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by Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media · English

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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The Psychology of Infidelity & How to Improve Your Executive Function

The episode covers three main topics: (1) why people may not notice gradual hearing loss and why regular hearing checks matter; (2) the psychology and science of infidelity, including how unconscious…

20 Aug 2026 · 50m · 17 chapters

SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Physical Intelligence

Physical intelligence—how the brain and spinal cord automatically control movement, how skills persist (like riding a bike), and why varied, complex practice in natural environments improves…

18 Aug 2026 · 23m · 8 chapters

Why So Many People Feel Empty & The Truth About What Humans Should Eat

The episode covers (1) why hot weather can impair thinking and increase irritability, (2) why many young adults report feeling empty and how meaning is tied to brain use and relationships, (3) how…

17 Aug 2026 · 50m · 12 chapters

How to Waste Less Food and Save Money & Why Insects Rule the World -SYSK Choice

“SYSK Choice” covers three segments: (1) why rebooting electronics requires waiting 10–30 seconds, (2) how to reduce food waste and save money, and (3) why insects matter and what’s happening to…

15 Aug 2026 · 55m · 20 chapters

The Hidden Science of Imagination & What AI Still Doesn't Understand

The episode covers (1) the planning fallacy—why people underestimate how long tasks take—and a better method: use past similar experiences; (2) the science of imagination—imagination as a “gap…

13 Aug 2026 · 49m · 15 chapters

SYSK- TRENDING - What Your Dog is Really Thinking

The episode argues that common “dog myths” (like Lassie-style rescue, guilt, or understanding human words) are misleading.

11 Aug 2026 · 19m · 7 chapters

How to Find the Best Airfares Every Time & What Burnout Really Means

The episode covers three main topics: (1) how hunger affects decision-making, (2) how to consistently find cheaper airfare, and (3) what burnout really means (and why the label can be misleading).

10 Aug 2026 · 50m · 11 chapters

The Science of Happier Spending & How to Set Healthy Boundaries - SYSK Choice

This episode of Something You Should Know (with host Mike Carruthers) covers three main topics: (1) what your signature reveals, (2) the science of “happier spending,” and (3) how to set healthy…

8 Aug 2026 · 52m · 16 chapters

How to Stop the Pain of Rejection & How Couples Can Fight Without Falling Apart

Episode 1 (Something You Should Know) focuses on two themes: why pedestrians self-organize to avoid collisions, and how to reduce fear of rejection.

6 Aug 2026 · 46m · 17 chapters

SYSK TRENDING - Mysteries That Science Can’t Explain

SYSK Trending discusses “mysteries science can’t explain,” focusing on dark matter/dark energy, the placebo effect, free will, and the “Wow! signal.”

4 Aug 2026 · 22m · 5 chapters

How Slowing Down Makes Life Better & Why Every Brain Needs Music

Why “slowing down” improves productivity, creativity, relationships, health, and decision-making; plus how blushing functions socially and involuntarily; and why music is neurologically important for…

3 Aug 2026 · 49m · 16 chapters

How to Read People & The Most Extreme Things on Earth – SYSK Choice

The episode is a “SYSK Choice” mix of three segments. First, it covers a study on name-based appearance: children and adults can recognize adult names from photos better than chance, but not…

1 Aug 2026 · 47m · 14 chapters

Why You Don't See What's Right in Front of You & The Surprising Truth About Sidewalks

How people miss what matters (blind spots) and how that affects decisions, plus a legal explainer on sidewalks.

30 Jul 2026 · 50m · 17 chapters

SYSK TRENDING-The Bright Side of Sadness

The episode argues that sadness has “bright side” benefits and should be understood rather than avoided, distinguishing normal sadness states (melancholy, grief, nostalgia) from pathological forms…

28 Jul 2026 · 26m · 8 chapters

Invest Like Warren Buffett & How To Disagree Better

The episode covers (1) investing principles attributed to Warren Buffett—especially investing within your “circle of competence,” using index funds, diversification, buying “wonderful companies at a…

27 Jul 2026 · 49m · 9 chapters

Eat Almost Anything & Still Be Healthy & The Amazing World of Rats- SYSK Choice

This SYSK Choice episode bundles four segments: (1) Mosquitoes: why some people get bitten more—type O blood is preferred; skin chemicals signal blood type; higher body heat and sweat chemicals…

25 Jul 2026 · 50m · 16 chapters

The Science of Charisma & Why Midlife Is Better Than Everyone Thinks

This episode of Something You Should Know covers three topics: why insects circle porch lights, the science of charisma, and why midlife is better than people think.

23 Jul 2026 · 50m · 11 chapters

SYSK TRENDING - Where Did the Hamburger Come From?

SYSK Trending investigates the origin of the hamburger, arguing it likely emerged in late-1800s America rather than Hamburg, Germany, and tracing how the name and “burger” form evolved.

21 Jul 2026 · 23m · 9 chapters

Have We Been Wrong About Posture? & How Memory Champions Think

Two-part episode on (1) whether “good posture” claims are scientifically supported, and (2) how memory champions train their recall.

20 Jul 2026 · 50m · 18 chapters

The Surprising Power of Being Polite & Job Interview Secrets That Really Work-SYSK Choice

The episode covers (1) the placebo effect—how expectations, pill/injection form, and social/verbal cues can change medication outcomes; (2) the science of politeness—why politeness norms persist, how…

18 Jul 2026 · 52m · 18 chapters

The Mystery of Accents and the Dangerous Habit of Rumination

The episode covers three main topics: (1) how door design affects whether people push or pull, using design expert Don Norman’s “Norman Door” idea; (2) why accents exist and what they reveal, arguing…

16 Jul 2026 · 50m · 23 chapters

SYSK TRENDING - A Different View of Success

“A Different View of Success,” arguing that conventional success advice (follow your passion, teamwork, persistence, efficiency) is often misleading; true success comes from humility, competency,…

14 Jul 2026 · 25m · 11 chapters

Has Therapy Gone Too Far? & The Hidden Genius of Birds

The episode is a mix of three segments: (1) how to ask for favors effectively, (2) a debate on whether therapy has expanded beyond its proper scope, and (3) a science interview on birds plus a brief…

13 Jul 2026 · 51m · 12 chapters

The Human Need We're Neglecting & The Mystery of Great Ideas - SYSK Choice

This SYSK Choice episode covers three main topics. First, “digital dementia”: the host explains how heavy screen/device use can shorten attention spans and harm memory and brain connectivity, with…

11 Jul 2026 · 52m · 13 chapters