Episodes

  • Could you be micro-flirting without realising it?

    Could you be micro-flirting without realising it?
    Apr 18 2026
    There are plenty of ways to get the attention of someone you're crushing on. It might come very naturally to some, but for others, flirting can be an intimidating proposition. Have you ever wondered if someone is flirting with you, because of their somewhat ambiguous approach? Well, they may have been micro-flirting, a technique that dating experts say is used by shy men in particular. And there are actually some pretty recognisable under-the-radar strategies that qualify as micro-flirting, which is what we’re going to shed light on today. How exactly does one micro-flirt then? Why do shy people tend to veer towards a micro-flirting approach then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can I improve my sense of direction?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does my urine colour say about my health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 15/05/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can I beat my work addiction?

    How can I beat my work addiction?
    Apr 18 2026
    Being a grafter or hustler is often portrayed in a positive light when it comes to the world of work. But there are a host of negative consequences that can arise when a person becomes a workaholic. The term was invented by American psychologist Wayne Oates back in 1971. Oates said workaholics had “an uncontrollable need to work incessantly”, and called it an addiction. It’s a real mental health condition, and like with other addictions, it manifests as the inability to stop doing something. So it basically means working really long hours, does it? Who is most likely to become a workaholic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do dogs often look like their owners?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I free myself from negative thoughts?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is intermittent fasting good for your health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What are the secrets of a successful LAT couple?

    What are the secrets of a successful LAT couple?
    Apr 18 2026
    The idea might seem inconceivable to some, but these days more and more people are choosing to be in LAT relationships. The LAT part of the term stands for Living Alone Together, which means that LAT couples are in a committed romantic relationship, but each person maintains their own private life and space. Back in 2011, a research team began a multi-method study looking into how prominent LAT couples were in the UK. They went on to publish their findings in a research briefing in 2013, showing that 9% of adults in the UK are in a LAT couple. Just how common is that? What’s the appeal of a LAT arrangement? Are you saying people in LAT couples will automatically argue less? 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: 1/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What is the cocktail party effect?

    What is the cocktail party effect?
    Apr 17 2026
    Imagine you're at a noisy party. People are everywhere: overlapping conversations, clinking glasses, a constant buzz of sound. And yet, in the middle of all that noise, you suddenly hear your name being called. Instantly, your attention shifts to that one voice. This ability to pick out a specific sound among many others shows how our ears, and especially our brains, can isolate meaningful information in a sea of noise. Scientists call this phenomenon the cocktail party effect. How was this effect discovered? But how is that possible? And does this “superpower” have limits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why are young people in Berlin being paid to party? How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities? What is the placebo effect and how does it work? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm?

    What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm?
    Apr 17 2026
    Having an orgasm triggers a cascade of physiological responses, including the tightening of muscles in the pelvic and genital regions, and the release of various hormones and neurotransmitters. It sets the heart racing, ramps up breathing, and sends blood rushing to the penis or clitoris, causing them to become erect. Of course reaching orgasm isn’t guaranteed. Before it happens, there's typically a sequence of desire, arousal, and plateau. An orgasm is marked by intense muscular contractions in the genital area and a profound sense of pleasure. Sometimes, this climax can lead to intriguing reactions. What's behind the pleasure of an orgasm then? What other reactions are possible? What about spasms or tremors? 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: 27/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is hobby dating?

    What is hobby dating?
    Apr 17 2026
    Perhaps you've already experienced that awkward feeling on a first date when you don't really know what to say to each other. Having a drink or going to a restaurant are great activities, but they don't always add much to the conversation. So, if you run out of questions you are often just left staring into each other's eyes and hoping for an opportunity to arise so that you might make a quick getaway! But this might be soon a thing of the past with the rise of the ‘hobby date’ in other words a date organized around an activity. The idea is to introduce your date to something you already enjoy and sharing the experience together. This can take completely different forms, depending on each person's tastes. It might be a cultural outing to a museum, a hike in nature, an arts and crafts class or even cookery lesson. The idea is to choose an activity that you love or are curious about and then invite your partner to take part in it with you. What does this involve? Didn't this already exist before? Do the same activities often stand out? 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 Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 26/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Why are some people constantly sexually aroused?

    Why are some people constantly sexually aroused?
    Apr 16 2026
    The condition we’re going to talk about today is pretty rare. It affects around 1% of women, but it can really disrupt the lives of those who suffer from it. Persistent genital arousal disorder, or PGAD for short, was officially identified by the medical community back in 2001, when Sandra Leiblum and Sharon Nathan published an article about it in The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. At the time, they called it persistent genital arousal syndrome, and identified five specific criteria for diagnosis. These were then expanded by the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health in 2021. According to that organisation, PGAD refers to “persistent or recurrent, unwanted or intrusive, distressing sensations of genital arousal”. It is “most commonly experienced in the clitoris but also in other genito-pelvic regions” and “may include other types of genito-pelvic dysesthesia” like buzzing, tingling, burning, twitching, itch or pain.” The minimum duration for a diagnosis is 3 months. Are you saying it’s like having a constant orgasm? So where does it actually come from then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are we afraid of the dark?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do people consider the number seven lucky?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get moles?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What's the happiest country in the world?

    What's the happiest country in the world?
    Apr 16 2026
    The latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report has been released, offering a fascinating insight into global well-being. Compiled by the Gallup World Poll in collaboration with the University of Oxford and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the report analyzes data from over 140 countries to determine where people are happiest. If you’re familiar with the World Happiness Report or similar rankings, you won’t be surprised to learn that European nations continue to dominate the list—especially the Nordic countries, which consistently rank among the happiest in the world. But what factors make a country happier than others? And which nations have climbed or dropped in the rankings this year? 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 ?⁠ Production : Bababam A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins