We've done it. 100 episodes of us talking mostly nonsense with poorly written and researched scripts. This week the three of us go through the history of our show, reminiscing and updating any new information that has come through. Take a stroll down memory lane together with us. Thank you from the bottom of our heart for all the support. We love m…

We're back on the high seas this week, although this time it's a lot colder than most stories we've told. We return to the Antarctic with Aaron running John and Sean through the tale of Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance, a story of survival with few rivals. Listen along as we learn the history of this voyage, and the hardships the men on it had t…

We go back to two of our favourite topics (as we do every 2-4 episodes) and hit boats and WWII, this time as part of John's 3 part connected series. Listen as John takes Aaron through the of Operation Postmaster, a daring and risky raid that many in the British Armed Forces thought could trigger Spain joining the Nazi's in WWII. How did this raid l…

Darwin was a vibrant and fun city in the 1970's. At least until Cyclone Tracy blew in on Christmas morning of 1974, carving a path of destruction unlike many we've seen in this country. This week, in an episode written while under the looming spectre of Cyclone Alfred in Brisbane a couple weeks ago, Aaron takes John and Sean through the tale of Aus…

We're hitting two favourites in one again with World Wars and boats that go under the sea. This week John takes us through the history of the humble Submarine, one of the coolest inventions in human history. From 'person breathing through long stick' to the modern day Nuclear Subs, learn along with the boys as they get surprisingly close to German …

It's not a phase! Edgar Allan Poe is a gothic icon, and we're sure you've heard of his work. If not, maybe crack open a book sometime! Or just listen to this episode, which requires no reading whatsoever, and hear the soothing voice of Aaron guiding John and Sean through the life and death of Edgar Allan Poe. It's basically ASMR, really. Find the v…

We're taking a quick break this week to get some important life moments done. We'll be back with a regular episode next fortnight, don't fear!By Aaron Payne and John Savage

You know it, you love it, it's back for it's third year, it's the Medley of Madness! This year Sean turned to his lovely wife for an idea, and she gave the idea of a game show! Aaron and John battle it out across three different topics to see who knows the most! Hint: It's a stitch up. Find the video version on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@Che…

We've fallen on New Years, and that means John has taken the easy shot and nailed it with New Years traditions from around the world. Join us as he takes Aaron and Sean through some of the most common, and some of the weirdest, traditions that New Years Eve (Old Years Day) has to offer. You can also get treated to Aaron's beautiful singing. For tho…

Christmas is a time of cheer, love, and happiness. Except when it isn't. Aaron struggled to find uplifting stories so decided to steer into the skid and run us through some of the worst Christmas' that anyone has ever experienced. If you'd like to feel better about spending Christmas with the in-laws, this is the episode for you! Find the video ver…

Quite often when you get a name like 'Unkillable' it ends poorly for you. But in the case of Adrian Carton de Wiart, it might well have been the most apt nickname there ever was. Join us this week as John takes Aaron through the tale of this absolute hero who defied the odds time and time again to leave a badass story in his wake. Find the video ve…

The police may never have been able to solve this mystery, but we're pretty sure we have. And we take down a big name celebrity and a bunch of potential podcast sponsors in the process. Because we don't care about anything but the truth. Listen in as truth seeker Aaron takes open minded John and Sean through the tale of the disappearance of the Pat…

Have you ever had a plan go so spectacularly wrong that you were still hearing about it centuries later? And even worse, they celebrate it by using the very thing you were trying to use? Join us this week as John takes Aaron and Sean through the tale of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot, on it's 419th anniversary. Find the video version on Youtube!…

It's time for another Spook-Tacular as we hit the spooky season again. For the first time Aaron gets to take us through a haunting tale, literally! This week Aaron takes John and producer Sean through the tale of the Bell Witch, one of North America's most spooky hauntings. Prepare to think every bump in the night is a spooky ghoul! Find the video …

You know the saying 'a kernal of truth'? Well this week we find the little kernals in a bunch of Fairy Tales, as John takes Aaron through the true stories behind some of our favourite Fairy Tales. Shout out to the Brothers Grimm! Find the video version on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@CheekyTalesPod Find us on social media: Linktree: https://li…

Imagine you duck out on a camping trip to go grab something from the car, and when you come back everyone is gone. Now imagine that trip to grab something took 3 years, and the people you were camping with included your whole family. And you have no clues to where they went except for a single word carved into a tree. Welcome to the confusing myste…

Sometimes I have to work really hard to write the titles - not this time. John takes Aaron and Producer Sean through the grisly history of the Guillotine. You certainly don't want to be from the French high society this week. Find the video version on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@CheekyTalesPod Find us on social media: Linktree: https://linktr…

