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What's the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when moved by love?

Have you ever been deeply moved when experiencing or witnessing a moment of powerful human connection? It might be the unexpected urge to hug a stranger at a music concert, for example, or a touching moment at an important life event like a birth, wedding or funeral. Well without realising it you’ve been experiencing an inspirational feeling known as “kama muta”. It’s been described by the Guardian as “the powerful emotion you didn’t know you had”. Where does the name come from? If we all feel it, why haven’t we heard of it before? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can I save money on my gas bill? What do I need to know before getting a tattoo? Who are the main victims of natural disasters? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the three loves theory?

What if you could only fall in love three times in your life? Well that’s the idea behind the three loves theory, that breaks our romantic lives down into three key relationships: the idealised love, the intense love, and the calm, enduring love. In essence, each of these relationships teaches us something about ourselves and what we expect from love. They help shape who we are and how we relate to others. Is the third love the real deal then? What about if you have a fourth or fifth relationship? Are you saying that can’t be real love ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck? What are the dirtiest objects in your home? Why do we get travel sick? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I save money on my gas bill?

As of 1st July 2023, UK energy regulator Ofgem brought the energy price cap down to £2,074, a significant fall from the previous price guarantee of £2,500 that was introduced by the government in October 2022. Prices had soared mostly due to an increase in wholesale energy costs caused by the war in Ukraine. Bear in mind the price cap is based on an estimate for a dual fuel household paying by direct debit based on typical consumption. It’s not an absolute cap on your energy bill, so if you consume more than the average, you will pay more. Do I need to do anything with my boiler ? What about changing provider ; is that allowed ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can you secure your home before leaving on holiday? What is last chance tourism? Which are the best cities in the world to live in? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 09/07/2023 In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep divorce: is it a good idea to sleep in separately?

Sleeping next to your partner can be comforting, but it also means dealing with snoring, night sweats, or fighting for space on a too-small mattress. For some couples, the trade-off isn’t worth it. A recent study by Apinio for the Emma mattress brand found that one in three couples continue to love each other but choose to sleep in separate bedrooms.  According to Nuffield Health’s 2023 Healthier Nation Index, only 36% of UK adults rated their sleep as 'good', with the average person getting just 5.91 hours per night - well below the recommended 7.5 to 8.5 hours. Sleep disturbances are common, and sharing a bed can exacerbate issues like snoring, restlessness, or differing sleep schedules Doesn't sleeping apart risk damaging the relationship? Is sleeping apart a new idea? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck? What are the dirtiest objects in your home? Why do we get travel sick? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I tell if I’m at risk of ‘quiet firing’?

Whereas quiet quitting is all about employees sticking to doing the bare minimum, quiet firing is kind of the opposite. It’s when an employer nudges an employee towards the exit door, either subtly or not so subtly. It isn’t always easy to detect, but there are some signs suggesting that you might be a target of quiet firing. What should I be looking out for then? Isn’t quiet firing illegal? What should I do if I feel like I’m being targeted? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is quiet hiring?⁠ ⁠Is "quiet quitting" helping employees find a better work-life balance?⁠ ⁠How can I manage my chronic pain?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 21/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we change clocks twice per year?

“Spring forward, fall back” goes the saying; that’s right - today, Sunday the 27th of October 2024, saw the clocks go back an hour, meaning it gets dark earlier all of a sudden and winter is on its way! If there’s one day, or rather two days, of the year where you don’t want to schedule any important appointments, it’s on a day when the clock changes. Forgetting the time change is something that’s happened to all of us at least once in our lifetimes. Changing our clocks is so ingrained into our culture that we never really call it into question. But it has actually become a subject of debate in recent years, with some people even saying we should do away with the whole idea. Who first came up with the idea then? What’s the point of it all? Why is it a subject of debate then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is Disney becoming unpopular?⁠ ⁠What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?⁠ ⁠Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 30/10/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will ChatGPT replace Google?

