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What are silent discos?

What are silent discos? Thanks for asking! I don’t know about you but I sure miss partying the night away. In the age of social distancing, most of us can barely remember what it’s like to be part of a crowd dancing together in a club. While we wait for life to slowly get back to how it was pre-Covid, you might be interested to know about another kind of party. Even your neighbours are unlikely to complain, seeing as there’s no noise. We’re talking about silent discos of course! Wait, you’ve lost me; how can you have a disco without music? So you can have several different kinds of music at the same party, can you? Doesn’t it get a bit weird with everyone being in their own bubble? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is a QR code? ⁠ ⁠What are the Paralympics? ⁠ ⁠What is sapiosexuality?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for privacy and opt-out information. First Broadcast: 30/8/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are cold showers good for you?

Even during the summer, the mere idea of taking an ice cold shower may well be enough to give you the shivers. After all, the soothing feeling of warm water running over skin is what most people prefer. But a lot of social media content creators claim to have reaped health benefits from taking cold showers. They tend to talk about blood circulation, skin quality and the immune system. So do their claims have any basis in fact or are they just seeking attention? What’s the impact on blood circulation? It's also said that cold showers are good for mental health, is that true? Can cold showers be harmful to the body? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could Britain ever rejoin the EU?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What 5 foods can improve brain performance?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is pandemic skip?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 06/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is confirmation bias and how does it affect our judgement?

Have you ever found yourself in a debate with someone and realised as it goes on, that the person you’re talking to simply isn’t going to change their mind. That might be the case even if they’re expressing a controversial point of view, or saying something that goes against scientific evidence. It’s often because they’re so convinced their perspective is right that they can’t see any nuances in the discussion. Even when you present a solid argument that challenges their views, they only focus on what supports their position and twist it into their defense. The chances are they’re experiencing something known as confirmation bias. What’s that? How can you avoid falling into that trap? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is the optimism bias?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is shy bladder syndrome?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Lima Syndrome?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 6/2/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it best sleeping in total darkness?

Almost all kids are afraid of the dark, and sometimes that fear even lingers into adulthood. It's a shame really because, contrary to what you might think, darkness is actually not our enemy but a friend when it comes to drifting off to dreamland. Being exposed to light at night can have negative consequences on person’s health in the long-term. That’s according to a study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States. They published their findings in 2022, having discovered a correlation between exposure to light while sleeping and conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. What's the link between light and disease? How can I ensure I’m not at risk from light exposure at night? 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: 1/10/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is mirror work?

What is mirror work ? It’s not easy to learn to love yourself and have good self-esteem. But here’s the good news: it is possible to work at it. That’s the main premise behind positive psychology and personal development at least. One particular new thought method from the United States has gained a significant following; it’s known as mirror work. Who invented mirror work then ? And what does the method consist of? But how can saying things to a mirror improve my self-confidence ? ⁠⁠ In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is Dugnad?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is de-extinction?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are happy hormones?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/5/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does sex help us to sleep better?

According to Mental Health UK, nearly one in five people in the country don’t get enough sleep. We’ve talked about various types of sleep disorder in the past on Do You Really Know and the link between good sleep and good health is well established. Many people turn to sleeping pills, but there’s a totally natural alternative which may actually yield better results. What's that? Why is sex so beneficial then? 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 Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 18/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should you eat when it’s hot?

In June 2025, the Met Office announced that the UK had had its warmest spring on record, with a mean temperature of 9.5°C, beating the previous mark set just a year prior in 2024 and exceeding the long term average by 1.4°. It’s becoming increasingly important to adapt to periods of extreme heat, and one way to make stiflingly hot days more bearable is to adjust what you eat. What should be avoided then? And what about drinks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Should I eat starchy foods in the evening?⁠ ⁠Why should I eat more fermented foods?⁠ ⁠Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.  First Broadcast: 30/7/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you keep wasps away?

