Episodes

  • How can I influence my dreams?

    How can I influence my dreams?
    Jan 9 2026
    How our brains work during dreams is as fascinating as it is mysterious. Dreams can be hard to predict, and sometimes of course we end up having nightmares. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some control over what happens in our dreams? Well, as it turns out it may actually be possible to some extent. Well controlling dreams fully is a bit of a stretch. But according to neuroscience researchers from the universities of Freiburg and Tübingen in Germany, simply listening to an audiobook just before falling asleep is enough to have a significant impact on our dreams. How does it work? What can it be used for? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do some people sleep with their mouths open?⁠ ⁠How can you avoid bed bugs when you travel?⁠ ⁠What is microwork?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 14/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex?

    Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex?
    Jan 9 2026
    Whether it’s out of necessity or for enjoyment, lubricant helps a lot of people in their sex lives. According to The Cleveland Clinic: “Around 17% of people assigned female at birth (AFAB) age 18 to 50 report problems with vaginal dryness during sex, even before menopause takes place.” And that figure increases to 50% after menopause. There are a number of factors that can contribute to insufficient lubrication. These include certain hormonal contraceptives, medications, conditions like diabetes, or pregnancy and breastfeeding. What’s the actual purpose of lubricant? Do lubricants actually enhance sexual pleasure though? How would I go about choosing the right one? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is sexsomnia?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What's the best time of day to have sex?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What is Wendy Syndrome?

    What is Wendy Syndrome?
    Jan 9 2026
    Think back to the story of Peter Pan, and more specifically the character of Wendy Darling, Peter’s friend who accompanies him to Neverland. She’s the eldest and most mature of the Darling siblings, and acts as a mother figure to Peter too. You could definitely describe her as caring, nurturing, responsible and self-sacrificing. Well those may sound like totally positive characteristics, but there is a flipside too. There are a lot of caring, nurturing people out there who just constantly need to satisfy others and tend to neglect themselves as a consequence. Who coined the term “Wendy Syndrome” to describe such people ? Is it a natural inclination? Is it similar to emotional labor ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do players have to wear white at Wimbledon?⁠ ⁠What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?⁠ ⁠What is Lima Syndrome?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Are our perfumes toxic?

    Are our perfumes toxic?
    Jan 8 2026
    Perfume is a luxury product worn by people all around the world, but fragrances are not without health risks. Perfumes use a mix of chemicals, some are natural, such as essential oils from plants, but many of them are synthetic, meaning they are created in a laboratory. The problem is that the perfume industry is not very transparent about what goes into their products. They can hide hundreds of ingredients under the vague term "fragrance", without disclosing them to the consumers or the regulators. This means that we don't really know what we're spraying on our skin, clothes, and hair and some can be irritating and cause allergies. Even high quality famous brands can contribute to allergies which affect between 5 and 25 million people in Europe. Which brands? How is this possible? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?⁠ ⁠Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?⁠ ⁠How can I move house stress-free?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Do we have sex often enough?

    Do we have sex often enough?
    Jan 8 2026
    Despite its many benefits, sex can also bring on a bit of stress at times. You feel like you have to fit into a certain mould. Have sex often enough, but not too much or you might seem overly fixated. Don't lose your virginity too early, but don't wait too long either. Even sexual performance is expected to meet certain standards. Ultimately, sex, which is supposed to be one of the most intimate acts, comes with its own set of social pressures. And that can quickly take the fun out of bedroom escapades. How often do most people have sex then? Do men and women have the same level of sex drive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is there really such a thing as love at first sight?⁠ ⁠Which foods can hurt your libido?⁠ ⁠How do I know if I sleepwalk?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast 14/02/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why are voice notes so divisive?

    Why are voice notes so divisive?
    Jan 8 2026
    According to Whatsapp, over 7 billion voice notes are sent on the app every day. A lot of the time, they offer a more personal touch and clearer explanations than text messages. But not everyone is a fan. Tech journalist Victoria Turk published an article on the Huffington Post in 2019 under the headline “Can We All Agree That WhatsApp Voice Notes Are Terrible?”, while in 2023 Women’s Health Mag ran a feature on voice note fatigue, marking the messaging feature’s 10th anniversary. Why do some people rely so heavily on voice notes? Why not just make a phone call instead? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I move house stress-free?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can I protect myself from bank card skimming?

    How can I protect myself from bank card skimming?
    Jan 7 2026
    Using an ATM, paying for petrol or shopping at a retail store are pretty routine things that many of us do on a frequent basis. But it’s important to be aware of the often invisible threat posed by a criminal practice called skimming, which sees fraudsters clone bank cards. Across the pond in the US, data analytics firm Fico reported a 96% increase in debit card skimming in 2023, and recent months have also seen prominent cases in the UK. Let’s take a moment to understand what skimming is a little better, and go over the best ways in which you can protect yourself. Is it really possible to clone a bank card? Once they have my card details, how do they use them? Are banks doing anything to protect consumers? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How do sim swapping scams work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do web addresses start with www?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/6/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Is skipping meals bad for you?

    Is skipping meals bad for you?
    Jan 7 2026
    No doubt at some point in your life you’ve skipped a meal, whether it was to save money, lose weight or just because you were too damn busy with work. Maybe you even do it on a regular basis, without really knowing whether it’s good or bad for you. Skipping meals makes us more likely to snack afterwards, eating food items which are often high in fat and sugar. Another risk is that you compensate by overeating at your next mealtime. By taking on more calories than you need, you’ll accentuate feelings of hunger. Can I at least skip breakfast? What about when I’m not feeling hungry at all? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is stealth wealth?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the European Political Community, the continent’s intergovernmental organization?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How much sleep should I get each night?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins