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Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea? Jun 12, 2026

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Leaving food out for the birds seems like a harmless and even generous idea, but research by the British Trust for Ornithology is showing that bird feeders might be doing more harm than good.

Between 2008 and 2018, chaffinch numbers dropped by 29 per cent in the UK, while 67 per cent of the country's greenfinches were lost, the study reveals.

How do bird feeders spread this disease? How can I keep using my bird feeder safely? Are there other ways to support birdlife in your garden? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I improve my concentration at work?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, the disorder affecting Justin Bieber⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 11/10/2022

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Is it still worth doing your washing during off-peak hours these days? Jun 12, 2026

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Ah, the gentle rumble of a washing machine spinning in the middle of the night… practical but is it really saving you money?

In the UK, many households are on time-of-use tariffs like Economy 7. It’s often seen as a smart choice, but in reality, whether it pays off depends entirely on your routine.

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How does doom spending stop us from saving money?

Are budget food brands really worth the savings they offer?

What does the popcorn index teach us about the economy?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Is binge drinking over in the UK? Jun 12, 2026

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Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for a man, or 4 or more drinks for a woman, in about 2 hours, and the UK has a rather notorious reputation for drinking to excess, especially when abroad.

But according to a 2022 survey from Drinkaware, 26 % so nearly a third of 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are now completely teetotal, meaning they do not drink at all. Add to this that 29% of pub visits and 37% of restaurant visits are also alcohol free. While the non-alcoholic beverage market has grown over 506 % since 2015 and it is pretty clear that sobriety or at least being "sober curious" a search term that actually peaked in 2021 following the pandemic might be the new normal in the UK.

So could binge drinking be a thing of the past? What else has caused this change? 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 Amber Minogue.

First broadcast : 6/10/2022

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What is an inclusive Barbie? Jun 11, 2026

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Barbie has quite the impressive CV. She has had over 150 careers including fashion editor, surgeon and astronaut - enough to inspire any young fan. But what she has career-wise, she lacks when it comes to inclusivity.

Barbie is usually blond, perfect and impossibly proportioned - there is a reason Margo Robbie is playing her in the latest Barbie film. But this is finally going to change: Barbie is becoming more inclusive. Mattel is launching a new ‘Fashonista line’ which will include barbies with various disabilities, making it the most inclusive Barbie line to date.

What does an inclusive Barbie look like? Why has it taken so long to have an inclusive Barbie? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I reduce my belly fat?⁠

⁠What are the health benefits of algae?⁠

⁠Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?⁠

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

First Broadcast: 18/10/2023

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What is the psychology behind the bystander effect? Jun 11, 2026

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You’ve probably already walked by a stranger spreadeagled on the ground. Chances are that if you saw several people already offering assistance, you carried on walking by. That’s due to what is known as the bystander effect.

The bystander effect is a psychosocial phenomenon which typically crops up in emergency situations. It shows that the more other people are already intervening to help, the less likely we are to do so ourselves. On the other hand, the likelihood of stepping in increases when you’re the only person present.

How does psychology explain this phenomenon? What are some well-known examples? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why do some people believe in ghosts?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the placebo effect and how does it work?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could chronoworking make you work more efficiently?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 16/10/2022

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What are the warning signs of depression? Jun 11, 2026

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In any given week in England, 3 in 100 people are suffering from depression, according to a NatCen Social Research study published in 2014. Depression can affect anyone, regardless of age or social class.

Everybody experiences different moods. You might find yourself feeling happy during the day, sad at times, or even just okay. Those with mood disorders experience these same emotions, but for longer periods of time and with higher intensity, to the extent that it can affect their daily lives. Depression is an example of a mood disorder.

What’s the difference between feeling down and being depressed? What causes depression? Are there other symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How does pollution affect my mental health?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is moaning and grumbling good for mental health?⁠⁠

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

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 15/10/22

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Why is the manosphere going crazy for pilates girls? Jun 10, 2026

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We’ve talked about the rise of masculinism in the past on Do You Really Know and today’s subject is linked to the kind of traditional narratives that misogynistic men like to support.

You know the type of views I mean: men are supposed to be strong, authoritative and physically imposing. Women, on the other hand, are expected to be gentle, compliant and ideally, not too independent.

Since when do people choose their partners based on their exercise regime? How do pilates girls feel about being objectified in such a creepy way? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What do masculinists mean by a "soyboy"?

Why has far-right terrorism increased so much?

How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Should I be worried about my diarrhea? Jun 10, 2026

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Diarrhea is a common ailment that affects many of us, from time to time. While it’s often the subject of off-colour jokes, in reality it’s the number two cause of death in children under five years old, after pneumonia. It accounts for over 500,000 child deaths each year according to the World Health Organisation, making it a major public health issue.

The majority of these cases are recorded in the developing world, due to a lack of safe drinking water. That isn’t so likely to be a problem in the Western world, but still, if your diarrhea lasts longer than a few days, or you notice certain unusual symptoms, then it might actually be a sign of a more serious health problem, so you’ll want to get it checked out.

What exactly is diarrhea? So where does diarrhea actually come from? How can I identify the cause of my diarrhea? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the great unretirement?⁠

⁠What is K-Pop?⁠

⁠Am I fexting in my relationships like the Bidens?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 26/10/2022

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Why am I experiencing deja vu? Jun 10, 2026

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The strange experience of deja vu sometimes lasts just a matter of milliseconds. Nonetheless it can still catch you off guard and be pretty unsettling. Deja vu means “already seen” in French.

It refers to the sense of having already seen or experienced something you’re confronted with, even though you know that you have never actually seen it before. For example, you visit a new city for the first time in your life, but at a precise moment you get the feeling like you’ve walked down a certain street in the past. According to Psychology Today, it occurs in 60 - 70% of people from time to time, while research suggests more than 97% of us have experienced it at least once in our lives.

Has it always existed? Have scientific studies been able to shed any light on it? Can deja vu be dangerous? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Can you train your brain like a muscle?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 16/4/2023

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What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend? Jun 09, 2026

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After "quiet quitting" and "conscious quitting", here’s yet another new phenomenon related to the world of work that’s growing in popularity. “Acting your wage” involves putting in a certain amount of work, that’s in proportion to your salary.

In other words, no going above and beyond; no extra hours and no unattainable goals. And no additional responsibilities outside of your job description, unless your wage goes up first.

Where does the movement come from? Why are people resorting to "Acting their wage"? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠Where does Mother’s day come from?⁠

⁠What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track?⁠

⁠Why are brain chips becoming a reality?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 3/6/2023

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