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.
1204 episodes transcribedWhat’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...
Can 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...
