Do you really know?

What are parasocial relationships, the one-sided connections between celebs and their fans?This kind of one-way relationship is generally between a fan and a public figure or fictional character. It’s about the feeling of familiarity or even friendship we feel for a celeb without ever actually having had any direct interaction with them. Most of the time of course, said celeb doesn’t even know we exist. After all, depending on their stature, they may have millions of fans, but there’s only one of them! It’s a very modern-day phenomenon, isn’t it?! Are parasocial relationships problematic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Do I have generalised anxiety disorder?Why do friend breakups hurt so much?Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is BookTok? You’ve no doubt already heard of TikTok, the short video app of choice for teens and young adults. Well in the last few weeks a new trend has really taken off, and it’s known as BookTok. The idea is simple: recommend books to your Tiktok followers using the hashtag #BookTok. It’s really catching on and has even led to the emergence of literature enthusiast communities on the platform. The hashtag has been used millions of times since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.Is it a new form of literary review then? What kinds of books are covered? So is there such a thing as Booktokers now then? Has the trend been having any other positive effects? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Do I have generalised anxiety disorder?Why do friend breakups hurt so much?Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the warning signs of a toxic friendship? Today is World Friendship Day, a chance to reflect on how important friends are in our lives. Generally speaking, having friends is a positive thing which brings us moments of fun and joy. But toxic friendships can exist too and in such cases, the relationship can be more of a burden than anything else, for one of the people involved at least! Let’s talk about some of the red flags that can help you identify them. First things first, why is it called a toxic friendship? What are the most common toxic friend behaviours?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Do I have generalised anxiety disorder?Why do friend breakups hurt so much?Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the occasion of World Friendship Day on 30 July, Do You Really Know puts the spotlight on this feeling that everyone knows. In the age of social networks, what form does friendship take today? What are the new ways to compose together? Discover these concepts, practices and initiatives that make up today's friendship!What is care work? This subcategory of the workforce includes jobs that provide services to other people. Despite doing work that is physically and emotionally demanding, care workers have long been underpaid and underappreciated in society. But since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, they have been widely hailed as heroes. In many countries, citizens under lockdown have been holding a minute’s applause from their balconies on a daily basis, in honour of care workers.So, who exactly are we talking about? What are the demographics of care workers? And will care workers get greater recognition once the coronavirus pandemic calms down? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?How can heatwaves impact our mental health?Who invented emojis?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do I have generalised anxiety disorder? Generalised anxiety disorder is a psychological condition, which affects around 3% of all people, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. But it seems to affect certain groups disproportionately. For example, women are twice as likely to be affected as men. Furthermore, less than half of people with GAD receive treatment.What are the symptoms I should be looking out for? What’s the best way to go about seeking treatment?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why do friend breakups hurt so much?Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the occasion of World Friendship Day on 30 July, Do You Really Know puts the spotlight on this feeling that everyone knows. In the age of social networks, what form does friendship take today? What are the new ways to compose together? Discover these concepts, practices and initiatives that make up today's friendship!What is Galentine's Day?With Valentine's Day less than a week away. But even though it's a highly commercialized tradition, many of you may find this holiday ridiculous, for a variety of reasons. For example, why should love only be celebrated within a couple? True friendships can be just as strong, so why shouldn’t we celebrate them in a similar way? Well, the creators of Galentine’s Day certainly think women can and should do so! The spin-off is celebrated on February 13th and as you’ve probably guessed from the name, it's a Valentine Day's alternative for gal pals.Who came up with the idea? And what exactly happens at a Galentine's Day party? So Galentine's Day has crossed the borders of pop culture! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?How can heatwaves impact our mental health?Who invented emojis?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do friend breakups hurt so much?We all know that getting over romantic relationships can take time, sometimes weeks, months or years. Many poems, songs and film scenes have been dedicated to expressing the pain of dealing with such situations. But friendship heartbreaks don’t tend to get so much attention, even though they can hurt as much, or even more!What are the main differences between these two types of breakup? What’s the best way to end a friendship then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?What is muscle dysmorphia?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the occasion of World Friendship Day on 30 July, Do You Really Know puts the spotlight on this feeling that everyone knows. In the age of social networks, what form does friendship take today? What are the new ways to compose together? Discover these concepts, practices and initiatives that make up today's friendship!What is coliving? Born in the 2000s on the West Coast of the US, coliving is an emerging form of residential community living. Generally speaking, colivers each have their own private space within a shared property. They also share a number of other services. It’s kind of like a hybrid between a hotel and traditional flat-sharing. In cities like New York, Berlin or Tokyo, you can increasingly find this kind of living arrangement in buildings or large houses. Young workers have caught the bug, as have investors and real estate developers.So what’s the difference between coliving and traditional flat-sharing? Which groups of people are most likely to try coliving? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?How can heatwaves impact our mental health?Who invented emojis?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?The UK is set for another day of disruption on 27th July, as the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers steps up its industrial action again. In the days leading up to the planned action, the union confirmed that the strike would go ahead as negotiations hit a wall. Over 40,000 workers are  expected to walk out, including staff from Network Rail and 14 train operators. Passengers are advised not to travel, as less than 20% of planned services will be running. Some cities will have no train services at all, like Blackpool, Bournemouth and Portsmouth for example.What are the strikes about then? How did the union become so powerful?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?What is muscle dysmorphia?Is running actually bad for our joints and bones?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the occasion of World Friendship Day on 30 July, Do You Really Know puts the spotlight on this feeling that everyone knows. In the age of social networks, what form does friendship take today? What are the new ways to compose together? Discover these concepts, practices and initiatives that make up today's friendship!What is fan fiction? Fan fiction refers to texts written by a fan using characters or storylines from another existing story, usually a popular novel, series, film or video game. They are also known as fanfics, and in the digital age, the quantity of such works is exploding! Fan fiction has even become recognised as a literary genre, and has created a unique niche for itself in the publishing industry. Fan fictions were first published in the 1960s and 70s. Star Trek fans have long been known for their passionate following. So it’s little surprise that Trekkies came up with the first early such texts in their fanzines. A similar trend emerged around the same time in Japan. Manga fans began producing independently published comics and novels, known as doujinshi.What are the common characteristics of fan fiction then? It can’t be easy for an unknown writer to make a name for themselves creating fan fiction, right? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?How can heatwaves impact our mental health?Who invented emojis?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices