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Hello, we're John and Andrea and this is Stop Doing That, a podcast about the people and things that in one way or another were informed that it's time to stop. Some of these are funny, some of them are tragic, but they're all stories worth telling.

  1. -2 дн.

    #13: Predicting the Rapture

    Unlucky number thirteen, for this episode John leads the show into the weird world of predicting the Rapture, it's history, and the many men who've tried to claim the end of the world. Andrea talks about blimps during the Conversation Corner.   Follow us on Bluesky: @sdtpod.bsky.social   Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, writing, and production.   Sources used: ABC News. (n.d.). Harold Camping admits rapture prediction “a mistake.” https://abcnews.com/blogs/headlines/2012/03/harold-camping-admits-rapture-prediction-a-mistake Admin. (2013, February 1). CGPFKG’s Ronald Weinland to report to prison today - church of god news. Church of God News -. https://www.cogwriter.com/news/cog-news/cgpfkgs-ronald-weinland-to-report-to-prison-today/ Dan_nehs. (2026, April 13). William Miller convinced thousands of Millerites the end was near. New England Historical Society. https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/william-miller-convinced-thousands-millerites-world-end/ Doomsday Prophet guilty of tax evasion. HuffPost. (2017, December 7). https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronald-weinland-tax-evasion_n_1616666 The end is near.. for Doomsday Evangelist’s Family Radio Ministry. HuffPost. (2013, May 14). https://www.huffpost.com/entry/end-may-be-coming-for-har_n_3274262 Harold Camping Retires: Failed Rapture prophet forced to step down (video). The Christian Post. (2011, October 25). https://www.christianpost.com/news/harold-camping-retires-failed-rapture-prophet-forced-to-step-down-video.html He spent $300,000 to promote an apocalypse theory. 10 years later, he still has ‘no regrets.’ Client challenge. (n.d.). https://www.sfchronicle.com/local/article/He-dropped-300-000-to-promote-Harold-Camping-s-16192575.php Now, M. C. (2019, October 19). Thousands experience “great disappointment.” Daytona Beach News-Journal Online. https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2019/10/19/religion-bulletin-thousands-experience-great-disappointment/2494227007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z117980e117980v000061&gca-ft=232&gca-ds=sophi Paulas, R. (2024, July 29). What happened to Doomsday prophet harold camping after the world didn’t end? VICE. https://www.vice.com/en/article/life-after-doomsday-456/ YouTube. (n.d.-a). America’s Extreme Cults: The End of the World That Never Happened | USA Cult Documentary. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auwSmjuxNaI YouTube. (n.d.-b). The Weird World of Rapture Predictions - How One Guy Caused Rapturetok. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2iyKl9564U YouTube. (n.d.-c). We Will Forget (2012, Short Documentary). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuHpOcF9QN4

  2. 27 авг.

    #12: American Q-ships of World War II

    In this episode, Andrea reveals the depths of her maritime madness as the duo discuss one of the most pointless plans from the Second World War. Oh, and L. Ron. Hubbard shows up.   You can follow us on Bluesky: @sdtpod.bsky.social   Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, writing, and production.   Sources Used: Atik (AK-101). (n.d.-a). https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/a/atik.html Contributors, C. (2023, March 27). On the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the USS Atik, remembering a local man lost. Gettysburg Connection. https://gettysburgconnection.org/on-the-81st-anniversary-of-the-sinking-of-the-uss-atik-remembering-a-local-man-lost/ Q-ships during World War II. (n.d.-b). https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/q/q-ships-during-world-war-ii.html

  3. 22 авг.

    #11: Ayrton Senna Part 2

    In this second half, John details the end of Ayrton Senna's career and then his personal feelings about labeling him as one of the best racers in Formula 1. Andrea makes movie references for all that it helps.   Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, writing, and production.   Sources Used: Alain Prost on Ayrton Senna: “Between us, we can screw all the others!” (n.d.-a). https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a1894821/alain-prost-ayrton-senna-between-us-we-can-screw-all-others/ Alain Prost on Senna: Ayrton Senna da Silva - Legacy Matters. Ayrton Senna da Silva Legacy Matters. (2017, May 1). https://www.ayrton-senna-dasilva.com/alain-on-senna/ Alain Prost’s reaction to Netflix Senna series: “Complete b******t.” (n.d.-b). https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alain-prosts-strong-reaction-to-netflix-senna-series-complete-b******t/10701647/ The misguided mythology of Ayrton Senna. (n.d.-c). https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a35349952/the-misguided-mythology-of-ayrton-senna/ Network, A. T. to L. (2016, October 8). A tribute to life network. Ayrton Senna A Tribute to Life. https://www.ayrton-senna.net/ayrton-prof-and-me/ When Senna signed a race-by-race deal for $1m per race. (n.d.-d). https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/when-senna-signed-a-race-by-race-deal-for-1m-per-race-5477619/5477619/ YouTube. (n.d.-a). Ayrton Senna | Top Gear Tribute. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U_K76vPGYo YouTube. (n.d.-b). Ayrton Senna’s “Lap of the Gods” | 1993 European Grand Prix. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pktF3wJKfxo YouTube. (n.d.-c). Ayrton Senna’s INCREDIBLE rise to Formula 1. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3UPXysk2o0

  4. 20 авг.

    #11: Ayrton Senna Part 1

    John leads the show in talking about a Formula 1 racing legend. John really shows his passion for the sport and its history while Andrea proceeds to confuse two identical looking YouTubers for each other.   Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, writing, and production.   Sources Used: Alain Prost on Ayrton Senna: “Between us, we can screw all the others!” (n.d.-a). https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a1894821/alain-prost-ayrton-senna-between-us-we-can-screw-all-others/ Alain Prost on Senna: Ayrton Senna da Silva - Legacy Matters. Ayrton Senna da Silva Legacy Matters. (2017, May 1). https://www.ayrton-senna-dasilva.com/alain-on-senna/ Alain Prost’s reaction to Netflix Senna series: “Complete b******t.” (n.d.-b). https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alain-prosts-strong-reaction-to-netflix-senna-series-complete-b******t/10701647/ The misguided mythology of Ayrton Senna. (n.d.-c). https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a35349952/the-misguided-mythology-of-ayrton-senna/ Network, A. T. to L. (2016, October 8). A tribute to life network. Ayrton Senna A Tribute to Life. https://www.ayrton-senna.net/ayrton-prof-and-me/ When Senna signed a race-by-race deal for $1m per race. (n.d.-d). https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/when-senna-signed-a-race-by-race-deal-for-1m-per-race-5477619/5477619/ YouTube. (n.d.-a). Ayrton Senna | Top Gear Tribute. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U_K76vPGYo YouTube. (n.d.-b). Ayrton Senna’s “Lap of the Gods” | 1993 European Grand Prix. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pktF3wJKfxo YouTube. (n.d.-c). Ayrton Senna’s INCREDIBLE rise to Formula 1. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3UPXysk2o0

  5. 15 авг.

    #10: The Dangerous Sports Club Part 2

    Ten episodes! In the second half Andrea details the decline and tragic end to the Dangerous Sports Club's adventurous ways. It's all fun and games, until it isn't.   Find us on Bluesky: @sdtpod.bsky.social   Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, writing, and production.   Sources Used: Lyster, M. (1997). The strange adventures of the dangerous sports club. Do-Not Press ; U.S. Distributor, Dufour Editions. BBC. (2000, May 30). UK | chucked girlfriend breaks pelvis. BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/769891.stm Ben Branch( Senior Editor )Articles that Ben Branch has written have been covered on CNN. (2022, April 21). Full documentary: Edward’s flying boat – the white elephant. Silodrome. https://silodrome.com/edwards-flying-boat-sunderland-documentary/ Guardian News and Media. (2005a, October 31). Inquest told of student catapult death. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/education/2005/oct/31/highereducation.uk4 Guardian News and Media. (2005b, November 1). Student hurled to his death in medieval siege catapult stunt. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/nov/01/highereducation.students Incredible story of the world’s last Flying Sunderland. (n.d.). https://www.key.aero/article/incredible-story-worlds-last-flying-sunderland YouTube. (n.d.-a). Dangerous Sports Club - human trebuchet - official video. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqzunKZr3Eg YouTube. (n.d.-b). The Dangerous sports club part 1 of 2. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D-6cmc17Wk YouTube. (n.d.-c). The dangerous sports club Part 2 of 2. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1fvGC2Qn2w Zorbing. (2023, February 21). Zorbing, the real story (history and origins) - zorbing time. ZORBING. https://www.zorbingtime.com/zorbing-history-and-origins/

  6. 13 авг.

    #10: The Dangerous Sports Club Part 1

    Ten episodes! This one is a treat as Andrea recounts the story of the Dangerous Sports Club across two parts. From their humble beginnings to the invention of bungee this episode touches on some less well known history.   Find us on Bluesky: @sdtpod.bsky.social   Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, writing, and production.   Sources Used: Lyster, M. (1997). The strange adventures of the dangerous sports club. Do-Not Press ; U.S. Distributor, Dufour Editions. BBC. (2000, May 30). UK | chucked girlfriend breaks pelvis. BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/769891.stm Ben Branch( Senior Editor )Articles that Ben Branch has written have been covered on CNN. (2022, April 21). Full documentary: Edward’s flying boat – the white elephant. Silodrome. https://silodrome.com/edwards-flying-boat-sunderland-documentary/ Guardian News and Media. (2005a, October 31). Inquest told of student catapult death. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/education/2005/oct/31/highereducation.uk4 Guardian News and Media. (2005b, November 1). Student hurled to his death in medieval siege catapult stunt. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/nov/01/highereducation.students Incredible story of the world’s last Flying Sunderland. (n.d.). https://www.key.aero/article/incredible-story-worlds-last-flying-sunderland YouTube. (n.d.-a). Dangerous Sports Club - human trebuchet - official video. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqzunKZr3Eg YouTube. (n.d.-b). The Dangerous sports club part 1 of 2. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D-6cmc17Wk YouTube. (n.d.-c). The dangerous sports club Part 2 of 2. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1fvGC2Qn2w Zorbing. (2023, February 21). Zorbing, the real story (history and origins) - zorbing time. ZORBING. https://www.zorbingtime.com/zorbing-history-and-origins/

  7. 6 авг.

    #9: The McDonnell Douglas DC-10

    On this episode John and Andrea indulge in their shared love of aviation as John recounts the many tragic failures of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. During the Conversation Corner they cover some topics related to past episodes, like football and the fire at a massive warehouse.   Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, recording, or editing of episodes.   Sources used: Wikimedia Foundation. (2026a, July 25). McDonnell Douglas MD-11. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_MD-11 Wikimedia Foundation. (2026b, July 29). UPS Airlines Flight 2976. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UPS_Airlines_Flight_2976 YouTube. (n.d.-a). Swissair 111’s Last Minutes | Mayday Air Disaster. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z42Cu6oq9qQ YouTube. (n.d.-b). The Engine Explosion That Changed Aviation Forever | Mayday: Air Disaster. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw4uhb8dFs4 YouTube. (n.d.-c). The Mount Erebus Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJOdkRfIrc0 YouTube. (n.d.-d). This Plane Could Even Land Itself: Why Did The L-1011 Fail?. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkFYD7R_Xig YouTube. (n.d.-e). The Day the Sky Fell - The Tragic Story of American Airlines Flight 191 | Mayday: Air Disaster. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qKVaq0rrkU YouTube. (n.d.-f). The DC-10 Outsmarted Boeing - Then Something Changed. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPc7WbrPpVk

  8. 30 июл.

    #8: Robin des Ruelles

    On this episode, Andrea takes the show to Canada to discuss those who are taking direct action against corporate greed. Along the way she details Canada's history with such actions and makes a butchery of statistics.   Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, recording, or editing of episodes.   Sources used: Activists claim responsibility for Robin Hood-inspired grocery robbery in Montreal. (n.d.-a). https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/activists-claims-responsibility-for-robin-hood-inspired-grocery-robbery-in-montreal/ Alberta grocery prices have nearly doubled since 2002. About half that increase happened in 2020s | CBC News. (n.d.-b). https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-grocery-prices-inflation-9.7078720 Average retail food and energy prices, U.S. city average and West Region : Mid–atlantic information office : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.-c). https://www.bls.gov/regions/mid-atlantic/data/averageretailfoodandenergyprices_usandwest_table.htm 'f**k the profits’: Robin Hood-clad thieves loot store, share food to protest high prices in Canada | World News - News18. (n.d.-d). https://www.news18.com/world/robins-des-ruelles-uncover-food-price-protest-with-montreal-store-raid-ws-l-9882785.html Food Price Data Hub. (n.d.-e). https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/topics-start/food-price Plateau grocery store robbed by Santa Claus Impersonators, masked elves. (n.d.-f). https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/plateau-grocery-store-robbed-by-santa-claus-impersonators-masked-elves Vol de nourriture à Montréal ou quand des militants ont dérobé tout le buffet du reine elizabeth | 24 heures. (n.d.-g). https://www.24heures.ca/2025/12/19/vol-de-nourriture-a-montreal-ou-quand-des-militants-ont-derobe-tout-le-buffet-du-reine-elizabeth

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Hello, we're John and Andrea and this is Stop Doing That, a podcast about the people and things that in one way or another were informed that it's time to stop. Some of these are funny, some of them are tragic, but they're all stories worth telling.

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