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Since the launch of ChatGPT in November last year, there's been a wave of popular demand for AI technology. The chatbot reached 100 million users in record time, with its appeal stretching far beyond the tech-savvy. After all, it can write essays and songs, summarise documents and hold human-like conversations. But the rapid advances are causing concern in some quarters. In late March, the Future of Life Institute think tank published a pretty direct open letter calling for a six-month pause in the training of AI systems, saying that they shouldn't be allowed to go any further than Open AI's GPT-4 model.  But isn't AI going to make all of our lives easier? What are the counter-arguments in favour of further developing AI? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Can deep sleep help stop dementia?⁠ ⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠ ⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast : 4/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's as kids in the school playground, fooling around with our first partner as a teenager or with our own kids when we become parents, tickling is generally synonymous with moments of playful fun. Of course tickling can bring on strong reactions and some people hate it, so it's important to only do it to someone if they're not objecting, no matter how harmless it might seem to you. Some people are just way more sensitive to it than others, and might start laughing or cringing at the slightest touch, or even in anticipation of being tickled. Why are some parts of our bodies more sensitive to tickling than others? Why can't I tickle myself? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Can deep sleep help stop dementia?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around the age of 4, children develop a preference for using one of their hands to complete certain tasks, like drawing for example. The same goes for foot preference, when it comes to which foot they use to start going up a flight of stairs, or to kick a ball. It even goes for our eyes and ears. Generally when a child reaches the age of five, their preference for using one side of the body to carry out tasks is truly ingrained. This developmental process is known as right-left asymmetry. According to the US National Library of Medicine, 85-90% of adults are right-handed. What dictates whether we prefer using our left or right hand? Isn't being left-handed hereditary? Why do people say that left-handed people are more creative? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Is eating bread actually bad for you?⁠ ⁠How can I eat healthy on a budget?⁠ ⁠Are men still being paid more than women?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up on life updates over a drink or dinner, making vague plans to see one another again in the coming weeks and then not end up seeing the person for another six months after anyway! That pattern probably sounds familiar to a lot of you, and it's become known as catch-up culture. Isn't that just what a normal friendship looks like when you get into adulthood? What's problematic about catch-up culture though? Can it be hard to find time to fit friends in though?  ⁠⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What are the dangers of hustle culture?⁠ ⁠What is Stan Culture ?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may remember hearing about ancient Greek hero Ulysses in school lessons. He's the central character in Homer's Odyssey. As legend goes, after fighting for a decade in the Trojan war, Ulysses wandered the world for another 10 years to get back home to his wife and son. On his enforced travels, Ulysses suffered danger, adversity and loneliness throughout. Spanish psychiatrist Joseba Achotegui saw similarities in the plight of modern-day migrants. In 2003, he came up with the term ‘Ulysses Syndrome', to describe the negative feelings that such scenarios can bring on. These ordinary people often have no choice but to behave like heroes. What type of people are affected by Ulysses Syndrome? How is migration linked to Ulysses Syndrome? What are the symptoms of Ulysses Syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is Truth Social?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is the Karpman drama triangle?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 9/11/2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Algae is an aquatic plant that grows in most fresh and saltwater bodies across the world. There are over 40,000 species of algae, and they range in size from microscopic to giant kelp and seaweed plants. Many species of algae are edible, and have been consumed for thousands of years by humans for their unique taste and nutritional benefits. Algae is highly nutritious. In most algae types, you will find complete proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. They also contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and other elements that can support your health. What are some of the benefits of eating algae? What type of algae is good for the health? How can algae benefit vegans? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠ ⁠What are pick me boys?⁠ ⁠Can naps keep the brain healthy?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 8/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

he last two and a half years have caused a lot of us to reassess our priorities in life. Are we really living our lives to the full? Are there new experiences that we should be trying out? Within that context, an alternative nomadic lifestyle called vanlife has seen a resurgence.  It's been around since the 1960s, when hippies would travel across the United States in vans. But social media has made it trendy again, and in particular Instagram where the #vanlife hashtag has over 13 million posts. Essentially, vanlife is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: living in a van. It's a minimalist lifestyle, which also grants the freedom to travel and be adventurous. What are some of the coolest things about vanlife? How do I know if the van lifestyle is for me?  ⁠⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Can I get health benefits from masturbation?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 25/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trend, which emerged in certain feminist movements in the 1960s, has been spreading on social networks since 2020, notably under the #NoBra banner. And it seems the trend may be lasting despite the worst of Covid hopefully being behind us. We've recently seen A-Listers like Dua Lipa, Kirsten Stewart and Lily Allen go braless in public, with the Daily Mail referring to “the great underwear-free revolution that started during lockdown”. What is the point of bras? Why would there be an “underwear-free revolution” if bras have all these benefits? Should women ditch the bras? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Is Bullet Train the new John Wick?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How does "death cleaning" help you declutter your life?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get verrucas?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 15/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also known as plantar warts, verrucas are usually found on the soles of the feet, but can sometimes be seen between the toes or on the heels too. You may remember catching one at your school swimming lessons as a child. Verrucas have a reputation for being a nuisance. Firstly, let's face it, like all kinds of warts they're pretty unsightly. They look like small, rough, thickened skin. But that's not the only reason why they're a pain. If you're unlucky, they can take time to go away, and come back over and over again. Verrucas are grown inwards and have a black pinpoint in the centre which is called the “wart seed”. That's basically where your blood has clotted on the surface of your skin. So what are the main causes behind verrucas then? Are they dangerous? Do you have any tips for avoiding getting a verruca? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?⁠ ⁠What are the most addictive foods?⁠ ⁠Is period underwear really better for the environment?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Side, stomach or back; what kind of sleeper are you? Some people say that our sleeping position reflects what kind of person we are. .. While we can't really comment on how much truth there is to that, we can say for sure that it has an impact on sleep quality and consequently our mood in the morning. Let's take a few minutes to talk about our personal favourites. Well I usually sleep on my back with my arms over my head! Is that good or bad? What about stomach sleeping? What about the snorers out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : August 6th, 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 30/11/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, with an average of 98 million cups consumed in the UK every day, according to the British Coffee Association. In moderation, there are plenty of benefits to be gained from drinking coffee, but there can also be some negative side effects, in particular due to its caffeine content. Decaf is an alternative, but is it really healthier? Our bodies don't all process caffeine in the same way. It also depends on our sleep quality and the dose of caffeine. What effects can caffeine have on our bodies? How is decaf actually produced? What about the benefits of drinking coffee? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is the 12 week method for achieving your goals?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can this budgeting method help us save better?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is taking milk with coffee good for you?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 21/07/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the warning signs of a toxic friendship? Today is World Friendship Day, a chance to reflect on how important friends are in our lives. Generally speaking, having friends is a positive thing which brings us moments of fun and joy. But toxic friendships can exist too and in such cases, the relationship can be more of a burden than anything else, for one of the people involved at least! Let's talk about some of the red flags that can help you identify them. First things first, why is it called a toxic friendship? What are the most common toxic friend behaviours?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Do I have generalised anxiety disorder?⁠ ⁠Why do friend breakups hurt so much?⁠ ⁠Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the latest advances in lung cancer treatment? In April 2022, findings from the large scale CheckMate 816 clinical trial were presented to the American Association for Cancer Research. The trial looked into the effectiveness of immunotherapy drug Nivolumab, combined with chemotherapy to treat lung cancer patients. The findings were promising, showing that this particular treatment combination can delay the progression or return of cancer.  How common is lung cancer and how does it start? What are the most prominent treatment options? Should we expect this treatment to become used widely?  ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 9/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can all picture someone. A friend who once meant a lot. The person you could call anytime, the one you'd lose track of time with. Maybe they're still in your life. Or maybe they're not. And if they aren't… does that automatically mean something went wrong? Friendships aren't fixed, they shift and change, just like we do. How long does it actually take to become friends? So where does this seven-year idea come from? So what happens after seven years? But should we take these numbers literally? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do friend breakups hurt so much? How can I recognise a flying monkey, the narcissistic abuser's best friend? How do I know when to end a friendship? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion?  On 15th June 2022, American internet giant Microsoft cut off Internet Explorer, its long standing web browser. At the end of the 1990s and through to the 2000s, it set the standard when it came to browsers. In 2004 it had a usage share of as high as 95%, a figure which was under 1% by the time it closed, according to Irish traffic analysis website StatCounter. How did its decline come around? Why did people start using other browsers?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is Face Wine, the latest viral beauty product from Tiktok?⁠ ⁠What are the signs you might have sleep apnea?⁠ ⁠Can carbon farming help us reach net zero by 2050?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're only a quarter of the way through 2023, and already we've seen a number of unexpected images go viral. Examples include Pope Francis wearing a white Balenciaga puffer jacket, Donald Trump being arrested at the foot of the Trump Tower in New York, and Barack Obama and Angela Merkel sharing an ice cream on the beach.  So what do these viral images all have in common? Well of course they weren't real! They were all generated by AI apps, which as you may know are now able to create images based on text prompts in a matter of seconds. So how can I tell fake from real then? What about clues in the images themselves? What about clues in the images themselves? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠ ⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 17/04/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Polish-American man Leo Gerstenzang is credited with inventing the humble cotton bud in the 1920s, an item which has since gone on to be used for many different purposes, having originally been thought up as a baby hygiene product.Yougov research from 2019 found that 62% of Brits use cotton buds to clean their ears, and 22% of us only use them for that purpose. That's particularly true for men, given women are more likely to use them for touching up nail polish mistakes, or applying make up.  But you may well have heard warnings that cotton buds can be bad for you. 2019 also saw the unlikely case of a man who developed a severe bacterial infection, which sprread to the lining of his brain, after the tip of a cotton bud got stuck inside his ear. He ended up having a seizure and had to be treated at University Hostpital Coventry, according to Livescience.com. How can I clean my ears then? Are there any safe ways? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do some men get ill after they orgasm?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is nostalgia good or bad for us?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you go back to early social media days, it was somewhat rare. But nowadays the practice of sadfishing is widespread, among celebs, influencer wannabes and average Joes alike. Since the advent of social media, we've gotten used to seeing highlight reels of people's lives on our newsfeeds. But in recent years, people have been more and more willing to share posts about moments of sadness, rather than acting like everything's perfect all the time. More authentic, or simply another veiled form of attention seeking and like hunting? The practice has been labelled sadfishing. How did the term come to be created? How widespread is sadfishing then? Are we saying it's all about getting more likes then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do we forget our dreams?⁠ ⁠What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?⁠ ⁠What is kinkeeping, the invisible workload often done by women?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This kind of one-way relationship is generally between a fan and a public figure or fictional character. It's about the feeling of familiarity or even friendship we feel for a celeb without ever actually having had any direct interaction with them. Most of the time of course, said celeb doesn't even know we exist. After all, depending on their stature, they may have millions of fans, but there's only one of them!  It's a very modern-day phenomenon, isn't it? Are parasocial relationships problematic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do women live longer than men?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does money really make us happy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 01/08/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a Jama Dermotology study of 3,316 American women in 2016, 83.8% reported removing at least some of their pubic hair. The most common hair removal methods are waxing, shaving and lasering. Over half of the respondents cited hygiene reasons for doing so, but in reality there may be health risks associated with the practice. How did female pubic hair get to be out of fashion? What are the actual functions of pubic hair? Are there any other risks?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU?⁠ ⁠Why is Elvis known as the King?⁠ ⁠Is the menopause still a taboo subject?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 6/7/2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do I have generalised anxiety disorder? Generalised anxiety disorder is a psychological condition, which affects around 3% of all people, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. But it seems to affect certain groups disproportionately. For example, women are twice as likely to be affected as men. Furthermore, less than half of people with GAD receive treatment. What are the symptoms I should be looking out for? What's the best way to go about seeking treatment?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do friend breakups hurt so much?⁠ ⁠Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?⁠ ⁠Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Masturbation tends to be somewhat of a taboo topic in society, often down to religious or spiritual beliefs.  You've probably also heard some of the common myths about it leading to blindness, erectile dysfunction or infertility. Needless to say, these are false. And the air of shame around masturbation need not be there, as it's perfectly natural and in fact there are several health benefits.  What are some of these benefits then? Does masturbating affect men and women differently? Is there a ‘good' or ‘bad' way to masturbate? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?⁠ ⁠Does voluntourism do more harm than good?⁠ ⁠Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 2010, Japanese writer Mari Kondo changed how we think about organisation and decluttering with her bestseller The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Behind the book's grand title is a simple premise: anything that doesn't bring you joy should be thrown away.  Since then, a new and somewhat similar trend caught on in the late 2010s: death cleaning. It's mainly designed for people entering the final stages of their life, and making sure they don't overboard before passing away. People started talking about death cleaning in 2018, when Stockholm-based artist and widow Margareta Magnusson published a book called The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Since then, the trend has started catching on. The name comes from the Swedish döstädning: a combination of the word “dö”, which means death, and “standing”, which means cleaning.  How did Magnusson come up with the term? Where does death cleaning fit in alongside other minimalist trends? From what age do people start death cleaning? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is BookTok?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the romance gap?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes there's a very thin line between friendship and love. You spend time with someone, you've got things in common, you make each other laugh.Things can easily get blurry. Imagine you've recently met someone and really hit it off; you're at each other's places all the time, maybe you've even kissed once or twice on a night out. Maybe it's gone further than that. A Define the Relationship conversation or DTR for short, is a useful, if sometimes awkward chat that many people have when in a blossoming relationship. Without having a DTR, it can be difficult to put a label on it. But one has emerged which might fit the bill. The notion of a “situationship” has become more and more widespread, with the hashtag having recorded over 350 million views on Tiktok for example. What are the telltale signs? Why are more and more people winding up in situationships? How can I avoid a situationship? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Which foods are best for burning fat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is intuitive eating?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Are you a time optimist?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 8/8/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all yawn regularly, without giving it much thought most of the time. Harvard Health Publishing says that people yawn between 5 and 20 times per day on average. Indeed, it's a completely involuntary reflex which sets in very early on in our existence, as fetuses in our mother's womb. Yawning mobilizes the respiratory, face and neck muscles, and is often associated with a feeling of relaxation and well-being. Nevertheless, it's often perceived as something we do when we're bored or tired. As a result, it can be considered impolite to yawn when someone else is talking or without placing your hand over your mouth. Does yawning serve a purpose? So why do I yawn when my partner does, even if I'm not tired? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Can I get health benefits from masturbation?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does voluntourism do more harm than good?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 29/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Petrol prices have been on the rise of late, in particular since the US-Israel war with Iran began. It feels like every time you need to fill up, a little extra has been added on to the cost. Naturally, a lot of people are looking for ways to consume less without necessarily giving up their car completely. And the good news is there are a few simple and effective tricks that can help you lower the bill. Is that really true that driving slower saves money? What about repairing my car? How can I find the cheapest petrol stations? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠How can I save on my water bill? How does doom spending stop us from saving money? Could the 6-1 method help you save money on groceries? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 27th August to 4th September 2023, Burning Man is set to return to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada for the first time since 2019, with an authorised population of 87,000 people. This event sees artists, creators and community-makers gather to celebrate self-expression. Every August, a temporary real city is set up to accommodate the festival. It actually becomes one of the most populated cities in Nevada during the event. Festivities end with a huge bonfire, where a large wooden effigy is burned, hence the name.  How did the event come to be? What happens during the event? Why is there a Burning Man? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Are women really more emotional than men?⁠ ⁠Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?⁠ ⁠What is the Smurfette Principle?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smartphones only really entered our lives within the last 10 to 15 years, but they've since become indispensable. And it can even be hard to put them down when nighttime falls. According to Reviews.org, 60% of Americans sleep with their phone at night. How about you? You may think that having your phone next to you in bed is harmless, or even helpful. But did you know that sleeping with your phone can actually have negative effects on your health and well-being? Don't mobile phones emit dangerous waves ? Do they also disturb sleep ? Are there any positives to keeping my phone close by at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Are our phones really eavesdropping on us?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I have a healthier relationship with my smartphone?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I beat my smartphone addiction?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 22/07/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're going to talk about a condition that affects millions of people around the world, but is rarely discussed openly. It's called shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis, and it's a type of social anxiety disorder that makes it difficult or impossible to pee in public restrooms or with people nearby. This happens when people are psychologically blocked, which tightens the sphincters - muscles that control the opening and closing of the bladder outlet. It refers to both a minor passing discomfort and an extreme situation that literally prevents a person from relieving themselves when not alone or not in private restrooms.  How common of a condition is it? Is it the fear of being seen or heard that causes this disorder? What can be done to address these blockages? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠How can I reduce my belly fat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the health benefits of algae?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In early 2023, dating site Eharmony released findings from a survey of over 1000 singletons. The research found that on average they spent 55 minutes per day logged in to the dating app, with six conversations on the go at the same time. Despite that, as many as 70% of those surveyed felt heavy dating app usage had a negative impact on their mental health. Spending so much energy on dating can get overwhelming, but fear not. I'm here to tell you about a solution which could help you take back control of your love life: the zero date. The idea was invented back in 2018 by American entrepreneur Christina Wallace.  What's it all about then? What's the difference between a zero date and a regular first date then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I move house stress-free?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although it is quite usual to find insects in markets in both Africa and Asia it is rather more unusual for people in the West to eat them. However, with increased awareness of animal welfare and environmental concerns around eating meat people are beginning to think more seriously about insects as food rather than something to be swatted. The problem is that a lot of people find eating bugs pretty off putting, but now scientists have discovered that mealworms, traditionally used as pet food or as bait for fishing, have a rather meat-like flavour when cooked with sugar and could maybe offer new hope to the insects-as-food debate. What are the benefits of eating insects? What are the disadvantages of eating meat? So will we be seeing insects in supermarkets soon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : 27 septembre 2022 To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 14/1/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the American National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, around 9% of the US population are affected by an eating disorder. We've all heard of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, which are among the most commonly diagnosed. But there is also orthorexia. It's called orthorexia, coming from the Latin words “orthos”, meaning correct and “orexis”, meaning appetite. American doctor Steven Bratman coined the term in 1997. To put it simply, orthorexia is a need to eat healthy at all costs, to the extent that it becomes an obsession. Those affected start cutting out certain foods completely, or even seeing them as dangerous when they're not really. Scientifically speaking, orthorexia isn't recognised as an eating disorder in its own right, at least not yet. So it's hard to find any precise data on how many people are affected. But it's still more dangerous than you might think. Isn't eating healthily recommended by medical professionals? How can I find out if I suffer from orthorexia? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why were the queen's bees told of her death?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The announcement of the  sad news of the Queen's passing, like all of the events following her death, followed strict protocol. The Prime Minister was informed using a pre-arranged code  “London Bridge is down”. And somewhere, deep in the gardens of Buckinham palace, the royal beekeeper informed the royal bees. That's right the beekeeper, John Chapple, who's been the Queen's beekeeper for 15 years and takes care of up to a million bees, personally went to each hive in both Buckingham palace and Clarence house,  to let them know that the queen was dead. Interviewed for the daily mail he said ‘You knock on each hive and say, ‘The mistress is dead, but don't you go. Your master will be a good master to you.' He then said a little prayer and put a black ribbon on each hive. Why does he tell the bees? Where does this tradition come from ? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠ ⁠Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles?⁠ ⁠What did the Jane Collective do for US women's rights?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 22/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah, the gentle rumble of a washing machine spinning in the middle of the night… practical  but is it really saving you money? In the UK, many households are on time-of-use tariffs like Economy 7. It's often seen as a smart choice, but in reality, whether it pays off depends entirely on your routine. In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How does doom spending stop us from saving money? Are budget food brands really worth the savings they offer? What does the popcorn index teach us about the economy? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaving food out for the birds seems like a harmless and even generous idea, but research by the British Trust for Ornithology is showing that bird feeders might be doing more harm than good. Between 2008 and 2018, chaffinch numbers dropped by 29 per cent in the UK, while 67 per cent of the country's greenfinches were lost, the study reveals. How do bird feeders spread this disease? How can I keep using my bird feeder safely? Are there other ways to support birdlife in your garden? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I improve my concentration at work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, the disorder affecting Justin Bieber⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 11/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for a man, or 4 or more drinks for a woman, in about 2 hours, and the UK has a rather notorious reputation for drinking to excess, especially when abroad. But according to a 2022 survey from Drinkaware, 26 % so nearly a third of 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are now completely teetotal, meaning they do not drink at all. Add to this that 29% of pub visits and 37% of restaurant visits are also alcohol free. While the non-alcoholic beverage market has grown over 506 % since 2015 and it is pretty clear that sobriety or at least being "sober curious" a search term that actually peaked in 2021 following the pandemic might be the new normal in the UK. So could binge drinking be a thing of the past? What else has caused this change? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Is it bad to drink water with a meal?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is physical contact important for our health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 6/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbie has quite the impressive CV. She has had over 150 careers including fashion editor, surgeon and astronaut - enough to inspire any young fan. But what she has career-wise, she lacks when it comes to inclusivity. Barbie is usually blond, perfect and impossibly proportioned - there is a reason Margo Robbie is playing her in the latest Barbie film. But this is finally going to change: Barbie is becoming more inclusive. Mattel is launching a new ‘Fashonista line' which will include barbies with various disabilities, making it the most inclusive Barbie line to date. What does an inclusive Barbie look like? Why has it taken so long to have an inclusive Barbie? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I reduce my belly fat?⁠ ⁠What are the health benefits of algae?⁠ ⁠Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've probably already walked by a stranger spreadeagled on the ground. Chances are that if you saw several people already offering assistance, you carried on walking by. That's due to what is known as the bystander effect. The bystander effect is a psychosocial phenomenon which typically crops up in emergency situations. It shows that the more other people are already intervening to help, the less likely we are to do so ourselves. On the other hand, the likelihood of stepping in increases when you're the only person present. How does psychology explain this phenomenon? What are some well-known examples? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Why do some people believe in ghosts?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the placebo effect and how does it work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could chronoworking make you work more efficiently?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 16/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In any given week in England, 3 in 100 people are suffering from depression, according to a NatCen Social Research study published in 2014. Depression can affect anyone, regardless of age or social class. Everybody experiences different moods. You might find yourself feeling happy during the day, sad at times, or even just okay. Those with mood disorders experience these same emotions, but for longer periods of time and with higher intensity, to the extent that it can affect their daily lives. Depression is an example of a mood disorder. What's the difference between feeling down and being depressed? What causes depression? Are there other symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How does pollution affect my mental health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is moaning and grumbling good for mental health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 15/10/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've talked about the rise of masculinism in the past on Do You Really Know and today's subject is linked to the kind of traditional narratives that misogynistic men like to support.  You know the type of views I mean: men are supposed to be strong, authoritative and physically imposing. Women, on the other hand, are expected to be gentle, compliant and ideally, not too independent. Since when do people choose their partners based on their exercise regime? How do pilates girls feel about being objectified in such a creepy way? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What do masculinists mean by a "soyboy"? Why has far-right terrorism increased so much? How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diarrhea is a common ailment that affects many of us, from time to time. While it's often the subject of off-colour jokes, in reality it's the number two cause of death in children under five years old, after pneumonia. It accounts for over 500,000 child deaths each year according to the World Health Organisation, making it a major public health issue. The majority of these cases are recorded in the developing world, due to a lack of safe drinking water. That isn't so likely to be a problem in the Western world, but still, if your diarrhea lasts longer than a few days, or you notice certain unusual symptoms, then it might actually be a sign of a more serious health problem, so you'll want to get it checked out.  What exactly is diarrhea? So where does diarrhea actually come from? How can I identify the cause of my diarrhea? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is the great unretirement?⁠ ⁠What is K-Pop?⁠ ⁠Am I fexting in my relationships like the Bidens?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The strange experience of deja vu sometimes lasts just a matter of milliseconds. Nonetheless it can still catch you off guard and be pretty unsettling. Deja vu means “already seen” in French. It refers to the sense of having already seen or experienced something you're confronted with, even though you know that you have never actually seen it before. For example, you visit a new city for the first time in your life, but at a precise moment you get the feeling like you've walked down a certain street in the past. According to Psychology Today, it occurs in 60 - 70% of people from time to time, while research suggests more than 97% of us have experienced it at least once in our lives. Has it always existed? Have scientific studies been able to shed any light on it? Can deja vu be dangerous? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Can you train your brain like a muscle?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 16/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices