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Why do we celebrate Halloween? Oct 31, 2026

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Halloween is here and if you’re anything like us, you’ll be frantically doing some last-minute pumpkin carving or stocking up on sweets for trick-or-treaters. Maybe you’re going to a Halloween party dressed up as a ghost, witch or any other kind of spooky creature. But have you ever wondered where all these quirky customs came from?

While Halloween seems like a very modern celebration, its origins actually go back well over 1000 years. It started out with an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain (Sow-in). As you may know, the Celts lived in the area that is now Ireland, the UK and the north of France. They would celebrate their new year on 1st November, a night on which they believed the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, with the ghosts of the dead returning to earth.

Who were the first people to come up with the idea then? What about trick-or-treating and some of the other modern customs, where do they come from? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why is my circadian rhythm so important?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why do we enjoy being scared?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is an oil shock?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 31/10/2022

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Why do we love horror films so much? Oct 31, 2026

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Halloween is the only time of year when you can scare yourself silly! While some people go trick-or-treating around the neighbourhood, others prefer a thrilling film. Being scared and anxious are generally unpleasant sensations.

So what’s the point of watching a film that makes you feel uncomfortable? It may seem paradoxical, but horror films are incredibly popular. According to a Statista study, 37 percent of people in the UK love them.

What happens to our bodies when we’re scared? So it’s only for the feeling of release at the end? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do we celebrate Halloween?⁠

⁠Can I cure my fear of spiders?⁠

⁠Why do we love hate-watching certain films and series?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast : 2024-10-31

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What are some of the most common phobias? Oct 31, 2026

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We’ve all got fears. For some, it’s the dark, for others, it’s spiders, heights, or maybe even something as ordinary as a phone call. But when those fears take root and are no longer reasonable; when they take over, that’s when they cross into the territory of phobias.

Phobias remind us that our brains, for all their brilliance, aren’t always working in our favor and are flawed. According to a survey by Anxiety UK, there are ten phobias that show up more often than the rest.

So what are these phobias? And are there any phobias related to animals?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Where does our phobia of clowns come from?⁠

⁠Can I cure my fear of spiders?⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What is omphalophobia, the fear of belly buttons?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast : 2025-10-31

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Can you still learn a new language as an adult? Oct 30, 2026

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Plenty of adults dream of learning another language. I don’t know about you, but I’d love to learn a really unique one like Chinese or Arabic. But the reality is that after leaving school, finding the time can be difficult, due to work and other responsibilities.

We also often refer to children’s brains being like sponges and assume that our adult brains aren’t up to the task. In actual fact adult brains don’t lose their ability to learn. They simply approach the task differently from a child’s brain.

Why do children pick up languages so easily though? So what habits help adults make progress? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I learn 1000 words in a new language?

Why doesn’t every language have a word for blue?

Does our personality change when we speak in another language?

A Bababam Originals podcast.

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What does the popcorn index teach us about the economy? Oct 30, 2026

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Figuring out how well the economy is doing might seem like the preserve of those working in big accounting firms or financial institutions, dealing with complicated graphs and calculations on a daily basis.

But in reality, we’re exposed to certain clues going about our everyday lives, without even realising that they offer insight into our spending habits. An interesting example to look out for is whether people are buying popcorn in your local cinema.

What does popcorn have to do with the economy? What are the orthers index ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Are you an “ambivert”?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠How does the "Scully Effect" raise young women's interest in science fields?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 15/11/2024

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Can I cure my fear of spiders? Oct 30, 2026

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If just thinking of spiders is enough to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, or you jump any time you see one, the chances are you suffer from arachnophobia. It affects up to 15% of people according to the Cleveland Clinic, making it one of the most common phobias out there.

As it turns out, human fear of spiders may well be down to evolution. Researchers from Germany, Austria and Sweden looked into the question in more detail for a study published in Frontiers in Psychology in 2017. This may be because such creatures have historically provided a threat. Some other studies have also backed up the idea of an inherited fear of spiders.

But my friend keeps pet spiders; why doesn’t she have the same fear as me? So can it be cured? ⁠⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles?⁠⁠⁠

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

⁠⁠⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 21/9/2022

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Are twins really telepathic ? Oct 29, 2026

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According to a study published in Human Reproduction in 2021, there are around 1.6 million twins born each year, with an average of one in every 42 newborn children being a twin. The research also revealed that the global twinning rate had increased by a third since the 1980s.

It’s fair to say that twins have long fascinated scientists, and society as a whole. Some people portray twins as kind of identical clones with supernatural powers. They suggest that twins are capable of communicating telepathically and experiencing each other’s emotions, even from great distances.

Do twins really share a special bond ? Have twins similar behaviors ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠

⁠What are the dirtiest objects in your home?⁠

⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 2025-03-17

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What are the best natural remedies for insomnia? Oct 29, 2026

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Not being able to fall asleep at night can be incredibly frustrating. You’re tossing and turning, exhausted but unable to drift off. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—millions of people struggle with insomnia, making it difficult to get through the next day.

While medication is an option, experts often recommend non-drug approaches as the most effective solutions. Light therapy, weighted blankets, and natural remedies like valerian tea or chamomile essential oils can all help improve sleep quality. Melatonin supplements can also be useful, but they’re best for short-term use.

So how do these remedies work? Which one is right for you? And when should you consider cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What are the warning signs of depression?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could Bare Minimum Mondays protect us from burnout?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the dangers with being overly perfectionist?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 28/03/2025

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Could love echoing be damaging your relationship prospects? Oct 29, 2026

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Whether you’re the one being left or the one doing the leaving, a breakup always presents certain challenges. It’s pretty common to try to learn from the relationship that’s ended, in order to move forwards in a positive way. And those takeaways can help us gain perspective and avoid making the same mistakes in the future.

But when that kind of rumination becomes excessive and persists with time, it can become problematic. In late 2024, American psychologist Marie Land came up with the term “love echoing” to describe those kinds of thoughts.

Where does the “echo” part of the term come from? What are the possible consequences of love echoing then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the dirtiest objects in your home?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 2026/03/14

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How often should I cut my hair? Oct 28, 2026

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For some, a trip to the hairdresser feels like a chore, while for others, it’s a refreshing boost. Either way, getting regular haircuts isn’t just a matter of appearance; it’s key to maintaining healthy hair and encouraging natural renewal. Cutting your hair doesn’t make it grow faster, as some people would have you believe, but it does make it stronger.

Hair tends to wear out and thin, especially at the ends, due to friction from clothing. Getting a regular trim will prevent that and allow your hair to grow back healthier and stronger.

When is the best time to cut your hair ? Who to trust ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠Why does cooking benefit our mental health?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What is batch cooking?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance

First Broadcast: 24/2/25

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