Hatshepsut is now recognised as the most successful woman to rule Egypt as pharaoh! Her story is a bit of a rollercoaster in life and also in death, as historians have changed the way they've seen her over the years. Joining us to hear this epic story are the very funny New Yorkers, Ashley Hamilton and Claire Parker from Celebrity Memoir Book Club!…

Moondyne Joe is Western Australia's most famous Bushranger, but as first time guest Angus Gordon tells us, he is more famous for his jail escapes than his bush ranging! Note: Angus was raw dogging this report and let us know he got a couple of names wrong: the convict he called Simon Levey was actually named Solomon and the Governor of Swan River w…

In Late September, 2008, two Brinks guards were making a routine delivery to the Bank of America, in a small town in Washington. Little did they know, they were about to be victim to one of the most elaborately planned armoured car heists in U.S. history. This is the story of Anthony Curcio, aka DB Tuber. *Special 'Popcorn Eating Noises Edited Out'…

In 1985, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates became the first people to climb the Western Face of Siula Grande, in the Peruvian Andes. On their descent Joe badly broke his leg, and this was just the beginning of their problems... Lizzy Hoo joins us to hear about this incredible survival story! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approxim…

Pokemon! This week we hear about its humble beginnings and its journey to becoming a global icon and the most lucrative franchise in the world! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:34 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Sign up to out international mailing list and tell us where to tou…

Terry Fox is a Canadian household name. In 1980, Terry set off to run the length of Canada, to raise money for cancer research. He ended up inspiring a nation. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:09 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episod…

Michelle Brasier drops in to tell us about the long and storied history of Doctor Who. From William Hartnell to Ncuti Gatwa, we hear how everyone's favourite Time Lord has developed over time. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:14 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show …

We are now releasing four bonus episodes a month on our Patreon, including a brand new Do Go D&D campaign with legendary dungeon master Adam Carnevale. This is the first half of the first episode where we create our characters for the new campaign. If you want to hear the full 90 minute episode as well as new monthly instalments of the campaign (an…

This week we talk about the incredible life of nursing pioneer, social reformer and statistician Florence Nightingale. Prepare to feel like an underachiever! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes…

On the evening of the 20th of March 1927 a murder took place at the New York home of Albert and Ruth Snyder, what followed was an investigation and court case that gripped America! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewa…

For almost two decades, New York City was terrorised by a string of bombings - the work of a culprit known only as the Mad Bomber. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07.55 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Sup…

This week we are joined by our dear friend Suren Jayemanne to tell us about the weird and wonderful history of ice cream. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:31 (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 …

Attila Ambrus led an extraordinary life in Budapest during the 1990s. Part time ice hockey player, full time gentlemen bank robber... he quickly became a folk hero and the most wanted man in the nation. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:32 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support…

On the 22nd of June 1982, forty nine bars of gold were stolen from the Perth Mint which kicked off an investigation with some incredible twists and turns, tune in to hear the story! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:08 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rew…

The Pierre is a luxury hotel located on the Upper East Side, facing Central Park. And in early 1972, it was the target of the largest hotel robbery in history... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:06 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus epis…

One part two of the East Coast West Coast Hip Hop Rivalry, the feud escalates to the point that two of the world's biggest rappers, 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. are both murdered. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:09 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewa…

The deadly East Coast West Coast Hip Hop Rivalry is one of the most notorious feuds in music history. In part one we look at how it all began with the rise of two of the biggest rappers of all time, Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:19 (though as always, we go off on tangen…