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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

What is a zombie company ? If you’ve ever seen horror movies, you’ll know that when you see a zombie, you should start running! Well, the term is also used in the world of business to describe companies which are hugely indebted and only able to pay their fixed costs and interest, but not actually able to reduce the debt itself. Much like the horror film creatures, you could say these companies are neither dead nor alive. Their productivity is massively impacted and there’s a knock-on effect on the wider economy. The phenomenon has been on the rise since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with some zombie companies only surviving thanks to government grants. How was the term coined? How widespread is the problem? What are the negative consequences of zombie firms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is monkeypox ? What is mom shaming ? What is Top Gun ? 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 gender dysphoria? Gender dysphoria describes the unease that people can feel when there is a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity. So for example a person with male genitals and facial hair might not identify as a man. This unease can cause depression and anxiety in some cases, and have a real impact on a person’s daily life. How is this label different from more commonly used terms like transidentity? What can people with gender dysphoria suffer from? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen the last episodes, you can click here: What is Stan Culture ? What is an IPA ? What is Naruto ? 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 monkeypox ? This viral infection gets its name from first being discovered among lab monkeys in Denmark in 1958, although its natural reservoir remains unknown. It’s a cousin of the now eradicated smallpox virus. The first human infections date back to 1970 and cases are rare, occurring mainly in central and Western Africa, where the virus is endemic. Until recently, the only four identified human cases in the UK were in 2018. But since the start of May 2022, there’s been an outbreak in a number of countries where the disease isn’t endemic, including Canada, the USA, Australia, Israel, the UK and several EU member states. How does the virus spread then? What are the symptoms of monkeypox? How worried should we be then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is mom shaming ? What is Top Gun ? What is Fortnite ? 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 mom shaming ? Just like with body shaming or slut shaming, mom shaming is another example of how women are often subjected to disproportionate criticism, and made to feel guilty about their choices, in this case specifically about parenting methods. The term refers to how mothers are criticised or even humiliated, for the way they bring up their children and fulfil their role as a mother. Who would be so judgemental as to make comments like that? What are the consequences of mom shaming? What about dad shaming; is that a thing too? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Top Gun ? What is Fortnite ? What is an IPA ? 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 cultured meat? The world’s ever-growing human population is eating meat in greater quantities than ever before. Yet at the same time, we’re also increasingly conscious of the environmental impact, as well as ethical issues around animal slaughter. So imagine if you could eat meat without any animals being harmed, and with 96% less greenhouse gas emissions! Well, that is actually possible with cultured meat, which is grown via cell culture in a lab rather than from an animal. It’s also been described as “clean meat”, due to its perceived benefits, but this term has been criticised for not being neutral enough. So how is cultured meat actually made? Why aren’t we all already eating cultured meat? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen the last episodes, you can click here: What is Stan Culture ? What is an IPA ? What is Naruto ? 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 Top Gun ? 36 years on from his breakthrough performance in the original Top Gun film, Tom Cruise is back to star as Pete Mitchell in follow-up Top Gun: Maverick, which hit cinemas at the end of last week. Let’s look back at how the original, directed by Tony Scott in 1986, became a cult film and has remained relevant in popular culture to this day. Of course the challenge now is for Top Gun Maverick director Joseph Kosinski to replicate that with the new film! For those of us who haven’t seen the original Top Gun, what’s it all about? So why is Top Gun considered a cult film then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Fortnite ? What is an IPA ? What is Naruto ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, on may 28, was the menstrual hygiene day. We wanted to bring awarness on period poverty. What is period poverty? Menstrual hygiene products are an essential expense, but many women on low incomes find that the cost is out of their reach. This is known as period poverty and it affects more people than you might think, even in developed countries. A survey in the UK found that over 40% of 14-21 year olds had used items like socks, tissues or paper as a makeshift replacement for sanitary products. Activists have been campaigning for a number of years now to bring about change. They see period poverty as a form of injustice and want to put an end to it once and for all. Surely tampons and sanitary pads don’t cost that much, do they? Why are periods such a taboo subject? Have these campaigns led to any concrete change so far? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is Stan Culture ? What is an IPA ? What is Naruto ? 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 Cannes Film Festival ? Every year in May, film stars and fans flock to the French city of Cannes for a 10-day celebration of cinema, or as it’s referred to in the host country, “the seventh art”. Well, not quite every year; just like many large events, the Cannes film festival has had to adapt over the last couple of years. The 2021 event took place in August, while in 2020 it had to be cancelled completely. This year though, the festival returned to full spectator capacity for its 75th edition, getting underway on 17th May and closing this evening on the 28th. Already at the time of recording there have been a number of attention-grabbing moments, including a hero’s welcome for Tom Cruise, who received an honorary Palme d’Or, a fly past from the French air force, an unexpected video message from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and a topless protester storming the red carpet to highlight sexual violence against women in Ukraine. Why does it stand out so much from other events in France? How does the official competition work? What about the other films that aren’t part of the official selection? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Fortnite ? What is an IPA ? What is Naruto ? 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 Fortnite? This multi-player battle royale game first came out on PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One in September 2017, before being adapted for other formats like mobile or the Nintendo Switch in 2018. As of November 2017, Fortnite already had 20 million players. A real boom followed in 2018 and 2019. By June the following year, there were over 125 million, and in May 2020 the game’s official Twitter account posted that there were 350 million registered players. It became extremely popular to watch on Twitch, and as a result turned streamers such as Ninja, Dr Lup and Myth into superstars. Who produces the game and how do you play it? How much does it cost to play? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Stan Culture ? What is an IPA ? What is Naruto ? 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 dawn dating ? Dating practices evolve over time along with our ways of life. Over the last two years, Covid-19 restrictions and remote work have had a huge impact on the love lives of singletons all across the world. All of a sudden, it was much less practical to meet a potential suitor face to face. As a result dates became few and far between for many. Now of course, in-person interactions have become safer, but for some their habits may have changed for good! For most of us, a typical date involves evening drinks or dinner. But dawn dating has become increasingly common, with people choosing to meet in the morning instead. How did we find out about dawn dating? What are the main differences between morning and evening dates? Have there been many other changes in dating since the Covid pandemic started? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Stan Culture ? What is an IPA ? What is Naruto ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is Quentin Tarantino? What’s your favourite Tarantino film? Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, Inglorious Bastards or perhaps Django Unchained? Every last one of his releases have had a huge impact. They’ve often been big hits among critics and popular opinion. So his recent confirmation of plans to retire following his next film has understandably drawn a lot of attention in the world of cinema. Tarantino’s cinema is instantly recognisable. His films often have a lively rhythm, as well as a non-linear storyline, with a narrative often split into chapters. They are also characterised by dark humour and scenes of extreme graphic violence, which have been criticised. Why is Tarantino calling it quits then? What’s Tarantino going to do when he stops making films then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is an IPA ? What is Naruto ? What is the Rubik’s Cube ? 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 Stan Culture ? Little did Eminem know when he invented obsessed super fan Stan for a track on The Marshall Mathers LP in 2000, that over two decades later the term would still be used, albeit with a twist. The fictional fan Eminem wrote about ended up killing himself and his pregnant wife when his favourite rapper never replied to his letters. Nowadays, the term mostly refers to hardcore fan communities who are extremely active on social media. How did stan culture emerge? Can you give me some examples? Stans sure are quick to jump to conclusions, aren’t they? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is an IPA ? What is Naruto ? What is the Rubik’s Cube ? 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 an IPA ? India Pale Ales stand out through their golden to amber colours, distinct bitterness and fruitiness. Why such characteristics? Well, it’s all down to hops actually, which are used in greater quantities when brewing IPAs. The name is actually a little misleading, in that it doesn't mean that the beer was brewed in India at all. Rather it refers to the fact that in the 18th century, Britain exported this kind of beer to its empire in the east, via a gruelling six-month sea route to India, passing through the North Atlantic, around Africa and then into the Indian Ocean. Hops actually act as a preservative, so using more meant the was better protected during those long sea journeys. Who came up with it then ? Have they always been as popular as they are nowadays ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is Naruto ? What is the Rubik’s Cube ? What is Housing First ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is Guillermo Del Toro? On January 21st, Nightmare Alley, the new psychological thriller from Guillermo del Toro, hit UK cinemas. Let’s pay tribute to a truly extraordinary director, novelist, producer, and screenwriter. Believe it or not, the Mexican hadn't released a single film since 2017 before Nightmare Alley. That was The Shape of Water, which won Best Picture and Best Director awards at the Oscars the following year. He took a hiatus after that, which was extended due to Covid-related delays, but the master is back in 2022. What is so exceptional about Del Toro's work then? Is it true he could have worked on Harry Potter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is the Rubik’s Cube ? What is Housing First ? What is Extinction Rebellion ? 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 Naruto ? This award-winning manga series first appeared in magazine form in 1999, published in the weekly Shonen Jump. A total of 72 volumes would be published over the next 15 years, selling a combined 250 million copies and making Naruto the fourth best selling manga of all time. But the franchise also quickly expanded from 2002 onwards, to include two animated series, with over 700 episodes between them. and 11 theatrical films. The series won plaudits and a number of awards, across all formats. Naruto Shippuden, the second animated series, is among the most watched shows in Japan. So what’s the story about? Who was behind the original Naruto series? How did Naruto get to be so popular? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the Rubik’s Cube ? What is Housing First ? What is Extinction Rebellion ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices