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What is OPEC? The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is an international cartel currently made up of thirteen member states. Over the years, it has played an important role in the global economy, coordinating the petroleum policies of its members. But right now, its influence is waning, due in no small part to the Covid-19 pandemic. OPEC was created in 1960 in Baghdad. At the time, there was a high level of competition between petrol companies, meaning prices were low. The main petrol-producing Arabic countries therefore decided to join forces to rival Western companies. Together, they decided to produce less petrol, forcing prices up as a result. When was it created ? What’s the link between petroleum and a health crisis? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What are the benefits of slow sex? What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights? Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the benefits of slow sex? We all know that having sex is a great form of stress relief. It releases pleasure hormones, like endorphins and oxytocin, also reinforcing the cardiovascular and immune systems. But slow sex may be a way of further enhancing pleasure and allowing you to fully savor the multi-sensory experience that is good sex. It doesn’t have to be a race to the finish line! How does it differ from the kind of sex most people are having then? How can slow sex help partners to be more intimate? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights? Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments? Is bikini waxing harmful for your health? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the latest advances in lung cancer treatment? In April 2022, findings from the large scale CheckMate 816 clinical trial were presented to the American Association for Cancer Research. The trial looked into the effectiveness of immunotherapy drug Nivolumab, combined with chemotherapy to treat lung cancer patients. The findings were promising, showing that this particular treatment combination can delay the progression or return of cancer. How common is lung cancer and how does it start? What are the most prominent treatment options? Should we expect this treatment to become used widely? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights? Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments? Is bikini waxing harmful for your health? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights? In late June 2022, the US Supreme Court controversially overturned the landmark Roe vs Wade decision which for decades protected women’s freedom to have an abortion anywhere in the country. Five of the six conservative judges sitting on the supreme court voted in favour of the reversal, ensuring a majority. US President Joe Biden said it was a “sad day for the court and for the country” and called on Americans to elect local candidates who will restore abortion rights. Other prominent Democrats like former President Barack Obama, and 2016 candidate Hillary Clinton, also made their dismay known. The historic overturning has drawn attention all around the world because of the unprecedented consequences it will have on women’s rights and essential freedoms. How quickly will the impact of the decision be felt? How did the Roe vs Wade ruling first come around? Why has everything changed now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments? Is bikini waxing harmful for your health? Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments? The summer holiday period is upon us, but when planning our holidays it’s worth bearing in mind that overtourism has become a real nuisance. As tourists, it’s not exactly fun being in a highly overcrowded area, but it’s even worse for the natural environment. Could tourism quotas be one way of addressing the problems? In mid-June 2022, the island of Corsica brought in quotas for three iconic sites: the Bavella needles, the Restonica valley and the Lavezzi islands. 180,000 tourists visit these sites each year, a figure which is expected to rise to 200,000 by 2026. Tourists will now need to make advance reservations online in order to visit them, with parking spots also limited. The Lavezzi islands will have a particularly strict tourism quota of 2,000 outside visitors per day. Are there similar examples elsewhere in the world? Will tourism quotas start spreading everywhere now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is bikini waxing harmful for your health? Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU? Why is Elvis known as the King? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 8, we celebrate National Video Game Day. What is the Gamestop short squeeze? You may have seen headlines about it in recent weeks, and it’s certainly one of the financial stories of the year so far. The Gamestop short squeeze saw Wall Street tremble at least temporarily due to the actions of amateur traders from Reddit. And this battle is perhaps just the start of a long war. To understand the short squeeze, let’s go back to the beginning.Gamestop is an American chain of video game stores which has a presence in many countries across the world. It’s well-known among gamers, but has been struggling of late due to competition from digital distribution. How does short-selling actually work in practice? So what went wrong for the hedge funds in this case? Anybody can buy stocks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is bikini waxing harmful for your health? Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU? Why is Elvis known as the King? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is bikini waxing harmful for your health? Swimsuit season is here and many women will be making sure they’re body hair is groomed in good time before jetting off for a beach holiday. And it’s not just in summer time either. According to a Jama Dermotology study of 3,316 American women in 2016, 83.8% reported removing at least some of their pubic hair. The most common hair removal methods are waxing, shaving and lasering. Over half of the respondents cited hygiene reasons for doing so, but in reality there may be health risks associated with the practice. How did female pubic hair get to be out of fashion? What are the actual functions of pubic hair? Are there any other risks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU? Why is Elvis known as the King? Is the menopause still a taboo subject? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU? On 23rd June 2022, the European Union’s 27 member states agreed to award the countries of Ukraine and Moldova official EU candidate status. The decision was taken relatively quickly, with Ukraine and Moldova having submitted their formal applications on 28th February and 3rd March respectively, within a week of Russia having launched its military invasion of Ukraine. The motivation is clear. The EU has a mutual defence clause, which guarantees protection for any member state coming under attack on its own territory. Since the start of the war, there has been speculation over whether Russian aggression could spread elsewhere. What are the possible obstacles? Could there be any kind of compromise measure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why is Elvis known as the King? Is the menopause still a taboo subject? What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Islamism? A spate of terrorist attacks have been carried out across Europe in recent weeks, most notably in France and Austria. Political leaders have attributed the violence to Islamists, calling for a united front in battling this form of radicalism. Nevertheless, use of the term “Islamism” is somewhat controversial. It’s important to make the distinction between the religion Islam itself, which is practised by all Muslims, and the separate political concept of Islamism. So what’s the difference between Islam and Islamism? What’s so controversial about the term Islamism then? Are there other better alternatives to talking about Islamism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen the last episodes, you can click here: Why is Elvis known as the King? Is the menopause still a taboo subject? What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Elvis known as the King? Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic hit UK cinemas on 24nd June 2022, starring Austin Butler as the King of rock and roll himself, and Tom Hanks as his controversial manager Colonel Tom Parker. Let’s look back at how Elvis became a global superstar from the 1950s through to the late 70s. Elvis Presley earned his reputation as the King for a seemingly endless list of hits he had throughout his career. Many successful artists have cited him as being their number one influence and to this day, he’s still a popular culture icon, even 45 years after passing away. What stuck out the most about Elvis’ music? How did the King’s decline affect his reputation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is the menopause still a taboo subject? What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers? How can we choose the right sunscreen product? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is enbyphobia? This term first appeared in LGBT+ circles; if you’re wondering what an “enby” is, just say it slower: N - B, which stands for non-binary. So it refers to a phobia of non-binary people, which is also sometimes called exorsexism. If you think back to our episode about non-binary gender identity, you’ll remember it means people who do not feel exclusively male or female. For example, some may identify as having two or more genders, or none at all. There isn’t much data on the subject, but statistics gathered by Nat Titman in 2014 suggest that at least 1 in 250 people are non-binary. In reality, the figure may be much higher. So why do some people have a problem with NBs? And what does enbyphobic behaviour look like? What’s the difference between transphobia and enbyphobia? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is the menopause still a taboo subject? What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers? How can we choose the right sunscreen product? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How have Pride Parades evolved over the last 50 years? In cities across the world, Pride Parades take place in late June and early July, with the London 2022 event set for today. They bring together thousands of people and give visibility to the LGBTQ+ struggle. These events have consistently grown and spread to new places after first taking place in June 1970. They’re also known as pride marches or festivals. How did Pride marches first begin? What are the events like? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is the menopause still a taboo subject? What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers? How can we choose the right sunscreen product? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the menopause still a taboo subject? The menopause is the period in a woman’s life when she stops ovulating and having periods, due to lower hormone levels in the body. Despite the fact that it can last 10 years or more and all women go through it, the topic has long been something of a taboo and even seen as an illness. Western medicine only really started paying attention to it in the 18th century. Medical journals and psychiatric studies were largely responsible for the stigmatisation of the menopause. They perpetuated the myth of women being unstable when they were about to go through the menopause. Is the menopause discussed more these days? I’ve never heard of Make Menopause Matter. What do they do? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers? How can we choose the right sunscreen product? Could Male Polish be the next big thing in men’s fashion? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the Taliban offensive? The Taliban’s offensive against the Afghan government, which began back in May, accelerated dramatically in the last 10 days, leading to the group taking complete control of the country. As of August 13th, the Islamist military group only held 132 of Afghanistan’s 398 districts, according to BBC research. But three days later, capital city Kabul had fallen and the figure had risen to 391 districts, with just 7 remaining contested. Meanwhile the UNrefugees.org charity organisation reports that 390,000 Afghans have been displaced since May alone, and 80% of them are women or children. Families have been forced to flee their towns and villages, desperate to save themselves from the Taliban by any means necessary. Footage of chaotic scenes at Kabul airport has emerged. How did the offensive begin? Who are the Taliban? How did the Taliban advance so quickly? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Could Male Polish be the next big thing in men’s fashion? Why are there so many spin offs in the world of cinema? How were the Stonewall riots the starting point for the LGBT struggle? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers? Marketing technique shrinkflation is becoming more and more common in large retail stores, in particular down to the ongoing war in Ukraine. It sees manufacturers quietly reducing the size of their products, but maintaining prices at the same level. Shrinkflation is often a result of an increase in raw material prices and other production costs, but is seen as a form of hidden inflation and has been heavily criticised in many places. In the context of the current cost of living crisis, it’s definitely a sensitive subject. According to Merriam Webster, the portmanteau term was coined by British economist Pippa Malmgren in a tweet back in 2015. Do you have any specific examples? Is shrinkflation illegal? As a consumer, how can I avoid falling victim to shrinkflation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How can we choose the right sunscreen product? Could Male Polish be the next big thing in men’s fashion? Why are there so many spin offs in the world of cinema? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we choose the right sunscreen product? July is nearly upon us, which means it’s summer holiday time for many of you. Whether you’re going on a beach holiday, city break or camping trip, the chances are you’ll be soaking up the sun’s rays. Of course sunshine activates vitamin D production in the body, which has numerous benefits like protecting us from disease and improving mental health. But on the other hand, being exposed for too long can accelerate skin ageing. Excessive UV can even lead to skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 100,000 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed in the United States alone in 2022. How should I compare all the different products? Do sunscreens only protect us from UVBs? How often should we be topping up on sunscreen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Could Male Polish be the next big thing in men’s fashion? Why are there so many spin offs in the world of cinema? How were the Stonewall riots the starting point for the LGBT struggle? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the global minimum tax? At the end of last week, finance ministers from the G7 countries met in London and formally endorsed a global minimum corporate tax rate. Going forward, companies will have to pay a minimum of 15% tax on their profits. The framework is part of an effort to stop multinationals, and in particular the GAFA companies Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, from profit-shifting to tax havens. Tech companies are able to easily move between countries due to the nature of their business. How will the global minimum tax rule actually work? Why do we need such a tax in the first place? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why are there so many spin offs in the world of cinema? How were the Stonewall riots the starting point for the LGBT struggle? How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Male Polish be the next big thing in men’s fashion? A 2021 report from Persistence Market Research predicted that within the next decade, annual sales of cosmetics for men would double around the world. The sector’s growth is largely down to beard grooming products, but makeup is also on the rise, including nail polish. The annual Met Gala brings together the creme de la creme of American stars at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The 2022 edition took place in early May, and saw many male stars showing off manicures, like Shawn Mendes, Even Mock and Joe Jonas. The trend has been labelled male polish or the “menicure”. How did male polish start becoming a fashion trend? Is male nail art totally new then? You still don't see many men in the streets with painted nails though do you? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why are there so many spin offs in the world of cinema? How were the Stonewall riots the starting point for the LGBT struggle? How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are there so many spin offs in the world of cinema? The world of cinema is full of films and sagas which leave their mark on a generation, sometimes becoming cult films. And another phenomenon is becoming more and more common: that of the spin off. Spin-off films involve the creation of a new work based on the original, focusing on the story of a secondary character. There are a number of reasons why directors and screenwriters have chosen to carry out such projects. Why are they so important for cinematic works? Why do fans love them so much? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How were the Stonewall riots the starting point for the LGBT struggle? How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion? What is Face Wine, the latest 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

What is cancel culture? Cancel culture is the popular practice of withdrawing support for an individual or company, to such an extent that they become irrelevant as a result. This is usually due to something the person has done or said that is considered offensive. Cancel culture has become an effective tool for so-called social justice movements, with feminist, antiracist and LGBTQ+ activists incr easingly adopting the tactic. It tends to involve the use of social media to call for a boycott of an individual, who may or may not be a public figure. This online shaming can include fair criticism, insulting and harassment to destroy the person’s reputation. Many have suggested that cancel culture has now gone too far, including former US President Barack Obama. Well, internet users can be very sensitive can’t they? Cancel culture is all the rage at the moment, isn’t it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How were the Stonewall riots the starting point for the LGBT struggle? How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion? What is Face Wine, the latest 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

What does the future hold for Marvel Cinematic Universe? 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 ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How were the Stonewall riots the starting point for the LGBT struggle? How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion? What is Face Wine, the latest 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

How were the Stonewall riots the starting point for the LGBT struggle? In 1960s New York, a bar called the Stonewall Inn was one of the few establishments to serve homosexuals. It was a shabby venue, which operated without a liquor license and had blocked out windows to protect customers from suspicious looks. Situated in the Greenwich Village district of South west Manhattan, it was controlled by the mafia, who would bribe police to ignore what went on there. That’s right; organised crime had worked out how to exploit catering to gay customers that were considered undesirable elsewhere. How did riots break out at the Stonewall? What’s the heritage of the Stonewall riots? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion? What is Face Wine, the latest viral beauty product from Tiktok? What are the signs you might have sleep apnea? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion? On 15th June 2022, American internet giant Microsoft cut off Internet Explorer, its long standing web browser. At the end of the 1990s and through to the 2000s, it set the standard when it came to browsers. In 2004 it had a usage share of as high as 95%, a figure which was under 1% by the time it closed, according to Irish traffic analysis website StatCounter. How did its decline come around? Why did people start using other browsers? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Face Wine, the latest viral beauty product from Tiktok? What are the signs you might have sleep apnea? Can carbon farming help us reach net zero by 2050? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the US Supreme Court? Following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September 2020, Donald Trump made clear his desire to quickly appoint a new justice to the US Supreme Court. To understand the importance of this nomination, it’s important to consider the major political influence of the Supreme Court justices. The Supreme Court was created in 1789, thirteen years after the United States Declaration of Independence. It’s made up of nine justices, each of whom has a lifetime tenure. Talking about the institution in 1907, New York state governor Charles Evan Hughes said: “We are under a Constitution, but the Constitution is what the judges say it is, and the judiciary is the safeguard of our liberty and of our property under the Constitution.” So are you saying the Supreme Court calls the shots in the US? What about the judges? Do they have significant power? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What are the signs you might have sleep apnea? Can carbon farming help us reach net zero by 2050? What is art nouveau and how did it flourish around the turn of the 20th century? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Face Wine, the latest viral beauty product from Tiktok? 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 ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What are the signs you might have sleep apnea? Can carbon farming help us reach net zero by 2050? What is art nouveau and how did it flourish around the turn of the 20th century? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the signs you might have sleep apnea? According to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Disease in 2015, 10% of all people are affected by obstructive sleep apnea. That figure rises for some population groups, like men, over-50s and overweight people. It’s actually a mechanical disorder, rather than an illness. When we go to sleep, our muscles relax; that's totally normal. But when it comes to people affected by apnea, the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses, blocking the airway. How long do these breathing pauses last? And how serious is the condition? How is sleep apnea usually detected? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Can carbon farming help us reach net zero by 2050? What is art nouveau and how did it flourish around the turn of the 20th century? What are subliminals? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual celebration of World Music Day on 21st June is upon us and Do You Really Know? is aiming to strike a chord with listeners. We'll be harping on about music all week long, covering related terms, concepts and famous figures. Who is Rosalia? Following the release of her latest album Motomami, Rosalia Vila Tobella was called a visionary and compared to artists like M.I.A. and Madonna by the Wall Street Journal. It’s fair to say she seems destined to be one of the biggest pop stars of her generation. So let’s take a moment to discuss the career of a singer who is winning critical and popular acclaim with everything she does. How did she get to where she is today? Well, where do you go from there huh?! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the thyroid? What is asthma? What is ecological debt? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can carbon farming help us reach net zero by 2050? Reaching carbon net zero by 2050 is one of the main objectives in the struggle against global warming. It’s also part of the Green New Deal the EU agreed upon in 2019. Since the start of 2022, many figures in agriculture have been pushing for a carbon farming policy which would see farmers rewarded for their efforts in sequestering carbon. How does that work? Why is agriculture in particular concerned by the net zero target? What is expected at a European level? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is art nouveau and how did it flourish around the turn of the 20th century? What are subliminals? What is sadfishing? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual celebration of World Music Day on 21st June is upon us and Do You Really Know? is aiming to strike a chord with listeners. We'll be harping on about music all week long, covering related terms, concepts and famous figures. What is the Mozart Effect? What if listening to 10 minutes of Mozart could increase your IQ? That’s exactly what Frances Raucher and her Californian research team suggested back in 1993. The theory spread like wildfire around the world, leading to much speculation about the so-called Mozart Effect. The myth comes from the publication of an experiment in American scientific journal Nature. The study required participants to listen to The Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K 448 by Mozart. After just 10 minutes, they were better able to solve spatial intelligence tasks which are part of IQ testing. Let’s cut to the chase, does it actually work? How does music affect our brain ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the thyroid? What is asthma? What is ecological debt? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual celebration of World Music Day on 21st June is upon us and Do You Really Know? is aiming to strike a chord with listeners. We'll be harping on about music all week long, covering related terms, concepts and famous figures. What is K-Pop? On October 15th, Big Hit Entertainment debuted on the Korean stock exchange. If you’re not familiar with the company itself, you’re more likely to have heard of BTS, one of the bands they created. In barely 24 hours, the success of the IPO had exceeded all expectations. A single day of trading was enough to bring the value of Big Hit Entertainment up from $4.5bn to nearly $7.4bn. Also known as the Bangtan Boys, BTS are the most famous boy band from South Korea, and a global music phenomenon. Particularly popular among teenagers, the group’s last single “Dynamite” reached 350 million views on Youtube in under a month. So what’s the magic K-pop formula? It sounds like a neatly packaged commercial product! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the thyroid? What is asthma? What is ecological debt? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Where’s Wally become an international phenomenon over the last 35 years? With his red and white hooped jumper, round glasses and funny hat, our man Wally is easy to recognise, but much more difficult to find! Anyone who’s read through one of his books will tell you that. And that’s a lot of people, given that as of 2007, 73 million copies had been sold. As the series turns 35 years old, let’s take a moment to show it some appreciation. Hmm, I’ve heard of Where’s Waldo, but not Where’s Wally; what’s the difference? How was Wally created? What’s the secret to finding Wally every time? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is art nouveau and how did it flourish around the turn of the 20th century? What are subliminals? What is sadfishing? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual celebration of World Music Day on 21st June is upon us and Do You Really Know? is aiming to strike a chord with listeners. We'll be harping on about music all week long, covering related terms, concepts and famous figures. Who are Oasis? On August 10th 1996, Oasis drew over 250,000 fans to their gigs on two consecutive nights at Knebworth Park. Much like the band, these record-breaking concerts would end up gaining legendary status. And just a week ago, a dedicated Oasis Knebworth 1996 documentary premiered in UK cinemas, making it the perfect opportunity to talk about one of the country’s most successful bands. Why are they called Oasis again? How did Oasis get to be so successful? Why aren’t Oasis still producing music to this day? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the thyroid? What is asthma? What is ecological debt? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is art nouveau and how did it flourish around the turn of the 20th century? This aesthetic movement dominated many artistic fields in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was influenced by nature and used trademark organic shapes and sinuous lines, moving away from previous limits to create new kinds of design objects. Let’s take a few minutes to reflect on where art nouveau came from, as well as its major themes and artists. Unlike many artistic waves, art nouveau didn’t come from one particular artist or theory. Rather it marked a change in mentality, and a move away from traditional restrictive art forms. How did the movement start? What are the main characteristics of Art Nouveau works? Who are the main figures of the Art Nouveau movement? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What are subliminals? What is sadfishing? What is Jurassic Park? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual celebration of World Music Day on 21st June is upon us and Do You Really Know? is aiming to strike a chord with listeners. We'll be harping on about music all week long, covering related terms, concepts and famous figures. Who are Abba? A full forty years after their last LP “The Visitors”, Abba have only gone and released a new album! That’s right, with Voyage now available for download, let’s take the opportunity to talk about one of Euro-disco's most legendary bands! Why are they called Abba again? What are their most popular classics? Why did the band end up splitting? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the thyroid? What is asthma? What is ecological debt? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are subliminals? If you listen to some people out there, they’ll tell you you can improve your self-esteem, change your eye colour, or become a mermaid simply by viewing or listening to certain clips on Youtube. Sounds far-fetched right? Well, the idea is based on subliminal messaging, so let’s discuss how realistic it is. It’s important to distinguish between audio and visual subliminals. The former type often feature unintelligible jabbering, sometimes overshadowed by random ambient music. The extract you can hear in the background comes from a Mark Reynolds clip entitled “Make Him Unblock You On Social Media” What are the clips themselves actually like? But how can you expect to get physical changes from an audio or video clip? What does science have to say on the matter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is sadfishing? What is Jurassic Park? What are carbon bombs? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is sadfishing? Since the advent of social media, we’ve gotten used to seeing highlight reels of people’s lives on our newsfeeds. But in recent years, people have been more and more willing to share posts about moments of sadness, rather than acting like everything’s perfect all the time. More authentic, or simply another veiled form of attention seeking and like hunting? The practice has been labelled sadfishing. How did the term come to be created? How widespread is sadfishing then? Are we saying it’s all about getting more likes then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Jurassic Park? What are carbon bombs? What is rewilding? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Jurassic Park? The recently released Jurassic World Dominion concludes the storyline which first started out in the original Jurassic Park trilogy, from 1993 onwards. Reviews of the latest film have so far been poor, but that won’t take anything away from the legendary franchise’s legacy. Let’s look back at some of the main talking points and secrets behind Jurassic Park. How did Jurassic Park make it onto the big screen in the first place? What are some of the lesser known moments? What about the actors and characters? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What are carbon bombs? What is rewilding? What is the Russian Oil Embargo? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the World Blood Donor Day. This event brings awarness on the importance to donate blood and it encourages people to become a donor. What is the World Health Organization? The World Health Organization is a United Nations agency that is responsible for international public health. In the case of a global health pandemic, such as the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, the WHO has a central role in coordinating the response plan. However, some people have called into question its effectiveness. When the World Health Organization was created? So is it down to the WHO that half the world’s population is under lockdown? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What are carbon bombs? What is rewilding? What is the Russian Oil Embargo? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are carbon bombs? 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 is rewilding? What is the Russian Oil Embargo? What is the thyroid? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are umbrella species? Within an ecosystem there are many different species, and it can be difficult for conservationists to come up with specific strategies to protect every single one of them. That’s why some have started focusing on umbrella species, because of the benefits that protecting them has for other co-occurring species. It’s as if they’re putting an umbrella over the entire surrounding ecosystem. They help conservationists select locations for reserves, establish the minimum size, and to generally better understand ecosystems i.e. their composition, structure and processes. What are some examples of umbrella species? Funny, a lot of those are also the most popular species in humans’ eyes, aren’t they? What about umbrella species in Europe? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is rewilding? What is the Russian Oil Embargo? What is the thyroid? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is rewilding? Over the history of life on planet Earth, there have been five mass extinction events, due to changing sea temperatures, volcano eruptions and the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. And now experts fear a sixth mass extinction is underway, this time directly linked to human activity. According to a study published in Biological Review in January 2022, 10% of the planet’s known plant and animal species have disappeared from existence over the last 500 years. What’s the difference compared to conventional conservation efforts? Do you have any examples of rewilding projects? What about in Europe? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the Russian Oil Embargo? What is the thyroid? What is asthma? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the Russian Oil Embargo? The EU unanimously took this decisive measure on the night of 30th May 2022, a little over 3 months since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Between now and the end of the year, the Union’s 27 member states will cut imports of Russian oil by 90%. Russia is one of the three biggest oil producers in the world, after Saudi Arabia and the United States. The embargo concerns not only crude oil, but also refined fuels like diesel. The agreement marks the sixth package of sanctions against Russia to come from Brussels, following previous measures. Meeting at the Brussels summit, the heads of state and government agreed to stop importing oil by sea, which currently represents ⅔ of the EU’s supply from Russia. Why take such a measure? What about the oil left ? What else is in the sanctions package? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the thyroid? What is asthma? What is ecological debt? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is low tech? In the struggle against climate change, politicians are getting behind technological innovation. But some experts believe that, rather than high-tech, we should instead be banking on the simple, robust and reparable solutions offered by low tech. The all-powerful nature of high-tech has been called into question for decades, with regular controversies and debates on subjects like robots, satellites or artificial intelligence. As far back as the 1970s, author Ivan Illich published “Tools for Conviviality” about the proper use of technology, in which he argued that society should “give people tools that guarantee their right to work with independent efficiency”.In this day and age, tools are overwhelmingly controlled by specialists. For example, very few of us know how to build or repair a smartphone, car or washing machine. Isn’t the awesome thing about technology that it’s guaranteed to become more and more complex? Right, well what could a low-tech life look like then? Where can I get started in turning to low tech? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen the last episodes, you can click here: What is the thyroid? What is asthma? What is ecological debt? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Tetris? 6th June sees the anniversary of one of the most successful and addictive video games of all time: Tetris! Pretty much everyone is familiar with the game concept: it involves moving and rotating falling shapes to form gapless lines which then disappear. In theory you can carry on ad infinitum, but the shapes fall faster and faster the longer you play, thereby increasing the difficulty. SON - game over OK it’s a relatively simple game, but it’s got an unlikely and fascinating story behind it, being invented in Soviet Russia and then going global, not to mention a ton of piracy and rights issues along the way. How did it all start? So how did Tetris spread from then on? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the thyroid? What is asthma? What is ecological debt? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the thyroid? This small butterfly-shaped gland is situated at the bottom of the neck, wrapped around the windpipe. It plays an important role in a number of bodily functions, but isn’t as well known as it should be. According to The American Thyroid Association, over 12% of the country’s population will develop a thyroid disorder at some point in their life. Many people are actually unaware of the fact that they even have thyroid disease. What is the purpose of the thyroid? How can I find out if my thyroid functions correctly? Is there anything I can do to stop myself from developing a thyroid disorder? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is asthma? What is ecological debt? What is a zombie company? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is mental load? Mental load, or emotional labour, is a sociological concept often relating to the daily management of a household. Research has shown that within traditional families, the strain of mental load is more often than not taken on by women. It’s become a feminist issue due to this imbalance. Early discussions relating to mental load date back to the 1980s. Sociologists noted how women in heterosexual relationships were often just as busy with managing household tasks or family life, as with their own job. And more so than men, in fact. How does it affect women's lives? Does it only affect straight couples? And what can we do? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is ecological debt? What is a zombie company? What is monkeypox ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is asthma? According to figures published in the Lancet in 2020, asthma had affected around 260 million people the previous year, causing 455,000 deaths. The condition can’t be cured, but with the right management it can be kept under control, so people with asthma can still lead active lives. Asthma symptoms are brought on by inflammation of the respiratory system, and more specifically the bronchi and bronchioles. When the lining of these airways is swollen, airflow is obstructed, meaning it’s more difficult for air to get into or out of the lungs. What causes asthma attacks and how serious are they? What are the treatment options? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is ecological debt? What is a zombie company? What is monkeypox ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Stranger Things? On 27th May 2022, one of Netflix’s most iconic shows made a long-awaited return. Many series and films were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Stranger Things was no exception. But the fourth season is now available for streaming, and has already broken a Netflix record, with 287 million viewing hours on its opening weekend. Let’s discuss how the series, which was first created by the Duffer brothers in 2016, created so much enthusiasm among the public. OK so what’s the show about and how did it get to be so popular? How do you explain its success? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is ecological debt? What is a zombie company? What is monkeypox ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is ecological debt? With World Environment Day coming up on 5th June 2022, let’s take a moment to consider a concept which highlights both the scale of the climate crisis and inequalities between different areas of the world. Discussions around ecological debt are closely linked to that of overshoot and the overuse of planet Earth's resources. As regular listeners know, humans have now long been depleting earth’s resources far quicker than the planet is able to generate them. We discussed Earth Overshoot Day in a past episode, and it’s gotten earlier and earlier every year. The only exception was 2020, due to Covid-related measures, but in 2021 the previous trend resumed. Is there another definition of ecological debt then? How big of a north/south divide are we looking at? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is a zombie company? What is monkeypox ? What is mom shaming ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices