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Is it really possible to disappear from the internet? Nov 07, 2025

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The internet knows everything about us. Even when we think we’re discreet, traces remain, bank accounts, emails, administrative forms, social media profiles.

To vanish completely, you’d have to delete every account and disconnect entirely. It may sound extreme but for those facing harassment, identity theft, or stalking, it can feel necessary.

So, where do you even start? But what about others posting about me?  Are websites actually obliged to erase my information? And what if embarrassing content resurfaces years later? So, can I really disappear without cutting ties to the digital world?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What is the internet of senses?

⁠How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion?

What is Google Stadia?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Does cold weather really make us sick? Nov 07, 2025

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"Wrap up warm, or you'll catch a cold!" No doubt you heard that advice a lot as a child, and you may well still hear it as an adult. For a long time, scientists were skeptical about the idea that simply being exposed to the cold could make a person sick. After all, to get sick, you need to actually come into contact with a microbe, like a virus. And cold weather itself isn't a disease.

But recent developments suggest there may actually be some truth to the idea. In December 2022, The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology published a study by a team of American researchers, who had looked into how cold weather affected immunity in the nose. The researchers explained that our nasal mucous membranes, and in particular the extracellular vesicles, act as the first line of defense in our immune system against viral attacks.

What do we know now that we didn’t before? But is the cold the sole culprit? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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

⁠What happens to your online life after you die?⁠

⁠Why does cooking benefit our mental health?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 24/9/2024

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What is an endemic? Nov 06, 2025

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An infection becomes endemic in a population when it is constantly maintained at a baseline level. That happens when the circulation of the virus is taken under control and therefore becomes easier to monitor. A disease may be endemic in some areas and not in others, as in the case of malaria, for example.

Other endemic diseases reappear in waves in certain seasons, as the flu does in winter. Covid-19 for example will likely return in waves. We have already developed effective vaccines against severe forms, and those will have to be adapted to new variants as is the case with the flu. At some point, new treatments will likely be developed, enabling Covid-19 patients to receive care similar to that administered in the case of other respiratory viral infections.

So Covid-19 will become a disease like any other? Is it really wise to drop restrictions so quickly? 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: 28/02/22

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Does true crime help us fall asleep? Nov 06, 2025

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For some, true-crime stories have a strangely calming effect when they are tucked up in bed for the night. It’s a phenomenon that’s not gone unnoticed on TikTok, where people share how tales of mystery and suspense are part of their go-to nighttime routine. If you’re one of those who drift off to the narration of unsolved cases, rest assured, you’re in good company. And although the link between crime stories and relaxation has yet to be formally established, it's clear that the habit has a huge following.

It’s an intriguing paradox: the very stories that chill us to the bone also usher us into slumber. Like a modern twist on the bedtime story, these narratives shift our focus away from daily stressors—be it looming work deadlines, pending homework, or endless to-do lists. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine even suggests that immersing ourselves in a story at bedtime can not only lead to better sleep but also enhance digestion and cognitive function.

Why does it relax us? But Why Choose Crime Stories? Isn't it a bit weird to be fascinated by this kind of story? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I improve my sense of direction?⁠

⁠What does my urine colour say about my health?⁠

⁠Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 16/5/2024

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Why are Gen Z “revenge quitting” their jobs? Nov 05, 2025

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Have you ever been so fed up at work that you wanted to not only quit your job, but also make a statement while doing so?

Well, that’s a workplace trend that’s really been on the rise in 2025, so much so that it’s been given its own name: revenge quitting. Fortune magazine says that it’s taken over from quiet quitting.

Does revenge quitting mean storming out and slamming the door then? Why are more people choosing to do that then? So why is it Gen Z who are leading this trend? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend?

Could job enrichment make your work more rewarding?

What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is chromophobia? Nov 04, 2025

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Chromophobia is a term with Greek origins, referring to the fear of colours. Initially, it was a concept used in biology to describe cells unresponsive to colour, commonly employed in medical examinations. Over time, its use expanded into psychology, particularly in the context of the rejection and fear associated with specific colours.

A pathological aversion to colours, or a particular colour, is relatively rare. The fear is often driven by the symbolism a colour carries, rather than the colour itself. Colours can trigger certain hormonal responses that, in turn, lead to psychological reactions.

Which colours are people most likely to be afraid of then? And how so ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What are the dangers of self-diagnosis?⁠

⁠How does daylight saving affect your health?⁠

⁠How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 30/10/2023

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Why does cooking benefit our mental health? Nov 03, 2025

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Cooking is a passion and hobby for a lot of people. They scour Pinterest for hours to pick the best recipe, dice their ingredients finely, let the food cook gently and even reuse leftovers in inventive ways. But for others, cooking is a hassle and a bother. Grocery shopping, the cooking itself and cleaning up all seems like a lot of effort.

But maybe those people don't appreciate how cooking can actually benefit their mental health. In August 2023, Stylist.co.uk ran a feature on the mental health benefits of cooking. They spoke to Bayu Prihandito, a certified psychology advisor and life coach. He explained that when you cook, you enter what’s known as a 'flow state'. That’s basically a mental state where you’re fully engaged in an activity. It gives you a feeling of achievement and helps lower stress.

What kind of benefits are we talking about? What’s the best way to establish a regular cooking routine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What happens to your online life after you die?⁠

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

⁠What should I do with expired medicines?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 10/11/2023

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What is a “performative man,” this trend that has taken over TikTok? Nov 03, 2025

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A matcha in hand… a tote bag slung over the shoulder… black nail polish neatly applied… a carefully styled mullet… and a copy of Sally Rooney peeking from his back pocket. That’s the look of the so-called performative man.

In the past few weeks, this character has turned into a full-blown meme, with videos racking up millions of views. On the surface, he checks all the boxes of a deconstructed man. But in reality, he often represents a slickly packaged version of masculinity 2.0.

What does that mean, exactly?  So how can you spot the difference between performance and sincerity?  So how do you actually become an ally without overdoing it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism?

Do men really have a better sense of direction than women?

Why has purple become the colour of feminism?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What should I do with expired medicines? Nov 03, 2025

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How many times have you come across expired pills in your medicine cabinet and wondered whether they we still safe to use? It’s pretty common, and often we consider using the medicine anyway, because we don’t have a prescription to get more, for example, or simply don’t want to waste what we already have.

In early 2022, Censuswide conducted a survey on behalf of online pharmacist Chemist4U. It found that 36% of the UK residents surveyed said they had taken expired medicine in the past. That goes against official advice found on the NHS website though, which reads: “Medicines have expiry dates so you know when to use them by. After the expiry date medicines may not be safe or as effective.”

Is safety compromised more for some types of medicine than others? What's the best way to store medicines to preserve their active ingredients? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What makes someone a cat person?⁠

⁠What is an endemic?⁠

⁠Why are more and more people paying to find love?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 8/11/2023

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What is quiet hiring? Nov 02, 2025

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After the emergence of ‘quiet quitting’, it's now the turn of quiet hiring. And although the term is relatively new, the practice is not. The term "quiet hiring" first appeared in the report "9 Future of Work Trends for 2023" published at the end of 2022 by Emily McRae, a philosophy professor in New Mexico, USA.

She explains that this phenomenon follows on from the quiet quitting craze that emerged in 2021 after the Covid-19 pandemic which saw a huge wave of resignations sweep the country with nearly 4 million people quitting their jobs every month during this period. Quiet quitters complain that their workload was too heavy for their salary and that Managers were unclear about their tasks or workload, rewarding best performance and thus pushing them to work more.

Where does it come from? But what does this have to do with quiet hiring? But doesn't that open up more opportunities? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?⁠

⁠What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?⁠

⁠What does vaping do to the body?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 18/4/2024

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