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Finding Drago | Finding Desperado

English, Comedy, 2 seasons, 36 episodes, 17 hours, 55 minutes
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Finding Desperado is a brand new investigative mystery podcast, hosted by comedians Alexei Toliopoulos and Cameron James - the team behind the most talked about podcast of 2019, Finding Drago. Australia's premier (and only) pop culture detectives, Alexei and Cameron have uncovered a bizarre Guinness World Record from 2005. A record held by an elusive European aristocrat. A record that they believe to be fake.
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PRESENTS - Did Titanic sink?

The tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic is among the most well known man-made disasters of all time. But what if everything you know about this infamous event was based upon a lie? In this fun new series from Radio New Zealand, comedian and podcaster, Tim Batt and Carlo Ritchie, comedian and amateur historian, consider a controversial question; Did the Titanic sink?
8/30/20222 minutes, 37 seconds
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Presents - The Pop Test S2

If you are feeling a bit less overwhelmed, then there's another comedy podcast that you might like. Who invented dinosaurs? What is sensible heat? What can a flying boy teach you about electricity? A team of comedians and scientists return to ponder these big questions on The Pop Test, Radio National's comedy science quiz. Guests include Shaun Micallef, Cal Wilson, Sammy J, Dr Alan Duffy, Kirsty Webeck, Greg Larsen and Sami Shah.
3/1/20220
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Presents - Stop Everything!

If you enjoyed Cam and Alexei’s wild search for the elusive Lord Sydney Ling across the internet and the world, then you might also want to check out the ABC’s Stop Everything podcast. Hosted by Beverley Wang and Benjamin Law, Stop Everything! is your one-stop-shop for all the latest in film, tv, music and internet culture. Join Benjamin and Beverley as they take you through the good, the bad and the viral, and why it matters.
9/29/20212 minutes, 3 seconds
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Finding Desperado 06 | Forgotten Dreams

This is it. Our journey from the pages of the Guinness World Records, to the dark depths of 1990s era chatrooms, to the streets of Amsterdam is coming to an end. Have we finally found our elusive and mysterious desperado?
12/3/202043 minutes, 34 seconds
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Finding Desperado 05 | Shadows of Blood

After months of searching for the mythical film ‘Lex The Wonderdog’, Alexei and Cameron finally have a break with the discovery of a long lost VHS horror film.
11/26/202029 minutes, 43 seconds
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Finding Desperado 04 | Dig up the dead

Cameron’s online sting has paid off, leading to the first real encounter with someone who has met our desperado, and into the graveyard of Lord Sydney’s showbiz career. **Warning: this podcast contains some strong language**
11/19/202036 minutes, 14 seconds
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Finding Desperado 03 | An American miracle

On a detour through the mystical land of bohemian Ibiza, Alexei uncovers a woman who may be linked to both The Lord and to an iconic American Goddess.
11/12/202036 minutes, 27 seconds
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Finding Desperado 03 | An American miracle

On a detour through the mystical land of bohemian Ibiza, Alexei uncovers a woman who may be linked to both The Lord and to an iconic American Goddess.
11/12/202036 minutes, 27 seconds
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Finding Desperado 02 | Saviour Of The Streetdogs

Falling deeper into the online world of The Amazing Lord Sydney, Alexei and Cameron find themselves overwhelmed by a web of manifestos and false identities.
11/5/202036 minutes, 15 seconds
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Finding Desperado 01 | The World's Youngest Filmmaker

Alexei and Cameron have uncovered an old Guinness World Record from a man claiming to be the world’s youngest filmmaker. A record that they begin to suspect is fake.
10/29/202036 minutes, 30 seconds
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Finding Desperado 00 | Welcome To A Brand New Mystery

Finding Desperado is a brand new investigative mystery podcast, hosted by comedians Alexei Toliopoulos and Cameron James — the team behind the most talked about podcast of 2019, Finding Drago. Australia’s premier (and only) pop culture detectives, Alexei and Cameron have uncovered a bizarre Guinness World Record from 2005. A record held by an elusive European aristocrat. A record that they believe to be fake.
10/23/20202 minutes, 24 seconds
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Finding Drago | Bonus Original Soundtrack

Alexei Toliopoulos & Cameron James have been blown away by all the feedback for the series. To say thanks they've decided to release the music from the series created by the very talented Lucca Barone-Peters, as well as a newly discovered gem from the Noy Estate! You can find Alexei and Cam on Instagram or Twitter, go to @ThisisAlexei or @iamCameronJames
2/21/201925 minutes, 52 seconds
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Finding Drago 07 | Noy Story

The final bell rings. Alexei Toliopoulos & Cameron James are back in the ring with David, fighting for a confession in their struggle to uncover the truth of Todd Noy. Will they be triumphant like Rocky in Rocky IV? Or will they be defeated like Rocky in Rocky? If you want to keep up with Alexei & Cameron you can find them on Instagram or Twitter go to @ThisisAlexei or @iamCameronJames, or on their Comedy/Movie Podcast Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
1/24/201943 minutes
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Finding Drago 06 | No Easy Way Out

Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos go full detective when all the evidence leads to one man. They confront their primary suspect in their investigation into Todd Noy, the mysterious author behind Drago: On Mountains We Stand and Swarmer.   Can they break him? And is he working alone? If you know anything about Todd Noy or Drago, or want to reach out on Instagram or Twitter go to @ThisisAlexei or @iamCameronJames
1/17/201946 minutes, 49 seconds
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Finding Drago 05 | Swarmer

When the book 'Swarmer', an autobiographical epic poem by Todd Noy, arrives by mail, Alexei and Cameron begin to question everything they ever suspected in their investigation. A familiar name re-emerges but not the one you would expect. If you know anything about Todd Noy or Drago, or want to reach out on Instagram or Twitter go to @ThisisAlexei or @iamCameronJames
1/10/201927 minutes, 23 seconds
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Finding Drago 04 | The Experts

Cameron James and Alexei Toliopoulos finally have a breakthrough in their investigation when Alexei speaks with David, the expert on all things Todd Noy. He’s immediately in over his head so he calls in help from award-winning documentarian Anna Broinowski to understand the how/what/why behind the depth of knowledge that David has to offer on the curious literature of Noy. If you know anything about Todd Noy or Drago, or want to reach out on Instagram or Twitter go to @ThisisAlexei or @iamCameronJames.
1/3/201943 minutes, 49 seconds
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Finding Drago 03 | How did we get here?

Comedians Alexei Toliopoulos and Cameron James aren't having much luck finding Todd Noy. Alexei gets into trouble with the ABC, Cam thinks he's made a breakthrough and they both learn how to use a phone book. Just when all hope is lost, things start to take a turn for the strange... Our very amateur sleuths are taking a break over Christmas, the next episode is released on Jan 4th. If you know anything about Todd Noy or Drago, or want to reach out on Instagram or Twitter go to @ThisisAlexei or @iamCameronJames
12/20/201834 minutes, 53 seconds
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Finding Drago 02 | The Search Begins

Who the frickin’ hell is Todd Noy? Comedians Alexei Toliopoulos and Cameron James are on the trail of the elusive author. The amateur sleuths bring in experts on fan-fiction and sports journalism as they tumble down a rabbit hole searching for answers. If you know anything about Todd Noy or Drago, or want to reach on Instagram or Twitter at @ThisisAlexei or @iamCameronJames
12/13/201833 minutes
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Finding Drago 01 | The First Thread

A cryptic line on Rocky IV’s Wikipedia page mentions a “final masterpiece” from Todd Noy about Ivan Drago, the movie’s bad guy. Comedian Alexei Toliopoulos asks why the hell would anyone write an entire novel about the bad guy from Rocky IV? His best friend and fellow comedian Cameron James asks why the hell does Alexei care? If you know anything about Todd Noy or Drago, reach out on Twitter & Instagram @ThisisAlexei or @iamCameronJames.
12/6/201838 minutes, 59 seconds
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Finding Drago 00 | INTRODUCING

The discovery of a bizarre book about the ROCKY film franchise is the first thread of a mystery about Ivan Drago, the underground world of fan fiction and fake identities. Episode 1 drops December 7.
11/29/20182 minutes, 23 seconds