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You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.

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  • October 24 · 5 min

    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

  • October 24 · 5 min

    Could Highlander syndrome help humans become immortal?

    Humans have long been intrigued by the idea of achieving eternal life, and wondered whether it could ever become possible thanks to medical and technological advances. But in the case of some individuals it seems that it may even be randomly bestowed upon them. Let’s take South Korean man Shin Hyo Myung for example. Ever since he appeared on eNews24 in 2013, he’s been used to being the centre of attention. In 2015 he then appeared in a documentary, and was widely described as a 26-year old with the appearance of a 12-year old boy. These days he’s a social media influencer, but even pictures from 2023 show him still looking like a teenager. How do doctors explain his condition? What are the causes? So can the Highlander syndrome truly make someone immortal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠How can you use Tinder safely?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why do some people talk during their sleep?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 17/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 23 · 6 min

    How is the manosphere encouraging dangerous body trends?

    In some online communities, men are told that attractiveness depends on achieving an extremely muscular body, a square jaw and other supposedly “masculine” features. And there are impressionable young men out there who end up pursuing those ideals through a trend known as looksmaxxing. As you may have guessed from the name, it means trying to “maximise” your physical appearance. But more extreme communities promote unproven and downright dangerous ways of changing the body. What’s the connection with the manosphere? When does looksmaxxing get dangerous? Does the manosphere encourage looksmaxxing any other bodily parts? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why is the manosphere going crazy for pilates girls? What do masculinists mean by a "soyboy"? Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 23 · 5 min

    Could CBTI help you sleep better ?

    According to the NHS, around 1 in 3 people in the UK are affected by insomnia, and it’s particularly common in older adults. Many people turn to medication like benzodiazepines in an attempt to address their insomnia. Now these generally help, at least to begin with, but they tend to bring less restorative sleep. And if no other changes are made to daily habits, there’s a good chance the insomnia will return once the medication is stopped. What other options are out there then? So how does one learn to sleep again? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Sleep divorce: is it a good idea to sleep in separately?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we change clocks twice per year?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I tell if I’m at risk of ‘quiet firing’?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 06/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 23 · 5 min

    Why are more and more men joining the no fap movement?

    Now if you’ve never heard the word fap before, let me spell it out to you. It’s basically an onomatopoeic slang term for male masturbation. According to Business Insider, the term first appeared in a web comic called Sexy Losers in 1999, to indicate the sound of a male character masturbating. An Urban Dictionary definition for the term was then added in 2002, and usage grew from the 2000s onwards. So obviously now you know what that means, you’ll have realised that the no fap movement means quitting masturbation. And while masturbation is a pleasurable activity for many, the no fap movement against it has been gaining traction for about a decade now. It started out in the U.S. and the aim is to combat porn addiction and masturbation. Why do all these men want to stop masturbating? Are any of those claims true? What should someone do if they feel addicted to masturbation then? 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 Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 22 · 7 min

    Which of Asimov's predictions have come true?

    Speculative science fiction really is a genre of its own. Some people love it, others find it pointless, but you can’t deny the mental gymnastics involved in imagining the future of our societies, especially when some of those predictions turn out to be right. In that field, there are a few writers who stand out above the rest: George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, and, perhaps most famously, Isaac Asimov. Who exactly was Isaac Asimov? Did he predict a future full of robots then? What about space?To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is future faking?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Will the meat of the future be printed in 3D?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we see faces in inanimate objects?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/10/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 22 · 5 min

    Could FOPO be preventing you from fulfilling your potential?

    Have you ever really wanted to try something new, but avoided doing so because you were afraid of being judged? Maybe pursuing a hobby that could be seen as uncool, wearing a flashy outfit or sharing your opinion on a controversial topic for example. Well if that sounds familiar, then you might just be a victim of FOPO! What does that stand for? Is having FOPO actually a problem then?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How can I overcome my fear of speaking in public?⁠ ⁠What is the ‘adult only’ trend, in public places all about?⁠ ⁠⁠Can I cure my fear of spiders?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 22 · 4 min

    What is AI inbreeding?

    Seventy-four percent of 18 to 24-year-olds use AI every day, according to a February 2025 Ipsos study. No surprising really, chatbots now handle so much for us: emails, translations, studying, even creative projects. It almost makes you wonder how we ever managed before. But as fast as these models improve, they still make mistakes. And some researchers warn they could face a bigger problem: AI inbreeding, also known as model collapse. But do we have a specific example of this? So how can we combat AI inbreeding?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much CO2 does a search on ChatGPT emit?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How do you get better results with ChatGPT ?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Which jobs are most under threat from artificial intelligence?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 21 · 4 min

    How can you spot AI-generated text?

    For most 18-24 year olds, generative AI is already part of daily life. Research, emails, translations, summaries - AI is everywhere. Its possibilities feel endless, limited only by our imagination. But with that comes a growing skepticism, especially in schools and workplaces: “Was this really written by a person?” “Did ChatGPT write that assignment?” The good news is, there are clues that can tip you off. What are these clues? But are there tools to detect generated text? But how do these tools work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Will ChatGPT replace Google?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much CO2 does a search on ChatGPT emit?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Which jobs are most under threat from artificial intelligence?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 2025-10-10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 21 · 5 min

    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

  • October 21 · 5 min

    How many calories does having sex burn?

    Sex can certainly make us work up a sweat; but is it enough to cancel out that burger and fries you got from McDonald’s at lunchtime? Well if you were thinking about quitting the gym in favour of sex-ercise, you may want to reconsider. Sex doesn’t actually burn as many calories as you might think. How many are we talking then? Does the position make a difference? If it’s not that intense, then why do we sweat so much? Are there any health risks to sex, like with other forms of exercise?To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why should you pee after having sex?⁠ ⁠What's the best time of day to have sex?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 2025-10-08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 20 · 4 min

    Gaza: how do we recognize genocide?

    Since October 7, 2023, Israel has waged an unprecedented offensive on Gaza. What began as retaliation against Hamas attacks has escalated into relentless violence. According to Statista, by July 30, 2025, more than 60,000 Palestinians had been killed by Israeli bombardments, including over 18,000 children. As early as November 2023, UN rapporteurs, NGOs, and lawyers warned that Israel’s actions amounted to genocide, an accusation Israel and its allies reject. What does the term genocide mean? How does international law define genocide? Do these criteria apply to Gaza? Who can prosecute genocide? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠What is EU law primacy?⁠ ⁠What is the US Supreme Court?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 2025-11-14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 20 · 5 min

    Why do we hook up with our exes so often?

    You thought they were the one. You could already see yourselves growing old together… and then it just fell apart. A few arguments, one or two mistakes, and that was that. Except that between love, resentment, nostalgia and shared memories, sometimes the urge to ‘go back for seconds’ creeps in. Is it really that common? But why do people do it - what’s the point of sleeping with your ex? Is breakup sex really healthy though? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How many calories does having sex burn?⁠ ⁠Why is the brain our biggest sex organ?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 2025-11-26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 20 · 4 min

    Is it still possible for young people in the UK to become homeowners?

    In the UK, owning a home is still seen as a key sign of financial stability. For many, it means security against life’s uncertainties - job loss, illness, or income drops and a way to build long-term wealth instead of paying rent. Today, according to the comparison site Finder the average age of a first-time buyer is just under 34. In London, it’s closer to 35. That’s several years older than in the 1990s, when most first-time buyers were in their late twenties. So why has it become so complicated to buy now? What about young people specifically? So, is it still possible for young people in the UK to become homeowners? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?⁠ ⁠Why are so many young people suffering from financial dysmorphia?⁠ ⁠Do you know about home design maximalism?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 2025-11-21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 19 · 4 min

    What are the most bizarre obsessions of the ultra-rich?

    Private snow rooms, attempts to slow ageing, frozen bodies and luxury bunkers. When money is no object, even the limits of life can become something to spend a fortune trying to overcome. What’s a snow room? As well as climate what else do the ultra rich try to manage? And how far will they go to prepare for the end? Are there any more? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is stealth wealth? Who is the richest man in history? Could job enrichment make your work more rewarding? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 19 · 6 min

    Why are there more cancer deaths than ever before?

    It’s not something we like to dwell on too often, but the chance for each of us getting some kind of cancer during our lifetime is significant. After all, it's the second leading cause of death worldwide according to the World Health Organisation, just behind heart disease. Cancer Research UK puts the estimated lifetime risk of a man or woman getting cancer at nearly one in two. Research has shown the extent to which cancer cases have been growing in recent decades. And not just among the elderly. A study published in BMJ Oncology in September 2023 showed that there had been a “striking” 79% increase in new early-onset cancer cases from 1990-2019. Early-onset is a term used to describe cancer in the under-50s. Why is that then? Isn’t it normal for cancer deaths to increase as the global population grows? Is the situation the same everywhere in the world? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What are the latest advances in lung cancer treatment?⁠ ⁠Can men get breast cancer?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 2026-05-04 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 19 · 5 min

    Why are Gen Z “revenge quitting” their jobs?

    Have you ever been so fed up at work that you wanted to not only quit your job, but also make a statement while doing so? Well, that’s a workplace trend that’s really been on the rise in 2025, so much so that it’s been given its own name: revenge quitting. Fortune magazine says that it’s taken over from quiet quitting. Does revenge quitting mean storming out and slamming the door then? Why are more people choosing to do that then? So why is it Gen Z who are leading this trend? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend?⁠ ⁠Could job enrichment make your work more rewarding?⁠ ⁠What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 2025-11-05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 18 · 4 min

    How can you stop giving in to impulse buying?

    Have you ever picked up clothes or random items on a whim, because you were stressed, bored, or just felt like celebrating? That’s what experts call impulse buying. It feels good in the moment, but it often leaves you with regret, and a lighter bank account. On top of that, it fuels overconsumption and harms the environment. So how do you actually resist the urge? Are there any simple ways to stay in control? What about the bigger picture? So how do you deal with that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is the Fermi paradox?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What’s the Tinder Paradox ?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for you?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 8/5/2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 18 · 4 min

    Why is it so hard to disobey?

    Picture this: your boss asks you to do something that feels unfair or pointless. You disagree… but you go along with it anyway. It happens all the time. Most of us comply simply because we don’t want to risk conflict or consequences. Why is saying no so difficult? But how far can that instinct go? So why don’t we push back more often? Is it just about avoiding trouble? So is disobedience impossible? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠What is the Fermi paradox?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠What’s the Tinder Paradox ?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for you?⁠⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 1/5/2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 18 · 4 min

    Is it possible to not love your parents?

    It’s more common than we tend to admit. Some children grow up with parents who are critical, emotionally distant, or unable to empathize. In that kind of environment, attachment bonds don’t always form smoothly. Children may internalize the idea that they don’t deserve affection and that makes it harder to give it back. Add in repeated abandonment, breakups, violence, or addiction, and some children end up feeling no real attachment to the people who raised them. So, can we choose to love less to protect ourselves? But does our love for them fluctuate over time? So then, how should we think about parental love? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?⁠ ⁠Why are more and more children suffering from virtual autism?⁠ ⁠Why are we having children later and later?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 20/2/2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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