Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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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.

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks

    Apologizing seems like the obvious thing to do when you’ve done something wrong. It’s supposed to make things right—and make you feel better. But interestingly, there’s something else that can feel even better than saying “I’m sorry”… and many people do it without even realizing why. https://www.npr.org/2013/04/01/175714511/why-not-apologizing-makes-you-feel-better Every culture has superstitions—lucky charms, rituals, taboos, and beliefs that don’t seem to make logical sense. By definition, they’re irrational. So why do they persist? Why do otherwise rational people still avoid walking under ladders, knock on wood, or carry lucky objects? Heather Alexander, author of The Good Luck Book: A Celebration of Global Traditions, Superstitions, and Folklore (https://amzn.to/3TUWIAe), explains where superstitions come from, why they endure across cultures, and what they reveal about how humans think, cope with uncertainty, and try to influence the uncontrollable. Science isn’t just about big breakthroughs—it’s also full of strange, unexpected discoveries that challenge what we think we know. Some of them sound almost unbelievable: creatures used to heal wounds, simple remedies that actually work, and small moments in history that quietly changed the course of science. Chris Balakrishnan, co-founder of Nerd Nite and author of How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi: Collected Quirks of Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math from Nerd Nite (https://amzn.to/3TXVrIK), shares some of the most fascinating and unusual insights from the world of science—many of which are far more useful than they first appear. If you come across an egg on the ground that appears to have fallen from a nest, your instinct might be to help. But should you? There are a lot of opinions—and some common advice you’ve probably heard. What bird experts actually recommend may surprise you and could change what you do in that moment. https://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/wildlife-emergency-rescue-hotline/how-to-help-orphaned-baby-wild-animals/what-should-i-do-with-eggs PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you’ve tried everything at the pet store –it’s time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to https://Quince.com/sysk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Science Will Win

    8 HR AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Science Will Win

    Introducing The Pace of Science: AI in Cancer Care from Science Will Win. Follow the show: Science Will Win Cancer research is moving faster than ever—but too many patients never feel the impact of that progress. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as one tool that could help change that.  In the Season 6 finale of Science Will Win, Dr. Raven Baxter follows the human journey behind AI in oncology—from the moment of diagnosis to the real‑world barriers that determine access to care.  Along the way, we explore how thoughtfully designed artificial intelligence is reshaping trial design, enrollment, eligibility, and access—helping patients regain agency and bridging the gap between scientific breakthroughs and real‑world cancer care. As the season concludes, one thing is clear: progress matters most when it reaches the people who need it. Featured guests: – Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, Medical Oncologist and Translational Researcher, Mayo Clinic – Jeff Legos, Chief Oncology Officer, Pfizer – Dr. Ravi Parikh, Medical Oncologist; Director, Human‑Algorithm Collaboration Lab – Maya R. Said, Founder and CEO, Outcomes4Me Dive into the episode here: 00:00 – Past episodes introduce us to an emerging tech advancement 04:16 – What is a clinical trial? 07:35 – AI accelerating the pace of oncology 12:42 – Clinical trials and AI: How can it help? 16:17 – A gap between innovation and patient access 19:16 – Maya's story 23:47 – Clinical trials for AI tools  27:54 – Conclusion: building pathways alongside scientific innovation Check out our YouTube channel (@Pfizer) to watch full interviews between Raven & some of the patients featured. Season 6 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Dr. Raven Baxter. It’s produced by Acast Creative Studios. Hosts in this podcast series were compensated for their time. *The content in this episode is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Pfizer does not endorse or sponsor third‑party tools referenced. Patients should not use the tools described as a replacement for discussions with a healthcare provider. Patients should consult their healthcare provider regarding medical decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    What Really Makes Someone Attractive? & When Work Takes Over Your Life

