Why the ancient English tradition of chasing a giant cheese down a steep hill is gathering crowds from around the world. Also: a life saving donation from a stranger half a world away; and Brazil's beatboxing nuns.
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Folge vom 31.05.2025The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese
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Folge vom 24.05.2025The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental healthWe hear how a man travelling the world with a cuddly duck has encouraged thousands to open up about mental health problems. Also: a roaring success for India's lions; and Kermit the Frog urges graduates to leap together.Presenter: Valerie Sanderson Music: Iona Hampson
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Folge vom 17.05.2025The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire othersListener Tania tells us how stories on The Happy Pod helped her fight for life after a near fatal mountain fall. Now she's determined to inspire others. Also: a park designed in a computer game becomes a reality; why happiness boosts vaccines; and the cheerleading businessmen.
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Folge vom 10.05.2025The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30sWe meet a man learning to read in his thirties, and inspiring others. He overcame embarrassment to share his journey on his TikTok, Oliver Speaks. Also: laughter yoga; rehoming chimps; and an 81-year-old female Ironman.