Episodes

  • What is Karoshi, the dangerous overwork epidemic?

    What is Karoshi, the dangerous overwork epidemic?
    Mar 30 2026
    The subject we’re talking about today is most associated with Japan, but is also relevant in many other parts of the world. The Japanese word “Karoshi” means "death by overwork". In a broad sense, it refers to workers who die suddenly from a bodily failure like a stroke or heart attack due to extreme stress and long working hours. Let’s look into the causes and consequences of a phenomenon that affects millions of workers in Japan and beyond. Overworking in Japan actually became very common during the post WW2 economic boom, when the country rapidly rose to the status of the world's second-largest economy, after the United States. Is "Karoshi" a recent issue? what can be done to prevent Karoshi? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss?⁠ ⁠What are subway shirts, the viral anti-harassment trend?⁠ ⁠What is the optimism bias?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is the paradox of choice?

    What is the paradox of choice?
    Mar 30 2026
    You may have spent twenty minutes scrolling through Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime or YouTube last night… only to end up watching nothing. That sense of paralysis when faced with endless options was described in 2004 by American psychologist Barry Schwartz, as the paradox of choice. Why do too many options make it harder to decide? What role does regret play in this process? How can we escape the paradox of choice? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the Fermi paradox? What’s the Tinder Paradox ? Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for you? 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
  • How can I move house stress-free?

    How can I move house stress-free?
    Mar 30 2026
    Moving house can be very stressful so here are some tips and advice to make it go as smoothly as possible. Moving house is also a great opportunity to declutter. It’s time to see what sparks joy in the words of Marie Kondo. Take some time to go through your belongings and decide what you need, use and want. There is no point in packing and moving a lot of things, especially if you plan to move them yourself, that you end up getting rid of as soon as you unpack. Consider donating things that are in good condition to charity or putting them up on a freecycle app or even selling them. What can I do before the move? How can I make the big day go smoothly? What else can I do to make it go well? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why has purple become the colour of feminism?⁠ ⁠Why do some people say slum tourism a bad thing?⁠ ⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 9/02/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What are 4 tips for fighting fatigue?

    What are 4 tips for fighting fatigue?
    Mar 29 2026
    If there’s one unpleasant feeling we’re all familiar with, it’s tiredness. At the start of the new school year, it can be particularly prevalent as you get back into the swing of things after the holidays or rush back to work. According to researchers at Harvard Medical School, fatigue can be classified into three types: Physical fatigue: a lack of strength and endurance, mental fatigue: increased reaction time and reduced concentration and Emotional fatigue: a form of mental fogginess. Is it serious to be tired from time to time? What can you do to balance your energy intake and expenditure? Is there any tip ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do my eyelids twitch when I’m tired?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can a messy desk help some people work better?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 26/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Which bread is best for your health?

    Which bread is best for your health?
    Mar 29 2026
    The French famously love their delicious baguette and a staggering 320 of them produced every second in France! But Brits, Americans, and people all over the world consume bread be it a baguette, bagel or a bap on a daily basis. Bread, particularly white bread made from refined grains, is often considered unhealthy due to its high glycemic index, which can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels. This can be a concern for weight management and those with diabetes. Why is bread considered unhealthy? Which bread should you choose from a nutritional point of view? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What's the happiest country in the world?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are young people going back to flip phones?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm?⁠⁠ Production : Bababam A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 2/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting?

    How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting?
    Mar 29 2026
    Since 2020, TikTok has allowed its creators to make money by posting on the platform. To do so, they need at least 10,000 followers and to rack up 100,000 views on their videos over a 30-day period. But with earnings of around 30 cents per 1,000 views, it’s not exactly a get-rich-quick scheme. So to increase the visibility of their videos — and thereby earn more money — some creators have turned to a controversial tactic known as "rage baiting." What is rage baiting? How does that work? Why do people watch content they don’t even like? 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?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Face Wine, a viral beauty product from Tiktok?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

    Who are the main victims of natural disasters?
    Mar 28 2026
    Natural disasters lead to damaged property, loss of life, psychological trauma, displaced individuals and families, among other consequences. According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the number of natural disasters has increased five times since 1970. Researchers from all over the whole world have dedicated their careers to studying natural disasters. And they all agree on one thing. The poorer people are, the more likely they are to suffer the consequences. There’s a bitter irony to the fact that countries that have contributed the least to climate change are being hit the hardest by climate-related events. Are there any figures to back that up? Are there differences within a single country? What about other forms of inequality? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Truth Social?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Karpman drama triangle?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 9/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do certain sounds give us goose bumps?

    Why do certain sounds give us goose bumps?
    Mar 28 2026
    Picture this: you’re lost in thought, your favourite song playing, and suddenly, you feel a wave of well-being that gives you goosebumps. Music doesn’t just touch our hearts; it has a tangible impact on our bodies. Certain musical passages can send shivers down our spines by releasing dopamine, the so-called pleasure molecule. In 2020, a french study found that listening to music causes variations in low-frequency electrical signals in our brains. How do we know this? What exactly causes these shivers? What about those goosebumps we get from unpleasant sounds? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?⁠ ⁠Am I listening to music too loud?⁠ ⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 16/5/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins