Something You Should Know — Podcast Ad Analysis
28 episodes analyzed
3 min ads · 7% of episode is ads
3.2 ads/episode
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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.
PodSkip has analyzed 28 episodes of Something You Should Know, averaging 3.2 ads per episode (7% of runtime).
SYSK TRENDING - What It Means To Be Inspiring
May 19, 2026
Most of us can point to someone who truly inspired us—a teacher, boss, coach, friend, or public figure who made us think differently, push harder, or believe more in ourselves. But what exactly makes…
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Why Walking is More Powerful Than You Think & A Career You May Have Missed
May 18, 2026
Most recipes tell you to preheat the oven before cooking. But why? Wouldn’t it save time to just let the food cook while the oven heats up? There’s actually a very good reason recipes insist on…
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How Your Environment Affects Your Behavior & Curiously Strange Moments In History - SYSK Choice
May 16, 2026
“Your call is very important to us.” Companies say things like this all the time in an effort to sound customer-focused and trustworthy. But do phrases like that actually reassure people—or do they…
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The Truth About Becoming Wealthy & The Hidden Damage of Our Digital Life
May 14, 2026
Most credit cards have that little 3- or 4-digit security code you constantly get asked for when shopping online. It can feel like a nuisance—but that tiny number plays a surprisingly important role…
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SYSK TRENDING - Why Your Consciousness is Unique
May 12, 2026
What if your experience of reality isn’t real—but something your brain is creating? And what does it really mean to be you? It sounds abstract, even a little out there. But scientists are actively…
Why You Hate Uncertainty & The New Science of Living Longer
May 11, 2026
Have you ever struggled with a problem—only to have the answer suddenly appear when you stopped trying? It feels almost like magic, but it’s actually your brain working in a very specific way when…
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How to Get Better at Anything & Why So Many People Like Tattoos - SYSK Choice
May 09, 2026
When buying a car, color might seem like a purely personal choice. But it turns out that picking a less popular color could actually pay off later in a surprising way—especially when it’s time to…
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The Science of Getting Lucky & What People Secretly Google
May 07, 2026
We often hear that we’re all connected by six degrees of separation—that you can link yourself to anyone on the planet through just a handful of people. But with billions of people in the world, how…
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SYSK TRENDING-How to Negotiate by Asking the Right Questions
May 05, 2026
For a lot of people, the idea of negotiating feels uncomfortable—something to avoid if possible. It can feel confrontational, awkward, or even risky. But what if negotiating didn’t have to be that…
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The Trouble with Thinking Outside the Box & What Hunger is Really Telling You
May 04, 2026
Ever feel your phone buzz in your pocket—only to check and find nothing there? It feels completely real, and it happens to just about everyone. But it’s not your phone—it’s your brain playing a trick…
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Do Plants Think? & Why Dining Out Feels So Expensive - SYSK Choice
May 02, 2026
If you ever feel a wave of anxiety or that vague sense of dread, your first instinct probably isn’t to reach for a pain reliever. But there’s evidence that something you already have in your medicine…
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What AI Is Really Good At & That Feeling You Get When You Don’t Fit In
Apr 30, 2026
What makes someone—or something—attractive? It may have less to do with beauty and more to do with how easily your brain can process what you’re seeing. There’s a hidden pattern behind what we find…
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SYSK TRENDING -The Truth About Cynicism
Apr 28, 2026
Being a little skeptical can feel smart. After all, cynics pride themselves on “seeing things as they really are”—not getting fooled, not trusting too easily. But is that actually true? Or does…
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What Is “Now”? & How to Deal with Poisonous People
Apr 27, 2026
What if you followed people for 80 years—tracking their health, happiness, and relationships over a lifetime? That’s exactly what one of the longest-running studies ever has done, and what it reveals…
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How Luck and Chance Shape Your Life & The Science of Slowing Aging – SYSK Choice
Apr 25, 2026
When you buy fruits and vegetables, how much pesticide residue is actually on them? Is it something you should worry about—or not? And does buying organic really make a meaningful difference? Recent…
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Your Body is Smarter Than You Think & How to Calm Anyone Down in 90 Seconds
Apr 23, 2026
Cravings can feel almost impossible to resist—whether it’s something sweet, salty, or just tempting in the moment. Yet, there is a simple and somehow satisfying way to stop yourself or at least eat…
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SYSK TRENDING: What Makes Things Funny
Apr 21, 2026
You probably laugh every day—at something someone says, a scene in a show, or a random moment that just hits you the right way. But have you ever stopped to wonder why something is funny? Why one…
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What Your Attachment Style Reveals & The Trouble with Predictions
Apr 20, 2026
Choosing between two options can feel straightforward. Add a third—and suddenly the decision gets harder. Add more, and it can become overwhelming. There’s a surprising reason your brain struggles…
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How to See What Others Don’t & What Pain Is Really Telling You-SYSK Choice
Apr 18, 2026
Talking on the phone while driving seems harmless—after all, you can talk to passengers just fine. So why is phone use so much more dangerous? There’s something subtle happening in your brain that…
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Has Tipping Gone Too Far? & Why You Don’t Do What You Want
Apr 16, 2026
When updating your resume or LinkedIn profile, it’s tempting to use words that make you sound impressive—terms like “world-class” or “team player.” But hiring managers often see those words very…
SYSK TRENDING: How to Stay Safe in a Dangerous World
Apr 14, 2026
Most people assume they’re safe—at home, out in public, going about their normal routine. But how often do you actually think about what you would do if that sense of safety was suddenly challenged?…
What’s Really Controlling Your Money? & When to Quit
Apr 13, 2026
Most people think they’re good drivers. But there’s one simple thing you can do—or not do—that has a surprisingly big impact on how well you drive. It takes almost no effort, yet skipping it can…
Why Rituals Are So Important & Healthy Living Made Simple – SYSK Choice
Apr 11, 2026
Where do you do your best thinking? It’s probably not where you spend most of your time working. In fact, the environment you choose can quietly influence how clearly you think, how creative you are…
How to Build Confidence Fast & Why You Keep Procrastinating
Apr 09, 2026
Your name is one of the first things people learn about you—but it may also influence how they judge you. Research suggests that people with names that are harder to pronounce can face subtle…
SYSK TRENDING - How to Become More Resilient
Apr 07, 2026
Everyone faces setbacks—moments when things don’t go as planned, when stress builds, or when life just feels heavier than it should. The difference is, some people seem to recover quickly, while…
Why Siblings Turn Out So Different & Why Talking to Strangers Helps
Apr 06, 2026
You can spend $5 on a bottle of wine—or $5,000. But is one really that much better than the other? Or could something else be shaping what you taste in that glass? Researchers have taken a closer…
Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice
Apr 04, 2026
Apologizing seems like the obvious thing to do when you’ve done something wrong. It’s supposed to make things right—and make you feel better. But interestingly, there’s something else that can feel…
What Really Makes Someone Attractive? & When Work Takes Over Your Life
Apr 02, 2026
You’ve heard it a thousand times: too much sugar is bad for you. But what does that actually mean? What is sugar really doing inside your body that makes it so harmful—and why is it so hard to cut…
SYSK TRENDING: Understanding Déjà Vu
Mar 31, 2026
Almost everyone has experienced déjà vu—that strange, fleeting feeling that what’s happening right now has somehow already happened before. It can be subtle or intensely vivid, sometimes even a…
How You Perceive Colors & The Ways Heat Can Make You Healthy
Mar 30, 2026
That eerie feeling that someone is watching you—even when no one is there—can be surprisingly convincing. It feels almost like a sixth sense. But where does that sensation come from, and can you…