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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.

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August 8 · 5 min
What's the best way to organise my fridge?
Arranging your fridge isn't just a way to save space. It's primarily about ensuring optimal preservation of food products and thus preventing the proliferation of bacteria. According to UK Research and Innovation, there are around 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness in the country every year. First and foremost, it's important to know that fridges with ventilated or circulated cold air have a more consistent temperature than those with static cold air. In the latter case, the temperature varies based on the distance from the cold source, so you should start by identifying the coldest area of your fridge. What should be stored in the coldest part? Should packaging be removed? How should you be cleaning your fridge? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 8 · 5 min
What is Sisu?
Trying to come up with a translation for the Finnish term sisu is a bit of a lost cause. Rotten Tomatoes described it as “a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds.” while the BBC has defined it as “strength, perseverance in a task that for some may seem crazy to undertake, almost hopeless”. It’s not exactly resilience, because that comes after a setback. And it’s not perseverance either which is more linked to a long term goal, whereas sisu really relates to a given moment in time. It could be finding the strength to have a complicated discussion with a superior at work for example, or attempting to resolve a conflict. Sisu is based on honesty and respect, to oneself and towards others. So where does it come from? What are some examples of people who personified sisu? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠ ⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠ ⁠How to make the most out of hybrid working?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 30/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 8 · 6 min
Is eating fish still good for you?
On paper, fish have everything required to be an excellent staple to many diets. They’re rich in protein, vitamins, trace elements, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and aren’t too high in calories. The only downside is that fish live in an increasingly polluted environment. What with heavy metals and plastic waste invading the oceans, more and more people are concerned about the pitfalls of eating fish. After all, they can be contaminated by chemical pollutants such as PCBs, methylmercury, or dioxins. These endocrine disruptors can have very harmful effects such as causing neurological disorders or forms of cancer. Furthermore, food derived from fish flesh is also likely to be contaminated with microorganisms such as bacteria and parasites. Should we stop eating fish then? Should I avoid any other types of fish? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is Sisu?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 3/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 7 · 6 min
What are the best ways of beating procrastination?
Do you ever feel like you’re always in a rush, constantly getting things done at the latest possible time? It could be paying a bill, cleaning our home or even recording a podcast! Well you’re certainly not alone in that respect. According to Deacon Joseph Ferrari, who specialises in the area, 20% of us are chronic procrastinators. And a 2020 survey by Micro Biz Mag found that just 15.6% of people say they never procrastinate. So it’s something that affects almost all of us from time to time. And of course it can be a cause of stress and anxiety when we actually get around to doing whatever it is we’ve been putting off. So let’s discuss some ways of beating that pesky habit! Why do we procrastinate anyway? If we’re hardwired like that, does it mean that it's impossible to stop procrastinating? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Can deep sleep help stop dementia?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 7 · 4 min
Can deep sleep help stop dementia?
It’s not news that if you don't get a good nights sleep you will probably not be your best the next day, but while you are snoozing, particularly in deep sleep, your brain is not just powered down, it is busy cleaning out the days toxins, almost like it is ‘washing your brain’ and getting it ready for the next day. “Sleep is not just a state where things turn off. Sleep is a very active state for the brain – and it seems to be a special state for fluid flow within the brain,” says Laura Lewis, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University in the Guardian newspaper. What happens if we don't get enough deep sleep? How can we boost our deep sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 6/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 7 · 5 min
What is conscious quitting?
Following on from “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing”, conscious quitting is another work-related term that’s gone viral in recent times. It’s based on the results of prominent surveys which have shown that people are increasingly prepared to walk away from a job if they feel their employers’ values don’t match theirs. For example, in February 2023 former Unilever chief executive Paul Polman reported on the findings of the Net Positive Employee Barometer. The survey of 4,000 UK and US based employees showed that employees are “worried about the future and want to work for companies who are doing something about it”. That could be taking action on issues like gender equality or environmental challenges for example. Which groups of people are most likely to be conscious quitters? Why has this phenomenon come to light now? Could the conscious quitting trend hurt companies? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠ ⁠Is eating fish still good for you?⁠ ⁠Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6 · 6 min
Which foods and drinks stain teeth?
