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What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality? Apr 23, 2026

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In some cultures, being well at home is all about making sure that others feel well when visiting, by welcoming them in the right way. In Japan, for example, hospitality is like an art form, and even has a name: omotenashi. You can’t really translate the concept into English; the meaning of the term goes a lot deeper than “hospitality”. It also has connotations of mindfulness.

In Japanese culture, knowing how to welcome others and being totally focused on your guest go hand in hand. So you could say omotenashi is the ability to anticipate a guest’s needs before they can even think of them themselves. Hence the idea of being fully available for your guest, right from the moment they arrive. The most obvious example in Japanese culture is serving tea.

Where does omotenashi come from? So you’re saying it’s not limited to the home environment, are you? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I beat my smartphone addiction?⁠

⁠How much money makes you happy?⁠

⁠Are we heading for another stock market crash?⁠

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

First Broadcast : 25/03/2023

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Is eating bread actually bad for you? Apr 22, 2026

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Bread has been a staple of the human diet for over 10,000 years, when our ancestors made flatbread by baking a mixture of flour and water in the sun.

To this day, the vast majority of us eat bread on a regular basis, and many of us eat it every day. But it’s been demonised to some extent in recent years, with many dieters saying it’s made up of “empty calories” and ditching it.

What is the nutritional makeup of bread? Brown bread is supposed to be the healthiest, isn’t it? How often should I eat bread? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is a white tongue unhealthy?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the great unretirement?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 12/04/2023

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Why do we startle when we fall asleep? Apr 22, 2026

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You're peacefully drifting off to sleep when suddenly you feel as if you're falling into a void and you startle awake. This rather unpleasant sensation is known as a ‘hypnic jerk’ and is a common occurrence. It is an involuntary muscle spasm, a bit like a hiccup, also known as ‘myoclonus’. Sometimes, this sensation is accompanied by the feeling or the dream that you are falling.

These twitches are your body’s bedtime quirks, popping up in the twilight zone of sleep – that light stage between being awake and snoozing soundly in deep sleep. They’re like an accidental alarm that can, annoyingly, snap us back to reality. As we drift off, our muscles take a breather, but our brain does a quick systems check to ensure everything’s alright, triggering that startling reflex.

What’s happening when we experience these sudden spasms? Can anything amplify this startling sensation? Should we be worried about these nighttime jolts? 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 Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 4/6/2024

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What is the best way to soothe a crying baby? Apr 22, 2026

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Getting babies to sleep is big business, and a major source of stress for parents. There are many theories and methods: rock them, sing, let them cry it out. But now science has come to the rescue and we can finally put this question to bed. Hopefully.

According to a study published in September 2022 in Current Biology, “approximately 20%–30% of infants cry excessively and exhibit sleep difficulties for no apparent reason” which of course can be exhausting for most people but can become more serious in some cases. As the study points out, it causes “parental stress and even triggering impulsive child maltreatment in a small number of cases.” So finding a way to sooth babies is important.

What did the scientists discover? How did they come to these conclusions? So how do you get the baby to sleep? 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 Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast : 10/11/2022

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Why are young people going back to flip phones? Apr 21, 2026

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Flip phones or ‘dumb’ phones as they are sometimes called are making a comeback but you might be surprised to know that it's gen Z, in other words people born between 1997 and 2010 and not your grandparents who are buying them.

Well unlike smartphones, the dumb phone can only make phone calls or send text messages and with only twelve buttons and no predictive text dumbphone users get straight to the point. People like them because of their vintage appeal, but above all it meets a need to disconnect. At a time when we're constantly on our smartphones, the return to basic dumbphone functions seems to offer a breath of fresh air and a well-deserved break in our hyper-connected world.

Why do they like them? Why does this appeal specifically to Generation Z? So what is the effect of using a dumbphone? Can it compete with smartphones? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?⁠

⁠Could loud budgeting help you save money ?⁠

⁠How can I beat my work addiction ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 28/3/2024

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Which cooking method is the healthiest? Apr 21, 2026

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Cooking not only destroys bacteria and germs but also makes food more digestible, especially meat.

It changes the taste, appearance, color, and most importantly, the nutritional quality of the food. While food can be roasted, blanched, grilled, browned, or boiled, some methods are healthier than others.

What happens when we grill food? Is steaming really the healthiest way to cook? What about lesser-known methods like tagine or plancha? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why does cooking benefit our mental health?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is batch cooking?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠⁠

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

First Broadcast: 18/9/2024

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Is a white tongue unhealthy? Apr 21, 2026

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A white coating on the tongue can occur when your health is compromised, like during a cold or fever. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol, and too much sugar, coffee, tea, or dairy can also contribute to this by disrupting the balance of your oral microbiota or affecting saliva production.

In most cases, it’s an accumulation of bacteria and dead cells, a condition known as saburral tongue or white patches. This coating can often be removed by gently using a tongue scraper. However, other factors can lead to a thicker coating, localized patches, or even a metallic taste in the mouth.

What exactly causes the tongue to turn white? Could this be a sign of infection? What about other health implications? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How can you manage your anger better?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the best holiday destinations?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can you manage your anger better?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 23/5/2024

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How do you get better results with ChatGPT ? Apr 21, 2026

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Artificial intelligence has become a cornerstone of modern life, and since ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, its popularity has skyrocketed. A 2024 YouGov survey revealed that 68% of 18-24-year-olds in the UK regularly use generative AI for tasks like research, saving time, and enhancing productivity and creativity.

Many workplaces embrace AI, with nearly half of users saying their managers encourage its use. In today’s world, mastering AI is a significant career advantage. The key is crafting efficient prompts. A prompt is your request to the AI. While you can refine your query after seeing initial responses, starting with a precise prompt saves time and delivers better results.

How do you create a great prompt? What about complex tasks?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging?⁠

⁠Will ChatGPT replace Google?⁠

⁠What is a testicle bath?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 19/2/2025

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Could wanderlove give you more dating options? Apr 20, 2026

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According to the most recent figures from the Association of British Travel Agents, the number of people going on holidays alone has soared over the last decade. In 2011, the proportion was just 6%, but in 2023 it had risen to 16%. The organisation’s media release said it showed people have a “strong appetite to go it alone”.

And you could say the solo travel trend is part of the wider "self-love" movement, a personal development method named after the best-selling book of the same name written by American clinical social worker Megan Logan.

Where does the trend come from? Are people really getting fed up with dating apps?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Does the G spot really exist?⁠

⁠Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?⁠

⁠What are the most popular and unusual baby names in the UK?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 11/5/2024

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Why do our tastes change with age? Apr 20, 2026

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Have you ever avoided a type of food for a long time, assuming you hated it, only to try it out and then end up having something of a revelation?

Think back to when you were a kid and there was a type of vegetable you simply wouldn’t go near, let alone eat. The chances are there’s at least one. It might have been broccoli, Brussels sprouts or spinach for example.

Why does that happen then? What actually determines whether we like a food or don’t? Why does our perception of taste change over time then? Is it really possible to dislike a food at one stage of life and enjoy it later on?
In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠What should I do with expired medicines?⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Why is physical contact important for our health?⁠⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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