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by 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, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.
This episode of Something You Should Know covers four distinct topics with no clear thematic connection. The first segment addresses earworms—songs stuck in your head—offering practical strategies to remove them faster, sourced from Cleveland Clinic. The second and longest segment features behavioral researcher…
Worth it if you want light, surface-level introductions to conversation skills and optimism, but not if you expect focused, substantive exploration of either topic.
This 27-minute episode features astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discussing fundamental questions about the universe: our origins, our place in the cosmos, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and the ultimate fate of the universe. Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium and host of StarTalk, aims to separate…
Worth it if you enjoy accessible cosmology primers and want a trusted expert's perspective on big existential questions, but not if you're seeking cutting-edge research or deep dives.
This episode of Something You Should Know covers four distinct topics with no clear thematic connection. The first segment addresses when to speak up in awkward social situations—whether to tell someone they have food in their teeth, ask a stranger if they're okay, or share honest opinions about a friend's romantic…
Worth it if you enjoy bite-sized explorations of random trivia and don't mind frequent ad interruptions, or if you're specifically interested in behavioral psychology or finance quirks.
This SYSK Choice episode is a grab-bag compilation covering four unrelated topics in 49 minutes. It opens with a grocery shopping tip from David Zinczenko's "Eat This Not That," promising a simple technique to reduce supermarket bills. The main segment features technology journalist Nicole Kobie discussing why…
Worth it if you enjoy SYSK's eclectic format and want a quick sampler of four loosely related topics, but not if you're seeking substantive exploration of any single subject.
This episode of Something You Should Know tackles three distinct topics. The first segment explores risk-taking through economist Allison Schrager, author of "Worth the Risk: The Seven Myths That Keep Us from Taking the Chances We Need to Take." Schrager challenges the narrative that the world has become riskier and…
Worth it if you're interested in behavioral economics, personal psychology, or challenging your own limiting beliefs about risk-taking.
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This 24-minute episode of Something You Should Know explores the psychology of gossip with guest Frank McAndrew, a leading researcher on the topic and Professor of Psychology at Knox College. The episode challenges the common perception that gossip is purely petty or harmful, arguing instead that it serves legitimate…
Worth it if you're curious about the social science behind everyday behavior and want a quick, non-judgmental take on why humans gossip.
This episode of Something You Should Know covers four distinct topics in a 49-minute runtime. The first segment addresses a practical tech problem: why phone screens appear dark or black when viewed through polarized sunglasses, and offers a simple solution. The second and longest segment features Pamela Meyer, a…
Worth it if you enjoy quick, bite-sized explorations of social psychology and enjoy novelty facts, but not if you want substantive deep dives.
This episode of Something You Should Know is a curated collection of four loosely connected segments exploring quirky aspects of human and animal behavior, plus brain science. The first segment examines what posture—specifically shoulder position—communicates about confidence, stress, and uncertainty, drawing on…
Worth it if you enjoy bite-sized popular science on pets and productivity and don't mind frequent ad interruptions.
This episode of Something You Should Know covers four distinct health and food topics. It opens with a brief first-aid segment on nosebleeds, correcting the common misconception that you should tilt your head back (you shouldn't). The main content focuses on two substantial interviews: Michelle Gielan, a positive…
Worth it if you want bite-sized health tips and don't mind a scattered format with frequent ad breaks, or if you're specifically interested in one of the two main topics.
This 25-minute episode explores the negativity effect—a well-documented psychological phenomenon where negative experiences, criticism, and bad news disproportionately influence our thoughts, memories, and decisions compared to equally positive events. The episode features John Tierney, a journalist and co-author of…
Worth it if you want a quick, relatable primer on why negativity dominates your thinking and concrete ways to rebalance your perspective.
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This episode of Something You Should Know covers four distinct science topics in a magazine-style format. The first segment explores why fingers and toes become cold while the rest of the body feels warm, explaining that this is a deliberate physiological response to protect vital organs. The second and longest…
Worth it if you enjoy bite-sized science explainers and are curious about sleep anxiety or consumer psychology, but not if you want deep dives or minimal interruption.
This episode of Something You Should Know is a grab-bag compilation covering four unrelated topics. The first segment discusses the hygiene concerns of physical cash versus the benefits of a cashless society, sourced from Elizabeth Scott's food poisoning prevention guide. The second and longest segment features author…
Worth it if you enjoy bite-sized overviews of random topics and don't mind frequent ad interruptions, but skip it if you want focused, in-depth exploration of the promised subjects.
This episode of Something You Should Know covers three distinct topics. The first segment explores the science of smell and memory, examining why certain scents can vividly transport us to specific moments in time and trigger emotional responses more powerfully than visual cues. The second and longest segment features…
Worth it if you enjoy bite-sized explorations of random curiosities and don't mind frequent ad breaks interrupting the flow.
This 23-minute episode of Something You Should Know explores quirks of human cognition and perception, hosted by Art Markman, a psychology and marketing professor from the University of Texas at Austin. The episode promises to tackle several interconnected questions about how the brain works behind the scenes: Why…
Worth it if you enjoy bite-sized psychology primers and don't mind frequent ad breaks, or if you're new to cognitive biases and want a gentle overview.
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