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Salim Berrada, also known as "the Tinder rapist", has been on trial in France since 18 March 2024. He is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 17 women, after meeting them on the Internet via dating applications. According to victims his MO was always the same: he would invite them to his home for a photo shoot, offer them a drink that they felt compelled to take and which would result in them feeling extremely intoxicated.   Although the defendant has denied the charges investigators were able to find traces of drugs, including antihistamines in several of the women. The women then described a sudden change in Salim’s attitude towards them and said he then forced himself on them despite their objections and refusal. The only thing that unites all these women is that they were approached over the Internet Is it an isolated case? So how do you ensure a safe date on Tinder? Has the app put anything in place to prevent this kind of abuse? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠ ⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠ ⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 16/04/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably already walked by a stranger spreadeagled on the ground. Chances are that if you saw several people already offering assistance, you carried on walking by. That’s due to what is known as the bystander effect. The bystander effect is a psychosocial phenomenon which typically crops up in emergency situations. It shows that the more other people are already intervening to help, the less likely we are to do so ourselves. On the other hand, the likelihood of stepping in increases when you’re the only person present. How does psychology explain this phenomenon? What are some well-known examples? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why do some people believe in ghosts?⁠ ⁠What is the placebo effect and how does it work?⁠ ⁠Could chronoworking make you work more efficiently?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 16/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're aged between 30 and 40, you're part of Generation Y, also known as the ‘millennials’ You may have already said to yourself that the next generation, Gen Z, look much older than their age. Millennials grew up amid the rise of the wellness industry and numerous public health campaigns that promoted healthy living, think about the messaging around eating five fruits and vegetables a day, staying physically active, and avoiding smoking.  Not to mention, there was also a strong push for sun protection awareness. Consequently, Millennials have largely embraced skincare routines and self-care habits that keep them looking youthful. But how is that possible? Are many Gen Zers really getting these procedures? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why are young people going back to flip phones?⁠ ⁠What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend?⁠ ⁠Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 05/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever really wanted to try something new, but avoided doing so because you were afraid of being judged? Maybe pursuing a hobby that could be seen as uncool, wearing a flashy outfit or sharing your opinion on a controversial topic for example. Well if that sounds familiar, then you might just be a victim of FOPO! What does that stand for? Is having FOPO actually a problem then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How can I overcome my fear of speaking in public? What is the ‘adult only’ trend, in public places all about? ⁠Can I cure my fear of spiders?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever seen the Black Mirror episode called "Be right back"? It aired back in February 2013 and sees a character called Ash die in a car accident, leaving behind his pregnant wife Martha. During Ash's funeral, Martha’s friend Sarah tells her about a company which creates AI versions of dead people, by using personal data they had shared online. Initially reluctant, Martha eventually caves in and tries the service. As a result, she’s able to chat with an Android Ash as if he was alive. Now, Black Mirror is well known for delving into possible future technological developments, which are sometimes purely the stuff of fantasy. But the scenario portrayed in that particular episode may become widespread in the near future. Are we saying this may actually be possible then? Do businesses see a lot of potential in deadbots? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is climbing stairs so good for you?⁠ ⁠Am I in a situationship?⁠ ⁠Which foods are best for burning fat?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 17/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Single women in your late 20s or early 30s, has anyone ever suggested that you absolutely must find a partner or you’ll end up being a “cat lady”? What an annoying, not to mention ignorant, stereotype, right? It might be tempting to explain all that to the person saying it, but do they really deserve your attention? Let’s talk about where the cat lady character actually comes from. Isn’t there a ‘crazy cat lady’ on The Simpsons? Why is it a cat rather than any other animal like a lizard for example? 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 Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Grid has warned of potential blackouts in the UK this winter, due to gas shortages. If it does happen, it would be the first time the country has seen controlled blackouts since the 1970s. The government has its Electricity Supply Emergency Code in place in case we end up in such a situation. The government plan sees rolling blackouts, with areas split into 18 different load blocks, each assigned a letter from A to U. At level one, each load block has three three-hour blackout periods per week, at level two, six and at level three, nine, meaning up to 27 hours per week without power. Should I stock up on candles? What about food storage? What can I do to stay entertained? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why do Christmas decorations make me feel happier?⁠ Are electric toothbrushes really more effective? How can I save money when using electrical appliances? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 17/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably seen ads online promising easy money—“Make up to £300 a day using just your phone! Join me and change your life” It sounds tempting but here's the catch, most of the time, these claims are a scam designed to pull you into a pyramid scheme, afterall if making money online were that easy, we’d all be doing it. Pyramid schemes often masquerade as legitimate Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses. While MLMs are legal in the UK and the USA if they focus on actual product sales, pyramid schemes make their money from recruitment alone, with little or no genuine product involved. Participants are asked to pay upfront fees, and the money collected is used to pay commissions to those who joined earlier. What is a pyramid scheme? How can you spot a pyramid scheme? What should you do if you fall victim?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can you protect yourself from being mugged?⁠ ⁠How do sim swapping scams work?⁠ ⁠What is a 419 scam?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 22/01/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

It's pretty common these days to have to tackle several things at once, like responding to an email while on a work call. Our constant pursuit of productivity leads us to mix various activities simultaneously, whether it's at work, home, or even at school for kids. This blending of at least two tasks at the same time is commonly known as multitasking. When you focus on something that you’re doing or creating, the frontal lobes of both halves of your brain communicate. But trying to pull off two things at once shows that things operate differently. How so? Does it also depend on the nature of the tasks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could Britain ever rejoin the EU?⁠ ⁠Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work? What is microwork? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 17/01/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Retaildata.co.uk, us Brits are the second biggest consumers of gum in the world. On average, Brits use between 120 and 130 sticks each every year! Now despite that, many people don’t really know what chewing gum is actually made up of. We know that the minty freshness helps with bad breath and that maybe there’s some connection to oral hygiene, but that’s about it. Oh and of course we’ve heard that terrible things can happen if you swallow chewing gum. You could get appendicitis, the gum could stay stuck in your stomach for years, blocking your intestines. So, are they old wives’ tales or should you really be afraid? What’s actually in chewing gum then? Are there any health risks associated with chewing gum? What about if you accidentally swallow a piece of gum then?  To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why do doctors advise against chewing gum? Is holding back a sneeze dangerous? Is it dangerous to drink too much water? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 23/04/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of births in the UK continues to fall. Experts are even talking about a “baby bust”, the opposite of the “baby boom”, to describe these statistics, which have reached the lowest level since records began in 1938. One explanation for this could be that people are having children later than previous generations, leaving them with a reduced fertility window. In 2020, the Office for National Statistics notes that the average age at which women become mothers is 30, compared with 26 in 1975. In addition to this, the latest ONS birth data, released in 2020, reveals that 28% of women have their first child after the age of 30 and 5% after the age of 40. Can you run into problems if you want to get pregnant after the age of 30? 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? What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth? ⁠Why do children have imaginary friends? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 27/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clowns are supposed to make you laugh, but often can make you shudder. What is supposed to be a figure of fun is for many the stuff of nightmares. Coulrophobia —the irrational fear of clowns that’s surprisingly common. This has been reinforced by popular culture, and many horror film-makers know that a scary clown is the perfect recipe for thrills, resulting in them becoming an icon of terror. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology in February 2023 surveyed 900 individuals, revealing that 53% experienced clown-related fear. Participants pinpointed clown makeup as the primary source of discomfort, with its distortion of human features creating an air of menace. Unable to discern true emotions behind the painted facade, people feel unsettled by the clown’s unpredictable antics. The Science Behind the Fear What exactly is so unnerving about clowns? Are murderous clowns a reality or mere fiction? 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?⁠ ⁠Why does time go by faster with age?