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Mugging is a form of robbery that involves violence or the threat of violence against a person in a public place. It's also known as street robbery or personal robbery. However, would-be muggers have been foiled by a recent covert police operation in London which aimed at reducing street theft.  Brave officers posed as potential victims by wearing expensive luxury watches to tempt thieves and hanging around in dangerous places, then when anyone attempted to steal the watches they were arrested by hidden officers lying in wait. And it has been successful, the operation reduced annual watch robberies from 113 to 55 last year in three central London boroughs.  Who are the most likely victims and perpetrators of mugging? So how can you avoid being mugged or minimise the harm if you are attacked? 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 Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 1/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is still palpable, with repercussions stretching across various facets like the economy, education, and health. These sectors took a severe hit due to the virus and the ensuing lockdowns.  On a more personal level, our mental well-being has faced significant challenges. According to the World Health Organistion, the world saw a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide during the first year of the pandemic. Amidst this continued unease, a new sentiment has emerged, and it's been labelled "pandemic skip". What does it mean? Who's most affected by this phenomenon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?⁠ ⁠How can I make and keep my new year's resolutions?⁠ ⁠Why does the year begin on January 1st?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever noticed how your eyelids tend to start twitching at the end of a long day, or when you haven't got enough sleep the previous night? Well, first of all there's no need to panic, it's actually a benign phenomenon. It's known as benign fasciculation syndrome, or myokymia. But still there are some things you can do about it. What can be done to avoid this? What if the problem persists over time? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stop smoking?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the government, air pollution is the “largest environmental risk to public health”, and accounts for between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths each year. But did you know that the air you breathe might be impacting not only your physical health but also your mental well-being? It's the largest environmental risk to public health because harmful pollutants like fine particulate matter, ammonia and nitrogen dioxide get into our bodies, affecting the eyes, nose and throat, heart and blood vessels and the respiratory system. But there are also risks regarding our mental health. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in February 2023 reported on the link between air pollution and psychological disorders. What did the study find? Who can be affected by air pollution? And how can we protect ourselves then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is Hugh Jackman's 85% rule?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is burnout?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Werther effect?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 11/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had the eerie feeling that you're being spied on by your smartphone? You know: you're having dinner with a friend, chatting about how your aging computer is on its last legs, struggling with an old battery and making work a hassle. You've decided it's time to replace it by getting a new one. Lo and behold, the next day, while casually surfing the internet, you're bombarded with ads for shiny new computers, even though you never actually searched for them online.  No need to worry, you're not under surveillance by FBI agents. Apple did admit a few years back that it was listening to iPhone users, but only after the voice assistant was activated. According to American cybersecurity expert Daniel Markuson: "Applications installed on your smartphone are eavesdropping on background noise, including conversations, to collect more information about you. Later on, the data gathered is shared with other devices." But is it just Apple that's doing this? And why would they do this? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the UK's most haunted places to visit?⁠ ⁠Why do we enjoy being scared?⁠ ⁠What is chromophobia?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humans are the only creatures on Earth that shed tears. Whether it's tears of joy, laughter, anger, pain, sadness, or fatigue, the emotions that bring about crying are diverse. You might be familiar with these emotional triggers, but have you ever wondered about the physiological explanations behind them? Let's start by categorising tears into three types. There are "basal" tears that maintain a continuous lubrication of the cornea, "reflex" tears that emerge when you're chopping onions, have dust in your eye, or encounter too much light, and then there are the emotional tears – and they're the ones we're delving into today. What happens in our eyes when we're sad? What about tears of joy then? But why does witnessing someone else cry make us want to do the same? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is the influence of the God complex in the workplace?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why is panto a Christmas tradition in the UK?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why are some kinds of fruit not considered vegan?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever had that moment when you're relishing a juicy fig, and someone drops the bomb that you might be chowing down on a wasp? Surprising as it sounds, it's true. Fig wasps do their thing by pollinating figs from the inside, but unfortunately, they sometimes get stuck in there! Now, bear in mind, these wasps are tiny, at around 1 to 2 mm tiny, so you won't notice them when you take a bite. But, let's switch gears from figs and delve into what makes a fruit not quite as vegan as you might think. There are some steadfast rules for those rocking the vegan lifestyle: no animal flesh, no by-products from livestock like milk, eggs, cheese, or honey, and definitely no additives like E120, a colorant made from insects. That's the universal baseline. Beyond that, depending on personal beliefs, some might steer clear of non-organic or environmentally questionable items. What about fruits that don't quite fit the vegan bill? How do I know if this is the case in my supermarket? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What were the Most Shocking Moments of the Turner Prize?⁠ ⁠What's really in vegan meat substitutes?⁠ ⁠Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/4/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a fan of sitcoms, no doubt you've seen episodes in which the characters were celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. It's a big deal in the UK and Ireland of course, as well as across the pond in North America. Each year in the build up to March 17th, bars and pubs, especially Irish ones, deck themselves out in green and shamrocks. But before it became an excuse to sink a few pints of Guinness with friends, the occasion was originally a religious affair in its native Ireland, centred around the man himself: Saint Patrick. Who exactly was Saint Patrick? Why do we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day? 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: 16/3/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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People often refer to themselves as cat person or dog person, as well as meaning that they prefer this animal to the other, it implies that they identify with certain characteristics associated with their preferred pet, dogs are loyal, cats are smart, dogs can be trained to help people, cats cannot and so on.  The social psychologist Samuel D Gosling of the University of Texas studied the personality traits of so-called “dog people” and “cat people”. He found that cat people tend to score higher on neuroticism and openness to experiences, whereas dog people are more extroverted, agreeable and conscientious. Cat people tend to also be more sensitive, creative and curious, but more prone to anxiety and stress. Whereas dog people, on the other hand, are more sociable, cooperative and reliable, but also more conventional and conformist. But why do these personality traits match with our preference for cats or dogs? And what else makes someone a cat person? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are more and more people paying to find love?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should I start my Christmas shopping in autumn?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a power nap?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 7/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's for the sake of comfort or maintaining good hygiene, many of us opt for taking a shower on a daily basis. Studies have shown it's the most popular shower frequency. Some swear by the virtues of a refreshing morning shower while others like theirs in the evening when winding down and getting ready for bed. But in actual fact, our bodies are pretty adept at self-cleaning. For instance, dead skin cells shed completely naturally! If you're someone who showers more than once a day, you may be stripping away too much sebum, which is a crucial component of the skin's protective barrier. Daily showers also stop us smelling bad, right? Is there a downside to washing too often? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could Britain ever rejoin the EU?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What 5 foods can improve brain performance?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is pandemic skip?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I don't know about you, but I find that there's something about the seaside air which just always makes me relax and puts me in a better mood. As it turns out, that might be more than just my impression. A study conducted by the University of Vienna and published in May 2022 established that living near the sea can have significant effects on health and life expectancy.  Now the idea is not exactly brand new. Way back in the 17th century, English doctor Robert Wittie published a book entitled Scarborough Spa, in which he recommended people take sea baths and walk along the coast to treat certain illnesses.  Why is it good? What about people like me who don't live close to the sea at all then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could custobots do our shopping for us in a few years time?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are some of the more unusual Royal servants jobs from the past?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Are cold showers good for you?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to what proportion of people speak more than one language, estimates vary but the general consensus is that at least half of the world's population do so. If you're bilingual, you may well have encountered a fascinating phenomenon: that a new personality seems to emerge when you switch languages. In March 2017, Quartz ran an article on the subject, written by Nicola Prentis. Prentis included accounts from a number of multilingual people, including Margarita, a Russian-American immigrant who fled the Soviet Union to escape anti-Semitism at the age of 19. Margarita revealed that when she speaks Russian, she feels 'guarded, reserved and uncomfortable.' How is it possible? And are we necessarily more at ease in our own native language? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can you protect yourself from being mugged?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to use less water?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How did Covid lead to the emergence of meta cities?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're well aware of its negative impact on our waistlines and heart health, but sugar also takes a toll on our brains. And it's not just found in the obvious sources like refined sugar from sugarcane or sugar beet – it's lurking in fruits as fructose and in dairy as lactose.  Back in 2015, the World Health Organisation released guidelines recommending adults and children “reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake”, to remain at a healthy weight. The agency also said additional benefits could be yielded by going below 5%. That translate to around 25g, or six teaspoons, of free sugars per day, for a person consuming 2,000 calories. Why do we crave sugar so much despite the associated health risks? And how exactly does sugar affect brain function then? 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: 26/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At some point, we've all probably come up with some flimsy excuses to avoid a night out, a fancy restaurant dinner, or hanging out with friends. Sometimes it's just a lack of enthusiasm, while other times, it's because our wallets are feeling a little bit light.  We all know that leisure activities can put a serious dent in our finances, and when money gets tight, we can end up in a real financial mess. Right now, there's a trend making waves on TikTok called loud budgeting, where folks openly acknowledge their desire not to spend. How does it work then ? But why make such a fuss about it ? How do I get started then ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do dogs often look like their owners?⁠ ⁠How can I free myself from negative thoughts?⁠ ⁠Is intermittent fasting good for your health?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/03/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In July 2023, the White House recognised that the United States was facing a “grave threat” in the form of a highly addictive drug called xylazine, introducing a six-point plan in response.  Dealers mix xylazine into supplies of fentanyl, itself a dangerous drug which kills thousands of Americans each year. The street name for xylazine is “tranq” or “tranq dope”, but it has also been called the “zombie drug”.  What is it made up of? Why did people name it the zombie drug? Has it been seen outside of the US? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is the olive theory from Tiktok?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How does the vagus nerve affect your health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever looked at a piece of toast, a cloud or a nearby house and had the impression there's a face in it, looking right back at you? If you're like most people, it happens to you on a regular basis, and once you've seen the face, you just can't un-see it! It's down to a human tendency known as pareidolia. The psychological phenomenon comes from the Greek words para, meaning “beside” or “beyond” and “idolia”, meaning form or image. It's basically our brains playing tricks on us, but for a very good reason. And it's nothing new either; Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci wrote about it in his notebooks. Pareidolia is an example of apophenia, which is the tendency to make sense of, or connect things that are actually unconnected. Our brains are always looking for patterns in information from the outside world, to use as a basis for the decisions we make.  Do you have any examples? Why does the brain do that then? Are some people more affected than others? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are Christmas adverts so moving?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could Mastodon replace Twitter?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Electric toothbrushes come with a head that makes small circular movements automatically. Studies have shown that, for the same amount of brushing time, they can remove up to twice as much plaque as manual toothbrushes. They also help reduce the risk of gingivitis, gum inflammation, and bleeding. However, some electric toothbrushes can be too abrasive on sensitive or weakened teeth, as not all use the same technology. It also depends on how you use them. Improper brushing can lead to dental hypersensitivity and even tooth loosening. So what is the right brushing technique? How do you choose the right manual toothbrush? So does it really matter what type of toothbrush you use? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why has astrology come back into fashion?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the most addictive foods?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 17/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Female listeners; if you're the oldest of multiple siblings, you probably know the drill. Being the big sister often means being thrust into a parental role from a young age and sometimes having to sacrifice your own personal growth as a result. And discussions of this phenomenon have been increasing in the last year or so. The term "eldest daughter syndrome" has emerged and started trending on Tiktok from 2023 onwards. At the time of recording, the #eldestdaughtersyndrome hashtag had accrued over 1000 posts and nearly 50M views. What exactly does eldest daughter syndrome entail then? Where does all this stem from? Why don't we hear about this with boys? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does vaping do to the body?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can you spot a cloned website?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/4/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To all our female listeners: have you ever been a victim of misogyny in the workplace? Sadly, the chances are you have, given that a 2022 survey by recruitment agency Randstad found that 72% of women have “encountered inappropriate behaviour from male colleagues”, while 67% had experienced some form of gender discrimination. But there are some simple everyday actions that can help us to counter sexism at work, and social media has recently been rife with discussion of these so-called micro-feminist acts. So the trend really began taking off when American producer and host Ashley Chaney posted a clip on Tiktok in late March 2024, talking about a couple of her own favourite examples of microfeminism. What kind of actions are we talking about? How did microfeminism come to be so popular on TikTok? What's the point of microfeminism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Is a white tongue unhealthy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the great unretirement?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the risks of anal sex?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this year's International Women's Day celebrations, you're likely to see demonstrators in many cities around the world bearing purple flags and wearing purple ribbons or wristbands. Now International Women's Day actually has three official colours: Purple, white and green. but it's fair to say that purple stands above the others as the undisputed colour of feminism in this day and age. For example, think back to the poignant symbolism of Kamala Harris wearing a purple coat during her inauguration as the first ever female Vice President of the United States in January 2021. That choice echoed previous inauguration events which saw 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the current First Lady Jill Biden also wear shades of purple. But has it always been this way? Why has purple endured? 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: 4/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The musical film The Little Mermaid was released in cinemas on 24 May 2023. This movie highlights the importance of representations in the media. This effect has a name: the Scully Effect. The combination made for an unprecedented representation of women on TV at the time, with audiences far more accustomed to seeing scientists played by white men. The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are grouped together under the name of STEM professions. And Dana Scully was one of the first female characters in such a field to feature on prime-time TV, which would inspire a generation of young women to start careers in STEM professions. The phenomenon has become referred to as the Scully Effect. Is there any data to back it up? Why did Scully become such an inspirational figure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is the best time of day to take a shower?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I recognise ultra-processed foods?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 7/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a study published in Current Psychiatry Reports in 2000, 10% - 15% of women are affected by anorgasmia, the inability to reach orgasm. Often, these difficulties stem from a person or their partner lacking a true understanding of their body. Difficulty in letting go during sexual activity can also be a factor. Today we're going to talk about a personal development technique which aims to help those who struggle with such issues; it's called grounding. What is grounding? How does it actually work? A good communication isn't enough? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the three types of female orgasm?⁠ ⁠What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm ?⁠ ⁠Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to data from the BBC men still earn more than women for the same work. The difference in wages (for the medium worker) is 9.4%, the same as it was in 2017 when companies were first obliged to publish their figures. The gap remains larger in the public sector at 15.1% compared to 8% in the private sector but neither have changed significantly from previous years.  “The gender pay gap is closing at a snail's pace, At current rates of progress, it will take more than 20 years to close it. That's just not good enough. Ministers must step up, or we will consign yet another generation of women to lower pay.” said The Trades Union Congress' general secretary, Paul Nowak.  Why is this still a problem? What action can be taken? What should you do if you think you deserve a raise? 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 Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 11/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is femicide? Thanks for asking! Many countries reported increased gender-based violence during recent coronavirus lockdowns. Femicides are the most extreme form of such crimes against women, and they have been on the rise for many years now. The term dates back centuries, but has taken on a new meaning in recent decades, with feminists placing emphasis on the specific nature and intent of femicide. It has gradually been adopted by international organisations like the United Nations and World Health Organisation. If a man kills a woman, is it automatically a femicide then? The murder of a woman isn't always femicide, even if committed by a man. Femicide refers specifically to murders carried out because the victim is a woman. The WHO published an information sheet on the subject in 2012, providing details of several different types of cases. The most common is intimate femicide, which is committed by a current partner or ex partner. Worldwide, these account for 35% of all murders of women in the world. A study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime found that 87,000 women were murdered in 2017, with 58% being killed by an intimate partner or family member. By the same logic, non-intimate femicide is when the murderer and victim do not have an intimate relationship. This includes killings linked to a sexual assault and antifeminist murders, for example. Other types of femicide include dowry-related murders and honour killings.  Are there specific laws on femicide? How the victime can get justice? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is cross immunity?⁠ ⁠What is the female gaze?⁠ ⁠What is white privilege?⁠ See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for privacy and opt-out information. First Broadcast: 25/6/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The term femvertising was coined by She Knows Media back in 2014, and recent years have seen more and more advertising campaigns champion female empowerment and challenge traditional gender norms, reshaping the marketing landscape.  But the emergence of femvertising has also led to a lot of scepticism, with some observers questioning whether the practice is actually a foe to the women's rights movement, rather than a friend. Do you have any notable examples of femvertising campaigns? What do women think about femvertising? 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: 8/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Society tends to make sex all about penetration, but it really doesn't have to be that way. Giving your partner oral sex can be an invigorating experience on its own.  Women often like to joke that men don't know what they're doing when they go down, so with that in mind let's discuss some tips for giving your partner the pleasure they deserve. You have to know that every vulva is unique, and there isn't a one-size-fits-all guide to pleasure and enjoyment. You really need to be curious and attentive if you want to give good head. How am I supposed to know what my lady likes? Is there some techniques that women like the most though? What are some common ‘mistakes'? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do some people get a headache during sex?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate International Women's Day, which falls on March 8th, Bababam is replaying Do You Really Know episodes which look at the struggle against inequalities between women and men. All week long, refresh your knowledge about ideas and concepts which promote female empowerment. What is the female gaze? The term “female gaze” has been used in recent years to describe art that subverts the male perspective. The concept is seen as a response to Laura Mulvey's 1975 essay about the so-called “male gaze”. Historically, this has been the dominant way of viewing art forms, with the male creator and male characters catering to male viewers. The rest of the characters often exist mainly to serve the male lead, his interests and his story. As a result, women have often been objectified or ignored, with their characters oversimplified. Why has this happened? Is it about reversing the roles and objectifying men rather than women? What are some examples of female gaze films then? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is white privilege?⁠ ⁠What is CrossFit?⁠ ⁠What is jiko sekinin?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/3/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Compare the Market research from November 2023, 69.5% of UK drivers say they experience road rage, with 12% admitting it happens to them once a week or more. Maybe you've witnessed road rage before as a passenger in a friend or family member's car. You get in, everything is going smoothly, and all of a sudden another driver tailgates them or fails to indicate in front of them. From one second to the next, the person you know is replaced by a screaming, cursing maniac! Is everyone prone to road rage to the same extent? What's the best way to deal with an aggressive driver? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are some people clumsier than others?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to follow the beach flag system?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The human brain isn't actually a muscle, as a lot of people think. But nevertheless we still need to give it exercise to keep it healthy.  While you can go to the gym to work out the muscles in your body, the equivalent for the brain is training and stimulating something called "brain plasticity”. Verywellmind.com says that plasticity “refers to the brain's malleability or ability to change”. And it's definitely worth working to improve it too, as it can give cognitive performance a real boost. Are you saying improving brain plasticity makes you smarter? What kind of exercises can I do to improve those then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are more and more men joining the no fap movement?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 31/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may not have realised, but tomorrow sees the first full moon of 2024, and there are actually a whole host of popular beliefs associated with this occurrence. For example, some people say that there are more births on evenings with a full moon. Others believe that the moon has an influence on our sleep, dreams, mood and even menstrual cycle for women. The moon and its potential interactions with our bodies and health have been the subject of fantasy for centuries. Now there are actually four main phases to mind that The lunar calendar consists of four main phases: the new moon, the first quarter, the full moon and finally the last quarter. The definition of a full moon is when the sunEarth and the moon are allaligned with the , which happens roughly every 29 days. Can the full moon turn us all into insomniacs? To what extent do superstitions influence our perceptions? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could assisted dying become legal in the UK?⁠ ⁠How can I improve my concentration at work?⁠ ⁠Why is generative AI set to explode in 2024?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been just over three years since Brexit came into effect and the latest YouGov poll from late February 2023 suggests that 53% of Brits now think it was wrong for the UK to leave the EU. The infamous 2016 Brexit referendum exposed deep divisions within British society, which have only deepened since. Three prime ministers have come and gone since, and current PM Rishi Sunak is facing an unprecedented crisis, with the UK seemingly on the brink of economic and social implosion. Now Brexit is of course a portmanteau term in itself, which has led people to create other neologisms around the subject, including “Bregret”, a combination of Brexit and “regret”.  What does the population think of Brexit in 2023? What are the economic consequences of Brexit so far? How can the United Kingdom get back on track? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do I get vertigo?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average British household usually puts on their central heating by October 24, according to British Gas. But this year, thanks to soaring energy costs, and a mild winter it may well be later. Turning down your heating can have real savings. The Energy Saving Trust calculates that turning your thermostat down from 20c to 19c should cut your energy bill by around 10 per cent. But as well as saving money there are possible health benefits. According to a study carried out by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Australia spending time in an environment at 19° increases your ‘brown fat'. This is unlike normal fat, because it is packed with mitochondria which act like mini power stations, turning food into energy. What are the health benefits? Should we go lower than 19°? Should anyone not turn down the temperature? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Can you get rid of cellulite?⁠ ⁠Do you know about home design maximalism?⁠ ⁠What is toxic positivity?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 15/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In some religions, people believe in reincarnation or an afterlife, but in medicine, life is generally considered to end when the heart stops beating. Recently though, researchers have challenged that view.  In November 2024, American biologists Peter A Noble and Alex Pozhitkov published groundbreaking findings in The Conversation under the title “Biobots arise from the cells of dead organisms − pushing the boundaries of life, death and medicine.” They showed that, under certain conditions, dead cells can not only survive but also reorganise and form new multicellular structures. And that discovery suggests the existence of an intermediate state where biological organisms are neither fully alive nor completely dead. Scientists are now referring to this as the "third state." Doesn't death occur when the brain stops functioning? How would that even be possible if the person is deceased? What are the implications of the third state? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is a near-death experience?⁠ ⁠What is citizen science, the concept opening up research to the general public ?⁠ ⁠How did Covid lead to the emergence of meta cities?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/1/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All week long, we're looking into 10 new terms and concepts that are certain to be on everyone's lips in 2023! Flying vehicles have long been imagined as part of the not-too-distant future, as well as a making regular appearances in TV and film works of fiction. Just think of the Jetsons or Harry Potter for example. And the attraction is understandable. Imagine you could avoid all road congestion by travelling by air, even over a short distance. Well, even if we're not quite there yet, we may be getting closer, due to the emergence of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, known as EVTOLs for short. A lot of manufacturers are getting on board. Hyundai has said it expects the air mobility market to be worth close to $1.5tn within the next 20 years. Where does the name come from? Are there any vertiports already open? What are the challenges? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to more episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Are my smart devices spying on me?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is synthetic fuel?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a frozen conflict?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calimero is a black chick with a half-broken eggshell on his head. He's always complaining about something or other, with “But it's an injustice” being his favourite line. A more recent animated version of the cartoon appeared on Disney Junior in the UK in the 2010s. Maybe you can think of someone you know in real life who's an eternal complainer. Is there any chance other people might think that way about you? Well, French psychoanalyst Saverio Tomasella went as far as naming a syndrome after the cartoon chick. He released The Calimero Syndrome as a book in 2017, covering it extensively.  Isn't it normal to complain when things don't go our way? So why do Calimeros complain so much then? How can I beat Calimero syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How often should I wash my hair?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not news that if you don't get a good nights sleep you will probably not be your best the next day, but while you are snoozing, particularly in deep sleep, your brain is not just powered down, it is busy cleaning out the days toxins, almost like it is ‘washing your brain' and getting it ready for the next day.   “Sleep is not just a state where things turn off. Sleep is a very active state for the brain – and it seems to be a special state for fluid flow within the brain,” says Laura Lewis, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University in the Guardian newspaper.  What happens if we don't get enough deep sleep? How can we boost our deep sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 6/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know what it feels like to get pins and needles. It usually happens when we've been in the same position for too long, sleeping on one of our arms for example. Bad posture when seated can make this more likely to happen. It's a slightly uncomfortable feeling of numbness and tingling, as if someone was raking your skin repeatedly with small pointed objects. That's where the name “pins and needles” comes from, which goes back to the mid-19th century, according to word-detective.com. There is a scientific term for the sensation too by the way: paresthesia. Where does the pins and needles reaction come from? Can it be related to diseases ? When should we worry? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?⁠ ⁠What is the best time of day to take a shower?⁠ ⁠How can I recognise ultra-processed foods?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You've probably seen the photos of stars like Courteney Cox or Simon Cowell, who have recently revealed a more natural look after removing their facial fillers or perhaps are one of Kylie Jenner's 381 million followers and saw that she had recently dissolved her lip filler. But what prompted this change? Fillers are injectable substances that are used to plump up areas of the face that have lost volume due to aging, weight loss, or other factors. They can also be used to enhance features like lips, cheeks, or jawlines. What are cosmetic fillers? Why are celebrities dissolving their fillers? But do fillers ever fully dissolve? How do you dissolve fillers? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How can I recognise a narcissistic pervert?⁠ ⁠What is a man child?⁠ ⁠How to interact with ChatGPT?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 24/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to research published in The BMJ in 2002, around 40% of people experience some age-associated memory impairment after reaching 65. Thankfully only 1% of those affected will then go on to have dementia each year. But still, it's important to be aware of how effective your memory is, whatever your age. An impairment can be a sign of cognitive decline, which becomes more likely the older we get. How does our memory actually work? What happens when we have a memory lapse then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Can you really lose weight by walking?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Are you spending more on groceries due to stretchflation?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 11/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's a reflex, a craving, or a belief in its necessity, people often find themselves snacking more in winter, or opting for heartier meals than usual. And it's been backed up by scientific studies. For example, a 2006 Massachusetts study found that we eat an average of 86 more calories per day in winter. And While it's true that colder temperatures make us burn more calories, the difference is actually quite minimal. When it's chilly outside, our metabolism works harder to keep our body at around 37°C, resulting in slightly higher energy expenditure. This process is known as thermoregulation but in reality, our warm clothing and indoor heating already play a significant role! Are you saying we shouldn't really compensate by eating more? So, what kinds of foods should we focus on? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How often should I shower?⁠ ⁠Could Britain ever rejoin the EU?⁠ ⁠What 5 foods can improve brain performance?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 7/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your partner is constantly snoring, hogging the blanket, or tossing and turning every five minutes, and you're finding it increasingly challenging to share a bed, know that you're not alone. A 2017 study revealed that while 50% of those surveyed claim to sleep as a couple, 41% prefer solo slumber, and 54% feel sleep-deprived. There are some tricks to make co-sleeping more manageable. First off, it's crucial to pick the right bed. Mattresses now come in a much wider range of sizes than before. The bigger the bed, the more comfortable you'll both be. A 2012 study by the Bedding Association found that couples switching to 160 by 200 cm beds experienced a 15% increase in sleep time. For partners who move a lot during the night, twin beds could be a solution - two single beds pushed together allow for personal space while sharing a room. That will significantly help preserve your sleep if your partner tends to have restless sleep. And what if my other half is a blanket thief? Now, what if your partner has nightmares or shouts in their sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do our bellies get fatter as we get older?⁠ ⁠What is the butterfly effect and how does it affect our lives?⁠ ⁠Why is there such a taboo over the prostate?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt tiny when contemplating the vast, 14-billion-year-old universe? Maybe you've wondered, “Is there another form of intelligence out there, pondering the same questions I am?” This thought often leads to another: “If the universe is infinite, there must be other forms of life! So why don't we have any proof?”  Congratulations, you've just stumbled upon the Fermi Paradox! What is the Fermi paradox? Who is Fermi? What's the point of posing this paradox? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do children have imaginary friends?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which are the best cities in the world to live in?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are umbrella species?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 24/10/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the World Health Organisation, harmful use of alcohol accounts for 3 million deaths each year. Indeed, it's the third leading cause of preventable death, and causes a large burden for societies across the world. Of course regular alcohol consumption doesn't always kill, but it can lead to other health problems, including neurological disorders. Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is one such example. It's the combination of Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff Syndrome. Both are linked to vitamin B1 deficiency. Alcohol has a direct toxic effect on the brain, which can lead to a lack of certain substances, such as vitamin B1, which is also known as thiamine. What are the symptoms of this syndrome? How does it develop? Are there any forms of treatment? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to more episodes, click here: ⁠Are baths or showers better for our health?⁠ ⁠Can this budgeting method help us save better?⁠ ⁠Is microwaving food bad for you?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us never really forget the person who first made our heart race or that awkward, wonderful, or maybe disappointing teenage kiss. Whether it was magic or a mess, that first experience often leaves a mark that shapes the way we see relationships as adults. How can one relationship have such a lasting effect?
So, do we keep comparing every relationship to that first one?
Does it matter if that first relationship was happy or painful?
And what happens if your first love was a positive experience?
In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?⁠ ⁠How long does love last according to science?⁠ ⁠Could zero dates make your love life more efficient?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 28/11/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a quiet Sunday evening, and you're scrolling through Tinder, swiping left and right. Unlike the endless upward scroll of social networks, Tinder feels more like a slot machine. Swipe, swipe, and then — ding ! A match. A new game begins. But will this match lead to a true love story? Probably not. And that's the crux of what digital scientist Aurélie Jean calls the Tinder paradox. Aurélie Jean argues that these platforms aren't designed to help you find love — because if they succeeded, you'd stop using them. Instead, they operate on simplistic matching algorithms that fail to capture the complexity of human relationships. But isn't it true that many couples meet on Tinder? Why are so many users dissatisfied with dating apps? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging?⁠ ⁠How can you use Tinder safely?⁠ ⁠What is a testicle bath?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/2/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When someone tells you not to do something it often becomes even more tempting, which is why, as a teenager, when your parents forbade you from seeing a certain boyfriend or girlfriend you felt even more passionate about them. Now psychologist have looked into what causes this so-called  ‘Romeo and Juliet effect'. Psychologists at the University of Colorado chose the name of Shakespeare's play following an experiment which was conducted in 1972. In the sixteenth-century play, the two protagonists, fall in love despite coming from different sides of a feuding families. What were the results? Does family approval make or break love? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is there really such a thing as love at first sight?⁠ ⁠Which foods can hurt your libido?⁠ ⁠How do I know if I sleepwalk?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever fallen head over heels for someone as soon as you met them? It certainly doesn't happen to us on a regular basis, but it's pretty common for a person to say they've experienced love at first sight at some point in their lives.  Psychcentral.com references a a survey of over 5,000 adults, which found that four in ten of them had had a love-at-first-sight experience, while psychologist Susan Albers has been quoted by various sources saying that as many as 60% of people experience it.  For those of us who haven't experienced love at first sight, what's it actually like then? Why do we feel such intense emotion? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can the AAA method help you in tricky work situations?⁠ ⁠Is it good to have aches and pains after doing sport?⁠ ⁠Is it bad to drink water with a meal?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever noticed how certain people just seem to drain your emotional energy any time you see or speak to them? It could be a work colleague, a friend, a neighbour or even your partner. Maybe you've shrugged it off, telling yourself that's just how that person is and that they need to lean on you for support. The chances are you could be dealing with an energy vampire without knowing. What do energy vampires feed on? How do energy vampire relationships start? How can you protect yourself from energy vampires then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is Buccal Fat Removal?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is cybersickness, the mysterious condition linked to screen use?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Golem effect ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 30/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices