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Bababam (in English)
Bababam (in English)

You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.

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  1. 7 hr ago

    How can I get a sun tan safely?

    June 2025 saw the hottest days of the year so far in the UK, and those records could be broken again as we head deeper into summer. You’ll hear people talking about the “glorious sunshine” and the “amazing weather.” And yes, sunlight can be a great mood booster. It also helps your body produce vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones and a strong immune system. Plus, let’s be honest: getting a tan is still considered attractive by many. Whether you’re sunbathing on a beach, lounging by the pool or just walking through the park — most people are doing their best to soak up the rays. But at what cost? What are the risks of all that sun exposure? 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.  First Broadcast:9/7/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How can I get a sun tan safely?

  2. 7 hr ago

    What is sex surrogacy, the controversial sex therapy?

    It may be a little taboo to talk about it, but there are a lot of people out there who, for a variety of reasons, don’t have as much sex as they would like, or arguably need. And there’s actually a form of therapy out there which is specifically designed to help people become more comfortable with sex and intimacy. The idea of sex surrogacy started catching on in Europe in the 2000s, and these days it’s actually regulated and even covered by social security in some countries, like Switzerland, Denmark and the Netherlands. Still, in many places it’s a legal grey area, and raises a number of ethical questions to boot. For example it became a subject of debate in France in 2013, when a proposal was put forward to cover sex surrogacy expenses for disabled people. Why would someone need to use the services of a sex surrogate? What’s the difference between a sex surrogate and a sex worker? ⁠⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 7 hr ago

    Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles?

    It’s not news that museums all around the world contain works of art that have been looted or forcefully taken during colonial rule but is it time they gave them back?  It seems pretty straightforward for an increasing number of people that it is the moral thing to do and that art and artifacts belong in their country of origin. Museums often counteract this by saying, amongst other things, that if they returned these objects they would be left nearly empty, or that these countries or territories no longer exist so where would they go back to, or even that they were legally acquired in the first place. But recently a number of prestigious museums around the world seemed to have had a change of heart and are indeed repatriating works. What are the Parthenon Marbles and where are they from, and why are they in the UK? Will Britain give them back?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What did the Jane Collective do for US women’s rights?⁠ ⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠ ⁠Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Brodacast: 20/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 1 day ago

    What explains the rise of birth tourism?

    When a woman is heavily pregnant, holiday or travel plans don't typically top the priority list. After all, flying isn't generally recommended during the latter stages of pregnancy. But that hasn’t stopped the trend of birth tourism from developing. The basic idea is for a mother to give birth in a country different to where they live, essentially so that her child gets dual nationality. That may in turn lead to the parents also obtaining citizenship for the country.where their child is born. Over on Tiktok, the #birthtourism hashtag has already obtained over 19 million views.  Does that work in every country? What are the downsides? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How to exercise safely when the weather is cold?⁠ ⁠How can I take part in Giving Tuesday?⁠ ⁠Why do people R-bomb in the dating world?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What explains the rise of birth tourism?

  5. 1 day ago

    How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?

    It's back to school! Do You Really Know is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! One of the biggest challenges that we have been facing and will be continuing to face in the coming years is protecting our planet. So it’s worth reflecting on how we can exercise in a more eco-friendly manner. We turn to exercise for leisure, entertainment and to stay fit and healthy, but not many people realize that the carbon footprint can be significant. Of course that’s particularly true for high-profile international sporting events, like the FIFA World Cup, which is taking place in Qatar this winter. But even for the vast majority of us who aren’t involved in professional competition, there are still things you can do to reduce the environmental impact of your exercise.  Well I’ve been a gym member for years now; that can’t have much impact, can it?! What about clothing and accessories? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 1 day ago

    How often should you wash your bedsheets?

    We spend a lot of time in bed and there is nothing nicer than snuggling up in clean fresh sheets but apparently not everyone feels the same. According to a survey commissioned by Pizuna Linens of over 2 thousand people in the UK  it was discovered that 45 percent of single men are happy to wait up to four months to wash their sheets with a horrifying 12 percent only doing it ‘when they remembered’ so who knows how long they wait! Women were shown to have higher standards of hygiene  with 62 percent of single women washing their sheets every 2 weeks. But even this is just not enough with experts agreeing that you should wash your sheets at least once a week.  But why do you need to wash them so often? What is the best way to wash them?  ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 29/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 2 days ago

    Resale, repair, rental, refill… could this be the new way to shop?

    November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption. You might have heard of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ a motto with the aim of encouraging us to think about how we consume and consider the impact that buying lots of stuff has on the planet. But now the high end department store Selfridges has launched a new campaign, ‘Project Earth’ to try and change the way we shop: resale, repair, rental and refill is their response to customers' growing demands for sustainable shopping and move away from fast fashion and disposable goods. What is the aim? How will it work? What other changes has Selfridges planned? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 4/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 2 days ago

    How can I cut my summer holiday spending?

    According to comparison website Finder.com, UK residents plan to spend an average of over £2100 on holidays abroad in the year 2023. Spending abroad has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, having plummeted in 2020 and 2021, when travel restrictions were in place. Still, while many of us are making up for lost time when it comes to holidays, there’s also the small matter of a cost of living crisis to deal with. Thankfully there are some ways in which you can satisfy your holiday needs without breaking the bank. How can I avoid paying top dollar for travel and accomodation ?What about food and cultural activities ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠Why do people get angry when they drive?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 13/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How can I cut my summer holiday spending?
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