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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 Proven Magic of Being Outdoors & The Curious History of A, B, C

The episode is a multi-topic “Something You Should Know” segment covering: (1) why many ballpoint pen caps have a tiny air hole (BIC introduced it in 1991) to prevent suffocation if inhaled; (2) an…

9 Jul 2026 · 49m · 15 chapters

SYSK TRENDING-How Your Circadian Rhythm Runs Your Life

How circadian rhythm (the body’s internal 24-hour clock) regulates mood, memory, metabolism, immune function, and decision-making, and what happens when schedules (especially night shifts) conflict…

7 Jul 2026 · 25m · 9 chapters

Why Pain Isn't What You Think It Is & The Disappearing Joys of Everyday Life

The episode covers (1) how snap judgments about people may be influenced by eye color-related facial cues, (2) “new science of pain” arguing pain is constructed by the brain and is biopsychosocial…

6 Jul 2026 · 49m · 13 chapters

Why Some Ideas Change the World & Black Holes: Science’s Greatest Enigma - SYSK Choice

This SYSK Choice episode mixes practical “smart choices” with two main segments: lottery strategy, startup “pattern breakers,” and a science explainer on black holes.

4 Jul 2026 · 51m · 13 chapters

How Your Beliefs Control Your Future & Why Climate Solutions Need a Rethink

Beliefs shape outcomes—how optimistic beliefs can change life trajectories and how climate action should be reframed from guilt/sacrifice to joyful, high-impact choices.

2 Jul 2026 · 49m · 19 chapters

SYSK TRENDING - The Extraordinary Benefits of Watching Sports

SYSK Trending explores “extraordinary benefits of watching sports,” arguing sports fandom boosts mental health and social well-being, and plays roles in major societal events.

30 Jun 2026 · 26m · 12 chapters