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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'd like to get in touch - feel free to...

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 the Founder and Primate of the Church of All W...

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 before we get started - as Hetal lives in the middle of...

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 ASAP :) Hello! It's just wonderful to have you with...

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 a little spooky today, because we’re going to hea...

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 best you can with what you have". Enjoy! Matthias...

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 Dominatrix . This was such a wonderful...

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.     Now in our early 30s,...

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 information.

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 different views than my own, live polar opposite...

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 journalist, Maitreya Rael after an extraordinary e...

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 year and the way she spoke about death was so bea...

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 conversation I recorded last year with Reverend Robert Smi...

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 by searching Would You Rather... wherever you get...

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 interesting things. To listen search North East Arn...

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 Samael Dema Gorgon. He’s in charge of the Noosa Tem...

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 little help from Gay’s friend Steve we managed to rec...

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 traditions, and what devotees believe happen when...

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 taken over our screens and our conversations. So w...

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 happens when we die is - we just don’t know. Which is...