Transcripts for Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media

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 you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, e…

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How to Have Great Conversations & The Surprising Truth About Optimism

2026-10-08 · 48 min

Ever get a song stuck in your head that simply will not leave? That’s an earworm, and while it will eventually fade away on its own, there are some things you can do to help get rid of it sooner. List...

SYSK TRENDING -The Intriguing Mysteries of the Universe

2026-10-06 · 27 min

There are some questions about the universe that are almost too big to wrap your head around. Why are we here? How did everything begin? Are we alone — or is there intelligent life somewhere else? Cou...

When to Speak Up and When to Stay Quiet & Why Smart Investors Do Crazy Things

2026-10-05 · 50 min

What are spiders doing inside your home? You’ve probably spotted a few crawling around, especially in the fall. But contrary to what you might assume, many of those spiders didn’t just wander in from ...

The Tech of Tomorrow That Never Arrived & The Remarkable History of Teeth - SYSK Choice

2026-10-03 · 49 min

Groceries are expensive, but there is a surprisingly simple way to leave the supermarket with a smaller bill — and it has less to do with what you buy than how you shop. I begin this episode with a te...

How to Take Smarter Risks in Life & The Lies You Tell Yourself

2026-10-01 · 48 min

You’ve probably seen the warning on your passenger-side car mirror: “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” Which raises an obvious question: Why put a mirror on your car that deliberately di...

SYSK TRENDING - Why Gossip Is Actually Good for You

2026-09-29 · 24 min

Who doesn’t like a bit of juicy gossip? We tend to think gossip is petty, mean or something we probably shouldn’t be doing. Yet practically everyone gossips—and it turns out there are some very good r...

How to Read a Room Like a Pro & The Surprising Truth About Self-Esteem

2026-09-28 · 49 min

If you’ve ever tried to look at your phone while wearing sunglasses and found the screen strangely dark—or even completely black—there’s a fascinating reason why. And you don’t necessarily have to tak...

Why Pets Behave So Strangely & The Surprising Rhythm of Your Brain - SYSK Choice

2026-09-26 · 50 min

How is your posture right now? If your shoulders are slouched, you may be sending a message to other people that you never intended to send. Your shoulders can communicate confidence, uncertainty, str...

How Optimism Works in Tough Times & The Curious Story of Breakfast Cereal

2026-09-24 · 49 min

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 ble...

SYSK TRENDING - How the Negativity Effect Rules Us

2026-09-22 · 25 min

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 ...

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