Episodes 1,279
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (4,225)
Since Aug 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Why You Put Things Off & The Myth of Criminal Profiling

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SYSK TRENDING - The Power of Validation

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The Truth About Love at First Sight & What the UFO Videos Actually Show

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Fear can save your life—or quietly ruin it.. Fear keeps you alert, helps you avoid danger, and in many situations can literally save your life. Without fear, humans probably wouldn’t survive very…

When What You Said Isn’t What They Heard & The Real Way People Get Ahead

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This Is Why You Dream & The Benefits of Solitude – SYSK Choice

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SYSK TRENDING - The Dangers of Collective Illusions

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Humans are social creatures, and one of our strongest instincts is to fit in with the group. We want to belong. We want approval. And often, we assume that if enough people appear to believe…

Why Humans Crave Rituals & How Music Transports Your Mind

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How to Make Better Friends & Cleaning Myths That Waste Your Time - SYSK Choice

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Your Hormones Control More Than You Think & How Big Mistakes Shape You

May 21, 2026 51m

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SYSK TRENDING - What It Means To Be Inspiring

May 19, 2026 27m

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Why Walking is More Powerful Than You Think & A Career You May Have Missed

May 18, 2026 47m

Most recipes tell you to preheat the oven before cooking. But why? Wouldn’t it save time to just let the food cook while the oven heats up? There’s actually a very good reason recipes insist on…

How Your Environment Affects Your Behavior & Curiously Strange Moments In History - SYSK Choice

May 16, 2026 51m

“Your call is very important to us.” Companies say things like this all the time in an effort to sound customer-focused and trustworthy. But do phrases like that actually reassure people—or do they…

The Truth About Becoming Wealthy & The Hidden Damage of Our Digital Life

May 14, 2026 49m

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May 09, 2026 50m

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