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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Feb 14, 2026 • 50min
The Secrets Twins Share & Subtle Money Mistakes to Avoid-SYSK Choice
Vivian Tu, entrepreneur and personal finance creator who founded Your Rich BFF Media and wrote Rich AF, and Helena de Bres, philosophy professor and identical twin who studies twinhood, join for a wide-ranging chat. They explore why humor signals attraction, what twinhood really feels like versus myths, practical money mistakes and habits to avoid, plus a few clever pen-fixing tricks.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 50min
How to Find True Love & Why Some People Pursue Impossible Goals
Mark Medley, journalist and author who profiles people chasing unlikely, long-term goals. Paul Eastwick, UC Davis psychology professor studying attraction and long-term relationships. They discuss what really predicts lasting attraction, why apps and first impressions mislead, how vulnerability and social networks build closeness, and why some people devote lives to goals they know may never be achieved.
Feb 10, 2026 • 26min
Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - The Science of Sleeping, Breathing, and Hydration
Michael Breus, a double-board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep specialist known for books on sleep, breathing, and hydration, joins to explore practical tweaks to daily basics. Short tips cover timing and quality of hydration, 4-7-8 and belly breathing for calm, syncing sleep with your chronotype, and simple fixes for snoring and better sleep routines.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 50min
The Automatic Path to Wealth & How to Beat Self-Doubt
David Bach, bestselling personal finance author known for The Automatic Millionaire, gives a quick case for automatic saving and why tiny habits compound into big wealth. Short, practical tactics on pay-yourself-first, emergency funds, and simple retirement moves are covered. Shadé Zahrai, behavioral researcher and author, explores where self-doubt starts and how to build lasting self-trust. Plus, a quirky bit on the tiny creatures in our homes.
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Feb 7, 2026 • 48min
Why Everything We Do Matters & The Importance of Big Tech Oversight - SYSK Choice
Tom Wheeler, former FCC chair and venture capitalist, breaks down why Big Tech needs new rules and who should set them. Brian Klaas, UCL political scientist and author, explores how tiny, random moments can redirect our lives. They discuss tech oversight, data control, experimentation, chaos, and how small choices ripple outward.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 48min
Why We Buy Cheap Stuff - Then Regret It & Important Clues About Your Health
Juliet Starrett, attorney and pro athlete who champions everyday movement for longevity. Wendy Woloson, historian of material culture who traces America’s love of cheap goods. They unpack why we hoard novelty items and how cultural forces and retail tactics drive it. They also explore simple daily movement, step goals, and easy mobility habits that matter more than gym sessions.
Feb 3, 2026 • 19min
Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - Finding Your Motivation
Daniel Pink, author and speaker on work and human behavior, explains what really drives motivation. He discusses why autonomy, mastery, and purpose matter. He shares practical stories and small steps organizations and individuals can use to spark creativity and sustain effort. The conversation highlights research that challenges reward-and-punishment approaches.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 50min
The Human Need to Matter & The Enduring Appeal of Cats
Jennifer Breheny Wallace, an award-winning journalist on relationships and well-being, and Jerry Moore, an archaeologist who writes about human-animal history, join to discuss why feeling significant matters and how cats became enduring companions. They explore when mattering falters, a simple nightly practice to notice it, cats’ surprising domestication story, ancient bonds, and the signals people often miss.
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Jan 31, 2026 • 50min
Our Strange Relationship With Robots & What is Confidence? - SYSK Choice
Viv Groskop, writer, comedian and executive coach who trains people to access authentic confidence. Eve Herold, award-winning science writer who studies human-robot interaction. They discuss why we treat robots like people and the risks that creates. They explore practical social robots, how lifelike features sway us, and simple ways to access and project confidence in high-pressure moments.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 51min
Why You Click With Some People & How to Pursue Anything with Excellence
Kate Murphy, journalist exploring why people click, explains interpersonal synchrony and what sparks effortless connection. Brad Stulberg, performance coach and author, breaks down true excellence versus pseudo-excellence and how to pursue mastery without burnout. They also discuss phone presence, physiological signs of syncing, focus, vulnerability, and smart prioritization for long-term satisfaction.
