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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers

Booking Overview

Interview-based general-interest educational show focused on practical life advice, fascinating facts, and expert insights across health, psychology, relationships, careers, history, and everyday behavior. PR agencies could credibly pitch published authors, researchers, professors, journalists, and established practitioners with accessible expertise and a strong book or research hook; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 1318

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 29.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kwilliams@omnicastmedia.com

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Host

Mike Carruthers - Radio personality, producer, and creator and host of Something You Should Know, known for interviewing experts and translating research and specialized knowledge into practical takeaways.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, university researchers and professors, award-winning journalists, and established subject-matter experts with credible professional experience and the ability to explain specialized topics in practical, accessible terms.
Required Achievements:  
Authored a relevant book, Conducted or published recognized research, Held a university or institutional leadership role, Built an established professional career, Received journalism or professional awards

Recent Guest Discussions

Joe Shute - Rat History, Intelligence, Adaptability, Survival, And The Animal’s Relationship With Humans.

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne - Sustainable Healthy Eating, Nutrient-dense Diets, And Improving Nutrition Without Restrictive Food Rules.

Margie Lachman - The Psychology Of Midlife, Adult Development, Productivity, And Well-being Across The Lifespan.

Olivia Fox Cabane - The Science Of Charisma, Influence, Confidence, And Learnable Interpersonal Skills.

Chris Carosa - The Disputed Origins Of The Hamburger, Historical Research, Investigative Methods, And Separating Fact From Folklore.

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Something You Should Know
:

SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Physical Intelligence

August 18, 2026

Most of us think of intelligence as something that happens entirely in the brain. But there's another kind of intelligence that lives in your body. It's what allows you to ride a bicycle years after your last ride, catch a ball without calculating its path, type on a keyboard without looking, or instinctively keep your balance on uneven ground. Scientists call this physical intelligence, and it's far more important to your everyday life than you may realize. According to my guest Scott Graft...

Why So Many People Feel Empty & The Truth About What Humans Should Eat

August 17, 2026

Heat can make people do some strange things. It can change your mood, cloud your judgment, and even affect the way you treat other people. Scientists have discovered that hot weather has a surprisingly powerful influence on the human mind—and the effects show up in places you would never expect. Listen as I explain what's really going on and why it's important to know. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/06/heat-affects-mental-health More people today say they feel their lives lack meaning and ...

How to Waste Less Food and Save Money & Why Insects Rule the World -SYSK Choice

August 15, 2026

Ever wonder why you're always told to wait about 10 seconds before turning your phone, computer, router, or tablet back on after rebooting it? Is there really something magical about 10 seconds, or is it just one of those tech myths everyone repeats? The answer has to do with what happens inside your device after the power goes off—and why waiting just a little while can make all the difference. https://www.howtogeek.com/165110/do-i-really-have-to-unplug-my-cable-modem-for-at-least-10-seconds...

Publicly listed emails

kwilliams@omnicastmedia.com

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