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Do Go On

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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History Comedy
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
102 minutes
Episodes
544
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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349 - Cane Toads and Other Terrible Decisions with Animals

349 - Cane Toads and Other Terrible Decisions with Animals

This week we look at the disastrous decision to introduce cane toads to "take care" of cane beetles in Northern Queensland. But they're not the first introduced species to run amuck; possums, lizards…

01:46:56  |   Wed 29 Jun 2022
348 - The 1907 Peking to Paris Motor Race

348 - The 1907 Peking to Paris Motor Race

The week's episode is about the wild story of the Peking (now Beijing) to Paris motor race. Joining us for this epic adventure are Cass Paige and Joel Duscher from Sans Pants Radio, enjoy!


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01:58:27  |   Wed 22 Jun 2022
347 - The Nepalese Royal Family Massacre

347 - The Nepalese Royal Family Massacre

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...


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01:41:15  |   Wed 15 Jun 2022
346 - Ethel Livesey: Australia's Greatest Imposter

346 - Ethel Livesey: Australia's Greatest Imposter

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 Impos…

03:26:08  |   Wed 08 Jun 2022
345 - Dame Julie Andrews

345 - Dame Julie Andrews

The hills are alive with the sound of ... three friends discussing the life and work of the world's honorary grandmother - Dame Julie Andrews.


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01:34:40  |   Wed 01 Jun 2022
344 - Abebe Bikila and the 1960 Rome Olympics

344 - Abebe Bikila and the 1960 Rome Olympics

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.


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01:58:04  |   Wed 25 May 2022
343 - The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands

343 - The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands

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…

01:28:42  |   Wed 18 May 2022
342 - Grace O'Malley ; The Pirate Queen of Ireland

342 - Grace O'Malley ; The Pirate Queen of Ireland

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 fo…

01:31:51  |   Wed 11 May 2022
341 - The Unkillable Solider, Adrian Carton de Wiart

341 - The Unkillable Solider, Adrian Carton de Wiart

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?


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01:10:46  |   Wed 04 May 2022
340 - The Rise and Fall of Concorde

340 - The Rise and Fall of Concorde

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.


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02:21:21  |   Wed 27 Apr 2022
339 - The Island of Dr Moreau (with NICK MASON)

339 - The Island of Dr Moreau (with NICK MASON)

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.


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01:02:40  |   Wed 20 Apr 2022
338 - A Brief History of Aviation (with Midflight Brawl)

338 - A Brief History of Aviation (with Midflight Brawl)

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 …

01:34:00  |   Wed 13 Apr 2022
337 - The History of April Fools Day

337 - The History of April Fools Day

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 …

01:28:53  |   Wed 06 Apr 2022
336 - Shane Warne: The King of Spin

336 - Shane Warne: The King of Spin

This week's episode is about the life of Shane Warne aka the Sheikh of Tweak, aka The Sultan of Spin. RIP King!


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02:25:38  |   Wed 30 Mar 2022
335 - 13 Days as a Beatle (with Cameron James)

335 - 13 Days as a Beatle (with Cameron James)

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!


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01:50:42  |   Wed 23 Mar 2022
334 - Pan Am Flight 73

334 - Pan Am Flight 73

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 mo…

01:22:45  |   Wed 16 Mar 2022
333 - Hedy Lamarr ; Hollywood icon & inventor

333 - Hedy Lamarr ; Hollywood icon & inventor

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.


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01:59:39  |   Wed 09 Mar 2022
332 - The Fast And The Furious (with Michelle Brasier)

332 - The Fast And The Furious (with Michelle Brasier)

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.


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03:22:47  |   Wed 02 Mar 2022
331 - Raoul Wallenberg; The Swedish Schindler

331 - Raoul Wallenberg; The Swedish Schindler

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.


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01:38:38  |   Wed 23 Feb 2022
330 - Fordlandia: Henry Ford's Failed Utopia (with Cass Paige)

330 - Fordlandia: Henry Ford's Failed Utopia (with Cass Paige)

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.…

01:44:43  |   Wed 16 Feb 2022
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