The Swiss Sport Fought in Sawdust — and Won With a Cow

Schwingen is one of Switzerland’s oldest and most beloved traditions — a form of wrestling fought in sawdust, governed by ritual, and rooted in rural life. In this documentary-style episode, Mon traces its history from Alpine pastures to national festivals, and examines how women are reshaping a sport built on centuries of tradition. A HUGE thank you to Vroni Brun for sharing her experiences. This episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown. https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/ 🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak will be returning to two episodes a week! Wednesdays: Your regular deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and wonderfully strange stories from around the world. Mondays: A brand-new episode all about YOUR stories — the wild, funny, and outrageous confessions you send in. Got a story to share? Be a StickyBeak and submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform! 🦜 Got an Idea for the Podcast? 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. EMAIL: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.com INSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcast TIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon Hosted on Acast.