Do you really know?

Could summer shading pose a threat to your relationship ?

Summer is here! The sun’s out; you’ve got a week or two off work and the beach and sea are calling. It’s time to relax, soak up some much-needed vitamin D, and why not open the door to new romantic encounters. That’s all well and good if you’re single; but if you’re in a relationship, bear in mind that summer shading is becoming more and more common. It basically means putting a romantic relationship on hold over the summer in order to enjoy a few carefree flings How common is summer shading then? How can you tell if you’re being summer shaded then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?⁠ ⁠Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship?⁠ ⁠Could a bathroom divorce help your relationship to thrive?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.  First Broadcast: 23/7/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I ease my foot pain?

Feet carry our body weight and bear the impact of every step we take. Furthermore, they play an active role in balance control, thanks to sensors located along our tendons.  Whether you’re on the bus, relaxing at home, or taking a walk while listening to your favourite podcast, take a moment to look at your feet. Believe it or not, they account for a quarter of the bones in your body. Each foot has 14 phalanges, which are the toe bones in the forefoot, 5 metatarsals and 7 tarsals at the back of the foot forming the framework around the ankle and heel. On top of that, your feet are also made up of ligaments, muscles and joints. With all this, and 7200 nerve endings, it goes without saying that the feet are highly sensitive parts of the body.  What foot problems can you encounter? What are some tips for maintaining foot health? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is "quiet quitting" helping employees find a better work-life balance?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Abroad: 7/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is "quiet quitting" helping employees find a better work-life balance?

Do You Really Know, Bababam's daily podcast, helps you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. This week, we're looking back at 10 words and phrases that have been on everyone's lips in 2022. From the Uber Files leak to "shrinkflation" in stores or "quiet quitting" at work, refresh your memory on some of the events and phenomena that best sum up the year gone by. "Quiet quitting" has been getting a lot of attention of late. So many young people have been rejecting “hustle culture”, which puts work at the centre of a person’s life and can lead to burnout. On this podcast, we’ve talked about a lot of factors affecting young workers and their mental health in recent times. It’s pretty well established that the Covid pandemic was a game changer, in that flexible working models became the norm and everybody started reassessing their priorities in life.  Is that like slipping out the back door? Is quiet quitting a good thing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why does Norway offer a Christmas tree to London every year?⁠ ⁠How to have an eco-friendly Christmas?⁠ ⁠How can I prepare my home for a blackout?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the secrets behind the Lord of the Rings saga?

The three Lord of the Rings stories quickly became huge hits when first released as novels in the 1940s. They quickly built a cult fan base due to the fantastical universe created by author JRR Tolkien.  But his works reached a whole other dimension with the epic Hollywood adaptations of the 2000s. These blockbusters brought the stories to life, wowing audiences with stunning visual effects and an Oscar-winning musical score. A number of films based on the life of Bilbo Baggins then followed, but the story didn’t end there. Fans are currently getting stuck into The Rings of Power the latest series linked to the Lord of the Rings universe. The first episodes were released on Amazon Prime Video in early September 2022. Let’s take a few minutes to discuss some of the little-known secrets behind the massively successful franchise.  How did Tolkien come up with the idea of creating the Lord of the Rings universe? What secrets did the Hollywood films bring? Did Tolkien leave any loose ends in his story?  ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we sneeze?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance First Broadcast : 17/09/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do I really need to flush toxins out of my body?

There are an increasing number of trends and products out there to rid your body of toxins, such as infrared saunas, liver-purifying supplements and detox diets. But what exactly are toxins? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a toxin is “a poisonous substance, especially one produced by bacteria, that causes disease.” However, today we tend to use the word toxin to refer to all the harmful substances present in the body such as food additives, pesticides, alcohol, gluten or pollutants. It’s actually kind of misleading, because not all toxins are as bad as one might think. That’s especially true when you consider that our bodies are capable of flushing out toxins on their own, without the need for any fancy treatments or supplements.  Which organs in the body are responsible for eliminating toxins? People say that you have to sweat to flush out toxins… is that true? Are we saying there’s no need to flush toxins out after all?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : September 10th, 2022 To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Are women really more emotional than men?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Smurfette Principle?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 9/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers?

