The podcast explores the annual cheese rolling event in southwest England, where people chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill. The tradition, dating back centuries, attracts thousands of participants and spectators from around the globe, highlighting its unique and thrilling nature.
The cheese can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers an hour.
The tradition dates back centuries, even continuing during wartime.
Thousands of people attend from all over the world.
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.