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• The Cabbage Patch Kids Craze: The Wild True Story Behind the Toy That Sparked Riots

  In the early 1980s, a strange little craze was born — not in a hospital, but in a cabbage patch. These dolls came with names, birth certificates, and adoption papers… and they sparked absolute chaos. Parents brawled in department stores, priests called them ungodly, and conspiracy theorists went wild.But behind the madness lies a story you probably haven’t heard: claims of stolen art, a soft-sculpture pioneer, and a billion-dollar empire built on a very messy beginning.This episode dives into the wild rise of the Cabbage Patch Kids — from their cult-like frenzy to the artist who may never have received the credit she deserved.Thank you to Stephania Blum from Cabbage Patch Boutique: IG - @cabbagepatchboutiqueThis episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak is about to go 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]: @thestickybeakpodcastTIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Confessional: A Hectic Story I Wish Wasn’t True

  A listener steps into The StickyBeak Confessional with a story they’ve never dared to tell — until now.New Confessions every Monday!Got a confession to make? Lighten the load and submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform! 🦜 or... contact me here:EMAIL: [email protected]: @thestickybeakpodcastTIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Breaking the Binary: Inside the World of Drag Kings

  Drag queens have long owned the spotlight — from RuPaul’s Drag Race to brunches, bingos, and club nights. But there’s another side of drag that’s just as bold, creative, and culturally vital… and it’s been overlooked for far too long.This week on The StickyBeak, Monika dives into the world of Drag Kings — performers who’ve been bending gender, challenging norms, and shaping queer culture for over a century. From vaudeville to underground cabaret, punk shows to late-night clubs, kings have always been here, even if mainstream drag hasn’t made space for them.You’ll hear from three incredible drag kings as they share their journeys, their artistry, and how they’re pushing drag into the future.This episode celebrates identity, creativity, and the performers redefining what drag looks like today — whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering drag kings for the first time.HUGE thank you to...Buck Wylde : IG @buckwylde_dragkingHannibal Lickher : IG @hannibal.lickherPrinze Valentino : IG @ Prinze_valentinoThis episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak is about to go 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]: @thestickybeakpodcastTIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Straight Guy Who Became a Gay Adult Film Star: The Wild Story You’ve Never Heard

  What would you do for money? Have you ever found yourself in a job you never expected — something outside your comfort zone, judged by others, or simply too well-paid to turn down?This week on The StickyBeak, Monika sits down with Zane Robinson, known in the gay adult film world as Elliot Finn— a straight man who unexpectedly became a star in gay adult films, and the self-proclaimed “only straight bottom.”Zane’s story flips assumptions about sexuality, identity, and the choices we make to build a life that works. We explore how he ended up in the industry, what really happens on set, and how he navigated labels, stigma, and public perception.It’s an honest, surprising, and very human conversation about identity, judgment, and the unlikely paths our lives can take.Thank you to Zane Robinson for taking the time to have a chat. Follow him here:INSTAGRAM: @theelliotfinnThis episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak is about to go 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]: @thestickybeakpodcastTIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Beyond the Chant: Inside the Hidden World of the Hare Krishna Movement

  What really happens when you die? It’s a question that’s puzzled humanity for centuries — and for the Hare Krishna movement (formally known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, or ISKCON), the answer is rooted in a deeply spiritual philosophy about the soul, karma, and reincarnation.In this episode of The StickyBeak, Mon sits down with Bhakta Dasa, a Minister of Religion for ISKCON and a respected voice within the Vaisnava Hindu community, to explore the Hare Krishna perspective on life, death, and the afterlife.Originally recorded for Mon’s 2020 series Dying with Mon, this conversation offers rare insight into Hare Krishna beliefs, the cycle of birth and rebirth, and how spiritual practice shapes the way devotees understand dying — and truly living.Thank you to Bhakta Dasa for sitting down for a chat.This episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak is about to go 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]: @thestickybeakpodcastTIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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