth-about-how-science-progresses-is-built-on-a-misreading-of-the-story-of-penicillin-120990
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/accidental-invention-play-doh-180973527/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/03/half-of-inventions-arise-unexpectedly-from-serendipity-not-direct-research/
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418 - The Clydach Murders
25 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 51 min
It wouldn't be Block without some true crime, and this week we talk about the biggest police investigation in Welsh history - the Clydach Murders. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:35 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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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 Thomas
Do 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.itv.com/news/wales/2022-02-09/the-true-story-of-the-clydach-murders-wales-biggest-police-investigation
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/nov/23/ukcrime
Murder in the Valleys , 2022
The Clydach Murders; A Miscarriage of Justice by John Morris
https://news.sky.com/story/i-became-the-devil-trauma-of-the-woman-wrongly-suspected-of-murdering-an-entire-family-in-clydach-12527037
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/shadow-one-wales-worst-ever-19264258
https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2021-08-20/man-convicted-of-the-clydach-murders-has-died-in-prison-it-has-been-announced
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417 - The Plot to Steal Abraham Lincoln's Body
18 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 11 min
In 1875 an audacious plot to steal President Abraham Lincoln's body was hatched by a rag tag gang of criminals - it's fair to say things didn't go plan! This is the 7th most voted for topic in this year's Block festival, enjoy! Lees meer
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://www.americanheritage.com/plot-steal-lincolns-body
https://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jala/2629860.0029.107/--stealing-lincolns-body?rgn=main;view=fulltext
https://americanhistory.si.edu/lincoln/funeral-procession
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416 - The Tunguska event
11 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 56 min
At 7:14 AM on the 30th of June, 1908 there was an enormous explosion affecting more than 100 square km of pine forest near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in central Siberia. What caused this mysterious explosion? And are there lots of wild theories? Tune in to hear guest reporter Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall explain! This is the second episode of Block 2023! Lees meer
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415 - Operation Paperclip
4 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 58 min
This week we talk about the controversial Operation Paperclip, a post World War II secret United States intelligence program that sponsored German scientists to immigrate to the USA. On paper, any Nazis or war criminals were to be excluded... but just how true would that be? This is the first episode of Block 2023! Lees meer
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Do 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:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4443934.stm
https://www.npr.org/2014/02/15/275877755/the-secret-operation-to-bring-nazi-scientists-to-america
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/project-paperclip-and-american-rocketry-after-world-war-ii
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/sep/08/hitler-germany-campaign-collapsed#:~:text=Ordinary%20Germans%20knew%20by%20the,war%20for%20varieties%20of%20defeatism
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/chasing-moon-wernher-von-braun-and-nazis/
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414 - The Newsboy Strike of 1899
27 september 2023 · 1 uur 44 min
We’ve seen them in old timey movies, but I don’t think we really understand how important newsboys were to the distribution to news at the turn of the 20th century. And in 1899, the newsboys of New York took on two of the most powerful men in the US... Lees meer
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/newsboy-strike-of-1899
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/newsboys-strike/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newsboys%27_strike_of_1899
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Pulitzer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Randolph_Hearst
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413 - The History of the St Kilda Football Club
20 september 2023 · 4 uur 57 min
The St Kilda FC was formed in 1873, from there it's been a wild ride - tune in to hear the story of one of the great sporting clubs of the world! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:12 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Listen to Matt on Nick's pod Unpluggered: https://unpluggered.captivate.fm/episode/you-go-for-the-saints-now-ft-matt-stewart
Nick's website: https://www.zerohanger.com/
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Do 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:
saints.com.au/club/history
youtube.com/watch?v=CWZYqbKYUdc
nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/nicky-winmars-stand
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412 - Adidas Vs Puma, The Dassler Brothers Feud
13 september 2023 · 2 uur 25 min
In 1919, two brothers began making revolutionary sports shoes. The Dasslers were changing the game, until they had a massive falling out and started two rival companies... Adidas and Puma. This is the story of a feud that split an entire town and created two of the largest sports brands in the world. Featuring special guest Kirsty Webeck! Lees meer
