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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
Psychology
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Health
Longevity
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Artificial Intelligence
Loneliness
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On Point
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Confidence
Uncertainty
Thanksgiving
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Multiple Sclerosis
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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 yo... more

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When someone gets a nosebleed, what are you supposed to do? Many of us learned that you should tilt your head back. That’s not a good idea. There are a couple of key actions to take when your nose bleeds that many people don’t know or don’t do. https... more

Someone says nine wonderful things about you and one negative thing. Which one are you still thinking about hours later? Probably the negative one. Bad experiences, criticism and unpleasant news seem to have more power over us than equally good thing... more

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We have become much more of a cashless society in the last few years. That turns out to be a good thing because cash is really disgusting. Listen as I explain just how disgusting and you are not going to like it! Source: Elizabeth Scott, author of Ho... more

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Recent Guests

John Tierney
Co-author of The Power of Bad, science journalist
The Power of Bad, Co-author Roy Baumeister
Episode: SYSK TRENDING - How the Negativity Effect Rules Us
Stephanie Romiszewski
Sleep physiologist, co-founder of Sleepy Head Clinics
Sleepy Head Clinics / Harvard Medical School (research)
Episode: Stop Trying So Hard to Sleep & Why New Things Are So Hard to Resist
Eric Athas
Editor at the New York Times; author of Saying No to New
The New York Times
Episode: Stop Trying So Hard to Sleep & Why New Things Are So Hard to Resist
Christopher Elliott
Consumer advocate, syndicated columnist, Elliott Confidential newsletter
Elliott Confidential / elliott.org
Episode: Secrets to Getting Great Customer Service & The Curious Story of Remote Controls
Caetlin Benson-Allott
Professor of English and Film and Media Studies, Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: Secrets to Getting Great Customer Service & The Curious Story of Remote Controls
Art Markman
Professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas at Austin, co-host of Two Guys on Your Head
University of Texas at Austin; Two Guys on Your Head
Episode: SYSK TRENDING - Curious Quirks of the Human Brain
Angela Duckworth
Psychologist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: A Smarter Way to Make Big Life Changes & The Strange Rise of the House Cat
Rod Phillips
Professor of history at Carleton University
Carleton University
Episode: A Smarter Way to Make Big Life Changes & The Strange Rise of the House Cat
Alex Davies
Senior editor at Amazon; author of Cobuck the Destroyer and Other Tales from the Wild Unseen World of Test Engineering
Amazon
Episode: The Bizarre World of Product Testing & Understanding Highly Sensitive People

Host

Mike Carruthers
Host of the show; leads interviews with top experts to share practical insights.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 6.4k ratings
  • Great subject, clear narration

    I love lots of podcasts, but some of them drive me crazy, because the host/narrator tends to drop in volume toward the end of a sentence, or uses a lot of vocal fry, or for whatever reason just is not a particularly clear speaker with a consistent cadence. I just found this podcast and was listening for about eight hours of a road trip, and Mike is one of the clearest and most consistent speakers I’ve ever heard. There are way too many very interesting topics that I just can’t get through becaus... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    McGooberGuyThatIsAMime
    United Statesa month ago
  • Just lost all credibility

    The fact that this podcast recommended Ben Shapiro just validates where the direction of this podcast is going as well as the loss of its credibility. What a shame. Quality has gotten worse.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Long Time Listener Gone
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ableist slur

    Having the Ben Shapiro show pop up in my feed with an ableist slur in the title was a huge disappointment.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Noble Casserole
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ben Shapiro?

    Thought the quality of some of the episodes was questionable but kept it in my feed and then finally saw this recommendation that made unfollowing really easy

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    Juggehybergdcbjkkorwacvnmkigec
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mike, Thank you again

    Mike,

    I love Arthur Brooks. He is just fabulous. (good get- as I think they say in some industries)!

    Ali Schuback

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Schuback
    United Statesa month ago

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SYSK TRENDING - Curious Quirks of the Human Brain
Q: What about punishment? Does it work the way we think it works?
Punishment can deter immediate behavior but relies on avoidance motivation and tends to foster fear and long-term avoidance, leading to higher turnover and disengagement if overused.
SYSK TRENDING - Curious Quirks of the Human Brain
Q: One of the interesting questions you look at is, why do we buy what we buy?
People are often driven by familiarity rather than pure logic; advertising creates a mere exposure effect, making brands feel more familiar and thus more appealing even when the actual product formulation is similar to a generic one.
SYSK TRENDING - Curious Quirks of the Human Brain
Q: So talk about liars because that interested me, that how we can tell when people are lying if we can at all.
The hosts explain that many common body-language cues (like where someone looks or whether they make eye contact) are unreliable indicators of deception; the more effective approach is to follow up with specific questions about the events and details the person should know if they were truthful, which makes it easier to detect inconsistencies.
SYSK TRENDING - How the Negativity Effect Rules Us
Q: So since you're the expert and you wrote the book on it, explain the power of bad.
The power of bad is the negativity effect, the universal tendency for bad events and bad emotions to affect us more strongly than good ones, which shapes how we notice, interpret, and react to the world.
Secrets to Getting Great Customer Service & The Curious Story of Remote Controls
Q: What can a consumer do on the spot to improve their odds when something goes wrong?
Ask for an immediate escalation to someone who can authorize changes, request the exact policy in writing, and seek a quick, reasonable remedy that can be supported by documented rules rather than emotional appeals.

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A concise, information-forward show that leverages expert guests to unpack practical, real-world topics across science, psychology, health, and everyday productivity. Episodes frequently combine research-backed insights with actionable tips to save time, boost well-being, and improve decision-making in work and life. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, from university professors to industry thinkers, which helps translate complex ideas into accessible guidance. The format often includes practical exercises, case studies, and sponsor integrations woven into the conversation, keeping content grounded and actionable for a broad audience of curious professionals.

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