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How can the AAA method help you in tricky work situations? Nov 19, 2025

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Making a slip-up at work might not seem like a big deal most of the time, but on occasion it can lead to disappointment and frustration. And no matter how careful we try to be, all it takes is a moment of distraction or a misunderstanding, and boom – mistake made.

The thing is it happens to all of us, every day. Posting on Linkedin in 2016, Leading Edge Safety Systems CEO Graham Edkins wrote that “regardless of the activity or task being conducted, humans make between 3-6 errors per hour.”

What’s the best way to deal with all these mistakes then? What do the other two As stand for then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠

⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠

⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 9/2/2024.

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Why do some men get ill after they orgasm? Nov 18, 2025

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As much as society might tell us the opposite, sex isn't actually always about pleasure. And that's especially true for men affected by the condition we're going to talk about today. It's known as postorgasmic illness syndrome, or POIS for short, and it's considered a rare disease.

According to a review published in Sexual Medicine Reviews journal in 2018, there were only 50 recorded diagnoses, but a more recent article on MedPagetoday.com suggests it may actually be more common than we think, and simply underreported. Let's delve a little deeper.

What kind of symptoms do those men get? Do we know what causes it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How has Taylor Swift changed USA?⁠

⁠What is the triangular theory of love?⁠

Where does the old cat lady stereotype come from?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 28/4/2025

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What is a tumour? Nov 17, 2025

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What is a tumour?

The word tumour comes directly from the Latin word for “swelling”. A tumour appears when a group of cells multiply and form a mass. Even though some tumours are malignant, or cancerous, most are actually benign, or non-cancerous. When normal cells multiply and remain localized, there’s nothing to worry about. These can be, for example, moles or warts.

Can benign tumours develop anywhere in the body? What about malignant ones? How do you diagnose a malignant tumour? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What is intersectionality?⁠

⁠What is Galentine's Day?⁠

⁠What is Pokémon?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 12/2/2022

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Are blue eyes really more sensitive to light? Nov 17, 2025

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The idea that light-colored eyes are generally more fragile is pretty widespread. They’re less resistant to sunlight and require more protection. According to Medical News Today, it’s estimated that around 8-10% of people in the world have blue eyes.

When our eyes are open, rays of light pass through the pupil, the black opening in the center of the iris. As you may know, the pupil dilates when it’s dark and contracts in bright light. When light rays strike the retina, they’re captured by photoreceptor cells like rod cells, which are involved in night vision and cone cells that enable color vision, among other things.

What’s the function of the iris ? Is sunlight dangerous for the eyes? Is wearing sunglasses enough to protect my eyes ? 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: 24/6/2023

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How can I protect myself from winter viruses? Nov 17, 2025

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During winter, we tend to huddle indoors in an understandable bid to stay warm. But while this makes for a cosy setting, it also becomes a major breeding ground for virus transmission. The dry air in offices, public transport and our homes can strip the moisture from our nasal passages, leaving us more susceptible to infections.

The nose, mouth, and eyes serve as the primary gateways for viruses to enter the body. Unlike bacteria, which can be effectively combated with antibiotics, viruses thrive due to how hey siphon energy from host cells. When our initial immune response falls short, viruses infiltrate our bodies while our white blood cells kick into gear, producing antibodies.

Do antibodies always do the trick? What about stomach bugs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠

⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠

⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 7/2/2024

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Why does the cold make us need to pee? Nov 16, 2025

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We've all experienced it: the sudden urge to pee when it's cold is a common thing. This connection was supposedly discovered by Austrian physician Alfred Adler back in 1918. His experiment involved injecting cold water into a bladder to see how the body reacts. You might think it caused the kidneys to contract, but that's not the case...

What did Adler discover then? Are there other factors explaining the link between the bladder and cold? What can you do if you struggle to hold it in?

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⁠What is the influence of the God complex in the workplace?⁠

⁠Why is panto a Christmas tradition in the UK?⁠

⁠Why are some kinds of fruit not considered vegan?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 17/12/2023

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What is a caffè sospeso? Nov 15, 2025

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Caffè sospeso literally translates to English as a ‘suspended coffee’. It’s an Italian tradition whereby cafe customers pay for an extra coffee that will be put aside, for a poor person to claim at a later time.

The caffè sospeso idea can be extended to other types of food, and it’s seen a revival in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s believed the caffè sospeso tradition was born in Naples’ historic Gambrinus café, around the start of the 20th century.

Is it only the Italians who are big on solidarity then? And how do we know for sure that what we pay forward actually gets given out to a person in need? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Do anti-anxiety patches really work?⁠

⁠What are Incels?⁠

⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First brodcast: 20/08/2020

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Why do we get goosebumps? Nov 15, 2025

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The term goose bumps appeared way back in the 17th century, and describes the well-known phenomenon which shows up when we’re cold, scared or simply feeling strong emotions. For example, going out underdressed in winter, hearing the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard, or watching a horror film.

Yes, indeed it can seem rather odd, but just like everything our bodies do, there’s a very logical explanation as to why they exist. Goosebumps are caused by the contraction of small muscles which are attached to our hair follicles. When that happens, hairs on our bodies are forced up, standing on their ends. The reflex is also known as piloerection.

It makes our skin look like poultry, doesn’t it? What about these days? Can we control when goosebumps appear? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Can I prevent hair loss?⁠

⁠Is using deodorant safe?⁠

⁠What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?⁠

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

First Broadcast: 27/2/2023

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Should vapes have the same restrictions as cigarettes? Nov 14, 2025

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In the UK you can only buy vapes or e-cigarettes if you are over 18, but the bright packaging, fruit flavors and affordable prices attracts teenagers who often use disposable single-use products like Elf and Geek bars. Now campaigners are calling for tighter restrictions on vapes to bring them more into line with cigarettes.

The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents councils in England, is asking for vapes to adhere to the same rules as cigarettes. This would mean they would have to be sold in plain packaging and kept out of reach and sight of children behind shop counters. While the charity, Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) is also calling for a £4 tax on single disposable vapes to be added on top of the usual £4.99 price.

What would this change for vapes? Are vapes harmful? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?⁠

⁠Why do we cross our fingers to wish for luck?⁠

⁠Which conspiracy theories were actually true?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 28/2/2023

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Gaza: how do we recognize genocide? Nov 14, 2025

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Since October 7, 2023, Israel has waged an unprecedented offensive on Gaza. What began as retaliation against Hamas attacks has escalated into relentless violence.

According to Statista, by July 30, 2025, more than 60,000 Palestinians had been killed by Israeli bombardments, including over 18,000 children. As early as November 2023, UN rapporteurs, NGOs, and lawyers warned that Israel’s actions amounted to genocide, an accusation Israel and its allies reject.

What does the term genocide mean? How does international law define genocide? Do these criteria apply to Gaza? Who can prosecute genocide? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?

⁠What is EU law primacy?

What is the US Supreme Court?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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