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Do you really know?

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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 23 · 5 min
What are blue zones?
What are blue zones? Humans have wondered about the secrets behind longevity since the beginning of time. Well, as it turns out, the world’s five blue zones offer some revealing insight into this mystery. In these regions, people seem to live longer than in the rest of the world. Researchers have sought to understand the unique lifestyles that may be behind this phenomenon. Let’s go back to the year 2000. Studying the province of Nuoro in Sardinia, Italian professor Gianni Pes and Belgian demographer Michel Poulain discovered to their great surprise that certain villages were home to a high number of people in their 90s or even over a hundred years old. The researchers marked these locations with blue circles which is how the non-scientific blue zone label was coined. Where are the other four blue zones then? So what are the secrets behind these people’s long lifespans? Diet and exercise have something to do with it too? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Is running actually bad for our joints and bones?⁠ ⁠Is drinking decaf bad for my health?⁠ ⁠What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 22 · 5 min
What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? Thanks for asking! During the Covid-19 pandemic, governments around the world have taken it on themselves to judge what’s essential or not for their citizens. Think of non-essential shops, businesses, products and leisure activities, for example. Restrictions based on these judgements have evolved constantly during various stages of lockdown or closures. At an individual level, the Covid era has forced us all to think more deeply about what is truly essential to get by day to day; things we may have taken for granted before. Small comforts or luxuries have had to be sacrificed in many cases. Back in the 1940s, American psychologist Abraham Maslow came up with a paper entitled “A Theory of Human Motivation”, in which he suggested a hierarchy for human needs. It’s commonly represented as a five-level pyramid, with physiological needs at the base, being the biological component for survival. Working up from there, you’ve got safety needs, love and belonging needs and then esteem needs. At the top of the pyramid is self-actualisation, which means a person reaching their full potential. How does the theory relate to human behaviour? What do those critics argue? And in what ways has Covid been an equaliser? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the Covid vaccine pill?⁠ ⁠What is the black fungus epidemic?⁠ ⁠What is geophony? ⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/8/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 22 · 5 min
What is Ocean Viking?
What is Ocean Viking? Thanks for asking! The Ocean Viking humanitarian vessel now has well over 500 survivors on board, located in waters between Italy, Malta and Libya. It has carried out a number of rescue operations in the last week. According to NGO SOS Mediterranee, who operate Ocean Viking, survivors on board are mainly refugees and migrants. Many are minors, some of whom were attempting the treacherous crossing unaccompanied. Yet governments so far seem in no hurry to come to their aid. When was Ocean Viking first used as a rescue ship? Have there been other similar rescue operations? What’s the latest for Ocean Viking then? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Who is Quentin Tarantino? ⁠ ⁠What is a heat dome?⁠ ⁠What is the Olympic flame?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 7/12/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 22 · 6 min
How has Taylor Swift changed USA?
She's one of the most influential women in the world. Taylor Swift, a country star in the United States who has become a global pop star, is shattering all records. She has been named the Personality of 2023, and has won Album of the Year for the record-breaking 4th time. In November 2024, Joe Biden, the President of the United States, is standing for re-election. His main opponent is still Donald Trump, what does Taylor Swift have to do with all this? Well, she has a considerable say in the outcome of the election. How so? What is the Taylor Swift effect ? And does it only apply to politics? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Is there really such a thing as love at first sight?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which foods can hurt your libido?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How do I know if I sleepwalk?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 15/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 21 · 4 min
What is the #QuitMyJob trend?
"Do you really know?" is Bababam's daily podcast, which helps you understand the words, acronyms, and concepts that are making the news every day. From December 6th to 20th, discover the words that have left their mark on the year, with our 2021 Retrospective. From the "Pandora Papers" affair to the "#QuitMyJob" hashtag and of course the "Long Covid" condition, (re)discover these words that sum up 2021. What is the #QuitMyJob trend? Thanks for asking! This hashtag went viral on TikTok during the summer. On social media, thousands of web users used the hashtag QuitMyJob to hand in their resignation directly on the Internet. For starters, to give their notice in style. But more importantly, to call their employers out for unacceptable behaviour. American Shana Blackwell, is seen as having started the QuitMyJob trend. In autumn 2020, she made the following announcement over her Walmart store’s PA system. Hold on, why would anyone want to do that? Can employees get in trouble for making allegations against their employers online? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is a Tiny House?⁠ ⁠What is tokenism?⁠ ⁠What is squirting?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/12/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 21 · 5 min
Why are more and more children suffering from virtual autism?
