Do Go On

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https://www.thenation.com/article/world/josephine-baker-france-racism/

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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.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 Dec 20, 2023

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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.

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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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)

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425 - The WWI Christmas Truce Dec 13, 2023

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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.

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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https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/anzac-christmas-hampers

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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/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 Dec 06, 2023

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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.

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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https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/william-mcgonagall

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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.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 Nov 29, 2023

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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!

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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forgottennewsmakers.com/2010/11/08/dr-william-minor-1834-1920-insane-doctor-who-contributed-to-the-oxford-english-dictionary

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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:

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 Nov 22, 2023

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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.

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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https://www.vox.com/culture/22358153/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-conspiracy-theories-explained

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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.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 Nov 15, 2023

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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.

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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https://www.utah.com/articles/post/what-is-skinwalker-ranch-and-whats-really-going-on-there

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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.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 Nov 08, 2023

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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.

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419 - Accidental Inventions Nov 01, 2023

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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!

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://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kelloggs-corn-flakes-masturbation/

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 Oct 25, 2023

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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.

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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