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How does doom spending stop us from saving money? Apr 12, 2026

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Members of Gen Z, when you were kids, you might well have had grand plans for your twenties – owning a house, landing a job, getting hitched, and having kids. But where are you now?

Are you a keen saver eyeing up homeownership, perhaps abiding by some of the methods we've talked about in the past on Do You Really Know?, like loud budgeting, cash stuffing or the 50/30/20 method? Or do you feel powerless, like your generation got the short end of the stick when it comes to property, and there's nothing you can do about it?

Where does it come from? But is it all due to inflation and soaring property prices? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How did broccoli freckles become a beauty trend?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could SMART goals help you reduce stress?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why do men often wake up with an erection?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 28/6/2025

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Why do men often wake up with an erection? Apr 12, 2026

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A lot of people think that morning erections are triggered by erotic dreams, or a need to pee, but in fact they're a physiological reflex linked to sleep. That’s right - they’re not dependent on sexual arousal at all.

And in a somewhat similar way, women actually also experience increased blood flow to the clitoris during the night. Now, the scientific term for a nighttime erection is nocturnal penile tumescence, or NPT for short, and men get a few each night on average. They occur during REM sleep phases, which make up around 20% of total sleep time.

What exactly is REM sleep? Are you saying it’s an involuntary reflex then? What if I stop experiencing morning erections? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Is the gut really our "second brain"?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What's the best way to have quick sex?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the best techniques for giving oral sex to a woman?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 26/04/2024.

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What is King Charles’ role in the Church of England? Apr 11, 2026

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Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, her son Prince Charles became King at the age of 73. He inherited the many titles that his mother carried throughout her 70-year reign, one of which is the “Defender of the Faith”. That refers to his role as the supreme governor of the Church of England.

In 2009, the Church of England stated it had over 26 million baptised members accounting for nearly half of the population of England. It is also the mother church of the international Anglican Communion which is present around the world, particularly in Commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia and South Africa. The British monarch’s role as Defender of the Faith is mostly symbolic; in practice he has limited powers.

What is the monarch's role as head of the Church of England? How was the Church of England born? What is the Church of England religion like? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why is black associated with grief?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Should you sleep with socks on?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I get the most out of daytime napping?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 26/10/2022

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How quick is premature ejaculation? Apr 11, 2026

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According to the British Association of Urinological Surgeons, somewhere between 20 and 30% of men experience premature ejaculation. But of those men, less than a quarter actually seek medical advice.

That’s despite it being an issue that often takes a toll psychologically on the man and the relationship they have with their partner. If it's always been an issue, it's termed primary premature ejaculation; whereas if it occurs after a period of normal ejaculation, it's called "secondary." And various factors can contribute to the condition.

Like what? Just how long do most people have sex for? What should men do if the problem persists? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Should I eat starchy foods in the evening?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How did broccoli freckles become a beauty trend?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could SMART goals help you reduce stress?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 1/5/2024

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Why is Noah syndrome so dangerous? Apr 11, 2026

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April 2024 saw a couple in the south of France handed a one-year suspended sentence, and a ban from having pets, after they were discovered keeping 159 cats and seven dogs in their 860 sq foot apartment.

According to BBC News, the “animals were discovered last year living in filth, many dehydrated, suffering from malnutrition or infected with parasites.”That shocking animal hoarding case seems to be an example of a behavioural issue known as Noah Syndrome.

Is that Noah as in Noah from Noah’s Ark? But what causes someone to become an animal hoarder? How common is animal hoarding? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Should you sleep with socks on?⁠

⁠How can I get the most out of daytime napping?⁠

⁠How quick is premature ejaculation?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 4/5/2024

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Could the 6-1 method help you save money on groceries? Apr 10, 2026

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As of March 2024, the UK inflation rate stood at 3.2%, well below the record levels that had been seen a year prior. But still the cost of living crisis is biting and grocery shopping is one of the areas in which prices rose the most across 2022 and 2023.

Thinking of ways to save on groceries has become really important and we’ve got a special tip for all of you listening today. The 6-1 method comes from renowned American chef Will Coleman. Let’s listen to him talking about it in a Tiktok post in January 2024, which has been liked over 150,000 times at the time of recording.

What does the 6-1 method entail then? Does the 6-1 method actually work though?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How do I know if I'm addicted to sex?⁠

⁠Why does time go by faster with age?⁠

⁠Why should I eat more fermented foods?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 8/5/2024

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Is it really a good idea to exercise on an empty stomach? Apr 10, 2026

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You might have heard that working out before eating helps burn more fat. It’s a common claim.

Some say a fasted workout, like heading out for a morning run before breakfast, boosts fat burning or even improves performance. On paper, it sounds appealing.

Exercising without eating first seems a bit strange so why do it? So does it actually help burn more fat? Could exercising on an empty stomach be risky? So should you avoid fasted workouts entirely? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is it good to have aches and pains after doing sport?

Why does exercise not help you lose weight?

How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Where does our phobia of clowns come from? Apr 10, 2026

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Clowns are supposed to make you laugh, but often can make you shudder. What is supposed to be a figure of fun is for many the stuff of nightmares. Coulrophobia —the irrational fear of clowns that’s surprisingly common. This has been reinforced by popular culture, and many horror film-makers know that a scary clown is the perfect recipe for thrills, resulting in them becoming an icon of terror.

A study published in Frontiers in Psychology in February 2023 surveyed 900 individuals, revealing that 53% experienced clown-related fear. Participants pinpointed clown makeup as the primary source of discomfort, with its distortion of human features creating an air of menace. Unable to discern true emotions behind the painted facade, people feel unsettled by the clown’s unpredictable antics.

The Science Behind the Fear What exactly is so unnerving about clowns? Are murderous clowns a reality or mere fiction? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How do I know if I'm addicted to sex?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why does time go by faster with age?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why should I eat more fermented foods?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 7/5/2024

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Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations? Apr 09, 2026

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What do Serena Williams, Beyoncé, Henry Cavill, Ryan Gosling and Nicole Kidman all have in common? Well apart from being famous, they’ve all been the targets of transvestigations in recent times.

As you may have guessed, the term is a combination of "transgender" and "investigation." It’s actually a bizarre type of conspiracy theory which sees web users attempt to prove that certain famous people are secretly transgender.

Who is being targeted the most? Are transvestigators just bored people with no lives? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What are the health impacts of taking public transport?⁠

⁠Does true crime help us fall asleep?⁠

⁠What is goblin mode?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 20/5/2024

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Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world? Apr 09, 2026

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Research by productivity software provider Asana showed that 70% of knowledge workers experienced burnout in 2021. Now we’ve talked about the symptoms of burnout before on Do you Really Know. It's typically characterised by physical and emotional exhaustion at work, and considered a psychiatric condition.

But in recent years, the younger generation has been reshaping workplace norms. Many young workers see personal fulfilment as more important than pay when it comes to their jobs. And that’s led to phenomenons like the Great Resignation, which saw record numbers of people quit for that very reason.

What's the difference between a brownout and a burnout then? Does finding meaning at work really matter? 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: 20/6/2025

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