Episodes

  • What is Tanaland, the Imaginary Country Battling Misogyny?

    What is Tanaland, the Imaginary Country Battling Misogyny?
    Mar 11 2026
    Imagine a virtual country where women come together to push back against misogyny and celebrate female empowerment. Born on French TikTok, Tanaland has captured the imagination of over 18 million women who envision a world free from patriarchy and judgment. Tanaland is a fictional, women-centered country that has emerged as a satirical safe haven, inspired partly by the 2023 Barbie film starring Margot Robbie, which promoted themes of gender equality and female empowerment. Where did the name come from? How are men reacting? Why does this trend matter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism?⁠ ⁠Why has purple become the colour of feminism?⁠ ⁠What is misogynoir?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Could CBTI help you sleep better ?

    Could CBTI help you sleep better ?
    Mar 11 2026
    According to the NHS, around 1 in 3 people in the UK are affected by insomnia, and it’s particularly common in older adults. Many people turn to medication like benzodiazepines in an attempt to address their insomnia. Now these generally help, at least to begin with, but they tend to bring less restorative sleep. And if no other changes are made to daily habits, there’s a good chance the insomnia will return once the medication is stopped. What other options are out there then? So how does one learn to sleep again? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Sleep divorce: is it a good idea to sleep in separately?⁠ ⁠Why do we change clocks twice per year?⁠ ⁠How can I tell if I’m at risk of ‘quiet firing’?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 06/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?

    What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?
    Mar 11 2026
    We spend a good deal of our time at work, 35 hours a week or more. It's an integral part of our lives, so if you can it's always best to surround yourself with good colleagues. They make work not only more enjoyable but stimulating. Their support and collaboration also helps to create a positive environment where teamwork leads to tackling problems and finding solutions. However, when we don't get along with our co-workers, time moves slowly, worse still is when you find yourself compensating for their shoddy work or having to work around them. But by far the worst situation is when the problem of incompetence comes from above. This situation has a name: the working environment becomes a kakistocracy. What does it mean? How do incompetent people get to positions of power in the first place? Is it possible to overthrow a kakistocracy? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How to choose the best detergent?⁠ ⁠What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?⁠ ⁠What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 04/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?

    What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?
    Mar 10 2026
    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
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    5 mins
  • What's the best way to cut your toenails?

    What's the best way to cut your toenails?
    Mar 10 2026
    Caring for yourself involves more than just tending to your nails; it's about making sure they're well-groomed, especially those on your toes. Trimming them properly is also key to avoiding painful ingrown nails, but on the other hand going overboard with your clippers can cause problems too. So let’s discuss how to find the right middle ground. According to the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, the best tool for the job is either nail clippers, which are lever-style cutters, or nippers, which have more of a plier style. It may be easiest to cut your nails after you’ve had a bath, shower, or footbath, as they’lll be slightly softer as a result. What’s the best cutting technique then? What if I end up with an ingrown nail? What about if my toenail goes yellow or black? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why don't prices fall when inflation slows?

    Why don't prices fall when inflation slows?
    Mar 10 2026
    Inflation peaked in 2022, but now it’s on a slow and steady decline, reaching 2.5% in June 2024, down from 5.5% in June 2023. Plus, some commercial practices that drove prices up are now better controlled. For example, since July 1, 2024, supermarkets have to label products affected by shrinkflation—where they reduce the quantity but keep the price the same. But even with these changes, you’ve probably noticed that supermarket prices aren’t dropping. And actually that’s totally normal. Why has inflation slowed? why aren't all prices falling? What could lead to a real fall in prices? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the circular economy?⁠ ⁠What is coffee badging in the workplace?⁠ ⁠How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why is the poetcore aesthetic trend taking off on social media?

    Why is the poetcore aesthetic trend taking off on social media?
    Mar 9 2026
    If you’ve seen more and more people out wearing roll-neck jumpers, vintage blazers or cross-body bags, you could be forgiven for wondering if you’d travelled back to the 19th century without realising. But actually the poetcore aesthetic has been on the rise for some time now, to the extent that at the end of last year Pinterest identified it as one of its “Pinterest Predicts” trends for 2026. What does “Poetcore” actually mean? Does “Poetcore” only apply to a fashion look then? So what’s behind this renewed interest in poetry? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is “cottagecore”? What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok? Why are social media algorithms so dangerous to young people? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Are electric toothbrushes really more effective?

    Are electric toothbrushes really more effective?
    Mar 9 2026
    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
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    4 mins