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Is eating fish still good for you? Aug 08, 2026

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On paper, fish have everything required to be an excellent staple to many diets. They’re rich in protein, vitamins, trace elements, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and aren’t too high in calories. The only downside is that fish live in an increasingly polluted environment.

What with heavy metals and plastic waste invading the oceans, more and more people are concerned about the pitfalls of eating fish. After all, they can be contaminated by chemical pollutants such as PCBs, methylmercury, or dioxins. These endocrine disruptors can have very harmful effects such as causing neurological disorders or forms of cancer. Furthermore, food derived from fish flesh is also likely to be contaminated with microorganisms such as bacteria and parasites.

Should we stop eating fish then? Should I avoid any other types of fish? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is Sisu?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠⁠

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

First broadcast : 3/4/2023

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What is Sisu? Aug 08, 2026

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Trying to come up with a translation for the Finnish term sisu is a bit of a lost cause. Rotten Tomatoes described it as “a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds.” while the BBC has defined it as “strength, perseverance in a task that for some may seem crazy to undertake, almost hopeless”.

It’s not exactly resilience, because that comes after a setback. And it’s not perseverance either which is more linked to a long term goal, whereas sisu really relates to a given moment in time. It could be finding the strength to have a complicated discussion with a superior at work for example, or attempting to resolve a conflict. Sisu is based on honesty and respect, to oneself and towards others.

So where does it come from? What are some examples of people who personified sisu? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :

⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠

⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠

⁠How to make the most out of hybrid working?⁠

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

First Broadcast: 30/3/2023

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What are the best ways of beating procrastination? Aug 07, 2026

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Do you ever feel like you’re always in a rush, constantly getting things done at the latest possible time? It could be paying a bill, cleaning our home or even recording a podcast! Well you’re certainly not alone in that respect. According to Deacon Joseph Ferrari, who specialises in the area, 20% of us are chronic procrastinators.

And a 2020 survey by Micro Biz Mag found that just 15.6% of people say they never procrastinate. So it’s something that affects almost all of us from time to time. And of course it can be a cause of stress and anxiety when we actually get around to doing whatever it is we’ve been putting off. So let’s discuss some ways of beating that pesky habit!

Why do we procrastinate anyway? If we’re hardwired like that, does it mean that it's impossible to stop procrastinating? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠Can deep sleep help stop dementia?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 8/4/2023

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Can deep sleep help stop dementia? Aug 07, 2026

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It’s not news that if you don't get a good nights sleep you will probably not be your best the next day, but while you are snoozing, particularly in deep sleep, your brain is not just powered down, it is busy cleaning out the days toxins, almost like it is ‘washing your brain’ and getting it ready for the next day.

“Sleep is not just a state where things turn off. Sleep is a very active state for the brain – and it seems to be a special state for fluid flow within the brain,” says Laura Lewis, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University in the Guardian newspaper.

What happens if we don't get enough deep sleep? How can we boost our deep sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠⁠⁠

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

First Broadcast: 6/4/2023

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What is conscious quitting? Aug 07, 2026

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Following on from “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing”, conscious quitting is another work-related term that’s gone viral in recent times. It’s based on the results of prominent surveys which have shown that people are increasingly prepared to walk away from a job if they feel their employers’ values don’t match theirs.

For example, in February 2023 former Unilever chief executive Paul Polman reported on the findings of the Net Positive Employee Barometer. The survey of 4,000 UK and US based employees showed that employees are “worried about the future and want to work for companies who are doing something about it”. That could be taking action on issues like gender equality or environmental challenges for example.

Which groups of people are most likely to be conscious quitters? Why has this phenomenon come to light now? Could the conscious quitting trend hurt companies? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠

⁠Is eating fish still good for you?⁠

⁠Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?⁠

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

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Which foods and drinks stain teeth? Aug 06, 2026

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Having beautiful white teeth of course depends on good oral hygiene to a degree. But brushing and flossing alone aren’t the only factors. The structural integrity of our tooth enamel is actually determined by genetics, meaning some of us are more likely to experience decay than others.

The same goes for dentine, which is the calcified tissue that lies underneath tooth enamel, protecting the dental pulp encased within. Now dentine is actually yellow, which explains why our teeth gradually turn that colour when the enamel wears away.

Tea and coffee are supposed to be bad at staining teeth, aren’t they? What about foods? Is there anything we can do apart from reducing our consumption? 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: 16/4/2023

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Do penises really get bigger in the summer? Aug 06, 2026

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Many men feel self-conscious about the size of their penis, and it’s often down to constant comparisons with other men, driven by pornography.

Interestingly, some men have noticed that their penis appears bigger during warmer weather, and online discussions of this have led to the phenomenon becoming known as "summer penis."

Is there any basis to those claims though? Just how much bigger can it get then? What determines penis size? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why is laughing contagious?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 10/7/2024

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Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet? Aug 06, 2026

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If you are a pet owner you know how hard it can be to leave your furry friend at home when you go to work. You may worry about their wellbeing, feel guilty for not spending enough time with them or miss their companionship.

According to a BBC article, more than 3 million people in the UK have taken on a pet since the start of the pandemic. Many of them have enjoyed working from home with their furry companions and are reluctant to leave them behind when they return to the office.

What are the advantages of bringing pets to work? What are the disadvantages? So, would you be more likely to go to work if you bring your pet? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 14/4/2023

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Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit? Aug 02, 2026

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It's back to school! DYRK is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport!

It's well known that we should all be doing half an hour of moderate physical activity every day. But sometimes our busy lifestyles make it difficult finding thirty consecutive minutes to do exercise. Sure, you could get up extra early in the morning, cut your lunch break short, or dig deep to find the needed energy and motivation for a post-work gym session. But a bitesized method called exercise snacking may be a simpler option when it comes to hitting your daily quota. Now obviously we're not talking about sweet or savoury snacks here; rather separating exercise into smaller chunks which are spread throughout the day.

Is that really comparable to doing a full workout in one go? How can I adapt my day to fit in exercise snacking? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠

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⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 6/9/2022

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Why do people consider the number seven lucky? Aug 02, 2026

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Back in 2015, 10,000 participants at Newcastle University’s Numbers Festival were asked what their favourite number was. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 12.6% of them answered the number seven, making it the most popular number of them all.

Some said they didn't know why they chose seven, but as you know, the number tends to have positive connotations and is associated with luck in particular. That’s especially true in Western societies.

How far back does the legend of lucky number seven go? How has the concept of luck contributed to the number seven's prominence? Are there any scientific or logical reasons behind the number seven's lucky reputation? 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: 14/08/2023

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