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 Antarctic tour guide. Absolute legend and a really adventurous soul. You’ll probably hear it in my voice, because of the time difference, I think Gracie might’ve been in the US, we had to do it at like 4 or 5 in the morning in Queensland. But it was so worth it.. I really hope you enjoy it!

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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!

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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 speak about a lot of stuff – from the history of Burlesque and Fou Fou’s introduction to the artform, to her creative process, being a woman in the entertainment industry and misconceptions about the scene.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Follow Fou Fou Kaboom here:

INSTAGRAM: @foufou.kaboom

WEBSITE: https://www.foufoukaboom.com/

Photo by @atomic.tangerine

Check out the Courtesan here:

https://thecourtesan.co.uk

INSTAGRAM: @courtesanbrixton

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#podcast #interview #burlesque #history #dance

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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 planet.

At the time of this conversation we were in the depth of a Covid 19 lockdown, and death was a major topic around the globe. I found this conversation quite comforting, and incredibly interesting.

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Peter, and I really hope you do to.

With thanks to our guest: Peter Heaven

Read more about Raëlism by following the link below 👇

https://www.rael.org/

Download The Message HERE

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#raelism #aliens #podcast #interview #death #life

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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. As a tribute they put in this interactive installation where you can actually dance on his grave – it’s a bit dark, but I really love it. And it got me thinking, because I don’t really know much about clowns – well until now.. 

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#podcast #clowns #history #fascinating #creepy

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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!

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#crocodiles #interview #croclady #wildlife #Australia

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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 industry and trolling, as well as the ins and outs of the gaming world. 

Follow Joy K here: https://link.space/@iamjoyk?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABpp1utNQU29iJQZjdfovnznjtW1Dc8LZtnDs8Vb-rDSWzY7nusxZn3mPCRQ_aem_AUKXA_HBZ_fWkaHP0jDibkgWQ9MRZP0Lw5xJAdYluQ--MzdpRqFdS91ZKP4ZmMZKPOo

Vice Esports Documentary:

https://youtu.be/of1k5AwiNxI?si=krS8lkaSpd1flDvG

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#esports #interview #gaming #women #femalegamers

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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 making this one, so thank you so much for requesting it Steph.

Today, we're going back in time, revisiting a remarkable event that unfolded in the city of Strasbourg, wayyyy back when. This historical phenomenon, known as the Strasbourg Dancing Plague, is truly bizarre... and absolutely fascinating. I hope you like it!

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#dancing #plague #documentary #entertaining #interesting #independent-creator

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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 it!

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References:

The Automobile: Its First 100 Years - WheelsTV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb3E8GI0vNM&t=211s

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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 my old series, Dying with Mon, and it’s absolutely fascinating. Gazza was just wonderful, she had such a warm presence despite this being over a video call, and that voice – I could’ve listened to her speak all day!

However - I do feel like I have to put in a quick disclaimer. There has been some controversy come up in the media about Damanhur. And although we do touch on it at the end, this episode isn’t about that – I just wanted to learn more about the community and their beliefs. But of course you are entitled to do your own research. 

That being said – this is truly a fascinating conversation, and a lot of what Gazza said I could really relate with. 

I really hope you enjoy it!

Learn more about Damanhur here

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