Do you really know?

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!

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⁠⁠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

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Summer is here! The sun’s out; you’ve got a week or two off work and the beach and sea are calling. It’s time to relax, soak up some much-needed vitamin D, and why not open the door to new romantic encounters.

That’s all well and good if you’re single; but if you’re in a relationship, bear in mind that summer shading is becoming more and more common. It basically means putting a romantic relationship on hold over the summer in order to enjoy a few carefree flings

How common is summer shading then? How can you tell if you’re being summer shaded then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?⁠

⁠Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship?⁠

⁠Could a bathroom divorce help your relationship to thrive?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. 

First Broadcast: 23/7/2025

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Do You Really Know, Bababam's daily podcast, helps you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. This week, we're looking back at 10 words and phrases that have been on everyone's lips in 2022. From the Uber Files leak to "shrinkflation" in stores or "quiet quitting" at work, refresh your memory on some of the events and phenomena that best sum up the year gone by.

"Quiet quitting" has been getting a lot of attention of late. So many young people have been rejecting “hustle culture”, which puts work at the centre of a person’s life and can lead to burnout. On this podcast, we’ve talked about a lot of factors affecting young workers and their mental health in recent times. It’s pretty well established that the Covid pandemic was a game changer, in that flexible working models became the norm and everybody started reassessing their priorities in life. 

Is that like slipping out the back door? Is quiet quitting a good thing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠Why does Norway offer a Christmas tree to London every year?⁠

⁠How to have an eco-friendly Christmas?⁠

⁠How can I prepare my home for a blackout?⁠

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

First Broadcast: 24/12/2022

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Feet carry our body weight and bear the impact of every step we take. Furthermore, they play an active role in balance control, thanks to sensors located along our tendons. 

Whether you’re on the bus, relaxing at home, or taking a walk while listening to your favourite podcast, take a moment to look at your feet. Believe it or not, they account for a quarter of the bones in your body. Each foot has 14 phalanges, which are the toe bones in the forefoot, 5 metatarsals and 7 tarsals at the back of the foot forming the framework around the ankle and heel. On top of that, your feet are also made up of ligaments, muscles and joints. With all this, and 7200 nerve endings, it goes without saying that the feet are highly sensitive parts of the body. 

What foot problems can you encounter? What are some tips for maintaining foot health? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠

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⁠⁠Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is "quiet quitting" helping employees find a better work-life balance?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Abroad: 7/9/2022

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The three Lord of the Rings stories quickly became huge hits when first released as novels in the 1940s. They quickly built a cult fan base due to the fantastical universe created by author JRR Tolkien. 

But his works reached a whole other dimension with the epic Hollywood adaptations of the 2000s. These blockbusters brought the stories to life, wowing audiences with stunning visual effects and an Oscar-winning musical score. A number of films based on the life of Bilbo Baggins then followed, but the story didn’t end there. Fans are currently getting stuck into The Rings of Power the latest series linked to the Lord of the Rings universe. The first episodes were released on Amazon Prime Video in early September 2022. Let’s take a few minutes to discuss some of the little-known secrets behind the massively successful franchise. 

How did Tolkien come up with the idea of creating the Lord of the Rings universe? What secrets did the Hollywood films bring? Did Tolkien leave any loose ends in his story?  ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠

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⁠⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why do we sneeze?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance

First Broadcast : 17/09/2022

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There are an increasing number of trends and products out there to rid your body of toxins, such as infrared saunas, liver-purifying supplements and detox diets. But what exactly are toxins?

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a toxin is “a poisonous substance, especially one produced by bacteria, that causes disease.” However, today we tend to use the word toxin to refer to all the harmful substances present in the body such as food additives, pesticides, alcohol, gluten or pollutants. It’s actually kind of misleading, because not all toxins are as bad as one might think. That’s especially true when you consider that our bodies are capable of flushing out toxins on their own, without the need for any fancy treatments or supplements. 

Which organs in the body are responsible for eliminating toxins? People say that you have to sweat to flush out toxins… is that true? Are we saying there’s no need to flush toxins out after all?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

Date of first release : September 10th, 2022

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⁠⁠Are women really more emotional than men?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the Smurfette Principle?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 9/9/2022

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Since the first COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, remote work has become commonplace in companies around the world. Working from home offers many advantages, and “work from anywhere” policies take this freedom one step further. Many employees have said “yes, please” and packed their bags to become digital nomads.

Has the digital nomad lifestyle always been popular? What kinds of jobs do digital nomads do? What might the future of digital nomads look like? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠

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⁠⁠Who is FN Meka, the world’s first AI rapper?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Who is Liz Truss, the new British Prime Minister?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I ease my foot pain?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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You’d think a day spent lounging on the beach would be the ultimate recharge. No deadlines, no emails, just rest and relaxation. And yet, by the time you head home, you’re wiped out. Not just relaxed, completely drained. It's supposed to be restful, so why does it feel like you’ve just run a marathon in flip-flops?

It’s not just the sun, it’s the heat, the humidity, and the work your body puts in to stay cool. Even when you're lying still, your internal systems are hustling to keep your core temperature around 37°C. The hotter it gets, the harder your body has to work.

How does the body manage that? At what point does heat become too much? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Who was the real Count of Monte Cristo?⁠

⁠How can we choose the right sunscreen product?⁠

⁠Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 21/7/2025

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There’s been a lot of discussion of Roe vs Wade this year, with the US Supreme Court controversially overturning the decision nearly half a century after it was made. Henceforth, each American state is free to decide whether abortion is legal or not, to the despair of many women’s rights supporters.

But if we go back to 1960s America, abortion was illegal pretty much everywhere and treated as equivalent to homicide, from a legal perspective at least. In many places, birth control was prohibited for unmarried women. Things were gradually changing, with some states reforming their antiabortion laws. But a group of women known as the Jane Collective weren’t waiting around for that to happen. They took matters into their own hands, literally!

Who were these women and how did the group start out? Were they the only ones performing illegal abortions? Didn’t the authorities clamp down on their activities?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠

⁠Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?⁠

⁠Why do we sneeze?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance

First Broadcast: 19/9/2022

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The online bullies have come up with a derogatory term for their targets; lolcows. Like cash cows, they are exploited, or milked, for entertainment purposes. 

Longstanding American forum Kiwi Farms was shut down by Cloudflare in early September 2022. The reason: an “imminent and emergency threat to human life”, according to the internet infrastructure company. That’s because the forum is pretty much dedicated to online harassment. This includes practices like group trolling, doxxing and cyberstalking. It can spill over into real-life harassment too. At least two victims have committed suicide since the site was created.

Who was the first lolcow? What can we do about this bullying? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠

⁠How often should you wash your bedsheets?⁠

⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 3/10/2022

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