Episodes

  • What is the Pygmalion effect?

    What is the Pygmalion effect?
    Jul 1 2026
    Have you ever wondered how our expectations can impact the way we perceive and interact with others? Well, it’s actually been demonstrated that beliefs and attitudes can lead to outcomes that align with those beliefs, due to what’s known as the Pygmalion effect. 20th century American psychologist Robert Rosenthal coined the term in 1968. He had teamed up with San Francisco elementary school principal Lenore Jacobson to conduct a groundbreaking experiment. It showed that teacher behaviour and attitude could actually influence their students' achievements. Where does the name come from? What did Rosenthal and Jacobson’s experiment consist of? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What are the alternatives to air conditioning?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is misogynoir?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is climate optimism?

    What is climate optimism?
    Jul 4 2026
    We’ve talked about eco-anxiety before on Do You Really Know, and it’s real. A survey published in the Lancet in December 2021 found that 75% of young people thought the future was frightening. But others are preaching a more positive outlook, with cautious climate optimism looking set to be a trend in 2023. While our fears around the climate crisis are justified and useful, if they paralyse us out of doing anything, those feelings of hopelessness are inevitable. Psychologists call it “learned helplessness”. What cause is there for optimism? What are the arguments against climate optimism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to more episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a vertiport?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is productivity paranoia?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What are the alternatives to air conditioning?

    What are the alternatives to air conditioning?
    Jul 2 2026
    As summers get hotter, more and more people are turning to air conditioning to cool down buildings and vehicles. Not only does it make us more comfortable and productive, and can also save lives; after all, in the US, extreme heat is the single deadliest form of extreme weather. But air conditioning has some drawbacks, such as high energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and indoor air pollution. Air conditioning can also make us less tolerant of heat. Who has access to air conditioning? What are the impacts of air conditioning on the environment? What are some alternatives to air conditioning? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is misogynoir?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to discard emotional baggage?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 17/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Is Britain the new place to get your wine?

    Is Britain the new place to get your wine?
    Jul 3 2026
    When you think of wine, you probably think of France, Bordeaux, Burgundy or Beaujolais. But we could soon be looking to Kent, Dorset and Hampshire instead, especially when it comes to sparkling wine. Since 2000 the total amount of land in England and Wales given over to vineyards has quadrupled in size and established wine makers, particularly from the Champagne region in France are taking notice and are keen to take advantage of this new market. In 2016, the Pommery group invested in farmland in Kent which they transformed into vineyards. When interviewed for the Daily Mail, about the 2022 harvest, Julien Lonneux from Pommery said : “This is a truly vintage crop, easily the best in a decade.” How much sparkling wine is currently produced in the UK? Who is taking an interest in English wine? Why is English wine getting better? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement?⁠ ⁠Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?⁠ ⁠Could I save more money by cash stuffing?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. First release date: November 29th , 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do we get the post-sex blues?

    Why do we get the post-sex blues?
    Jul 4 2026
    If you’ve ever felt strangely sad after having sex, you may have wondered what on earth was wrong with you. After all, we’re supposed to lie around in a haze or cuddle up to our partner in a state of post-orgasmic bliss, every single time. At least that’s what popular culture would have us believe. But rest assured, if that’s not the case for you, you’re not alone. Indeed, a lot of people have experienced what’s called post-coital dysphoria, also known as the post-sex blues. It refers to the negative emotions people feel after having sex. And it’s more common that you might think. A study on the condition was published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy in 2018. It was based on a questionnaire that 1208 men took, of which 41% said they had had the post-sex blues at least once in their lives. What kind of feelings are we talking about? Could it be psychological too? What’s the best way to beat the blues then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 4/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?

    Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?
    Jul 2 2026
    Sunscreen is essential when on holiday, and in the summer in general. But it doesn’t come cheap, and often the contents aren’t fully used by the time the holiday is over. It’s tempting to reuse bottles from one year to the next, to save money and reduce waste. What many people don’t know though is whether sunscreen remains effective once it’s been opened, or whether using an out-of-date product is dangerous. How can I tell if my sunscreen has expired? What are the risks of using out-of-date sunscreen? What steps should I take to stay safe? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do some people believe in ghosts?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the placebo effect and how does it work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could chronoworking make you work more efficiently?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 16/08/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is Mukbang, the latest type of video going viral on social media?

    What is Mukbang, the latest type of video going viral on social media?
    Jul 3 2026
    The mukbang phenomenon has been around for nearly 15 years, but only really took off on Youtube and then Tiktok in the last few years. A simple search on either of the platforms yields an endless list of clips, many of which have view counts in the millions. Mukbang involves people filming themselves while eating. The streamers are known as broadcast jockeys, or BJs for short, and they often eat copious amounts of food during their streams. We’re talking up to 10,000 calories in a single sitting! Sometimes viewers get to see them preparing the food first, or ordering it in. Where does mukbang come from ? What's the attraction of watching other people eat ? Is the mukbang trend dangerous ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?⁠ ⁠Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous?⁠ ⁠Could the human race become infertile?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can I save money when using electrical appliances?

    How can I save money when using electrical appliances?
    Jul 4 2026
    You might be surprised to learn that how we use our electric devices can make real changes to our energy consumption and our bills. So here are some simple tips to help you change your habits and save on your energy bills. Many appliances use energy even when they are on standby. Chargers still draw power even if the device is not connected, media players, Phones with displays that show when not in active use, like cordless phones and smart home appliances like refrigerators, washer and dryers that have always-on displays and many more. What if I need to leave things on standby? How can I save money by changing the way I use appliances? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is a transference in psychiatry?⁠ ⁠Does cold weather really make us sick?⁠ ⁠How to save money on your heating bill this winter?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 05/01/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins