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What is benevolent sexism? May 19, 2025

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Discussions of sexism are commonplace in public discourse. And despite government policies aimed to ensure equality between women and men, the problem persists.

Even if in your immediate environment, sexism seems to be gone for good, you may be thinking of sexism in its classical sense. Experts say that more discreet forms remain, and benevolent sexism is one of them.

Can a form of prejudice really be benevolent? What kind of remarks, for example? But something called benevolent can’t be too harmful, can it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why are women’s rights regressing?⁠

⁠Are men still being paid more than women?⁠

⁠What is femtech?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 7/9/2022

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Why is sitting with your legs crossed bad? May 18, 2025

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When sitting, some of us cross our legs at the knee, while others do so at the ankle. According to a study published in Neuropsychologia in 1994, 62% of people cross their right leg over the left, 26% do the opposite, and 12% have no preference.

Sitting with your legs crossed can be comfortable as it helps relieve weight on the buttocks and reduces excessive arching of the back. Doing it occasionally won’t lead to a medical emergency, but it can actually be a relatively harmful habit.

Which areas are affected? What's the impact on blood circulation? Should I stop crossing my legs altogether then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?⁠

⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠

⁠What is social jet lag?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 10/9/2023

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Could Highlander syndrome help humans become immortal? May 17, 2025

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Humans have long been intrigued by the idea of achieving eternal life, and wondered whether it could ever become possible thanks to medical and technological advances. But in the case of some individuals it seems that it may even be randomly bestowed upon them. Let’s take South Korean man Shin Hyo Myung for example.

Ever since he appeared on eNews24 in 2013, he’s been used to being the centre of attention. In 2015 he then appeared in a documentary, and was widely described as a 26-year old with the appearance of a 12-year old boy. These days he’s a social media influencer, but even pictures from 2023 show him still looking like a teenager.

How do doctors explain his condition? What are the causes? So can the Highlander syndrome truly make someone immortal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can you use Tinder safely?⁠

⁠Why do some people talk during their sleep?⁠

⁠What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 17/4/2024

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Why do we tend to hate the sound of our own voice? May 14, 2025

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Ever cringe after listening to a voice note you just sent—wondering how your voice could possibly sound that high-pitched or nasal? You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone.

The phenomenon is called voice confrontation, and it comes down to how we hear ourselves differently than everyone else. When you speak, you hear your voice through both air and bone conduction, which makes it sound deeper and richer to you. But on a recording, you’re only getting the air transmission—so all those higher frequencies take center stage.

So, why do we hate the sound of our own voice and is it really that bad? We under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is “revenge bedtime procrastination”?

Can standing on one leg save your life?

What's the best way to cut your toenails?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

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What is the Cannes Film Festival ? May 14, 2025

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Every year in May, film stars and fans flock to the French city of Cannes for a 10-day celebration of cinema, or as it’s referred to in the host country, “the seventh art”. This year though, the festival the festival will take place from May 13th to 24th 2025.

Already at the time of recording there have been a number of attention-grabbing moments, including a hero’s welcome for Tom Cruise, who received an honorary Palme d’Or, a fly past from the French air force, an unexpected video message from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and a topless protester storming the red carpet to highlight sexual violence against women in Ukraine.

Why does it stand out so much from other events in France? How does the official competition work? What about the other films that aren’t part of the official selection? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

Date of first release : 28 mai 2022

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What is the great unretirement?

Is the five second rule a real thing?

Why are barcodes set to disappear?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Can this budgeting method help us save better? May 13, 2025

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Data published by YouGov in August 2022 showed that as of the previous month, Britons were using a whopping £3.5bn worth of overdrafted funds from their bank accounts. Each month, between 25% and 30% of people dip into their overdrafts, generally just for a few days leading up to payday.

It’s hardly surprising with the ongoing cost of living crisis and energy bills rising rapidly. If you’re one of those people who struggles to save, maybe you could use a few tips to help budget better. One popular method is the 50 - 30 - 20 rule, which was introduced by American senator Elizabeth Warren in a book entitled All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan. It splits your income into three categories to help manage it better.

What do the numbers mean then? How can I apply the rule? What if my needs add up to more than 50% of my income? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?

What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?

What does vaping do to the body?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 22/01/2023

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Is taking milk with coffee good for you? May 13, 2025

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Coffee purists tend to look down on the likes of the latte, cappuccino and mocha, suggesting that only black coffee is the real deal.

They often double down by saying that drinking coffee with milk causes bloating and messes with digestion. But a recent study from the University of Copenhagen found that it might actually be beneficial for our health, after all.

How so? Is the link proven then? It should help to change some people’s mindsets though, shouldn’t it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Could the five-minute coffee check-in save your relationship?⁠

⁠What is quiet hiring?⁠

⁠What are the three types of female orgasm?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is “revenge bedtime procrastination”? May 12, 2025

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Ever wonder whether gold is really the “safe haven” everyone says it is? With so much talk of inflation, market crashes, and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise investors often turn to precious metals.

Gold has captivated humanity for thousands of years—and for good reason. It holds its value, is easy to trade globally, and isn’t tied to any single currency or economy. But it’s not all glitter: gold can be volatile, doesn’t generate income like stocks, and storing it safely can be costly.

So, is gold a smart way to protect your money—or just a shiny distraction?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun?

Should we be worried about the Lensa AI avatar app?

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

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue

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How will our bodies adapt to climate change? May 11, 2025

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As we enter 2023, we’re desperately looking for ways to combat human-induced climate change. It’s a worthy cause, but it’s clear that some irreversible effects have already happened, and that will continue for some time.

So it would be foolish not to prepare for the reality of living on a planet which has undergone significant warming. There’s relatively little known about how our bodies will react, which is why France’s Human Adaptation Institute set up three Deep Climate expeditions to take place between December 2022 and June 2023. The project will help researchers understand better how the human body adapts to intense conditions. A team of 20 volunteer “climatonauts” with no field experience will be accompanied by explorer and project organiser Christian Clot.

What goes on during the expeditions? What bodily functions do we have to deal with climate change? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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

⁠How often should I wash my hair?⁠

⁠Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 8/2/2023

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What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend? May 10, 2025

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“You’re hot and you’re cold, you're yes then you're no, you're in then you're out, you're up then you're down.” So goes Katy Perry’s hit single Hot n Cold back in 2008, talking about a romantic relationship which is unstable due to one of the partner’s mood swings.

Maybe you yourself have been with someone like that in the past. They would shower you with attention one day, only to ghost you the next. There’s actually a term in the dating world for that kind of person: a prowler! Another perfect example from fiction is the character of Jasper in Nancy Meyers’ Christmas film The Holiday, played by Rufus Sewell. Check it out if you haven’t seen it!

Don’t predators “prowl” in the wild? What negative effects can prowling have? How can I protect myself from a prowler? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠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 Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 12/2/2023

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