The ChatGPT AI chatbot has grabbed a lot of attention since it was released in December 2022. GPT stands for generative Pre-trained transformer, and the chatbot is based on one of the most advanced AI language models currently available. Those who’ve tested it have been impressed at how it generates complex, human-like responses to many different kinds of questions. It’s also been used to write essays and scripts for a TV sitcom. It’s led to speculation that AI will soon revolutionise industries, and could even replace Google, which has an 84% search engine market share according to Statista. Why would people stop using Google to browse the internet? Are there any drawbacks? Is ChatGPT meant to be used as a search engine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to more episodes, click here: ⁠How to interact with ChatGPT?⁠ ⁠How can I work better from home?⁠ ⁠Can this budgeting method help us save better?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 25/01/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did the man who invented the lobotomy win a Nobel Prize?

In 1949, neurologist Egas Moniz reached the pinnacle of his career when he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine. He received this honor for what is now known as a lobotomy, though at the time it was referred to as leucotomy, "for its therapeutic value in certain psychoses." This controversial medical procedure, widely used in the 1940s, was later deemed barbaric and eventually banned in the 1980s. However, the legacy of this Nobel Prize is now under considerable scrutiny, with many critics calling for its revocation. The Nobel Foundation, on the other hand, stands firm, asserting that Egas Moniz's name will remain among the laureates. But what exactly is a lobotomy? So, in what historical context did this practice emerge? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is reverse ageing?⁠ ⁠Could Turmeric help indigestion?⁠ ⁠What is an oil shock?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 22/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do children have imaginary friends?

What fun it is to have an imaginary friend to blame when you get into mischief! If you have children, you may have experienced a rather amusing situation where your little one blames a friend from their imagination for the mess in their room or a broken object. At times like these, it’s hard to reprimand them, especially if they seem genuinely convinced of their innocence. The appearance of an imaginary friend may be disconcerting, but don’t worry, it’s actually quite common. Is it normal? Does this risk damaging their mental health? How should we react as parents? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why are we having children later and later?⁠ ⁠What does eating junk food do to our brains?⁠ ⁠Why are more and more children suffering from virtual autism?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast the 29/04/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry?

You’ve probably seen the ads for products and services that promise to make you happier, healthier, and more fulfilled. Things like journals, air purifiers, crystal jewellery, and of course, bubble baths. These are all examples of what some experts call ‘faux self-care’: the idea that we can buy our way out of stress, burnout, and depression. It’s also based on the idea that we are responsible for our own wellbeing, and that we shouldn’t expect or demand care from others. This is especially true for women, who are often expected to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities without complaining or asking for help. But does faux self-care really work, or does it make us feel worse in the long run? And how can we practise real self-care? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do some people confuse their left and right?⁠ ⁠Why did the man who invented the lobotomy win a Nobel Prize?⁠ ⁠Is binge drinking over in the UK?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 24/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?

Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2nd, 1953. Today, it is difficult to comprehend the Queen's death. The announcement of the sad news of the Queen’s passing, like all of the events following her death, followed strict protocol. The Prime Minister was informed using a pre-arranged code “London Bridge is down”. And somewhere, deep in the gardens of Buckinham palace, the royal beekeeper informed the royal bees. That’s right the beekeeper, John Chapple, who’s been the Queen’s beekeeper for 15 years and takes care of up to a million bees, personally went to each hive in both Buckingham palace and Clarence house, to let them know that the queen was dead. Interviewed for the daily mail he said ‘You knock on each hive and say, ‘The mistress is dead, but don't you go. Your master will be a good master to you.’ He then said a little prayer and put a black ribbon on each hive.  Why does he tell the bees? Where does this tradition come from ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : 22nd September 2022 To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How can I use the 80/20 method to save money? Should my next holiday be a staycation? How can I beat inflation at the supermarket? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can I do to relieve heartburn?

Christmas festivities are coming and often go hand in hand with overindulgence, in the form of large servings of roast dinner, yummy pudding and alcohol consumption. That can result in heartburn, a condition which despite the terrifying sounding name, is usually relatively harmless.  It’s a burning sensation felt in the chest, behind the breastbone, which explains where the name comes from. But it’s actually down to stomach acid travelling back up the oesophagus, which is the tube that carries food down from your throat. Let’s discuss a few tips for preventing heartburn, or relieving the symptoms if you do get some during the holiday season. Are some people more vulnerable than others? Are there particular foods to avoid? What can I do to calm the symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?⁠ ⁠Why does Christmas boost our libido?⁠ ⁠Is Santa Claus red because of Coca Cola?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 25/2/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it dangerous if I get heart palpitations?

On average the human heart beats at a rate of 1.16 times per second, or 100 times per minute. Sometimes the heart rate gets faster, slower or is irregular. And the older we get, the more likely we are to experience heart palpitations. The first thing to underline is that these palpitations are completely normal and harmless 90% of the time. Furthermore even if they’re particularly intense, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s anything serious. Irregular palpitations while resting could be extrasystoles. These are additional heartbeats that occur outside the physiological heart rhythm, and are known colloquially as skipped heartbeats or heart hiccups. We don’t know exactly why they happen, but again most of the time they’re harmless. Why does my heart sometimes start racing even when I’m resting then? Should I be worried if that’s the case? What can I do to relieve palpitations when I’m getting them? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?⁠ ⁠Why are Christmas adverts so moving?⁠ ⁠Could Mastodon replace Twitter?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. first broadcast : 5 décembre 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is yawning contagious?

We all yawn regularly, without giving it much thought most of the time. Harvard Health Publishing says that people yawn between 5 and 20 times per day on average. Indeed, it’s a completely involuntary reflex which sets in very early on in our existence, as fetuses in our mother’s womb. Yawning mobilizes the respiratory, face and neck muscles, and is often associated with a feeling of relaxation and well-being. Nevertheless, it’s often perceived as something we do when we’re bored or tired. As a result, it can be considered impolite to yawn when someone else is talking or without placing your hand over your mouth. Does yawning serve a purpose? So why do I yawn when my partner does, even if I’m not tired? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Can I get health benefits from masturbation?⁠ ⁠How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?⁠ ⁠Does voluntourism do more harm than good?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 29/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is there such a taboo over the prostate?

The prostate is a male organ that's situated right above the bladder, in front of the rectum. It's a small gland the size of a chestnut that plays a fundamental role in the reproductive system. It produces the protastic fluids that ensure the maturation and survival of sperm. The prostate is also an incredibly erogenous zone, though it's not often explored amongst heterosexual men. Psychoanalyst and sex therapist Alain Héril for Slate said that: "The simulation of this gland over the course of a prostatic massage provokes a very particular pleasure. This massage can be done using hands or specific sextoys. The prospate is also a very fragile organ, so it's important to get it check - especially as you get older. Why is it important to get my prostate checked? How can I avoid prostate cancer? How can I take care of this organ on the daily? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Should I take part in Buy Nothing Day?⁠ ⁠How to buy second hand gifts?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 28/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could a bathroom divorce help your relationship to thrive?

According to a survey back in the 2010s, the average couple has 312 arguments a year. Household chores are one of the main reasons for arguing, and there’s one room in the home in particular which is connected to several of the most common argument triggers: the bathroom. We’re talking about leaving stubble in the sink and all sorts of toilet etiquette infringements, like leaving the seat up or not replacing the toilet roll. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your own bathroom? Isn’t this all a bit ridiculous? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can I strengthen my pelvic floor to increase sexual pleasure? What is Focus Friday? What’s the function of the perineum? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does Nobel disease cause some winners to promote unscientific ideas?

For physicists, chemists, diplomats, medical researchers, and even writers, the Nobel Prize represents the ultimate accolade. Since Their inception in 1901, the purpose has been to honour those who "during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind", in their respective fields. Now that wording comes from the will of Alfred Nobel himself, which was signed in November 1895 in Paris. The Swedish chemist and industrialist held over 350 scientific patents during his lifetime, with dynamite being the invention that made him extraordinarily wealthy. Why winning a nobel prize is a double-edged sword? What causes winners to veer off course? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Which are the best cities in the world to live in?⁠ ⁠How can I influence my dreams?⁠ ⁠What are umbrella species?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast 2024-10-11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do our bodies need to sleep?

Sleep is often seen as a waste of time. Many businessmen, politicians, and celebrities boast about sleeping only 5 hours per night or even being insomniacs. However, despite its sometimes bad reputation, sleep is essential for maintaining good health and aging well. Bear in mind that no one has ever gone longer than 11 and a half days without sleeping. As a point of comparison, Scottish man Angus Barbieri went 382 days without eating any solid food in the 1960s, and in 1979 an Austrian man survived 18 days without any food or water. So you can understand just how essential sleep is for human life. What does our body do during sleep ? What happens during REM sleep ? Does sleep also help us assimilate experiences we've had during the daytime ? Are there any other theories out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is Rufus the Hawks job at Wimbledon?⁠ ⁠What is an eco-friendly beach ?⁠ ⁠Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is kakeibo, the mindful Japanese budgeting method ?

There are a number of possible reasons why people don’t manage to save as much money as they would like. For example: paying for things with a credit card can make you forget how much you’ve spent, or you simply don’t earn enough to save in the first place. You might feel like money saving methods simply won’t ever work for you. But let's go back to basics. A simple Japanese technique called “kakeibo” could just revolutionise your relationship with money. The word “kakeibo” roughly translates as "household expense book". It refers to a notebook where you list your income and expenses, divided into several categories. But there’s a purpose behind all of it, of course, which is being able to save money you otherwise wouldn’t. Where does this method come from ? And why would it work better than other techniques ? How do I get started then ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is Rufus the Hawks job at Wimbledon? What is an eco-friendly beach ? Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 08/07/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are Butler Cafés?

According to Chinese media outlet The Sixth Tone, butler cafés are enjoying impressive success. They’ve been springing up all over big cities since 2021. In China, an interesting trend has been catching on. An increasing number of women are paying for male companionship in establishments known as butler cafés. Review sites list dozens of outlets offering butler services. And how do they work? Is it a new concept? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is attachment theory?⁠ ⁠What is the best time of year to find work?⁠ ⁠How can I beat a hangover?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 23/9/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is “cottagecore”?

Cottagecore first started appearing online around 2017, but it wasn’t until the lockdowns of 2020 that it really took off. As more people grew tired of city life, social media, and the constant buzz of technology, they started dreaming of simpler, slower days. Vogue France even calls cottagecore the "new art of living."  It's about a longing for the past — for a time when people baked their own bread, sewed their own clothes, and life felt slower and softer. Cottagecore taps into the broader “slow living” movement, which encourages people to reconnect with nature and tradition instead of speeding up with the modern world. n under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck? What are the dirtiest objects in your home? Why do we get travel sick? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet?

If you are a pet owner you know how hard it can be to leave your furry friend at home when you go to work. You may worry about their wellbeing, feel guilty for not spending enough time with them or miss their companionship. According to a BBC article, more than 3 million people in the UK have taken on a pet since the start of the pandemic. Many of them have enjoyed working from home with their furry companions and are reluctant to leave them behind when they return to the office. What are the advantages of bringing pets to work? What are the disadvantages? So, would you be more likely to go to work if you bring your pet? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?⁠ ⁠Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?⁠ ⁠How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the world’s biggest kleptocracies?

You may remember that we’ve talked about the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index in the past on Do You Really Know, which assigns each of the world’s countries a score from one to ten based on how democratic they are.   But have you ever heard of a kleptocracy? It’s a phenomenon that can creep into democracies and drag down their scores. A kleptocracy is a political system where corruption and money laundering are rampant. Public funds are often syphoned off and hidden in tax havens, with the families and inner circles of those in power frequently benefiting from these large-scale thefts. Is the “klepto” part similar to kleptomania? Where does this happen? Are Western democracies immune to all this? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is healthwashing?⁠ ⁠Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?⁠ ⁠What are the benefits of No Nut November?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the Act Up group change the way we think about AIDS?

Every year, 1st December is World AIDS day. To mark the occasion, let’s look back at the story of the Act Up group. Act Up started causing a buzz in New York in 1987, four years after the AIDS virus had been discovered. The highly organised group met several times a week to discuss their action plan. They demanded more prevention and communication campaigns from the state, better access to care, transparency from pharmaceutical labs and an end to the deportation of undocumented migrants. They used shock tactics to attract the attention of the media. When was this group formed? What kind of campaigns did they use? What are some examples of concessions secured by Act Up? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why is 'permacrisis' the new dictionary word of the year?⁠ ⁠Is it dangerous if I get heart palpitations?⁠ ⁠Why do we get great ideas in the shower?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 7/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I strengthen my pelvic floor to increase sexual pleasure?

Your body is a complex machine, and sometimes it’s more intricate than we realize. Take the pelvic floor, for example. It’s a group of muscles that help control the urethra (to hold in urine) and the anus (to hold in gas and stool).  A stronger pelvic floor can enhance intimacy. For women, it can increase sensations and comfort. For men, it provides better control over performance. What exercises can help strengthen the pelvic floor? Why should I care about my pelvic floor? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is healthwashing? How can I stop being a people pleaser? Why do we get recurring dreams? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I learn 1000 words in a new language?

For our 1000th episode we thought we would bring you a special edition with a focus on the number 1000 and since we have a French and a English podcast then what better subject than about learning 1000 words in a new language.  According to some experts, 1000 words is the magic number that can help you achieve a basic communicative level in any language. With 1000 words, you can understand most of the everyday speech of native speakers, and you can express yourself on a variety of topics. But how do you learn 1000 words quickly and effectively? What else can you do to make sure you don't forget your new words? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I cut my summer holiday spending?⁠ ⁠How can I stay cool at home during summer?⁠ ⁠What are the best holiday destinations?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you have sex on your period?

Getting intimate while you or your partner are menstruating isn’t always straightforward. Still, the idea of period sex has gradually become less and less of a taboo over time. OK, it is potentially messy, but there’s nothing inherently wrong or unsafe with it. And if you’re in the mood for sex, it’s kind of a shame to miss out for that reason alone.  Most importantly, both partners need to be fully on board. No one, female or male, should feel pressured or forced into it. Some people simply see period sex as unpleasant or messy, and if that’s the case, there’s no point trying to convince them on the spot, as it’ll likely only end up being a negative experience. Are there any benefits to period sex? Can you get pregnant from period sex? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is negging, the toxic flirting technique? Why do I get vertigo? How can I best preserve food in my freezer? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can I get health benefits from masturbation?

Masturbation tends to be somewhat of a taboo topic in society, often down to religious or spiritual beliefs.  You’ve probably also heard some of the common myths about it leading to blindness, erectile dysfunction or infertility. Needless to say, these are false. And the air of shame around masturbation need not be there, as it’s perfectly natural and in fact there are several health benefits.  What are some of these benefits then? Does masturbating affect men and women differently? Is there a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ way to masturbate? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How have dating apps broken into the friendship market? Does voluntourism do more harm than good? Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are neobanks?

Neobanks are 100% digital. They run exclusively through mobile apps, with no brick-and-mortar premises. They offer customers a user-first design, and promise low cost banking operations. There are more and more neobanks around, drawing in millions of users and rivalling traditional banks, although they don’t technically hold the same status.  Don’t confuse neobanks with digital banks, which are usually the online-only arms of bigger players in the banking sector. You may have heard of the SanFrancisco based neobank Chime, which is the leader in the US at the moment. But brands like N26, Revolut and Monzo are also bringing over their expertise from Europe, where the online-only trend is further ahead. All were created in the late 2010s. So why would I want to try a neobank then? So what about our traditional brick-and-mortar banks? They’re not just going to disappear are they? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?⁠ ⁠Why do I get vertigo?⁠ ⁠How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/4/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you boost your morale in just 8 minutes?

Modern life moves fast—work, responsibilities, and that endless to-do list. It often feels like there’s no time for what truly matters. Relationships get sidelined, calls get postponed… and before we know it, staying connected becomes a real challenge. But here’s the thing: sometimes, just a few minutes is all it takes to maintain those vital connections. In fact, some experts say the perfect call with a loved one lasts just 8 minutes. Where does the 8-minute idea come from? How can you make this work in your life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck? What are the dirtiest objects in your home? Why do we get travel sick? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices