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.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Why dating distrust is rising—and what long-term couples do differently
This episode looks at the growing distrust between young men and women, why dating and marriage are declining, and what that could mean socially. It also explores practical ways couples can sustain desire and connection, with quick detours into why stretching feels so good and why ice can taste like dinner.
Laundry fixes, quiet-time benefits, and the surprising story behind baby carrots
This episode covers smarter clothing care, why silence can improve your day, a quick look at the symbolism on the U.S. $1 bill, and the truth about baby carrots. It mixes practical advice with everyday curiosities that could save money, reduce stress, and clear up common misconceptions.
Better small talk, smarter optimism, and why your brain tunes things out
This episode explores three everyday mind puzzles: how to become a stronger conversationalist, what optimism really means, and why certain sounds fade into the background. Vanessa Van Edwards and Martin Seligman bring practical ideas that connect social skill, mindset, and attention.
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on the universe’s biggest unanswered questions
The episode explores cosmic mysteries like how the universe began, whether intelligent life exists elsewhere, and how everything might end. Neil deGrasse Tyson focuses on the line between established science and open speculation while putting humanity’s place in the cosmos into perspective.
Awkward honesty, irrational investing, and the surprising truth about fall spiders
This episode explores when speaking up helps and when silence is better, why smart investors still make irrational choices, and what’s really behind the spiders and canned pumpkin you notice in fall. It mixes practical social science, behavioral finance, and seasonal curiosities.
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