Oct 27, 202616 minS2
For centuries, the legend of Vagina Dentata —the “toothed vagina”—has terrified and fascinated cultures around the world. Tales of flesh-shredding femmes fatales and man-eating wombs aren’t just scary stories—they...
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The StickyBeak
Hosted by Monika O'Hanlon · society · EN
About this Podcast:
The StickyBeak is a documentary podcast exploring the stories, people and ideas that make our world endlessly fascinating. From the bizarre to the overlooked, each episode looks beyond first impressions with curiosity, empathy and a healthy dose of wonder. Because the most interesting stories begin when we stop judging and start asking questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is The StickyBeak about?
The StickyBeak is a documentary podcast exploring the stories, people and ideas that make our world endlessly fascinating. From the bizarre to the overlooked, each episode looks beyond first impressions with curiosity, empathy and a healthy dose of wonder. Because the most interesting stories begin when we stop judging and start asking questions.
Who hosts The StickyBeak?
The StickyBeak is hosted by Monika O'Hanlon. The show has published 160 episodes to date.
What has The StickyBeak covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Vagina Dentata: The Myth of the Vagina with Teeth" (27 October 2026, 16 minutes), "Real-Life Vampires: Why Do People Drink Human Blood?" (20 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "The 27 Club: Why Do Musicians Die at 27?" (13 October 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does The StickyBeak publish?
The StickyBeak publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 160 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The StickyBeak?
Booking probability for The StickyBeak is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The StickyBeak requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The StickyBeak's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Monika O'Hanlon hosts The StickyBeak, a society podcast with 160 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 20, 202654 minS2What is it really like to be a real-life vampire? In this episode of The StickyBeak , I sit down with Madame X, a self-identifying vampire, to explore a world that most of us know only through folklore, horror films and...
Episode #143
The 27 Club: Why Do Musicians Die at 27?
Oct 13, 202626 minS2The 27 Club has fascinated the world for decades. Why did icons like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and Brian Jones all die at 27? Coincidence — or something more? In this episode...
Oct 6, 202619 minS2Crop circles have appeared overnight for decades — vast geometric patterns pressed into fields, from rural England to regional Australia. Perfect spirals. Massive fractals. Designs so precise they seem almost...
Sep 29, 202616 minS2Isadora Duncan changed the world of dance forever. Revered as the mother of modern dance, Isadora Duncan rejected rigid ballet tradition and created a radical new style built on freedom, emotion, and natural movement...
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Sep 22, 202623 minS2For centuries, Europe’s most celebrated opera singers had voices that sounded almost supernatural — powerful, soaring, and unlike anything audiences had ever heard before. They were known as the castrati . From...
Sep 15, 202621 minS2In October 1989, a brutal killing on the banks of the Brisbane River shocked Queensland. Within days, newspapers around the world were running the same chilling headline: “The Lesbian Vampire Killer.” But how did...
Sep 8, 202626 minS2What happens when one of Switzerland’s oldest traditions begins to change? Schwingen , also known as Swiss wrestling , is one of Switzerland’s oldest and most beloved sporting traditions. Wrestlers compete in a...
Sep 1, 202626 minS2What does it mean to fall in love with an object — and can an object become the focus of a genuine romantic relationship? In this episode of The StickyBeak , we dive into objectophilia , also known as ...
Aug 25, 202634 minS2Faces painted black and white. Faygo flying through the air. A chant of “woop woop” echoing through the crowd. But beyond the chaos and the headlines lies a subculture built on belonging, identity, and...
Aug 18, 202619 minS2What happens when women become the clients — and men become the product? In this episode of The StickyBeak , Monika O’Hanlon goes behind the scenes of Her Confidant , Australia’s first male escort agency...
Aug 11, 20269 minS2What if one of the most recognisable faces in first aid was based on a real person? In this episode of The StickyBeak , we’re diving into the surprisingly strange and fascinating story behind Resusci Anne...
Aug 4, 202622 minS2What if your most meaningful romantic or sexual relationship wasn't with another person—but with yourself? In this episode of The StickyBeak , Mon explores autosexuality and autoromanticism...
Jul 28, 202614 minS2Salt is something most of us sprinkle on our chips without giving it a second thought. But what if I told you this humble white crystal helped shape empires, start wars, build trade routes and change the course of human...
Jul 21, 202627 minS2What does it take to become India's first and only female sumo wrestler ? This week on The StickyBeak , we're revisiting one of the podcast's most memorable early episodes: an inspiring conversation...
Episode #130
Why Does a Tyre Company Award Michelin Stars?
Jul 14, 20269 minS2Have you ever wondered why the world's most prestigious restaurant awards are called Michelin Stars ? It all begins with a tyre company... and one of the world's most recognisable mascots. Long before he became an...
Jul 7, 202620 minS2In the early 1980s, one of the most chaotic toy crazes in history took hold: Cabbage Patch Kids . These weren’t ordinary dolls. Each one came with a name, a “birth certificate,” and official adoption papers —...
Episode #128
The Last Tent Boxing Show in the World
Jun 30, 202628 minS2What is it like to step inside the last tent boxing show in the world? In this episode of The StickyBeak, Monika travels to Nambour on Queensland's Sunshine Coast to experience the legendary Fred Brophy's Boxing Troupe...
Episode #127
The Secret History of Glory Holes
Jun 23, 202615 minS2This week on The StickyBeak, we're revisiting one of our most fascinating and talked-about episodes: the surprising history of glory holes. While many people associate glory holes with modern adult culture, their story...
Episode #126
How Pride Began: The Riot That Changed the World
Jun 16, 202626 minS2Why do we celebrate Pride Month? Where did Pride begin? And how did a protest become one of the world's biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ identity and culture? In this special Pride Month episode of The StickyBeak...
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