The StickyBeak

In this episode of The StickyBeak, I head to Nambour, a town on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland to experience Fred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe — the last tent boxing show in the world. Part documentary, part personal...

An anonymous storyteller reveals a chaotic, brutally honest confession you won’t see coming. New Confessions every Monday! Got a confession to make? Lighten your load and submit it here:! 🦜 or... contact me here...

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...

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:! 🦜 or... contact me...

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...

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...

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...

What really happens when you carry a baby for someone else? This week on The StickyBeak, we dive into the emotional, ethical, and legal realities of surrogacy — through the story of Yessenia, a U.S. surrogate and...

Can you really live without food? Some people say yes. Followers of Breatharianism believe humans can survive on nothing but air, sunlight, and “life energy.” It’s a movement that blurs the line between spirituality and...

In the Victorian era, mourning wasn’t just an emotion — it was a way of life. From black veils and funeral etiquette to hair jewellery and post-mortem photography, grief became an art form — and death, a thriving...

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...

Herpes is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — sexually transmitted infections in the world. In Australia, around 1 in 8 sexually active adults has genital herpes… and the real number is likely much higher...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Mark Gardener, AKA the “Accidental Exorcist.” Mark shares how he found himself in the unexpected world of exorcism, what his work entails, and the fascinating—and sometimes...

There’s an hour of the day when cheaters creep in. A place where people go to chase their wildest desires. And an eight-second rule that can totally change the course of someone’s life—maybe even end it. Today, we’re...

This week on The StickyBeak we'r revisiting an episode with the one and only, Arron Jones, AKA The Rockstar Magician. We cover everything from why Arron became a magician to how the magic industry works, as well as some...

Things are getting a little spooky today, because we’re going to hear from a real life GHOST HUNTER! That’s right, I was lucky enough to chat with the lovely Lauren – who actually taught me so much. She explains things...

This episode was a special listener request from Ryan in New South Wales — and we’re diving into the fascinating origins of the Frisbee! 🥏 From backyard games to global phenomenon, discover how this simple flying disc...

I’ve got a bit of an interesting one for you today. I’m speaking with Adam from Grave Line tours in LA. We do go into lots of detail in the ep but basically it’s a murder tour. And it’s one of those things which I feel...

Mermaids have captivated human imagination for millennia. These mysterious beings, half-human and half-fish, have appeared in the myths and legends of cultures around the world, from the ancient seas of Mesopotamia to...

I’ve got a really fascinating one for you this week, it’s a conversation with Cynthia, who’s a pet psychic. It's such an interesting chat, I learnt SO much. Thank you to Cynthia for coming on the pod! You can follow her...

Today we're revisiting a very special episode, this one was requested by Steph, a lovely listener in Western Australia. I had never heard of "The Dancing Plague" until Steph reached out - such an interesting moment in...

This week on The StickyBeak, we sit down with CC, a triple threat in human care. From her work as a mortician to her role as a nurse and her experience as a sex worker, CC’s life is a fascinating blend of compassion...

Today's episode was requested by the wonderful Emma from Melbourne. She wanted a deep dive into the Bermuda Triangle - and I'm absolutely chuffed about it. I don't think I realised just how mysterious and quite frankly...

This week's episode is an extra special one - and that's a HUGE thing for me to say. It's a conversation I had with Madame X, a self-identifying vampire and so much more. I learnt so much from this chat. I hope you...

From ancient Minoan boob-lifters to bullet bras, biohazard lingerie and a very famous handkerchief hack — this episode dives chest-first into the curious, controversial, and occasionally absurd history of the bra. Host...