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 transcribedCan your employer boss spy on you? You bet they can! This episode begins by explaining just how far an employer can go to keep tabs on you and what yo...
The #2 pencil is the one most of us use most of the time. So, why not a #1 pencil? Is there even such a thing? This episode begins with some remarkabl...
Jet lag can cause a trip to get off to a tough start. This episode begins with some simple and effective ways to minimize the effects of jet lag so yo...
I bet everyone has flushed the toilet with their foot to avoid the germs on the handle. I know I have and it turns out to be one of many well-intentio...
“You’re call is very important to us…” Don’t you just hate hearing that? Having to call customer service can be a long and frustrating experience. So,...
What is the purpose of that ball of cotton in your bottle of pills? You probably think you know but I bet you don’t. This episode begins with an expla...
How could using reusable grocery bags affect your body? f you take your own bags to the grocery store, there may be an unintended health consequence –...
You make a countless number of decisions every single day, from what to have for breakfast to what toothpaste to buy. This episode begins with a discu...
Have you ever felt that urge to snoop or eavesdrop on someone? Actually, everyone does it. This episode begins with a brief discussion on why humans a...
What could be cuter than a young child and a dog together? Yet, it could be a very dangerous situation. This episode begins with a warning about leavi...
Putting nitrogen in your car’s tires (instead of just plain air) is kind of a trendy thing. If you ever see those green caps on the tire’s valve stems...
Want to be really happy? If so, it makes sense to ask happy people what makes them happy. So we begin this episode by revealing what happy people say...
Here’s a question for you if you wear a watch. Have you washed it recently? I bet not. So, this episode begins with just how gross and disgusting the...
You already know how important a good night’s sleep is. But how much is enough? This episode begins with some startling information about how just 15...
We all want to save energy and money - but does doing things like turning off lights or unplugging appliances really do much or are there other things...
When you think about preventing skin cancer, you most likely think about sunscreen and limiting sun exposure. But what about diet? Could the right die...
Not all that long ago, just about everyone had a landline home telephone. It had one phone number and everyone in the house used that number. Things s...
Interruptions can be infuriating - especially at work. They can ruin your concentration and your productivity. However, there may be an upside to gett...
Even though you know money is filthy dirty, it can still make you feel good. This episode begins by explaining how the simple act of handling money ca...
Do you hold hands with your mate? If you don’t, you probably should. This episode begins with a brief discussion on the benefits of holding hands - an...
