Episodes

  • Is scratching a mole really dangerous?

    Is scratching a mole really dangerous?
    Apr 23 2026
    Moles can be flat, raised, discreet, or visible. They appear all over our skin and tend to increase in number over time. While these harmless little spots are generally not a cause for concern, they can sometimes be the source of skin cancer, so it’s important to keep an eye on them. A mole is a small, dark spot on the skin formed by a cluster of melanocytes. These are the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its colour and helps you tan when exposed to sunlight. While melanocytes are typically spread throughout the skin, in the case of moles, they group together, creating a visible mark. Why do moles itch? What if you scratch it until it bleeds? When should you consult a dermatologist? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is exercise good for my skin?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get moles?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 16/10/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What's the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when moved by love?

    What's the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when moved by love?
    Apr 23 2026
    Have you ever been deeply moved when experiencing or witnessing a moment of powerful human connection? It might be the unexpected urge to hug a stranger at a music concert, for example, or a touching moment at an important life event like a birth, wedding or funeral. Well without realising it you’ve been experiencing an inspirational feeling known as “kama muta”. It’s been described by the Guardian as “the powerful emotion you didn’t know you had”. Where does the name come from? If we all feel it, why haven’t we heard of it before? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I save money on my gas bill?⁠ ⁠What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?⁠ ⁠Who are the main victims of natural disasters?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/6/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?

    What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?
    Apr 23 2026
    In some cultures, being well at home is all about making sure that others feel well when visiting, by welcoming them in the right way. In Japan, for example, hospitality is like an art form, and even has a name: omotenashi. You can’t really translate the concept into English; the meaning of the term goes a lot deeper than “hospitality”. It also has connotations of mindfulness. In Japanese culture, knowing how to welcome others and being totally focused on your guest go hand in hand. So you could say omotenashi is the ability to anticipate a guest’s needs before they can even think of them themselves. Hence the idea of being fully available for your guest, right from the moment they arrive. The most obvious example in Japanese culture is serving tea. Where does omotenashi come from? So you’re saying it’s not limited to the home environment, are you? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I beat my smartphone addiction?⁠ ⁠How much money makes you happy?⁠ ⁠Are we heading for another stock market crash?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast : 25/03/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Is eating bread actually bad for you?

    Is eating bread actually bad for you?
    Apr 22 2026
    Bread has been a staple of the human diet for over 10,000 years, when our ancestors made flatbread by baking a mixture of flour and water in the sun. To this day, the vast majority of us eat bread on a regular basis, and many of us eat it every day. But it’s been demonised to some extent in recent years, with many dieters saying it’s made up of “empty calories” and ditching it. What is the nutritional makeup of bread? Brown bread is supposed to be the healthiest, isn’t it? How often should I eat bread? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is a white tongue unhealthy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the great unretirement?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 12/04/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do we startle when we fall asleep?

    Why do we startle when we fall asleep?
    Apr 22 2026
    You're peacefully drifting off to sleep when suddenly you feel as if you're falling into a void and you startle awake. This rather unpleasant sensation is known as a ‘hypnic jerk’ and is a common occurrence. It is an involuntary muscle spasm, a bit like a hiccup, also known as ‘myoclonus’. Sometimes, this sensation is accompanied by the feeling or the dream that you are falling. These twitches are your body’s bedtime quirks, popping up in the twilight zone of sleep – that light stage between being awake and snoozing soundly in deep sleep. They’re like an accidental alarm that can, annoyingly, snap us back to reality. As we drift off, our muscles take a breather, but our brain does a quick systems check to ensure everything’s alright, triggering that startling reflex. What’s happening when we experience these sudden spasms? Can anything amplify this startling sensation? Should we be worried about these nighttime jolts? 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 Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 4/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?

    What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?
    Apr 22 2026
    Getting babies to sleep is big business, and a major source of stress for parents. There are many theories and methods: rock them, sing, let them cry it out. But now science has come to the rescue and we can finally put this question to bed. Hopefully. According to a study published in September 2022 in Current Biology, “approximately 20%–30% of infants cry excessively and exhibit sleep difficulties for no apparent reason” which of course can be exhausting for most people but can become more serious in some cases. As the study points out, it causes “parental stress and even triggering impulsive child maltreatment in a small number of cases.” So finding a way to sooth babies is important. What did the scientists discover? How did they come to these conclusions? So how do you get the baby to sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, 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 Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 10/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Which cooking method is the healthiest?

    Which cooking method is the healthiest?
    Apr 21 2026
    Cooking not only destroys bacteria and germs but also makes food more digestible, especially meat. It changes the taste, appearance, color, and most importantly, the nutritional quality of the food. While food can be roasted, blanched, grilled, browned, or boiled, some methods are healthier than others. What happens when we grill food? Is steaming really the healthiest way to cook? What about lesser-known methods like tagine or plancha? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why does cooking benefit our mental health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is batch cooking?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 18/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why are young people going back to flip phones?

    Why are young people going back to flip phones?
    Apr 21 2026
    Flip phones or ‘dumb’ phones as they are sometimes called are making a comeback but you might be surprised to know that it's gen Z, in other words people born between 1997 and 2010 and not your grandparents who are buying them. Well unlike smartphones, the dumb phone can only make phone calls or send text messages and with only twelve buttons and no predictive text dumbphone users get straight to the point. People like them because of their vintage appeal, but above all it meets a need to disconnect. At a time when we're constantly on our smartphones, the return to basic dumbphone functions seems to offer a breath of fresh air and a well-deserved break in our hyper-connected world. Why do they like them? Why does this appeal specifically to Generation Z? So what is the effect of using a dumbphone? Can it compete with smartphones? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?⁠ ⁠Could loud budgeting help you save money ?⁠ ⁠How can I beat my work addiction ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins