Episodes

  • What household products should I avoid?

    What household products should I avoid?
    Feb 8 2026
    Cleaning can feel satisfying, but did you know many household products might actually harm your health? A 2021 Which? study revealed that nearly half of common UK cleaning products contain potentially dangerous chemicals. Even those labeled “eco-friendly” or “for sensitive skin” aren’t always safe. Preservatives like Methylisothiazolinone and Benzisothiazolinone are known to cause allergic reactions, while others may disrupt hormones or affect reproductive health. And then there’s bleach—a go-to for many households, but a major contributor to indoor air pollution and respiratory problems. So how can you clean safely without risking your well-being or the environment? Or my health ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun?⁠ ⁠Should we be worried about the Lensa AI avatar app?⁠ ⁠How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 25/4/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship?

    Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship?
    Feb 8 2026
    All romantic relationships come with challenges, and one of the biggest hurdles tends to be fidelity. Over the years, there have been a number of studies on the prevalence of cheating, but it’s tricky to know how reliable data from those studies is. After all, it relies on people owning up to unfaithful behaviour. Generally speaking though, surveys from the likes of YouGov have suggested that around one in five people in the UK have had an affair at some point in their life. Why don’t these mate poachers just look for someone who’s actually available? Is there any way to spot a “mate poacher”? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I save money on back-to-school supplies?⁠ ⁠What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?⁠ ⁠Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is the great unretirement?

    What is the great unretirement?
    Feb 8 2026
    The great un-retirement is a term that has been coined to explain the fact that people are working longer or even coming out of retirement completely to return to work. Find out why this is happening in this episode. In a poll by Rest Less, a digital community that supports the over-50s, 32% of members said they would consider returning to work or that they were already working again. And statistics back this up. The Office for National Statistics reports that there are now more people aged 50 and older in work or looking for work than before the pandemic, while figures from the Centre for Ageing Better show that the number of people aged 65 or over entering the workforce rose by 173,000 in the first quarter of 2022. Why are so many people coming out of retirement? What problems do older people face when looking for a job? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why do we get addicted to social media?⁠ ⁠What are the dangers of using Botox?⁠ ⁠How can I wake up refreshed every morning?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 24/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?

    How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?
    Feb 7 2026
    It was widely expected that the condom industry would thrive throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, but to many people’s surprise, it actually struggled. Malaysian world number one Karex actually lost 50% of its stock value. And talking of Malaysia, the country has seen a remarkable development in the field of gynecology, with Dr John Tang Ing Chinh creating creating the first ever unisex condom, known as Wondaleaf. What does it look like and how much does it cost? Why do we need a unisex condom then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is there really such a thing as love at first sight?⁠ ⁠Which foods can hurt your libido?⁠ ⁠How do I know if I sleepwalk?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 13/07/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What's really in vegan meat substitutes?

    What's really in vegan meat substitutes?
    Feb 7 2026
    Despite the rising popularity of vegan or vegetarian lifestyles, many people still love the taste and texture of meat, or simply can’t kick the habit, having eaten meat throughout their lifetimes. That explains why the vegan meat substitute market is thriving. These 100% plant-based products are a good source of protein and closely resemble meat in a number of ways. But no doubt many of you who eat them have wondered whether they’re actually better for the planet or for human health. So what’s actually in them? And should we avoid meat substitutes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠ ⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠ ⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 11/03/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Do opposites really attract?

    Do opposites really attract?
    Feb 7 2026
    “Birds of a feather flock together”, the old saying goes. But does that apply when it comes to romantic relationships? After all, we also say that opposites tend to attract, an idea which has been sold to us through Disney fairytales, romcoms and countless love songs over the years. But in 2023, a group of British and American scientists decided to put this notion to the test, by delving into a vast pool of existing data on the traits of couples. They published their findings in Nature Human Behaviour in August 2023. What exactly were they looking into then? So which saying bears true then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is there really such a thing as love at first sight?⁠ ⁠Which foods can hurt your libido?⁠ ⁠How do I know if I sleepwalk?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Does the law of attraction really work?

    Does the law of attraction really work?
    Feb 6 2026
    Over on TikTok, the #idontchaseiattract hashtag is nearing in on 20,000 publications at the time of recording. It really took off in late 2023, especially after Kendall Jenner said the following in an interview with Enews. Behind the simple statement are young women advocating that with enough belief, you can manifest whatever you want in life. You might have also heard of "Lucky girl syndrome" and "manifesting," which have also gone viral on Tiktok in the past, and are based on similar principles. And these trendy ideas are essentially a modern spin on an age-old principle: the law of attraction, which gained popularity in the early 2000s within the realm of personal development. How exactly did the "law of attraction" come about then? Is there any scientific basis to these ideas? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do some men get ill after they orgasm?⁠ ⁠Is nostalgia good or bad for us?⁠ ⁠How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 25/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How do you talk to conspiracy theorists?

    How do you talk to conspiracy theorists?
    Feb 6 2026
    From claims that AIDS was engineered to shrink the global population, to the insistence that the Earth must be flat because otherwise the oceans would spill over, to the idea that Michael Jackson is secretly alive, conspiracy theories are everywhere. A study by Arcom, the French media regulator, found that 60% of people in France believe at least one of them. We might be tempted to ignore these stories or laugh them off, but their impact on democracy and social cohesion is real. The challenge is that these arguments can sound surprisingly convincing, and they spread incredibly fast online. So what do you do when someone starts sharing these ideas? And what if that still doesn’t work? What if you just don’t have the energy to respond? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Which conspiracy theories were actually true? Could sofa theory help you find your ideal partner? What is attachment theory? 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