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.

PodSkip has analyzed 109 episodes of Something You Should Know, averaging 4.3 ads per episode (10% of runtime).

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The Technology That Gets You to Pay More & The Good News About Envy
Oct 19, 2026
When you delete a spam text, your phone often gives you the option to “Delete and Report.” But have you ever wondered what actually happens when you report it? Who gets the report? Does anyone do…
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Why Crowds Change Who You Are & The Mystery of How Life First Began- SYSK Choice
Oct 17, 2026
Most of us know that driving faster burns more gas. But just how much does slowing down actually save you? The difference is bigger than you might think. And if you drive around with a bike rack…
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The Surprising Science of Enjoying Food & Why We Need to Know Why
Oct 15, 2026
We all have vivid memories of major events from our past — moments we can picture so clearly that we’re certain we remember exactly what happened. They’re known as “flashbulb memories.” But here’s…
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SYSK TRENDING -Taking a Tour of the Human Body
Oct 13, 2026
The human body is full of strange, ingenious, and often overlooked features that keep us alive every second of every day. And some of the most fascinating parts are the ones we rarely think about —…
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Why Young Men and Women Don’t Trust Each Other & What Makes Love Last
Oct 12, 2026
You know that stretch you instinctively do when you first wake up — arms out, back arched, often accompanied by a yawn or a strange noise? Dogs and cats do it too. There is actually a name for it…
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How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer & Why It Pays to Be Quiet - SYSK Choice
Oct 10, 2026
You have seen a dollar bill hundreds of times, but have you ever really studied it? It’s fascinating. And the number 13 plays a prominent role. This episode begins with a short tour of a U.S. $1…
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How to Have Great Conversations & The Surprising Truth About Optimism
Oct 08, 2026
Ever get a song stuck in your head that simply will not leave? That’s an earworm, and while it will eventually fade away on its own, there are some things you can do to help get rid of it sooner…
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SYSK TRENDING -The Intriguing Mysteries of the Universe
Oct 06, 2026
There are some questions about the universe that are almost too big to wrap your head around. Why are we here? How did everything begin? Are we alone — or is there intelligent life somewhere else?…
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When to Speak Up and When to Stay Quiet & Why Smart Investors Do Crazy Things
Oct 05, 2026
What are spiders doing inside your home? You’ve probably spotted a few crawling around, especially in the fall. But contrary to what you might assume, many of those spiders didn’t just wander in from…
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The Tech of Tomorrow That Never Arrived & The Remarkable History of Teeth - SYSK Choice
Oct 03, 2026
Groceries are expensive, but there is a surprisingly simple way to leave the supermarket with a smaller bill — and it has less to do with what you buy than how you shop. I begin this episode with a…
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How to Take Smarter Risks in Life & The Lies You Tell Yourself
Oct 01, 2026
You’ve probably seen the warning on your passenger-side car mirror: “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” Which raises an obvious question: Why put a mirror on your car that deliberately…
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SYSK TRENDING - Why Gossip Is Actually Good for You
Sep 29, 2026
Who doesn’t like a bit of juicy gossip? We tend to think gossip is petty, mean or something we probably shouldn’t be doing. Yet practically everyone gossips—and it turns out there are some very good…
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How to Read a Room Like a Pro & The Surprising Truth About Self-Esteem
Sep 28, 2026
If you’ve ever tried to look at your phone while wearing sunglasses and found the screen strangely dark—or even completely black—there’s a fascinating reason why. And you don’t necessarily have to…
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Why Pets Behave So Strangely & The Surprising Rhythm of Your Brain - SYSK Choice
Sep 26, 2026
How is your posture right now? If your shoulders are slouched, you may be sending a message to other people that you never intended to send. Your shoulders can communicate confidence, uncertainty…
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How Optimism Works in Tough Times & The Curious Story of Breakfast Cereal
Sep 24, 2026
When someone gets a nosebleed, what are you supposed to do? Many of us learned that you should tilt your head back. That’s not a good idea. There are a couple of key actions to take when your nose…
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SYSK TRENDING - How the Negativity Effect Rules Us
Sep 22, 2026
Someone says nine wonderful things about you and one negative thing. Which one are you still thinking about hours later? Probably the negative one. Bad experiences, criticism and unpleasant news seem…
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Stop Trying So Hard to Sleep & Why New Things Are So Hard to Resist
Sep 21, 2026
Why do your fingers and toes sometimes feel freezing cold when the rest of you feels perfectly comfortable? It’s actually your body doing something very deliberate to protect you. Listen and discover…
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How Horses Shaped History & The Surprising Upside of Laziness – SYSK Choice
Sep 19, 2026
We have become much more of a cashless society in the last few years. That turns out to be a good thing because cash is really disgusting. Listen as I explain just how disgusting and you are not…
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Secrets to Getting Great Customer Service & The Curious Story of Remote Controls
Sep 17, 2026
Certain smells can instantly transport you back to another time and place — sometimes more vividly than a photograph ever could. Why is your sense of smell so closely tied to memory, and why are…
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SYSK TRENDING - Curious Quirks of the Human Brain
Sep 15, 2026
Why does time seem to move faster and faster the older you get? Summers that once felt endless suddenly seem to disappear in a flash. There are some intriguing theories about why our perception of…
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A Smarter Way to Make Big Life Changes & The Strange Rise of the House Cat
Sep 14, 2026
Why do leaves turn such spectacular colors every fall? It seems as if the green simply changes to red, orange or yellow — but that isn’t quite what happens. There is a lot more going on inside those…
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The Secret Life of Gases & Why We Get Hooked - SYSK Choice
Sep 12, 2026
Some very popular drinks can do a surprising amount of damage to your teeth. Which ones are the worst offenders? This episode begins with what certain drinks do to your tooth enamel and some simple…
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The Bizarre World of Product Testing & Understanding Highly Sensitive People
Sep 10, 2026
When the power goes out, how long will food in your refrigerator and freezer stay safe? And how bad is it to open the door and check? Consumer Reports has some useful answers that could save you from…
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SYSK TRENDING - What Makes Someone Credible
Sep 08, 2026
Why do you believe some people almost immediately, while others make you skeptical? You might assume credibility comes down to expertise, experience and having the facts on your side. But there is…
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The Nocebo Effect: Placebo’s Evil Twin & Weird Facts You Never Knew
Sep 07, 2026
Have you ever been completely stuck trying to solve a problem or come up with a new idea? There is a remarkably simple thing you can do that research shows can get your creative juices flowing. And…
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Why Secrets Are So Hard to Keep & The Curious Quirks of Language - SYSK Choice
Sep 05, 2026
Eye contact can be tricky. Too little can make you seem bored or distracted. Too much can get uncomfortable fast. So what is the right amount? This episode begins with some fascinating research on…
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The Surprising Power of Swearing & How to Build Confidence Fast
Sep 03, 2026
Want to significantly improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep? There is one surprisingly simple thing you can do during the day that may actually help you sleep better that night. And…
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SYSK TRENDING - Are The Added Ingredients In Food All That Bad?
Sep 01, 2026
Processed food has gotten a pretty terrible reputation. We’re warned to avoid foods with long ingredient lists, mysterious additives and chemical names we can’t pronounce. “Ultra-processed” has…
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How to Get Better Healthcare & The Strange Ways Weather Affects You
Aug 31, 2026
Ever notice that the trip home often seems shorter than the trip there—even when the distance and travel time are exactly the same? It happens so often that researchers have given it a name: the…
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How Music Can Actually Heal You & The Skills Technology Is Stealing - SYSK Choice
Aug 29, 2026
You probably know that light, noise, temperature and stress can all interfere with your sleep. But what about the moon? Strange as it sounds, some research suggests people really do sleep differently…
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