According to the UK Office for National Statistics, September 26 was the most popular day to be born over the last two decades, which falls 39 weeks and two days after Christmas day.

Babies are born with certain reflexes that result in involuntary movements. These are called primitive reflexes, and the movements happen automatically without the baby sending a message to their brain. Such reflexes develop during the foetal period and indicate that the baby’s brain is functioning well.

What are some examples? Isn’t it just the cutest when a baby grabs your finger? Do these reflexes remain with babies as they develop into children? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is it bad to drink water with a meal?

Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?

Why is physical contact important for our health?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 20/11/2021

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Ever walk away from a date or social event wondering, “Did they even like me?” You’re not alone—and the answer might not be what you think.

Psychologists call it the liking gap: the tendency we all have to assume people like us less than they actually do. It’s common in dating, new friendships, and even in fresh work environments. But here’s the kicker—this self-doubt can sabotage potential relationships before they’ve even started. A 2018 study in Psychological Science showed most people underestimate how much others enjoy their company. Why? Because we’re often too critical of ourselves.

So, how can you overcome the liking gap—and stop second-guessing every social interaction? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How often should you really wash your clothes?

Why are voice notes so divisive?

Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

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Let’s be honest, sleeping with an open mouth isn’t the most graceful of images, but in reality it’s pretty common. If you’ve ever woken up with a dry mouth or a puddle of drool on your pillow, maybe it happened to you.

One of the reasons is because the muscles in our face stay tense throughout the day, but relax when we go to sleep. People sleep with their mouths open when they breathe through their mouths, and there are actually a number of reasons why that happens!

Is it not just down to gravity then? Does mouth breathing have any health consequences? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How does pollution affect my mental health?

What is the soft evening concept from Tiktok?

What is Hugh Jackman’s 85% rule?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 13/10/2023

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Have you ever noticed a man explaining something to a woman in a supremely confident way which suggests he absolutely knows more than her about the subject? Well, there’s a term for that, which is mansplaining.

A recent thread on parenting forum Mumsnet invited women to share their worst examples of mansplaining. Among them were patronising explanations of the offside rule, a gas man telling a qualified engineer to wait for her partner to get home so he could tell him how to fix the boiler rather than her and a male doctor telling a pregnant woman not to worry as C-sections aren’t painful!

How long has mansplaining been around? Why do men do this then? Are they really all that bad? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can you avoid bed bugs when you travel?

What is microwork?

How does pollution affect my mental health?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 19/7/2021

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Remote work was thrust upon many companies as soon as the Covid-19 pandemic hit. All of a sudden, workers had to perform their job effectively in a pretty different environment, which isn’t always as easy as it might sound.

Some struggled to be as efficient as in the office, a potential source of frustration for employee and manager alike. If you’re wondering how you can improve your productivity and preserve your mental health, then this is the episode for you!

Can’t I just work in the same way as in the office? Isn't it difficult to get started when you're all alone? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?

Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?

How can I move house stress-free?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 22/5/2023

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Water footprint matters because scientists have calculated that the climate crisis makes drought 20 times more likely, while the UN predicts that demand for fresh water will exceed supply by 40% by 2030. 

You might think that you only use water when you drink, cook, wash, or flush the loo, but actually, you use much more water than that. According to Water UK, the average person in the UK uses 142 litres per day. That’s the amount of water that is needed to produce the food, clothes, and other products that you consume.

How can you reduce your water footprint? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do women live longer than men?

Does money really make us happy?

Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 3/10/2023

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According to a study conducted by the Statistic Brain Research Institute in 2016, 74% of the global population feels uncomfortable speaking in front of an audience. That might be an oral exam at school, a presentation at work, or even making a toast at a birthday party for example.

The symptoms are often the same: sweaty palms, shortness of breath and a racing heart. You may feel like you’re frozen! The level of anxiety can range from light nervousness to total panic. And it’s not always easy to shift this kind of stage fright.

Is there a specific name for this fear? How can you overcome glossophobia then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How did Ozempic get so popular?

Will AI steal my job?

What is Pokémon?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 10/8/2023

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Most of us have that pile of clothes in limbo—not quite dirty, not quite clean. But do we actually need to wash our clothes as often as we do? The answer might surprise you.

A rise in laundry loads in the UK has led to more water usage, higher energy bills, and more microplastic pollution. Synthetic fabrics, in particular, shed microfibres during washes. But experts say we could cut down—jeans, for example, don’t need a wash until 15 to 30 wears, and wool jumpers? Up to 15 wears. Meanwhile, underwear and socks still need a wash after every use (no surprises there!).

So how can you keep clothes fresh between washes? And does washing less really make a difference?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can you clean your hair without using shampoo?

What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?

Why do our tastes change as we get older?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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According to Whatsapp, over 7 billion voice notes are sent on the app every day. A lot of the time, they offer a more personal touch and clearer explanations than text messages. But not everyone is a fan. 

Tech journalist Victoria Turk published an article on the Huffington Post in 2019 under the headline “Can We All Agree That WhatsApp Voice Notes Are Terrible?”, while in 2023 Women’s Health Mag ran a feature on voice note fatigue, marking the messaging feature’s 10th anniversary.

Why do some people rely so heavily on voice notes? Why not just make a phone call instead? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Avoiding weight gain is just so difficult sometimes, isn’t it? It’s not enough to eat only healthy foods, you also have to combine those healthy foods in the right way. 

That’s because when we eat different types of foods together, they interact with each other in our digestive system. Depending on their characteristics, some foods get digested faster than others.

What can happen to our bodies if we combine the 'wrong' foods? And which are the worst combinations? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people constantly sexually aroused ?

Why are we afraid of the dark?

Why do people consider the number seven lucky?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 25/9/2023

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