If you are looking for a quick and easy way to boost your protein intake, you might have considered eating a protein bar. They are convenient, come in various flavors and claim to provide you with the essential amino acids your body needs, often attracting people who want to lose weight, build muscle, or simply snack healthily.

And, according to a BBC article, the market is booming. A report by Mintel says that the UK market for sports nutrition products grew by 26% between 2015 and 2020, reaching £494 millions. Protein bars accounted for 30% of this market, with sales increasing by 14% in 2020 alone.

What are the advantages of eating protein bars? Do you really need more protein? Are protein bars really worth it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Which foods and drinks stain teeth?⁠

⁠Is oversleeping bad for you?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 18/4/2023

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Moles can be flat, raised, discreet, or visible. They appear all over our skin and tend to increase in number over time. While these harmless little spots are generally not a cause for concern, they can sometimes be the source of skin cancer, so it’s important to keep an eye on them.

A mole is a small, dark spot on the skin formed by a cluster of melanocytes. These are the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its colour and helps you tan when exposed to sunlight. While melanocytes are typically spread throughout the skin, in the case of moles, they group together, creating a visible mark.

Why do moles itch? What if you scratch it until it bleeds? When should you consult a dermatologist? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why is exercise good for my skin?⁠

⁠Why do we get moles?⁠

⁠Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?⁠

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First Broadcast: 16/10/24

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Have you ever been deeply moved when experiencing or witnessing a moment of powerful human connection? It might be the unexpected urge to hug a stranger at a music concert, for example, or a touching moment at an important life event like a birth, wedding or funeral.

Well without realising it you’ve been experiencing an inspirational feeling known as “kama muta”. It’s been described by the Guardian as “the powerful emotion you didn’t know you had”.

Where does the name come from? If we all feel it, why haven’t we heard of it before? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I save money on my gas bill?

What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?

Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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A lot has changed in the workplace since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Companies have had to figure out how to best manage remote work for their employees, all the while supporting their career development and helping them feel more satisfied at work.

Well, the concept we’re going to talk about today may be just what’s needed to address those challenges. It’s a modern HR strategy known as job enrichment and basically, it means making an employee’s role more fulfilling.

How can companies do that ? What does this all mean in an actual job though? Are protein bars really worth it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is microwork?⁠

⁠What is the best time of year to find work?⁠

⁠Can a messy desk help some people work better?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 16/10/2024

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The Tesla “We, Robot” event in October 2024 saw Elon Musk unveil the company’s Robotaxi, a fully autonomous car which he said passengers would soon be able to fall asleep in, and wake up at their destination. And all for a price tag of under $30,000!

Critics quickly pointed out that Musk has often made ambitious claims about his company’s new technology in the past, which didn’t quite end up turning out as he’d promised.

Does a self-driving car always mean there’s no human behind the wheel? When we reach level 5, will we no longer need a driver's licence? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Which jobs are most under threat from artificial intelligence?⁠

⁠What is wellness syndrome?⁠

⁠Does your name really affect your looks?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 21/10/2024

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Using an ATM, paying for petrol or shopping at a retail store are pretty routine things that many of us do on a frequent basis. But it’s important to be aware of the often invisible threat posed by a criminal practice called skimming, which sees fraudsters clone bank cards. 

Across the pond in the US, data analytics firm Fico reported a 96% increase in debit card skimming in 2023, and recent months have also seen prominent cases in the UK. Let’s take a moment to understand what skimming is a little better, and go over the best ways in which you can protect yourself.

Is it really possible to clone a bank card? Once they have my card details, how do they use them? Are banks doing anything to protect consumers? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How do sim swapping scams work?⁠

⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠

⁠Why do web addresses start with www?⁠

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It’s not uncommon to hear ringing, buzzing, humming or hissing sounds that can’t be heard by anyone else. The medical term for these symptoms is tinnitus. The sounds may affect both ears, or just one. If you’re lucky, they’re a temporary or intermittent problem, but for some people they can be more severe, affecting their daily lives. 

2019 figures from the British Tinnitus Association suggested that persistent tinnitus affects 1 in 8 people. Occasional ringing in the ears is nothing to worry about. It’s when it lasts for longer than a few minutes that you may wish to consult a GP. Bear in mind that tinnitus itself isn’t actually a disease. The sounds are symptoms of other disorders and health conditions.

Where does it come from? Does it get worse with age? Are there any treatments for permanent tinnitus? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I beat a hangover?⁠

⁠Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?⁠

⁠What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?⁠

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

First Broadcast : 20/11/2022

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In early December 2022, German authorities carried out a sting operation on the neo-Nazi Reichsburger group that was plotting to overthrow the country’s government through a coup. It was one of Germany’s biggest ever counterterror operations, seeing 3000 police officers make 300 raids across 11 regions of the country, and led to a total of 25 arrests.

The so-called Citizens of the Reich are just one example of a dangerous threat that is becoming more and more widespread in the West: that of violent far-right terrorism. 2019 saw the Christchurch mosque attack in New Zealand, which killed 51 people, and a school shooting targeting the majority Latino community of El Paso, Texas. The following year, Germany saw the Hanau shisha bar shootings, and the murder of migrant-friendly MP Walter Lubcke.

What are the aims of right-wing extremists? How has right-wing terrorism changed in recent years? Who tends to radicalise? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How is AI giving a voice to the dead?⁠

⁠Why is climbing stairs so good for you?⁠

⁠Am I in a situationship?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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First broadcast: 6/1/2023

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In some cultures, being well at home is all about making sure that others feel well when visiting, by welcoming them in the right way. In Japan, for example, hospitality is like an art form, and even has a name: omotenashi. You can’t really translate the concept into English; the meaning of the term goes a lot deeper than “hospitality”. It also has connotations of mindfulness.

In Japanese culture, knowing how to welcome others and being totally focused on your guest go hand in hand. So you could say omotenashi is the ability to anticipate a guest’s needs before they can even think of them themselves. Hence the idea of being fully available for your guest, right from the moment they arrive. The most obvious example in Japanese culture is serving tea.

Where does omotenashi come from? So you’re saying it’s not limited to the home environment, are you? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I beat my smartphone addiction?

How much money makes you happy?

Are we heading for another stock market crash?

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

First Broadcast : 25/03/2023

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What if you could only fall in love three times in your life? Well that’s the idea behind the three loves theory, that breaks our romantic lives down into three key relationships: the idealised love, the intense love, and the calm, enduring love.

In essence, each of these relationships teaches us something about ourselves and what we expect from love. They help shape who we are and how we relate to others.

Is the third love the real deal then? What about if you have a fourth or fifth relationship? Are you saying that can’t be real love ?
In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?

What are the dirtiest objects in your home?

Why do we get travel sick?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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