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Do 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.adidassler.org/en/life-and-work/chronicle
https://allthatsinteresting.com/adolf-dassler
https://www.cnbc.com/2013/10/09/sporting-rivals-adidas-originals-puma-herzogenaurach.html
https://dasslerbrothers.weebly.com/
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-puma-and-adidas-rivalry-divided-their-founding-town-for-70-years-2018-10?r=US&IR=T#dress-code-divides-the-city-into-two-camps-even-today-8
https://www.adidas-group.com/en/about/history/
https://about.puma.com/en/this-is-puma/history
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411 - Cher: The Goddess of Pop
6 september 2023 · 2 uur 1 min
"Do you believe in life after love?" You read that in Cher's voice, but what do you know about her early life and career? This week, we explore the Goddess of Pop herself, Cher. Lees meer
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Do 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.adweek.com/brand-marketing/how-infomercials-almost-ruined-chers-career/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cher
https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/_/zH6rkKoFLWkC?hl=en&kptab=getbook&gbpv=1
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410 - The Exploding Whale of Florence Oregon (with NICK MASON)
30 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 49 min
On the 9th of November, 1970, a 45-foot sperm whale carcass washed up on the shore of Florence, Oregon. The way they decided to dispose of it has become a thing of legend. The Weekly Planet's Nick Mason joins us for this wild ride! Lees meer
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Do 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.ohs.org/blog/beached-whale-blow-up.cfm
https://allthatsinteresting.com/exploding-whale
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/11/13/oregon-whale-explosion-anniversary/
https://www.theexplodingwhale.com/evidence/resources/transcript
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-17285112
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-12/wa-leads-way-using-explosives-to-euthanase-sick-beached-whales/7081946
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409 - Jacques Mesrine, The Man of A Thousand Faces
23 augustus 2023 · 2 uur
Jacques Mesrine started committing crimes from a young age and steadily rose through the ranks to become France's 'Public Enemy Number One.' Daring jailbreaks, outlandish heists and multiple murders went down on this man's wrap sheet, all whilst wearing elaborate disguises resulting in the nickname, The Man of a Thousand Faces. Lees meer
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Do 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.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/jacques-mesrine-le-grand-gangster-1766392.html
https://www.lemonde.fr/blog/moreas/2007/01/29/mesrine-ou-lart-du-nanar/
https://biographics.org/jacques-mesrine-public-enemy-1-kamikaze-of-crime/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Mesrine#
https://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/22339/1/jacques-mesrine-public-enemy
http://grands.criminels.free.fr/mesrine.html
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408 - The History of Barbie
16 augustus 2023 · 2 uur 13 min
The Barbie movie has made over $1 Billion, so we're jumping on the bandwagon and learning about the history of the doll and its journey to superstardom with Barbie expert and friend of the show, AJ from Cult Popture! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
You can find AJ's podcast here (the ep Jess & Dave appeared on) :https://shows.acast.com/831d9c95-c466-4be2-a66f-2c6375cf8a8c/63f05383479d500011cdb820
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Do 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://shows.acast.com/831d9c95-c466-4be2-a66f-2c6375cf8a8c/a9fe4ae2-7bce-41e0-8eda-f59be4147027
https://www.slashfilm.com/1341484/an-exhaustive-guide-to-barbie-lore/
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407 - The Real Pocahontas
9 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 33 min
You've probably grown up with the Disney film, but you might not know the story of the real life Pocahontas. Lees meer
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Do 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://time.com/5548379/pocahontas-real-meaning/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocahontas
https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/pocahontas-d-1617/
https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/pocahontas-her-life-and-legend.htm
https://libapps.salisbury.edu/nabb-online/exhibits/show/native-americans-then-and-now/introduction/how-is-indigenous-history-port/the-true-story-of-pocahontas
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406 - Princess/Spy Kawashima Yoshiko
2 augustus 2023 · 2 uur 7 min
Yoshiko Kawashima was born a Chinese princess in the Qing dynasty, but due to a string of events later became a Japanese spy known for cross dressing and becoming a master of disguise. It's a wild tale, enjoy! Lees meer
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Do 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:
Manchu Princess, Japanese Spy by Phyllis Birnbaum
https://allthatsinteresting.com/yoshiko-kawashima
https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,798305,00.html
https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/yoshiko-kawashima-1906-1948
https://www.readex.com/blog/uncovering-incredible-story-yoshiko-kawashima-open-source-intelligence
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405 - The Minister For Murder, Thomas Ley
26 juli 2023 · 1 uur 51 min
Politicians aren't trusted by the public at the best of times, but one Australian member of parliament really lowered the bar. Thomas Ley was a Minister for Justice whose opponents and critics had a habit of dying in mysterious circumstances or 'disappearing.' Everything came to an eventual head with the infamous 'Chalk Pit Murder.' Joining us to hear all about it is Jackson Baly and Adam Carnevale from Sanspants Radio. Lees meer
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Do 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://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/ley-thomas-john-tom-7191
https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/the-twisted-fate-of-madman-murderer-thomas-ley/news-story/afa71ff5175d6c628ec7285fddbec353
https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/ley-thomas-john.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Ley#
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/30518501
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404 - Walter Cronkite
19 juli 2023 · 1 uur 33 min
Often on Do Go On, we like to tell you about people whose name you probably recognise, but whose life you know little about. This week, we tell you all about 'The Most Trusted Man In America' - Walter Cronkite. Lees meer
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Do 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.britannica.com/biography/Walter-Cronkite
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/walter-cronkite-retires-from-cbs-evening-news
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/did-the-news-media-led-by-walter-cronkite-lose-the-war-in-vietnam/2018/05/25/a5b3e098-495e-11e8-827e-190efaf1f1ee_story.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Writing_69th
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/walter-we-hardly-knew-you-234885
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403 - The Beast of Gévaudan
12 juli 2023 · 3 uur 33 min
In the 1670s a mysterious beast terrorised the villagers of the Gévaudan province in France, in this epic episode we hear the Beast's story - full of mystery, death, heroes, villains and lot of spot on French pronunciations, enjoy! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:54
(though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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:
Beast: Werewolves, Serial Killers, and Man-Eaters: The Mystery of the Monsters of the Gévaudan by S. R. Schwalb and Gustavo Sánchez Romero
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/beast-gevaudan-terrorized-france-countryside-180963820/
https://www.history.com/news/beast-gevaudan-france-theories
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2017/06/28/terror-and-geology-the-beast-of-gevaudan/?sh=6581fef722c4
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402 - The Great Wine Fraud
5 juli 2023 · 1 uur 53 min
This week we are joined by our friend Suren Jayemanne to tell us all about The Great Wine Fraud. Mover and shaker Rudy Kurniawan made millions selling rare vintage wines, but all was not what it seemed. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:11 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
Check out Suren and Matt's new TV show Good Tucker on SBS Food and see Suren's stand up show at Comedy Republic, July 22:
https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:229/38:482/
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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:
Sour Grapes (2016)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5728684/
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2016/sep/11/the-great-wine-fraud-a-vintage-swindle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Kurniawan
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401 - The Tri-State Crematory Scandal
28 juni 2023 · 2 uur 1 min
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a cremator decided to stop cremating and just keep the bodies? Well unfortunately we don't have to wonder, because in Georgia in the early 2000s, that exact thing happened. Warning: This is a bit of a creepy episode! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:40 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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:
Jana Cone’s articles in the Tifton Gazette: Part One, Two, Three and Four
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/feb/12/horror-in-noble/
https://www.grunge.com/911165/the-chilling-tri-state-crematory-scandal-explained/
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna6891712
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400 - The Millennium Dome Heist
21 juni 2023 · 1 uur 30 min
We celebrated our 400th epsiode with a live audience AND a crowd favourite - a heist episode. This one has all the makings of an action movie - bombs, elaborate plans, priceless jewels, and a super cool getaway vehicle. Lees meer
Get a catch up live stream ticket to watch the episode, some behind the scenes stuff and of course our 400th episode after party:
https://www.trybooking.com/CICVA
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:20 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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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 Thomas
Do 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Dome_raid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcnST-qOZEc
https://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=82162&page=1
https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/millennium-dome-heist
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/18/dome1
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/24/dome.tonythompson
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399 - The DB Cooper Copycat Hijacking
14 juni 2023 · 2 uur 15 min
On the 7th of April, 1972, United Airlines Flight 855, was en route to Los Angeles. 20 minutes after making a stopover in Denver, a passenger is noticed holding a hand grenade. From there, things get hectic! Is this a DB Cooper copycat? Or even DB Cooper up to his old tricks again? Tune in to hear this wild story! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 03:56 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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:
deathinthewestpod.com S2
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/richard-floyd-mccoy-jr
https://www.nytimes.com/1972/04/08/archives/hijacker-gets-500000-bails-out-of-jet-over-utah-hijacker-gets.html
https://fearoflanding.com/history/the-odd-story-of-richard-floyd-mccoy-jr/
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Bonus: Fast X with Michelle Brasier (Patreon preview)
12 juni 2023 · 28 min
Toot toot! FasTen your seatbelts! By popular demand Michelle Brasier is here to tell us all about the latest instalment in the Fast and the Furious Franchise: Fast X. This is a preview of a Patreon bonus episode. To hear the full 90 minute ep as well as 180+ other bonus episodes, support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Lees meer
Also, go and see Michelle at the Edinburgh Fringe in August, 7pm at the Gilded Balloon:
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/michelle-brasier-reform
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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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398 - Mary, Queen of Scots
7 juni 2023 · 2 uur 5 min
A queen at just six days old, the life of Mary, Queen of Scots was never going to be a normal one. But the twists, turns, and tragedy of her life are truly incredible. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:59 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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.nts.org.uk/stories/mary-queen-of-scots
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-mary-queen-scots-and-elizabeth-i-180970960/
https://britishheritage.com/history/mary-queen-scots-kill-lord-darnley
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-queen-of-Scotland
https://www.royal.uk/mary-queen-scots-r1542-1567
https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/scottish-history-and-archaeology/mary-queen-of-scots/mary-queen-of-scots/life-and-deathline-of-mary-queen-of-scots/
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397 - Aviator Charles Kingsford Smith
31 mei 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
You might have visited the airport in Sydney that's named after him, but what do you actually know about Australian aviator, Charles Kingsford Smith? This is the story of a man who fit A LOT into one lifetime. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:29
(though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Kingsford_Smith
https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/kingsford-smith-sir-charles-edward-6964
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/sir-charles-kingsford-smith/
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10676529
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396 - Rosemary Brown: A Musical Seance
24 mei 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
Rosemary Brown was a musician who collaborated with the all time greats of classical music - the twist is, this all happened from beyond the grave! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:43 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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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 Thomas
Do 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:
The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage into the World of the Weird by Dan Schreiber
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/05/rosemary-brown-liszt-beethoven-pianist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX477Zo7otg
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2001/dec/11/guardianobituaries
https://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/02/nyregion/rosemary-brown-a-friend-of-dead-composers-dies-at-85.html
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395 - The Great Australian Camel Race
17 mei 2023 · 2 uur 13 min
In 1988, with a huge cash prize on the line, 69 competitors lined up for what would be the longest animal endurance race ever held - The Great Australian Camel Race. Travelling over 3000 kilometres across harsh desert, the entrants would face life threatening disease, floods and other perilous conditions as they raced over multiple months! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:19 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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:
ABC Radio National: The History Listen
https://www.oranafilms.com.au/the-great-camel-race/
https://m.facebook.com/people/The-Great-Australian-Camel-Race/100064859257976/
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/rockhampton/big-read-cq-man-relives-epic-outback-endurance-test-victory/news-story/0b568c431b276856d83ee39d1aff84f9
https://paddymchugh.com/past-projects.html
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394 - The Kidnapping of Shergar
10 mei 2023 · 1 uur 37 min
Thoroughbred racehorse, Shergar, was referred to as "a national hero in Ireland. ... one of the most recognizable sports personalities—horse or human—in Ireland." But then in 1983, in the middle of the night, he was taken. By whom and for what reason? Listen to find out! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:28 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do 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-21316921
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-44383969
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shergar
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/shergar-irish-horse-kidnap
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393 - The Shaggs: The Best or Worst Band of All Time?
