Dying with Mon
By Monika O'Hanlon
In this weekly series, journalist Monika O'Hanlon speaks with extraordinary people and delves into interesting topics and historical events.
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Latest episode
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What REALLY Happens on Hens Nights (And Where It All Started)
Before the sashes, strippers, and wild party antics, hens nights had deep cultural and historical roots. In this episode of The StickyBeak, Monika O’Hanlon explores the fascinating history of hens nights — from ancient Greek rituals and g… -
Drag Kings: The Forgotten History of Drag’s Most Overlooked Performers
Drag queens have long dominated mainstream drag culture — from RuPaul’s Drag Race to club nights, brunches, and bingo shows. But Drag Kings have always been part of drag history too… they’ve just rarely been given the spotlight.… -
The Guillotine: The Shocking History of the World’s Deadliest Execution Machine
This week on The StickyBeak, we dive into the shocking history of the guillotine — one of the most infamous execution machines ever created.Born out of the chaos of the French Revolution, the guillotine was designed as a … -
Pet Psychics: Can They Really Read Your Pet’s Mind?
Ever wondered if animals can really communicate with humans on a psychic level? In this fascinating episode of The StickyBeak, Mon sits down with Cynthia, a professional pet psychic and animal communicator, to explore the strange wor… -
BBW in the Adult Industry: The Truth No One Tells You
In this episode of The StickyBeak, Monika O’Hanlon sits down with Sunny Jayne — a BBW (Big Beautiful Woman) adult content creator — to talk about body confidence, beauty standards, sexuality, and the reality of working in the adult i… -
I Train Animals for Movies — Secrets from Behind the Scenes
Today we're looking back at an episode from a few years ago.Ever wondered how animals end up on your favourite movies and TV shows — safely and professionally? From blockbuster films like Avatar to the smallest backgr… -
Beyond Coffins and Cremation: Human Composting, Cryonics & Radical Memorials
What happens after we die? In this episode of The StickyBeak, we explore unconventional approaches to death, legacy, and memorials — beyond the traditional coffin or cremation.I speak with pionee… -
Are Furries What You Think? Inside the Furry Fandom
What is a furry — really?In this episode of The StickyBeak, we dive inside the furry fandom, one of the internet’s most misunderstood subcultures.Originally recorded for my Living with Mon… -
Inside the Secret World of Modern Vampires (What the Occult Really Means)
By listener request, we’re diving into the mysterious world of the occult — and uncovering what that word actually means.In this episode of The StickyBeak, we explore Asetianism -
He Spent 30,000 Hours in Virtual Reality — Is This the Future of Love?
Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming anymore—it’s transforming the way we live, connect, and even love. In this episode of The StickyBeak, I explore how VR is blurring the lines between the digital and physical worlds in ways we nev…