They buzz around your fruit salad, hover over your barbecue, and seem to think the edge of your pool is their hangout. Every summer, it’s the same story - wasps turning your outdoor bliss into a swatting frenzy. But it doesn’t have to be this way; there are ways to keep them at bay.  There are gentler, and smarter ways to make them buzz off. Essential oils are a great place to start. Scents like lemongrass, cloves, and lavender are natural wasp deterrents. What about when you're having a barbecue? But aren’t we supposed to protect wasps? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is it dangerous if I get heart palpitations?⁠ ⁠Is eating fish still good for you?⁠ ⁠What is Fridgescaping?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue First Broadcast: 28/7/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is AI giving a voice to the dead?

Have you ever seen the Black Mirror episode called "Be right back"? It aired back in February 2013 and sees a character called Ash die in a car accident, leaving behind his pregnant wife Martha. During Ash's funeral, Martha’s friend Sarah tells her about a company which creates AI versions of dead people, by using personal data they had shared online. Initially reluctant, Martha eventually caves in and tries the service. As a result, she’s able to chat with an Android Ash as if he was alive. Now, Black Mirror is well known for delving into possible future technological developments, which are sometimes purely the stuff of fantasy. But the scenario portrayed in that particular episode may become widespread in the near future. Are we saying this may actually be possible then? Do businesses see a lot of potential in deadbots? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is climbing stairs so good for you?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Am I in a situationship?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which foods are best for burning fat?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 17/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I wake up refreshed every morning?

Some people believe they simply can’t function in the morning until they’ve had a cup of coffee. Others seem to be grumpy every morning, as if they’ve got out of the wrong side of the bed.  Of course, a poor night’s sleep can be the cause, whether it be down to stress, not getting to bed early enough, drinking or other physical conditions like sleep apnea. Psychological factors can also come into play, like a lack of motivation in your job or relationship issues. But sleep quality and mental health aren’t the only factors. A lot of us wake up and get up in a pretty suboptimal way. What’s the best way to wake up then? What about having a lie-in to get extra sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is stealth wealth?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How much sleep should I get each night?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How do sim swapping scams work?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 11/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you be micro-flirting without realising it?

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

Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there are as many as 430 deaths per year due to wrong-way crashes in the United States alone. That might be hard to believe as for most of us driving on the “right” side of the road is as automatic as brushing your teeth. But there is of a course a divide between countries that drive on the left and those that drive on the right. In ancient times, driving was not really regulated, but it was nevertheless the norm to drive on the left. And it’s down in no small part to the fact that the majority of people are right-handed. In ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, soldiers and cavalry men carried their swords and shields on the left to draw more easily with their right hands when needed. How far back does the tradition of driving on the left go? When did that change in other parts of the world? What about in other countries? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is Sisu?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is squirting?

What is squirting? Thanks for asking! OK, so from their teenage years onwards most men get used to fluid shooting out of their genitals on a regular basis. But female ejaculation is a thing too, and it’s known colloquially as squirting. Most often, it’s when a woman expels fluid from the vulva either before or during an orgasm. It’s generally seen as a pleasurable sensation, even when it doesn’t happen at the same time as a climax. The terms squirting and female ejaculation are commonly used interchangeably, but some researchers have suggested they are two distinct phenomena. So squirting actually exists outside the world of porn? What is this mysterious fluid that comes out then? What are the secrets to making a woman squirt? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are Fan Tokens?⁠ ⁠What is terraforming?⁠ ⁠What is a deepfake?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 9/9/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Godwin’s Law?

What is Godwin’s Law? Thanks for asking! The events of the Holocaust are part of the compulsory curriculum in many countries across the world, especially in Europe. Indeed, it’s pretty rare to come across any adult who hasn’t heard of the unique horrors that took place.  Most people would agree that comparing recent Covid-19 restrictions and vaccination campaigns to Nazi atrocities is at best extreme and misguided; at worst disrespectful and downright offensive. But that’s exactly what some politicians and members of the public have done during recent protests. This is an example of an adage known as Godwin’s Law, which originated on an internet forum in 1990. It reads as follows: “As an online discussion continues, the probability of a comparison to Hitler or to Nazis approaches one.” What does that even mean? Who are these people comparing Covid-19 rules to the Holocaust? Is Godwin’s Law still relevant in the 21st century? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the Puppy Blues?⁠ ⁠What are blue zones?⁠ ⁠What is Niksen?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/8/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are blue zones?

What are blue zones? Humans have wondered about the secrets behind longevity since the beginning of time. Well, as it turns out, the world’s five blue zones offer some revealing insight into this mystery. In these regions, people seem to live longer than in the rest of the world. Researchers have sought to understand the unique lifestyles that may be behind this phenomenon. Let’s go back to the year 2000. Studying the province of Nuoro in Sardinia, Italian professor Gianni Pes and Belgian demographer Michel Poulain discovered to their great surprise that certain villages were home to a high number of people in their 90s or even over a hundred years old. The researchers marked these locations with blue circles which is how the non-scientific blue zone label was coined. Where are the other four blue zones then? So what are the secrets behind these people’s long lifespans? Diet and exercise have something to do with it too? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Is running actually bad for our joints and bones?⁠ ⁠Is drinking decaf bad for my health?⁠ ⁠What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? Thanks for asking! During the Covid-19 pandemic, governments around the world have taken it on themselves to judge what’s essential or not for their citizens. Think of non-essential shops, businesses, products and leisure activities, for example. Restrictions based on these judgements have evolved constantly during various stages of lockdown or closures. At an individual level, the Covid era has forced us all to think more deeply about what is truly essential to get by day to day; things we may have taken for granted before. Small comforts or luxuries have had to be sacrificed in many cases. Back in the 1940s, American psychologist Abraham Maslow came up with a paper entitled “A Theory of Human Motivation”, in which he suggested a hierarchy for human needs.  It’s commonly represented as a five-level pyramid, with physiological needs at the base, being the biological component for survival. Working up from there, you’ve got safety needs, love and belonging needs and then esteem needs. At the top of the pyramid is self-actualisation, which means a person reaching their full potential. How does the theory relate to human behaviour? What do those critics argue? And in what ways has Covid been an equaliser? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the Covid vaccine pill?⁠ ⁠What is the black fungus epidemic?⁠ ⁠What is geophony? ⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/8/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Ocean Viking?

What is Ocean Viking? Thanks for asking! The Ocean Viking humanitarian vessel now has well over 500 survivors on board, located in waters between Italy, Malta and Libya. It has carried out a number of rescue operations in the last week. According to NGO SOS Mediterranee, who operate Ocean Viking, survivors on board are mainly refugees and migrants. Many are minors, some of whom were attempting the treacherous crossing unaccompanied. Yet governments so far seem in no hurry to come to their aid. When was Ocean Viking first used as a rescue ship? Have there been other similar rescue operations? What’s the latest for Ocean Viking then? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Who is Quentin Tarantino? ⁠ ⁠What is a heat dome?⁠ ⁠What is the Olympic flame?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 7/12/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has Taylor Swift changed USA?

She's one of the most influential women in the world. Taylor Swift, a country star in the United States who has become a global pop star, is shattering all records. She has been named the Personality of 2023, and has won Album of the Year for the record-breaking 4th time. In November 2024, Joe Biden, the President of the United States, is standing for re-election. His main opponent is still Donald Trump, what does Taylor Swift have to do with all this? Well, she has a considerable say in the outcome of the election. How so? What is the Taylor Swift effect ? And does it only apply to politics? 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 Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 15/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the #QuitMyJob trend?

