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Monika O'Hanlon
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    BBW in the Adult Industry: The Truth No One Tells You

    12/05/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
    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 industry.
    From empowerment and objectification to stigma, self-image, and online audiences, this is an honest and eye-opening conversation about the parts of the adult industry most people never hear about.

    Thank you so much to Sunny Jayne for sharing her experiences.

    Www.sunnyjayne.com
    Instagram: Sunnyjayne.au

    Mentioned creators:
    Fat Megan Fox
    Instagram: thefatmeganfox

    BBW Layla
    Instagram: bbw_layla

    Billie Taylor
    Instagram: itsbillietaylor

    Hayley Carter
    Instagram: Hayleycarter_94

    🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak will be returning to two episodes a week!
    Wednesdays: Your regular deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and wonderfully strange stories from around the world.
    Mondays: A brand-new episode all about YOUR stories — the wild, funny, and outrageous confessions you send in.
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    Got an Idea for the Podcast?
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    EMAIL: [email protected]
    INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast
    TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast
    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon
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    I Train Animals for Movies — Secrets from Behind the Scenes

    05/05/2026 | 57 mins.
    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 background animals, there’s always at least one animal trainer on set to ensure the stars behave and stay happy.

    In this episode of The StickyBeak, I speak with Jet Shaw, an internationally acclaimed animal behaviourist, educator, and animal trainer with a career spanning over three decades. Jet has worked on some of the biggest films in history, training animals for both leading roles and background scenes — all while prioritising their welfare.

    Jet’s passion for animals is undeniable, and her dedication to keeping them safe, happy, and well-trained shines through in every story she shares. This conversation is both fascinating and surprisingly funny — a rare glimpse into the world of animal trainers in showbiz.

    Whether you’re curious about how animals perform on camera, the ethics behind animal work in entertainment, or just love behind-the-scenes movie stories, this episode is for you.

    🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak will be returning to two episodes a week!
    Wednesdays: Your regular deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and wonderfully strange stories from around the world.
    Mondays: A brand-new episode all about YOUR stories — the wild, funny, and outrageous confessions you send in.
    Got a story to share? Be a StickyBeak and submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform! 🦜

    Got an Idea for the Podcast?
    I’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like me to explore or someone you think would make a great guest, flick me a message.

    EMAIL: [email protected]
    INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast
    TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast
    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon
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    Beyond Coffins and Cremation: Human Composting, Cryonics & Radical Memorials

    28/04/2026 | 40 mins.
    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 pioneers who are reimagining the end of life in ways that are surprising, thought-provoking, and sometimes beautiful:

    The People’s Pyramid – a long-term art project and collective memorial founded by The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu (The KLF), turning death into living art.
    Return Home – a Washington-based funeral home offering natural organic reduction, also known as human composting, a sustainable alternative to cremation.
    Southern Cryonics – Australia’s first and only cryonics facility, preserving bodies in Holbrook, NSW for future revival.

    From human composting to cryonics to collective art memorials, this episode is a curious, reflective, and sometimes surprising look at how humans are redefining death, remembrance, and legacy.

    If you’ve ever wondered about alternative funerals, futuristic memorials, or the ethics of preserving life beyond death, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration that will challenge the way you think about the end of life.

    A HUGE thank you to these legends for getting involved...

    Ru Callender
    Founder of Green Funeral Company,
    One of the two official undertakers for The Pyramid People's Pyramid.
    WEBSITE: https://www.thepeoplespyramid.org

    Brienna Smith
    Funeral Director at Return Home
    INSTAGRAM: @returnhomenor
    WEBSITE: https://returnhome.com/

    Peter Tsolakides
    Founder of Southern Cryonics
    WEBSITE: https://www.sandbox.southerncryonics.com/

    🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak will be returning to two episodes a week!
    Wednesdays: Your regular deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and wonderfully strange stories from around the world.
    Mondays: A brand-new episode all about YOUR stories — the wild, funny, and outrageous confessions you send in.
    Got a story to share? Be a StickyBeak and submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform! 🦜

    Got an Idea for the Podcast?
    I’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like me to explore or someone you think would make a great guest, flick me a message.

    EMAIL: [email protected]
    INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast
    TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast
    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon
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    Are Furries What You Think? Inside the Furry Fandom

    21/04/2026 | 29 mins.
    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 series on alternative lifestyles, this conversation features Haruka (Haru), a member of the furry community who shares what being a furry actually means — beyond the stereotypes. We talk about identity, creativity, community, and why so many assumptions about furries simply aren’t true.

    Because there’s a lot to unpack, I also recorded a second interview (linked in the show notes) with Rune, a self-described “Scalie” — a member of the furry fandom whose character is reptilian. In that conversation, we explore the more adult side of the community and how it differs from mainstream furry culture.

    If you’ve ever Googled “what is a furry?” or wondered what really happens inside the furry community, this episode offers a thoughtful and open-minded look at a world that’s often judged before it’s understood.
    As always, go in curious.

    🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak will be returning to two episodes a week!
    Wednesdays: Your regular deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and wonderfully strange stories from around the world.
    Mondays: A brand-new episode all about YOUR stories — the wild, funny, and outrageous confessions you send in.
    Got a story to share? Be a StickyBeak and submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform! 🦜

    Got an Idea for the Podcast?
    I’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like me to explore or someone you think would make a great guest, flick me a message.

    EMAIL: [email protected]
    INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast
    TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast
    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon
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    Inside the Secret World of Modern Vampires (What the Occult Really Means)

    14/04/2026 | 27 mins.
    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, a secretive spiritual path rooted in ancient Egyptian mysticism and devotion to the goddess Aset (Isis). Often misunderstood and confused with vampire roleplay or gothic subculture, Asetianism is a disciplined esoteric tradition focused on sacred knowledge, spiritual lineage, divine feminine energy, and personal transformation.

    I speak with Sarah, a dedicated Asetian practitioner, about what it truly means to walk this path. We unpack the real meaning of the occult, the difference between modern vampire culture and Asetian spirituality, and why secrecy plays such a central role in esoteric traditions.

    If you’ve ever searched for the meaning of the occult, wondered whether modern vampires are real, or been curious about hidden spiritual traditions rooted in ancient Egypt, this episode offers a rare and thoughtful insight into a path few people truly understand.
    And if you’re still intrigued by the vampire subculture, you can also listen to my previous conversation with Madame X (Episode 41).

    🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak will be returning to two episodes a week!
    Wednesdays: Your regular deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and wonderfully strange stories from around the world.
    Mondays: A brand-new episode all about YOUR stories — the wild, funny, and outrageous confessions you send in.
    Got a story to share? Be a StickyBeak and submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform! 🦜

    Got an Idea for the Podcast?
    I’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like me to explore or someone you think would make a great guest, flick me a message.

    EMAIL: [email protected]
    INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast
    TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast
    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The StickyBeak
In this weekly series, journalist Monika O'Hanlon speaks with extraordinary people and delves into interesting topics and historical events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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