Best Mike Carruthers Omnicastmedia Cumulus Podcast Network Podcasts (2024)

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How Your Refrigerator Changed Your Life & Why Are There Volcanoes? 47:10

3d ago47:10

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In an argument there are usually two things going on that make it so difficult. Listen as I begin this episode by explaining what those two important things are and how to fix them so you can then move forward and resolve the argument. Source: Jim Ferrell author of The Anatomy of Peace (https://amzn.to/4erYLUP). Everyday you open and close your fri…

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How to Bounce Back From Tough Times & How to Beat the Surveillance Economy – SYSK Choice 50:59

5d ago50:59

50:59

When dogs meet they often sniff each other. It appears we humans do the same thing (to other humans, not dogs). This episode begins with an explanation of how people judge other people based on how they smell. And we do it all subconsciously. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220627125010.htm Do you consider yourself resilient? Are you …

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Why Leadership is So Overrated & How Supply Chains Work or Don’t 48:30

7d ago48:30

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Sunscreen has been around for a long time. Has it changed much? Are there advancements in “sunscreen technology”? As summer begins, I explore the newest advancements in sunscreen. https://www.realsimple.com/new-sunscreens-6831077 We revere leaders. School mottos often say something about “Developing tomorrow’s leaders today…” Everyone should aspire…

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The Science of Sexual Attraction & What Does Your Job Mean to You? 50:03

10d ago50:03

50:03

Of course, you know what a tank top is – but do you know why it is called a tank top? A tee-shirt looks like the letter T. But a tank top doesn’t look like a tank. So where did the name come from? Listen as I start this episode with the explanation that goes back to the 1920s. https://undersummers.com/blogs/undersummers-about-us/the-history-of-the-…

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Why Compassion is a Wonder Drug & Essential Survival Advice - SYSK Choice 48:31

12d ago48:31

48:31

We all know sunscreen is important – but only if you cover all the places you need to cover. Interestingly, there are several spots people often miss that leave them vulnerable to the harms of the sun. This episode begins with a list of the most likely places you miss so you won’t miss the next time. https://www.consumerreports.org/sunscreens/how-t…

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How Safe Are You in Today’s World? & What Would You Change About Yourself? 47:40

14d ago47:40

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Whenever you see the equal sign, you know what it means. So how did these two little parallel lines come to mean - Is equal to? This episode begins with a story that goes back almost 1,000 years to reveal the answer. Source: Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures (https://amzn.to/3RhUt8l) Do you feel safe? Do know what you would do if …

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A Brilliant Way to Be More Productive & Why We Have Skyscrapers 50:07

17d ago50:07

50:07

10% of the human population is left-handed but what about other animals? Do they have a preference for which paw, foot, fin or wing to use? And what about the octopus? Do they prefer one arm over the other 7? Listen as I begin with the fascinating explanation? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-asymmetric-brain/202307/does-owner-left-hande…

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Is Luck a Real Thing? & How to Accept What You Can't Change - SYSK Choice 50:36

19d ago50:36

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Gasoline is expensive and we all need to make sure we are squeezing every mile out of every gallon. You have probably heard a lot of suggestions on how to conserve gas. This episode begins with a few effective methods you may not have heard of before from Popular Mechanics. https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a39504408/how-to-improve-your-vehicle…

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What Are You Doing on Your Cellphone? & The Fascinating World of Paradoxes 48:02

21d ago48:02

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Ever try to get your dog or cat to recognize themselves in the mirror? This episode begins with an explanation as to why the result is almost always disappointing. https://www.livescience.com/4272-elephant-awareness-mirrors-humans.html You hear a lot of concerns expressed about people's cellphone use. Are we spending too much time on our phones? Wh…

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What You Do and Don’t Dream About & What Happens to You When You’re Alone 49:23

24d ago49:23

49:23

So many of us fantasize about being rich. Wouldn’t it be great to win the lottery or inherit a ton of money or be born into a wealthy family? Well it isn’t always as wonderful as you might imagine. Listen as I begin by explaining what being rich does to some people – especially young people. Source: Dr. Stephen Berglas author of Reclaiming the Fire…

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The Science of Evil & How the Bicycle Changed Our Lives - SYSK Choice 48:04

26d ago48:04

48:04

Why do they call it PLASTIC surgery? It seems like a weird word to use. What’s even weirder is that the term goes back a couple of centuries, even before we had plastic as we know it today. This episode begins with an explanation and once you hear it, it’ll all make sense. Source: Lindsey Fitzharris author of The Face Maker (https://amzn.to/3x3IP69…

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An Easy Way to Make Good Friends & Housekeeping Hacks You Will Love 50:03

28d ago50:03

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The sound of crickets on a summer night can be quite pleasing. And the little critters making that sound have some interesting characteristics and abilities I bet you never knew. Listen to my explanation and you’ll have renewed respect for the crickets of summer. Source: Hugh Raffels author of Insectopedia (https://amzn.to/4bOcK51) Friendships are …

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Where Your Deep Desires Comes From & How Evolution Shaped You 50:18

1M ago50:18

50:18

Here is a problem about spaghetti that has stumped some of the brightest minds in science, including Nobel prize winning physicist Richard Feynman: Hold one strand of spaghetti at each end and try to break it into two pieces. You will find that it is impossible. There now appears to be an explanation thanks to some very high-speed cameras. Listen a…

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The Psychology of Personality & Why Argument Matters - SYSK Choice 45:04

1M ago45:04

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Even though we have celebrated Memorial Day for a long time, it wasn’t made an official national Holiday until 1971. And it wasn’t always called Memorial Day either. We start this episode with a few fascinating facts about this interesting American holiday and day of remembrance. https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/memorial-day-2022-facts-american-ho…

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Ozempic: Weight Loss Risks and Benefits and What We Miss About Analog 49:09

1M ago49:09

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Look at any can of cooking spray and it will say on the label that it has zero calories. How can that be? It can’t be. Listen as I explain how they get away with saying that when it isn’t really true and I’ll reveal how many calories there actually are. https://cheatdaydesign.com/how-many-calories-does-cooking-spray-really-have/ No doubt you have h…

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Why People Waste So Much & How Creative People-Create 48:51

1M ago48:51

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Whenever I fly, I see people on the plane who look like they are doing important work on their laptops. That may actually be a really bad idea because it is hard to do high quality work at 30,000 feet. Listen as I explain why. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22357419 We have become a pretty wasteful world. We waste a lot of food, we create a lot o…

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The Fascinating Evolution of Surgery & Asking Questions That Connect-SYSK Choice 49:09

1M ago49:09

49:09

Why do you suppose it is that dogs love to hang their heads out of a moving car window? What’s the thrill? More importantly, should you let your dog do it? This episode begins with an explanation of why dogs love it so much and if it is really safe. https://www.metlifepetinsurance.com/blog/pet-behavior/should-my-dog-hang-their-head-out-of-a-car-win…

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How a Room Can Change Your Behavior & Strange Stories from History 51:36

1M ago51:36

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“Your call is very important to us.” That is just one of many phrases businesses use trying to convince us how customer-focused they are. Do these phrases work, or do they backfire? This episode begins with an exploration. Source: Michael Maslansky author of The Language Of Trust (https://amzn.to/3Wz2IQP). When you walk into a church, it affects yo…

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The 2 Keys to Your Happiness & Defying the Rules of English 51:41

1M ago51:41

51:41

Even though people seem to enjoy dining out, many find the process frustrating and difficult. And the restaurant’s menu has a lot to do with it. This episode begins with the result of a recent survey regarding how people order, what they think of menus (including QR code menus) how much a meal should cost and more. https://www.usfoods.com/our-servi…

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Why Your Knowledge of Relationships is Mostly Wrong & The Art of Saying No - SYSK Choice 49:41

2M ago49:41

49:41

Why is it you see people on the news every once in a while who claim to drink and smoke and eat a questionable diet – and still live to be 100 while healthy people sometimes die young? This episode begins by exploring this phenomenon and reveals what your odds of living to 100 on the whiskey and cigarette diet really are. Source: Dr. Robert Butler …

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How to Master Any Skill & The Strange World of Tattoos 50:51

2M ago50:51

50:51

Do you know what the most popular and least popular car colors are? What’s so interesting is that buying a car that is an unpopular color can actually increase the resale value of the car over one that is a more popular color. Listen as I explain how this works. Source: Westways Magazine Summer 2024 / article “Color Considerations” What’s the best …

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The Strange Intelligence of Plants & Why Restaurants Seem So Expensive 51:18

2M ago51:18

51:18

If you ever feel down, anxious or get that sense of doom, you might want to take some Tylenol. You are probably wondering how in the world that could help. Well, it can, and this episode begins with an explanation as to why. https://www.livescience.com/28770-tylenol-eases-existential-dread.html Do plants have intelligence? It seems unlikely. After …

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Why Misperception is So Common & Animal Superpowers We Might Have - SYSK Choice 48:21

2M ago48:21

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It feels natural to hold a grudge when someone betrays you or upsets you. After all, you are the injured party, so you are entitled to hang on to that grudge -right? Maybe. However, there are excellent reasons to let go of that grudge. This episode begins with an explanation of those reasons plus an interesting quote about grudges to drives the poi…

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New Tech That Is Changing Your Life Now & The Best Way to Fail 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

The season during which you were born may have an effect on your health. This episode begins by revealing a study from a few years ago that shows some interesting differences in children who were born in the summer versus those born in winter, spring and fall. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/babies-born-in-winter-are-bigger-brighter-and-…

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3 Things to Fix Your Life & Finding Awe Everyday 52:02

2M ago52:02

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There is a good chance you have thought your cellphone was ringing or vibrating when it wasn’t. It seems weird and makes you wonder why it is such a common experience for people. This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20130701-why-you-feel-phantom-phone-calls Here are three things many of us wish were different …

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How Your Refrigerator Changed Your Life & Why Are There Volcanoes? 47:10

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How to Bounce Back From Tough Times & How to Beat the Surveillance Economy – SYSK Choice 50:59

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Why Leadership is So Overrated & How Supply Chains Work or Don’t 48:30

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The Science of Sexual Attraction & What Does Your Job Mean to You? 50:03

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Why Compassion is a Wonder Drug & Essential Survival Advice - SYSK Choice 48:31

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How Safe Are You in Today’s World? & What Would You Change About Yourself? 47:40

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A Brilliant Way to Be More Productive & Why We Have Skyscrapers 50:07

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Is Luck a Real Thing? & How to Accept What You Can't Change - SYSK Choice 50:36

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What Are You Doing on Your Cellphone? & The Fascinating World of Paradoxes 48:02

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What You Do and Don’t Dream About & What Happens to You When You’re Alone 49:23

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The Science of Evil & How the Bicycle Changed Our Lives - SYSK Choice 48:04

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An Easy Way to Make Good Friends & Housekeeping Hacks You Will Love 50:03

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Where Your Deep Desires Comes From & How Evolution Shaped You 50:18

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The Psychology of Personality & Why Argument Matters - SYSK Choice 45:04

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Ozempic: Weight Loss Risks and Benefits and What We Miss About Analog 49:09

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Why People Waste So Much & How Creative People-Create 48:51

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The Fascinating Evolution of Surgery & Asking Questions That Connect-SYSK Choice 49:09

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How a Room Can Change Your Behavior & Strange Stories from History 51:36

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The 2 Keys to Your Happiness & Defying the Rules of English 51:41

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Why Your Knowledge of Relationships is Mostly Wrong & The Art of Saying No - SYSK Choice 49:41

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How to Master Any Skill & The Strange World of Tattoos 50:51

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The Strange Intelligence of Plants & Why Restaurants Seem So Expensive 51:18

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Why Misperception is So Common & Animal Superpowers We Might Have - SYSK Choice 48:21

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New Tech That Is Changing Your Life Now & The Best Way to Fail 49:50

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3 Things to Fix Your Life & Finding Awe Everyday 52:02

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