Since the first COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, remote work has become commonplace in companies around the world. Working from home offers many advantages, and “work from anywhere” policies take this freedom one step further. Many employees have said “yes, please” and packed their bags to become digital nomads. Has the digital nomad lifestyle always been popular? What kinds of jobs do digital nomads do? What might the future of digital nomads look like? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Who is FN Meka, the world’s first AI rapper?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Who is Liz Truss, the new British Prime Minister?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I ease my foot pain?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are you exhausted after a day in the sun?

You’d think a day spent lounging on the beach would be the ultimate recharge. No deadlines, no emails, just rest and relaxation. And yet, by the time you head home, you’re wiped out. Not just relaxed, completely drained. It's supposed to be restful, so why does it feel like you’ve just run a marathon in flip-flops? It’s not just the sun, it’s the heat, the humidity, and the work your body puts in to stay cool. Even when you're lying still, your internal systems are hustling to keep your core temperature around 37°C. The hotter it gets, the harder your body has to work. How does the body manage that? At what point does heat become too much? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Who was the real Count of Monte Cristo?⁠ ⁠How can we choose the right sunscreen product?⁠ ⁠Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 21/7/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did the Jane Collective do for US women’s rights?

There’s been a lot of discussion of Roe vs Wade this year, with the US Supreme Court controversially overturning the decision nearly half a century after it was made. Henceforth, each American state is free to decide whether abortion is legal or not, to the despair of many women’s rights supporters. But if we go back to 1960s America, abortion was illegal pretty much everywhere and treated as equivalent to homicide, from a legal perspective at least. In many places, birth control was prohibited for unmarried women. Things were gradually changing, with some states reforming their antiabortion laws. But a group of women known as the Jane Collective weren’t waiting around for that to happen. They took matters into their own hands, literally! Who were these women and how did the group start out? Were they the only ones performing illegal abortions? Didn’t the authorities clamp down on their activities?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠ ⁠Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?⁠ ⁠Why do we sneeze?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance First Broadcast: 19/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are lolcows, the unwitting targets of online bullies?

The online bullies have come up with a derogatory term for their targets; lolcows. Like cash cows, they are exploited, or milked, for entertainment purposes.  Longstanding American forum Kiwi Farms was shut down by Cloudflare in early September 2022. The reason: an “imminent and emergency threat to human life”, according to the internet infrastructure company. That’s because the forum is pretty much dedicated to online harassment. This includes practices like group trolling, doxxing and cyberstalking. It can spill over into real-life harassment too. At least two victims have committed suicide since the site was created. Who was the first lolcow? What can we do about this bullying? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠ ⁠How often should you wash your bedsheets?⁠ ⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I get a sun tan safely?

June 2025 saw the hottest days of the year so far in the UK, and those records could be broken again as we head deeper into summer. You’ll hear people talking about the “glorious sunshine” and the “amazing weather.” And yes, sunlight can be a great mood booster. It also helps your body produce vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones and a strong immune system. Plus, let’s be honest: getting a tan is still considered attractive by many. Whether you’re sunbathing on a beach, lounging by the pool or just walking through the park — most people are doing their best to soak up the rays. But at what cost? What are the risks of all that sun exposure? 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.  First Broadcast:9/7/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is sex surrogacy, the controversial sex therapy?

It may be a little taboo to talk about it, but there are a lot of people out there who, for a variety of reasons, don’t have as much sex as they would like, or arguably need. And there’s actually a form of therapy out there which is specifically designed to help people become more comfortable with sex and intimacy. The idea of sex surrogacy started catching on in Europe in the 2000s, and these days it’s actually regulated and even covered by social security in some countries, like Switzerland, Denmark and the Netherlands. Still, in many places it’s a legal grey area, and raises a number of ethical questions to boot. For example it became a subject of debate in France in 2013, when a proposal was put forward to cover sex surrogacy expenses for disabled people. Why would someone need to use the services of a sex surrogate? What’s the difference between a sex surrogate and a sex worker? ⁠⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles?

It’s not news that museums all around the world contain works of art that have been looted or forcefully taken during colonial rule but is it time they gave them back?  It seems pretty straightforward for an increasing number of people that it is the moral thing to do and that art and artifacts belong in their country of origin. Museums often counteract this by saying, amongst other things, that if they returned these objects they would be left nearly empty, or that these countries or territories no longer exist so where would they go back to, or even that they were legally acquired in the first place. But recently a number of prestigious museums around the world seemed to have had a change of heart and are indeed repatriating works. What are the Parthenon Marbles and where are they from, and why are they in the UK? Will Britain give them back?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What did the Jane Collective do for US women’s rights?⁠ ⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠ ⁠Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Brodacast: 20/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What explains the rise of birth tourism?

When a woman is heavily pregnant, holiday or travel plans don't typically top the priority list. After all, flying isn't generally recommended during the latter stages of pregnancy. But that hasn’t stopped the trend of birth tourism from developing. The basic idea is for a mother to give birth in a country different to where they live, essentially so that her child gets dual nationality. That may in turn lead to the parents also obtaining citizenship for the country.where their child is born. Over on Tiktok, the #birthtourism hashtag has already obtained over 19 million views.  Does that work in every country? What are the downsides? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How to exercise safely when the weather is cold?⁠ ⁠How can I take part in Giving Tuesday?⁠ ⁠Why do people R-bomb in the dating world?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often should you wash your bedsheets?

We spend a lot of time in bed and there is nothing nicer than snuggling up in clean fresh sheets but apparently not everyone feels the same. According to a survey commissioned by Pizuna Linens of over 2 thousand people in the UK  it was discovered that 45 percent of single men are happy to wait up to four months to wash their sheets with a horrifying 12 percent only doing it ‘when they remembered’ so who knows how long they wait! Women were shown to have higher standards of hygiene  with 62 percent of single women washing their sheets every 2 weeks. But even this is just not enough with experts agreeing that you should wash your sheets at least once a week.  But why do you need to wash them so often? What is the best way to wash them?  ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 29/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?

It's back to school! Do You Really Know is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! One of the biggest challenges that we have been facing and will be continuing to face in the coming years is protecting our planet. So it’s worth reflecting on how we can exercise in a more eco-friendly manner. We turn to exercise for leisure, entertainment and to stay fit and healthy, but not many people realize that the carbon footprint can be significant. Of course that’s particularly true for high-profile international sporting events, like the FIFA World Cup, which is taking place in Qatar this winter. But even for the vast majority of us who aren’t involved in professional competition, there are still things you can do to reduce the environmental impact of your exercise.  Well I’ve been a gym member for years now; that can’t have much impact, can it?! What about clothing and accessories? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Resale, repair, rental, refill… could this be the new way to shop?

November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption. You might have heard of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ a motto with the aim of encouraging us to think about how we consume and consider the impact that buying lots of stuff has on the planet. But now the high end department store Selfridges has launched a new campaign, ‘Project Earth’ to try and change the way we shop: resale, repair, rental and refill is their response to customers' growing demands for sustainable shopping and move away from fast fashion and disposable goods. What is the aim? How will it work? What other changes has Selfridges planned? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 4/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I improve my sporting performance through mental preparation?

It's back to school! Do You Really Know is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! With many types of personal goals, actually doing the task is only part of the battle. Being mentally prepared is also hugely important and can sometimes be overlooked. Sports and exercise are no exception. Consistently training and staying on top of your progress is crucial inimproving at a sport and as an athlete. But just training non-stop physically isn’t actually enough. Your head also needs to be in the game, so that you can show resilience when things get more challenging.  What can you do to become mentally prepared? How can athletes deal with stress? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How often should you wash your bedsheets?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I cut my summer holiday spending?

According to comparison website Finder.com, UK residents plan to spend an average of over £2100 on holidays abroad in the year 2023. Spending abroad has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, having plummeted in 2020 and 2021, when travel restrictions were in place. Still, while many of us are making up for lost time when it comes to holidays, there’s also the small matter of a cost of living crisis to deal with. Thankfully there are some ways in which you can satisfy your holiday needs without breaking the bank. How can I avoid paying top dollar for travel and accomodation ?What about food and cultural activities ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠Why do people get angry when they drive?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 13/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we choose the right sunscreen product?

