{"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-edcaba28f7a6/694203d6443ad98913c133b1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Boobs, Bras & Bulletproof Myths: The Strange History of the Bra","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610bc2b274807599cd971e3b/1765932760773-f3b6784d-c687-41b0-8b58-2c085c41423b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>From ancient Minoan boob-lifters to bullet bras, biohazard lingerie, and a surprisingly famous handkerchief hack — this episode dives chest-first into the strange, political, and occasionally ridiculous&nbsp;<strong>history of the bra</strong>.</p><p>Host&nbsp;<strong>Monika O’Hanlon</strong>&nbsp;unhooks the truth behind corsets and control, wartime steel rationing, Wonderbra marketing stunts, feminist myths, and bras designed to do far more than just lift and separate — including ones that double as gas masks.</p><p>This is a cultural history of lingerie, feminism, fashion, and obsession: who bras were really made for, what they’ve symbolised over time, and why we’re still arguing about them today.</p><p>It’s a story of cleavage, control, rebellion — and yes, just the right amount of jiggle.</p><p>Thanks to&nbsp;<strong>Mel</strong>&nbsp;for requesting this episode. If you’ve got a strange, curious, or controversial topic you want investigated next, get in touch via the contact details below.</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\"><strong>https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak is about to go to&nbsp;two episodes a week!</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Wednesdays:&nbsp;Your regular deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and wonderfully strange stories from around the world.</strong></li><li><strong>Mondays:&nbsp;A brand-new episode all about&nbsp;YOUR stories&nbsp;— the wild, funny, and outrageous confessions you send in.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Got a story to share? Be a StickyBeak and submit it here: </strong><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform</strong></a><strong>! 🦜</strong></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><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><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><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"}