The StickyBeak

At several points in our deep past, humanity came dangerously close to disappearing altogether. Using the latest genetic research, this episode explores the moments when our ancestors were reduced to astonishingly small numbers — and how scientists uncovered these ancient population crashes hidden inside our DNA. From dramatic climate shifts to evolutionary bottlenecks, this is the story of how close humans came to extinction… and how we survived.

A HUGE thank you to Dean for requesting this episode - if you've got an idea for an episode please get in touch! All my contact info is below.

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🎉 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?
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EMAIL: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.com
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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 reveal deep truths about power, sexuality, fear, and control.

In this episode of The StickyBeak, we dive into the origins of Vagina Dentata, from ancient myths and cautionary folklore to its enduring presence in modern pop culture. Discover how this chilling legend has been used as both a warning and a metaphor, and uncover the hidden messages behind the myth.

Whether you’re a fan of folklore, feminist myth analysis, or just love a story with bite, this episode will leave you thinking—and maybe laughing—about the stories we tell about sex, power, and fear.

💀 Listen now and sink your teeth in!

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/

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: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.com
INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast
TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon
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What 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 pop culture.
Who are the people who identify as vampires? What does being a vampire actually mean in modern life? And what might surprise us about a community that exists far beyond the stories we see on screen?
This is a fascinating conversation that challenged my assumptions and taught me a lot.
If you've ever been curious about real-life vampires, human blood drinking or the people behind one of the world's most intriguing subcultures, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Thank you so much to Madame X for taking the time. You can keep up to date with all her news here:

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/madamex.dreaming

WEBSITES:

Iron Garden
www.irongarden.org

House of Dreaming
https://houseofthedreaming.net/

Blood and Lust
https://www.bloodandlust.com/

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/

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: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.com
INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast
TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon
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The 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, we unpack the origins of the 27 Club and separate fact from folklore. From the white lighter myth to Saturn return astrology, from crossroads legends to Illuminati and ritual sacrifice claims — where did these theories come from, and do they hold up?
We also explore the role of fame, addiction, industry pressure and the psychology behind why we’re so drawn to this number.

Is the 27 Club real — or is it a story we’ve built around tragedy?
Listen now and decide for yourself.

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 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: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.com
INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast
TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon
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Crop 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 impossible.

Are they proof of alien life? Elaborate hoaxes? Or something far more human?
In this episode of The StickyBeak, Mon explores the UFO sightings, the famous Stonehenge formation that stunned the world, and the quiet confessions that changed everything.

Because even if crop circles are made by human hands… the mystery surrounding them refuses to disappear.
Aliens, hoaxers, mass belief — and the enduring question: are we alone?

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 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: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.com
INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast
TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon
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