Best Mike Carruthers / OmniCast Media / Cumulus Podcast Network Podcasts (2023)

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Shhh! The Amazing Benefits of Being Quiet & Why You Get Cravings 50:05

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This is going to sound weird but a good time to make a decision is when you have the urge to go to the bathroom. You are probably wondering; how can that be? What’s the connection? This episode begins with a discussion that will make sense once you hear it. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/full-bladder-better-decisions-controlling…

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What The Voice Inside Your Head is Really Saying & What is Normal? 50:11

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It is common for your mind to wander. That’s what people do, especially if they are not doing anything that requires deep thought or concentration. But letting your mind wander could be causing you harm Listen and I will explain why. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101111141759.htm You probably talk to yourself a lot. And often the thi…

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SYSK Choice: The Universe’s Biggest Questions Answered & A Fascinating Study of Pain 52:50

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No one likes to throw away milk because it went bad. What you may not know is that there is a little trick that can help your milk last longer and I begin this episode by telling you what it is. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7673247/The-ways-groceries-fresh-longer.html Have you ever asked those big questions like - Who are we? Why are …

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The Magic Words To Get What You Want & Why You Get Headaches 51:38

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Groceries are expensive. So this episode begins with a very effective and uncomplicated strategy that can save you a ton of money at the supermarket with just a little effort. Source: https://www.grocery.com/the-grocery-game/ When you want to communicate, connect or influence people, certain words are more impactful than others. In fact, there is a…

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What Marketers Can Tell From The Sound of Your Voice & What It Means to Be Healthy 49:20

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If you are having a bad day, you might want to try washing a particular body part. It appears it helps even though it makes no sense. Listen and I will tell you what it is. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21707206/ Imagine if marketers could tell things about you just by the sound f your voice? Well, it is not only possible, it is being done right …

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SYSK Choice: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon & Healthier Relationship Fighting 52:56

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It’s not too early to think about Mother’s Day. It’s not that far away. So, who started it? How did it all begin. Listen as I begin this episode with a brief explanation of the origins of Mother’s Day and how it got pretty nasty for a while. https://www.rd.com/list/history-of-mothers-day/ Who doesn’t enjoy a good laugh? And laughing also turns out …

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Crypto, Blockchain and NFTs Made Simple & The Story of The Oscars 51:20

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At the start of a relationship, how important is that first kiss? This episode begins with some interesting statistics that show the significance and long-term potential of being a good kisser. Source: The Science of Kissing by Sheril Kirshenbaum (https://amzn.to/3J35RkN). By now you have heard terms like cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, digi…

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Science Myths A Lot of People Still Believe & The Strange Story of the Polygraph 50:11

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Can trees fight crime? Apparently so - at least some types of crime. Although no one is exactly sure how. Listen and I’ll explain. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2019/04/trees-crime-cincinnati-philadelphia-ida-b-wells-chicago/ Is it true that a goldfish has a 3 second memory? Or that lightning never strikes the same place twice? Of course,…

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SYSK Choice: Why You Should Listen to Your Fears & How Dogs Can Detect Disease 54:23

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Cat owners are well aware that cats like to hunt, kill and bring home birds and mice as a trophy. There is something cat owners can do to help reduce the number of times that happens. This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210211113943.htm You must be afraid of something -right? In fact, we are all ha…

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How You Perceive the World Isn’t Quite Right & Why Productivity is Very Overrated 50:02

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Being left-handed or right-handed actually impacts how you make decisions. So how can that be? This episode begins with the explanation. http://casasanto.com/papers/Casasanto&Chrysikou_2011.pdf Many birds see colors you can’t see. Dogs smell things you can’t even imagine. Some animals can sense the magnetic fields of the earth - yet we couldn't pos…

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Why You Are SO Not the Person You Used to Be & How to Face the Unknown 50:36

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Go to any drug store and somewhere you will see the initials Rx. You probably assume it has to do with medicine or prescriptions or something. But why Rx? What do those letters stand for. This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/06/rx-mean-come/ You are not the person you used to be. And you are not the…

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SYSK Choice: The Secrets to Speaking With Confidence & Valuable Food Safety Tips 52:25

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Think of all the batteries you use in your home for all your remotes and clocks and flashlights. We all go through a lot of batteries and as you are aware, they aren’t cheap. This episode begins with some interesting facts and myths about batteries you likely never knew. http://www.greenbatteries.com/ It does seem that most people don’t like their …

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How Your Memory Works and Sometimes Doesn’t & What Humans Are Made Of 51:20

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The simple act of touching other people – by hugging or a high five or putting your arm around someone – is very powerful. This episode begins by explaining the power of touch and how it improves all of our lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R9qyWEJuDI Our memories are incredible… sometimes. And sometimes they fail us miserably. So how does me…

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What Makes People Like You & The Power and Benefits of Asking for What You Need 47:22

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You know when you see a really good dancer? What separates the good ones from the not-so-good ones? Well, it is all about one specific part of the body. I start this episode by telling which body part that is and why it is so important. http://www.nature.com/articles/srep42435 Ever wonder why some people are so much more likable than others? Nichol…

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SYSK Choice: How to Be Ready for Your Big Moment & Making Sense of Statistics 53:06

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Why are there potholes? Did you know there actually is a “pothole season” when they are more likely to occur? This episode begins with a discussion on one of every drivers’ nemesis – potholes! https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/642198/reason-roads-have-potholes We all have big events in life we need to prepare for. Whether it is a job interview, a…

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What Makes Food Delicious & The Fight Against Quackery 51:41

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The freezer in your kitchen is not especially kind to the ice cream you store in it – or many other foods for that matter. This episode starts with the explanation and the reason there is often ice crystals on top of your ice cream - and how to get rid of them. Source: Professor Richard Hartel author of the book Ice Cream (https://amzn.to/3jNcVrY).…

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The Upside of Being Taken For A Sucker & Why Projects Are Often Late and Over-Budget 51:23

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We start this episode with some interesting things worth knowing about your credit card including what your options are when the credit card company raises your interest rate. https://motuscc.com/credit-card-processing/9-interesting-credit-card-facts-and-stats/ No one likes to be scammed or taken for a fool. In fact we keep our antenna up so make s…

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SYSK Choice: The Complexities of Ownership & What Money Really Is 52:28

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How much gold is on our planet? And have we found most of it? This episode begins with some fascinating intel on gold including how much gold is actually in an Olympic Gold Medal and how much more gold is on a Nobel Prize. https://www.rd.com/article/gold-facts/ If you own your home, how much of the sky above it do you own? Why is “tolerated theft” …

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The Importance of Small Talk & Why You Do What You Do 49:05

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Why do you have eyebrows? Like everything else, they must have a purpose – there must be a reason. Well, actually there are three reasons. I begin this episode by explaining what they are. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/58424/why-do-we-have-eyebrows When you think about it, every relationship you have ever had, started with small talk. Whether…

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Easy Ways to Rid Toxins From Your Home & Secrets to Having a Happy Pet 49:52

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You have likely had the experience of walking into a room for something – and then forgetting why. You probably feel foolish, yet it happens to everyone. What's the reason? This episode begins with an explanation. http://news.nd.edu/news/27476-walking-through-doorways-causes-forgetting-new-research-shows Should you be concerned about toxins in your…

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SYSK Choice: Why Half of Life is a Total Mystery & How The News Affects Us 53:01

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You have likely noticed that men – and teenage boys – will sometimes act foolishly in front of a pretty women. It is also true that men take more risks if they know a woman is watching. Why do they do that? This episode begins with an evolutionary explanation. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-03/sp-wdm031810.php You probably think the wo…

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What’s Wrong With Healthcare & How Restaurants Work and Why So Many Fail 52:11

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How can dirt be good for you? This episode begins with the proven benefits of playing in the dirt – or even gardening if that is more your speed. https://loganhailey.medium.com/can-you-actually-get-high-on-soil-use-dirt-to-elevate-your-mood-8680d3eb8e00 Healthcare is big business. And as you may have noticed, doesn’t always seem to work so smoothly…

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How to Think Outside Your Brain & Proven Secrets to A Long and Fulfilling Life 50:59

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Human beings seek out novelty. That’s a good thing in many ways – but it is also troublesome. This episode begins with a look at why we seek out new things, places and experiences and how we quickly adapt to them so that we then need to seek out more new novelty. Source: Winifred Gallagher author of the book New (https://amzn.to/3XsAxRb) When you h…

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SYSK Choice: How to Solve a Problem by Reframing It & Understanding Behavioral Bias 49:12

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Everyone makes mistakes. Still, it would be nice if we could all make fewer of them. This episode begins by revealing a few simple strategies to help people make fewer errors as they attempt to accomplish a task. (Source: Joseph Hallinan author of Why We Make Mistakes https://amzn.to/39OVFrM). When you have a problem, you need a solution. And maybe…

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Understanding The Hacker's Mind & Your Ever Shrinking Attention Span 50:07

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Could you be smarter, thinner and better looking than you think you are? This episode begins with a look at how people tend to underestimate some of their own characteristics. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-and-mating/201801/3-reasons-youre-more-attractive-you-think-you-are When you think of hackers, you probably think of computer h…

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Shhh! The Amazing Benefits of Being Quiet & Why You Get Cravings 50:05

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What The Voice Inside Your Head is Really Saying & What is Normal? 50:11

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SYSK Choice: The Universe’s Biggest Questions Answered & A Fascinating Study of Pain 52:50

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The Magic Words To Get What You Want & Why You Get Headaches 51:38

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What Marketers Can Tell From The Sound of Your Voice & What It Means to Be Healthy 49:20

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SYSK Choice: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon & Healthier Relationship Fighting 52:56

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Crypto, Blockchain and NFTs Made Simple & The Story of The Oscars 51:20

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Science Myths A Lot of People Still Believe & The Strange Story of the Polygraph 50:11

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SYSK Choice: Why You Should Listen to Your Fears & How Dogs Can Detect Disease 54:23

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How You Perceive the World Isn’t Quite Right & Why Productivity is Very Overrated 50:02

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Why You Are SO Not the Person You Used to Be & How to Face the Unknown 50:36

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SYSK Choice: The Secrets to Speaking With Confidence & Valuable Food Safety Tips 52:25

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How Your Memory Works and Sometimes Doesn’t & What Humans Are Made Of 51:20

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What Makes People Like You & The Power and Benefits of Asking for What You Need 47:22

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SYSK Choice: How to Be Ready for Your Big Moment & Making Sense of Statistics 53:06

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What Makes Food Delicious & The Fight Against Quackery 51:41

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The Upside of Being Taken For A Sucker & Why Projects Are Often Late and Over-Budget 51:23

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SYSK Choice: The Complexities of Ownership & What Money Really Is 52:28

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The Importance of Small Talk & Why You Do What You Do 49:05

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Easy Ways to Rid Toxins From Your Home & Secrets to Having a Happy Pet 49:52

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SYSK Choice: Why Half of Life is a Total Mystery & How The News Affects Us 53:01

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What’s Wrong With Healthcare & How Restaurants Work and Why So Many Fail 52:11

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How to Think Outside Your Brain & Proven Secrets to A Long and Fulfilling Life 50:59

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SYSK Choice: How to Solve a Problem by Reframing It & Understanding Behavioral Bias 49:12

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Understanding The Hacker's Mind & Your Ever Shrinking Attention Span 50:07

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