Do Go On
Do Go On

Do Go On

Do Go On Media

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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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Recent Episodes

473 - Genghis Khan
NOV 13, 2024
473 - Genghis Khan

On the third most voted for topic of Block 2024, we talk about one of the most successful and fearsome leaders in human history, the founder of the Mongol Empire; Genghis Khan.


This is a comedy/history podcast, the report about the murders begins at approximately 08:57 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


*Content warning for sexual assault, at approximately: 1:48:34


For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

 

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:

https://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-wrath-of-the-khans-series/

https://www.worldhistory.org/Genghis_Khan/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Genghis-Khan/Legacy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan#Legacy_and_historical_assessment

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_Empire

https://www.history.com/topics/asian-history/genghis-khan

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/01/08/the-frustrating-hunt-for-genghis-kahns-long-lost-tomb-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier/

https://www.iflscience.com/fact-check-are-one-in-200-people-descended-from-genghis-khan-65357

https://historyofyesterday.com/subutai-the-general-who-conquered-the-most-territory-in-history/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_invasions_and_conquests#Death_toll




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166 MIN
472 - Prohibition in the USA (with Nick Mason)
NOV 6, 2024
472 - Prohibition in the USA (with Nick Mason)

In 1920 the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution banned the sale and manufacture of alcohol - it didn't go well! Joined by the Weekly Planet's Nick Mason, this was the 4th most voted for topic of Block 2024!


This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 12:08 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod


Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon 


Other important links:/linktr.ee/dogoonpod

 

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:

Prohibition: A Concise History by WJ Rorabaugh

history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/prohibition

cato.org/policy-analysis/alcohol-prohibition-was-failure

diffordsguide.com/en-au/encyclopedia/536/bws/prohibition

britannica.com/topic/Eighteenth-Amendment

prohibition.themobmuseum.org/the-history/how-prohibition-changed-american-culture/jazz-and-jukeboxes/

britannica.com/topic/moonshine

grunge.com/924152/heres-what-it-was-like-going-to-a-speakeasy-during-prohibition/

history.com/news/how-prohibition-gave-birth-to-nascar

smithsonianmag.com/history/during-prohibition-your-doctor-could-write-you-prescription-booze-180947940/



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211 MIN
471 - The Illuminati
OCT 30, 2024
471 - The Illuminati

Okay, it's time to find out the TRUTH about the Illuminati ... (confirmed?)


This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 2:38 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod


Support 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: @DoGoOnPod

Instagram: @DoGoOnPod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/

Email us: [email protected]

 

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:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/nov/22/what-is-illuminati-google-autocomplete

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20171127-the-birthplace-of-the-illuminati 

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170809-the-accidental-invention-of-the-illuminati-conspiracy

https://bitterwinter.org/illuminati-and-political-controversy-from-jefferson-to-trump/?_gl=1*rqkp87*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwx4O4BhAnEiwA42SbVGWg-vlLPOaxu00ZJdDkUsqRnSQmMp900WUb0I65aoCNqQeipAAKZRoCIH4QAvD_BwE



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111 MIN
470 - The Great Library of Alexandria
OCT 23, 2024
470 - The Great Library of Alexandria

The Ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria was regarded as the capital of knowledge and learning, all because of the city's great library that held documents from across the world. But what happened to it and where would we be if all of its knowledge hadn't been lost? To answer these questions and more we're joined by our dear friend Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall. This is the 6th most voted for topic of Block 2024!


This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 15:51 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod


Support 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: @DoGoOnPod

Instagram: @DoGoOnPod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/

Email us: [email protected]

 

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.  





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111 MIN
469 - Alexander The Great
OCT 16, 2024
469 - Alexander The Great

Alexander The Great was crowned king of Macedon at twenty and went off to conquer the world... and he just kept going! One of the most epic stories from the ancient world, this is the seventh most voted for topic of Block 2024.


This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:25 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).


Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod


Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ 


For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod

 

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/


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.worldhistory.org/Alexander_the_Great/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diogenes

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Philip-II-king-of-Macedonia/Legacy

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-greece/alexander-the-great

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexander-the-Great

https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/anc-philip-ii-reading/?srsltid=AfmBOopXirlb02Bb7JRoty3vmAZfeT7BlKhkKHNvzqfa_DVFyb3l9ieK

https://www.thecollector.com/philip-ii-of-macedon/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Philip-II-king-of-Macedonia/Legacy

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-greece/alexander-the-great

https://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-71-mania-for-subjugation/






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169 MIN