Everyone loves a bargain, and Aldi is about as bargain as it comes. From pantry staples to robot vacuums and snow gear, ALDI has it all. It even has a pretty interesting back story, believe it or not. This week John takes us through the history of the world's most confusing chain of Supermarkets. Find the video version on Youtube! https://www.youtu…

Sometimes long road trips are fun. Sometimes you end up eating your friends. This week it's the latter, as Aaron takes John and Producer Sean through the thoroughly icky tale of the journey of The Donner Party. Find the video version on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@CheekyTalesPod Find us on social media: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cheekytales…

Geez it's been a while since we talked about WWII (it hasn't) and Boats (it also hasn't). So this week Aaron thought it would be a great opportunity to break out both in a medley episode. Too bad Sean wasn't here to bring up yachts the whole time. John will just have to make wild claims about cats to make up for it. Find the video version on Youtub…

We're baaaaaaaack. And John's got a story of a motor race that went horribly, horribly wrong. It's one of the world's most famous races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 1955 though, it was known for all the wrong reasons, and caused the banning of motorsports in some countries to this day. Listen as John takes Aaron through the tale of that tragic day.…

This week it's a no scripter! John is away and so Aaron and Sean couldn't bear the thought of telling a tale. Aaron and Sean chat for a solid hour on topics they see fit, like 'How do you transition to a new career?' and 'Why Film Photography is Back!' and 'Drag Racing - Don't You Dare Say It's Bogan Ya DOG!'. This will be a once off - we'll be bac…

New York, New York, it's a hell of a town! Where the Bridge is up and hopefully not down! This week on Cheeky Tales we're learning about the surprisingly interesting story of the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. It had drama, death, illness, perseverance, fraud, fright, and everything in between. Take a listen to find out how exciting a bridge …

Belle Gunness was a loving mother who was unlucky in love. And business ownership. And home ownership. And in being a mother. And in keeping her partners alive. And apparently lived on a farm full of dead bodies in sacks. Totally inappropriate that John would write an entire script explaining how she was a serial killer. Like there was barely any e…

Sometimes your mortal enemy is a guy that cuts the line at the supermarket. Sometimes it's that kid in school who got the new Xbox when you had the old Playstation. And sometimes you're the smartest man in the world and your nemesis is some guy that forges coins. This week Aaron takes us through the story of Isaac Newton and his nemesis, William Ch…

There's just a few things you should always know the location of. Your children. Your passport. Your pets. And your arsenal of world destroying nuclear weapons. But geez, sometimes they just go missing. This week on Cheeky Tales John takes us through the story of a few times the yanks went looking under the couch cushions for the most destructive w…

Whenever you think of pirate, you probably think of a whole lot of stereotypes. Long, dirty hair. An eye patch. A big tri-point hat, maybe even with a skull and crossbones. Maybe even some really fetching frilly sleeves. A peg leg. A parrot on the shoulder. But I'll bet there is one thing you didn't picture - a woman pirate. This week Aaron will ta…

It's definitely not a competition, but this week we cover another flavour of Aussie Bushranger. John takes Aaron and Sean through the story of Ben Hall, the prankster king, the Robin Hood, the unsung hero of Australian Bushrangers. Have a listen and learn the story of a different kind of outlaw. Now on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@CheekyTalesP…

Some people love Coca-Cola, some love Pepsi. And then there is that one guy who's like, "um, actually Dr Pepper is the best soft drink." This story is for that guy, who in this case, is Sean. Join us this week as Sean takes Aaron and John through the tale of the little soda that could, from humble beginnings in Waco, Texas, to the big city dreams o…

Run, Kick, Tackle, Chip, Chase, Grubber, Try, Court Case? This week Sean gets us ready for the new NRL season by taking Aaron and John through the tale of Super League. How did the Australian Rugby League community get so fractured it split off into two rival leagues? Why is it always Newscorp? What does a random train have to do with it? All these…

We've talked about them so often we figured it was about time we introduced them! This week Aaron and John introduce their partners, Bree and Kirsty, to the podcast as Aaron weaves the tale of how Valentine's got it's name and why it's even about love. Oh, and just what the heck is Cupid? Sorry about the slightly dodgy audio! Now on Youtube! https:…

WW2 had a lot of stories of survival, but none are quite like this. A plane that refused to die, a crew that refused to give up, and a moment of compassion from a foreign fighter pilot. Join us this week as John takes Aaron and producer Sean through the tale of the Ye Olde Pub Incident. Now on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@CheekyTalesPod Find u…

It's hard to imagine the beer and whiskey loving USA giving it up, but that's exactly what they did in the early 1900's. Listen this week as Aaron takes John and Producer Sean through the sordid tale of dry mouths, rum running, organised crime, and good old fashioned hypocrisy. Now on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@CheekyTalesPod Find us on soci…

It's a new year and that means it's time for a Medley of Madness! Sean takes us through another fun filled bag of ideas he thought up throughout the year and throws them at Aaron and John, who have had absolutely NO preparation whatsoever and just know these things off the top of their heads. Now on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@CheekyTalesPod …

It was gift giving day and neither Aaron or Sean knew it. John goes all out and gives Aaron the best gift of all this week by telling him a story he loves - Apollo 13. Listen and watch along as John recounts the tale for us all in this yuletide wonder. Now on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@CheekyTalesPod Find us on social media: Linktree: https:…

Hopefully this is a better intro than the one Aaron managed to do in this episode. Gregor MacGregor is the second in our accidental series of con-men, and this time it's a man that had some genuine usefulness about him. That is, until he threw it all away for sun and booze. Listen this week as Aaron takes John and producer Sean through this tale of…

Everyone loves a good conman - that is until they get conned. They come in all shapes and sizes, and you run into them just about weekly in everyday life. But only one man sold the Eiffel Tower twice. This week John brings Aaron the tale of Victor Lustig. Now on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@CheekyTalesPod Find us on social media: Linktree: htt…

Have you ever felt completely out of your depth? Absolutely not trained for this? A tad annoyed you have to be the one to step up? Well I'm almost sure it didn't come with the same amount of pressure that Moss Hills had to deal with on the Oceanos. Listen this week as Aaron takes John and a reluctant producer Sean through another tales of high seas…

We're back for another SPOOOOOOOKKYYY Halloween episode. Despite protesting all year that he refused to do another holiday episode, John has once again demanded Halloween and runs Aaron and producer Sean through the classic Aussie story of the Yowie. Aaron and Sean definitely don't hit him with heavy sceptiscm, and are supportive through and throug…

It's a persisting mystery to this day. Who took control of the airways in Chicago in 1987? What did they want? And why were they so damn creepy? Join Aaron as he takes John and producer Sean through the signal jacking with the face of a cult tv hero. Find us on social media: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cheekytalespod Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

It was the longest winning streak in the history of sport. For 132 year the New York Yacht Club reigned supreme over The America's Cup, defeating all challengers convincingly. Then along came some plucky Australian's with less shoes than feet. The rest, as they say, is history. History that Sean really hated because he hates Australia winning, I gu…

Have you ever been to a festival and thought, "gee I really wish I could get beamed by a plank of wood and have the chance to slide around in sewerage?". No, me either. Woodstock 99 had all that and more. Join Aaron as he takes John through the wild tale of the festival gone wrong. Find us on social media: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cheekytalespod…

The late 60's and early 70's are famous for many things, some good, some bad. This week, we cover one of the most interesting events of the early 70's - the unsolved highjacking of Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 by a very suave gentlemen by the name of Dan Cooper. John takes us through the details of this enduring mystery. Find us on social m…

Volcano's and Pompeii go together like cookies and cream. If you think of one, you think of the other. How much do you actually know about what happened on that day though? Probably not as much as we do now, so listen along so you too can learn all about Roman graffiti, volcanic rain, and just how quickly a volcano can kill you. Find us on social m…

Sometimes in war it's a long, grinding affair that lasts for years on end with little or no progress made in any reasonable time. Sometimes, the war lasts less than a full hour. This week on Cheeky Tales join John as he takes Aaron through (in almost real time) the story of the worlds shortest war. Find us on social media: Linktree: https://linktr.…

A balloon drifting over the Colorado countryside captivated the world for an afternoon in 2009. But of course, it wasn't just a balloon, there was apparently a little boy hiding inside. The nation watched in fear as the balloon was finally caught, and no boy was found inside. The boy was found safely hidden in the families home, and the family conv…

Do you ever think to yourself, "gee, I hope people remember me when I'm gone"? Well for Elmer McCurdy, he certainly tried to give people something to remember with his crimes in life, but it was his adventures in death that gained him lasting fame. Join the Cheeky Bois this week as John takes us through the life and death of Elmer McCurdy. Find us …

We've been bitten by our tight recording schedule and unfortunately can't get an episode out this week. Please enjoy this clip show, which as we can all agree is the height of quality in all entertainment formats. Find us on social media: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cheekytalespod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheekytalespod Instagram: https:/…

We're finally hitting one of the most popular mysteries of all time. So popular it was in the very first message exchanged between Aaron and John about this podcast. It's the Dyatlov Pass Incident, where a group of hikers set out into the mountains of Russia, never to return. Join us this week as Aaron takes John and producer Sean through the tale.…

This week John takes us into the seedy world of art theft. Listen as he takes Aaron and Sean through three intruiging tales of theft and mystery. This might even be the start of a series! Find us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheekytalespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheekytalespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheek…