Episodes

  • Why is physical contact important for our health?

    Why is physical contact important for our health?
    Jan 13 2026
    When it comes to expressions about skin, the English language is not lacking. For example, we can be thick or thin skinned, or have someone under our skin. To show indifference, we say “it’s no skin off” our noses, and when we get excited we “jump out of” our skin. The sheer number of different idioms reflects the deep links the skin has with our brains. Sometimes these links are visible and give away our feelings, when we blush, go pale or get goosebumps. The same can be said for stress too, in the case of some skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. How does the skin send information to the brain? What impact does touch have on our brains? How does touch affect health then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why was Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended?⁠ ⁠How can you save money on your food bill?⁠ ⁠Why is 'permacrisis' the new dictionary word of the year?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First boradcast : 12/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is Hugh Jackman’s 85% rule?

    What is Hugh Jackman’s 85% rule?
    Jan 13 2026
    You may know Hugh Jackman as the star of X-Men, The Greatest Showman, and Les Misérables, but did you know that he has a secret to success that involves working less, not more? That’s right, Hugh Jackman follows the 85% rule, an unofficial guide to life that says we should try hard at things, but not too hard. In other words, we should aim to work at 85% of our capacity, rather than 100%. But why would he do that, and does it really work? Does the science back up this claim? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the Werther effect?⁠ ⁠How can I overcome my fear of speaking in public?⁠ ⁠What are plant milks?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 10/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why are some people constantly sexually aroused?

    Why are some people constantly sexually aroused?
    Jan 13 2026
    The condition we’re going to talk about today is pretty rare. It affects around 1% of women, but it can really disrupt the lives of those who suffer from it. Persistent genital arousal disorder, or PGAD for short, was officially identified by the medical community back in 2001, when Sandra Leiblum and Sharon Nathan published an article about it in The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. At the time, they called it persistent genital arousal syndrome, and identified five specific criteria for diagnosis. These were then expanded by the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health in 2021. According to that organisation, PGAD refers to “persistent or recurrent, unwanted or intrusive, distressing sensations of genital arousal”. It is “most commonly experienced in the clitoris but also in other genito-pelvic regions” and “may include other types of genito-pelvic dysesthesia” like buzzing, tingling, burning, twitching, itch or pain.” The minimum duration for a diagnosis is 3 months. Are you saying it’s like having a constant orgasm? So where does it actually come from then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why are we afraid of the dark?⁠ ⁠Why do people consider the number seven lucky?⁠ ⁠Why do we get moles?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What is sex surrogacy, the controversial sex therapy?

    What is sex surrogacy, the controversial sex therapy?
    Jan 12 2026
    It may be a little taboo to talk about it, but there are a lot of people out there who, for a variety of reasons, don’t have as much sex as they would like, or arguably need. And there’s actually a form of therapy out there which is specifically designed to help people become more comfortable with sex and intimacy. The idea of sex surrogacy started catching on in Europe in the 2000s, and these days it’s actually regulated and even covered by social security in some countries, like Switzerland, Denmark and the Netherlands. Still, in many places it’s a legal grey area, and raises a number of ethical questions to boot. For example it became a subject of debate in France in 2013, when a proposal was put forward to cover sex surrogacy expenses for disabled people. Why would someone need to use the services of a sex surrogate? What’s the difference between a sex surrogate and a sex worker? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How could the 52 week method help me save money?

    How could the 52 week method help me save money?
    Jan 12 2026
    Let’s be honest; who among us doesn’t daydream about having saving money effortlessly? The new year period is often synonymous with ambitious resolutions, but let's face it: they can be tough to stick to, especially when it comes to money. The hard part isn’t only having enough money coming in to set some aside; being organised enough to do is also a challenge. So let’s introduce a simple and quirky method that could help you save nearly £1,400 in 2024: the 52-week challenge. Isn't it a big commitment? Are there any tips for seeing it through? What’s the best thing about the challenge? 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: 10/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do people say the soul weighs 21 grams ?

    Why do people say the soul weighs 21 grams ?
    Jan 11 2026
    A small chocolate bar. A tablespoon of honey. A hummingbird. Those are a few different things that weigh around 21g. And you can add the human soul to that list, according to the 21 grams experiment from the early 20th century. That’s right; while there’s no scientific evidence that the soul even exists, a theory emerged not only suggesting that it does, but also putting its weight at the figure of 21g. The 21g figure comes from research by British doctor Duncan MacDougall. His observations led him to believe that at the moment a person dies, they lose exactly 21 grams in weight. And he was also convinced that if the soul exists, it must have a weight, just like any other physical matter. How did a theory like that come about? How well was the experiment received? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why are some people constantly sexually aroused ?⁠ ⁠Why are we afraid of the dark?⁠ ⁠Why do people consider the number seven lucky?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast 6/04/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can you beat hangxiety?

    How can you beat hangxiety?
    Jan 11 2026
    If you drink alcohol, the chances are that on occasion you’ve overdone it and drunk way more than you planned to. Or maybe you decided to let yourself have a big night out, even though you know you’d have to deal with a pounding headache the next morning. Well, to make things worse, that hangover often comes hand in hand with overwhelming feelings of shame and regret about what you might have said or done during the night out. And that combo now has a name: hangxiety. Of course, it’s a mash-up of two words: hangover and anxiety. And according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in 2019, about 12% of people experience it. What causes us to feel anxious after drinking? How can we ease that anxiety? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?⁠ ⁠What are the best hangover foods?⁠ ⁠How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 10/2/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is a ‘lazy girl’ job?

    What is a ‘lazy girl’ job?
    Jan 11 2026
    A lazy girl job is an easy, enjoyable and well-paid job that doesn’t require much passion or effort, and leaves you with plenty of time to live your life outside of work. It might sound too good to be true but some TikTokers have been posting videos of themselves bragging about their lazy girl jobs, such as working from home, answering emails, or doing administrative tasks and the hashtag #lazygirljob has amassed over 16 million views on the platform. Why are people choosing a ‘lazy girl’ job? What are the problems with this type of work? What are the dangers of posting about this online? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How can I choose the right mattress for me?⁠ ⁠What is the Oosouji method of house cleaning?⁠ ⁠What is shy bladder syndrome?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 8/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins