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According to a study published in Human Reproduction in 2021, there are around 1.6 million twins born each year, with an average of one in every 42 newborn children being a twin. The research also revealed that the global twinning rate had increased by a third since the 1980s. It’s fair to say that twins have long fascinated scientists, and society as a whole. Some people portray twins as kind of identical clones with supernatural powers. They suggest that twins are capable of communicating telepathically and experiencing each other’s emotions, even from great distances.   Do twins really share a special bond ? Have twins similar behaviors ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠ ⁠What are the dirtiest objects in your home?⁠ ⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 2025-03-17 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re the one being left or the one doing the leaving, a breakup always presents certain challenges. It’s pretty common to try to learn from the relationship that’s ended, in order to move forwards in a positive way. And those takeaways can help us gain perspective and avoid making the same mistakes in the future.  But when that kind of rumination becomes excessive and persists with time, it can become problematic. In late 2024, American psychologist Marie Land came up with the term “love echoing” to describe those kinds of thoughts. Where does the “echo” part of the term come from? What are the possible consequences of love echoing then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the dirtiest objects in your home?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2026/03/14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not being able to fall asleep at night can be incredibly frustrating. You’re tossing and turning, exhausted but unable to drift off. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—millions of people struggle with insomnia, making it difficult to get through the next day. While medication is an option, experts often recommend non-drug approaches as the most effective solutions. Light therapy, weighted blankets, and natural remedies like valerian tea or chamomile essential oils can all help improve sleep quality. Melatonin supplements can also be useful, but they’re best for short-term use. So how do these remedies work? Which one is right for you? And when should you consider cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What are the warning signs of depression?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could Bare Minimum Mondays protect us from burnout?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the dangers with being overly perfectionist?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 28/03/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For some, a trip to the hairdresser feels like a chore, while for others, it’s a refreshing boost. Either way, getting regular haircuts isn’t just a matter of appearance; it’s key to maintaining healthy hair and encouraging natural renewal.  Cutting your hair doesn’t make it grow faster, as some people would have you believe, but it does make it stronger. Hair tends to wear out and thin, especially at the ends, due to friction from clothing. Getting a regular trim will prevent that and allow your hair to grow back healthier and stronger. When is the best time to cut your hair ? Who to trust ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Why does cooking benefit our mental health?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is batch cooking?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance First Broadcast: 24/2/25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you drink alcohol, the chances are that on occasion you’ve overdone it and drunk way more than you planned to. Or maybe you decided to let yourself have a big night out, even though you know you’d have to deal with a pounding headache the next morning. Well, to make things worse, that hangover often comes hand in hand with overwhelming feelings of shame and regret about what you might have said or done during the night out. And that combo now has a name: hangxiety. Of course, it’s a mash-up of two words: hangover and anxiety. And according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in 2019, about 12% of people experience it.   What causes us to feel anxious after drinking? How can we ease that anxiety? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the best hangover foods?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 10/2/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all been late at some point, but for some, tardiness is a chronic habit. You probably know someone who’s always running behind, or maybe you’re the one struggling to make it on time. While it can be frustrating, research shows that chronic lateness isn’t just a matter of poor time management or lack of discipline. For some, it might even be linked to underlying psychological and neurological factors. What causes chronic lateness? Why don’t they just look at the clock? What’s going on in the brain of a chronic latecomer? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Does sleeping next to someone improve sleep quality?⁠ ⁠Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?⁠ ⁠What is a testicle bath?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 2025-02-04 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a time when Europe faces a "baby bust," the role of children in public spaces is sparking new debate. Increasingly, restaurants, hotels, and even tour operators are rolling out “adults only” policies. Gone are the sounds of crying babies or kids running around tables, but this shift raises questions about individualism in society. In recent years, child-free options have doubled globally, with hotels and restaurants seeing a surge in demand for adult-only spaces. In the UK, chains like Warner Leisure Hotels are dedicated entirely to adult-only stays, reflecting a significant shift in hospitality preferences. Is this trend really that widespread? Is it even legal? Isn’t it discriminating against part of the population? Why is this trend picking up steam now? What does this mean for society? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is this new toxic trend looksmaxxing all about?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 27/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, “left” and “right” are the main labels we use to categorise political views, but their origins go back over two centuries. To understand, we have to go back to the French Revolution in 1789. That spring, France’s King Louis XVI convened a meeting known as the Estates General, bringing together representatives from three groups, or “Estates”: the clergy, the nobility, and the Third Estate, which represented the common people. A few months later, in July, this assembly became the Constituent Assembly. Where did it all begin? Are there other kinds of political oppositions besides left and right? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is the European Political Community, the continent’s intergovernmental organization?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Which swing states could decide the US election result?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 20/5/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The perineum is a group of muscles that works like a hammock, stretching from the pubic bone to the tailbone. To pinpoint its location, try coughing; you’ll feel a downward pressure in your lower abdomen.   It provides support for your internal organs, like the rectum and bladder, and for women, the vagina and uterus. It also absorbs physical impact. For example, when you run, the increased abdominal pressure puts stress on the perineum, which can absorb shocks equal to four times your body weight. In men, it also plays a role in maintaining erections. How can I know if my perineum isn’t as strong as it should be? And if my perineum is in good shape? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do our tastes change as we get older?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is vitamin D?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 30/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine two people. One is a home care worker. Every morning, they help elderly people get up, wash and continue to live independently at home. The other works in a large office, spending much of their day in meetings and producing PowerPoint presentations. Sometimes, even wondering what the point of it all is. Which one earns more? So, why the gap? what explains that? But does that mean these jobs require fewer skills? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ? Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet? Is remote work here to stay? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our professional lives, just as in our personal ones, we all wear many hats. But how does juggling all those roles make us feel? For some, it can be a fulfilling challenge, while for others, it can lead to burnout and a loss of identity. This is especially true for managers, who often find themselves in the toughest spot. Think about your coworker who’s always balancing the demands of their team and their boss, acting as the go-between for frustrated employees and anxious higher-ups. In today’s business climate, it’s no wonder that middle managers — those caught in the middle — are at high risk of burnout. What are they up against? How can you spot a ‘sandwich employee’ in your company? Why is it called a ‘sandwich employee’? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is the Pygmalion effect?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is coffee badging in the workplace?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Could job enrichment make your work more rewarding?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In economic terms, a speculative bubble refers to a situation in which the price of an asset becomes heavily overvalued. An asset could be anything from company shares and property to cryptocurrencies. But eventually, reality catches up. Investors begin to realise the asset isn’t actually worth as much as they thought, confidence fades, and many rush to sell. When everyone sells at once, prices collapse, leading to what’s commonly known as a crash. But what exactly is a speculative bubble? Have there been bubbles like this before? Does the consensus say that AI is a bubble then?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Which jobs are most under threat from artificial intelligence?⁠ ⁠What does the popcorn index teach us about the economy?⁠ ⁠Why don't prices fall when inflation slows?⁠⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: october 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, with an average of 98 million cups consumed in the UK every day, according to the British Coffee Association. In moderation, there are plenty of benefits to be gained from drinking coffee, but there can also be some negative side effects, in particular due to its caffeine content. Decaf is an alternative, but is it really healthier? Our bodies don’t all process caffeine in the same way. It also depends on our sleep quality and the dose of caffeine. What effects can caffeine have on our bodies? How is decaf actually produced? What about the benefits of drinking coffee? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠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. First broadcast: 21/07/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Spring forward, fall back” goes the saying; that’s right - today, Sunday the 25th of October 2026, saw the clocks go back an hour, meaning it gets dark earlier all of a sudden and winter is on its way! If there’s one day, or rather two days, of the year where you don’t want to schedule any important appointments, it’s on a day when the clock changes. Forgetting the time change is something that’s happened to all of us at least once in our lifetimes. Changing our clocks is so ingrained into our culture that we never really call it into question. But it has actually become a subject of debate in recent years, with some people even saying we should do away with the whole idea. Who first came up with the idea then? What’s the point of it all? Why is it a subject of debate then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is Disney becoming unpopular?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 30/10/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Binge eating, also known as uncontrollable overeating, is an eating disorder. It is characterized by compulsive and excessive consumption of food within a specific period, usually not exceeding two hours, and a loss of control over eating behavior.  This means that a person can’t measure the amounts or types of food they are consuming, and may eat quickly without feeling full. This loss of control often leads to feelings of shame or disgust after a binge-eating episode. Is it similar to bulimia then? What causes binge eating disorder? How is binge eating disorder treated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is auto-brewery syndrome?⁠ ⁠What are five foods that make us happy?⁠ ⁠What is the Queer movement?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 15/03/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices