Thank you so much for popping by for episode 30 of the series!

To celebrate I’ve got a bit of a risqué one for you today – so if there are little ears hanging about you might want to save this one for a little later or pop on some headphones. 

So a couple of weeks ago I shared an episode about the furry fandom (if you haven’t listened to that one, it’s definitely worth checking out), but in today's chat we dig a little deeper… I speak with Rune who is a Scaly – they’re also part of the furry community (we do go into what one actually is in this chat), but we also explore the more “mature” side of the subculture.

Now this convo was recorded about 3 years ago and at the time Rune was using he/him pronouns, since then they have come out as non-binary. I’ll give you a bit more of an update at the end, but for now… strap in… because things are about to get spicy! Enjoy.

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In the spirit of the 2024 Olympic Games we’re revisiting a wonderful conversation I had a few years ago for my Living with Mon series. It's a chat with the legendary Luke Reynolds, a professional strongman – this guys is an absolute beast!

We caught up at a weird time, it was deep covid, so A LOT has happened since then. I love this conversation and I hope you do too.

A massive thank you to Luke for taking the time to have a chinwag.

You can find him on Instagram here: @Luke_bluemountain_reynolds

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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 terrifying, the Bermuda Triangle actually is. This episode is pretty spooky, so just a heads up - but I really loved making it, I hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for the request Emma! If you have an idea for an episode please get in touch, all my contact details are blow.

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Today's episode came to be after a recent trip to Mondello, Sicily. We kept seeing these flower pots in the shape of heads - they were everywhere.

So I did a bit of Googling and found out these vases originate come from a legend called Testa di Moro – a tale of love, betrayal and revenge.

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Today’s episode is a bit of a blast from the past, it’s a chat I had a few years ago with the lovely Haruka – or Haru. It was for a series I did called Living with Mon, a series about people who lead interesting or alternative lifestyles. Furries have always intrigued me, so when I got the opportunity to speak with one… I pounced…

There’s a lot to the Furry subculture so I actually did two interviews. One with Haru who you’ll be hearing from in a moment, she’s just part of the furry fandom. The other conversation I had was with a “Scalie” known as Rune. Scalies are also part of the Furry community but in this conversation we explored the more “mature” side of the subculture. After this episode I definitely recommend checking it out, you can listen here. Going back to today’s episode - We cover a lot, and I definitely urge you to go into this with an open mind. There are a number of common misconceptions about the scene, and we’re going to de-bunk a few of them. As always I’ll check back in at the end, for now though - enjoy.

A big thank you to our guest Haru

TWITTER (X): @PuppyHaruka

Check out Haru's Twitch account here

Watch, The Fandom: A Furry Documentary here

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Quick disclaimer - as this episode does touch on some tricky topics about death, mental health and violence, if you’re not feeling it – maybe save this one for another time and check out last week's special Pride episode.

This week, after a few “lighter” episodes we’re going spooky again… you are in for a treat because we’re going to hear from the delightful Nicole, or Cole Amber as she's known on Insta. 

She’s many many things including a Paranormal Researcher, Urban Legends & Folklore enthusiast and a lover of Memento Mori – she’s ALSO a Dark Tourist which I though was a cool title (hence the name of this ep).

She’s amazing - so knowledgeable and passionate about what she does, and although she often delves in the darker side of life, she makes it really positive – which I think is such a gift.

Also we did have some tech issues – I’m not convinced it wasn’t paranormal activity – so some of the audio is a bit funky BUT it’s not like that the whole way through – so apologies, it is SO worth a listen.

Follow Nicole here...

INSTAGRAM: @ahauntedhistory_

TIKTOK: @ahauntedhistory

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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’re also going to delve into Queer culture and hear from some absolute legends. 

And it doesn’t matter if you’re queer or identify as straight, whatever - this episode is all about celebration, resilience and coming together in all our different forms. Also, I don’t want to toot my own horn but it’s really interesting. So without further ado – let’s dive on in…

Check out Queer artist Eureka’s work below 👇

INSTAGRAM: @eurekaartist

http://eurekamichael.blogspot.com/?m=1

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Here’s a list of support organizations and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in Australia:

QLife

   - Website: (https://www.qlife.org.au/)

   - Description: Provides anonymous and free LGBTQIA+ peer support and referral via phone and web chat.

   - Phone: 1800 184 527

Minus18

   - Website: (https://www.minus18.org.au/)

   - Description: Youth-led organization focused on improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth through education, events, and resources.

Black Rainbow

   - Website:(https://www.blackrainbow.org.au/)

   - Description: An advocacy platform and support network for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+ people.

ACON

   - Website: (https://www.acon.org.au/)

   - Description: Specializes in HIV prevention, HIV support, and LGBTQIA+ health.

Queer Organizations for Being a Good Ally (Australia-Wide)

PFLAG Australia

   - Website: [pflag.org.au](https://www.pflag.org.au/)

   - Description: A support network for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQIA+ people.

Rainbow Families

   - Website: [rainbowfamilies.com.au](https://www.rainbowfamilies.com.au/)

   - Description: Supports LGBTQIA+ parents and their families, offering resources and community connections.

The Equality Project

   - Website: [theequalityproject.org.au](https://www.theequalityproject.org.au/)

   - Description: Focuses on creating a more inclusive and equal Australia through education, training, and advocacy.

Queer Organizations for Educational Resources (Australia-Wide)

The Pinnacle Foundation

   - Website: (https://thepinnaclefoundation.org/)

Twenty10

   - Website: (https://www.twenty10.org.au/)

   - Description: Provides support services, including housing, mental health, and social support for LGBTQIA+ young people.

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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. However our flight kept getting delayed. Now as this episode is featuring some extra special guests, and of course because it’s about Pride – I just can’t half ass it. And I really want to do this episode justice SO with that in mind – we’re pushing it back a week – we’re going to “extend” Pride celebrations – it’s gonna be fab. 

So this week I’ve dug into my box of treasures and... in the spirit of travelling I’ve pulled out an episode from an old series I did called Trips with Mon. Now this is something completely different to what we’ve been listening to on this pod so far. It’s an immersive audio trip around the world. I came up with the concept during covid, because of course we weren’t able to travel. We’re going to listen to the first ep – to give you a bit of a taste. It’s the “travel” ep – complete with a full inflight service. Because of the nature of this series, it’s best listened to in a quiet space with headphones or earbuds. I’ve also linked to the rest of the series below if you want to check it out. So without further ado – sit back, relax and let the good times roll…

Listen to the rest of Trips with Mon here: https://podfollow.com/1631050662

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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 a collector of human remains and artefacts.

Now my algorithm is pretty strange, I go to some weird and wonderful places. And something which really caught my eye recently was “professional slap” videos. The clips have been going viral, they’re so brutal. I went into an absolute worm hole with these videos… and someone who really stood out to me was a guy named Brian Ellis – AKA The Predator. I reached out on Instagram, and within a few days we were sitting down for a chat. I am over the moon to be able to share with you our conversation. Despite his nickname, Brian is so lovely – and incredibly talented. So without further ado… here’s Brian…

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TIKTOK: bellis8pbp

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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 this interest on anyone. Nick was really keen to bust some myths as there’s a lot of misconceptions about the collecting world – especially when you’re dealing with human body parts. We talk about everything from the practicalities of collecting and the ethics, to Nick’s private collection and to those big ticket items he would love to get his hands on.

I do want to put in a disclaimer here – as I said we do talk about some pretty dark and heavy topics.

You really are in for a treat, Nick’s great and this is such a fascinating conversation. So without further ado – let’s dive in….

Contact Nick on..

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nickchopper_?igsh=Yml4cG5vY2FibHY0

TIKTOK: @nickchopper_

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