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Today · 6 min
How can you avoid falling victim to "pig-butchering" scams?
Imagine somebody spending months gaining your trust, only to eventually trick you into handing over your life savings. Well that’s the basic principle behind a scam commonly called “pig-butchering”. The name refers to gradually “fattening up” a victim’s confidence before taking as much money as possible. Law enforcement organisations prefer the term romance-baiting investment fraud, which is less potentially demeaning to victims. How do these scams work then? Why might it look to a victim as though they’re making money? When does the “butchering” part happen? How can I protect myself then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How do sim swapping scams work? Could you be at danger from quishing scams? How do sim swapping scams work? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 5 min
Why are we so fascinated by true crime?
The 21st century has seen true crime stories surge in popularity, dominating bookshelves and TV schedules. Documentaries like Making A Murderer and podcasts like Serial, which investigate real-life crimes, have become smash hits, attracting millions of viewers and downloads. Over in the US, a 2022 YouGov poll revealed that half of Americans enjoy true crime content, with one in three consuming it weekly. True crime is a unique genre, and distinct from detective fiction or thrillers due to its non-fictional nature. To comprehend the modern fascination with true crime, you have to venture back in time. The roots of the cultural phenomenon trace back to the early days of penny dreadfuls, crime novels and sensationalised crime reporting in the 19th century. How did it become popular? What is it about true crime that captivates so many people? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why is the UK not as happy as it used to be?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why do we give each other gifts at Christmas?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 5/3/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 4 min
Why do we cross our fingers to wish for luck?
Whether it’s making a wish over a birthday cake, waiting for lottery results, or opening an email following a job interview, it's pretty common to cross your fingers. It’s a way of communicating that we’re hoping luck swings in our favor and our wishes come true. Often, you don’t even need to physically cross your fingers; simply saying "Fingers crossed” is enough to get the message across. But the roots of this tradition go way back. In the Middle Ages, folks crossed their fingers to ward off the Devil, mimicking the famous exorcism phrase "Vade Retro Satana" or "Back off, Satan!" uttered by a priest holding a cross. Yet, people were crossing their fingers for luck long before the Middle Ages. Are you saying that it originally had nothing to do with religion at all then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠⁠ How did flat Earth conspiracy theory start? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 4 min
What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?
Currently there are many people that just feel they cannot get onto the property ladder, but is buying your own home really the best way to invest your money? Well, there are many benefits to owning your home, such as the stability and peace of mind that it can bring you. You can’t be evicted by a landlord, you can decorate and furnish it as you want, and you can enjoy the social and psychological benefits of having a place to call your own. Another benefit is you can save money. When interest rates are low, and if you have a big deposit, owning your home can be cheaper than renting. You can also control your monthly payments with a fixed mortgage. And of course you can make money. In a rising property market, you can benefit from the increase in property values. You can also use your home as an asset to borrow money, or rent it out if you live elsewhere for a while. What are the cons then? And what are the advantages of renting? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is body neutrality?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the most popular and unusual baby names in the UK?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I return unwanted gifts?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 2/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 5 min
Is being delulu a good thing?
"May all your delulu come trululu, because being delulu is the solulu." The clip you just listened to comes from American influencer Bianca Bernardo on Tiktok, and it’s had over 2/3 million views at the time of recording. If you’re wondering what the heck those crazy words mean, it’s best summed up as saying: “may all your fantasies turn into reality”. Indeed, the delulu hashtag has racked up over 6 billion views on TikTok. And it’s more than just an online trend; delulu is genuinely morphing into something of philosophy, or coping mechanism for Gen Z to deal with reality. So, what does delulu actually mean? What are some real life examples of being delulu then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could custobots do our shopping for us in a few years time?⁠ ⁠What are some of the more unusual Royal servants jobs from the past?⁠ ⁠Are cold showers good for you?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 4 min
Which foods change our body odour?
Did you know that each of us has a truly unique body odour, which is influenced by a mix of genetic, hormonal, age-related, environmental, and lifestyle factor? And your diet plays a role in shaping your natural scent. Some foods have their own noticeably strong odours, like garlic or onions for example, and can in turn cause us to sweat more. The same goes for spices and chili, which makes sense given how hot they are. If you eat a lot of turmeric, you may notice a tangy aroma emanating straight from your skin pores, caused by an uptick in sweat acidity and the presence of a molecule called carvone. Is there anything else that could explain a change in odour? Are there any foods that can improve body odour? 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: 10/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 5 min
What is the Romeo and Juliet effect?
When someone tells you not to do something it often becomes even more tempting, which is why, as a teenager, when your parents forbade you from seeing a certain boyfriend or girlfriend you felt even more passionate about them. Now psychologist have looked into what causes this so-called ‘Romeo and Juliet effect’. Psychologists at the University of Colorado chose the name of Shakespeare's play following an experiment which was conducted in 1972. In the sixteenth-century play, the two protagonists, fall in love despite coming from different sides of a feuding families. What were the results? Does family approval make or break love? 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: 13/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 4 min
Why don’t antibiotics cure everything?
You've got a fever, a sore throat, and you've felt awful for the last couple of days. You see your GP, only to leave without a prescription. It's frustrating. Most of us have been there, wondering: Why won't they just give me antibiotics? The answer is simple, and it's one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. But aren't antibiotics supposed to treat infections? So what can we do? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What should I do with expired medicines? How does FOFO lead to late medical diagnoses? What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 4 min
Why are there so many spin offs in the world of cinema?
The world of cinema is full of films and sagas which leave their mark on a generation, sometimes becoming cult films. And another phenomenon is becoming more and more common: that of the spin off. Spin-off films involve the creation of a new work based on the original, focusing on the story of a secondary character. There are a number of reasons why directors and screenwriters have chosen to carry out such projects. In the last few years, cinema has been met with strong competition from the world of series. Whereas before, the quality was close to that of a good TV film, these days series are able to match films blow for blow, both in terms of screenplay and production budget. SON - punch There’s another clear advantage, which is that series aren’t limited in time the same way as films are. From one season to the next, they can easily go into greater depth on a character's back story. Why are they so important for cinematic works? Why do fans love them so much? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is generative AI set to explode in 2024?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is being delulu a good thing?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should you be reducing salt in your diet?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 27/06/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday · 4 min
What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?
We spend a good deal of our time at work, 35 hours a week or more. It's an integral part of our lives, so if you can it's always best to surround yourself with good colleagues. They make work not only more enjoyable but stimulating. Their support and collaboration also helps to create a positive environment where teamwork leads to tackling problems and finding solutions. However, when we don't get along with our co-workers, time moves slowly, worse still is when you find yourself compensating for their shoddy work or having to work around them. But by far the worst situation is when the problem of incompetence comes from above. This situation has a name: the working environment becomes a kakistocracy. What does it mean? How do incompetent people get to positions of power in the first place? Is it possible to overthrow a kakistocracy? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How to choose the best detergent?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 12/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday · 5 min
Why do we get moles?
The number of moles we have on our bodies largely depends on sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Most people have 10 to 45 moles that appear during childhood and the teenage years.” Moles can vary in thickness, shape, colour, and they sometimes even have hair. They can pop up between your toes, on your scalp, on your earlobes or under your nails-anywhere really. Rest assured, most of the time these small brown spots are completely harmless, but still it’s worth knowing some key info about moles. That's especially true given they can sometimes be cancerous, turning into a type of skin cancer called melanoma. According to Cancer Research UK, “there are around 16,700 new melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK every year.” What are moles actually made of ? Which genetic factors are at play then ? How can you tell if a mole is dangerous ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Which bread is best for your health?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Has the climate breakdown really begun?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How small is a micropenis?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast the 03/04/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday · 5 min
Why do dogs often look like their owners?
Numerous archaeological findings have suggested that dogs were the first animals to be domesticated by humans over 20,000 years ago. So it’s little surprise that in this day and age, 29% of UK adults own a dog. That’s according to 2023 data from vet charity PDSA. If you have a dog, you may have been told that you share physical characteristics with it, a sort of family resemblance if you like. Well, as it turns out, this popular belief might be more than just a myth. Is there any scientific evidence behind that ? But how does this all add up ? What about other types of pet animals ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠How can I free myself from negative thoughts?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Is intermittent fasting good for your health?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why do our fingers wrinkle in water?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcasting 22 of march 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday · 5 min
Could the 6-1 method help you save money on groceries?
As of March 2024, the UK inflation rate stood at 3.2%, well below the record levels that had been seen a year prior. But still the cost of living crisis is biting and grocery shopping is one of the areas in which prices rose the most across 2022 and 2023. Thinking of ways to save on groceries has become really important and we’ve got a special tip for all of you listening today. The 6-1 method comes from renowned American chef Will Coleman. Let’s listen to him talking about it in a Tiktok post in January 2024, which has been liked over 150,000 times at the time of recording. What does the 6-1 method entail then? Does the 6-1 method actually work though?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?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does time go by faster with age?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why should I eat more fermented foods?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday · 5 min
Why do men often wake up with an erection?
A lot of people think that morning erections are triggered by erotic dreams, or a need to pee, but in fact they're a physiological reflex linked to sleep. That’s right - they’re not dependent on sexual arousal at all. And in a somewhat similar way, women actually also experience increased blood flow to the clitoris during the night. Now, the scientific term for a nighttime erection is nocturnal penile tumescence, or NPT for short, and men get a few each night on average. They occur during REM sleep phases, which make up around 20% of total sleep time. What exactly is REM sleep? Are you saying it’s an involuntary reflex then? What if I stop experiencing morning erections? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Is the gut really our "second brain"?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What's the best way to have quick sex?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the best techniques for giving oral sex to a woman?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/04/2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday · 5 min
Could SMART goals help you reduce stress?
All personal development coaches emphasise the importance of setting goals, even ones that may seem out of reach at first. Doing so not only boosts motivation but also enables gradual achievement. Nowadays a lot of people find this kind of approach almost second nature, but others struggle with it. A fear of failure, workplace anxiety, and a lack of self-confidence can make ambition seem unattainable. What does the S.M.A.R.T. acronym stand for then? But is goal-setting actually an effective approach? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Is the gut really our "second brain"?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What's the best way to cut your toenails?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Who is US presidential candidate "Literally Anybody Else"?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast:16/10/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 6 min
Can plate colour really affect our sense of taste?
Surely nothing affects taste other than what you actually put in your mouth, right?! Well actually no, that’s not true - at least according to a study published in December 2022 in Food Quality and Preference. The researchers behind that found that the colour of our dishware might influence our perception of taste. And it’s not the first study of its kind; I’m going to tell you about other similar ones in just a moment. Well, the Food Quality and Preference study was conducted by researchers at the University of Portsmouth . They gathered 47 students to participate, splitting them into two groups: picky and non-picky eaters. That’s crazy! How did these studies work then? What other studies have been done in this area then? What’s the point of all this research? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is your employer tracking you while you work from home?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 22/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 6 min
Who are the "passport bros" travelling abroad to find love?
Finding love isn’t always easy and sometimes the search takes people abroad. That's certainly the case for “passport bros”, who we're going to talk about today. The term generally refers to men, particularly from North America and Europe, who travel abroad in search of relationships. Countries in Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia are frequently promoted in their online communities. And their reason for seeking love abroad is because they believe their desired kind of partner has become too difficult to find at home. What kind of partner are passport bros looking for then? Why has the passport bro phenomenon grown in recent years? Are we saying that all men looking to find a partner abroad are passport bros? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism? Why are young men becoming more and more misogynistic? Are men still being paid more than women? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 4 min
Is a white tongue unhealthy?
A white coating on the tongue can occur when your health is compromised, like during a cold or fever. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol, and too much sugar, coffee, tea, or dairy can also contribute to this by disrupting the balance of your oral microbiota or affecting saliva production. In most cases, it’s an accumulation of bacteria and dead cells, a condition known as saburral tongue or white patches. This coating can often be removed by gently using a tongue scraper. However, other factors can lead to a thicker coating, localized patches, or even a metallic taste in the mouth. What exactly causes the tongue to turn white? Could this be a sign of infection? What about other health implications? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠How can you manage your anger better?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the best holiday destinations?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How can you manage your anger better?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 23/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 4 min
How long do people have sex for?
Popular fantasy might suggest that we need to have hours of sex in order to be satisfied, but is that actually true? A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2005 looked into intravaginal ejaculation latency time among 500 heterosexual couples from five different countries. Now intravaginal ejaculation latency time might sound like a complicated term, but basically it just means how long penetration lasts, so foreplay doesn’t count as sex under that definition. Having gathered survey answers from all the couples involved, the researchers noted that sex duration varied significantly, lasting as little as 33 seconds in some cases or as long as 44 minutes. But they were able to work out that the average duration was 5.4 minutes. A lot less than some people might think! Is 5.4 minutes really long enough to have satisfying sex though? How long does foreplay last then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Can you train your brain like a muscle?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 5 min
What are the secrets of a successful LAT couple?
The idea might seem inconceivable to some, but these days more and more people are choosing to be in LAT relationships. The LAT part of the term stands for Living Alone Together, which means that LAT couples are in a committed romantic relationship, but each person maintains their own private life and space. Back in 2011, a research team began a multi-method study looking into how prominent LAT couples were in the UK. They went on to publish their findings in a research briefing in 2013, showing that 9% of adults in the UK are in a LAT couple. Just how common is that? What’s the appeal of a LAT arrangement? Are you saying people in LAT couples will automatically argue less? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Can you train your brain like a muscle?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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