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363 - The Deadly Dole Air Race
October 04, 2022

On a foggy Tuesday morning in 1927, 75,000 to 100,000 people stood at Oakland Airport to see off 8 planes on a daring air race from California to Hawaii. But the race was ill fated, before it even began - this is the story of the Deadly Dole Ari Race, the

362 - The Matrix
September 27, 2022

On this week's episode we are joined by Alexei Toliopoulos and Cameron James as we take the red pill and dive deep into the iconic film franchise, the Matrix! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 15:14 (though as alway

361 - The Hollywood Bandit
September 20, 2022

This week we look at Scott Scurlock AKA the 'Hollywood Bandit', a bank robber named after his use of elaborate disguises. Prosthetics, fake chins, moustaches, hats, wigs and glasses... he eluded authorities for years. Recorded live at The Ritz Cinema in S

Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Shearing the Rams
September 19, 2022

Tom Roberts' 'Shearing the Rams'

360 - Alan Turing & The Enigma
September 13, 2022

You may have heard the name, or seen the movie, but this week we learn a bit more about Alan Turing, and cracking the Enigma code. Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea direct

359 - What Happened To The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
September 06, 2022

We've all heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but how many can you name? And what if I told you only one of them is still standing... So what the heck happened to the rest? Dave is back from his holiday to answer that question.Support the sho

Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Vault
September 04, 2022

There are many abstract pieces of steel public art but there are few that have physically gone on a sightseeing tour of their own city. Ron Robertson-Swann's 'Vault' has been part of Melbourne since 1980 and continues to cause conversation. Jess Perkins t

358 - The 1908 New York City to Paris Motor Race
August 30, 2022

After the success of the 1907 Peking to Paris Race (discussed in episode 348) an even more outrageous car race was organised, this is the wild story of the 1908 New York City to Paris Motor Race! We are joined by Sanspants Radio's Cass Paige and Joel Dusc

357 - Princess Diana; The People's Princess
August 23, 2022

This week we are joined by the very funny Dee Fidge, who gives us a comprehensive (read; long) look into the life of the People's Princess, Diana. Or, Diana, as Matt calls her.Follow Dee on Twitter and InstagramSupport the show and get rewards like bonus

Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - The Keith Haring Mural
August 20, 2022

One day back in 1984, American artist Keith Haring went to work painting a mural at a Melbourne school. And decades later, the mural still stands today. Dave Warneke tells the story of Keith Haring's Melbourne mural in this episode of 'Do Go On Presents: