Do you really know?

Latest Episodes:

Can plate colour really affect our sense of taste? Jun 26, 2025

Show notes

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

Which countries are best for LGBTIA+ people to migrate to? Jun 25, 2025

Show notes

The British Expat Report 2024 from money transfer specialists Currencies Direct found that 23% of UK adults are considering moving abroad in the next five years. The most popular reasons cited for wanting to do so were to pursue a better quality of life, the cost of living crisis and (of course!) the weather.

But if you identify as LGBT, an additional consideration is of course finding a country where you know you’ll be accepted and able to live freely. In the middle of Pride month, let’s take a moment to consider which countries are best for LGBT people to move to.

How can you tell if a country is LGBT-friendly before moving there? So which country scored highest then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is King Charles’ role in the Church of England? Jun 25, 2025

Show notes

ollowing the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, her son Prince Charles became King at the age of 73. He inherited the many titles that his mother carried throughout her 70-year reign, one of which is the “Defender of the Faith”. That refers to his role as the supreme governor of the Church of England.

In 2009, the Church of England stated it had over 26 million baptised members accounting for nearly half of the population of England. It is also the mother church of the international Anglican Communion which is present around the world, particularly in Commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia and South Africa. The British monarch’s role as Defender of the Faith is mostly symbolic; in practice he has limited powers.

What is the monarch's role as head of the Church of England? How was the Church of England born? What is the Church of England religion like? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:

⁠Why is black associated with grief?⁠

⁠Should you sleep with socks on?⁠

⁠How can I get the most out of daytime napping?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 26/10/2022

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does exercise not help you lose weight? Jun 23, 2025

Show notes

As summer approaches, a lot of people are hitting the gym with the goal of slimming down. Maybe you’re aiming to shed a few pounds and show off a toned figure at the beach. Naturally, the first reflex is often to hop on a treadmill or lift some weights. But here’s the thing: while exercise is great for you, it’s not always the most effective way to lose weight.

To lose fat, you have to burn more calories than you consume. Simple enough. But in reality, the bulk of your daily calorie burn comes from basic body functions, things like breathing, pumping blood, regulating temperature, and even thinking.

So does exercise burn more calories or not? So is exercise still worth it?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:

Is it good to have aches and pains after doing sport?

How can I improve my sporting performance through mental preparation?

What are the health impacts of taking public transport?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Jun 23, 2025

Show notes

Polycystic ovary syndrome, also called PCOS, is related to hormonal imbalances in women’s bodies. It’s the leading cause of fertility problems in women and affects one in ten women of childbearing age in the UK, according to the NHS. Despite that, there is very little awareness about the condition.

The most important thing there is to know about PCOS is that it leads to excessive production of androgen hormones, especially testosterone. High testosterone levels in women disrupt the ovarian cycle and, in particular, the development of fluid-filled sacs called follicles in the ovaries.

How does it affect the body, apart from causing cysts? Is the disease still understudied? Do we know why some women produce too many androgens? 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?⁠

⁠Is a white tongue unhealthy?⁠

⁠What is the great unretirement?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 04/04/2022

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which flights are most likely to be hit by turbulence? Jun 21, 2025

Show notes

If you’re a nervous flyer thinking ahead to your next flight, you may have wondered whether it's possible to predict whether you'll encounter any turbulence.

Air travel has come under the spotlight in recent weeks, with a number of high profile incidents of flights being hit by turbulence, including one which saw a 71 year old British man in his seventies tragically die from a heart attack.

What causes turbulence? Where are the most turbulence-prone areas? Could turbulence get worse in the future? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:

⁠Why do we startle when we fall asleep?⁠

⁠How long do people have sex for?⁠

⁠What are the secrets of a successful LAT couple?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 5/6/2024

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could CBTI help you sleep better ? Jun 18, 2025

Show notes

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you be micro-flirting without realising it ? Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

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

What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok? Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

You might be familiar with the expression ‘you make your own luck’ or with the idea of thinking positively to create a positive outcome - some people refer to it as ‘manifesting’. But now, a new trend on the social media platform TikTok has taken it one step further with what has been dubbed ‘lucky girl syndrome’.

Essentially you tell yourself that everything just works out for you and that you are the luckiest person with phrases like ‘everything just always works out for me’ or I always get what I want’ and just like that you now have Lucky Girl Syndrome. It first started on TikTok in December 2022, when creator Laura Galebe posted a video explaining how she believes she gets “the most insane opportunities” simply by “expecting great things” to happen.

How does it work? Is there any evidence that it works? What are the problems with Lucky Girl Syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:

⁠How often should I wash my hair?⁠

⁠Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?⁠

⁠Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 7/2/2023

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are more and more men joining the no fap movement? Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

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