Whether you’re going on a beach holiday, city break or camping trip, the chances are you’ll be soaking up the sun’s rays. Sunshine activates vitamin D production in the body, which has numerous benefits like protecting us from disease and improving mental health. But on the other hand, being exposed for too long can accelerate skin ageing. Excessive UV can even lead to skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 100,000 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed in the United States alone in 2022. How should I compare all the different products? Do sunscreens only protect us from UVBs? How often should we be topping up on sunscreen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the world's least safe travel destinations?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Date of first release : 29/6/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?

It’s worth bearing in mind that overtourism has become a real nuisance. As tourists, it’s not exactly fun being in a highly overcrowded area, but it’s even worse for the natural environment. Could tourism quotas be one way of addressing the problems? In mid-June 2022, the island of Corsica brought in quotas for three iconic sites: the Bavella needles, the Restonica valley and the Lavezzi islands. 180,000 tourists visit these sites each year, a figure which is expected to rise to 200,000 by 2026. Tourists will now need to make advance reservations online in order to visit them, with parking spots also limited. The Lavezzi islands will have a particularly strict tourism quota of 2,000 outside visitors per day. Are there similar examples elsewhere in the world? Will tourism quotas start spreading everywhere now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is sea snot?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 7/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does Mercury in retrograde mean?

As you may well know, astrology involves looking at the position of planets and stars when we were born, and using that to interpret their influence on our lives. Mercury happens to be one of the planets which is supposed to have the most influence and that’s particularly true when it’s in retrograde, which happens several times a year. Planets in our solar system orbit around the sun. If you think about it, those that are closest to the Sun have to travel the distance to complete a full orbit. Of all the planets, Mercury is closest to the Sun, and it actually completes a full rotation in just 88 days, compared to the 365 days it takes planet Earth. What does that mean in concrete terms? Why are astrologers interested in this phenomenon? Is Mercury being in retrograde always negative then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is future faking?⁠ ⁠Why are we so fascinated by true crime?⁠ ⁠Why is the UK not as happy as it used to be?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 29/03/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Feta cheese end up causing an international legal battle?

Feta cheese is undoubtedly a star ingredient when it comes to summer salads. It goes without saying it plays a starring role in the Greek salad, but it can also add a savoury taste to other recipes like the watermelon salad for example. Feta is one of Kate Middleton’s favourites. But this summer feta isn’t only getting attention by featuring in salad recipes. It’s also made headlines in European political news, due to what was lightheartedly labelled the “feta battle” between Greece and Denmark. What are the characteristics of feta? So what’s the feta battle all about? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Can deep sleep help stop dementia?⁠ ⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠ ⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 9/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is trauma dumping, the toxic equivalent of oversharing?

What is trauma dumping, the toxic equivalent of oversharing? It’s common for good friends to tell each other about pretty much everything going on in their lives. Within healthy friendships, it’s a way of bonding and supporting one another, especially when one of the friends is struggling. But sometimes this goes drastically overboard, and someone shares something really personal and traumatic without prior warning or getting permission. That kind of unsolicited oversharing has been labelled trauma dumping. Bear in mind trauma dumping is not a clinical term. It caught on online, after a woman, apparently a therapist, posted a video on Tiktok deriding one of her patients. She used the caption “When a client wants to trauma dump first session”. Wait a minute, aren’t therapists supposed to be there to listen to your problems? What are the negative consequences of trauma dumping? What’s the best way to deal with trauma dumping? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How did Feta cheese end up causing an international legal battle?⁠ ⁠Why is Y2K style coming back into fashion?⁠ ⁠Do I have generalised anxiety disorder?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why should I eat more fermented foods?

Each year, International Beer Day is celebrated on the first Friday of August. As you may know, beer is produced using only four ingredients: water, hops, malt and yeast, through a process called fermentation. Of course beer is harmful in excessive quantities, but don’t let that give you any misconceptions about fermented foods. Generally speaking, they play an important role in boosting gut health. There are many other alcohol-free alternatives too, if you’re looking for a fermented beverage. These include kombucha, a fermented tea which contains B vitamins and vitamin C, and kefir, which is a kind of fermented milk. How do fermented foods interact with our bodies? How does fermentation actually work? How can I get started producing homemade fermented foods? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Should you sleep with socks on?⁠ ⁠How can I get the most out of daytime napping?⁠ ⁠How quick is premature ejaculation?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 05/08/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?

Some visitors can be so shocked by the reality of Paris compared to their expectations that they can experience psychiatric breakdowns or symptoms such as hallucinations, depersonalization, anxiety, dizziness and nausea. This is known as the Paris Syndrome. Romance, sophistication, croissants and sipping fine wine with the Eiffel Tower in the background spring to mind when thinking of a visit to Paris. With such a romanticized notion of the French capital, it’s no surprise that this remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with 33 million expected in 2022, according to Le Monde. But it seems that the reality of Paris is more than what some visitors’ stomachs can handle. Why do some visitors have such unrealistic expectations of Paris? How do you actually explain the physical symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : August 24th, 2022 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: 20/8/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should I walk 10000 steps a day?

Most of us are familiar with the idea that you need to take 10 thousand steps per day to stay healthy but getting to this magic number is not that easy. The 10,000-step target first became popular in Japan in the 1960s. A clockmaker capitalising on people's new interest in fitness following the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games made a pedometer with a name that, when written in Japanese characters, resembled a walking man and coincidentally translated as “10,000-steps metre.” A study of over 78,000 people in the UK between 2013 and 2015 using wearable trackers was published in the journals JAMA Internal Medicine and JAMA Neurology. Where did we get the number 10 thousand from? Does that mean that we do not need to take 10 steps? So how many steps should I be aiming for per day? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Can you eat eggs everyday?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which type of wine is best for your health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 19/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does voluntourism do more harm than good?

Voluntourism is the practice of volunteering one’s labour to a charitable cause in a developing country, in return for a soul-cleansing, perspective-changing, CV-bolstering experience. Perhaps a bit cynical? But with good reason.  Whilst it could be a mutually beneficial redistribution of wealth from the developed world to the developing, voluntourism harbours a dark and exploitative underworld. In 2021, NPR.org reported that the industry was worth an estimated $3 billion per year, according to University of Strathclyde lecturer Konstantinos Tomazos. What is voluntourism? Can it really be that bad? Is voluntourism at all beneficial? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What are the best ways to keep warm outdoors?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How can I avoid always feeling hungry?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How did female body hair become taboo?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the signs you might have sleep apnea?

According to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Disease in 2015, 10% of all people are affected by obstructive sleep apnea. That figure rises for some population groups, like men, over-50s and overweight people.  It’s actually a mechanical disorder, rather than an illness. When we go to sleep, our muscles relax; that's totally normal. But when it comes to people affected by apnea, the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses, blocking the airway. How long do these breathing pauses last? And how serious is the condition? How is sleep apnea usually detected? 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: 21.06.2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do I have white spots on my nails?

To understand where white spots come from, we must first explain how nail growth works. If you’ve ever had white spots on your nails before, you may have been dismissively told that it's down to a lack of calcium or zinc. Basically, some mineral-deficiency. But this popular belief doesn’t really have any basis in fact. According to Healthline, nails grow an average of 3 millimeters per month. Their composition is made up of keratin, a protein, and just 0.03% calcium. So white spots are certainly not just a calcium problem!  What is the color of a healthy nail? What other colours can my nails turn? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the windscreen phenomenon?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can carbon farming help us reach net zero by 2050?

Reaching carbon net zero by 2050 is one of the main objectives in the struggle against global warming. It’s also part of the Green New Deal the EU agreed upon in 2019. Since the start of 2022, many figures in agriculture have been pushing for a carbon farming policy which would see farmers rewarded for their efforts in sequestering carbon. It’s about using agricultural fields to store CO2 in the ground. Plants first absorb it from the air through a process called photosynthesis. Then their roots and other parts decompose, being converted into soil carbon by microbes. Soil is in fact the second largest form of carbon sink on Earth, after the oceans and ahead of forests. The aim is to sequester carbon more quickly. That leads to a greater organic content in the ground, allowing for better water retention and a reduction in the use of fertilizers. How does carbon farming work?Why is agriculture in particular concerned by the net zero target? What is expected at a European level? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Could Mastodon replace Twitter?⁠ ⁠Why do crowd crushes happen?⁠ ⁠Is Britain the new place to get your wine?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices