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What are the Puppy Blues? Aug 12, 2026

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What are the Puppy Blues?

You’ve no doubt already heard of the baby blues, a nice-sounding euphemism for the rather unpleasant postpartum depression. Well, some new pet owners have started talking of puppy blues in the same way, to describe the sadness they sometimes feel after adopting a new furry companion.

The puppy blues might be behind increased animal abandonment rates during the summer. Additionally, Fortune magazine reported a week ago that many Americans are surrendering their pets now the time has come to return to the office.

What is it like having the puppy blues? What can I do to get more confident about being a pet owner? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What are blue zones?⁠

⁠What is Niksen?⁠

⁠What is Pop-It?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 1/52022

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What is the global bike shortage? Aug 12, 2026

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What is the global bike shortage? Thanks for asking!

Cycling has enjoyed a huge boom since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Local authorities have increased efforts to prioritise cyclists over drivers, creating new bike lanes and making other investments in this form of transport. However, a shortage of bikes has been affecting the whole world since 2020. This supply chain nightmare is still going on in summer 2021, and may be for some time.

What’s causing the global shortage? How long will I have to wait if I order a bike now? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What is Eswatini? ⁠

⁠What is mansplaining?⁠

⁠What is the digital divide?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 22/7/2021

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What is a heat dome? Aug 12, 2026

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This summer, relax and learn with Do You Really Know! It's time to learn all about the concepts, words and expressions that surround the summer season!

What is a heat dome?

The Pacific north-west is typically a mild region when it comes to weather. But in late June, Western Canada experienced record temperatures, with the province of British Columbia hit particularly hard. Temperatures are usually around 21° on the Pacific coast, but reached 49.5°C in Lytton, a village around 100 miles to the North-east of Vancouver. Cities on the other side of the border weren’t spared either, with Portland and Seattle both seeing their respective record temperatures smashed. We’re used to talk of heatwaves, but observers have labelled the latest situation a heat dome.

What’s the science behind these extreme temperatures? How dangerous is the heat dome? To what extent are heat domes due to climate change? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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⁠Why do we get verrucas?⁠

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

⁠Why do our bodies need magnesium?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 18/8/2022

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What is space tourism? Aug 11, 2026

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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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What is sapiosexuality? Aug 11, 2026

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What are you most attracted to when looking for someone to date? Social status? A sense of humour? Good looks? Those are all positive traits for sure, but for sapioseuxals there’s one quality which trumps all others, and that’s intelligence.

The word comes from the Latin word “sapien”, which means wise. Sapiosexuals don’t fall in love at first sight or even through an emotional spark. Rather, they seduce one another through long and complex discussions. Their partners may well have a successful career and financial stability too, but it’s the intelligence which really counts most. The brain has to be stimulated on an intellectual level before a sapiosexual would even consider the thought of physical intimacy.

It’s nothing new being attracted to someone who’s intelligent, is it? Is sapiosexuality a sexual orientation in its own right? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What does the future hold for the Amazon rainforest?⁠

⁠Why are Just Stop Oil activists targeting works of art?⁠

⁠Could you be genetically immune to Covid?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 3/11/2022

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What is the black fungus epidemic? Aug 11, 2026

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What is the black fungus epidemic? Thanks for asking!

Since May 2021, India has been faced with an additional epidemic on top of Covid-19. It’s that of a black fungus, also known as mucormycosis. This rare infection spreads among Covid patients, first of all attacking their faces, in particular the nose, sinuses or eyes, before moving onto the brain and lungs.

According to AFP, India has recorded over 45,000 black fungus cases in the last two months. That’s compared to less than 20 cases per year in pre-Covid times. The real figure may be much higher and the epidemic is causing major concern, especially given the infection has a mortality rate of 50%.

Why has this epidemic taken off in India? What is done to treat those infected with mucormycosis? Is the black fungus a new kind of Covid then? Has it been seen in other countries? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What is geophony? ⁠

⁠What is Earth Overshoot Day?⁠

⁠What is Godwin’s Law?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Why do friend breakups hurt so much? Aug 09, 2026

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We all know that getting over romantic relationships can take time, sometimes weeks, months or years. Many poems, songs and film scenes have been dedicated to expressing the pain of dealing with such situations. But friendship heartbreaks don’t tend to get so much attention, even though they can hurt as much, or even more!

Well one of the main things is that there’s a template for ending a romantic relationship. It’s a rite of passage really. But that simply doesn’t exist when it comes to friendships. It’s way more blurry when it comes to pinpointing exactly how or when a friendship starts and ends. We kind of expect it to last forever, so it’s a shock to the system if it doesn’t. Most of us would struggle to know how to firmly but respectfully put an end to a friendship when we need to.

What are the main differences between these two types of breakup? What’s the best way to end a friendship then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 30/7/2023

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How to make the most out of hybrid working? Aug 09, 2026

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Covid allowed many people to work from home for the first time and created a world where more flexible, hybrid working, mixing office work and working from home is now possible. But there are things to keep in mind to optimise this type of experience

According to Prof Jonathan Trevor at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School he suggests that it is better to match the task to the environment rather than following a strict schedule. He found that focused creative tasks, such as designing a brochure, can be easily done from home as they require little teamwork.

Should you stick to a set schedule? How can you build team spirit? How can you create balance between home life and office life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠⁠Why do we forget our dreams?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What is kinkeeping, the invisible workload often done by women?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast 2023-03-28

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How can I beat my smartphone addiction? Aug 09, 2026

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The word nomophobia means a fear of being without our smartphone, and it’s affecting more and more people with each passing year.

Back in 2021, a phone addiction study by researchers from King’s College London found that 38.9% of young people qualified as smartphone addicts. Many admitted being unable to control their usage and that it got in the way of other activities like work or studies.

So, what can people do about smartphone addiction? What about notifications? How can I know if I’m really a smartphone addict? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How much money makes you happy?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Are we heading for another stock market crash?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug?⁠⁠

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

First broadcast : 24/03/2023

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What's the best way to organise my fridge? Aug 08, 2026

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Arranging your fridge isn't just a way to save space. It's primarily about ensuring optimal preservation of food products and thus preventing the proliferation of bacteria. According to UK Research and Innovation, there are around 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness in the country every year.

First and foremost, it's important to know that fridges with ventilated or circulated cold air have a more consistent temperature than those with static cold air. In the latter case, the temperature varies based on the distance from the cold source, so you should start by identifying the coldest area of your fridge.

What should be stored in the coldest part? Should packaging be removed? How should you be cleaning your fridge? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 13/8/2023

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