Hello and welcome to the With Mon podcast - as promised, we are covering all things.. Pride. Due to a delayed flight last week – we are EXTENDING Pride month, I want to keep these festivities going. So today I thought it was the perfect opportunity to look at the origins of Pride, as well as some perhaps lesser-known facts about the community. We’r…

Hello! I was supposed to bring you a special Pride episode to round up the end of Pride Month – which is of course June. If you’re follow the pod on socials you may have seen we were in Sicily over the weekend – which was absolutely amazing – BUT we were supposed to be back Monday morning, giving me plenty of time to put this episode together. Howe…

I’m chuffed you’re here - Because I have an absolute ripper of an episode for you today. Do you ever get caught up in a deep scroll and suddenly realise you’re in a very “niche” part of the internet? Whether it’s slime content, mini kitchens, babies saying the F word, or maybe somewhere a bit darker... like last week’s episode, I found Nick, who is…

My guest today is Nick Bowman, a collector and merchant of the macabre. And when I say macabre, some of the pieces we talk about, genuinely caught me off guard. But Nick was so lovely and so open, and I think he explained his fascination with these artifacts really well. Like he says in our chat – it’s not for everyone, nor is he trying to push thi…

Hello! Today on the pod I actually had a completely different episode for you ... but technology isn't playing ball with me so I’m saving that one for next week. Today we’re looking back at a chat I had during the covid lockdowns a few years ago. It’s with a lovely lass named Graceie who – as well as a working as a bunch of other things, is an Anta…

Today we’re looking into the history of… salt. You’re probably thinking... WHY? They’re just tiny white crystals that you sprinkle on your chips - and you’re right, salt makes stuff taste.. glorious! But did you know it played a crucial role in shaping human civilization? Strap in because I’m about to knock your socks off! Get in touch if you'd lik…

Cute as a fluffy bunny, energetic as Tigger on speed and single-minded as a sex-starved sailor on leave (I stole that from her website) it’s the one… the only... Fou Fou Kaboom! I was lucky enough to see the UK's Burlesque Idol of 2022 in action before we sat down and had a chat, and let me tell you - she's one ridiculously talented human being. We…

Today we're going back to a conversation I had in 2021 with Peter Heaven, a Level 4 guide within the Raëlian Movement. If you've never heard of this community, you are certainly in for a treat. The Raëlian Church was founded in the 1970s by French race-car journalist, Maitreya Rael after an extraordinary encounter with a human being from another pl…

The inspiration behind today’s episode is a bit strange actually. I’ve been working at this amazing therapeutic school in London, and there’s this park nearby.. which was once a grave yard. And there lies a very famous pantomime clown named – Joseph Grimaldi. He passed away in 1837, but was the most popular English entertainer of the Regency era. A…

Well G'day! This could be THE most Australian story you’ve ever heard. A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to have a chat with the ICONIC Vicki Lowing – AKA The Croc Lady. It's still one of my favourite conversations to date, so I thought we'd take a peak back in history and re-visit it. Enjoy! Get in touch if you'd like to suggest an idea for…

Hello! I’ve got a lovely episode for you today. It’s a chat with the wonderful Joy K - an Esports caster and host currently based in Stockholm. If you don’t know much about the gaming world, please do not fret! My experience begins and ends with the sims as a teenager. But I’ve always been intrigued. We speak about what it’s like as a woman in the …

Welcome back to the "With Mon" podcast. I'm your host, Monika O'Hanlon, and I am thrilled to have your company today. It is a very special episode because 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 history. Really enjoyed …

Welcome back to another episode of the "with Mon" podcast. I'm your host, Monika O'Hanlon, and today, we’re looking at a story I literally had NO idea about. We're diving into the delightful tale of a tyre mascot which somehow influenced the world of gastronomy. You may know him as the Michelin Man, or by his real name, Bibendum. I hope you enjoy i…

This week's episode is a conversation with the lovely Gazza, who is a Damanhurian. Damanhur is an international community founded by spiritual researchers, pushing the boundaries of perception to bring catalyzed personal-collective growth, and galactic understanding of our connection to the universe. This chat is definitely a little nod to one of m…

This week I speak with a lovely bloke by the name of Rod. He enjoys photography and is engaged to a wonderful lady who is currently living overseas - and he lives with sex dolls. I’m sure you may have already guessed, today’s topic is a little risqué, so if there are little ears about maybe save this for a bit later or chuck on the headphones. Livi…

Today I'm going to take your breath away - because we're delving into the history of the resuscitation doll mask, affectionally known as... Resusci Anne. I'm not going to lie it's a pretty sad story, but the ending feels pretty positive - plus I found it absolutely fascinating! I hope you enjoy it! Remember if you'd like to suggest a topic for me t…

I’m glad to be back in your earholes because I’ve got a pretty special episode for you today. As we do discuss adult themes it may be best if there’s kids around, chuck on those head phones or save this until a bit later. I did this interview a few years back with Darcy who is an ABDL – an Adult Baby Diaper Lover. Now I have to admit, I remember fe…

I'm chuffed to be in your earholes because today we're diving into a topic that will leave you both intrigued and slightly tickled – I’m talking about the ever so mesmerising and elusive... merkin! We talk about what one actually is, and delve into their fascinatingly tangled and murky history, and wig out with some merkin mania - enjoy! And if you…