3 mei 2023 · 1 uur 47 min
This week’s episode is about one of the most polarising bands of all time, The Shaggs! They've been described as both the best and the worst band of all time and have had many big name fans over the years such as Kurt Cobain and Frank Zappa. Their origin story is one of the least conventional we've come across, tune in to hear the story! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:58 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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.newyorker.com/magazine/1999/09/27/meet-the-shaggs
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-story-of-the-shaggs-the-beatles/
https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2017/02/17/515775669/the-best-or-worst-band-of-all-time-is-back
‘Songs in the Key of Z The Curious Universe of Outsider Music’ by Irwin Chusid
https://theshaggs.bandcamp.com/album/philosophy-of-the-world
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392 - History's Worst Popes
26 april 2023 · 1 uur 39 min
This week Dave takes us on a whistle stop tour through some of history's wildest, weirdest and wackiest Popes, all on the way to talking about a man who was possibly the wildest of them all... Pope Benedict IX, the only person to become Pope on three seperate occasions and the only person to ever SELL the Papacy. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 03:41 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do 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.ranker.com/list/wild-papacy-of-pope-benedict-ix/genevieve-carlton
https://www.thevaticantickets.com/vatican-city-facts/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/papacy
https://www.insider.com/who-was-the-youngest-pope-2017-1
https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=1705
https://manchesterhistorian.com/2015/three-strikes-youre-out-the-scandalous-life-of-pope-benedict-ix/
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391 - Chris McCandless ; 'Into The Wild'
19 april 2023 · 1 uur 29 min
In the early 90's, having just graduated from College, Chris McCandless packed a bag and took off on a roadtrip. He spent the next couple of years travelling, and his story has become something of a modern legend, particuarly in the USA. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:00 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Do 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.timetoast.com/timelines/the-epic-journey-of-chris-mccandless
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_McCandless
https://www.christophermccandless.info/bio.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Emory-University
https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/how-chris-mccandless-died
https://sites.google.com/a/sdst.org/chris-mccandless/timeline
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390 - The Qantas Bomb Heist
12 april 2023 · 1 uur 42 min
On the 26th of May, 1971 Qantas received a phone call, there was a bomb on flight 755 from Sydney to London, if the plane dropped below 20,000 feet it would go off. Tune in to hear the story! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 00:06:11 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Do 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/2019-02-23/qantas-bomb-hoax-1971-the-great-plane-robbery-australia/10807510
https://www.crimetraveller.org/2017/12/qantas-bomb-hoax-australias-greatest-heist/
https://www.theage.com.au/national/from-the-archives-1971-qantas-pays-500-000-ransom-in-mid-air-bomb-hoax-20200522-p54vgz.html
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/the-great-plane-robbery-of-1971/news-story/dcf347e76a448bfbafd1c3a1f36529df
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-13Yg3Fiq8s
https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/selwyn-william-16909
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389 - The Nome Serum Dog Sled Run
5 april 2023 · 2 uur 8 min
In 1925, the town of Nome in rural Alaska found itself facing a potentially catastrophic outbreak of diphtheria. Almost completely cut off from the rest of the world by the harsh Winter, the only way to get medicine in was via a relay of 20 teams of sled dogs. The inspiration for the cartoon film Balto, this is the true story of the Nome Serum Run. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:18 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report)
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Check out our other podcasts:
Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime 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 Thomas
Do 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:
Icebound The Greatest Dog Story Ever Told (Discovery Channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQbJ1PNTZyo&t=10s
https://www.baltostruestory.net/serumrunsynopsisp2.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20101127233139/http://www.litsite.org/index.cfm?section=Digital-Archives&page=Land-Sea-Air&cat=Dog-Mushing&viewpost=2&ContentId=2559
https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/togo/
https://www.maruskiyas.com/nome-alaska
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388 - The Hatton Garden Heist
29 maart 2023 · 1 uur 34 min
It's a heist episode, and it's the best kind of heist - a bunch of old men, out for one last job. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 00:03:56 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Do 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatton_Garden_safe_deposit_burglary