    You’ve heard it a thousand times: too much sugar is bad for you. But what does that actually mean? What is sugar really doing inside your body that makes it so harmful—and why is it so hard to cut back once you start? https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/added-sugar-in-the-diet/ What makes two people feel attracted to each other? Why does chemistry seem to spark instantly with some people but not at all with others? Is love at first sight real—or is something more subtle happening beneath the surface? Dr. Justin Garcia, evolutionary biologist, Executive Director and Senior Scientist at the Kinsey Institute, and author of The Intimate Animal: The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live and Die for Love (https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-Animal-Science-Fidelity-Live/dp/0316594032/) explains the biology and psychology behind attraction, how desire forms, and what science reveals about why we fall for the people we do. Work stress isn’t new—but it does seem to be getting worse. For many people, work no longer stays at work. It follows you home, into your evenings, into your weekends, and even into your thoughts when you’re supposed to be relaxing. Psychologist Guy Winch says this constant mental load is one of the biggest reasons people feel burned out and overwhelmed. With three TED talks viewed more than 35 million times and author of Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life (https://amzn.to/3Nxr9w9), he explains why modern work is so consuming—and what you can actually do to regain control. When you lean in to kiss someone, you instinctively turn your head to one side. It feels automatic—but it’s not random. In fact, the direction you turn may reveal more than you think, depending on who you’re kissing and why. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170717100423.htm PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you’ve tried everything at the pet store –it’s time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠ https://Quince.com/sysk ⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    SYSK TRENDING: Understanding Déjà Vu

    Almost everyone has experienced déjà vu—that strange, fleeting feeling that what’s happening right now has somehow already happened before. It can be subtle or intensely vivid, sometimes even a little unsettling. For a moment, it feels like your brain is replaying reality. But is it just a glitch in memory… or something more? Scientists have been trying to understand déjà vu for decades, and the answers are more fascinating than you might expect. Is it a sign your brain is working correctly—or a sign something is off? Why does it tend to happen in certain situations and not others? And why can it feel so real, even when you know it isn’t? Anne Cleary, professor at Colorado State University and one of the leading researchers studying this phenomenon, joins me to explain what’s really going on inside your brain during a déjà vu experience. She is the author of The Déjà Vu Experience (https://amzn.to/3ErC6Fm), and in our conversation she breaks down the science behind this eerie sensation, why it happens, and what it reveals about how memory actually works. She also has a fascinating TED Talk on the subject you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFAvUkjba-Q If you’ve ever paused mid-moment and thought, “Wait… I’ve lived this before,” this is an explanation you won’t want to miss. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you’ve tried everything at the pet store –it’s time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.dom/sysk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    How You Perceive Colors & The Ways Heat Can Make You Healthy

    That eerie feeling that someone is watching you—even when no one is there—can be surprisingly convincing. It feels almost like a sixth sense. But where does that sensation come from, and can you actually trust it? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10707330/ Color is everywhere, yet it’s surprisingly difficult to pin down. Are we all seeing the same colors—or just calling them by the same names? Why are some colors calming while others feel energizing or even unsettling? Kory Stamper, lexicographer and author of True Color: The Strange and Spectacular History of Defining Color—from Azure to Zinc Pink (https://amzn.to/4boSslv), explores how humans perceive, describe, and emotionally respond to color. Heat is usually something we try to avoid. Too much of it can be dangerous. But emerging research suggests that controlled exposure to heat—through saunas, hot baths, or other methods—may offer surprising benefits. Bill Gifford, author of Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger (https://amzn.to/4lGvRnZ), explains how heat can improve cardiovascular health, boost performance, and trigger powerful adaptations in the body that many people overlook. If you need to stay sharp and focused, one simple habit might help more than you’d expect. It’s easy, inexpensive, and something you’ve probably done before without thinking much about it—but under the right conditions, it can give your brain a noticeable edge. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26075234/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you’ve tried everything at the pet store –it’s time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.dom/sysk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 12min

  6. 28 MAR

    How Your Biases Are Used Against You & How Top Performers Think

    When you walk up to a table with a group of people, you probably pick a seat without thinking much about it. But where you sit can subtly shape how others perceive you and how the interaction unfolds. There’s actually a simple strategy to choosing a seat that can give you an advantage — whether the table is round, square, large, or small. https://lifehacker.com/always-choose-the-best-seat-at-any-multi-person-table-5990596 No matter how rational you try to be, your thinking is shaped by biases you can’t fully escape. These biases influence what you believe, the decisions you make, and even what you consider to be “true.” Alex Edmans, professor of finance at London Business School and author of May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases―And What We Can Do About It (https://amzn.to/3vprIz3), explains how easily our biases can be manipulated by data, headlines, and persuasive stories — and how to become a more careful, independent thinker in a world full of misinformation. When you think of elite performers — Navy SEALs, top athletes, high-level leaders — what stands out is their ability to stay focused, calm, and effective under pressure. That kind of mental discipline may seem out of reach, but it isn’t. Eric Potterat, a clinical and performance psychologist and retired Navy commander who helped design the mental toughness training used by the SEALs, explains how these skills are built. He breaks down the habits and mindset shifts that allow people to perform at a high level — even in stressful, uncertain situations. Eric is author of Learned Excellence: Mental Disciplines for Leading and Winning from the World’s Top Performers (https://amzn.to/3TV4Qka). Toothpicks seem harmless — just small wooden tools to clean your teeth. But they can cause more problems than you might expect. In fact, once you hear what can happen, you may think twice before reaching for one again. https://acedentaloftexas.com/why-are-toothpicks-a-danger-for-your-oral-health PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: Text SYSK to 64000 for your two free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose! DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you’ve tried everything at the pet store –it’s time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Don't keep settling for clothes that don't last! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.dom/sysk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EXPEDITION UNKOWN: We love the Expedition Unknown podcast from Discovery! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  7. 26 MAR

    Could You Live on Another Planet? & Why Vet Bills Are So High

    No one enjoys being in a bad mood. But it turns out that feeling a little down may actually put your brain in a surprisingly useful state. In fact, certain kinds of thinking and decision-making may improve when you’re feeling a little low. https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2017/05/why-bad-moods-are-good-for-you--the-surprising-benefits-of-sadne Could humans really live on another planet or is it just science fiction? We have already begun living beyond Earth—astronauts have spent decades aboard space stations. But what would it really take to live permanently on another planet? The challenges go far beyond rockets and habitats. Scott Solomon, professor at Rice University and author of Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change Our Bodies and Minds (https://amzn.to/4rAAIsd), explains how low gravity, radiation, and isolation could fundamentally alter the human body and mind—and whether we could truly adapt. Podcast: WildWorld with Scott Solomon https://www.youtube.com/@wildworldpodcast If you’ve taken your pet to the vet lately, you’ve probably felt the sticker shock. Costs have climbed, wait times can be long, and many pet owners struggle to access timely care. Why is this happening? Joe Spector, founder and CEO of Dutch (www.dutch.com), explains the forces driving rising veterinary costs, why many pets go untreated, and how telehealth is emerging as a potential solution for more accessible, lower-cost, non-emergency care. –-The segment is sponsored by Dutch Pet Inc. -- Use promo code: sysk for $40 discount off membership. It feels satisfying to squeeze every last drop out of a tube of toothpaste or bottle of shampoo. It feels smart, even virtuous. But does that tiny bit you recover actually make any meaningful difference over time? https://www.consumerreports.org/money/saving-money/easy-ways-to-control-spending-and-save-more-a1037905516/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: Text SYSK to 64000 for your two free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose! DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you’ve tried everything at the pet store –it’s time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠https://Dutch.com⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Don't keep settling for clothes that don't last! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.dom/sysk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EXPEDITION UNKOWN: We love the Expedition Unknown podcast from Discovery! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  8. 24 MAR

    SYSK TRENDING - A Practical Way to Approach Anxiety

    Anxiety has become incredibly common. Many people feel constantly on edge—worried about work, relationships, money, the future, or simply the pace of modern life. The usual advice focuses on calming down, reducing stress, or trying to eliminate anxiety altogether. But Dr. John Delony believes that approach misses the point. Anxiety itself is not the real problem—it’s a signal. Like a smoke alarm going off in your house, the goal shouldn’t be to silence the alarm but to figure out what’s causing it. Dr. Delony argues that anxiety often points to deeper issues such as unresolved conflict, unhealthy relationships, lack of boundaries, or living out of alignment with what really matters to you. When you address those underlying issues, anxiety often begins to ease naturally. Dr. John Delony is a mental health and wellness expert, host of The John Delony Show podcast (https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-dr-john-delony-show), and author of Building a Non-Anxious Life (https://amzn.to/4aabU1G). In our conversation he explains why anxiety may actually be trying to help you—and how listening to that signal can lead to a calmer, more intentional life. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: Text SYSK to 64000 for your two free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose! DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you’ve tried everything at the pet store –it’s time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠https://Dutch.com⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Don't keep settling for clothes that don't last! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.dom/sysk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EXPEDITION UNKOWN: We love the Expedition Unknown podcast from Discovery! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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    Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.2k
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    © 2026 Omnicast Media, LLC
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