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What impact does your first love have on the rest of your life? Nov 28, 2025

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Most of us never really forget the person who first made our heart race or that awkward, wonderful, or maybe disappointing teenage kiss.

Whether it was magic or a mess, that first experience often leaves a mark that shapes the way we see relationships as adults.

How can one relationship have such a lasting effect? So, do we keep comparing every relationship to that first one? Does it matter if that first relationship was happy or painful? And what happens if your first love was a positive experience? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?

How long does love last according to science?

Could zero dates make your love life more efficient?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Why do I need a Shultz Hour in my weekly routine? Nov 28, 2025

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As Ronald Reagan’s US Secretary of State during the 1980s, George Shultz played a key role in bringing an end to the decades-old Cold War. He helped build relations with USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev, as well as countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

In 1989, Shultz was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his services, the United States’ highest civilian honour. He passed away in February 2021, having lived to the ripe old age of 100. But before he did, he shared one of the secrets behind his productivity and difficult decision-making: the Shultz Hour. And it’s something a lot of us could do with in this modern age.

So what is it actually? It’s often hard to find time to think, isn’t it? How can I go about creating my own Shultz Hour? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠

⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠

⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠

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

First Broadcast: 7/4/2023

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How to make the most out of hybrid working? Nov 27, 2025

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Covid allowed many people to work from home for the first time and created a world where more flexible, hybrid working, mixing office work and working from home is now possible. But there are things to keep in mind to optimise this type of experience

According to Prof Jonathan Trevor at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School he suggests that it is better to match the task to the environment rather than following a strict schedule. He found that focused creative tasks, such as designing a brochure, can be easily done from home as they require little teamwork.

Should you stick to a set schedule? How can you build team spirit? How can you create balance between home life and office life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠Why do we forget our dreams?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is kinkeeping, the invisible workload often done by women?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast 2023-03-28

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Why does smiling increase life expectancy? Nov 26, 2025

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An often cited estimate suggests that children smile an average of 400 times per day, while when we reach adulthood that figure drops to just 50 times, even for the happiest of us. For most adults, it’s more like 20 times.

Now of course most of the time we smile involuntarily in response to something bringing us joy or making us laugh. But it’s also possible to smile intentionally, which can actually bring on a whole host of health and wellness benefits.

What are the health benefits of smiling? Why do some people tend to smile more than others then? 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: 19/3/2023

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Why do we hook up with our exes so often? Nov 26, 2025

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You thought they were the one. You could already see yourselves growing old together… and then it just fell apart. A few arguments, one or two mistakes, and that was that.

Except that between love, resentment, nostalgia and shared memories, sometimes the urge to ‘go back for seconds’ creeps in.

Is it really that common? But why do people do it - what’s the point of sleeping with your ex? Is breakup sex really healthy though? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How many calories does having sex burn?

Why is the brain our biggest sex organ?

⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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How can I beat my smartphone addiction? Nov 26, 2025

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The word nomophobia means a fear of being without our smartphone, and it’s affecting more and more people with each passing year.

Back in 2021, a phone addiction study by researchers from King’s College London found that 38.9% of young people qualified as smartphone addicts. Many admitted being unable to control their usage and that it got in the way of other activities like work or studies.

So, what can people do about smartphone addiction? What about notifications? How can I know if I’m really a smartphone addict? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How much money makes you happy?⁠

⁠Are we heading for another stock market crash?⁠

⁠What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug?⁠

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

First broadcast : 24/03/2023

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Is moaning and grumbling good for mental health? Nov 25, 2025

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It is a bit of a stereotype that the Brits love to moan, with the weather and Brexit being among the most common causes of grumbling around the country. It might not always be pleasant around someone who’s complaining, but there is something deeply authentic about it.

What’s more, moaning can provide a form of relief and allow people to express their dissatisfaction, frustration or bad mood. That’s right; venting allows you to release pent-up emotions, which may relate to something that’s been bothering you for a while.

Sometimes it just feels good to vent, doesn’t it? What other kinds of moaning are there? Are there any tips that can help us? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Do superfoods actually work?⁠

⁠Will Charles Bronson finally be freed?⁠

⁠What is Bregret?⁠

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

First Broadcast: 18/3/2023

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What are primitive reflexes? Nov 24, 2025

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According to the UK Office for National Statistics, September 26 was the most popular day to be born over the last two decades, which falls 39 weeks and two days after Christmas day.

Babies are born with certain reflexes that result in involuntary movements. These are called primitive reflexes, and the movements happen automatically without the baby sending a message to their brain. Such reflexes develop during the foetal period and indicate that the baby’s brain is functioning well.

What are some examples? Isn’t it just the cutest when a baby grabs your finger? Do these reflexes remain with babies as they develop into children? 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 : 20/11/2021

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How to exercise safely when the weather is cold? Nov 23, 2025

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Many people tend to exercise less during the colder months, preferring to stay indoors and avoid the chilly weather. But doing exercise in winter is a good idea for lots of reasons so don’t let the cold put you off.

Exercising in cold weather can offer many advantages for your physical and mental health. For example, according to a study published in March 2023 in BMC Public Health, winter workouts can improve your endurance, as your heart doesn’t have to work as hard, you sweat less, and expend less energy. Winter exercise can also help you burn more calories, as your body has to generate more heat to keep warm.

What are the other benefits of doing exercise when it is cold? And what about the risks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do people R-bomb in the dating world?⁠

⁠Are budget food brands really worth the savings they offer?⁠

⁠How can you save money on your food bill?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 28/11/2023

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Why do some people get a headache during sex? Nov 23, 2025

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Sex is generally synonymous with pleasure, but sometimes it can bring on headaches that are unpleasant at best. They’re known as sex headaches or orgasm headaches, but the scientific term is “primary headache associated with sexual activity”. And they don’t just kill the mood in the bedroom.

The resulting pain usually lasts at least a few minutes according to The Mayo Clinic, but it can be a matter of hours or even days. These headaches can happen regularly, occasionally, or even just once in a lifetime. A case report published in Medical Principles and Practice in 2013 estimated the prevalence of sex-related headaches at 1% to 1.6%, meaning they’re pretty rare all things considered.

What do people typically experience? Do we know what causes them? What should I do if I start getting sex headaches then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?⁠

⁠Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex?⁠

⁠How is grounding helping women to have more orgasms?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 26/10/2024

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