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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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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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Recent Guests

Mindy Weinstein
Marketing instructor and author of The Power of Scarcity
Grand Canyon University; University of Denver; Wharton School; Columbia Business School
Episode: SYSK TRENDING - The Power of Scarcity
Stephanie Coontz
Director of Research and Public Education for the Council on Contemporary Families; author of For Better and Worse
Council on Contemporary Families
Episode: Is Marriage Dying? & How Top Performers Build Confidence
Nate Zinsser
Director of the Performance Psychology Program at West Point; author of The Confident Mind
United States Military Academy West Point
Episode: Is Marriage Dying? & How Top Performers Build Confidence
David Bardsley
Dentist and oral surgeon turned cognitive performance researcher and author
Author of Smarter Next Year, The Revolutionary Science for a Smarter Happier You
Episode: SYSK TRENDING – How to Make Yourself Smarter
Faye Begeti
Neurology doctor and neuroscientist, author of The Phone Fix
Oxford University Hospitals
Episode: Your Phone May Not Be the Problem & The Puzzles That Break Your Brain - SYSK Choice
George Szpiro
Journalist with a PhD in mathematical economics, author of Perplexing Paradoxes
Episode: Your Phone May Not Be the Problem & The Puzzles That Break Your Brain - SYSK Choice
Rachel Corbett
Writer and journalist; author of The Monsters We Make, Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling
Author, Journalist
Episode: Why You Put Things Off & The Myth of Criminal Profiling
Michael Sorensen
Podcaster and coach, author of I Hear You
Author of I Hear You
Episode: SYSK TRENDING - The Power of Validation
Joe Navarro
Former FBI special agent in counterintelligence and counterterrorism; author of Mastering Connections
Self-employed / Author
Episode: What Body Language Really Reveals & How to Get More Things Done

Host

Mike Carruthers
Host focused on extracting practical wisdom from experts to help listeners save time and money, improve relationships, and advance in life.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.3k ratings
  • Mike, Thank you again

    Specifically, thank you for the wonderful reminder to juggle. I have heard that it’s fabulous for your brain.

    Ali Schuback

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Schuback
    United States23 days ago
  • Love the podcast

    I listen almost daily and always learn something new. Mike is a great host and the topics are interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reviewer40000
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my favorites

    One of my favorites podcasts. I really enjoy each new episode. Always curious and interesting topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    otimo! muito fincuonal!
    Brazila month ago
  • Mike’s diction is perfect

    The topics are interesting i forward to friends! Mike’s diction is unnaturally perfect! I joke cause I’m jealous! Great job Mike Thank you very much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnnyMia1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Cool show, lots of replays

    I enjoy these interviews quite a bit however it is frustrating when I get halfway through an episode and realize I’ve already heard it. It would be great if the episode titles clearly indicated which ones are replays. Overall, great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr_arich
    United States2 months ago

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Guests are consistently high-quality and the host asks thoughtful questions.

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SYSK TRENDING - The Power of Scarcity
Q: So briefly explain what is scarcity as it applies to the way we think and make decisions.
Scarcity is a form of unavailability that creates a restriction of some kind, and it triggers a primal brain response that makes certain items seem more valuable; this can be due to demand, supply, or time limits, and it affects how we process choices and perceive value.
Is Marriage Dying? & How Top Performers Build Confidence
Q: Has marriage lost its relevance, or is it simply evolving into something different?
Stephanie Coontz explains that marriage is not dead; it's happening at older ages and increasingly coexists with other life arrangements. The core functions—companionship, parenting, and social expectations—are shifting, and society should adapt to support diverse family structures.
SYSK TRENDING – How to Make Yourself Smarter
Q: How does sleep affect cognitive performance, and what are the implications for daily life?
Sleep deprivation significantly impairs cognitive test scores, and getting seven to nine hours of sleep restores performance, making it a foundational habit for maintaining sharp thinking and decision-making.
SYSK TRENDING – How to Make Yourself Smarter
Q: What is the one thing you should do today to make your brain work better?
Engage in vigorous physical activity, as it uniquely stimulates new brain cell growth, strengthens connections between neurons, and balances neurotransmitters more effectively than other activities.
When What You Said Isn’t What They Heard & The Real Way People Get Ahead
Q: Name a chef.
Jason named Wolfgang Puck as an example of a top-of-mind figure when asked to name a chef, illustrating the concept of visibility.

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1. Mindy Weinstein
2. Stephanie Coontz
3. Nate Zinsser
4. David Bardsley
5. Faye Begeti
6. George Szpiro
7. Rachel Corbett
8. Michael Sorensen

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