Something You Should Know

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Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media Visit website › Science · EN · 1367 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.

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What Life Used to Smell Like & How the Telephone Changed Us

2026-11-12 · 49 min · Episode 1438

You know that uneasy feeling when someone or something gives you the creeps? Is your brain picking up on a hidden danger, or is something else going on? There's some fascinating science behind what makes things creepy…
SYSK TRENDING - The Surprising Upside of Imposter Syndrome

2026-11-10 · 24 min

Have you ever felt like you don't really deserve your success? Maybe you got a promotion, landed a great job, or accomplished something impressive, but instead of feeling proud, you worry that you've somehow fooled…
What Your DNA Might Reveal & Why Winners Sometimes Quit

2026-11-09 · 50 min · Episode 1437

On a clear night, the sky is filled with stars — far more than most of us can see. But there's a surprisingly simple trick that can help you spot more of them, even without a telescope. It's something experienced…
12 Simple Habits to Propel Your Success & The Inner Workings of the CIA-SYSK Choice

2026-11-07 · 50 min · Episode 1436

Having friends is great. Paying for friendships? Not so great. Between lunches, dinners, drinks, and other get-togethers, maintaining a social life can get surprisingly expensive. And research suggests the rising cost…
Where Great Innovation Comes From & Why You Don't Notice What's Right in Front of You

2026-11-05 · 50 min · Episode 1435

Everyone knows that practice makes perfect. Or does it? Practicing is certainly important when you're trying to master something new, but research suggests there's another ingredient that can make practice far more…
SYSK TRENDING - Why Perfectionism Isn’t Perfect

2026-11-03 · 21 min

Being a perfectionist sounds like a good thing. You have high standards, pay attention to details, and want to do things right. What's wrong with that? As it turns out, quite a lot. Perfectionism can actually work…
The Magic of “Once Upon a Time” & The Power of Collective Intelligence

2026-11-02 · 51 min · Episode 1434

Have you ever noticed that when two people walk together, they often fall into step without even trying? Or that people in conversation sometimes begin to mirror each other's movements? Humans have a curious tendency to…
The Surprising Power of Notebooks & What Screens Are Really Doing to Us - SYSK Choice

2026-10-31 · 48 min · Episode 1433

Can someone's taste in music make them more attractive to you? Apparently, it can. The music people listen to can influence how we perceive their personalities, how compatible we think we might be, and even how…
Can a Chatbot Replace Human Love? & Why Families Matter So Much

2026-10-29 · 49 min · Episode 1432

Where do you leave your car keys at night? On the kitchen counter? By the front door? It turns out that where you keep your key fob when you're not driving could actually affect your car's battery. And the reason why is…
SYSK TRENDING - Why Young People Dread Adulting

2026-10-27 · 26 min

There was a time when kids couldn't wait to grow up. Becoming an adult meant freedom, independence, making your own decisions, and finally being in charge of your own life. But something seems to have changed. Today,…

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Owner: Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia
Oldest episode in feed: 08/2016 · over 10 years
Typical length: 47 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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