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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
Psychology
Sleep
Artificial Intelligence
Loneliness
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Thanksgiving
Mental Health
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Motivation
Marketing
Decision Making
Memory
Mentalism

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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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 against you, causing you to procrast... more

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 synchronize with one another, ... more

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 romantically interested we are in them.... more

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 something most drivers probabl... more

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Recent Guests

Sherry Turkle
MIT professor, founding director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self, and author
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Can a Chatbot Replace Human Love? & Why Families Matter So Much
Meredith Small
Professor of anthropology at Cornell University and author
Cornell University
Episode: Can a Chatbot Replace Human Love? & Why Families Matter So Much
Julie Lythcott-Haims
Writer, former college dean, former attorney and author of Your Turn: How to Be an Adult.
Stanford University
Episode: SYSK TRENDING - Why Young People Dread Adulting
Yael Schonbrun
Clinical psychologist and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Why People Misunderstand You (Even When You're Clear) & The Secret Life of Leaves
Jonathan Silverman
Evolutionary biologist and author of Nature's Magicians: How Leaves Conjure Up Our World
Episode: Why People Misunderstand You (Even When You're Clear) & The Secret Life of Leaves
Anna Lembke
Psychiatrist, medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine and author of Dopamine Nation.
Stanford Addiction Medicine
Episode: When Pleasure Backfires & The Truth About Losing Weight - SYSK Choice
Robert Davis
Award-winning health journalist and author of Supersized Lies: How Myths About Weight Loss Are Keeping Us Fat.
Episode: When Pleasure Backfires & The Truth About Losing Weight - SYSK Choice
Ward Farnsworth
Professor at the University of Texas School of Law and author of *Should You Tip for Takeout?*
University of Texas School of Law
Episode: Should You Tip for Takeout? & The Weird Ways People Get into The Guinness Book of World Records
Craig Glenday
Editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records since 2005
Guinness World Records
Episode: Should You Tip for Takeout? & The Weird Ways People Get into The Guinness Book of World Records

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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
  • Always learning!

    I love the variety of topics that are discussed and the caliber of the expert guests. Mike has excellent interviewing questions and it so personable and fun to listen to. Truly my favorite podcast for a long time now, which has TWO episodes a week, keep up the great work!! I never know what I’m going to learn next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jules182_
    United States14 days ago
  • This is the least skipped podcast in my library.

    This is the least skipped podcast in my library.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Geovaani Bates
    United States19 days ago
  • The show on quiet/lack of screen time

    I wanted to scream at ya’ll. What is old is new again. I was born in 60s. My kids are 25, 27,29

    They have great social skills. No phones at dinner table. No phones before bed. I had a basket. I said they are my phones and I pay the bill; this or you buy your own. This topic and many irritate me! I grew up riding bikes or roller skating until dark. I had the same rule with my kids. Hear whistle, time to come home. And could only go if they ate their veggies! They did not get thrown a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magenta532
    United States19 days ago
  • Great Way to Learn

    I love books but struggle to stay motivated to read. A lot of podcasts are great but get so in depth that my mind wanders. The way this podcast is setup is perfect for me and I learn a ton. It’s kind of like choosing the professor who gives you what you need in a powerpoint lecture instead of making you read through the fluff.

    One star off for the volume if and repetitive in cast ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FWTfaazy74
    United Statesa month ago
  • Long Time Listener just stopped following

    I really liked this podcast but the the publisher continues to fill the show feeds with other podcasts which I am not interested in. I have decided the best way to show that I do not like people trying to choose what I will listen to is to unsubscribe from shows that think its okay to just add other shows to an existing shows feed to try to drive up listeners of the new shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Matt p ohio
    United Statesa month ago

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When Pleasure Backfires & The Truth About Losing Weight - SYSK Choice
Q: If somebody was, based on what you know about all this research, if somebody was to ask you, okay, so I want to lose weight, but it would be nice to, like, kickstart this. Like, what, is there one or two things that really help people, like, get on track, see some results fairly quickly, that, that encourage them to keep going?
Davis says several approaches, including keto, low-fat diets and intermittent fasting, can lead to short-term weight loss. He recommends choosing an approach that is tolerable and planning to transition to a sustainable long-term eating pattern.
When Pleasure Backfires & The Truth About Losing Weight - SYSK Choice
Q: So explain why having too much pleasure can be a bad thing. I mean, what is the problem with that?
Lembke says the brain evolved for scarcity, not constant access to rewarding experiences. Repeated stimulation triggers compensatory responses that can reduce pleasure and contribute to feeling unhappy, anxious or depressed.
Why People Misunderstand You (Even When You're Clear) & The Secret Life of Leaves
Q: What do you do when someone says something, and an email is a good example because you're less likely to write back and say, well, what did you mean by that? But what do you do with something where you're kind of left not knowing?
Schonbrun recommends giving people the benefit of the doubt when a message is ambiguous, pausing before adopting a negative interpretation, and remembering that limited information can make an assumption feel more certain than it is.
Why People Misunderstand You (Even When You're Clear) & The Secret Life of Leaves
Q: People miscommunicate all the time. So can you point to a reason why, is there a general reason why miscommunication is so common?
Schonbrun says people experience their perceptions as objectively accurate, even though their confidence can exceed their accuracy. Ambiguous language, neurological and physiological factors, and self-protective personal narratives also contribute.
SYSK TRENDING - Why Young People Dread Adulting
Q: So what do we do?
She recommends that parents gradually teach young people practical skills through demonstration, shared practice, supervision and independent effort. Young adults should be curious about their strengths and interests and recognize that their lives belong to them.

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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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