⁠ ⁠Why should I eat more fermented foods?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 7/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re no doubt familiar with what it feels like to be extremely tired after a long sleep. It’s a little like a hangover really: sluggishness, irritability, perhaps a slight headache too. And there’s actually a term for these sensations: sleep drunkenness.  According to the Sleep Foundation, the average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. But optimal sleep duration is unique for each of us. It can vary due to factors like genetics, age and lifestyle habits. Does oversleeping have any health consequences? What can we do to get back into a healthy sleep routine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! Date of first release : April 23th, 2023 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 Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Diocese of Orlando, the capital city of the state of Florida, covers a large part of the state. It represents more than 400,000 Catholic residents, and believe it or not, the Moon too! According to the Code of Canon Law drafted in 1917, any newly discovered territory falls under the jurisdiction of the bishop from where the discovery expedition originated. What is the Code of Canon Law ? Who was the first Bishop of the Moon then? Is there currently an active Bishop of the Moon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Can I get health benefits from masturbation?⁠ ⁠How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?⁠ ⁠Does voluntourism do more harm than good?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture the scene: a woman is sitting in a bar, when a man comes up to try to talk to her. She finds him attractive, but acts disinterested and more or less ignores him, in order to not seem desperate. The man gives up and leaves the woman alone, but she then feels dissatisfied that he hasn’t persisted. It might seem like a counterintuitive approach, but according to American psychotherapist Ellnor Greenberg, it’s all too common. Writing for Psychology Today in February 2023, she explained that her female clients often tell her the same kind of story in therapy sessions. I don’t get it - what are the similarities between a sofa and a romantic partner? Does the sofa theory really work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath?⁠ ⁠Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?⁠ ⁠How can heatwaves impact our mental health?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is mirror work ? It’s not easy to learn to love yourself and have good self-esteem. But here’s the good news: it is possible to work at it. That’s the main premise behind positive psychology and personal development at least. One particular new thought method from the United States has gained a significant following; it’s known as mirror work. Who invented mirror work then ? And what does the method consist of? But how can saying things to a mirror improve my self-confidence ? ⁠ In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is Dugnad?⁠ ⁠What is de-extinction?⁠ ⁠What are happy hormones?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/5/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself in a debate with someone and realised as it goes on, that the person you’re talking to simply isn’t going to change their mind. That might be the case even if they’re expressing a controversial point of view, or saying something that goes against scientific evidence. It’s often because they’re so convinced their perspective is right that they can’t see any nuances in the discussion. Even when you present a solid argument that challenges their views, they only focus on what supports their position and twist it into their defense. The chances are they’re experiencing something known as confirmation bias. What’s that? How can you avoid falling into that trap? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is the optimism bias?⁠ ⁠What is shy bladder syndrome?⁠ ⁠What is Lima Syndrome?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 6/2/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starchy foods should actually be part of every meal. They come in three groups: cereal-based foods like bread, rice and pasta; pulses and legumes like lentils, beans, and chickpeas; and of course, potatoes. However, some members of this food group have a notoriously high glycemic index.  What is a glycemic index? So does this mean we should avoid starchy foods? Is cooling the only way to lower the GI of starchy foods? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Which foods mustn't you put in the microwave? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What are the most hydrating foods? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slipping into sleepwear is an essential part of most people’s nighttime routine. We often do it when we’re winding down from a busy day, and it means it’s time to relax and get ready for sleep.  Whether you sleep in pyjamas, a nightgown, a t-shirt, or nothing at all, the goal is to avoid being too hot or too cold. You need to feel comfortable in loose-fitting clothes that don't constrict your body. That’s because sleepwear that is too tight can restrict blood circulation and cause numbness or tingling. Synthetic materials, wool, and lace can also cause itching and skin irritation. So are you saying there’s no one best option when it comes to bedwear then? What about sleeping naked? What about socks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do we startle when we fall asleep?⁠ ⁠How long do people have sex for?⁠ ⁠What are the secrets of a successful LAT couple?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices