

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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Jan 25, 2024 • 51min
What Is Culture? & The Problem with Fitness
Explore the influence of culture on human behavior and the significance of brands like Nike in connecting with people on a cultural level. Discover the paradox of exercise belief and lack of participation in America, and the cultural perception and struggles of fitness. Learn about the role of exercise in weight loss and health, and the possibility of making positive changes at any age.

Jan 22, 2024 • 51min
How You Recognize Faces & The Way to Think More Clearly
Discover how environmental factors like utensil weight and color, dish descriptions, and dinnerware shape can impact food flavor perception. Dive into the intriguing world of face recognition, from understanding how we recognize faces to the spectrum of face blindness and super recognition. Explore the challenges and implications of face blindness, including its impact on social circles and attraction. Uncover the mysteries of the Other Race Effect and facial recognition technology. Learn how to think more clearly and make better decisions by understanding the different default modes of thinking.

Jan 20, 2024 • 46min
Why Suffering is Essential & What Free Speech Really Is: SYSK Choice
Learn about strategies to eliminate garlic breath, the concept that suffering makes life meaningful, and an exploration of free speech and its evolution in America.

Jan 18, 2024 • 50min
Odd Differences Between The Sexes & How We Deal With Pests
This podcast discusses strategies for creating secure passwords and explores intriguing differences between men and women. It also delves into the concept of pests, examining why they are considered pests and suggesting they may have something to tell us. Various chapters explore topics such as gender differences in lifespan, the biological variations between men and women, misconceptions about hormones, and the coexistence with wildlife.

Jan 15, 2024 • 50min
Why We Have a Moon & A Better and More Fun Way to Clean
Explore the fascinating mysteries of the moon with Rebecca Boyle. Discover the history and potential of moon exploration. Patrick Richardson shares tips for a joyful approach to house cleaning. Find out how vodka can be an effective and versatile cleaning agent. Learn cleaning tips for different rooms in the house.

Jan 13, 2024 • 48min
How Lifestyle Can Reverse Disease & Making Sense of Numbers: SYSK Choice
Learn how clutter affects your brain and discover the power of lifestyle medicine in reversing chronic diseases. Dr. Dean Ornish shares 4 key lifestyle changes for better health. Chip Heath explains why our brains struggle with numbers and offers tips for better understanding. The podcast also explores the impact of joy, pleasure, and love on reversing heart disease, the connection between lifestyle and premature death, and techniques for making numbers more relatable. Dive into the vastness of space and uncover the truth about misleading food expiration dates.

Jan 11, 2024 • 51min
Spite: For Good and Evil & Why Memory Often Fails Us
In this podcast, they discuss how to remove earworms, the positive effects of spite, and the flaws of human memory. They offer advice on getting rid of songs stuck in your head and explore why people act out of spite. They also delve into the nature of memory and how it can be influenced and distorted over time.

Jan 8, 2024 • 50min
Tightwads and Spendthrifts & Why We Love “Made in America”
Topics include choking under pressure, the psychology of tightwads and spendthrifts in relationships, managing money together, and the implications of outsourcing manufacturing and promoting innovation.

Jan 6, 2024 • 49min
3 Words for Effective Goals & The Generation Myth - SYSK Choice
Topics discussed in this podcast include the impact of workplace temperature on productivity, effective goal setting techniques, debunking generational stereotypes, and the spread of germs through toothbrushes. The podcast challenges the idea of categorizing people based on their generation and emphasizes the importance of clear and specific goals for personal growth and success.

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Jan 4, 2024 • 49min
How to Make Work a Little More Fun & The Science of Staying Young
Learn about the differences in sense of touch between men and women. Discover how making work more enjoyable can improve productivity and satisfaction. Find out simple ways to live longer and stay healthy as you age.


