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SYSK TRENDING: Understanding Déjà Vu
March 31, 2026

SYSK TRENDING: Understanding Déjà Vu

Why déjà vu feels so real, what causes it, and what it reveals about how your brain and memory actually work.
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How You Perceive Colors & The Ways Heat Can Make You Healthy
March 30, 2026

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

How colors affect your mind, why heat can improve health, and a simple trick to boost focus.
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How Your Biases Are Used Against You & How Top Performers Think -SYSK Choice
March 28, 2026

How Your Biases Are Used Against You & How Top Performers Think -SYSK Choice

How your biases are exploited, how top performers think, and why toothpicks may be more dangerous than you think.
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Could You Live on Another Planet? & Why Vet Bills Are So High
March 26, 2026

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

Can humans really thrive in space? And why to do about high veterinary bills
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SYSK TRENDING - A Practical Way to Approach Anxiety
March 24, 2026

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 ...
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Are Your Genes Secretly Controlling Your Behavior? & How to Truly Flourish
March 23, 2026

Are Your Genes Secretly Controlling Your Behavior? & How to Truly Flourish

How genes shape behavior, what it means to truly flourish, and the surprising signals behind first impressions.
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About the Host

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Mike Carruthers

Host/Co-Creator

Something You Should Know launched in 2016 and millions of downloads later, still aims to change your life in every episode. Mike brings you fascinating information and advice on a wide range of topics from the world’s leading experts including Tim Ferris, Alan Alda, Steve Case, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gretchen Rubin, Brian Grazer, Daniel H. Pink & John Cleese, just to name a few. Mike has interviewed thousands of authors, influencers, TED speakers and other experts for the show, uncovering life-changing information in an astute and engaging style all his own, that captivates listeners each week. Named Apple Podcasts’ “Shows We Love” and consistently ranked in Apple's Top Shows, Something You Should Know is one of the most popular podcasts today..