Hello – welcome back to the “with Mon” podcast! This week’s a bit of a special one, I’ve been “rummaging” through some of my old interviews and found a conversation I had with the extraordinary Oberon Zell. Genuinely one of THE most interesting people I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with. He’s an artist, teacher, author. He’s also a wizard, and t…

What a treat it is to have you back for another episode of the “with Mon” podcast. Today I have a lovely conversation to share with you. It’s with the legendary… Hetal Dave! She’s India’s first and only female sumo wrestler. Absolutely inspiring, she has such an amazing story, there was even a biopic made about her last year. Just a quick one befor…

A quick message before we get stuck into this week's episode. Unfortunately my Meta account is still suspended as it was hacked so I still don't have access to my Facebook and Instagram pages. I would still love to hear from you so for the time being please only contact me via email on listen_with_mon@outlook.com . Hopefully I can get this sorted A…

A quick message before we get stuck into this week's episode. Unfortunately my Meta account has been hacked so my Facebook and Instagram pages are currently suspended. I would still love to hear from you so for the time being please only contact me via email on listen_with_mon@outlook.com . Hopefully I can get this sorted ASAP :) Things are getting…

Welcome back to another episode of the with Mon podcast. This week I was lucky enough to speak with the incredible Matthias Schlitte. Now if you’re not familiar with that name – you may also know him as "Hell Boy” – that’s what he goes by on Instagram. He’s a world champion arm wrestler, super passionate about his sport and is all about "doing the …

Thank you so much for joining me for my brand spanking new podcast – with Mon. The series where we chat with some of the most extraordinary humans on the planet, and explore fascinating topics! Today I am SO excited to share with you this interview with an absolute Goddess! Her name is Sherry Lever – AKA Mistress Sofia – and she is the UK’s Oldest …

Well hello stranger! It’s me… Mon! You know – Trips with Mon, Living with Mon, Dying with Mon, North East Arnhem Land with... Mon! Yeah I’m back! But this time, I’m doing exactly what you’re not supposed to with podcasting... I’m going broad... while actually - I am abroad. You see, Covid, like for many people, messed up my partner and my plans. No…

Forget your passport, pull up a pew and get ready for a fully immersive trip around the globe - from the comfort of your own home. Search Trips with Mon wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to press the subscribe or follow button to ensure you're notified when new episodes are released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

Hi - Mon here! I've just released the trailer to a new series I've been working on. It's called Living with Mon and it explores some of the most interesting lifestyles out there. My favourite thing about this project was getting the opportunity to take some time and just have a chat with all these extraordinary people – some who had completely diff…

We have arrived at the final episode for series 1 of Dying with Mon 💀! I'm so excited to share this conversation with you! Today I’m speaking with Peter Heaven, a Level 4 guide within the Raëlian movement. If you've never heard of this community, you are certainly in for a treat. The Raëlian Church was founded in the 1970s by French race-car journa…

Hello! Welcome to another episode of Dying with Mon. I’m so happy to have you with me as we explore what death means to people from different religions and movements. Today’s guest is a tricky one to put into just one box. Her name’s Tracey Rhodes and she’s a clairvoyant and a spiritual healer, among other things. We met at the Eumundi Markets last…

Helloo! Happy New Year! I hope your 2021 is off to a fabulous start! If you’re new to the pod, welcome! Each week I speak to someone from a different religion or movement about what they believe happens when we die. And yes, it sounds pretty grim – but I can assure you, it’s surprisingly upbeat! Today I am just thrilled to share with you a conversa…

I think many of us are sighing in relief 2020 is nearly OVER! As I'm still hanging out with the family I won't be releasing a new episode of Dying with Mon this week. Instead I thought I'd share another project I dropped earlier this year in the midst of the pandemic. It's a choose your own adventure series called Would You Rather... You can listen…

Whatever your beliefs, I hope you are having a lovely time surrounded by people you love! If you're looking for something to listen to, why not get your ears around some stories from the bush! I created my first podcast early last year, it's called North East Arnhem Land with Mon and in each episode I speak to incredible people who do amazing and i…

Happy Hump Day! To celebrate the final episode of Dying with Mon for 2020 we are going out with a bang! Today’s guest may sound a bit controversial – but I can assure you it's not what you think. I highly recommend going into this one with an open mind and listening to the entire episode. Because this week I speak with Robin Bristow – AKA brother S…

Welcome back to another episode of Dying with Mon. I’m honored to have you on this journey with me as we explore what death means to people from different religions and movements. As you will soon find out we had a lot of tech issues to begin with, on the day we recorded there was some pretty stormy weather around. But we persevered, and with a lit…

This week on Dying with Mon I am just thrilled to be speaking with Brahmin Priest and the Communications Officer for ISKON Australia – Bhakta Dasa. I knew a little bit about the Hare Krishna movement, but coming out of this conversation I have a whole new outlook. We cover everything from the history of the movement to Hare Krishna customs and trad…

Hello – thank you so much for clicking on this podcast! I am SO excited to share with you episode 1 of Dying with Mon 💀 Obviously this year with the pandemic, death has been a huge subject. Even if you’ve never had someone close to you pass away, this year in particular - death has been highlighted around the world. Whether we like it or not it’s t…

It’s been a grim year. Death has never been more highlighted around the world than in 2020. On top of everything else that can get us, now we’ve got Covid-19 breathing down our necks - and it’s terrifying! Dying is the great connector, it’s the one thing we all have in common. So why are many if us SO afraid of it? The scariest thing about what hap…