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.
1072 episodes transcribedFinding the right holiday for co-workers can be a challenge. You don't want to spend too much but you want to give something that shows you put some t...
Ever have trouble hearing someone on the phone so you cover your other ear to block out the noise? This episode explains why there is a much better wa...
You have probably heard that it not a good idea to allow your dog to sleep on the bed. Despite what the experts say, I am going to begin this episode...
If you have a male doctor who wears a tie, that tie could come into contact with you as your doctor examines you. This episode begins by explaining w...
With people drinking more around the holiday season, it is important to realize that not all drinks are created equal. This episode begins with some i...
Who doesn’t struggle occasionally to remember important things – like names or passwords or what to get at the grocery store? This episode begins with...
You have likely heard the advice that you should get an annual physical exam from your doctor and you should go to the dentist twice a year for a chec...
Your siblings have had an important impact on you, whether you realize it or not. This episode begins by talking about how brothers and sisters can af...
What’s the best seat in a movie theater? While people do have their own preferences, there actually is one “best seat in the house” at least for the a...
What’s the difference between an antique, a collectible and a vintage item? This episode begins with a brief and helpful explanation. https://www.anti...
If you are booking a commercial flight, what is the best seat to choose? You might want to look at row 49. Listen as I explain why flight attendant Sa...
Is it possible to work and stay focused in a messy office or environment? This question has actually been tested by researchers at Princeton to see. L...
There are a lot of benefits to being a happy person. This episode begins by discussing one more reason to look at the bright side of life that can rea...
Becoming a homeowner is a big goal for so many people. It is part of the American dream. But is owning a home always better than renting? This episode...
It is called the “psychology of requests.” That is, if you want someone to do something for you, it is all about how you phrase it. This episode begin...
Passwords are a real pain. If it is too random, you can’t remember. If you it too easy, you could easily be hacked. So this episode begins with a simp...
Taking a daily multivitamin seems like it might be good insurance - but is it? This episode begins with a discussion about what taking a multivitamin...
I’ll bet there have been times when someone has offered to help you and you declined. You probably said something like, “No, that’s ok I got it.”? Wel...
Can you actually get sick from being sad? Can prolonged sadness shorten your lifespan? A lot of people think so. This episode begins by looking at the...
It’s called The Pink Tax. It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs more than men’s even though it is exactly the same - except m...
