Episodes

  • What is ecological debt?

    What is ecological debt?
    May 22 2026
    Let’s take a moment to consider a concept which highlights both the scale of the climate crisis and inequalities between different areas of the world. Discussions around ecological debt are closely linked to that of overshoot and the overuse of planet Earth's resources. Every year we continue to consume too many resources, and pollute the planet. If we consider that as mounting ecological debt, let’s say we’re now paying interest. It takes the form of extreme weather events, food shortages, the disappearance of other species, unremedied environmental degradation and the buildup of CO2 in the atmosphere. All this ecological debt is carried forward to future generations. Is there another definition of ecological debt then? Is there a division between North and South? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is attachment theory?⁠ ⁠What is the best time of year to find work?⁠ ⁠How can I beat a hangover?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 3/6/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Does being a vegetarian lead to dietary deficiencies?

    Does being a vegetarian lead to dietary deficiencies?
    May 22 2026
    Maybe you’ve considered going vegetarian in the past for ethical reasons, linked to the environment or animal welfare for example. But you may have had second thoughts, out of fear of your body being prone to dietary deficiencies. A lot of people assume that going veggie leads to deficiencies and potential health problems. But that’s not necessarily true. It really comes down to how you eat, which is what we’re going to discuss today. What are the main acceptable sources of protein for vegetarians? So that covers proteins, but what about other potential deficiencies? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is vegetarianism? Are fresh vegetables better for you than frozen ones? What's really in vegan meat substitutes? 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
  • What is the best time of day to take a shower?

    What is the best time of day to take a shower?
    May 22 2026
    YouGov data from 2019 showed that 49% of Brits shower once per day, while 20% do so 4 to 6 times per week. And 6% even shower more than once per day! That’s despite dermatologists saying that we don’t really need to shower every day. According to health professionals, both routines come with certain benefits. You might want to know the pros and cons of each option. For example, a morning shower can wake you up and boost your creativity for the day ahead. What about evening showers then? So, does the evening shower win? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is wellness syndrome?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are subway shirts, the viral anti-harassment trend?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Could sofa theory help you find your ideal partner?

    Could sofa theory help you find your ideal partner?
    May 21 2026
    Picture the scene: a woman is sitting in a bar, when a man comes up to try to talk to her. She finds him attractive, but acts disinterested and more or less ignores him, in order to not seem desperate. The man gives up and leaves the woman alone, but she then feels dissatisfied that he hasn’t persisted. It might seem like a counterintuitive approach, but according to American psychotherapist Ellnor Greenberg, it’s all too common. Writing for Psychology Today in February 2023, she explained that her female clients often tell her the same kind of story in therapy sessions. I don’t get it - what are the similarities between a sofa and a romantic partner? Does the sofa theory really work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can heatwaves impact our mental health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How long do people have sex for?

    How long do people have sex for?
    May 21 2026
    Popular fantasy might suggest that we need to have hours of sex in order to be satisfied, but is that actually true? A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2005 looked into intravaginal ejaculation latency time among 500 heterosexual couples from five different countries. Now intravaginal ejaculation latency time might sound like a complicated term, but basically it just means how long penetration lasts, so foreplay doesn’t count as sex under that definition. Having gathered survey answers from all the couples involved, the researchers noted that sex duration varied significantly, lasting as little as 33 seconds in some cases or as long as 44 minutes. But they were able to work out that the average duration was 5.4 minutes. A lot less than some people might think! Is 5.4 minutes really long enough to have satisfying sex though? How long does foreplay last then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Can you train your brain like a muscle?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why should you be happy to see spiders in your home?

    Why should you be happy to see spiders in your home?
    May 21 2026
    What's your relationship with spiders like? Some people are pretty terrified of them, and for many their first reaction is to grab something to squash them with. Most likely, encountering spiders at home is a regular occurrence, and they're actually more beneficial than you might think. Aren’t they dangerous though? What are the benefits of having spiders in my home then? Why do they come into my house? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How do you build up your brain power?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which flights are most likely to be hit by turbulence?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which clothes help us sleep best?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 7/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is de-extinction?

    What is de-extinction?
    May 20 2026
    What is de-extinction? The process of de-extinction is all about bringing extinct species back to life. It became known in the 2010s, thanks to an ambitious plan from American geneticist George Church, who dreamed of resurrecting the woolly mammoth, an animal which has been extinct for 3700 years. Fast forward to the 2020s and Church’s bioscience startup Colossal is now eding closer towards making that a reality. As of March 2022, Colossal announced that it had raised a total of $75M for the project. Is it really possible to revive extinct animal species? Why would we want to bring extinct species back to life? How is the idea of de-extinction being received by the scientific community? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What are happy hormones?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is erectile dysfunction?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Who are Arcade Fire?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 10/05/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How do aeroplanes fly?

    How do aeroplanes fly?
    May 20 2026
    Have you ever been on an aeroplane and wondered how on earth a vehicle weighing tens of thousands of kilograms can even take off, let alone stay in the air for hours on end? Well, whatever the type of plane is, the basic principle is pretty much the same. It has to overcome the pull of gravity, the force that draws everything towards Earth’s centre. What does an aeroplane need to fly then? How so? How does speed create lift then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Can you really lose weight by walking?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can you save money on your food bill?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 7/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins