Episodes

  • Has the climate breakdown really begun?

    Has the climate breakdown really begun?
    Aug 28 2026
    On September 6th, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres released a 96-word statement in which he referred to “climate breakdown” having begun. It was in response to a report from the World Meteorological Organization, which highlighted the impact of record-breaking heatwaves across the globe this summer. June, July, and August 2023 are the hottest three-month period ever recorded. The WMO says that the increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves we’re experiencing are causing air quality to decline, impacting human health. What’s the definition of “climate breakdown”? Was this summer expected to be so hot? Is there any way back? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is cookie jarring in the dating world?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I beat my work addiction ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 13/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Is it best sleeping in total darkness?

    Is it best sleeping in total darkness?
    Aug 26 2026
    Almost all kids are afraid of the dark, and sometimes that fear even lingers into adulthood. It's a shame really because, contrary to what you might think, darkness is actually not our enemy but a friend when it comes to drifting off to dreamland. Being exposed to light at night can have negative consequences on person’s health in the long-term. That’s according to a study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States. They published their findings in 2022, having discovered a correlation between exposure to light while sleeping and conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. What's the link between light and disease? How can I ensure I’m not at risk from light exposure at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/10/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • What are silent discos?

    What are silent discos?
    Aug 27 2026
    What are silent discos? Thanks for asking! I don’t know about you but I sure miss partying the night away. In the age of social distancing, most of us can barely remember what it’s like to be part of a crowd dancing together in a club. While we wait for life to slowly get back to how it was pre-Covid, you might be interested to know about another kind of party. Even your neighbours are unlikely to complain, seeing as there’s no noise. We’re talking about silent discos of course! Wait, you’ve lost me; how can you have a disco without music? So you can have several different kinds of music at the same party, can you? Doesn’t it get a bit weird with everyone being in their own bubble? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is a QR code? ⁠ ⁠What are the Paralympics? ⁠ ⁠What is sapiosexuality?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for privacy and opt-out information. First Broadcast: 30/8/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can I wake up refreshed every morning?

    How can I wake up refreshed every morning?
    Aug 24 2026
    Some people believe they simply can’t function in the morning until they’ve had a cup of coffee. Others seem to be grumpy every morning, as if they’ve got out of the wrong side of the bed. Of course, a poor night’s sleep can be the cause, whether it be down to stress, not getting to bed early enough, drinking or other physical conditions like sleep apnea. Psychological factors can also come into play, like a lack of motivation in your job or relationship issues. But sleep quality and mental health aren’t the only factors. A lot of us wake up and get up in a pretty suboptimal way. What’s the best way to wake up then? What about having a lie-in to get extra sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is stealth wealth?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How much sleep should I get each night?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How do sim swapping scams work?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 11/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Does sex help us to sleep better?

    Does sex help us to sleep better?
    Aug 26 2026
    According to Mental Health UK, nearly one in five people in the country don’t get enough sleep. We’ve talked about various types of sleep disorder in the past on Do You Really Know and the link between good sleep and good health is well established. Many people turn to sleeping pills, but there’s a totally natural alternative which may actually yield better results. What's that? Why is sex so beneficial then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the world's least safe travel destinations?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 18/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Are cold showers good for you?

    Are cold showers good for you?
    Aug 27 2026
    Even during the summer, the mere idea of taking an ice cold shower may well be enough to give you the shivers. After all, the soothing feeling of warm water running over skin is what most people prefer. But a lot of social media content creators claim to have reaped health benefits from taking cold showers. They tend to talk about blood circulation, skin quality and the immune system. So do their claims have any basis in fact or are they just seeking attention? What’s the impact on blood circulation? It's also said that cold showers are good for mental health, is that true? Can cold showers be harmful to the body? 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: 06/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?

    Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?
    Aug 24 2026
    According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there are as many as 430 deaths per year due to wrong-way crashes in the United States alone. That might be hard to believe as for most of us driving on the “right” side of the road is as automatic as brushing your teeth. But there is of a course a divide between countries that drive on the left and those that drive on the right. In ancient times, driving was not really regulated, but it was nevertheless the norm to drive on the left. And it’s down in no small part to the fact that the majority of people are right-handed. In ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, soldiers and cavalry men carried their swords and shields on the left to draw more easily with their right hands when needed. How far back does the tradition of driving on the left go? When did that change in other parts of the world? What about in other countries? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is Sisu?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • What should you eat when it’s hot?

    What should you eat when it’s hot?
    Aug 25 2026
    In June 2025, the Met Office announced that the UK had had its warmest spring on record, with a mean temperature of 9.5°C, beating the previous mark set just a year prior in 2024 and exceeding the long term average by 1.4°. It’s becoming increasingly important to adapt to periods of extreme heat, and one way to make stiflingly hot days more bearable is to adjust what you eat. What should be avoided then? And what about drinks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Should I eat starchy foods in the evening?⁠ ⁠Why should I eat more fermented foods?⁠ ⁠Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 30/7/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins