Episodes

  • What is social jet lag?

    What is social jet lag?
    May 14 2026
    You’ve probably heard of jetlag, the feeling of fatigue and disorientation that occurs when you travel across different time zones, but did you know that you can experience a similar phenomenon without leaving your home? It’s called social jetlag and is caused by changing your sleep patterns. It happens when you change your sleep schedule on the weekends to fit your social life. Why is social jetlag a problem? How can you avoid social jetlag? How to create a regular sleep schedule? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are some people constantly sexually aroused ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are we afraid of the dark?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do people consider the number seven lucky?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 7/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Is sleeping in bad for your health?

    Is sleeping in bad for your health?
    May 14 2026
    I don’t know about you but for me not having to set an alarm on a Saturday or Sunday morning is really one of life’s simple pleasures. With my packed work schedule and family life, I often don’t end up getting as much sleep as I need during the week. So it’s really tempting to try to catch up on that sleep debt over the weekend. But then I heard about these studies that have shown that weekend lie-ins can actually be harmful to human health. What kind of harm are we talking about? Like jet lag from flying? What’s the best way to make up for lost sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 25/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Which foods change our body odour?

    Which foods change our body odour?
    May 14 2026
    Did you know that each of us has a truly unique body odour, which is influenced by a mix of genetic, hormonal, age-related, environmental, and lifestyle factor? And your diet plays a role in shaping your natural scent. Some foods have their own noticeably strong odours, like garlic or onions for example, and can in turn cause us to sweat more. The same goes for spices and chili, which makes sense given how hot they are. If you eat a lot of turmeric, you may notice a tangy aroma emanating straight from your skin pores, caused by an uptick in sweat acidity and the presence of a molecule called carvone. Is there anything else that could explain a change in odour? Are there any foods that can improve body odour? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could Britain ever rejoin the EU?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What 5 foods can improve brain performance?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is pandemic skip?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Could unfaithfulness be caused by genetics?

    Could unfaithfulness be caused by genetics?
    May 13 2026
    No one's proud of being unfaithful, but what if some people’s cheating was actually caused by genetics, rather than selfishness? That might sound like a convenient excuse, but actually there could be some scientific basis behind it. In 2022 researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia analysed the DNA of over 7,300 twins aged between 18 and 49, all of whom had been in relationships for several years. What were the study’s results then? Are some people simply programmed to cheat then? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How can I stop micro-awakenings from disrupting my sleep?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/10/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Can I cure my fear of spiders?

    Can I cure my fear of spiders?
    May 13 2026
    If just thinking of spiders is enough to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, or you jump any time you see one, the chances are you suffer from arachnophobia. It affects up to 15% of people according to the Cleveland Clinic, making it one of the most common phobias out there. As it turns out, human fear of spiders may well be down to evolution. Researchers from Germany, Austria and Sweden looked into the question in more detail for a study published in Frontiers in Psychology in 2017. This may be because such creatures have historically provided a threat. Some other studies have also backed up the idea of an inherited fear of spiders. But my friend keeps pet spiders; why doesn’t she have the same fear as me? So can it be cured? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What did the Jane Collective do for US women’s rights?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?

    Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?
    May 13 2026
    We usually sneeze to protect ourselves from irritants such as pollen, dust, or chemicals. But there are some people who consistently sneeze when they look at the sun. In fact, this affects from 10 to 35% of us when we move from being in the shade to bright light, according to PBS.org. If it happens to you, perhaps you’ve been wondering if it’s an allergy to sunlight, but actually it isn’t. The reaction triggered by sudden exposure to light is called the photic sneeze reflex. It is a congenital physiological anomaly that’s pretty common and totally harmless. Why does this reaction occur? What happens in the body when we sneeze? Should you suppress a sneeze? 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: 4/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?

    Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?
    May 12 2026
    Not getting a good night’s sleep can certainly leave you feeling grumpy and groggy, but can it also make you selfish? Sleep experts at the University of California, Berkeley certainly seem to think so, and apparently even losing just one hour of sleep is enough to make you less generous towards others and that includes friends and family. The team conducted a number experiments which were published in the open-access journal. Over 100 participants were asked to fill out sleep diaries over four days - including how long they slept and if their sleep was interrupted then answer an ‘altruism questionnaire’ with questions like: “would you help if a stranger stopped to ask for directions while you were in a rush to get to work”. What were the results? What impact could this have? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How does daylight saving affect your health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is Disney becoming unpopular?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 6/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?

    Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?
    May 12 2026
    You know how sometimes you might indulge in a bit too much junk food, or maybe the kids aren’t acing their tests, or perhaps you’re navigating the single life? Hold up—before you start to worry, there’s a seemingly scientific explanation for all of it, and it points to one place: our brains. Neuroscience has become the go-to for decoding life’s issues, spanning medicine, economics, politics, and education. But hold your horses—some experts are raising the red flag on “neuromania,” the tendency to oversimplify our behaviors down to just brain activity. In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could gamophobia be hurting your relationship?⁠ ⁠How do I know when to end a friendship?⁠ ⁠How often should I wash my hair?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins