The 3 Best Something You Should Know Podcast Episodes
1) How to Say No Without Guilt & The Secrets to Satisfaction - SYSK Choice
Where is the best place to take a nap? Anyone who has napped in a hammock knows how great it can be. This episode begins by explaining why naps are better in a hammock and why your next nap should be...Show More
2) Why You Should Talk More Often & How People Get Brainwashed
Zoom and other platforms have made virtual meetings very convenient and allow people in different locations to gather together in one place. Still, virtual meetings can be inefficient and can waste a ...Show More
3) Ridiculous Rules of the English Language & How Infrastructure Keeps Cities Moving
People prefer to pay for things with plastic more than cash today. While it is convenient, it creates a problem that is likely costing you quite a bit of money. This episode begins by explaining the ...Show More
4) Strange Secrets of the Human Body and Why Your Brain Requires Friends
When you touch someone else’s skin, it often feels softer than your own — but that can’t be true for everyone. What’s really happening is a fascinating illusion rooted in how your brain perceives touc...Show More
5) The Truth About Popular Food Myths & Modest Inventions That Became Life Changing - SYSK Choice
Ever notice that every restaurant kitchen has a giant exhaust fan above the stove? There’s a reason it’s required by law — and it’s not just about smoke. You probably have one at home too, but chances...Show More
6) When Maps Go Wrong & The Science of Everyday Courage
We’ve all done it — used a big fancy word to sound smarter or more impressive. But does it actually work? Research says no. In fact, the secret to sounding intelligent and confident has nothing to do ...Show More
7) What Wikipedia’s Success Reveals About Trust & Are We All Too Fearful?
When you’re stuck on a multiple-choice question, should you change your answer or trust your gut? Most people swear your first instinct is best — but science says otherwise. Listen as I reveal what re...Show More
8) The Dark Side of Achievement & The Astonishing Science of the Sea-SYSK Choice
Why are the numbers 1, 2, and 3 across the top of a phone keypad but across the bottom of a calculator? It’s not random — and once you hear the logic, you’ll never look at a keypad the same way again....Show More
9) How You Can Access Hidden Markets & How to Be A Super Conversationalist
Hooters has no male waiters. Isn’t that discrimination? Or could it be that men just don’t want to work there? The answer is no to both questions. Listen as I explain the answer and why it is perfectl...Show More
10) Think You’re Too Smart to Be Scammed? & The Invention That Changed Medicine
People who live the longest aren’t always the ones with the “perfect” body weight. In fact, research suggests that being slightly overweight can actually increase your life expectancy. It sounds count...Show More