Episodes

  • How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?

    How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?
    Dec 26 2025
    Christmas is seen as a season of joy, but it can also be a testing time for many people, whether it’s mentally, emotionally, physically or financially. And 2022 may be worse than most years in that respect. Most of the population are feeling additional pressure due to the cost-of-living crisis, and Christmas tends to be an expensive time. Furthermore, upsetting news stories have been dominating headlines throughout the year, like the ongoing war in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, the global climate crisis and new waves of Covid 19. What’s the best way to deal with difficult family situations? What strategies can I adopt? What should I do if it all just gets too much? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠At which time of day do we burn the most calories?⁠ ⁠Why does the cold make us need to pee?⁠ ⁠How can I meditate without meditating?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 22/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Are girls really worse at maths?

    Are girls really worse at maths?
    Dec 26 2025
    According to the UK’s Department for Education, girls still make up fewer students choosing A-level maths and physics and even fewer go on to study engineering or computer science at university. Yet these subjects often lead to some of the best-paid jobs. So, does this mean girls just aren’t as good at maths? So, what’s behind that shift? So what can be done to change that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism? How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities? Why has purple become the colour of feminism? 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
  • What is a faecal transplant?

    What is a faecal transplant?
    Dec 26 2025
    Faecal transplant, also known as faecal microbiota transplantation or FMT, is the transfer of stool from a healthy donor to a patient with a disease. The idea is to restore the balance of bacteria in the gut, which can be disrupted by factors such as antibiotics, diet, or infection but it could potentially help with a range of problems from irritable bowel syndrome to Alzheimer’s. Why is faecal transplant used? How does faecal transplant work? How is faecal transplant performed? What are the risks of faecal transplant? 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: 10/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What's the right way to burst a pimple?

    What's the right way to burst a pimple?
    Dec 25 2025
    If there are any teenagers out there listening in, chances are you have faced an acne breakout at some point in the recent past, or perhaps you're even going through that now. Rest assured, that was the case for many of us adults too when we were your age, and for some people, acne continues to be a nuisance into adulthood. It’s tied to a number of factors including hormonal shifts, genetics, lifestyle, and diet. These blemishes basically result from an excess of sebum. Regular listeners will remember that sebum contributes to the skin's hydrolipidic film, protecting it from various threats and maintaining hydration. Is squeezing pimples a good idea? What should I do once the pimple has been drained? 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: 31/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Is the gut really our "second brain"?

    Is the gut really our "second brain"?
    Dec 25 2025
    You have surely felt butterflies in your stomach before a big event or had a ‘gut’ feeling about something. You might even say you need to ‘digest’ some big news. Our stomach is sometimes dubbed the ‘second brain’ and it's more than just a metaphor. The term gained traction in the West in 1999, thanks to Dr. Michael Gershon’s book “The Second Brain.” However, the concept isn’t new. Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient Indian healing system, has recognized the gut-brain connection for thousands of years. In Ayurveda, the digestive system and the mind are intertwined; a disturbance in one affects the other. This link is embodied in the concept of Agni, or ‘digestive fire,’ which pertains to both physical digestion and the processing of emotions and thoughts. Nourishing our Agni with the right foods can make us feel better, both physically and mentally. Where did this idea originate? Is there scientific backing for this brain-gut connection? Can taking care of our gut improve our mental well-being? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is taking milk with coffee good for you?⁠ ⁠What benefits can we get from journaling?⁠ ⁠Which foods and drinks stain teeth?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 25/4/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Should I eat starchy foods in the evening?

    Should I eat starchy foods in the evening?
    Dec 25 2025
    After clocking out, who doesn’t crave a hearty meal after a hard day's work? But here’s the thing: your dinner choices could be tipping the scales. You’ve likely heard the old saying, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” And yes, that pauper’s plate might skip the starches. Why? How so? So, can you cozy up with carbs at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Is the gut really our "second brain"?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What's the best way to cut your toenails?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Who is US presidential candidate "Literally Anybody Else"?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What are the strangest Christmas traditions?

    What are the strangest Christmas traditions?
    Dec 24 2025
    In the Western world, we celebrate Christmas on December 25th to honour the birth of Jesus, a tradition dating back to around the year 300 AD. But well before that, various cultures had been marking the end of the year as a symbol of life's renewal. Over time, Christmas has transcended its origins and found unique expressions in different corners of the globe, from Brazil and Ethiopia to Japan and Egypt. Let’s take Nordic countries, for instance. Their holiday traditions, especially the culinary ones, can get quite bizarre. In Greenland, Christmas delicacies include Mattak – raw whale skin served with whale blubber. Are there other traditions? What about the kids? Are there any less creepy traditions? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do we kiss under the mistletoe?⁠ ⁠Where did the story of the Grinch come from?⁠ ⁠Why do the Japanese eat KFC at Christmas?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Could AI kill off filmmaking?

    Could AI kill off filmmaking?
    Dec 24 2025
    In September 2025, Dutch production company Xicoia caused quite the stir in Hollywood. At the Zueich film festival they unveiled Tilly Norwood: the world’s first non-human actress, created entirely by AI. The Guardian described Norwood as an “uncanny fusion of Gal Gadot, Ana de Armas and High School Musical-era Vanessa Hudgens”, and a panel was told she has “attracted the attention of multiple talent agents”. Surely AI will never be able to replace real human actors though, will it? Are actors the only ones affected? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How is AI giving a voice to the dead?⁠ Could the AI bubble burst sooner than expected? Why are so many people suffering from AI anxiety? 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