The World Health Organisation says that children between the ages of two and five should get no more than one hour of sedentary screen time per day, while children under two shouldn’t get any at all. But the general consensus is that many parents don’t enforce those guidelines, and many toddlers end up overexposed to digital devices as a result. Increasingly, early childhood professionals are reporting concerning and unusual behaviour in children who have been excessively exposed to screens. Research published in Global Pediatric Health in 2020 referred to this as Early Media Overexposure Syndrome, and the term virtual autism has also emerged to describe it. What are the symptoms? Is virtual autism a recognised condition then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Why do children have imaginary friends?⁠ ⁠Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 07/02/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 21 · 6 min
What does loneliness do to our brains?
Not everyone has the same relationship with social contact. Introverts, for example, recharge by spending time alone. Meanwhile extroverts get their energy from being around other people. But here’s the thing: being introverted or enjoying solitude isn’t the same as being lonely. Loneliness can actually become painful, and even harmful, when it drags on for too long. What happens when loneliness becomes chronic then? How does that work then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?⁠ ⁠What does eating junk food do to our brains?⁠ ⁠Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 19/11/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 20 · 5 min
What is rape culture?
What is rape culture? Thanks for asking! Society generally sees rape as one of the most heinous crimes that exists. But the sociological theory of rape culture suggests that sexual assault continues to be so common precisely because of certain attitudes on gender and sexuality. Certain myths and misconceptions are handed down from generation to generation, ending up embedded in cultural norms. The consequences: victim shaming, impunity for perpetrators and encouraging women to sacrifice freedoms to avoid being raped, are drastic Are you talking about the idea of the patriarchy? How has the situation evolved in recent years? How can we combat rape culture? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the Covid vaccine pill?⁠ ⁠What is the black fungus epidemic?⁠ ⁠What is geophony? ⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/6/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 20 · 6 min
What is the ‘Yes Man’ Technique?
Ever feel like a grey cloud is hanging over you? Life seems a bit gloomy, and your days are dull. You’re craving a change, but you’re stuck in a rut. Well, there is good news and the solution might be much closer than you think. Sometimes, all it takes is tweaking one or two elements of your day to transform your life. Enter the ‘Yes Man’ technique. Where does it come from? Should You Say Yes to Everything? What’s the Point? What are the Limits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is the pathological laughter condition that affects The Joker?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Oosouji method of house cleaning?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What are the dangers with being overly perfectionist?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 6/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 20 · 5 min
Can you get food poisoning from raw fish?
Eating raw fish like sushi and sashimi has never been more popular, whether that’s in restaurants or on supermarket shelves. The good news is that such dishes are rich in fatty acids and vitamins from the A, D, and E groups, which brings a host of health benefits. But on the flipside, they can also be sources of contamination. It’s mostly down to improper handling and storage at seafood markets, or cross-contamination. Some fish caught from polluted waters may contain toxins. It’s important to know that raw fish can carry parasites. What kind of contamination? What are the parasites that can contaminate fish? How can I avoid getting contaminated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why do we get nightmares?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Has the climate breakdown really begun?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a frenemy?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 19 · 4 min
What is terraforming?
What is terraforming? Thanks for asking! If you’re a fan of sci-fi, the idea of terraformation should be familiar. It refers to all the techniques and technologies which aim to transform the surface of a planet, making it suitable for human inhabitation. Basically, it means making a planet similar to Earth. To make a Hollywood comparison, that’s exactly the purpose of the Weyland-Yutani company in Ridley Scott’s Alien series. Terraforming may have originally been dreamt up in works of fiction, but today's real-world science has taken inspiration and is trying damn hard to put it into practice. The first recorded use of the term terraforming appeared in Astounding Science Fiction magazine in 1942. Which planets would be most likely terraforming candidates? So, how likely is it we could survive on Mars? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is empty nest syndrome? ⁠ ⁠What is air rage? ⁠ ⁠What are silent discos? ⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for privacy and opt-out information. First Broadcast: 6/9/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 19 · 5 min
What is the Pegasus Project?
What is the Pegasus Project? Thanks for asking! Ever since the Snowden case of 2013, the world has gotten used to the idea that states use surveillance to monitor people’s activity. All the same, the fallout from the Pegasus Project revelations of recent weeks has been huge, making it a highly significant cyber espionage scandal. The initiative was coordinated by French media nonprofit organization Forbidden Stories, who last year obtained access to a list of 50,000 phone numbers targeted by Pegasus spyware. Thanks to the work of a consortium of investigative journalists from all around the world, as well as the support of Amnesty International, the global scale of government surveillance has become apparent. Where does the name of the project come from? Who do the phone numbers belong to then? What have the repercussions been following the Pegasus Project revelations? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are sonic weapons?⁠ ⁠What is the I.O.C.?⁠ ⁠What is the global bike shortage?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/7/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 19 · 5 min
Could unfaithfulness be caused by genetics?
No one's proud of being unfaithful, but what if some people’s cheating was actually caused by genetics, rather than selfishness? That might sound like a convenient excuse, but actually there could be some scientific basis behind it. In 2022 researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia analysed the DNA of over 7,300 twins aged between 18 and 49, all of whom had been in relationships for several years. What were the study’s results then? Are some people simply programmed to cheat then? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠How can I stop micro-awakenings from disrupting my sleep?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/10/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 18 · 4 min
What is geophony?
What is geophony? Thanks for asking! Taking its name from the Greek prefix geo, as in the earth and phony as in sound, geophony could be most simply described as part of Planet Earth’s music. It’s a component of the soundscape that has surrounded us humans ever since we have been present on Earth. We owe the concept to experts like Canadian composer and environmentalist Raymond Murray Schafer, who popularised the idea of the soundscape, or American and bioacoustician Bernie Krause. This field of study gives us a lot of insight into the state of the planet. What kinds of sounds are we talking about? What can geophony tell us about the world? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is Godwin’s Law?⁠ ⁠What are the Puppy Blues?⁠ ⁠What are blue zones?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 18 · 6 min
What is broken heart syndrome?
The idea of a broken heart may make you think of a cartoon, an emoji or a bad break-up from your past. But broken heart syndrome is a real physical condition, which is also known as Tako-tsubo. Good guess but just wide of the mark. Tako-tsubo syndrome was described for the first time in Japan, at the start of the 1990s. Researchers in the western world didn’t acknowledge the condition until several years later, towards the end of the decade. The name is Japanese because that’s where the first case was recorded? How can we recognise the symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 10/5/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 18 · 7 min
Does the G spot really exist?
Ah, the G-spot... An often cited but frequently elusive erogenous zone which has a reputation of being able to unlock intense female orgasms if you know how to stimulate it the right way. The G-spot was first discovered by German gynecologist Ernst Gräfenberg - hence the G part of the name - back in 1950. But the term was only coined in his honour in the 1980s, by a group of researchers who were writing about female ejaculation and popularised Grafenberg’s findings in a book. Gräfenberg attributed three main functions to this hotspot: generating pleasurable sensations, causing swelling, and sometimes leading to female ejaculation. Where is the G-spot said to be located? Is this area really a magic button for intense orgasms? What’s the best way to stimulate the G-spot? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How do I know if I'm addicted to sex?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is King Charles’ role in the Church of England?⁠⁠ Where does our phobia of clowns come from? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 17 · 5 min
Why should I avoid showering after a workout?
Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! After an intense and sweaty workout, the first thing most of us want to do is jump into the shower to relax our muscles and wash off the sweat. However, that’s not actually the best idea. Showering too soon after a workout can have harmful effects on our health. Really? Like what? Is it better to take a hot or cold shower? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : September 30th, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 17 · 4 min
What is empty nest syndrome?
With the summer holiday season drawing to a close, many university students are preparing to leave home for the first time and head to campus accommodation. While they’re enjoying freshers week, chances are their parents may be finding it unsettling that their child is no longer present at home. That’s even more likely when it’s their last child who’s just left home. This form of grief is known as empty nest syndrome and it disproportionately affects mothers, who statistically tend to spend more time taking care of children than men, when it comes to heterosexual couples. Why would that be a cause of sadness though? Shouldn’t parents be happy to see their children moving forwards in life? What can parents do to cope with empty nest syndrome? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Is "quiet quitting" helping employees find a better work-life balance?⁠ ⁠How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap?⁠ ⁠What is the windscreen phenomenon?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 6/9/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 17 · 6 min
Could moon breathing help you sleep better?
In this day and age, it’s common to feel stressed every day, even right through to the evening. Have you ever struggled to lower your stress levels when it comes to bedtime, and taken a long while to fall asleep as a result? The worry of not getting enough sleep then just gets you even more frustrated; it’s a vicious circle. If you’re falling victim to anxiety and fatigue for that reason, it’s time to stop binge-watching Netflix and try moon breathing instead! What’s that? How can I get started with moon breathing then? How does it actually affect the body? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is relationship anarchy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does a full moon do to our bodies?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could assisted dying become legal in the UK?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 16 · 6 min
Could the PAUSE method help me make better decisions?
Are you someone who thrives on making decisions at work, or do you prefer to take a back seat and let others have the final say? Decisions can be a source of anxiety, even for those who generally like making them. That's especially true when the sheer quantity of decisions to be made adds up, and you've got a limited amount of time in which to make them. That happens frequently to people working in a high-pressure role or environment. This is down to a phenomenon known as decision fatigue, which we've talked about in the past on Do You Really Know. It's easy to get weighed down in such scenarios, but thankfully there are ways of beating decision fatigue and making effective decisions without getting burned out. One such example is the PAUSE method. Who came up with that? What do the other steps consist of in concrete terms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do some men get ill after they orgasm?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is nostalgia good or bad for us?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 19/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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