Episodes

  • Why are the most useful jobs often the lowest-paid ones?

    Why are the most useful jobs often the lowest-paid ones?
    Oct 26 2026
    Imagine two people. One is a home care worker. Every morning, they help elderly people get up, wash and continue to live independently at home. The other works in a large office, spending much of their day in meetings and producing PowerPoint presentations. Sometimes, even wondering what the point of it all is. Which one earns more? So, why the gap? what explains that? But does that mean these jobs require fewer skills? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ? Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet? Is remote work here to stay? 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 ‘sandwich employee’?

    What is a ‘sandwich employee’?
    Oct 26 2026
    In our professional lives, just as in our personal ones, we all wear many hats. But how does juggling all those roles make us feel? For some, it can be a fulfilling challenge, while for others, it can lead to burnout and a loss of identity. This is especially true for managers, who often find themselves in the toughest spot. Think about your coworker who’s always balancing the demands of their team and their boss, acting as the go-between for frustrated employees and anxious higher-ups. In today’s business climate, it’s no wonder that middle managers — those caught in the middle — are at high risk of burnout. What are they up against? How can you spot a ‘sandwich employee’ in your company? Why is it called a ‘sandwich employee’? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is the Pygmalion effect?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is coffee badging in the workplace?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Could job enrichment make your work more rewarding?⁠⁠⁠ 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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    4 mins
  • Could the AI bubble burst sooner than expected?

    Could the AI bubble burst sooner than expected?
    Oct 26 2026
    In economic terms, a speculative bubble refers to a situation in which the price of an asset becomes heavily overvalued. An asset could be anything from company shares and property to cryptocurrencies. But eventually, reality catches up. Investors begin to realise the asset isn’t actually worth as much as they thought, confidence fades, and many rush to sell. When everyone sells at once, prices collapse, leading to what’s commonly known as a crash. But what exactly is a speculative bubble? Have there been bubbles like this before? Does the consensus say that AI is a bubble then?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Which jobs are most under threat from artificial intelligence?⁠ ⁠What does the popcorn index teach us about the economy?⁠ ⁠Why don't prices fall when inflation slows?⁠⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: october 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Is drinking decaf bad for my health?

    Is drinking decaf bad for my health?
    Oct 25 2026
    Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, with an average of 98 million cups consumed in the UK every day, according to the British Coffee Association. In moderation, there are plenty of benefits to be gained from drinking coffee, but there can also be some negative side effects, in particular due to its caffeine content. Decaf is an alternative, but is it really healthier? Our bodies don’t all process caffeine in the same way. It also depends on our sleep quality and the dose of caffeine. What effects can caffeine have on our bodies? How is decaf actually produced? What about the benefits of drinking coffee? 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. First broadcast: 21/07/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do we change clocks twice per year?

    Why do we change clocks twice per year?
    Oct 25 2026
    “Spring forward, fall back” goes the saying; that’s right - today, Sunday the 25th of October 2026, saw the clocks go back an hour, meaning it gets dark earlier all of a sudden and winter is on its way! If there’s one day, or rather two days, of the year where you don’t want to schedule any important appointments, it’s on a day when the clock changes. Forgetting the time change is something that’s happened to all of us at least once in our lifetimes. Changing our clocks is so ingrained into our culture that we never really call it into question. But it has actually become a subject of debate in recent years, with some people even saying we should do away with the whole idea. Who first came up with the idea then? What’s the point of it all? Why is it a subject of debate then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is Disney becoming unpopular?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 30/10/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is postpartum psychosis?

    What is postpartum psychosis?
    Nov 2 2026
    In the summer of 2026, the trial of Lindsay Clancy in the United States brought this condition back into the spotlight: postpartum psychosis. The former nurse is accused of killing her three children, aged five, three and eight months, in January 2023, before attempting to take her own life. She survived but was left paraplegic. Her defence lawyers argue that she was not criminally responsible for her actions because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, alongside depression, insomnia and auditory hallucinations urging her to harm herself and her children. But what exactly is postpartum psychosis? So, what causes it, and could it happen to anyone? How is it treated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the postpartum period? What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth? Why are we having children later and later? 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
  • What is binge eating disorder?

    What is binge eating disorder?
    Oct 25 2026
    Binge eating, also known as uncontrollable overeating, is an eating disorder. It is characterized by compulsive and excessive consumption of food within a specific period, usually not exceeding two hours, and a loss of control over eating behavior. This means that a person can’t measure the amounts or types of food they are consuming, and may eat quickly without feeling full. This loss of control often leads to feelings of shame or disgust after a binge-eating episode. Is it similar to bulimia then? What causes binge eating disorder? How is binge eating disorder treated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is auto-brewery syndrome?⁠ ⁠What are five foods that make us happy?⁠ ⁠What is the Queer movement?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 15/03/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging?

    Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging?
    Nov 2 2026
    If you're not up to date with your vaccinations, it might just be time to schedule an appointment with your doctor! When it comes to the diseases we’re going to be talking about today, you could be forgiven for thinking they were a thing of the past, consigned to history. But believe it or not, some of them are making a comeback in the 21st century. Their resurgence can be partly explained by a false sense of security; basically we thought they were eradicated for good and let our guard down. As a result, vaccination rates fell, and preventive measures were relaxed. What kind of diseases are we talking about? Did those diseases never really disappear then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the world's least safe travel destinations?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 31/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins