Finding Drago | Finding Desperado
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 139 ratingsFinding 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 - The Pop Test S2
March 01, 2022 14:30If 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.
Presents — Stop Everything!
September 29, 2021 15:30 - 2 minutes - 2.82 MBIf 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. ...
Presents - Stop Everything!
September 29, 2021 15:30 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBIf 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.
PRESENTS | The Pop Test from Radio National
February 01, 2021 00:44 - 1 minute - 2.57 MBWhat does science + comedy equal? The correct answer is The Pop Test, a new comedy science quiz hosted by Andy Matthews & Alasdair Tremblay Birchall featuring a range of guests including Shaun Micallef, Kate McLennan, Kate McCartney, Nazeem Hussein, Alice Fraser and Dr Norman Swan, out now.
PRESENTS | Pop Chat from the CBC
December 18, 2020 00:44 - 1 minute - 2.57 MBGreetings to all you hot-handed light beings, we want to point your ears to a new podcast from the CBC called Pop Chat that we think you might enjoy.
S2 06 | Forgotten Dreams
December 03, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThis 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?
06 | Forgotten Dreams
December 03, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThis 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?
Finding Desperado 06 | Forgotten Dreams
December 03, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThis 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?
Finding Desperado 05 | Shadows of Blood
November 26, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBAfter 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.
S2 05 | Shadows of Blood
November 26, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBAfter 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.
S2 04 | Dig up the dead
November 19, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBCameron’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**
Finding Desperado 04 | Dig up the dead
November 19, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBCameron’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**
S2 03 | An American miracle
November 12, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBOn 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.
Finding Desperado 03 | An American miracle
November 12, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBOn 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.
S2 02 | Saviour Of The Streetdogs
November 05, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBFalling deeper into the online world of The Amazing Lord Sydney, Alexei and Cameron find themselves overwhelmed by a web of manifestos and false identities.
Finding Desperado 02 | Saviour Of The Streetdogs
November 05, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBFalling deeper into the online world of The Amazing Lord Sydney, Alexei and Cameron find themselves overwhelmed by a web of manifestos and false identities.
Finding Desperado 01 | The World’s Youngest Filmmaker
October 29, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBAlexei 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.
Finding Desperado 01 | The World's Youngest Filmmaker
October 29, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAlexei 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.
S2 01 | The World’s Youngest Filmmaker
October 29, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBAlexei 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.
S2 00 | Welcome To A Brand New Mystery
October 23, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 40.7 MBFinding 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.
Finding Desperado 00 | Welcome To A Brand New Mystery
October 23, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 40.7 MBFinding 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.
INTRODUCING — Finding Desperado
October 23, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 40.7 MBFinding 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.
PRESENTS CrossBread — A new musical comedy
June 22, 2020 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.86 MBDo you remember CrossBread? For a brief time, the Australian hip-hop act lit up the Christian music scene brighter than the star of Bethlehem but burnt out faster than Sodom and Gomorrah. CrossBread is a new comedy series starring Megan Washington, Chris Ryan, John Waters, Kate McLennan, Aaron Chen and Sami Shah with original music from Megan Washington. Out June 8th
PRESENTS | ABC COMEDY Presents Cameron James, a new stand-up special
October 17, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 40.7 MBHello fellow Noy scholars! If you liked Cam on Finding Drago then check out his new stand-up special on the ABC COMEDY Presents podcast. You can hear his stand-up show 'Honestly, Thank You' for free, listen and be cherished.
INTRODUCING | ABC COMEDY Presents Cameron James, a new stand-up special
October 17, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 40.7 MBHello fellow Noy scholars! If you liked Cam on Finding Drago then check out his new stand-up special on the ABC COMEDY Presents podcast. You can hear his stand-up show 'Honestly, Thank You' for free, listen and be cherished.
Finding Drago | Bonus Original Soundtrack
February 21, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 40.7 MBAlexei 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
BONUS | Original Soundtrack
February 21, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 40.7 MBAlexei 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
Finding Drago 07 | Noy Story
January 24, 2019 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThe 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
07 | Noy Story
January 24, 2019 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThe 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 Jam...
S1 07 | Noy Story
January 24, 2019 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThe 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 Jam...
S1 06 | No Easy Way Out
January 17, 2019 19:00 - 46 minutes - 40.7 MBCameron 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
Finding Drago 06 | No Easy Way Out
January 17, 2019 19:00 - 46 minutes - 40.7 MBCameron 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
06 | No Easy Way Out
January 17, 2019 19:00 - 46 minutes - 40.7 MBCameron 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
S1 05 | Swarmer
January 10, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 40.7 MBWhen 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
05 | Swarmer
January 10, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 40.7 MBWhen 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
Finding Drago 05 | Swarmer
January 10, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 40.7 MBWhen 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
Finding Drago 04 | The Experts
January 03, 2019 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBCameron 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 @iamCa...
S1 04 | The Experts
January 03, 2019 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBCameron 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 Instagra...
04 | The Experts
January 03, 2019 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBCameron 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 Instagra...
Finding Drago 03 | How did we get here?
December 20, 2018 19:00 - 34 minutes - 51 MBComedians 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 @ThisisAlexe...
S1 03 | How did we get here?
December 20, 2018 19:00 - 34 minutes - 51 MBComedians 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 ...
03 | How did we get here?
December 20, 2018 19:00 - 34 minutes - 51 MBComedians 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 ...
Finding Drago 02 | The Search Begins
December 13, 2018 19:00 - 33 minutes - 51 MBWho 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
S1 02 | The Search Begins
December 13, 2018 19:00 - 33 minutes - 51 MBWho 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
02 | The Search Begins
December 13, 2018 19:00 - 33 minutes - 51 MBWho 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
Finding Drago 01 | The First Thread
December 06, 2018 19:00 - 38 minutes - 51 MBA 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.
S1 01 | The First Thread
December 06, 2018 19:00 - 38 minutes - 51 MBA 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. ...
01 | The First Thread
December 06, 2018 19:00 - 38 minutes - 51 MBA 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. ...
S1 00 | INTRODUCING — Finding Drago
November 29, 2018 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBThe 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.
00 | INTRODUCING — Finding Drago
November 29, 2018 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBThe 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.