Australian Comedy Meets Trivia Night
Do Go On (January 2016) turned Melbourne comedians’ trivia reports into beloved podcast format. Each episode features one host researching a topic (historical events, pop culture phenomena, bizarre stories) while the other two react with jokes and questions. The show’s conversational style—Australian humor, tangential banter, supportive friendship—created hangout podcast appealing internationally.
Topics ranged from Ned Kelly to Dyatlov Pass Incident to Eurovision history, with hosts Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins, and Matt Stewart maintaining chemistry across 400+ episodes. The show’s Patreon ($20,000+ monthly) sustained independent production, proving Australian comedy podcasting could compete globally. Live shows across Australia and international tours demonstrated devoted fanbase.
Do Go On represented podcasting’s international expansion beyond America/UK. The show’s success (without American networks or Spotify deals) proved that quality, consistency, and genuine friendship could build sustainable careers. Australian podcasting’s growth (2015-2020) owed debt to Do Go On’s template: local humor, educational content, community building through Patreon rather than advertising.
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