https://www.theweek.co.uk/63246/how-the-real-hatton-garden-robbery-played-out
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/23/one-last-job-inside-story-of-the-hatton-garden-heist
https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/03/biggest-jewel-heist-in-british-history
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/hatton-garden-heist-ringleader-brian-reader-may-only-have-months-to-live-a6917041.html
https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-hatton-garden-criminals
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387 - Colonel Sanders
22 maart 2023 · 2 uur 34 min
We're joined by KFC enthusiast Bec Petraitis to tell us about the wild early life of Colonel Sanders - there's gun fights and so many career changes, it's a wild ride. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:21 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Catch Bec's show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival : https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2023/shows/merry
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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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386 - The Great Brink's Robbery
15 maart 2023 · 1 uur 59 min
On the evening of January 17, 1950, employees of the Brink's Company in Boston, Massachusetts, were surprised by 5-7 masked men. Within minutes, they’d stolen more than $2.7 million in cash, checks and other securities, making it the largest ever robbery in the US at the time and kicking off a massive FBI led manhunt. Tune in to this week's episode to hear the story! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:28 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/
Do 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.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/brinks-robbery
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113268139/a-quarter-century-later-brinks/
https://www.nytimes.com/1976/03/28/archives/specs-okeefe-informant-in-brinks-robbery-dies-biggest-cash-robbery.html
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-americas-biggest-heist-the-great-brinks-robbery-fell-apart
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385 - The World Cup Trophy Heist
8 maart 2023 · 1 uur 48 min
The Jules Rimet Trophy, awarded to the winner of the football World Cup, was stolen prior to the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England... what led to this was a fair bit of incompetence which didn't end with the theft! Joined by James Shakeshaft (Loremen Podcast) we hear this wild tale, enjoy! Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Listen to James on Loremen: http://www.loremenpodcast.com/
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Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas
Do 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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384 - Nicolas Cage
1 maart 2023 · 1 uur 58 min
This week we look at the man, the myth, the legend... Nicolas Cage. We talk about his family, his many movie roles and the time he blew a 150 million dollar fortune. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:06 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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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 Thomas
Do 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.theguardian.com/film/2013/jul/20/nicolas-cage-frozen-ground
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/nicolas-cage-1999-cover-story-832684/
https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-10-wildest-craziest-nicolas-cage-stories-ever-from-being-stalked-by-a-mime-to-shrooming-with-his-cat?ref=scroll
https://nymag.com/arts/articles/09/11/nymag-nicholascage091116.pdf
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1990/08/31/the-wild-and-weird-nicolas-cage/214dd456-5317-4186-9c81-6b1e2c64ccbe/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/530681/9-bizarre-facts-about-nicolas-cage
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383 - The Chippendales Murders
22 februari 2023 · 1 uur 45 min
You may know of the Chippendales Dancers, you may have even been to a Vegas show of theirs. What you might not know is how this male strip show came to be, and the wild antics that went on behind the scenes. Sex, drugs, alcohol, blackmail, arson.... murder. Lees meer
This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:11 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).
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Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat
Prime 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/
Do 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://open.spotify.com/show/3peO5EoD0YeRh7xcFMncDM?si=33df4ed2ab2b408c
https://allthatsinteresting.com/chippendales-murders
https://abc7chicago.com/chippendales-murders-chippendale-2020-abc-news-read-scott/11100167/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chippendales
https://nypost.com/article/dark-history-of-chippendales/
https://www.writersandeditorsofcolor.com/black-history-365-how-one-black-law-student-led-a-law-suit-against-chippendales-ce8a63a2a0e2
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