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With the rise of dating apps, it seems more common to have sex without being in love. Sex for sex's sake, promises to be mindless and commitment-free. In short: pleasure without the risk of pain, but this might not be the whole story. Experts suggest that this trend reflects a deeper change in society. The separation of sex from love and emotional attachment is part of a broader societal shift towards consumerism and individual pleasure.Why are people tempted by a quick fling? Is it even possible to detach your body from your feelings? So, by cutting ourselves off from feelings, do we deprive ourselves of some of the pleasure? Should we be wary of this kind of behavior? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?Why do we get the post-sex blues?Does sex help us to sleep better?A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.First Broadcast: 9/10/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence has transformed how many workers go about their jobs on a daily basis. AI developments are certainly exciting to many people, but there’s also a lot of nervousness out there, due to the inevitability that AI-based automation will end up replacing some parts of human work in a lot of fields.In January 2024, the IMF issued a cautionary report titled AI Will Transform the Global Economy. Let’s Make Sure It Benefits Humanity. It suggested that 40% of jobs worldwide will be impacted by AI, a figure that could reach 60% in more advanced economies.Are some of those jobs at risk? What about creative fields? What about jobs that require human interaction, like teaching? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Does your name really affect your looks?hat are the dangers of self-diagnosis?How can I beat my smartphone addiction?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First Broadcast: 18/10/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever noticed that you tend to have your best ideas in the shower? If so, you’re not alone! A 2014 study conducted by cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman found that 72% of people get creative ideas while showering. So it’s really not a coincidence.Science has shown that taking a shower is actually a perfect combination of a few factors which allow for optimal creativity. Struggling to solve a particularly complicated problem at work or in your studies? Need to come up with the perfect Christmas gift idea, or plan an event? Try jumping in the shower; you’d be surprised how often it’s more effective than continuing to grind away or hoping for a flash of inspiration.How can taking a shower boost creativity? Do hormones have anything to do with it? Does this state of mind have a name? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?Why are Christmas adverts so moving?Could Mastodon replace Twitter?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.First broadcast: 4/12/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a study published in Human Reproduction in 2021, there are around 1.6 million twins born each year, with an average of one in every 42 newborn children being a twin. The research also revealed that the global twinning rate had increased by a third since the 1980s.It’s fair to say that twins have long fascinated scientists, and society as a whole. Some people portray twins as kind of identical clones with supernatural powers. They suggest that twins are capable of communicating telepathically and experiencing each other’s emotions, even from great distances.  Do twins really share a special bond ? Have twins similar behaviors ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The origins of Covid-19 still remain somewhat hazy, over three-and-a-half years since the virus began spreading across the world. That has led to a number of prominent conspiracy theories, with 25% of people in the UK believing that Covid was definitely or probably a hoax. That finding was part of an April 2023 survey by Savanta for King’s College London and the BBC. It also established that belief in other conspiracy theories is relatively high too, like the idea that the cost of living crisis is a government plot to control the public. Of course, the vast majority of them are false, but there are certain exceptions to the rule.What about the Watergate Scandal ? What about the Tuskegee Syphilis Study ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ?Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved?Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First broadcast: 26/07/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s shaping Europe today? How does it impact your life? And what’s the bigger picture? Long Story Short is Europod’s new daily podcast, cutting through the noise to bring you the facts, the context, and why it all matters in just 5 minutes. Tune in Monday to Friday for sharp, no-nonsense breakdowns of the news that’s shaping Europe. Perfect for your coffee break, your commute, or whenever you need to catch up. Long Story Short, hosted by Evi Kiorri, with new episodes dropping at 12:30 PM CET, is available on all streaming platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a fan of sitcoms, no doubt you've seen episodes in which the characters were celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. It's a big deal in the UK and Ireland of course, as well as across the pond in North America.Each year in the build up to March 17th, bars and pubs, especially Irish ones, deck themselves out in green and shamrocks. But before it became an excuse to sink a few pints of Guinness with friends, the occasion was originally a religious affair in its native Ireland, centred around the man himself: Saint Patrick.Who exactly was Saint Patrick? Why do we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: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.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Female listeners; if you're the oldest of multiple siblings, you probably know the drill. Being the big sister often means being thrust into a parental role from a young age and sometimes having to sacrifice your own personal growth as a result.And discussions of this phenomenon have been increasing in the last year or so. The term "eldest daughter syndrome" has emerged and started trending on Tiktok from 2023 onwards. At the time of recording, the #eldestdaughtersyndrome hashtag had accrued over 1000 posts and nearly 50M views.What exactly does eldest daughter syndrome entail then? Where does all this stem from? Why don't we hear about this with boys? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?What does vaping do to the body?How can you spot a cloned website?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First Broadcast: 12/4/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re the one being left or the one doing the leaving, a breakup always presents certain challenges. It’s pretty common to try to learn from the relationship that’s ended, in order to move forwards in a positive way. And those takeaways can help us gain perspective and avoid making the same mistakes in the future. But when that kind of rumination becomes excessive and persists with time, it can become problematic. In late 2024, American psychologist Marie Land came up with the term “love echoing” to describe those kinds of thoughts.Where does the “echo” part of the term come from? What are the possible consequences of love echoing then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Society tends to make sex all about penetration, but it really doesn’t have to be that way. Giving your partner oral sex can be an invigorating experience on its own. Women often like to joke that men don’t know what they’re doing when they go down, so with that in mind let’s discuss some tips for giving your partner the pleasure they deserve. You have to know that every vulva is unique, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all guide to pleasure and enjoyment. You really need to be curious and attentive if you want to give good head.How am I supposed to know what my lady likes? Is there some techniques that women like the most though? What are some common ‘mistakes’? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why do some people get a headache during sex?Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex?Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First Broadcast: 8/11/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices