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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
Psychology
Mental Health
Health
Decision Making
Artificial Intelligence
Longevity
Confidence
Loneliness
Motivation
Communication
Social Connection
Sleep
On Point
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Uncertainty
Thanksgiving
Happiness
Marketing
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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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Kathryn Jezer-Morton
New York Magazine columnist and author of The Story of Your Life
New York Magazine
Episode: Inside Amazon's Empire & How Social Media Is Rewriting Your Life
Dana Mattioli
Pulitzer Prize-winning Amazon reporter, The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Inside Amazon's Empire & How Social Media Is Rewriting Your Life
Adrian Owen
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Western Ontario, author of Think Before You Think
University of Western Ontario
Episode: The Psychology of Infidelity & How to Improve Your Executive Function
Glenn Hutchinson
Clinical psychologist, behavioral researcher, and author of Unfaithful Minds, The Science and Psychology of Infidelity
Book: Unfaithful Minds
Episode: The Psychology of Infidelity & How to Improve Your Executive Function
Scott Grafton
Neuroscientist, teaches at UCSB; Director of UCSB Brain Imaging Center
University of California, Santa Barbara
Episode: SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Physical Intelligence
Arthur Brooks
Professor at Harvard Business School, columnist, CBS News contributor; author on happiness and meaning
Harvard Business School
Episode: Why So Many People Feel Empty & The Truth About What Humans Should Eat
Dr. Cassandra Vieten
Clinical psychologist and director of research at the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination, UCSD
University of California, San Diego
Episode: The Hidden Science of Imagination & What AI Still Doesn't Understand
Toby Walsh
Professor of artificial intelligence, University of New South Wales; Chief Scientist at its AI Institute
University of New South Wales
Episode: The Hidden Science of Imagination & What AI Still Doesn't Understand
Camilla Gray-Nelson
Dog behavior expert, author of Lipstick & the Leash
Lipstick & the Leash, Dog Training a Woman's Way
Episode: SYSK- TRENDING - What Your Dog is Really Thinking

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

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    5
    McGooberGuyThatIsAMime
    United States14 days 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 States15 days 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 States15 days 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Juggehybergdcbjkkorwacvnmkigec
    United States18 days 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 States18 days ago

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The Psychology of Infidelity & How to Improve Your Executive Function
Q: Glenn, if someone's having an affair and they want to know whether to tell their partner or not, what do you advise?
If there's any real chance the partner will find out somehow, it's usually better to come clean and discuss it honestly; a contrite, genuine conversation can help preserve trust and move toward a closer connection, whereas secrecy tends to destroy trust.
SYSK TRENDING - How to Improve Your Focus
Q: How does flow relate to everyday productivity?
Flow is achieved when you focus on a single meaningful goal at a level just beyond your current ability; it's highly pleasurable and more efficient than scattered attention, but it requires deliberate setup and practice.
SYSK TRENDING - How to Improve Your Focus
Q: So what did you discover about why focus is so hard today?
A combination of our wired environment, constant interruptions, and cultural expectations has multiplied the number of things we juggle, which degrades deep attention. The brain switches rapidly between tasks, reducing overall performance and learning capacity.
SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Physical Intelligence
Q: Hi Scott, explain a little more about what Physical Intelligence is and how it changes our understanding of movement.
Physical Intelligence is the brain's and nervous system's ability to coordinate complex body movements across real-world contexts. It includes how we tune, adapt, and optimize our movements in dynamic environments, not just how we memorize a single skill. It explains why varied, challenging contexts strengthen learning and why even everyday activities require continuous adaptation.
Inside Amazon's Empire & How Social Media Is Rewriting Your Life
Q: Can you give me, through maybe some statistics, the scope of how big Amazon is in terms of the number of employees or sales or however you want to describe it that would give us a sense?
Amazon employs over a million people and has a multi-trillion-dollar market value, with online sales in the US representing a large share of e-commerce, along with dominance in cloud computing and digital advertising.

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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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