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The StickyBeak

In this weekly series, journalist Monika O'Hanlon speaks with extraordinary people and delves into interesting topics and historical events.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
98
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Mortician/Nurse/Sex Worker

Mortician/Nurse/Sex Worker

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 ble…

01:01:46  |   Tue 26 Nov 2024
Origin of the Frisbee

Origin of the Frisbee

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 t…

00:09:32  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
The Rockstar Magician

The Rockstar Magician

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…

00:41:02  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
Living with Sex Dolls - revisiting a classic

Living with Sex Dolls - revisiting a classic

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 livi…

00:37:35  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Vampire

Vampire

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 ch…

00:53:52  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
The Vibrator

The Vibrator

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, Moni…

00:13:36  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
Clairvoyant

Clairvoyant

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” …

00:36:37  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
Animal Trainer for Film & Television

Animal Trainer for Film & Television

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 kn…

00:57:27  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
The Little Black Dress

The Little Black Dress

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 div…

00:08:24  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
The Knocker-Upper

The Knocker-Upper

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…

00:08:19  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Looking back at the UK's Oldest Dominatrix

Looking back at the UK's Oldest Dominatrix

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 w…

00:40:01  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
Mermaids

Mermaids

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…

00:13:32  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
The Guillotine

The Guillotine

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


INST…

00:10:57  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
Polyamory

Polyamory

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 …

00:42:33  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
Murder Tours

Murder Tours

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 t…

00:36:06  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
Scaly

Scaly

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 fo…

00:24:48  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Strongman

Strongman

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 str…

00:36:48  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle

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…

00:11:07  |   Tue 30 Jul 2024
Testa di Moro - a Sicilian legend

Testa di Moro - a Sicilian legend

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 …

00:10:38  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
Furry

Furry

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…

00:29:23  |   Tue 16 Jul 2024
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