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Something You Should Know

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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#1423
Yesterday · 47 min
How to Have Great Conversations & The Surprising Truth About Optimism
How to have better conversations with anyone, plus Martin Seligman on optimism and taking greater control of your life.
Tuesday · 26 min
SYSK TRENDING -The Intriguing Mysteries of the Universe
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores alien life, our place in the cosmos and some of the biggest mysteries of the universe.
#1422
Monday · 50 min
When to Speak Up and When to Stay Quiet & Why Smart Investors Do Crazy Things
When to speak up, when to stay quiet, and the surprising forces that can cause smart investors to make irrational decisions.
#1421
Saturday · 48 min
The Tech of Tomorrow That Never Arrived & The Remarkable History of Teeth - SYSK Choice
Why flying cars and robots never arrived — and the strange, surprising story of the teeth in your mouth.
#1420
October 1 · 48 min
How to Take Smarter Risks in Life & The Lies You Tell Yourself
How to tell which risks are worth taking and why some of the things you believe about yourself may not be true.
September 29 · 24 min
SYSK TRENDING - Why Gossip Is Actually Good for You
Why we all gossip, the surprising ways it helps us, when it turns nasty, and how to gossip well.
#1419
September 28 · 48 min
How to Read a Room Like a Pro & The Surprising Truth About Self-Esteem
Learn to read any room and uncover the surprising science behind genuine self-esteem and self-worth.
#1418
September 26 · 49 min
Why Pets Behave So Strangely & The Surprising Rhythm of Your Brain - SYSK Choice
Discover what’s behind your pet’s strangest behaviors and why your brain handles different tasks better at different times.
#1417
September 24 · 48 min
How Optimism Works in Tough Times & The Curious Story of Breakfast Cereal
Discover how optimism helps when life gets tough and what’s really behind the cereal you pour into your bowl each morning.
September 22 · 25 min
SYSK TRENDING - How the Negativity Effect Rules Us
Why does one criticism outweigh all the compliments? Discover why your brain gives bad things so much power.
#1416
September 21 · 49 min
Stop Trying So Hard to Sleep & Why New Things Are So Hard to Resist
Why trying harder can make sleep worse, why “new” is so irresistible, plus cold fingers and the purpose of goosebumps.
#1415
September 19 · 46 min
How Horses Shaped History & The Surprising Upside of Laziness – SYSK Choice
How horses transformed civilization, why strategic laziness can help you succeed, plus the dirty truth about cash.
#1414
September 17 · 49 min
Secrets to Getting Great Customer Service & The Curious Story of Remote Controls
How to get companies to actually help when customer service fails, plus the surprisingly curious history of the remote control.
September 15 · 23 min
SYSK TRENDING - Curious Quirks of the Human Brain
Why time speeds up as you age, why ads work even when you resist them, and other fascinating tricks of the human mind.
#1413
September 14 · 49 min
A Smarter Way to Make Big Life Changes & The Strange Rise of the House Cat
A smarter way to make big life changes, the fascinating history of cats & why airplane food tastes so bad.
#1412
September 12 · 49 min
The Secret Life of Gases & Why We Get Hooked - SYSK Choice
The amazing gases that make life possible, plus why some everyday habits become so hard to stop.
#1411
September 10 · 48 min
The Bizarre World of Product Testing & Understanding Highly Sensitive People
The bizarre ways everyday products get tested, plus why some people feel rejection and criticism more intensely.
September 8 · 27 min
SYSK TRENDING - What Makes Someone Credible
Why do we trust some people instantly? The surprising signals that make someone seem credible and believable.
#1410
September 7 · 48 min
The Nocebo Effect: Placebo’s Evil Twin & Weird Facts You Never Knew
How your expectations can make you feel sick, plus strange facts and word origins you probably never knew.
#1409
September 5 · 48 min
Why Secrets Are So Hard to Keep & The Curious Quirks of Language - SYSK Choice
Why secrets are so tempting to tell, who we tell them to, and the strange stories behind the quirks and rules of language.

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