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What is Tanaland, the Imaginary Country Battling Misogyny? Mar 11, 2026

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Imagine a virtual country where women come together to push back against misogyny and celebrate female empowerment. Born on French TikTok, Tanaland has captured the imagination of over 18 million women who envision a world free from patriarchy and judgment.

Tanaland is a fictional, women-centered country that has emerged as a satirical safe haven, inspired partly by the 2023 Barbie film starring Margot Robbie, which promoted themes of gender equality and female empowerment.

Where did the name come from? How are men reacting? Why does this trend matter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism?⁠

⁠Why has purple become the colour of feminism?⁠

⁠What is misogynoir?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast : 11/2024

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Could CBTI help you sleep better ? Mar 11, 2026

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According to the NHS, around 1 in 3 people in the UK are affected by insomnia, and it’s particularly common in older adults. Many people turn to medication like benzodiazepines in an attempt to address their insomnia.

Now these generally help, at least to begin with, but they tend to bring less restorative sleep. And if no other changes are made to daily habits, there’s a good chance the insomnia will return once the medication is stopped.

What other options are out there then? So how does one learn to sleep again? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Sleep divorce: is it a good idea to sleep in separately?⁠

⁠Why do we change clocks twice per year?⁠

⁠How can I tell if I’m at risk of ‘quiet firing’?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 06/2025

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What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ? Mar 11, 2026

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We spend a good deal of our time at work, 35 hours a week or more. It's an integral part of our lives, so if you can it's always best to surround yourself with good colleagues. They make work not only more enjoyable but stimulating.

Their support and collaboration also helps to create a positive environment where teamwork leads to tackling problems and finding solutions. However, when we don't get along with our co-workers, time moves slowly, worse still is when you find yourself compensating for their shoddy work or having to work around them. But by far the worst situation is when the problem of incompetence comes from above. This situation has a name: the working environment becomes a kakistocracy.

What does it mean? How do incompetent people get to positions of power in the first place? Is it possible to overthrow a kakistocracy? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How to choose the best detergent?⁠

⁠What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?⁠

⁠What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast : 04/2024

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What's the best way to cut your toenails? Mar 10, 2026

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Caring for yourself involves more than just tending to your nails; it's about making sure they're well-groomed, especially those on your toes. Trimming them properly is also key to avoiding painful ingrown nails, but on the other hand going overboard with your clippers can cause problems too. So let’s discuss how to find the right middle ground.

According to the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, the best tool for the job is either nail clippers, which are lever-style cutters, or nippers, which have more of a plier style. It may be easiest to cut your nails after you’ve had a bath, shower, or footbath, as they’lll be slightly softer as a result.

What’s the best cutting technique then? What if I end up with an ingrown nail? What about if my toenail goes yellow or black?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is the 12 week method for achieving your goals?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Can this budgeting method help us save better?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is taking milk with coffee good for you?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Why don't prices fall when inflation slows? Mar 10, 2026

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Inflation peaked in 2022, but now it’s on a slow and steady decline, reaching 2.5% in June 2024, down from 5.5% in June 2023. Plus, some commercial practices that drove prices up are now better controlled.

For example, since July 1, 2024, supermarkets have to label products affected by shrinkflation—where they reduce the quantity but keep the price the same. But even with these changes, you’ve probably noticed that supermarket prices aren’t dropping. And actually that’s totally normal.

Why has inflation slowed? why aren't all prices falling? What could lead to a real fall in prices? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the circular economy?⁠

⁠What is coffee badging in the workplace?⁠

⁠How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities?⁠

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

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What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug? Mar 10, 2026

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In July 2023, the White House recognised that the United States was facing a “grave threat” in the form of a highly addictive drug called xylazine, introducing a six-point plan in response.

Dealers mix xylazine into supplies of fentanyl, itself a dangerous drug which kills thousands of Americans each year. The street name for xylazine is “tranq” or “tranq dope”, but it has also been called the “zombie drug”.

What is it made up of? Why did people name it the zombie drug? Has it been seen outside of the US? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is the olive theory from Tiktok?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How does the vagus nerve affect your health?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 24/9/2023

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Why is the poetcore aesthetic trend taking off on social media? Mar 09, 2026

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If you’ve seen more and more people out wearing roll-neck jumpers, vintage blazers or cross-body bags, you could be forgiven for wondering if you’d travelled back to the 19th century without realising.

But actually the poetcore aesthetic has been on the rise for some time now, to the extent that at the end of last year Pinterest identified it as one of its “Pinterest Predicts” trends for 2026.

What does “Poetcore” actually mean? Does “Poetcore” only apply to a fashion look then? So what’s behind this renewed interest in poetry? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is “cottagecore”?

What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?

Why are social media algorithms so dangerous to young people?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Why do we see faces in inanimate objects? Mar 09, 2026

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Have you ever looked at a piece of toast, a cloud or a nearby house and had the impression there’s a face in it, looking right back at you? If you’re like most people, it happens to you on a regular basis, and once you’ve seen the face, you just can’t un-see it! It’s down to a human tendency known as pareidolia.

The psychological phenomenon comes from the Greek words para, meaning “beside” or “beyond” and “idolia”, meaning form or image. It’s basically our brains playing tricks on us, but for a very good reason. And it’s nothing new either; Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci wrote about it in his notebooks. Pareidolia is an example of apophenia, which is the tendency to make sense of, or connect things that are actually unconnected. Our brains are always looking for patterns in information from the outside world, to use as a basis for the decisions we make.

Do you have any examples? Why does the brain do that then? Are some people more affected than others? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why are Christmas adverts so moving?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could Mastodon replace Twitter?⁠⁠

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

First Broadcast: 3/12/2022

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Are electric toothbrushes really more effective? Mar 09, 2026

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Electric toothbrushes come with a head that makes small circular movements automatically. Studies have shown that, for the same amount of brushing time, they can remove up to twice as much plaque as manual toothbrushes. They also help reduce the risk of gingivitis, gum inflammation, and bleeding.

However, some electric toothbrushes can be too abrasive on sensitive or weakened teeth, as not all use the same technology. It also depends on how you use them. Improper brushing can lead to dental hypersensitivity and even tooth loosening.

So what is the right brushing technique? How do you choose the right manual toothbrush? So does it really matter what type of toothbrush you use? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why has astrology come back into fashion?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the most addictive foods?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 17/9/2024

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Why has purple become the colour of feminism? Mar 08, 2026

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During this year's International Women’s Day celebrations, you’re likely to see demonstrators in many cities around the world bearing purple flags and wearing purple ribbons or wristbands. Now International Women's Day actually has three official colours: Purple, white and green. but it’s fair to say that purple stands above the others as the undisputed colour of feminism in this day and age.

For example, think back to the poignant symbolism of Kamala Harris wearing a purple coat during her inauguration as the first ever female Vice President of the United States in January 2021. That choice echoed previous inauguration events which saw 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the current First Lady Jill Biden also wear shades of purple.

But has it always been this way? Why has purple endured? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠

⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠

⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 4/3/2024

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