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What is class-passing? Jul 06, 2026

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Everybody loves a rags-to-riches story, but the reality is social mobility is far from easy. Class-passers are those who manage to successfully improve their status and navigate their new life as part of a higher socioeconomic group.

To understand class-passing, let’s first discuss the idea of social classes. Within our societies, people are divided according to factors like their family background, education, wealth, occupation and income. Most commonly these categories are described as the lower, middle and upper classes. A person’s life path and opportunities are often defined by their social background. For example, just 26% of poorer school pupils in the UK went on to higher education in 2017, compared to 44% among their better-off peers.

Is there a surefire way to climb the social ladder? Or do I just need to hope for a lucky break? Shouldn’t class-passers be proud to have made it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Is it bad to drink water with a meal?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why is physical contact important for our health?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 11/3/2021

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What can be done about snoring? Jul 06, 2026

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According to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnea Association, 41% of the UK population snore, which means there are approximately 15 million snorers in the country. That in turn means 30 million people are affected by snoring, given that the noises can prove disturbing to a partner or family member’s sleep.

Of course when we breathe, oxygen passes through our nose, then behind the palate to reach the pharynx and trachea. When we sleep, these muscles tend to collapse, which can hamper air flow. Our organs start vibrating and the noise spreads in the nasal cavities. That’s where snoring comes from.

Is it a cause for concern? So what about the rest of us snorers who don’t suffer from sleep apnea? What if the snoring is down to my sleeping position? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠How can I return unwanted gifts?⁠

⁠Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?⁠

⁠What can I do to relieve heartburn?⁠

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

First Broadcast: 4/1/2024

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What is the influence of the God complex in the workplace? Jul 05, 2026

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We've all had that moment of slipping on our headphones heading to school or work and feeling like an unstoppable force. But while most of us leave that unwavering confidence at the front door, for some, it's a whole different story. Their analyses are top-notch, decisions flawless, and social networks unbeatable. This phenomenon has a name – it's called the "god complex."

Where does this god complex come from then? What's behind the causes of the god complex? How can one break free from the god complex?

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⁠What were the Most Shocking Moments of the Turner Prize?⁠

⁠What's really in vegan meat substitutes?⁠

⁠Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast 15/12/2023

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Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence? Jul 05, 2026

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You have to navigate an almost endless list of uncertainties when raising a child, and it’s hard to figure out the best approach to parenting. At one end of the spectrum, you’ve got so-called helicopter parents, who micromanage every aspect of their children’s lives, and at the other end parents who are so hands-off that some label them as lazy.

Maybe sometimes they are lazy. But in other cases, letting kids learn from their mistakes is an intentional choice rather than pure laziness. You might think that stepping back means kisd are more likely to get into trouble. But that’s not necessarily the case. The idea is to scale back constant parental involvement to help kids develop their own skills, problem-solving abilities, and independence. After all, if parents swoop in to solve every issue, how can children ever figure out how to manage on their own?

Couldn’t such an approach be seen as negligent? How does one become a “lazy” parent? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why are we having children later and later?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why do children have imaginary friends?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 29/1/2025

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Should I be cleaning my belly button? Jul 05, 2026

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We talked about omplaphobia in a recent episode of Do You Really Know, which is the fear of belly buttons. Well the subject of today’s episode may make for awkward listening for anyone affected by that phobia. That’s right; we’re talking about belly buttons again.

Now, be honest: when was the last time you washed your belly button in the shower? It’s commonly overlooked, but surprisingly it’s actually one of the dirtiest parts of the human body. That’s because it accumulates dead skin cells, clothing fibers, soap residue, and sweat, making it a haven for bacteria. In fact, it hosts more than sixty different species of fungi, yeasts, and bacteria!

How does the belly button form? Why does my belly button sometimes smell bad? Do I need to use lotion? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What do you get better at with age?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why has astrology come back into fashion?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Are our phones really eavesdropping on us?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 3/11/2023

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What is climate optimism? Jul 04, 2026

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We’ve talked about eco-anxiety before on Do You Really Know, and it’s real. A survey published in the Lancet in December 2021 found that 75% of young people thought the future was frightening.

But others are preaching a more positive outlook, with cautious climate optimism looking set to be a trend in 2023. While our fears around the climate crisis are justified and useful, if they paralyse us out of doing anything, those feelings of hopelessness are inevitable. Psychologists call it “learned helplessness”.

What cause is there for optimism? What are the arguments against climate optimism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is a vertiport?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is productivity paranoia?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 20/1/2023

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Why do we get the post-sex blues? Jul 04, 2026

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If you’ve ever felt strangely sad after having sex, you may have wondered what on earth was wrong with you. After all, we’re supposed to lie around in a haze or cuddle up to our partner in a state of post-orgasmic bliss, every single time. At least that’s what popular culture would have us believe.

But rest assured, if that’s not the case for you, you’re not alone. Indeed, a lot of people have experienced what’s called post-coital dysphoria, also known as the post-sex blues. It refers to the negative emotions people feel after having sex. And it’s more common that you might think. A study on the condition was published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy in 2018.It was based on a questionnaire that 1208 men took, of which 41% said they had had the post-sex blues at least once in their lives.

What kind of feelings are we talking about? Could it be psychological too? What’s the best way to beat the blues then? 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: 4/1/2023

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How can I save money when using electrical appliances? Jul 04, 2026

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You might be surprised to learn that how we use our electric devices can make real changes to our energy consumption and our bills. So here are some simple tips to help you change your habits and save on your energy bills.

Many appliances use energy even when they are on standby. Chargers still draw power even if the device is not connected, media players, Phones with displays that show when not in active use, like cordless phones and smart home appliances like refrigerators, washer and dryers that have always-on displays and many more.

What if I need to leave things on standby? How can I save money by changing the way I use appliances? 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 realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 05/01/2023

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Is Britain the new place to get your wine? Jul 03, 2026

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When you think of wine, you probably think of France, Bordeaux, Burgundy or Beaujolais. But we could soon be looking to Kent, Dorset and Hampshire instead, especially when it comes to sparkling wine.

Since 2000 the total amount of land in England and Wales given over to vineyards has quadrupled in size and established wine makers, particularly from the Champagne region in France are taking notice and are keen to take advantage of this new market. In 2016, the Pommery group invested in farmland in Kent which they transformed into vineyards. When interviewed for the Daily Mail, about the 2022 harvest, Julien Lonneux from Pommery said : “This is a truly vintage crop, easily the best in a decade.”

How much sparkling wine is currently produced in the UK? Who is taking an interest in English wine? Why is English wine getting better? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement?⁠

⁠Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?⁠

⁠Could I save more money by cash stuffing?⁠

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

First release date: November 29th , 2022

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What is Mukbang, the latest type of video going viral on social media? Jul 03, 2026

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The mukbang phenomenon has been around for nearly 15 years, but only really took off on Youtube and then Tiktok in the last few years. A simple search on either of the platforms yields an endless list of clips, many of which have view counts in the millions.

Mukbang involves people filming themselves while eating. The streamers are known as broadcast jockeys, or BJs for short, and they often eat copious amounts of food during their streams. We’re talking up to 10,000 calories in a single sitting! Sometimes viewers get to see them preparing the food first, or ordering it in.

Where does mukbang come from ? What's the attraction of watching other people eat ? Is the mukbang trend dangerous ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?⁠

⁠Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous?⁠

⁠Could the human race become infertile?⁠

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

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