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Can you get food poisoning from raw fish? Nov 14, 2025

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Eating raw fish like sushi and sashimi has never been more popular, whether that’s in restaurants or on supermarket shelves. The good news is that such dishes are rich in fatty acids and vitamins from the A, D, and E groups, which brings a host of health benefits. But on the flipside, they can also be sources of contamination.

It’s mostly down to improper handling and storage at seafood markets, or cross-contamination. Some fish caught from polluted waters may contain toxins. It’s important to know that raw fish can carry parasites.

What kind of contamination? What are the parasites that can contaminate fish? How can I avoid getting contaminated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do we get nightmares?⁠

⁠Has the climate breakdown really begun?⁠

⁠What is a frenemy?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 15/9/2023

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Why do we need to get bored more often? Nov 13, 2025

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In this day and age, we barely have time to be bored, what with the endless stream of notifications coming from our smartphones, music, TV shows, games, work and social media all demanding our attention around the clock.

Our brains have become addicted to constant stimulation. And as a result, doing nothing has become almost unbearable. But there are actually benefits to getting bored, which is what we’re going to talk about today.

Why do we so hate being bored? If it’s so unpleasant then, why should we let ourselves get bored? What’s the “right” way of getting bored then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do we get great ideas in the shower?

What is a bore-out?

⁠Why don't prices fall when inflation slows?⁠⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Is sleeping naked good for you? Nov 13, 2025

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According to a YouGov study from 2022, 20% of Brits sleep naked. Men are actually more likely to do so than women, with a rate of 25% compared to 15%.

And those who do so tend to talk up the health benefits. For example, science suggests that sleeping naked might help regulate your body temperature more effectively. Our bodies naturally fluctuate throughout the night, and wearing heavy pajamas can interfere with this process.

What are the other advantages? Won't I get cold if I sleep naked? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠

⁠What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?⁠

⁠How can I stop smoking?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 27/9/23

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What happens to our bodies when we die? Nov 12, 2025

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In 2016, researchers in Vancouver, Canada observed an unprecedented phenomenon: an 87-year-old patient died while undergoing an MRI scan.

It was the first ever recording of the brain activity of a human being at the moment of death. After all, death is a topic that remains shrouded in mystery.

What are the physical stages of death then? Does the body really shut down all at once then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Do I really need to flush toxins out of my body?

How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health?

Which cooking method is the healthiest?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is coffee badging in the workplace? Nov 11, 2025

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It doesn’t take a genius to realise that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the relationship many white-collar employees have with work. And that’s particularly true when it comes to remote work; which some of them now see as a non-negotiable. And a lot of other employees have made it clear they don’t want to return to full-time office life.

Nevertheless, many CEOs were keen to get their staff back into the office once the pandemic started to ease. Some companies ended up coming to hybrid arrangements as a kind of compromise. That’s still not enough for some though and it has led to signs of retaliation, in the form of trends like quiet quitting or “act your wage” which we’ve talked about in past episodes of Do You Really Know?. Today, we’re talking about coffee badging specifically, which is a kind of hack employees are using to fulfil office day mandates without actually spending too much time in the office.

What does the “badge” part mean? And is it a positive thing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠

⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠

⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 11/11/2023

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What is intuitive eating? Nov 11, 2025

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An IPSOS study from late 2020 found that 45% of people across the world were trying to lose weight at the time. In many cases, losing weight is beneficial for health, but a lot of the time, people want to achieve unrealistic body images which are projected by the media as being ideal.

Of course, a popular way of doing so is by dieting, but the subject of today’s episode is pretty much the opposite of a traditional diet. Advocates of intuitive eating say that not only are diets not necessarily effective, but they also promote a complex and sometimes unhealthy relationship with food.

Where does the term come from? Isn't it normal to eat when hungry? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What does eating junk food do to our brains?

Is eating bread actually bad for you?

What is binge eating disorder?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : november 2023

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What is house hushing? Nov 11, 2025

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House hushing is a decluttering method that aims to create peaceful spaces in your home by reducing visual noise. Visual noise refers to anything excessive, jarring, or inharmonious in your environment, such as clutter, mismatched colors, or loud patterns.

According to interiors blogger Myquillin Smith of The Nester, "Everything in your room has a voice… taking up visual, physical and even emotional space. Quieting your space removes all those voices in a room at once."

Why is house hushing beneficial? And how do you hush a house? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do my eyelids twitch when I’m tired?⁠

⁠Is sleeping naked good for you?⁠

⁠Do anti-anxiety patches really work?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 28/9/2023

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How can I use the 80/20 method to save money? Nov 10, 2025

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If you’re like many people, you probably want to save more money but hate the idea of budgeting. Maybe you don’t like tracking every single expense or feeling restricted by spending categories. Maybe you just want a simple and flexible way to manage your money without too much hassle.

That’s where the 80/20 method comes in. Also known as the anti-budget or the “pay yourself first” budget, it’s a simple approach to saving money that doesn’t require a lot of maths or planning. It works by dividing your take-home income into two parts: 20% for savings and 80% for spending.

How does the 80/20 method work? Why should I use the 80/20 method? How can I use the 80/20 method? What are some drawbacks of the 80/20 method? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?⁠

⁠Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?⁠

⁠What is the snowball method of paying back debt?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 30/5/2023

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How can I beat my work addiction ? Nov 09, 2025

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Being a grafter or hustler is often portrayed in a positive light when it comes to the world of work. But there are a host of negative consequences that can arise when a person becomes a workaholic. The term was invented by American psychologist Wayne Oates back in 1971.

Oates said workaholics had “an uncontrollable need to work incessantly”, and called it an addiction. It’s a real mental health condition, and like with other addictions, it manifests as the inability to stop doing something.

So it basically means working really long hours, does it? Who is most likely to become a workaholic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do dogs often look like their owners?⁠

⁠How can I free myself from negative thoughts?⁠

⁠Is intermittent fasting good for your health?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 1/4/2023

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Should I start my Christmas shopping in autumn? Nov 08, 2025

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You've probably noticed that as soon as the back-to-school season ends, stores start filling their shelves with chocolates, garlands, and Advent calendars. For many of us, it feels like an early jump into the holiday spirit, even before we've figured out our Christmas plans.

But beyond the sometimes overly eager marketing by big retailers, there might be some wisdom in getting a head start on your end-of-year shopping. And a recent report from John Lewis revealed that a fifth of people in the UK are set to begin their Christmas planning in November this year.

Why is that then? And what about the holiday feast? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Should I be cleaning my belly button?⁠

⁠What do you get better at with age?⁠

⁠Why has astrology come back into fashion?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 5/11/2023

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