Podcast Episodes

Why do tennis players smash up their rackets?

If you’ve been watching the US Open this year, chances are you’ll have seen that there’s been some drama on the court. There was a heated exchange be…

6 months ago

How to REALLY spot a narcissist and can they change?

Am I a narcissist? Am I dating a narcissist? Is narcissism becoming more common? How do I spot a narcissist? Can narcissists change or be treated?

Th…

6 months ago

Why are protesters in Indonesia so angry with the government?

There have been huge protests across Indonesia. They were sparked by cost-of-living concerns and discontent at politician wages and allowances. But a…

6 months ago

How does China control its internet?

China has one of the world’s most sophisticated internet censorship systems - it’s so extensive that it’s been nicknamed ‘The Great Firewall of China…

6 months, 1 week ago

Kpop Demon Hunters is slaying charts and monsters

The animated movie Kpop Demon Hunters is topping nearly every chart. Netflix says it’s become its most watched movie ever, and its songs are some of …

6 months, 1 week ago

The Russian job scheme targeting young women in South Africa

South Africa’s government is warning young women not to fall for social media recruitment drives promoting job opportunities abroad. That’s after a n…

6 months, 1 week ago

What’s the ‘manosphere’ and why is it harmful?

Toxic masculinity can be seen online - and IRL. Chads, Alphas and Stacys are some terms that are used in an online space known as the ‘manosphere’. I…

6 months, 1 week ago

How did a meteorite from Mars end up at auction in New York?

A chunk of the planet Mars - the largest ever found on Earth - recently sold for $4.3 million at Sotheby’s auction house in New York City. A meteorit…

6 months, 1 week ago

How TikTok and streaming changed pop music

It’s a question artists have been racking their brains over for years: how long is the perfect pop song? The rise of streaming platforms meant that f…

6 months, 1 week ago

Dead white people’s clothes: How Ghana is dealing with its textile waste crisis

Ghana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground. Around 15 million second-hand garments arrive every week, making Ghana the world’s…

6 months, 1 week ago