"Do you really know?" is Bababam's daily podcast, which helps you understand the words, acronyms, and concepts that are making the news every day. From December 6th to 20th, discover the words that have left their mark on the year, with our 2021 Retrospective. From the "Pandora Papers" affair to the "#QuitMyJob" hashtag and of course the "Long Covid" condition, (re)discover these words that sum up 2021. What is the #QuitMyJob trend? Thanks for asking! This hashtag went viral on TikTok during the summer. On social media, thousands of web users used the hashtag QuitMyJob to hand in their resignation directly on the Internet. For starters, to give their notice in style. But more importantly, to call their employers out for unacceptable behaviour. American Shana Blackwell, is seen as having started the QuitMyJob trend. In autumn 2020, she made the following announcement over her Walmart store’s PA system. Hold on, why would anyone want to do that? Can employees get in trouble for making allegations against their employers online? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is a Tiny House?⁠ ⁠What is tokenism?⁠ ⁠What is squirting?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/12/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does loneliness do to our brains?

Not everyone has the same relationship with social contact. Introverts, for example, recharge by spending time alone. Meanwhile extroverts get their energy from being around other people. But here’s the thing: being introverted or enjoying solitude isn’t the same as being lonely. Loneliness can actually become painful, and even harmful, when it drags on for too long. What happens when loneliness becomes chronic then? How does that work then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?⁠ ⁠What does eating junk food do to our brains?⁠ ⁠Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 19/11/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are more and more children suffering from virtual autism?

The World Health Organisation says that children between the ages of two and five should get no more than one hour of sedentary screen time per day, while children under two shouldn’t get any at all. But the general consensus is that many parents don’t enforce those guidelines, and many toddlers end up overexposed to digital devices as a result. Increasingly, early childhood professionals are reporting concerning and unusual behaviour in children who have been excessively exposed to screens. Research published in Global Pediatric Health in 2020 referred to this as Early Media Overexposure Syndrome, and the term virtual autism has also emerged to describe it. What are the symptoms? Is virtual autism a recognised condition then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Why do children have imaginary friends?⁠ ⁠Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 07/02/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is rape culture?

What is rape culture? Thanks for asking!   Society generally sees rape as one of the most heinous crimes that exists. But the sociological theory of rape culture suggests that sexual assault continues to be so common precisely because of certain attitudes on gender and sexuality. Certain myths and misconceptions are handed down from generation to generation, ending up embedded in cultural norms. The consequences: victim shaming, impunity for perpetrators and encouraging women to sacrifice freedoms to avoid being raped, are drastic Are you talking about the idea of the patriarchy? How has the situation evolved in recent years? How can we combat rape culture? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the Covid vaccine pill?⁠ ⁠What is the black fungus epidemic?⁠ ⁠What is geophony? ⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/6/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you get food poisoning from raw fish?

Eating raw fish like sushi and sashimi has never been more popular, whether that’s in restaurants or on supermarket shelves. The good news is that such dishes are rich in fatty acids and vitamins from the A, D, and E groups, which brings a host of health benefits. But on the flipside, they can also be sources of contamination. It’s mostly down to improper handling and storage at seafood markets, or cross-contamination. Some fish caught from polluted waters may contain toxins. It’s important to know that raw fish can carry parasites. What kind of contamination? What are the parasites that can contaminate fish? How can I avoid getting contaminated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why do we get nightmares?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Has the climate breakdown really begun?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a frenemy?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the ‘Yes Man’ Technique?

Ever feel like a grey cloud is hanging over you? Life seems a bit gloomy, and your days are dull. You’re craving a change, but you’re stuck in a rut. Well,  there is good news and  the solution might be much closer than you think. Sometimes, all it takes is tweaking one or two elements of your day to transform your life. Enter the ‘Yes Man’ technique. Where does it come from? Should You Say Yes to Everything? What’s the Point? What are the Limits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is the pathological laughter condition that affects The Joker?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Oosouji method of house cleaning?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What are the dangers with being overly perfectionist?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 6/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is terraforming?

What is terraforming? Thanks for asking! If you’re a fan of sci-fi, the idea of terraformation should be familiar. It refers to all the techniques and technologies which aim to transform the surface of a planet, making it suitable for human inhabitation. Basically, it means making a planet similar to Earth. To make a Hollywood comparison, that’s exactly the purpose of the Weyland-Yutani company in Ridley Scott’s Alien series. Terraforming may have originally been dreamt up in works of fiction, but today's real-world science has taken inspiration and is trying damn hard to put it into practice.  The first recorded use of the term terraforming appeared in Astounding Science Fiction magazine in 1942. Which planets would be most likely terraforming candidates? So, how likely is it we could survive on Mars? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is empty nest syndrome? ⁠ ⁠What is air rage? ⁠ ⁠What are silent discos? ⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for privacy and opt-out information. First Broadcast: 6/9/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could unfaithfulness be caused by genetics?

No one's proud of being unfaithful, but what if some people’s cheating was actually caused by genetics, rather than selfishness? That might sound like a convenient excuse, but actually there could be some scientific basis behind it. In 2022 researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia analysed the DNA of over 7,300 twins aged between 18 and 49, all of whom had been in relationships for several years. What were the study’s results then? Are some people simply programmed to cheat then? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠How can I stop micro-awakenings from disrupting my sleep?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/10/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the Pegasus Project?

What is the Pegasus Project? Thanks for asking! Ever since the Snowden case of 2013, the world has gotten used to the idea that states use surveillance to monitor people’s activity. All the same, the fallout from the Pegasus Project revelations of recent weeks has been huge, making it a highly significant cyber espionage scandal. The initiative was coordinated by French media nonprofit organization Forbidden Stories, who last year obtained access to a list of 50,000 phone numbers targeted by Pegasus spyware. Thanks to the work of a consortium of investigative journalists from all around the world, as well as the support of Amnesty International, the global scale of government surveillance has become apparent. Where does the name of the project come from? Who do the phone numbers belong to then? What have the repercussions been following the Pegasus Project revelations? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are sonic weapons?⁠ ⁠What is the I.O.C.?⁠ ⁠What is the global bike shortage?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/7/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is geophony?

What is geophony? Thanks for asking! Taking its name from the Greek prefix geo, as in the earth and phony as in sound, geophony could be most simply described as part of Planet Earth’s music. It’s a component of the soundscape that has surrounded us humans ever since we have been present on Earth.  We owe the concept to experts like Canadian composer and environmentalist Raymond Murray Schafer, who popularised the idea of the soundscape, or American and bioacoustician Bernie Krause. This field of study gives us a lot of insight into the state of the planet. What kinds of sounds are we talking about? What can geophony tell us about the world? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is Godwin’s Law?⁠ ⁠What are the Puppy Blues?⁠ ⁠What are blue zones?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is broken heart syndrome?

The idea of a broken heart may make you think of a cartoon, an emoji or a bad break-up from your past. But broken heart syndrome is a real physical condition, which is also known as Tako-tsubo. Good guess but just wide of the mark. Tako-tsubo syndrome was described for the first time in Japan, at the start of the 1990s. Researchers in the western world didn’t acknowledge the condition until several years later, towards the end of the decade. The name is Japanese because that’s where the first case was recorded? How can we recognise the symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 10/5/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the G spot really exist?

Ah, the G-spot... An often cited but frequently elusive erogenous zone which has a reputation of being able to unlock intense female orgasms if you know how to stimulate it the right way.  The G-spot was first discovered by German gynecologist Ernst Gräfenberg - hence the G part of the name - back in 1950. But the term was only coined in his honour in the 1980s, by a group of researchers who were writing about female ejaculation and popularised Grafenberg’s findings in a book. Gräfenberg attributed three main functions to this hotspot: generating pleasurable sensations, causing swelling, and sometimes leading to female ejaculation. Where is the G-spot said to be located? Is this area really a magic button for intense orgasms? What’s the best way to stimulate the G-spot? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How do I know if I'm addicted to sex?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is King Charles’ role in the Church of England?⁠⁠ Where does our phobia of clowns come from? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices