Episodes

  • Can chocolate really kill dogs?

    Can chocolate really kill dogs?
    Apr 6 2026
    Have you ever been terrified of finding your dog munching on an Easter egg or chocolate treat during the holidays? It’s the kind of thing that can turn a wonderful occasion into a potential disaster. Of course chocolate is a delightful treat for us humans, but it can be extremely harmful to your furry friend, and even fatal in extreme cases. They don’t process the components of cocoa like we do, especially theobromine and, to a lesser extent, caffeine. Those two substances stimulate your pet's central nervous system and heart muscles. The immediate effects include relaxed respiratory tract muscles and increased urine production. To put it simpler, a dose of chocolate can cause digestive, nervous, and cardiac issues of varying degrees of severity. Why is chocolate dangerous to dogs then? When should I be concerned? Is chocolate only dangerous for dogs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stop my plants from dying?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 03/07/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • How do I know if I'm ready to find love?

    How do I know if I'm ready to find love?
    Apr 6 2026
    Opening oneself up to love sounds pretty simple. And yet, many people say they want it while still protecting themselves without realising. You see, being open to love isn’t just about wanting a relationship because you fear being alone or because you long for connection. So what’s the real difference between wanting love and genuinely being ready for it? We often look for in love what we have lost elsewhere: security, recognition, meaning.The desire for a relationship can sometimes hide a need to heal. Being ready to love, then, is about meeting someone without expecting them to fix what is broken in us. Are you saying someone has to be fully healed before entering a new relationship? So how can you tell if you’re in the right frame of mind then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠What should I do with expired medicines?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why is physical contact important for our health?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What are the risks of anal sex?

    What are the risks of anal sex?
    Apr 6 2026
    Anal sex has become more and more popular in recent years, and that’s true for young people in particular. In August 2022, The Guardian reported on a survey conducted by National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyle, which found that 28.5% of 16 to 24-year-olds were engaging in anal sex, up from a previous figure of just 12.5% from “recent decades”. Anal sex doesn’t come without its risks though. For one thing, doing it unprotected carries significantly higher risks of sexually transmitted infection, including HIV. According to the NHS, that’s because “the lining of the anus is thin and can easily be damaged”. What kind of other issues are we talking about? Why are more people having anal sex than before? What’s the safest way to have anal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is your employer tracking you while you work from home?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 22/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Why are so many people suffering from AI anxiety?

    Why are so many people suffering from AI anxiety?
    Apr 5 2026
    A Pew Research Center survey from August 2023 found that 52% of respondents were more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, compared with just 10% who felt the opposite. It’s not surprising really when you think about it; after all, things that we don’t understand tend to both fascinate and frighten in equal measure. It’s only very recently that AI has started becoming part of many people’s everyday lives, and it’s still hard to predict its full impact in the future. The growing unease around artificial intelligence is known as AI anxiety, and that’s a term we’re only going to hear more and more about in years to come. What exactly is AI anxiety? Why does that prospect worry so many people? How can I best manage my AI anxiety? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How to protect your art from AI exploitation?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Will AI steal my job?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could AI ever be able to offer therapy?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/1/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do dogs often look like their owners?

    Why do dogs often look like their owners?
    Apr 5 2026
    Numerous archaeological findings have suggested that dogs were the first animals to be domesticated by humans over 20,000 years ago. So it’s little surprise that in this day and age, 29% of UK adults own a dog. That’s according to 2023 data from vet charity PDSA. If you have a dog, you may have been told that you share physical characteristics with it, a sort of family resemblance if you like. Well, as it turns out, this popular belief might be more than just a myth. Is there any scientific evidence behind that ? But how does this all add up ? What about other types of pet animals ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can I free myself from negative thoughts?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is intermittent fasting good for your health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do our fingers wrinkle in water?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcasting 22 of march 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Is it dangerous to drink too much water?

    Is it dangerous to drink too much water?
    Apr 5 2026
    All our organs contain water, even our bones. In total, more than half of our body is made up of it, or 45 litres for a person weighing 65 kg. The water we drink is needed to eliminate waste: 3 litres disappear every day via urine, perspiration and breathing. It also helps maintain our body temperature at around 37 degrees and is essential for digestion. The recommended daily intake of water is around 6, 25cl glasses of water a day, in other words about 1.5 litres. For some of us, this rhythm is difficult to maintain, especially as it's not always very exciting to simply drink water. If this is you then you could try herbal teas or flavoured water. How can you tell if you're drinking too much? What can you do if you're concerned? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 29/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is Buccal Fat Removal?

    What is Buccal Fat Removal?
    Apr 4 2026
    Buccal fat removal is a type of plastic surgery that involves removing the buccal fat pads from your cheeks. These are rounded pads of fat that are located between your facial muscles, in the hollow area beneath your cheekbones. Their size affects your face shape; the larger they are the rounder or fuller your face appears. The goal of buccal fat removal is to thin the cheeks and define the facial angles. Some people may want to do this to achieve a more sculpted or chiseled look, or to enhance their cheekbones and jawline. This procedure is also sometimes called a cheek reduction. Why has it become more popular recently? How is the procedure done? What are the risks with this procedure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?⁠ ⁠How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions?⁠ ⁠Why does the year begin on January 1st?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 29/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why has far-right terrorism increased so much?

    Why has far-right terrorism increased so much?
    Apr 4 2026
    In early December 2022, German authorities carried out a sting operation on the neo-Nazi Reichsburger group that was plotting to overthrow the country’s government through a coup. It was one of Germany’s biggest ever counterterror operations, seeing 3000 police officers make 300 raids across 11 regions of the country, and led to a total of 25 arrests. The so-called Citizens of the Reich are just one example of a dangerous threat that is becoming more and more widespread in the West: that of violent far-right terrorism. 2019 saw the Christchurch mosque attack in New Zealand, which killed 51 people, and a school shooting targeting the majority Latino community of El Paso, Texas. The following year, Germany saw the Hanau shisha bar shootings, and the murder of migrant-friendly MP Walter Lubcke. What are the aims of right-wing extremists? How has right-wing terrorism changed in recent years? Who tends to radicalise? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How is AI giving a voice to the dead?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is climbing stairs so good for you?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Am I in a situationship?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 6/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins