This week I have a truly “eye opening” episode for you. We're revisiting an oldie but a goody! Together, we’re peaking into the strange and extraordinary world of… The Glory Hole. Due to the nature of the topic, this one is not for the little ones - maybe save this episode for when you're alone or grab some headphones. Enjoy! Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode or just to say G'day <3 INSTAGRAM : @thestickybeakpodcast TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast FACEBOOK : https://w...
Dec 03, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 46
This week on The StickyBeak , we sit down with CC, a triple threat in human care. From her work as a mortician to her role as a nurse and her experience as a sex worker, CC’s life is a fascinating blend of compassion, resilience and connection. We explore the unexpected ways these professions intersect, from the unique bonds formed in brothels to the emotional rollercoaster of nursing and the deeply personal task of preparing someone for their final farewell. This episode delves into some heavy ...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Today's episode is a special listener request from Ryan in New South Wales. We're delving into the origins of the Frisbee - and it is SO fascinating! I hope you enjoy it :) Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode or just to say G'day <3 INSTAGRAM : @thestickybeakpodcast TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon EMAIL: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 19, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 44
This week on The StickyBeak I'm speaking with the one and only, Arron Jones, AKA The Rockstar Magician. We cover everything from why Arron became a magician to how the magic industry works, as well as some pretty wild stories - on that note if there are kids around, I'd recommend wearing headphones or saving this episode for a bit later. This is truly a magical conversation, you're going to love it. A HUGE thank you to Arron Jones for coming on the pod (twice). Follow him on socials here : INSTA...
Nov 12, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Today we're looking back at one of my favourite episodes of The StickyBeak, a conversation with a lovely bloke named Rod. He enjoys photography and is engaged to a wonderful lady who is currently living overseas - and he lives with sex dolls. I’m sure you may have already guessed, today’s topic is a little risqué, so if there are little ears about maybe save this for a bit later or chuck on the headphones. Thanks for sharing your story Rod! Lifeline (Australia) 24 hour support service: call 13 1...
Nov 05, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 42
This week's episode is an extra special one - and that's a HUGE thing for me to say. It's a conversation I had with Madame X, a self-identifying vampire and so much more. I learnt so much from this chat. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Thank you so much to Madame X for taking the time. You can keep up to date with all her news here: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/madamex.dreaming WEBSITES: Iron Garden www.irongarden.org House of Dreaming https://houseofthedreaming.net/ Blood and Lust ht...
Oct 29, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In this episode of The StickyBeak , we’re cranking up the vibes and uncovering the unexpected origins of the vibrator. You’ve heard the myths, but the real story might just surprise you. Join me, Monika O'Hanlon for a cheeky, eye-opening exploration of how this device became a symbol of empowerment and pleasure. Trust me—you won’t want to miss this one! Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode or just to say G'day <3 INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thestickybeakpodca...
Oct 22, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 40
My guest today is Tracey Rhodes, she’s a clairvoyant based on the Sunshine Coast. This is a conversation from about 4 years ago, I met her at the Eumundi Markets. At the time, this was during “deep” covid, I was doing a series about death and dying. I’d speak with people from different movements and religions about what they believed happened when you die. Anyway I got chatting with Tracey and she had this beautiful way of looking at it. It is a bit of a chaotic conversation, it’s such a huge to...
Oct 15, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 39
I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of movies, TV shows or ads featuring animals – whether it’s a show based on one, like Babe or even if they’re just in the background – like a dog on the street. Did you know there needs to be at least one animal trainer present on set? My guest today is Jet Shaw, and she does exactly that. She’s also an internationally acclaimed animal behaviourist and educator. She’s worked on some of the biggest movies, like Avatar, and has a career spanning over 3 decades. I'm very...
Oct 08, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Today we’re taking a journey into the world of fashion. A world where a simple piece of clothing can become an icon, a symbol of style, and even a statement of empowerment. In this episode, we’re diving into the history of a garment that has transcended time, culture, and social status: The Little Black Dress (LBD). Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode or just to say G'day <3 INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thestickybeakpodcast?igsh=aG9nMmtvMm00bGx6&utm_sourc...
Oct 01, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Today we’re turning the clock back to the Industrial Revolution, a time when the world was changing at a breakneck pace, and with it, the way people lived and worked. In this episode, we’re exploring the curious yet almost forgotten profession of... the knocker-upper—a job that was essential in waking up an entire nation, long before the invention of alarm clocks. Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode or just to say G'day <3 INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thestic...
Sep 24, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Thank you so much for joining me for The StickyBeak. The series where we chat with some of the most extraordinary humans on the planet, and explore fascinating topics! Today I am SO excited to share with you this interview with an absolute Goddess! Her name is Sherry Lever – AKA Mistress Sofia – and she is the UK’s Oldest Dominatrix. This was such a wonderful conversation, Sherry was so warm and generous with her time and what she shared. I absolutely loved this chat, and I hope you do too. Sher...
Sep 17, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Mermaids have captivated human imagination for millennia. These mysterious beings, half-human and half-fish, have appeared in the myths and legends of cultures around the world, from the ancient seas of Mesopotamia to the icy waters of the North Atlantic. But where did these stories come from? What inspired our ancestors to create such enchanting and sometimes terrifying beings? Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode or just to say G'day <3 INSTAGRAM : https://www.instag...
Sep 10, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 34
This week we're looking back at the grim origins of one of history’s most infamous instruments: the guillotine. Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode or just to say G'day <3 INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thestickybeakpodcast?igsh=aG9nMmtvMm00bGx6&utm_source=qr FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon EMAIL: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 03, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 33
You might recognise his name, Oberon Zell. I’ve had him on the pod before, he’s incredibly interesting. He identities as many things, including as an artist, author and a teacher. He’s also a wizard and is the headmaster of The School of Wizardry. On top of all of this he’s also the Founder and First Primate of the Church of worlds… Aaand he’s polyamorous. In fact his life-mate, Morning Glory actually coined the term Polyamory! Genuinely this is one of my favourite conversations. Our chat was re...
Aug 27, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 32
I’ve got a bit of an interesting one for you today. I’m speaking with Adam from Grave Line tours in LA. We do go into lots of detail in the ep but basically it’s a murder tour. And it’s one of those things which I feel a bit weird about… But a the same time, I consume true crime content. So it’s a bit of a funny one, and we do speak about the ethics of running this sort of business, but I’ll tell you what – Adam really knows his stuff, and these tours are more than just gory moments – it’s the h...
Aug 20, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Thank you so much for popping by for episode 30 of the series! To celebrate I’ve got a bit of a risqué one for you today – so if there are little ears hanging about you might want to save this one for a little later or pop on some headphones. So a couple of weeks ago I shared an episode about the furry fandom (if you haven’t listened to that one, it’s definitely worth checking out), but in today's chat we dig a little deeper… I speak with Rune who is a Scaly – they’re also part of the furry comm...
Aug 13, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In the spirit of the 2024 Olympic Games we’re revisiting a wonderful conversation I had a few years ago for my Living with Mon series. It's a chat with the legendary Luke Reynolds, a professional strongman – this guys is an absolute beast! We caught up at a weird time, it was deep covid, so A LOT has happened since then. I love this conversation and I hope you do too. A massive thank you to Luke for taking the time to have a chinwag. You can find him on Instagram here : @Luke_bluemountain_reynol...
Aug 06, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Today's episode was requested by the wonderful Emma from Melbourne. She wanted a deep dive into the Bermuda Triangle - and I'm absolutely chuffed about it. I don't think I realised just how mysterious and quite frankly terrifying, the Bermuda Triangle actually is. This episode is pretty spooky, so just a heads up - but I really loved making it, I hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for the request Emma! If you have an idea for an episode please get in touch, all my contact details are blow. Get...
Jul 30, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Today's episode came to be after a recent trip to Mondello, Sicily. We kept seeing these flower pots in the shape of heads - they were everywhere. So I did a bit of Googling and found out these vases originate come from a legend called Testa di Moro – a tale of love, betrayal and revenge. Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode or just to say G'day <3 INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thewithmonpodcast/ FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon EMAIL: listen...
Jul 23, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Today’s episode is a bit of a blast from the past, it’s a chat I had a few years ago with the lovely Haruka – or Haru. It was for a series I did called Living with Mon , a series about people who lead interesting or alternative lifestyles. Furries have always intrigued me, so when I got the opportunity to speak with one… I pounced… There’s a lot to the Furry subculture so I actually did two interviews. One with Haru who you’ll be hearing from in a moment, she’s just part of the furry fandom. The...
Jul 16, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Quick disclaimer - as this episode does touch on some tricky topics about death, mental health and violence, if you’re not feeling it – maybe save this one for another time and check out last week's special Pride episode. This week, after a few “lighter” episodes we’re going spooky again… you are in for a treat because we’re going to hear from the delightful Nicole, or Cole Amber as she's known on Insta. She’s many many things including a Paranormal Researcher, Urban Legends & Folklore enthu...
Jul 09, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Hello and welcome to the With Mon podcast - as promised, we are covering all things.. Pride. Due to a delayed flight last week – we are EXTENDING Pride month, I want to keep these festivities going. So today I thought it was the perfect opportunity to look at the origins of Pride, as well as some perhaps lesser-known facts about the community. We’re also going to delve into Queer culture and hear from some absolute legends. And it doesn’t matter if you’re queer or identify as straight, whatever ...
Jul 02, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Hello! I was supposed to bring you a special Pride episode to round up the end of Pride Month – which is of course June. If you’re follow the pod on socials you may have seen we were in Sicily over the weekend – which was absolutely amazing – BUT we were supposed to be back Monday morning, giving me plenty of time to put this episode together. However our flight kept getting delayed. Now as this episode is featuring some extra special guests, and of course because it’s about Pride – I just can’t...
Jun 25, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 23
I’m chuffed you’re here - Because I have an absolute ripper of an episode for you today. Do you ever get caught up in a deep scroll and suddenly realise you’re in a very “niche” part of the internet? Whether it’s slime content, mini kitchens, babies saying the F word, or maybe somewhere a bit darker... like last week’s episode, I found Nick, who is a collector of human remains and artefacts. Now my algorithm is pretty strange, I go to some weird and wonderful places. And something which really c...
Jun 18, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 22
My guest today is Nick Bowman, a collector and merchant of the macabre. And when I say macabre, some of the pieces we talk about, genuinely caught me off guard. But Nick was so lovely and so open, and I think he explained his fascination with these artifacts really well. Like he says in our chat – it’s not for everyone, nor is he trying to push this interest on anyone. Nick was really keen to bust some myths as there’s a lot of misconceptions about the collecting world – especially when you’re d...
Jun 11, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Hello! Today on the pod I actually had a completely different episode for you ... but technology isn't playing ball with me so I’m saving that one for next week. Today we’re looking back at a chat I had during the covid lockdowns a few years ago. It’s with a lovely lass named Graceie who – as well as a working as a bunch of other things, is an Antarctic tour guide. Absolute legend and a really adventurous soul. You’ll probably hear it in my voice, because of the time difference, I think Gracie m...
Jun 04, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Today we’re looking into the history of… salt. You’re probably thinking... WHY? They’re just tiny white crystals that you sprinkle on your chips - and you’re right, salt makes stuff taste.. glorious! But did you know it played a crucial role in shaping human civilization ? Strap in because I’m about to knock your socks off! Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode or just to say G'day <3 INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thewithmonpodcast/ FACEBOOK : https://www.facebo...
May 28, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Cute as a fluffy bunny, energetic as Tigger on speed and single-minded as a sex-starved sailor on leave (I stole that from her website) it’s the one… the only... Fou Fou Kaboom! I was lucky enough to see the UK's Burlesque Idol of 2022 in action before we sat down and had a chat, and let me tell you - she's one ridiculously talented human being. We speak about a lot of stuff – from the history of Burlesque and Fou Fou’s introduction to the artform, to her creative process, being a woman in the e...
May 21, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Today we're going back to a conversation I had in 2021 with Peter Heaven, a Level 4 guide within the Raëlian Movement. If you've never heard of this community, you are certainly in for a treat. The Raëlian Church was founded in the 1970s by French race-car journalist, Maitreya Rael after an extraordinary encounter with a human being from another planet. At the time of this conversation we were in the depth of a Covid 19 lockdown, and death was a major topic around the globe. I found this convers...
May 14, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 17
