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What to do when you’re exhausted after your holidays? Aug 29, 2026

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It may come as a surprise, but for some, summer isn’t always a time for rest and recharging. Quite the opposite, in fact. This phenomenon, known as “mid-year crisis” or “summer burnout,” is a type of seasonal depression that occurs during the summer months.

According to The Guardian newspaper, symptoms include drowsiness, lack of appetite, decreased libido and energy, and a general feeling of being overworked and tired. These feelings can occur during or after vacations, even after a period of rest. It's as if the positive effects expected from a holiday were totally ephemeral. Worse, some people feel more sensitive and irritable than before their break.

What are the symptoms? How do you explain this seasonal crisis? But isn’t summer supposed to be special? `In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 3/9/2024

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Is it better sleeping with or without a pillow? Aug 29, 2026

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We don’t know about you, but some nights we just can’t fall asleep without turning onto our stomach. And when we do, we seem to drift off more easily when not using a pillow. But we do sometimes wonder whether doing that could have any negative health impact.

Just like your mattress and bed base, the pillow plays a key role in sleep quality, but it’s often the most overlooked part of our bedding. You see, experts say that a pillow should help keep your spine properly aligned while you sleep, maintaining its natural curve, especially at the neck. That helps reduce pressure on the intervertebral discs, preventing tension in the cervical area.

What are some of the other benefits? Are there any cases when it’s better not to use a pillow? What should you do if you keep waking up in pain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is sleeping in bad for your health?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 7/10/2024

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Does music really make us more productive? Aug 29, 2026

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LoFi, short for "Low Fidelity," it blends elements of jazz with hip-hop rhythms, creating a relaxing soundscape. This genre has gained immense popularity, in part due to the YouTube channel *Lofi Girl*, which, as of October 2024, boasts over 14 million subscribers. The channel offers a 24/7 livestream of LoFi tracks designed to serve as ambient background music.

Research on this topic offers mixed insights. According to BBC Science Focus, one study conducted in a textile factory found that slow-tempo music can actually decrease productivity by slowing workers' pace. The study suggested that more upbeat music might be more effective in maintaining productivity.

But does it actually help with productivity? How should you choose music for work? Does personality influence how music affects productivity? What are some popular choices for productivity? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Am I listening to music too loud?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the Mozart Effect?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 30/10/2024

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Has the climate breakdown really begun? Aug 28, 2026

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On September 6th, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres released a 96-word statement in which he referred to “climate breakdown” having begun. It was in response to a report from the World Meteorological Organization, which highlighted the impact of record-breaking heatwaves across the globe this summer.

June, July, and August 2023 are the hottest three-month period ever recorded. The WMO says that the increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves we’re experiencing are causing air quality to decline, impacting human health.

What’s the definition of “climate breakdown”? Was this summer expected to be so hot? Is there any way back? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is cookie jarring in the dating world?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I beat my work addiction ?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 13/9/2023

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What are the craziest beauty ‘standards’ in history? Aug 28, 2026

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In French, when someone is beautiful, you can say they’re ‘canon’. The word itself means a general law, rule, princely or criteria by which something is judged, but when it comes to beauty it is simply means model that we elevate to the level of perfection.

Except that this model has changed a lot over the centuries and across cultures. Those who are considered “canons” today would have been considered ugly in another era. And some of the beauty standards of the past would probably look downright grotesque to us today.

Did people alter their skeletons in the name of beauty? Is it mostly women who paid the highest price?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How did broccoli freckles become a beauty trend?⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What is Face Wine, a viral beauty product from Tiktok?⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What is Face Wine, the latest viral beauty product from Tiktok?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 3/10/2025

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Why should you pee after having sex? Aug 28, 2026

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I don’t know about your love life, but let’s be honest; for most people having sex doesn’t work out as smoothly as what you see in the movies. Not only is the act itself idealised, but so is what comes after. On screen, you tend to see couples snuggling and drifting off in each other's arms, all cosy and serene.

But what movies tend to skip over is the part where you have to slip out of bed with your legs pressed together, and waddle like a penguin to the bathroom to pee and wash up. OK, it might feel like a bit of a mood killer, but it’s actually very important for staying healthy.

How does peeing stop bacteria from reaching the bladder? Do I really have to forget about post-sex cuddling? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why do some people get a headache during sex?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 11/11/2024

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What are silent discos? Aug 27, 2026

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What are silent discos? Thanks for asking!

I don’t know about you but I sure miss partying the night away. In the age of social distancing, most of us can barely remember what it’s like to be part of a crowd dancing together in a club.

While we wait for life to slowly get back to how it was pre-Covid, you might be interested to know about another kind of party. Even your neighbours are unlikely to complain, seeing as there’s no noise. We’re talking about silent discos of course!

Wait, you’ve lost me; how can you have a disco without music? So you can have several different kinds of music at the same party, can you? Doesn’t it get a bit weird with everyone being in their own bubble? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What is a QR code? ⁠

⁠What are the Paralympics? ⁠

⁠What is sapiosexuality?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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First Broadcast: 30/8/2021

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What is confirmation bias and how does it affect our judgement? Aug 27, 2026

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Have you ever found yourself in a debate with someone and realised as it goes on, that the person you’re talking to simply isn’t going to change their mind. That might be the case even if they’re expressing a controversial point of view, or saying something that goes against scientific evidence.

It’s often because they’re so convinced their perspective is right that they can’t see any nuances in the discussion. Even when you present a solid argument that challenges their views, they only focus on what supports their position and twist it into their defense. The chances are they’re experiencing something known as confirmation bias.

What’s that? How can you avoid falling into that trap? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is the optimism bias?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is shy bladder syndrome?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is Lima Syndrome?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 6/2/2025

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Are cold showers good for you? Aug 27, 2026

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Even during the summer, the mere idea of taking an ice cold shower may well be enough to give you the shivers. After all, the soothing feeling of warm water running over skin is what most people prefer.

But a lot of social media content creators claim to have reaped health benefits from taking cold showers. They tend to talk about blood circulation, skin quality and the immune system. So do their claims have any basis in fact or are they just seeking attention?

What’s the impact on blood circulation? It's also said that cold showers are good for mental health, is that true? Can cold showers be harmful to the body? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠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: 06/09/2023

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Is it best sleeping in total darkness? Aug 26, 2026

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Almost all kids are afraid of the dark, and sometimes that fear even lingers into adulthood. It's a shame really because, contrary to what you might think, darkness is actually not our enemy but a friend when it comes to drifting off to dreamland.

Being exposed to light at night can have negative consequences on person’s health in the long-term. That’s according to a study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States. They published their findings in 2022, having discovered a correlation between exposure to light while sleeping and conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.

What's the link between light and disease? How can I ensure I’m not at risk from light exposure at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 1/10/23

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