The StickyBeak is a documentary podcast exploring the stories, people and ideas that make our world endlessly fascinating. From the bizarre to the overlooked, each episode looks beyond first impressions with curiosity, empathy and a healthy dose of wonder. Because the most interesting stories begin when we stop judging and start asking questions.
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Publisher
Monika O'Hanlon
Category
history · religion & spirituality · society & culture
Human Extinction: The DNA Discovery That Revealed Humans Nearly Went Extinct
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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform)! 🦜
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27 Oct 2026
Vagina Dentata: The Myth of the Vagina with Teeth
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!
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Got an Idea for the Podcast?
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20 Oct 2026
Real-Life Vampires: Why Do People Drink Human Blood?
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) https://www.facebook.com/madamex.dreaming (https://www.facebook.com/madamex.dreaming)
WEBSITES:
Iron Garden (https://open.acast.com/www.irongarden.org)
www.irongarden.org
House of Dreaming (https://houseofthedreaming.net/)
https://houseofthedreaming.net/ (https://houseofthedreaming.net/)
Blood and Lust (https://www.bloodandlust.com/)
https://www.bloodandlust.com/ (https://www.bloodandlust.com/)
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Got an Idea for the Podcast?
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EMAIL: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.com
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5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
27 ratings
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