323 - The Theft of the Irish Crown Jewels
In 1907, precious jewels were taken from one of the most impregnable, well-defended, and heavily guarded buildings in Ireland. But who took them, and how the bloody hell did they pull it off?Support t...
29 Des 20211h 42min
322 - The Santa Claus Bank Robbery
The truly festive tale of the time a guy named Marshall Ratliff decided to rob a bank whilst dressed as Santa Claus. Things didn't go so well and it sparked the biggest manhunt in the history of Texas...
22 Des 20211h 25min
321 - The Kangaroo Kicker
This is the story of an Australian who went to the US and gained fame as (quote) “the greatest kicker who ever wore a shoe in America”, before mysteriously disappearing. This is the story of Pat O’Dea...
15 Des 20212h 7min
320 - Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad
It's probably a name you recognise, but you'll have to listen to this story to find out why Harriet Tubman has been added to the Do Go On List of Badasses! Support the show and get rewards like bonus ...
8 Des 20211h 53min
319 - Vincent Gigante, The Oddfather
On this episode we track the rise of 'The Five Families' of New York City's Mafia and in particular follow the life of Vincent "The Chin" Gigante. Also nicknamed "The Oddfather," Gigante was a mob bos...
1 Des 20211h 26min
318 - The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Coughing Scandal
This is a story about one of the 21st century's strangest crimes, one that has been dubbed a peculiarly British heist. Tune in to hear the story!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: d...
24 Nov 20213h 30min
317 - Lit For Clit, The History of The Clitoris (with Alasdair Tremblay Birchall)
Following his episode on Keen For Peen, The History of The Penis, our dear friend Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall tells us about the history of the clitoris. This is the second most voted for topic in Bloc...
17 Nov 20212h 17min
316 - The Murder in Room 1046
In January 1935, a man checked in to a hotel in Kansas City. A few days later, he was dead. But his death raised a lot more questions. Who was this man? And who killed him? Support the show and get re...
10 Nov 20211h 49min
