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.
Episodes
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Feb 17, 2024 • 49min
Your Incredible Sense of Smell & Overcoming Burn Out - SYSK Choice
Discover the fascinating world of smell - Can you smell fear? How do smells trigger memories? Author Jude Stewart talks about the sense of smell. Jonathan Malesic discusses overcoming burnout in the workplace. Is gut instinct always reliable for decision-making?
Feb 15, 2024 • 49min
Why You Eat When You’re Not Hungry & Predictions and Coincidences
Janine Driver, author of You Say More Than You Think, discusses what message your belly button sends to others. Dr. Jud Brewer, professor at Brown University, explains strategies to stop eating when not hungry. Kit Yates, a senior lecturer of mathematical science, explores the concept of coincidences and predicts our futures.
10 snips
Feb 12, 2024 • 51min
Should You Work for Yourself? & The Science of Creativity
Learn about the benefits of kissing and the misconceptions of starting your own business. Understand the difference between creativity and innovation. Discover the significance of play and humor in fueling creativity. Get space heater safety tips and support the podcast.
Feb 10, 2024 • 52min
Your Mysterious Immune System & Effective Feedback Secrets - SYSK Choice
Discover the mysterious workings of the immune system, including debunking common misconceptions and its ability to kill in minutes. Learn effective strategies for giving feedback, reframing it as a dialogue, and the power of repetition in memory. Also, find out a strategy to appeal to an officer's compassion during a traffic stop.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 48min
The Magic of Telling a Good Story & The Strange Rules of Copyrights
Learn about the importance of car seat safety in winter and the magic of storytelling. Understand the complexity of copyrights and how everything is copyrighted. Explore the art of crafting a compelling story and the impact of effective storytelling techniques. Discuss the concept of intellectual property, fair use, and the challenges of obtaining music copyright permissions. Discover the Oracle vs. Google lawsuit over copyright infringement and the perception of trustworthiness based on eye color.
Feb 5, 2024 • 50min
The Mystery of Twins & What NOT to Do With Your Money
The podcast explores the fascination with twins and debunks myths about their abilities. It also offers unconventional money advice, including the STRIP method for effective money management.
14 snips
Feb 3, 2024 • 52min
A Foolproof Way to Declutter & A History of Timekeeping - SYSK Choice
Learn about the harm of letting your gas tank go on empty, the satisfaction of decluttering your home, and the fascinating history of timekeeping and its importance in our modern world.
Feb 1, 2024 • 48min
How Everything Affects Everything Else & Is Big Tech Out of Control?
Topics discussed in the podcast include the biological effects of touch, the impact of small actions on life outcomes, embracing uncertainty and conducting experiments, the significance of contingency and forced experimentation, the need for regulation of big tech companies, and challenges in regulating evolving industries.
Jan 29, 2024 • 50min
Why Humans Love Robots & The Power of Confidence
Learn how to craft a powerful response to a common job interview question. Explore our fascination with robots and the challenges of creating human-like social robots. Understand the power and importance of confidence and how to boost it. Discover the relationship between social status, happiness, and performance.
Jan 27, 2024 • 50min
How to Instantly Stop Arguments & The High Five Habit - SYSK Choice
Learn why overusing antibiotic cream may not be a good idea. Discover a technique for resolving disagreements effectively. Find out how a simple morning routine can improve your outlook on the day. Explore the surprising correlation between earlobes and heart health. Understand the power of asking for a favor in relationships. Let go of the need to always be right in arguments. Learn about the positive effects of the high five habit.
