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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.
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- 3 days agonarrative26 min4-min read
SYSK TRENDING - Why Young People Dread Adulting
Growing up once felt like freedom, but today's young people often dread 'adulting'—a term capturing the overwhelming weight of responsibilities. Julie Lythcott-Haims argues this fear stems from over-parenting, economic barriers, and a loss of agency, and offers a compassionate roadmap for reclaiming adulthood as empowering rather than oppressive.
- 4 days agonarrative48 min5-min read
Why People Misunderstand You (Even When You're Clear) & The Secret Life of Leaves
Miscommunication is inevitable in human relationships, but it's not a flaw — it's an opportunity for deeper connection and growth. By understanding the science behind misunderstandings and applying practical strategies like numbered questions or assuming positive intent, we can improve our relationships and even become more likable through small imperfections.
- 6 days agosolo53 min4-min read
When Pleasure Backfires & The Truth About Losing Weight - SYSK Choice
Just 15 more minutes of sleep per night can significantly impact academic performance and overall well-being, and our brains are not adapted to today’s world of infinite pleasure, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. The solution lies in rebalancing the brain’s pleasure-pain system through intentional abstinence and effortful activities, while sustainable weight loss requires rejecting fad diets in favor of long-term, whole-foods-based eating patterns supported by behavioral strategies and social awareness.
- 1 weeks agoconversational47 min5-min read
Should You Tip for Takeout? & The Weird Ways People Get into The Guinness Book of World Records
This episode of Something You Should Know explores the psychology behind everyday social decisions—like tipping for takeout, reclining airplane seats, and letting people cut in line—and examines how social norms and personal judgment shape our behavior. It also dives into the inner workings of the Guinness World Records, revealing how records are verified, why some are rejected, and the emotional stories behind them.
- 1 weeks agointerview24 min5-min read
SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Body Language
Body language isn't about rigid rules like 'crossed arms mean defensiveness' or 'looking away means lying.' According to expert Scott Rouse, it's about understanding context, establishing baselines, and observing clusters of behaviors to detect stress, interest, or discomfort—without jumping to conclusions. The real power of body language lies in reading patterns, not isolated gestures.
- 1 weeks agoconversational47 min5-min read
The Technology That Gets You to Pay More & The Good News About Envy
This episode of Something You Should Know explores two powerful but often misunderstood forces shaping modern life: surveillance pricing, where companies use personal data to charge different prices to different consumers, and envy, a socially stigmatized emotion that may actually offer valuable insight into personal desires and growth. Host Mike Carruthers interviews Lindsay Owens, who exposes how personalized pricing undermines fair markets, and Stacey Kim, who reframes envy as a constructive emotional signal rather than a moral failing.
- 1 weeks agonarrative47 min6-min read
Why Crowds Change Who You Are & The Mystery of How Life First Began- SYSK Choice
This episode of Something You Should Know explores two major scientific and social themes: the misunderstood psychology of crowd behavior, debunking the myth of 'mob mentality,' and the scientific quest to understand how life originated from chemistry on early Earth. The discussion challenges long-held assumptions with evidence and expert insight.
- 2 weeks agoconversational48 min6-min read
The Surprising Science of Enjoying Food & Why We Need to Know Why
This episode of Something You Should Know explores two major themes: the science behind why food is enjoyable — particularly how texture, contrast, and construction affect taste — and the psychology of explanation, including why we crave understanding and how we evaluate whether an explanation feels satisfying. Food expert Dan Pashman and psychologist Tania Lombrozo provide deep dives into their respective fields, revealing how subtle design choices in food and reasoning shape our everyday experiences.
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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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