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Why do we lose our appetite when we fall in love? Aug 01, 2025

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A lot of things happen to our bodies when we fall in love. Some of the obvious physical reactions are getting butterflies in the stomach, dilated pupils and a racing heartbeat. Another one that many of us have experienced is losing our appetite.

You know the feeling: you're so smitten with your new crush that you can barely eat a bite. You skip breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and instead spend hours daydreaming about them or talking to them on the phone.

What's actually going on inside the body when this happens? How do you explain that some people put on weight when in a relationship? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the olive theory from Tiktok?⁠

⁠How does the vagus nerve affect your health?⁠

⁠What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 23/9/2023

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What is London's No Trouser Day? Aug 01, 2025

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You may have seen it on the news, on social media, or even on the tube: hundreds of people riding the underground with no trousers on, in the middle of winter. On Sunday the 7th of December London commuters braved the cold to strip off to their underwear for this unusual event.

The No Trousers Tube Ride, as it is officially called, is an annual event that takes place on the first Sunday of January. It started in London in 2009, inspired by the No Pants Subway Ride, which was created by Improv Everywhere, a New York-based comedy collective, in 2002.

What does it mean? Is it a protest, a prank, or a party? What is the reaction to the event? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?⁠

⁠How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions?⁠

⁠Why does the year begin on January 1st?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 11/1/2024

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What should you eat when it’s hot? Jul 30, 2025

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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!

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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.

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Will ATMs disappear? Jul 29, 2025

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The number of free-to-use ATMs in the UK has been steadily declining, with a 6% drop from 2022 to mid-2023. This reflects a shift in consumer habits, as cash usage has decreased significantly. For example, weekly ATM withdrawals fell by nearly a third, from £2.2 billion in 2019 to £1.5 billion in 2023.

The shift began years ago but accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, cash accounted for only 15% of all payments in the UK, driven by the rise of contactless and online transactions. While 74% of adults use cash occasionally or rarely, certain groups, including older adults and those without access to digital banking, still rely heavily on it.

When did we start paying less in cash? Does this mean cash payments are on their way out? Why are ATMs disappearing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?⁠

⁠How do sim swapping scams work?⁠

⁠Is putting on less heating a way to save money and be healthier?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 15/1/2025

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How can you keep wasps away? Jul 28, 2025

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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!

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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

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Can I cure my fear of spiders? Jul 26, 2025

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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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Why do I attract mosquitoes more than other people? Jul 25, 2025

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Warm summer nights often bring unwelcome guests into our homes in the form of mosquitoes. For now we fortunately don’t have any mosquito-borne diseases being transmitted to humans in the UK, but with the warmer temperatures brought on by climate change, it may only be a matter of time until that changes.

You may have noticed that some of us seem to attract more mosquito bites than others, even within the same household or having been at the same gathering. A popular belief is that mosquitoes have a preference for certain types of skin, because they find them sweeter.

Is skin ‘sweetness’ really the most important factor? What does CO2 have to do with it? Does my choice of clothing make any difference? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the Pygmalion effect?⁠

⁠What are the alternatives to air conditioning?⁠

⁠What is misogynoir?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 19/8/2023

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Should I quit air travel to save the planet? Jul 24, 2025

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Flying is far from being the most eco-friendly means of transport. Right now it’s responsible for around 2% of global carbon emissions, but that could grow to as high as 16% by 2050.

With the notable exception of travel restrictions in the last two years, the airline industry has gradually been transporting more and more passengers for decades now. While that continued growth is impressive, we have to recognise that along with it come certain undesirable effects on the environment. Now that the climate crisis is all the more undeniable, could we see the general trend reversing at some point? Certain environmentalists gave up flying long ago to limit their carbon footprint. Greta Thunberg is one prominent example.

Can individuals really make a difference? Isn’t taking the train way more expensive and time-consuming? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for me?⁠

⁠How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?⁠

⁠Can I get health benefits from masturbation?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 26/8/2022

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What is space tourism? Jul 23, 2025

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down from his position as the company’s CEO to focus on other projects. He’ll remain executive chairman at Amazon but now wants to dedicate more time to other projects, including his space tourism company Blue Origin.

Following that surprise announcement, British business magnate Richard Branson also declared his desire to go into space with his company Virgin Galactic. Some have labelled these developments as a new dawn for space tourism.

So who’s earning bragging rights in the billionaires’ space race?How long has space tourism been around? Wait, are you saying one day I’ll be able to jump on a rocket into space? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠

⁠How often should you wash your bedsheets?⁠

⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 4/10/2022

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Could summer shading pose a threat to your relationship ? Jul 23, 2025

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Summer is here! The sun’s out; you’ve got a week or two off work and the beach and sea are calling. It’s time to relax, soak up some much-needed vitamin D, and why not open the door to new romantic encounters.

That’s all well and good if you’re single; but if you’re in a relationship, bear in mind that summer shading is becoming more and more common. It basically means putting a romantic relationship on hold over the summer in order to enjoy a few carefree flings

How common is summer shading then? How can you tell if you’re being summer shaded then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?

Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship?

Could a bathroom divorce help your relationship to thrive?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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