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How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions? Jan 01, 2025

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For many new year’s is a great time to take a look at your life and make some changes. Unfortunately, According to the time management firm FranklinCovey, one third of resolutions fail before the end of January.

There are three main reasons resolutions fail. Firstly, resolutions made because of what you think you ‘ought’ to do, are not likely to succeed. Next, being too vague and finally not having a realistic plan of how you intend to achieve your goal are all signs that your resolution will probably not make it. Your resolutions should be SMART. By that, I mean specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. This acronym is a great way to think about your resolutions and experts agree.

Why do so many resolutions fail? How do you make successful resolutions? How do I know when I'm setting unrealistic goals for myself? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is future faking?

Why are we so fascinated by true crime?

Why is the UK not as happy as it used to be?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 1/1/2023

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What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers? Dec 28, 2024

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Marketing technique shrinkflation is becoming more and more common in large retail stores, in particular down to the ongoing war in Ukraine. It sees manufacturers quietly reducing the size of their products, but maintaining prices at the same level. Shrinkflation is often a result of an increase in raw material prices and other production costs, but is seen as a form of hidden inflation and has been heavily criticised in many places. In the context of the current cost of living crisis, it’s definitely a sensitive subject. According to Merriam Webster, the portmanteau term was coined by British economist Pippa Malmgren in a tweet back in 2015.

Do you have any specific examples? Is shrinkflation illegal? As a consumer, how can I avoid falling victim to shrinkflation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can we choose the right sunscreen product?

Could Male Polish be the next big thing in men’s fashion?

Why are there so many spin offs in the world of cinema?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 30/6/2022

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What is 12-3-30, the viral Tiktok workout? Dec 27, 2024

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If you use Tiktok, you may well have seen videos of people walking on a treadmill at a steep incline. Many of them claim to have lost weight and improved their fitness, all thanks to the 12-3-30 workout.

If you’re thinking those are some oddly specific numbers, you’re right. The method involves walking on a treadmill that is inclined at 12%, for 30 minutes, at a speed of 3 mph. That's it. No running, no jumping, no fancy equipment. Just walking.

Where does the 12-3-30 workout come from? Is 12-3-30 suitable for everyone? Is it really effective for weight loss? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Where does Father's Day come from?

What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?

What is the best time of day to take a shower?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 16/6/2023

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What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug? Dec 25, 2024

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Nitrous oxide, which is also known as laughing gas, is sold in metal canisters and is one of the most commonly used drugs by teenagers and young people. However, heavy use can lead to a host of problems.

Prof Alastair Noyce, a consultant neurologist at Queen Mary University of London, told BBC News: "These are young people we are seeing - teenagers and people in their 20s. What's striking now is the severity. We've seen that increase over the last 12 months or so." Nitrous oxide is a gas that can be used for medical purposes, as an anaesthetic, and in the food industry.

Why do people use Nitrous oxide? What are the dangers? What is being done about this? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is a transference in psychiatry?

Does cold weather really make us sick?

How to save money on your heating bill this winter?

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

First broadcast: 21/3/2023

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Why do the Japanese eat KFC at Christmas? Dec 24, 2024

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On the evening of December 24th, as many households in the UK prepare for festive gatherings with traditional roast turkey and yule log, an intriguing Christmas tradition unfolds in Japan. In the land of the rising sun, people aren't bustling around their kitchens; instead, they're braving the winter cold to queue up for a unique holiday feast at KFC.

Many Japanese then return home with a special Christmas bucket in red, white, and green colors, containing fried chicken, coleslaw salad, a Japanese strawberry shortcake to share, and sometimes even champagne. Yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken has become a Christmas essential for millions of Japanese families.

And when did this tradition start? Where does KFC come in then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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At which time of day do we burn the most calories?

Why does the cold make us need to pee?

How can I meditate without meditating?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 20/12/2023

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Why do we give each other gifts at Christmas? Dec 20, 2024

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In the UK, Christmas is synonymous with festive meals, Yule logs, and the classic roast turkey. We adorn our homes with red, gold, and green decorations, and the Christmas tree takes center stage – a topic we've previously explored on this podcast. These traditions have become so ingrained in our lives that we rarely question their origins. Take, for instance, the tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts.

Is the act of gift-giving tied to Christianity? How did New Year's gifts evolve into Christmas gifts then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do we kiss under the mistletoe?

Where did the story of the Grinch come from?

Why do the Japanese eat KFC at Christmas?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

24/12/2023

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How to protect your art from AI exploitation? Dec 14, 2024

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You may have heard of AI art generators, tools that use artificial intelligence to create images based on language prompts. For example, you can type “a picture of Elmo from Sesame Street in the style of Pablo Picasso”. These tools are fun and impressive, but they also pose a serious threat to artists who share their work online.

AI art generators rely on large datasets of existing images to learn how to produce new ones. These datasets are often scraped from the internet, without the consent or knowledge of the original artists.

What can you do to protect your art from AI exploitation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I stop being a people pleaser?

Does our personality change when we speak in another language?

How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast : 6th febuary 2024

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Why are women’s rights regressing? Dec 10, 2024

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According to a World Bank report from March 2023, the global pace of reforms toward equal treatment of women under the law has slumped to a 20-year low. This decline constitutes a potential impediment to economic growth at a critical time for the global economy.

Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, women’s rights have been systematically curtailed. From March 2022, it became the only country in the world where women have no access to secondary school or university. Similarly, to promote their vision of virtue, gymnasiums have been closed. A number of NGOs have repeatedly alerted international institutions to the fact that women can no longer work with them because of non-compliance with the country's compulsory dress code.

Is the problem the same in the West? How can we combat the decline in women's rights in Europe? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why has purple become the colour of feminism?

Why do some people say slum tourism a bad thing?

How should I organise my fridge?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 7/3/2023

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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Dec 10, 2024

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Nicknamed the "seventh continent" or “trash vortex" the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an expanding mass consisting of 1.8 trillion plastic waste pieces in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

According to a study by NGO The Ocean Cleanup, which was published in Scientific Reports in 2018, it covers an area of 620,000 square miles, which is bigger than France, Germany and Spain combined.

How was it formed ? What is the impact on the environment ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?

What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?

What is a salt tooth ?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 24/7/2023

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How will our bodies adapt to climate change? Dec 08, 2024

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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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