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šļø
Autoplay trash
metalallday
Great showā¦ā¦.but
This is a great podcast and I love listening to it, but why must they relentlessly plug that communist hog Oprahās show. It just bugs me. Knock it off.
Chudless Horseman
Ripoff
There is a much more popular podcast called stuff you should know thatās been around since 2008 and you totally ripped them off
Simpsonlover1234
Always moderately interesting
Consistently reliable
Longaway
Mike, thank your reminder of your list of the useful codes
That couldāve been very helpful
Ali Schuback
Ali Schuback
My favorite podcast. Great passionate guests.
Mike is a great host. Well prepared with engaging interviews.
TeriLou23
I get excited!!!
I get so excited when I hear that fun opening music!! I know Iām going to learn something interesting and have something cool to talk about with my friends!!! Mike is a great interviewer! I love you Mike!!
MsChewyChewy
The show that nurtures CURIOSITY
What differentiates this show from the other show of a similar name is that the other show discusses facts they are interesting, but often useless. Just fun things to know. However, Mike consistently and frequently discusses topics that are PRACTICAL and USEFUL for your everyday life. I love both styles. I love learning new things, but I am also the kind of person that likes to know things that will help me be a better person and to live a better life. This is a show everyone can benefit from if youāre inclined to reach for something better in your life. This is a show for curious minds, and THAT is something you should know.
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Thatdarnjenn
Informative podcast
I have been listening to this podcast for about two years now. Many episodes are quite informative. I find my next audiobook from podcast guest speakers. I also like that Mike asks good insightful questions and his voice is so pleasant to listen to. I wish listeners could also ask questions. Maybe there could be some kind of a preview of upcoming guest speakers and listeners could submit their questions? Just an ideaā¦
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TheOneKing77
Interesting Bite Size Info
Even when I think the topic will be dull, I end up learning in a light & enjoyable way.
NeneNonis
Love this one
Great podcast that makes you think. I have actually read some books that were recommended by this show. I love the little tidbits/facts he provides at the beginning and end of the show too. A must listen. š
HiKaLuu
Great Podcast!
I was introduced to this show during the pandemic and have been a faithful listener ever since. Mike does a great interview. No softballs or traps for his guests. He respectfully challenges them while exploring their views. It is one of my āgo-toā podcasts.
Regular Listener 99
One of my favorites
Iāve listened to this podcast since before it was a podcast and a short spot on my local radio station. Iām pretty sure this is the original and not ripping off the other similar podcast that is not as professionally produced. My only complaint is the number of commercials from the same company - no I am retired and DONāT need Indeed! I know Michael usually stays away from promoting supplements so I was surprised to hear one on a recent show. Please donāt start that.
I appreciate that usually the show avoids politics which is very refreshing to me. Overall I highly recommend this podcast.
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Donn12345
Really worthwhile
Great Podcast. Mike brings in great researchers and speakers. I love the way he asks questions so that I can understand what to take away from the conversation. I am intrigued to listen to every episode. Thanks a lot Mike! I appreciate your wonderful podcast
The only One 001
Blatant
Ripoff of a better podcast
Teabaggindragon
My favorite podcast
So informative, my favorite listen!
jefferson1
Great topics but keep it real
The topics on this podcast are great and covered quite well during the discussion. However, the host sounds like heās reading a script for a commercial for toothpaste. One of the great things about podcasts is most people speak how they would normally speak in conversation. This seems very rehearsed., deliberate and just faux.
SnoopyWatch
Makes my day
I enjoy this podcast so much. So many hidden gems. So often I say to myself Iām so glad I listened to this today! Mike Carruthers voice and way he speaks is wonderful and really pleasant. But more importantly he asks great informed questions that really add to the presenterās topic. Just love it.
Esteban K.
Good Podcast
I generally enjoy SYSK. Mike is so very pleasant to listen to and most of the time the info is useful. Just have to say Iām so tired of people misrepresenting the change in Roe vs Wade. The decision simply sent authority back to each state. The Gestapo did not ban abortion.
wanpmc
Optimism
Generally enjoy the podcast but when a guest relates an individual who promotes the great replacement theory as an optimist - that seems obviously contradictory and removes some credibility.
A. L'isner
Love listening and learning
This podcast about optimism was interesting, but a cild norm into wealth and prestige as did Elon Musk, is radically going to have differing self and world views of optimism than a child born and raised in squalor or war time or just being born a working class person in America, where opportunity today is limited. Economics still colors optimism or its lack thereof. Thanks! Elizabeth
ElizaCost
Informative & Entertaining
What a pleasant way to learn all kinds of obscure and practical information! Love the flow, combination of guests, and random information. Narrator with soothing voice.
Allyswann2017
Great Show
Every episode I learn so much that is very helpful and is presented in easy to follow.
Siddu24
Entertaining, Educational, Easy listening
This podcast got me through many long walks in 2024. Mike has a great approach and energy in all of his interviews, he asks Everyman questions with sophistication. I was rarely uninterested in any of his guests, which must be really hard to curate for a show that posts so frequently. The knowledge shared makes you feel empowered and curious. Thanks SySK!
joyfulfitnessct
SYSK
This is a terrific podcast! I listens to all kinds of different ones on varied subjects and this is a favorite. I never miss it- be sure to catch every new episode as Mike always shares something you should know!
Valleygma
Love it
Not only give me great ideas about what to read but also it is always very interesting. Thanks Mike. Love to hear from you
Piltris
Intriguing, Educational, Entertaining
This has been my favorite podcast for years. Mike is a fantastic host, the topics and talks are extremely interesting and captivating. Excellent podcast, look forward to it every week!
Linandrea
The science of CANNABIS
Overall this podcast is informative and interesting but the cannabis episode where the guest you interviewed corrected the misleading use of the word marijuana and yet you incorrectly kept referring to the substance. That is something you should have learned.
qh using
Wonderful
I love this podcast. Iāve learned a lot
southwesr texas
Mostly him pushing affiliate links. Topics are nonsense, bordering misinformation
I know a lot of content these days are driven by individuals trying to make money, but this is ridiculous. He brings on guests with no substance who spews garbage. All so he can shove as many ads as possible to manipulate people into buying so that he can profit. Although Iād point out those ads hold more value than what I heard from his most recent episode about pain & pleasure. I couldnāt take it anymore. Iām disappointed after reading the reviews about this show and a rating of 4.5. I wish I could get that time back, but maybe this review will help others to not waste their time.
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Obviously Not Impressed
You took āSYSKā from stuff you should know podcast!
I donāt understand how you could rip off my favorite all time podcast.
Sm1212sm
NO!!!! Stupid Ad jingle sounds like an alarm
Jarring and Stop it
babayaga_88
My review
This is the best podcast (Iām very big on podcasts)
Michaelāļø.
Best podcast Iāve ever seen
I really enjoy listening to your releases. This is what a curious mind needs to pursue on a daily basis.
A fan of your masterpieces
Getting worse (pseudoscience)
Used to love this show, but lately heās been bringing a lot of quacks and conspiracy theorists on. He had Tim Spector (the pseudoscience promoter) say that counting calories does not workš¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£. You have to be pretty stupid to not believe in the law of thermodynamics. Also, conspiracy theory views of the medical industry donāt help.
Brad Ekegren
Fascinating
Iāve learned so many things on here! Thank you for pursuing such topics. Iāve also gotten ideas of books I can get from the library for further reading. Iām a disabled 65 year old and love the stimulation on so many levels!
Michigan apple
Great podcast!
I love walking with your often updated podcasts. The guests provide information from their research or books that isnāt just āliberalā or mainstream news popular opinion.
fmf55
Adding to my life
I listen to something you should know because there are interesting guests and helpful information from the host. There is something in every episode that I either did not know before or that expands my knowledge of it. And, Mike, I am still hooked on listening to Something You Should Know!
mituska2
Informative
Love this show and I learn something each episode.
chris*#$@
Fun learning
I love the questions that Mike asks and the variety of topics keeps this interesting. It painless learning! Keep it up and thank you!
katlat 66
Stop with the āYou might also likeā episodes please
Great podcast. Been listening for years, BUT itās resulted in getting spam in my podcast feed by regularly throwing in full episodes of other podcasts. Your content speaks for itself. Donāt be greedy with the marketing.
melissarochell
Excellent Podcast
Musicā¦
I donāt agree with that "10%" of people dislike music. Itās like saying those people dislike sound. Sounds and Music is intertwined.
Excellent show. Thank You Very Much DDH Having a Sense of Belonging is Very Important.!!!!!!! People who believe that they are Extroverts or Introverts based on the Myers-Briggs Personality Test using the + and - isnāt particularly useful. How introverted is that person or how extroverted is that person etc??? Thereās different levels of personality traits etc. Iām sure you know that. Thank you
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Andante'
Never a waste of time
Useful practical enjoyable, this guy is a total pro!
Goodtomove
Incomparable
Mike, you are the best podcast host of all time! Your manner of questioning and the way you steer the conversation with your guests is just phenomenal!
You are the best interviewer ever!
Lord*tyrion
Useful knowledge
Concise, truthful, knowledgeable, useful!!!
jamesbond777
LOVE THIS PODCAST!!!
I really enjoy how Mike brings the common sense questions to his guests that I was also wondering. He probes where it needs to be probed. Thanks for that. Also his show has an excellent variety of subjects, even within the same episodes. Some podcasts I canāt wait until they have been finished, because they are extremely long, not his. These are just the right length and contain the right interesting content to keep my attention. Keep up the great work.
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Does my opinion finally count
Great interviews and lots of interesting informationā¦
I subscribe to other podcasts similar to Mikeās and I often find that the same guess are interviewed. Then I have moments of dĆ©jĆ vu. One thing Iāve learned over the years of listening to Mike, he sounds like a huge āgermaphobeā.
Fred$-)
Great interviews plus you learn something
I enjoy how when he interviews people, and he asks questions that Iām wondering about. He applies it to his life, and makes the info be more easily digested. Light topics but interesting.
Tag32
Talmudic Slop
Iāve never come across a wellness podcast that goes so far out of its way to attack Christianity. These attacks are completely unrelated and in bad taste! How can I trust you with my health if you attack our faith!!??
Anthony Benjamin
Excellent and informative
Really enjoyed this episode excellent and informative. Michael Carruthers is such a good host.
Victoria La Habra Heights