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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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August 26 · 6 min
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
August 25 · 5 min
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
August 25 · 6 min
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
August 25 · 5 min
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
August 24 · 6 min
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
August 24 · 5 min
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
August 24 · 6 min
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
August 23 · 4 min
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
August 23 · 5 min
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
August 23 · 5 min
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
August 22 · 5 min
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
August 22 · 5 min
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
August 22 · 6 min
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
August 21 · 4 min
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
August 21 · 5 min
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
August 21 · 6 min
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
August 20 · 5 min
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
August 20 · 6 min
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
August 20 · 5 min
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
August 19 · 4 min
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

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