{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/1ac1e160-dbf7-41e4-b3c3-edcaba28f7a6/6823ddd868999864d6d38b37?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"History of the Hens Night","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610bc2b274807599cd971e3b/1747635406854-9dfd88c0-84f7-49ae-ad88-764a67848152.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Before the sashes and strippers, there were sacred dances, hair offerings, and goddess worship. In this episode, Monika O’Hanlon traces the wild history of the hen’s night — from Ancient Greece to modern-day karaoke chaos.</p><p>We explore global pre-wedding rituals, feminist twists, and how queering the hen’s night is reshaping tradition. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and occasionally penis-shaped.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>New episodes every Wednesday. Follow&nbsp;<em>The StickyBeak</em>&nbsp;and tell a mate!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To read more about Yolŋu culture check out the resources below.</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://yolnguknowledgeframework.com.au/home-eng/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://yolnguknowledgeframework.com.au/home-eng/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.dhimurru.com.au/yolngu-culture.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.dhimurru.com.au/yolngu-culture.html</a></p><p><a href=\"https://yirrkala.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://yirrkala.com/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.commonground.org.au/article/yolngu-ways-of-learning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.commonground.org.au/article/yolngu-ways-of-learning</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode was brought to you by </strong><a href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tüt</strong></a><strong>, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Got an Idea for the Podcast?</strong></p><p><strong>I’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like me to explore or someone you think would make a great guest, flick me a message.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EMAIL: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.com</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thestickybeakpodcast?igsh=aG9nMmtvMm00bGx6&amp;utm_source=qr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a><strong>: @thestickybeakpodcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thestickybeakpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TIKTOK: </strong></a><strong>@thestickybeakpodcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a><strong>: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon</strong></p>","author_name":"Monika O'Hanlon"}