Having beautiful white teeth of course depends on good oral hygiene to a degree. But brushing and flossing alone aren’t the only factors. The structural integrity of our tooth enamel is actually determined by genetics, meaning some of us are more likely to experience decay than others. The same goes for dentine, which is the calcified tissue that lies underneath tooth enamel, protecting the dental pulp encased within. Now dentine is actually yellow, which explains why our teeth gradually turn that colour when the enamel wears away. Tea and coffee are supposed to be bad at staining teeth, aren’t they? What about foods? Is there anything we can do apart from reducing our consumption? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does vaping do to the body?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 16/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6 · 5 min
Do penises really get bigger in the summer?
Many men feel self-conscious about the size of their penis, and it’s often down to constant comparisons with other men, driven by pornography. Interestingly, some men have noticed that their penis appears bigger during warmer weather, and online discussions of this have led to the phenomenon becoming known as "summer penis." Is there any basis to those claims though? Just how much bigger can it get then? What determines penis size? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is laughing contagious?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6 · 5 min
Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet?
If you are a pet owner you know how hard it can be to leave your furry friend at home when you go to work. You may worry about their wellbeing, feel guilty for not spending enough time with them or miss their companionship. According to a BBC article, more than 3 million people in the UK have taken on a pet since the start of the pandemic. Many of them have enjoyed working from home with their furry companions and are reluctant to leave them behind when they return to the office. What are the advantages of bringing pets to work? What are the disadvantages? So, would you be more likely to go to work if you bring your pet? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 2 · 5 min
Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit?
It's back to school! DYRK is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! It's well known that we should all be doing half an hour of moderate physical activity every day. But sometimes our busy lifestyles make it difficult finding thirty consecutive minutes to do exercise. Sure, you could get up extra early in the morning, cut your lunch break short, or dig deep to find the needed energy and motivation for a post-work gym session. But a bitesized method called exercise snacking may be a simpler option when it comes to hitting your daily quota. Now obviously we're not talking about sweet or savoury snacks here; rather separating exercise into smaller chunks which are spread throughout the day. Is that really comparable to doing a full workout in one go? How can I adapt my day to fit in exercise snacking? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 6/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 2 · 5 min
Why do people consider the number seven lucky?
Back in 2015, 10,000 participants at Newcastle University’s Numbers Festival were asked what their favourite number was. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 12.6% of them answered the number seven, making it the most popular number of them all. Some said they didn't know why they chose seven, but as you know, the number tends to have positive connotations and is associated with luck in particular. That’s especially true in Western societies. How far back does the legend of lucky number seven go? How has the concept of luck contributed to the number seven's prominence? Are there any scientific or logical reasons behind the number seven's lucky reputation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people?⁠ ⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠ ⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 14/08/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 2 · 5 min
What's the best way to organise my fridge?
Arranging your fridge isn't just a way to save space. It's primarily about ensuring optimal preservation of food products and thus preventing the proliferation of bacteria. According to UK Research and Innovation, there are around 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness in the country every year. First and foremost, it's important to know that fridges with ventilated or circulated cold air have a more consistent temperature than those with static cold air. In the latter case, the temperature varies based on the distance from the cold source, so you should start by identifying the coldest area of your fridge. What should be stored in the coldest part? Should packaging be removed? How should you be cleaning your fridge? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people?⁠ ⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠ ⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 1 · 5 min
Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better ?
Do you ever feel like time is slipping through your fingers? That you had several hours to complete one or two simple tasks, but you didn't notice the clock ticking away? The problem might stem from poor time management or a tendency to procrastinate. It could also result from an inability to isolate yourself from sources of distraction. Let’s delve into a productivity strategy that could potentially revolutionise the way you work: the Pomodoro technique. Where does the name come from? How does the Pomodoro method actually work? Why is it so effective? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is the Pygmalion effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the alternatives to air conditioning?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is misogynoir?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 19/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 1 · 5 min
What is misogynoir?
You may remember that we discussed the idea of intersectionality in a previous episode of Do You Really Know?. The term describes how characteristics like race, class, gender, sexual orientation and physical ability “intersect” when it comes to social discrimination. Well, today we’re going to talk about a more recent term for the unique type of discrimination that black women face: misogynoir. Just last month, British charity Glitch released its “Digital Misogynoir Report”, which was based on analysis of close to 1 million text-based messages about women posted on social media. Where does the term misogynoir come from? How does misogynoir manifest? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do people consider the number seven lucky?⁠ ⁠What's the best way to organise my fridge?⁠ ⁠How can I recognise a flying monkey, the narcissistic abuser’s best friend?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 1 · 4 min
Should I walk 10000 steps a day?
Most of us are familiar with the idea that you need to take 10 thousand steps per day to stay healthy but getting to this magic number is not that easy. The 10,000-step target first became popular in Japan in the 1960s. A clockmaker capitalising on people's new interest in fitness following the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games made a pedometer with a name that, when written in Japanese characters, resembled a walking man and coincidentally translated as “10,000-steps metre.” A study of over 78,000 people in the UK between 2013 and 2015 using wearable trackers was published in the journals JAMA Internal Medicine and JAMA Neurology. Where did we get the number 10 thousand from? Does that mean that we do not need to take 10 steps? So how many steps should I be aiming for per day? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Can you eat eggs everyday?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Which type of wine is best for your health?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 19/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 31 · 5 min
Why do some people say slum tourism a bad thing?
Most people who can afford to go on holiday tend to want to spend their time in glamorous, picturesque locations. But there are actually some people who choose to visit disadvantaged areas instead, to see the less glamorous side of countries that are often romanticised. This is known as ghetto tourism, or slum tourism, and it’s been the subject of some quite fierce debate over the years. Some people see it as a form of voyeurism, a glimpse into others' struggles for personal gain. While others argue that it’s a legitimate way of fostering understanding and empathy. What are the origins of slum tourism? Does it still happen these days? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠ ⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 31 · 5 min
What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?
Ever since social media came along, dating trends have evolved constantly. They tend to reflect changes in society too. In previous episodes of Do You Really Know, we’ve talked about dawn dating, sneating and ghosting for example. There are so many different terms out there, and not all of them are positive. Here’s another one you may have heard of recently, in particular if you’re single and use dating apps; bae-realing. You might have started to feel like all these manufactured dates aren’t natural, that they’re unwholesome. If that’s the case, you may well be seduced by the authenticity and even radicalism of bae-realing. It’s been called “a breath of fresh air” by Stylist magazine. Where does the name come from? Why has bae-realing become a trend now? How can I take part in the trend? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 02/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 31 · 5 min
What can supermarkets do to reduce food waste?
November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption. According to the World Wildlife Foundation, roughly a third of all produced in the world goes to waste. What’s more the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation says that food waste accounts for a third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and 8% of greenhouse gas emissions in total. With that in mind, we might feel guilty when we don’t finish our dinner, or leave something in the fridge for too long and have to throw it out. Where do these problems come from? Do new technologies have a part to play in this? What about imperfect food items? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Should I take part in Buy Nothing Day?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to buy second hand gifts?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 30 · 4 min
How can I stop smoking?
We all know that the effects of tobacco on the human body are devastating. The World Health Organisation says that it kills more than 8 million people each year, making it one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever seen. It’s hardly surprising when you consider that cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemical substances, and at least 50 of them are carcinogens, meaning they are linked to an increased risk of cancer. Many people will attempt to quit smoking as part of their New year’s resolutions, and we’re here to provide some information on the best ways to do so. It seems so, at least according to the most recent large-scale study on the subject which was published by Jama Network Open in October 2022. If I give up, will my body ever fully recover? What different methods are out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is the olive theory from Tiktok?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How does the vagus nerve affect your health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 31/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 30 · 5 min
Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?
Distractions in the workplace are almost endless, from Slack group notifications to questions from colleagues to the dozen or more tabs you’ve got open in your browser. By the time your next meeting comes along, you realise two hours have passed and you’ve barely done any productive work at all. Sound familiar? Thankfully there’s a method to improve your efficiency and concentration which may help. It’s called deep work. We owe it to Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University in the US. Newport is a renowned figure in personal development and in 2016 he released a self-help book entitled: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, which would go on to be a bestseller. Where does the concept come from? What’s the best way to concentrate on deep work? What if my boss and colleagues think I’m being rude? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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