Podcasts by Something You Should Know
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.
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SYSK Choice: The Secrets of Motivation & How Effortless Conversation Works from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is it true that nice guys finish last? Sure, there are a lot of successful nice guys but there are a lot of successful jerks too. So which is it? The answer may actually lie somewhere in between. T...
ListenThe Power of Using the Right Words & How to Stop Avoiding Important Tasks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Everyone likes to feel appreciation, and everyone knows just how powerful appreciation can be. However, there is one huge problem with appreciation. This episode begins with an explanation of why ...
ListenEngineering Marvels Right in Your Neighborhood & What It Takes to Be an Expert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I bet you’ve had that experience of waking up just before the alarm goes off. It turns out it isn’t coincidence. Listen as this episode begins with the explanation as to why this happens so often t...
ListenSYSK Choice: The Science of Creativity & How Happiness & Health Work Together from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We humans are programmed to flirt. It’s the beginning of the process that keeps the species going forward. And while some people are clearly better at the art of flirting – there is some science to...
ListenWhy You See the World Differently Than Me & What Cellphones Do to Relationships from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When you get angry, it seems normal to also get upset and maybe start yelling at whoever made you mad. Bad idea. This episode begins with a discussion how on to use anger constructively, so you get...
ListenThe Big Difference Between Being Kind and Being Nice & How Science Really Works from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
People will be more attracted to you if you appear confident. So this episode begins with short list of things you can do easily that will make you feel and appear as confident as possible. http://...
ListenSYSK Choice: Why People Cheat & Get More Done by Being Less Busy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Every time you sit down to eat, several things affect how MUCH you eat and how much you enjoy the food. I begin this episode by revealing how the environment and atmosphere of the room in which you...
ListenThe Myth of American Innovation & The Fascinating Physics of Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The power of the human mind is amazing. This episode begins with a fascinating example of that. It turns out that how people feel about the medication they take determines how well it works. Things...
ListenSYSK Choice: How Music Effects You & Understanding “New Power” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
No one enjoys getting a shot at the doctor’s office. But there is something you can do to ease the pain. We begin this episode with a little strategy that can cut the pain in half. But you have to ...
ListenIndividuality: Why You Are Different & What Exercise Really Does to Your Body and Mind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
People generically call the dates on food packages, “expiration dates.” However, there are different kinds of expiration dates and they mean different things. This episode begins by sorting out wha...
ListenBehind the Scenes at Your Grocery Store & The Difference Between Risk and Uncertainty from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You may be a good driver but there are a lot of bad ones out there. So how do you protect yourself from those people? This episode begins with some interesting intel on where and how serious traffi...
ListenSYSK Choice: The Sleep Solution & How Virtual Reality Is Changing Our Lives from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You obviously know better than to talk on your phone while driving – but you should also tell other people in the car to stay off their phones as well. This episode starts with a discussion on why ...
ListenWhat Makes You Who You Are & Could You Be A Genius? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Everyone knows what “riding shotgun” means. And most people think they know where it came from, which is from the days of stagecoaches. But that is not exactly correct. This episode begins by revea...
ListenWhy Coincidences Happen & Inside the Minds of Thrill-Seekers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you ever wondered why pumpkins are associated with Halloween? After all, they aren’t particularly scary and have nothing to do with ghosts. This episode begins with an explanation of why pumpk...
ListenSYSK Choice:The Secrets Behind Going Viral & Overcoming Social Anxiety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Every kid on the planet is told to, “Eat your veggies – they’re good for you!” Yet, as a parent, you probably shouldn’t say that to your kids. This episode begins with some fascinating research abo...
ListenThe Psychology of Money & Why Attractive People Get Better Treatment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With all we know about how medicine works, we still don’t understand the placebo effect very well. Yet, by all accounts it is very powerful. This episode begins with some interesting research that ...
ListenHow Winning Streaks Work & Focused Success in a Distracted World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Who doesn’t like ketchup? It is one of the most universally loved American foods. Why? This episode begins with some interesting facts and history about ketchup that helps explain why there is a bo...
ListenSYSK Choice: How to Be a Top Performer & The Beauty of Numbers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance covers much more than you probably realize – and it is worth knowing. For example, if you receive counterfeit money – your homeowner’s insurance may likely co...
ListenWhat to Say to Get What You Want & How We Judge People Based on How the Talk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Blue jeans have been in fashion for a very long time. How did that happen? After all, they started out as work clothes. This episode begins by exploring the origins of jeans and how they became so ...
ListenWhat Really Influences Your Food Choices & How Technology Puts Stress On Your Body from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Watching a scary movie can be terrifying and unpleasant. So why do people do it? This episode begins with a discussion on the appeal of scary movies and what watching them actually does for people....
ListenSYSK Choice: What Is The Truth? & How Systems Fail from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have a lot of devices – cellphones, tablets, laptops – and they all need to be charged up constantly. How much does that cost? And how much does it cost to run a television, light bulb or a Tesl...
ListenHow, Why and When Doctors Make Mistakes & How Creatures and People Actually Evolve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When someone is sick or in the hospital, it is customary to send them flowers. Who doesn’t love flowers? But do flowers actually help sick people heal? This episode begins with a discussion on some...
ListenYour Fascinating Sense of Smell & How to Time The Important Experiences in Your Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How many things are taking up space in your house that you will never, ever, ever use again? This episode begins with some simple advice that will help you clear out some things from your home or o...
ListenSYSK Choice: How Luck Happens & Questioning What We Tell Ourselves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
People hate unsolicited advice – and they seldom follow it. Still, that doesn’t stop us from dishing it out to those we are trying to help. Well maybe there is a better and more effective way to in...
ListenOptimizing Nonverbal Communication & Eating For Cognitive Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you flip a coin and it comes up heads a couple of times in a row, chances are you would bet the next flip will come up tails. That is the perfect example of the “gambler’s fallacy.” Because the ...
ListenAmazing Ways Insects Improve Your Life & How Too Much Success Can Be a Problem from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you’ve ever taken over-the-counter cough and cold medicine, you may have noticed that it isn’t always that effective in relieving the symptoms. Recent research indicates that there is something ...
ListenSYSK Choice: Surprising Forces Behind Our Purchases & How to Have Conversations That Matter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Handwriting analysis sounds like it might be scientific. After all some courts allow it during trials and it has helped to convict defendants. But how reliable is it really? When put to the test, d...
ListenUnderstanding The Fear of Missing Out & How to Make Your Immune System Stronger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Your computer keyboard looks a lot like the typewriter keyboard that was invented in the 1800s. The letters are in the same places now as they were then. Why are the letters of the QWERTY keyboard ...
ListenHow The Room You Are In Affects Health and Performance & How to Do What Really Matters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Everyone has felt shy. It really depends on the situation. So how can you get over your shyness so you can engage with the people around you? This episode begins with some excellent advice from one...
ListenSYSK Choice: The Quirkiness of Genius & How Cats Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
TV networks manipulate programs to make more time for commercials – a LOT more time. I’ll discuss that and you might want to watch this YouTube video that demonstrates just how it works. Here’s the...
ListenHacks to Learn Better & Quirks of Your Brain That Drive You Crazy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Where do you keep your car keys at night? This episode begins with an explanation as to why you might want to keep those keys within easy reach of wherever you are sleeping. http://worldofwonder.ne...
ListenUncommon Knowledge You Need to Know & How to Handle All the Paper in Your Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Outdoor cooking and eating can be fun and tasty. Still, there are some potential dangers we all need to be aware of. For example, when was the last time you really cleaned your grill? If you think ...
ListenSYSK Choice: The REAL Motives Behind Our Actions & How Modern Manners Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
So, what’s the deal with high fructose corn syrup? People talk about it a lot. Some say it is horrible for your health while others claim it is fine. But do you know what it actually is? Without st...
ListenWhere Great Ideas Come From & How Diet Affects Your Mood and Mental Health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you have blue eyes, you are related to me! That is just one of the fascinating things I discuss as I begin this episode with a fascinating look at your eyes and how they work so well to help you...
ListenThe Amazing Power of Being Friendly & The Smart Way to Get Out of Debt Fast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When you think of having a meeting, you probably imagine sitting in a room around a table. You may want to change that whole idea. This episode begins by looking at how conducting meetings in a an ...
ListenSYSK Choice: Effective Ways to Deal With Jerks & A Guide to Awesome Smartphone Photos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do you sigh? Usually it is because you feel relief or you are sad or tired. But it turns out there is more to a sigh than you thought. In fact it turns out to be good for you. I’ll explain as I...
ListenHow to Count to Infinity & Why People Believe in Aliens and Other Unbelievable Things from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You already know it is important to drink water to stay healthy. And it also appears that drinking water can make you smarter, too. How? This episode begins by explaining how and you may find the a...
ListenHow to Get People To Tell the Truth & What You Never Knew About Birds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When you learned to drive, you were likely told to keep your hands at 10:00 o’clock and 2:00 o’clock on the steering wheel. Is that really the best and safest place? This episode begins with a disc...
ListenSYSK Choice: Getting Beyond Revenge & How We Misthink Money from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t sing or carry a tune? Kids are often told that and it can really embarrass them and leave a lasting impression. The truth is just about anyone can sing an...
ListenHow the Internet Has Changed Our Language & Kids and Screens – How Much is Too Much? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you ever put a little more gasoline into your tank after the nozzle has shut itself off? If so, you need to hear the beginning of this episode when I explain what topping off your tank could b...
ListenIs Processed Food Really That Bad? & Why We Love to Drive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is there a way to drink without getting drunk or feeling the effects of alcohol? Kinda. This episode begins with the story of how a professional beer taster drinks a lot of beer and stays pretty so...
ListenSYSK Choice: The Secrets of Being Fascinating & Amazing Household Hacks You Never Knew from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You have likely been the victim of the Doorway Effect. It’s when you walk into a room and forget why you walked in there. We start this episode with an explanation of what this is and why it happen...
ListenUnderstanding the Science and Mysteries of the Universe & How to Create a Powerful Apology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A lot of times it seems that being healthy takes a lot of work. This episode begins with some really simple things you can do that will help your overall health that just take a minute and hardly a...
ListenWhat Everyone Needs to Know About Design & The Science of Conversation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ever notice that the more money you have in your wallet, the more likely you are to spend it? Well, it is actually more complicated than that. This episode begins with some interesting psychology t...
ListenSYSK Choice: Why Timing REALLY is Everything & How We Lie and Why from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sure, it’s great to want more money but if you don’t have the time to enjoy it – what’s the point? We begin this episode with a look at why spending more of your money on things that actually creat...
ListenThe Fascinating Ways Things Spread & How Technology Controls You – If You Let It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you ever wanted to get someone to disclose more about themselves? This episode begins with a very simple strategy that will loosen someone up and get them to tell you a lot more about the deta...
ListenHow DNA Works and How It Solves Crimes & Understanding Food Culture from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Don’t you hate it when you put on a mask to go out in public and your glasses get all fogged up? This episode begins with a few tips to keep your glasses clear as a bell while you are wearing a fac...
ListenSYSK Choice: How to Have a Voice You’ll Love & Proven Money Strategies for Every Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do you often find yourself in the slowest line at the supermarket? Me too. Is it bad luck or just your perception? I’ll explore what’s behind this universal annoyance and suggest a better way to ha...
ListenUnderstanding Your Passion and Purpose & Why Messy Relationships Are Often the Best from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some people really love spicy food. Why? This episode begins with an explanation of that and what to do if you put something in your mouth that is way too spicy. http://lifehacker.com/how-to-actual...
ListenHow to Make Change in Life That Really Stick & The Dangers of Relying on Experts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
People tend to like reruns. We like to watch old TV shows and movies over and over again, we often order the same meal at a restaurant that we have had before, we listen to the same songs over and ...
ListenSYSK Choice: Amazing Ways Genes Affect Your Behavior & How Calming Your Brain Makes You Stronger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do you keep stuff? You know, things from your past that you have a hard time giving up even though you don’t use them anymore? This episode begins with some interesting advice on what to keep and w...
ListenHow to Stop Your Thoughts From Ruining Your Day & How to Take Better Care of Your Skin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When you are in the drive-through or waiting for a train to pass, is it better to turn off your car’s engine or let it idle? This episode begins with an explanation and advice on when it becomes mo...
ListenBehind the Scenes of White House Diplomacy & How to Take Advantage of Lucky Moments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do dolphins really have their own language? Why is it warmer in the summer? Does lightning ever strike the same place twice? This episode begins with a short and fun science quiz. Let’s see how wel...
ListenSYSK Choice: Proven Ways to Be Instantly Happier & The Magic of Math from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You probably think you are a good driver. But what do other people think about your driving? Listen to take this simple driving test to see whether or not you do things that really annoy other driv...
ListenHow to Change Your Personality & How to Manage The Faster Speed of Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you have ever gotten a paper cut (and who hasn’t), you may have wondered why a tiny little cut from a piece of paper can hurt so much. This episode begins with the explanation and the best way t...
ListenHow Your Indoor Environment Affect Who You Are & Amazing Ways Language Works from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Everyone has had that "pins and needles" feeling when your foot or arm falls asleep. Why does it happen? A lot of people believe it is because you cut off circulation. But that’s not it. Listen as ...
ListenSYSK Choice: How to Change a Habit & How to Be More Courageous from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You can manipulate your brain to change your mood. How? Biofeedback. For example, when you are happy you smile. But it also works in reverse – if you smile, that makes you happy. And there are othe...
ListenUnderstanding Hunger to Help You Lose Weight & Secrets of Successful Relationships from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What should you do when you get a fever? Some people say you should take medicine to knock it down – some say to leave it alone. Who’s right? This episode begins with an answer to that question. ht...
Listen000 Welcome to Something You Should Know from 2016-08-11T21:23:43
Just a brief hello from Mike Carruthers, host of Something You Should Know. Mike explains the background and history of how the podcast started and what this new podcast is all about. Learn more a...
Listen000 Welcome to Something You Should Know from 2016-08-11T21:23:43
Just a brief hello from Mike Carruthers, host of Something You Should Know. Mike explains the background and history of how the podcast started and what this new podcast is all about. Learn more a...
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