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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Can a Chatbot Replace Human Love? & Why Families Matter So Much
#14 trending · Science
Where do you leave your car keys at night? On the kitchen counter? By the front door? It turns out that where you keep your key fob when you're not driving could actually
Oct 29 48 min
SYSK TRENDING - Why Young People Dread Adulting
#11 trending · Social Sciences
There was a time when kids couldn't wait to grow up. Becoming an adult meant freedom, independence, making your own decisions, and finally being in charge of your own lif
Oct 27 26 min
Why People Misunderstand You (Even When You're Clear) & The Secret Life of Leaves
#15 trending · Social Sciences
Ever send an email asking several questions, only to get a reply that answers just one of them? Or discover that someone completely missed your most important point? It t
Oct 26 48 min
When Pleasure Backfires & The Truth About Losing Weight - SYSK Choice
#28 trending · Social Sciences
You know getting enough sleep is important. But what if you could make a meaningful difference in your health and well-being by getting just 15 minutes more sleep each ni
Oct 24 53 min
Should You Tip for Takeout? & The Weird Ways People Get into The Guinness Book of World Records
Ever meet someone for the first time and then spend the next hour wondering what they thought of you? Did you say the right things? Were you interesting? Did you make a g
Oct 22 47 min
SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Body Language
You are constantly sending signals without saying a word—and so is everyone around you. The way someone sits, moves their hands, looks at you, or suddenly changes their p
Oct 20 24 min
The Technology That Gets You to Pay More & The Good News About Envy
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 t
Oct 19 47 min
Why Crowds Change Who You Are & The Mystery of How Life First Began- SYSK Choice
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
Oct 17 47 min
The Surprising Science of Enjoying Food & Why We Need to Know Why
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 “flash
Oct 15 48 min
SYSK TRENDING -Taking a Tour of the Human Body
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 o
Oct 13 26 min
Why Young Men and Women Don’t Trust Each Other & What Makes Love Last
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
Oct 12 49 min
How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer & Why It Pays to Be Quiet - SYSK Choice
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
Oct 10 49 min
How to Have Great Conversations & The Surprising Truth About Optimism
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 h
Oct 8 47 min
SYSK TRENDING -The Intriguing Mysteries of the Universe
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 intell
Oct 6 26 min
When to Speak Up and When to Stay Quiet & Why Smart Investors Do Crazy Things
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 spide
Oct 5 50 min
The Tech of Tomorrow That Never Arrived & The Remarkable History of Teeth - SYSK Choice
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.
Oct 3 48 min
How to Take Smarter Risks in Life & The Lies You Tell Yourself
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
Oct 1 48 min
SYSK TRENDING - Why Gossip Is Actually Good for You
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
Sep 29 24 min
How to Read a Room Like a Pro & The Surprising Truth About Self-Esteem
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
Sep 28 48 min
Why Pets Behave So Strangely & The Surprising Rhythm of Your Brain - SYSK Choice
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 communicat
Sep 26 49 min
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I absolutely love this podcast! It’s fun, informative, doesn’t go so deep that it gets boring but gives you plenty of insight if you want to do a deep dive on your own. Love the wide range of topics. My favorite podcast!
763948 · Sep 2026
I love lots of podcasts, but some of them drive me crazy, because the host/narrator tends to drop in volume toward the end of a sentence, or uses a lot of vocal fry, or for whatever reason just is not a particularly clear speaker with a consistent cadence. I just found this podcast and was listening for about eight hours of a road trip, and Mike is one of the clearest and most consistent speakers I’ve ever heard. There are way too many very interesting topics that I just can’t get through because the narrator is hard to listen to. Mike is clear, consistent, good volume, good pacing, and a wonderful wide range of fascinating topics.
McGooberGuyThatIsAMime · Aug 2026
I’ve been listening to podcasts since 2009 and have my usual roster of favorites - radiolab, 99% invisible, this American life, how I built it - I don’t recall how i stumbled on this podcast but it’s quickly become a favorite ! I’m pleasantly surprised by the concise nature of the interviews, Mikes relatable style, the diversity in content, and so on. Genuinely grateful to add this to my roster and big appreciation to Mike and the team
Petiteelk · Aug 2026
I discovered this podcast during sequester. Mike Carruthers does an excellent job interviewing a variety of guests in a comfortable, professional manner. He keeps to topic and there's no "filler"-- topics are the focus. His professional experience and presentation is evident and engaging. I have learned about such a variety of things. Some on topics that I would never have thought to look into myself. I look forward to each episode. Thanks Mike!
LaineAmherst · Aug 2026
Just tried listening for the first time and couldn’t make it past the half-way point. The way the host rudely talked over/at and dismissed the guest on the Good Friends episode that came out 2 days ago was off-putting and there were multiple sound editing errors. Seems like you have a lot of cool topics, but I won’t be listening again.
GetOutside23 · Jun 2024
I was excited to try a new podcast that hopefully explored intelligent topics and presented information scientifically, evidence based and unbiased. That is not what I got. The host is unbearably ignorant. As a interviewer it is imperative that you at least do a little bit of background research so you can talk intelligently but he continues to stifle the conversation with uneducated hot takes, and embarrassingly surface level questions. The questions he asks have no critical thinking involved AT ALL. A recent episode when discussing Americans being over worked, he failed to see the purpose of the guest’s argument and close-mindedly pushed back by continuously bringing up the ridiculous example of “what if people want to work” or what some LOVES their work?” How does that at all remotely further the conversation of forced productivity or over worked people? Ridiculous. Will not be listening to this show ever again. For intelligent content GO ELSEWHERE!
Meatbed · Apr 2022
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