Episodes

  • What are the hidden benefits of reading?

    What are the hidden benefits of reading?
    Mar 25 2026
    We’ve all heard that reading builds imagination and vocabulary and helps us learn, but there’s more. Research suggests it may even help us live longer. In 2016, Yale University researchers followed more than 3,600 adults over 50 for 12 years, tracking their reading habits and life expectancy. Their finding was striking: people who regularly read books lived, on average, nearly two years longer than those who didn’t read at all. How is that possible? What explains this link, in practical terms? Beyond social connection, what else does reading do for us? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?⁠ ⁠What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?⁠ ⁠Why do children have imaginary friends?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Why do some people talk during their sleep?

    Why do some people talk during their sleep?
    Mar 25 2026
    Imagine yourself tucked snugly under the covers in your bed, anticipating a blissfully restful night's sleep when all of a sudden, you're jolted awake by your partner! And as it turns out, they’ve done that because you were chattering away in your sleep, disturbing their peace and quiet. Now, being rudely awakened in the dead of night is bad enough, but adding the embarrassment of talking in your sleep just compounds the situation. After all, who knows what you've been rambling about? Fear not though, this phenomenon is actually really common and happens to almost everyone—it's called somniloquy. According to a study published in Sleep Medicine in 2010, nearly two-thirds of people talk in their sleep at some point in their lives. What are the causes behind sleep talking? What exactly do people say when they’re asleep? How can I put a stop to my nighttime chatter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does vaping do to the body?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Can going through a breakup really make us fall sick?

    Can going through a breakup really make us fall sick?
    Mar 25 2026
    Restless sleep, a hollow feeling inside and the sting of heartbreak; most of us have been through that kind of ordeal at least once in our lives. Let’s be honest: when it comes to your career and work life, a breakup doesn’t exactly bring out the best in your productivity. And at work, you can’t always afford to be distracted. Earlier in 2024, a Filipino lawmaker proposed an unexpected solution: a proposal to introduce a period of so-called “heartbreak leave”. How would heartbreak leave work? Is that a bit much for just a breakup? What exactly happens to the body? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠What is broken heart syndrome?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the secrets to a long lasting relationship?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/1/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do we cross our fingers to wish for luck?

    Why do we cross our fingers to wish for luck?
    Mar 24 2026
    Whether it’s making a wish over a birthday cake, waiting for lottery results, or opening an email following a job interview, it's pretty common to cross your fingers. It’s a way of communicating that we’re hoping luck swings in our favor and our wishes come true. Often, you don’t even need to physically cross your fingers; simply saying "Fingers crossed” is enough to get the message across. But the roots of this tradition go way back. In the Middle Ages, folks crossed their fingers to ward off the Devil, mimicking the famous exorcism phrase "Vade Retro Satana" or "Back off, Satan!" uttered by a priest holding a cross. Yet, people were crossing their fingers for luck long before the Middle Ages. Are you saying that it originally had nothing to do with religion at all then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?⁠ ⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠ How did flat Earth conspiracy theory start? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?

    Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?
    Mar 24 2026
    If you have ever slept with a cat or a dog, you know how cozy it can be. Whether they are at the foot of the bed or on the duvet, pets can make you feel safe and comforted like a plush toy. According to the UK Pet Food Manufacturers Association, 62% of households in the country own a pet, including 13 million dogs and 12 million cats. But are there health risks when you share your bed with a furry friend? Studies have different opinions on the matter. Let’s investigate. What evidence is there on the subject ? What about hygiene ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stop my plants from dying?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 18/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is a pyramid scheme?

    What is a pyramid scheme?
    Mar 24 2026
    You’ve probably seen ads online promising easy money—“Make up to £300 a day using just your phone! Join me and change your life” It sounds tempting but here's the catch, most of the time, these claims are a scam designed to pull you into a pyramid scheme, afterall if making money online were that easy, we’d all be doing it. Pyramid schemes often masquerade as legitimate Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses. While MLMs are legal in the UK and the USA if they focus on actual product sales, pyramid schemes make their money from recruitment alone, with little or no genuine product involved. Participants are asked to pay upfront fees, and the money collected is used to pay commissions to those who joined earlier. What is a pyramid scheme? How can you spot a pyramid scheme? What should you do if you fall victim? 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 do sim swapping scams work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a 419 scam?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 22/01/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • How can you protect yourself from deepnudes?

    How can you protect yourself from deepnudes?
    Mar 23 2026
    The X platform formerly known as Twitter has often been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons since Elon Musk acquired it in 2022. But recent months have perhaps seen it hit a concerning new low, in terms of seediness at least. Users realised that Grok, X’s in-built AI, could be used to generate nude images of a person, based on an original image of them wearing clothes. How long has this Grok tool been around then? Isn’t all of this completely illegal? So how can I protect myself and my friends and family from deepnudes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What should I do with expired medicines?⁠ ⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠ ⁠Why is physical contact important for our health?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?

    How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?
    Mar 23 2026
    You might or might not be surprised to learn that warm weather naturally enhances the libido. According to a 2022 survey by the Kinsey Institute, 60% of Americans report that spring is the season when they most want to get under the duvet with their partner. It all comes down to hormones. Light and warmth naturally stimulates our serotonin production, a mood-enhancing chemical. Additionally, it also increases testosterone production, a key player in libido. Light also activates the pineal gland, which regulates our sleep-wake cycles, further improving our mood. As a result, we become more pleasant and engaged in our relationships with others. Why is this? So how do you boost your libido when the weather is not good? What's the second tip? 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: 12/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins