The StickyBeak

In 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 a tragic crime become a global media sensation?

In this episode of The StickyBeak, Monika O’Hanlon revisits the infamous case of Tracey Wigginton and the murder of Edward Baldock — exploring the events of that night, the rumours that followed, and the headlines that turned a shocking crime into one of Australia’s most sensationalised stories.

This episode looks beyond the label to examine how media narratives can shape public perception — and how some headlines take on a life of their own.

Listener discretion advised.

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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.
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What 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 sawdust-covered ring, wearing traditional clothing and following rituals passed down through generations.
In this documentary-style episode of The StickyBeak, Mon explores the history of Schwingen, from its roots in rural Alpine Switzerland to the huge national festivals that attract thousands of spectators today.
But Schwingen isn’t just about wrestling. It’s a tradition tied to Swiss culture, identity, masculinity, community and rural life — and it’s changing.
As more women enter the world of Schwingen, what happens to a sport shaped by centuries of tradition? Who gets to participate in Switzerland’s national sport, and what does its future look like?
From sawdust wrestling and Alpine traditions to women breaking into a traditionally male-dominated sport, this episode takes you inside the fascinating world of Schwingen and asks what happens when an ancient tradition meets a changing society.
What is Schwingen? Why is Swiss wrestling so important to Swiss culture? And how are women reshaping one of Switzerland’s most traditional sports?
Listen to The StickyBeak to discover the history, rituals and changing face of Schwingen.

A HUGE thank you to Vroni Brun for sharing her experiences.

This episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.
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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.
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Got an Idea for the Podcast?
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What 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 objectum sexuality (OS) — a rare and often misunderstood phenomenon in which people experience romantic, emotional or sexual attraction to inanimate objects.
From the woman who famously fell in love with and married the Berlin Wall to an objectophile who has formed a committed relationship with a roller coaster, this documentary-style episode explores what it means to experience love and attraction in a way most of us have never considered.
What draws someone to an object? Can you really fall in love with something that can't love you back? And is objectophilia a fetish, a sexual orientation, an identity — or something more complex?
We explore love, attachment, attraction, psychology, relationships and social stigma, while hearing directly from people who experience objectophilia themselves.
If you've ever wondered what objectophilia is, why some people fall in love with objects, or what it's like to be in a relationship with something inanimate, this episode takes you inside a fascinating and unexpected world.
Listen to The StickyBeak: She’s in Love With a Roller Coaster: The People Who Fall in Love With Objects.

Thank you so much to GaLooping for sharing her experiences.
You can find her on Instagram here: @gigantischpropeller
Listen to her music on Suno here: @galooping1

This episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.
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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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Faces 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 community.
In this episode of The StickyBeak, Monika O’Hanlon dives into the misunderstood world of Juggalos — exploring the origins of Insane Clown Posse, the mythos of the Dark Carnival, the infamous FBI gang classification, and what it really means to be part of “The Family.”
Featuring firsthand perspectives from within the scene, this is a curious, compassionate look at a culture often reduced to stereotypes — and what it reveals about outsiders, stigma, and finding connection in unexpected places.
🎧 Whoop whoop… this one goes deeper than the paint.

Thanks to Mack & Ezmeral'a for sharing their experiences. You can find them on Instagram here:

Mack: @mrmakanhoes
Ezmeral'a: @juggalo.lita

This episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.
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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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What 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, founded by Anna Grosman.
While conversations about sex work often focus on female sex workers, male escorts and the women who hire them offer a fascinating and rarely explored perspective. Through Anna’s story, we explore female sexuality, male escorts, intimacy, emotional connection, loneliness, pleasure and the changing dynamics of sex work.
What are women actually paying for when they hire a male escort? Is it sex, companionship, confidence, intimacy — or something else entirely?
With warmth and curiosity, this episode explores the realities of male escorting and sex work in Australia, as well as the stigma and double standards that can surround women’s sexual desire.

This is a conversation about sex, intimacy, power, loneliness and what happens when women are finally given permission to be the ones doing the choosing.
Note: This episode is told largely from a heteronormative perspective. Monika acknowledges the gaps and would love to explore women-on-women pleasure, queer sex work and LGBTQIA+ experiences of intimacy in a future episode.

Thanks to Anna Grosman for jumping on the pod. You can find out more about Her Confidant here: https://herconfidant.com.au/

This episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.
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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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