The StickyBeak

Ever wondered if animals can really communicate with humans on a psychic level? In this fascinating episode of The StickyBeak, Mon sits down with Cynthia, a professional pet psychic and animal communicator, to explore the strange world of pet telepathy, energy reading, and the hidden thoughts of our furry companions.
Can pet psychics really read your pet’s mind? Are animals trying to tell us something? And why do so many people swear these readings changed their lives? Whether you’re a skeptic, believer, or simply curious, this episode is packed with surprising stories and thought-provoking insights.

Thank you to Cynthia for coming on the pod!

You can follow her here:
Instagram:
TikTok: @lilmisspetpsychic
Instagram: @lilmisspetpsychic @nydognanny

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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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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.
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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!
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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?
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