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Many of us have joked in the past about being allergic to work, or afraid of it, but did you know that there’s actually a real phobia of work?Have you ever felt anxious or stressed about going to work? Do you dread the thought of facing your boss, your colleagues, or your tasks? Do you avoid applying for jobs or quit them easily? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might have ergophobia. It’s an extreme, irrational, and debilitating fear of working and of the features of work, such as specific tasks, social relationships, or speaking during meetings. It is considered a form of social phobia or performance anxiety, and is also recognised as a derivative of burnout, due to constantly feeling pressure or excessive expectations at work. How do people develop ergophobia? What are the symptoms? Can ergophobia be cured? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How can I use the 80/20 method to save money? What are the four types of attachment in our relationships? Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In late May 2023, Elon Musk’s neurotech startup Neuralink announced that it had received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to carry out its first in-human clinical trials. Neuralink's brain chips have already allowed monkeys to play video games simply by following the screen with their eyes. The hope is that the technology will allow paralysed humans to communicate by moving mouse cursors and typing using their minds. In the long run, there are hopes the technology could even treat or cure other conditions like blindness and mental illness. What is a brain implant? Why implant chips in the brain? How soon will humans have access to brain chips then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How can I use the 80/20 method to save money? What are the four types of attachment in our relationships? Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: 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. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29th was Spring Bank Holiday in UK. Going on holiday is cool, but not always within reach for everyone. It requires time, as you may need to get your leave request approved by your employer, and money. In recent years, a new kind of holiday has been catching on: the staycation. It generally refers to a trip which doesn’t require any overnight accommodation. The idea comes from the United States and really took off following the financial crisis from 2007 onwards. Middle class Americans no longer had the means to go on holiday, so they got creative. The idea then spread to Europe, and more specifically the UK, in 2009, when currency exchange rates became unfavourable. Isn’t that kind of the opposite of a holiday? Is it really possible to relax while surrounded by reminders of work and stress? How has the staycation concept evolved in the last few years? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : 16th of August, 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? What is the snowball method of paying back debt? What is Face Wine, a viral beauty product from Tiktok? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As of late May 2023, inflation in the UK finally dropped below double digits, from 10.1% to 8.7%, according to the Office for National Statistics. But the food consumer price index inflation rate is still over 19.1%. Back in March, the Food Foundation think tank revealed that the number of children living in food poverty in the UK had doubled to 4m in just a year. How to save money easily at the supermarket? What about buying in bulk? Which are the least expensive brands? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? What is the snowball method of paying back debt? What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The types of attachment were theorized by British psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s. They are widely used to help us understand how we react to situations in our relationships, whether it be with romantic partners, friends or family members. Bowlby relied on research on the impact of early separations between infants and their mothers, and emphasized the importance of attachment relationships in the social and emotional development of children, as well as their long-term mental health. What exactly is an attachment style? And what about the other two types? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? What is the snowball method of paying back debt? What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to American neuroscientist Daniel Amen, a specialist in brain imaging, we produce 60,000 thoughts per day, and a staggering 80% of these thoughts are negative. That means we have 48,000 negative thoughts on a daily basis. Sometimes we just can’t seem to fight them off, but thankfully there are ways to cope with them. How can we counteract the tendency? How can we distance ourselves from these negative thoughts? Any other advice? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? What is the snowball method of paying back debt? What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 3, 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 was released. It has received positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $660 million worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2023. Marvel has long been one of the most prominent and iconic publishers in the world of American comics. From the turn of the century onwards, its cinematic adaptations breathed new life into the franchise. It started out with the somewhat timid X-men film in the year 2000, but really took off with the launch of the shared MCU universe in 2008, when Iron Man was released. Since then, superhero films have become a genre of their own and even took over the blockbuster format. A whopping 28 MCU films have been released in cinemas in total, split across four phases. And with Ms Marvel having recently landed on Disney Plus and Thor: Love and Thunder hitting the big screen next month, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is showing no signs of slowing down. Has the MCU managed to keep up momentum since Avengers Endgame? What can we expect to see in coming years then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : 25th June 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is the fertility cliff real? Why do we love hate-watching certain films and series? How can I work better from home? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trend of workplace presenteeism has increased in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. A September 2020 report by RAND Europe suggests that presenteeism is mainly driven by stress, suboptimal mental health, lack of sleep and poor financial well-being, which have all intensified during the pandemic. Presenteeism is the practice of being present at one's place of work for more hours than is required, especially as a manifestation of insecurity about one's job. It can also refer to the practice of coming to work despite illness, injury or anxiety, which often results in reduced productivity. How does presenteeism manifest itself? And what are the causes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the snowball method of paying back debt? What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? Is the fertility cliff real? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The snowball method is based on the idea of paying off your smallest debt first, while making minimum payments on the rest. Then, you take the money you were paying on that debt and apply it to the next smallest debt, and so on until you’re debt-free. This way, you create a snowball effect that builds momentum and motivation as you see your debts disappear one by one. What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? Is the fertility cliff real? How can I work better from home? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25th is National Wine Day in the United States. The opportunity to listen again to this episode on a particular beauty technique on Tik Tok, made with wine... Over the last few years, Chinese platform Tiktok has taken over as the social network of choice for teens and young adults. Unsurprisingly then, it’s also become a prime target for influencers and brands looking to promote their products, ahead of Instagram, Youtube and Snapchat. Since the start of May 2022, a beauty product called Grape Water has been getting a lot of attention. It’s been dubbed ‘Face Wine’ and it’s said to clarify skin. What’s so special about the product? And how did it end up going viral? What other products have enjoyed success thanks to Tiktok? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : 22nd June 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is the fertility cliff real? Why do we love hate-watching certain films and series? How can I work better from home? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have heard of Munchausen Syndrome before, it’s far more likely you’ve seen it represented in popular culture than in real life. Like a lot of psychological syndromes, it’s used as a dramatic device in many films and series, like Sharp Objects or The Politician to name just a couple. The most recent example is The Act, which was created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean, and first appeared on Hulu in 2019. The series was inspired by a real-life case in the United States, and tells the story of a mother who convinces her daughter and the world that she suffers from leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and other disorders. Why would anyone do something like that? Where does the Munchausen part come from? Why is this syndrome so prevalent in pop culture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Is the fertility cliff real? How can I work better from home? Why do we get bad breath? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Launched by a Polish startup in 2017, PimEyes is a powerful facial recognition software tool, which uses reverse image search technology. Just like with Google image search, users can submit an image of a person’s face and Pimeyes will find all images of that person online, providing links to the websites where they are located. It can be helpful for locating images that are difficult to find elsewhere, but there are also a host of privacy concerns. Pimeyes has been labelled the “most disturbing website on the internet” and “a stalker’s dream”. What is facial recognition? How does PimEyes work in practice? Why is this software problematic ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Is the fertility cliff real? How can I work better from home? Why do we get bad breath? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many women have heard of the so-called “fertility cliff”, the idea that their chances of getting pregnant drop dramatically after the age of 35 and, people who do choose to have a baby are labeled “geriatric” or “high risk” leading what is called ‘care cascade’ such greater monitoring and testing which can be intrusive and unnecessary. This concept first came about from a study done in 2004, however, they used data from French birth records from the 17th and 18th centuries, which is not really relevant to modern women as it was based on a population with very different living conditions, health care, nutrition, and life expectancy compared to modern women. Where did the fertility cliff come from? Does fertility change with age? What are some other factors that affect fertility? What should you do if you want to get pregnant and you are over 35? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How can I work better from home? Why do we get bad breath? How can I stop snacking? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remote work was thrust upon many companies as soon as the Covid-19 pandemic hit. All of a sudden, workers had to perform their job effectively in a pretty different environment, which isn’t always as easy as it might sound. Some struggled to be as efficient as in the office, a potential source of frustration for employee and manager alike. If you’re wondering how you can improve your productivity and preserve your mental health, then this is the episode for you! Can’t I just work in the same way as in the office? Isn't it difficult to get started when you're all alone? What’s the best space to use for remote work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do our stomachs rumble? Why does hair turn grey? What does it mean to be a seenager? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to The Cleveland Clinic, around one in four people are affected by bad breath. It’s also known as halitosis and bad breath can be a source of embarrassment. It’s sometimes caused by consuming certain well-known foods, like garlic, onion, cheese, and coffee for example. But it can also be a symptom of an underlying health condition, such as pneumonia, gum recession, kidney disease and gastrointestinal disorders. Do bacteria have anything to do with it? How can we avoid bad breath? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do our stomachs rumble? Why does hair turn grey? What does it mean to be a seenager? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snacking is a bad habit that can have a significant impact on your weight and health in the long term. It can be tricky to beat, so here are our top tips to stop snacking during the day. When the body is in need of energy, it asks for fuel to function, which is totally natural. But you may then want to ask yourself why it didn’t get enough energy from your last meal. Why do we sometimes feel like we need to snack? How can we resist those urges then? Should you eat more during meals? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do our stomachs rumble? Why does hair turn grey? What does it mean to be a seenager? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be embarrassing when your stomach rumbles in public, but it’s a totally natural bodily function. The scientific name for those rumbles or growls is borborygmi, a term invented by the ancient Greeks. We tend to associate stomach rumbles with hunger, but that’s not totally true. In reality, our stomachs rumble regularly, whether we’re hungry or not. It's just that when the stomach is empty, the noise becomes louder. That’s because when the stomach is full, its contents muffle the sounds. What actually causes the rumblings? Can certain factors increase stomach rumbling? Should I be worried if the rumblings are intense? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What does it mean to be a seenager? Why do we blow out candles on birthdays? How can I spot a liar? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greying hair can be triggered for a number of reasons, genetics; some people’s hair turns grey earlier than others. Stress, a recent study in mice showed that stress can cause stem cells to leave the hair follicle and migrate to other parts of the body, leaving no cells to produce melanin. Some Illnesses like thyroid disease and of course ageing. But could the days of grey hair be over? Possibly. A new study conducted by scientists from New York University Grossman School of Medicine have discovered why hair turns grey and how to stop it happening. Well at least in mice. What are the cells that produce hair colour and how do they work? So why is hair going grey? What are the implications of this finding for humans and hair greying? What can you do in the meantime? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What does it mean to be a seenager? Why do we blow out candles on birthdays? How can I spot a liar? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have heard the term "seenager" being used lately. It's a new buzzword that describes a demographic group that's becoming increasingly important in our society. In simple terms, a seenager is a senior teenager. It refers to people aged 55 and over who are still young at heart and refuse to let their age define them. Seenagers are active, social, and engaged in their communities. They're not content to sit back and watch the world go by – they want to be a part of it. So why are we seeing more and more seenagers these days? What are some of the characteristics of a seenager? Why is it important to recognize and celebrate the seenager demographic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How can I spot a liar? What is the Cannes Film Festival ? Is the five second rule a real thing? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a scene that plays out in millions of homes across the world every day. There’s a sense of anticipation as the lights go out, only for the room to be lit up by candles as a friend or family member brings in a yummy-looking birthday cake. Guests start singing more or less in unison, more in less in tune, depending on how much alcohol has been consumed, and the birthday girl or boy politely waits until they finish before blowing the candles out. When did the tradition start out? Why do we make a wish when we blow out the candles? Can blowing candles out over a cake spread germs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How can I spot a liar? What is the Cannes Film Festival ? Is the five second rule a real thing? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lying is the act of deliberately making a false statement or concealing the truth. People might lie for different reasons, like to avoid getting into trouble, to get something they want, to make someone feel better, or to look good in front of others. However, lying is not always easy or comfortable. When people lie, they have to deal with two conflicting realities: the truth and the lie. This can make them feel stressed or nervous. They have to remember what they said, watch how they act, and guess how others will react. They may also feel guilty, scared, or worried about being found out or exposed. So how can you tell if someone is lying to you? What are some verbal clues? What are some non-verbal clues? What changes for them physiological? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Is the five second rule a real thing? Why do we get addicted to social media? What are the dangers of using Botox? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you react when a piece of food you’re eating falls to the floor? Some people would throw it away in disgust, while others would still eat it, perhaps after rinsing it under water or blowing on it. Of course, there’s those that abide by the five second rule. That’s the popular belief that suggests any food is still fit for consumption as long as it hasn’t been on the floor for longer than five seconds. So does the time a piece of food spends on the ground affect how likely it is to be contaminated by germs and other bacteria? Back in 2016, researchers from Rutgers University in the United States looked into the matter from a scientific approach, and published their findings in the Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal. How did they test the five second rule? What impact did the surface and food type have? So does eating food that’s been on the floor make you sick then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do we get addicted to social media? What are the dangers of using Botox? What is stealth wealth? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since they were first introduced in the United States in 1973, barcodes have been part of our everyday consumer lives. They helped stores around the world transition to digital, but their days are numbered. That’s right, traditional barcodes are due to be gradually replaced by 2D versions as part of a worldwide initiative called Sunrise 2027. It’s led by GS1, the nonprofit standards organization that oversees the barcode industry. How do barcodes actually work? What’s the difference between barcodes and QR codes? Will it change consumption habits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do we get addicted to social media? What are the dangers of using Botox? What is stealth wealth? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s common to feel a little anxiety on a Sunday evening as your relaxing weekend draws to a close and you start thinking about your return to the office the following morning. Indeed, a YouGovAmerica survey published in 2021 found that 58% of workers said Monday was their least favourite day of the week. With that in mind, American startup founder Marisa Jo Mayes created and trademarked the Bare Minimum Monday concept in 2023. She promoted it through TikTok, where it went viral. The idea is pretty simple: doing as little as possible on the first workday of the week helps reduce stress and gently get back into your work routine. What constitutes doing the bare minimum then? I’m not sure my boss will be happy with me doing the bare minimum every Monday! Is there any kind of compromise that will help me have a less stressful start to the week? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do we get addicted to social media? What are the dangers of using Botox? What is stealth wealth? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent report from CyberCrew revealed how UK residents spend an average of 110 minutes per day on social media. Many of us start scrolling before we’ve even got out of bed in the morning, in an almost automatic way. Social networks can have a similar effect on the brain to certain addictive substances. According to Healthline.com, they stimulate the brain’s reward system. When you log in to your favorite social media platform, you get a burst of dopamine, a chemical that makes you feel good and motivates you to seek more of the same stimulus. Why do we end up scrolling on Tiktok and Instagram for hours on? How does it work in concrete terms? Is it fair to say that social networks were designed to be addictive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What are the dangers of using Botox? What is stealth wealth? How much sleep should I get each night? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Botox is the name of a brand that offers a popular cosmetic treatment that involves injecting a toxin into the facial muscles to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging. The poison that they use, botulinum toxin, blocks the nerve signals that instruct the muscles to contract so make the appearance of fine lines, like crows feet or frown marks appear smoother. It can also be used in some medical procedures that involve involuntary muscle movement, spasm, sweating or to help migraine. A cosmetic treatment costs between £100 to £350 and lasts for three to four months. But it does have some side effects and complications that people should be aware of before undergoing the procedure. What are some of the side effects? How can I protect myself from the dangers of Botox? What are some safer and more natural alternatives to Botox? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is stealth wealth? How much sleep should I get each night? How do sim swapping scams work? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The rich get richer and the poor get poorer”, the saying goes. And there’s actually a name for that phenomenon: the Matthew Effect. The term was first coined by sociologists Robert K. Merton and Harriet Zuckerman in 1968, in relation to how “already eminent scientists were given disproportionate credit in cases of collaboration or of independent multiple discoveries.” In other words, if a group of scientists made a discovery together, with equal input, the most famous one would tend to get the most credit. Unfair, right? But sadly true! The Matthew Effect was not limited to scientific citations. Other researchers found that it also applied to wealth and status in society. Where does the Matthew part come from? How do rich people get richer? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is stealth wealth? What is the European Political Community, the continent’s intergovernmental organization? How much sleep should I get each night? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stealth wealth or quiet luxury as it is sometimes known is the practice of concealing one's wealth or not flaunting one's money or possessions, but rather keeping them private and discreet. It’s the kind of luxury that keeps a low profile and doesn't try to stand out with big logos or loud statement pieces. But that does not mean people don’t know you are wealthy, at least some people do. Look at the successful show ‘Succession’ where the uber rich wear logo-free, exquisitely tailored clothes that fool no one as to their price tag. Why do some people choose to be stealthy? Does stealth wealth mean living below your means? Is stealth wealth or quiet luxury for everyone? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement? Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort? What is Extinction Rebellion ? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The European Political Community was launched in 2022 to discuss the future of Europe, mainly in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron first suggested the EPC’s creation in a speech to the European Parliament back in early May. Less than six months later, the first summit was held in Prague. Despite initially opposed to the creation of the EPC back in June as Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss was in attendance in Prague. It’s thought she still remains somewhat skeptical, she made it clear she doesn’t want the new organisation to “cut across” NATO and the G7. Regardless, the UK will host the fourth EPC meeting in early 2024, after Moldova and Spain take their turn. Why was the European Political Community created? How come the UK got invited to an EU forum? What happened in the first EPC meeting? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement? Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort? Could I save more money by cash stuffing? A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. First release date: October 19th, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spend over a third of our lives sleeping. It allows our mind and body to recharge, which is vital for a number of reasons. It helps our immune system to ward off diseases, and the brain to function properly. And yet as many as 16 million adults in the UK suffer from sleepless nights, according to estimates from the Office for National Statistics. You may have noticed that your own optimal sleep duration is different from that of other people you know well, like family members or friends. But some things are common to all of us, like the regularity and quality of sleep in particular, which are very important pillars in reaping the benefits of good sleep. What are the health risks if you don’t sleep enough? What’s the minimal advised length of sleep? Why do some people need more sleep than others then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort? What is Extinction Rebellion ? Could I save more money by cash stuffing? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us have our smartphones on our person more or less all day, every day. Our photos, payment methods and a lot of personal data are stored on them. So we’re all wary of the risk of having them stolen when out in public. But did you know there’s another way someone can take control of your phone line without you even losing the device? It’s called sim swapping and while it’s not new, it’s been on the rise in recent years. According to the FBI, Americans lost a combined $68M to sim swapping scams in 2021. One of the most high-profile examples saw Twitter founder Jack Dorsey fall prey to it in 2019. How does SIM swapping work? How can I avoid falling victim to SIM swapping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort? What is Extinction Rebellion ? Could I save more money by cash stuffing? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think of wine, you probably think of France, Bordeaux, Burgundy or Beaujolais. But we could soon be looking to Kent, Dorset and Hampshire instead, especially when it comes to sparkling wine. Since 2000 the total amount of land in England and Wales given over to vineyards has quadrupled in size and established wine makers, particularly from the Champagne region in France are taking notice and are keen to take advantage of this new market. In 2016, the Pommery group invested in farmland in Kent which they transformed into vineyards. When interviewed for the Daily Mail, about the 2022 harvest, Julien Lonneux from Pommery said : “This is a truly vintage crop, easily the best in a decade.” How much sparkling wine is currently produced in the UK? Who is taking an interest in English wine? Why is English wine getting better? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement? Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort? Could I save more money by cash stuffing? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. First release date: November 29th , 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might think that plants are silent and passive, but recent studies have shown that they can actually make sounds and send signals to each other, especially when they are stressed or under attack. Researchers at Tel Aviv University recently released their findings from a six-year experiment, which saw them record sounds emitted by certain plants. We’ve actually known for over 10 years now that plants emit vibrations, but it’s the first time that sounds have been detected, meaning it’s a groundbreaking find. Why don’t we hear plant noise then? Why would plants need to communicate with each other? What impact could this discovery have on agriculture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort? What is Extinction Rebellion ? Could I save more money by cash stuffing? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s ultra-connected society, more and more technologies are emerging all the time, and they’re getting increasingly advanced. Just look at how far AI has come in recent times, and the attention it’s been getting since the launch of ChatGPT. In many ways, it’s difficult to not use technology. To not do so would be like cutting ourselves off from the rest of the world. But still, it’s not to everyone’s liking. Some people resent the influence that some forms of technology have on our society, and want to reject them. They are known as neo-Luddites. Where does the name come from? Could AI have the same impact? And today, how is Neo-Luddism exemplified? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort? What is Extinction Rebellion ? Could I save more money by cash stuffing? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckingham Palace’s coronation invitations that have been sent out for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6 have confirmed that instead of ‘princess consort’ or ‘queen consort’ Camilla shall be official Queen Camilla, something that has been suspected for some time. According to some sources, Charles always intended to make Camilla his queen, but he waited for the right time to announce it. He reportedly got the approval of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who announced her wish for Camilla to be given the title during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in February 2022 What is the difference between a queen and a queen consort? Why was Camilla supposed to be titled Princess Consort? How have the public reacted to this decision? What will be Camilla’s duties and responsibilities as queen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Could I save more money by cash stuffing? What is snus, the latest addictive nicotine fad? Why can't Royals take selfies ? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This environmental movement was created in England just a few years ago in October 2018, but quickly spread all across the world. Extinction Rebellion’s aim is to compel governments to take action against global warming and environmental collapse. It’s earned a reputation as a radical organisation, due to its disobedience and disruption tactics. But only using non-violent action is one of its key principles. Also known as XR, Extinction Rebellion was born from a realisation that traditional protest methods were insufficient when it came to the environment crisis. These activists felt new methods and organisation forms were required, taking inspiration from other grassroots movements like Occupy, the American civil rights movement or the suffragettes. What do they actually want in concrete terms? How did such a young movement get to be so rich and powerful? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why can't Royals take selfies ? How can I beat my work addiction? How is AI being used in the legal system? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Replay of the episode published on May 17th, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snus originally comes from Sweden, but is also consumed a lot in other Nordic countries like Denmark and Norway, as well as the United States. It’s made headlines in the last few months, with young people using it more and more. The latest media discussions have centred on a number of Premier League footballers being spotted using snus on camera. It’s a semi-legal cigarette alternative, which comes in the form of a small moist pouch of powdered tobacco, a little like a teabag. Is snus safe to use ? What is the legal status of snus in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why can't Royals take selfies ? How can I beat my work addiction? How is AI being used in the legal system? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With inflation at the highest it’s been in 45 years, it’s no wonder people are looking for ways to manage their money more effectively. And the trend we’re talking about today has really taken off on Tiktok since the start of the year. The #cashstuffing hashtag had already reached 1 billion views on the platform at the time of recording. There’s actually nothing new about cash stuffing; in many ways it’s as if we were going back in time a few decades to when bank cards didn’t exist. It consists of allocating a certain amount of money to an expenditure category, like groceries for example. How does it work? Does it actually work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why can't Royals take selfies ? How can I beat my work addiction? How is AI being used in the legal system? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you ever meet a member of the royal family, you might be tempted to ask them for a selfie or an autograph but don’t be surprised if they politely decline. There are some good reasons why royals don’t take selfies or give autographs as well as a whole host of other rather unusual protocols that they must adhere to. Royals are often surrounded by crowds of people who want to see them or talk to them. Signing autographs or taking selfies could expose them to potential threats or harm. Also it could create a lot of chaos and confusion in the crowd, making it harder for security personnel to protect the royals. But there is a more important reason... What is the problem with selfies? What are some other things that Royals can’t do? So what should you do if you see a Royal? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What do I need to know before getting a tattoo? Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous? Could the human race become infertile? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How is inflation affecting our eating habits? How can you improve your memory and recall skills ? What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries ? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ChatGPT has been invading all walks of life in recent months, and that even includes the justice system. In late March 2023, a Pakistani judge consulted the chatbot before granting bail to a 13 year old boy who stood accused of kidnapping and attempting to rape a 9 year old. According to Pakistan Observer, the judge asked ChatGPT the following initial question: ““Can a juvenile suspect in Pakistan, who is 13 years old, be granted bail after arrest?” The chatbot responded: “Under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018, according to section 12, the court can grant bail on certain conditions.” A discussion then ensued on how this option could be interpreted when taking into account certain other laws. The judge included ChatGPT’s responses in his judgement and stated how impressed he was. The cases have led to hope that AI could help make legal systems around the world more efficient, but there’s been a lot of criticism and skepticism too. Are there any other examples aside from ChatGPT ? What are the possible risks then? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How is inflation affecting our eating habits? How can you improve your memory and recall skills ? What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries ? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent years, gluten-free diets have become more and more popular. No doubt you’ve seen “Free From” aisles in your local supermarket, and you can also get gluten-free items in health food shops or online. Some people have no choice but to adopt such a diet, because they have coeliac disease, a lifelong autoimmune condition which causes their body to attack its own tissue when gluten is consumed. According to Coeliac UK, the condition affects just 1% of the population. However, there have been claims that going gluten-free has benefits like weight loss, increased energy and improved overall health, but there’s little in the way of research to back all that up. So, what is it about gluten that causes health problems ? Which foods contain gluten ? How can you tell if you really have Coeliac disease ? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What do I need to know before getting a tattoo? Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous? Could the human race become infertile? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The past year has seen the highest inflation rates in over 40 years, and consumers have adapted by changing their shopping habits. That’s particularly true when it comes to grocery shopping. While annual inflation fell slightly to 10.1% in the year to March 2023, figures for food and drink alone reached 19.1%. If you break it down further, for some food categories, the rate is even higher; for example the price of sugar has risen by a whopping 42.1% in a year. Which items are people giving up as a result ? Are people still getting a healthy diet ? How else are consumers adapting? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries? What is Mukbang, the latest type of video going viral on social media? What is the placebo effect and how does it work? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memory is the ability to store and retrieve information, and recall is the process of accessing that information when needed. Both are essential for learning, problem-solving, and decision-making, but they can also decline with age, stress, or illness. But there are ways to naturally boost your memory and recall skills. How can I focus my attention better? How can I structure and organise the information I want to remember? What else can I do to help? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What do I need to know before getting a tattoo? Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous? Could the human race become infertile? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mukbang phenomenon has been around for nearly 15 years, but only really took off on Youtube and then Tiktok in the last few years. A simple search on either of the platforms yields an endless list of clips, many of which have view counts in the millions. Mukbang involves people filming themselves while eating. The streamers are known as broadcast jockeys, or BJs for short, and they often eat copious amounts of food during their streams. We’re talking up to 10,000 calories in a single sitting! Sometimes viewers get to see them preparing the food first, or ordering it in. Where does mukbang come from ? What's the attraction of watching other people eat ? Is the mukbang trend dangerous ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What do I need to know before getting a tattoo? Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous? Could the human race become infertile? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have to deal with tricky dilemmas and situations from time to time, the kind which we just can’t seem to get out of our head, that keep us up at night. It might be a fight with a friend, a work-related conflict or an urge to up sticks and move away for example. Weighing things up endlessly can lead to a vicious circle of anxiety, which pollutes the mind. Well, there’s no magic solution for getting those things out of your head unfortunately. But there is a method for thinking about them differently to reduce fee lings of angst and discontent. It’s the 10-10-10 method. It sounds like a breathing method! How do I get started then? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What do I need to know before getting a tattoo? Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous? Could the human race become infertile? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The placebo effect is a phenomenon in which a person's symptoms or well-being improve after receiving a fake treatment that has no specific or intrinsic effect on their condition. For example, a person may feel less pain after taking a sugar pill that they believe is a painkiller, or they may feel more energetic after receiving an injection of saline solution that they think is a vitamin. The placebo effect is not just about positive thinking or wishful thinking. It involves complex psychological and physiological mechanisms that are not fully understood. How does the placebo effect work? What are the benefits of the placebo effect? What are the limitations of the placebo effect? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Could AI ever be able to offer therapy? What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution? Why don't scars disappear? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline project moved one step closer to construction in March 2022, with the signing of a $10 billions Final Investment Decision between French multinational Total Energies and its joint venture partners. The pipeline is set to become the longest in the world, at 1000 miles long, and will transport petrol from Uganda to the Tanzanian coast. The project will see 400 oil wells operated in Uganda, and is expected to emit 34 million metric tons of CO2 each year. Haven’t these people paid any attention to warnings about fossil fuels and the climate crisis? What other risks are linked to the EACOP project? How can we stop carbon bombs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What do I need to know before getting a tattoo? Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous? Could the human race become infertile? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 2022 YouGov study suggested that 26% of British people have at least one tattoo, a statistic which reflects just how the perception of tattoos has changed over the years. They used to be reserved for subcultures, but are now very much in the mainstream, and seen as a positive way of expressing one’s identity. Nevertheless, getting a tattoo can be dangerous if not done correctly. If you’re thinking about getting inked for the first time, you’ll want to get familiar with these tips. How can I choose the right tattoo artist? Well if I don’t like it, I can always get it removed, can’t I? What about after the tattoo is done? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Could AI ever be able to offer therapy? How is hygiene poverty affecting over 3 million Brits? What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices