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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Memory
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Biological Differences
Psychology
Robots
Confidence
Asking For Help

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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Recent Guests

Viv Groskop
Writer, comedian, and executive coach, author of Happy High Status, How to Effortlessly Be Confident
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Episode: Our Strange Relationship With Robots & What is Confidence? - SYSK Choice
Kate Murphy
Journalist and author of the book Why We Click, The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony
Episode: Why You Click With Some People & How to Pursue Anything with Excellence
Brad Stulberg
Author of The Way of Excellence, A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World
Episode: Why You Click With Some People & How to Pursue Anything with Excellence
Paul Sloane
An authority on innovation and creative thinking
Author of The Art of Unexpected Solutions
Episode: How Great Ideas Are Born & Why We Stick With People Like Us
Michael Morris
Cultural psychologist at Columbia University
Author of Tribal, How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together
Episode: How Great Ideas Are Born & Why We Stick With People Like Us
Marcus Collins
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and author of 'For the Culture'
University of Michigan
Episode: The Powerful Ways Culture Shapes Us & Why We Struggle With Fitness-SYSK Choice
Natalia Petrzela
Historian of contemporary American politics and culture, fitness instructor, and author of 'Fit Nation'
Author
Episode: The Powerful Ways Culture Shapes Us & Why We Struggle With Fitness-SYSK Choice
Jennifer Vail
Founder of DuPont's first tribology research lab and author
Author of Friction, A Biography
Episode: How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life
Dr. Ashley Alker
Emergency medicine physician and author
Author of 99 Ways to Die and How to Avoid Them
Episode: How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life

Host

Mike Carruthers
Host of a podcast focused on delivering practical knowledge and insights to enhance daily living.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.2k ratings
  • One of my favorite podcasts!

    Mike selects interesting subjects and is a great interviewer. Soothing voices, not shrill, very important!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kdo55
    United Statesa month ago
  • How the moon transformed the Earth

    I can’t believe I set through as much of this tale as long as I did. Mike I normally enjoy your guest and material but I feel this one left at least me scratching my head.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cuzkimo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love listening and learning

    This podcast always has interesting tidbits and often helpful tips to make life easier. Thanks!

    Elizabeth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElizaCost
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very good

    I try to wait a while before writing a review because it is easy to get caught in the novelty of something you just discovered. After several years of listening to SYSK, i can honestly say it is my favorite podcast. The guests and topics are interesting, but above all Mike doesn’t just nod and move along. He dares to challenge the guests when what they say seems off or like blanket statements. He asks uncomfortable questions to make sure the guests don’t just feed us “their” truth. The segments ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slsf78
    United States2 months ago
  • Request please…

    I really love the conversation today regarding math and nature, but I skipped through the whole conversation about music. Would you consider putting time stamps podcast notes iso we could skip ahead to conversations that we prefer to listen to?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Fred$-)
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the diverse range of topics and expert guests, stating that the episodes provide many practical tips and interesting insights.

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Why You Click With Some People & How to Pursue Anything with Excellence
Q: Are there things you can do to nudge it along or it either happens or it doesn't?
You can make yourself more receptive to it and make yourself more available to it happening.
Why You Click With Some People & How to Pursue Anything with Excellence
Q: As somebody who has studied this, what does it mean to click? What is going on?
It's that feeling of resonance and it can be romantic, it can be platonic, but it's when you meet someone and it's that instant feeling of ease and attraction.
How Great Ideas Are Born & Why We Stick With People Like Us
Q: Is it possible to plan for accidents?
While you can't plan an accident, you can create situations that encourage unexpected innovations.
How Great Ideas Are Born & Why We Stick With People Like Us
Q: How can one get more involved in finding great ideas?
Introducing the random and doing something different every day is key, as well as treating accidents as learning opportunities.
Our Strange Relationship With Robots & What is Confidence? - SYSK Choice
Q: What do you do in a case where you really feel overwhelmed?
Breathing exercises and grounding techniques can help manage overwhelming feelings of insecurity or nervousness.

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This podcast focuses on delivering insightful information and practical advice that listeners can apply to enrich their lives. It features interviews with experts across various fields, providing listeners with valuable tips on topics like personal finance, relationship enhancement, and time management. Each episode also presents intriguing insights and facts that are designed to spark curiosity and improve everyday living, making it an engaging resource for those looking to gain knowledge and enhance their well-being. The overall approach blends education with storytelling, making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience.

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1. Viv Groskop
2. Kate Murphy
3. Brad Stulberg
4. Paul Sloane
5. Michael Morris
6. Marcus Collins
7. Natalia Petrzela
8. Jennifer Vail

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