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The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese
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…
9 months ago
The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health
We 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 f…
9 months ago
The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others
Listener 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 othe…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s
We meet a man learning to read in his thirties, and inspiring others. He overcame embarrassment to share his journey on his TikTok, Oliver Speaks. Al…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
A group of lions rescued from Ukraine are roaring again. Their new homes were built with money donated globally. Also: the paralysed man who's comple…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
A special episode of The Happy Pod for International Dance Day. From the Royal Opera House in London, we are hearing stories from performers and chor…
10 months ago
The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
After Dave's video rental store was forced to close, he created a space for his most loyal customer, Christina, so she could stick to her vital daily…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases of Tuberculosis. Also: the Malaria vaccine provi…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Le Pen vows to fight political ban
French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally. Also: mobile number mix-up blamed for White House security breac…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
Meet the man dedicating his life to helping thousands of stray dogs. Also: the childhood sweethearts who reunited after 85 years, and Baileigh Sinam…
10 months, 3 weeks ago