Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsOpening Radio and Podcast...
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsFetching podcast shows and categories...
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsFetching podcast episodes...
Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mik...
When buying a car, color might seem like a purely personal choice. But it turns out that picking a less popular color could actually pay off...
We often hear that we’re all connected by six degrees of separation—that you can link yourself to anyone on the planet through just a handfu...
For a lot of people, the idea of negotiating feels uncomfortable—something to avoid if possible. It can feel confrontational, awkward, or ev...
Ever feel your phone buzz in your pocket—only to check and find nothing there? It feels completely real, and it happens to just about everyo...
If you ever feel a wave of anxiety or that vague sense of dread, your first instinct probably isn’t to reach for a pain reliever. But there’...
What makes someone—or something—attractive? It may have less to do with beauty and more to do with how easily your brain can process what yo...
Being a little skeptical can feel smart. After all, cynics pride themselves on “seeing things as they really are”—not getting fooled, not tr...
What if you followed people for 80 years—tracking their health, happiness, and relationships over a lifetime? That’s exactly what one of the...
When you buy fruits and vegetables, how much pesticide residue is actually on them? Is it something you should worry about—or not? And does...
Cravings can feel almost impossible to resist—whether it’s something sweet, salty, or just tempting in the moment. Yet, there is a simple an...
You probably laugh every day—at something someone says, a scene in a show, or a random moment that just hits you the right way. But have you...
Choosing between two options can feel straightforward. Add a third—and suddenly the decision gets harder. Add more, and it can become overwh...
Talking on the phone while driving seems harmless—after all, you can talk to passengers just fine. So why is phone use so much more dangerou...
When updating your resume or LinkedIn profile, it’s tempting to use words that make you sound impressive—terms like “world-class” or “team p...
Most people assume they’re safe—at home, out in public, going about their normal routine. But how often do you actually think about what you...
Most people think they’re good drivers. But there’s one simple thing you can do—or not do—that has a surprisingly big impact on how well you...
Where do you do your best thinking? It’s probably not where you spend most of your time working. In fact, the environment you choose can qui...
Your name is one of the first things people learn about you—but it may also influence how they judge you. Research suggests that people with...
Everyone faces setbacks—moments when things don’t go as planned, when stress builds, or when life just feels heavier than it should. The dif...
You can spend $5 on a bottle of wine—or $5,000. But is one really that much better than the other? Or could something else be shaping what y...
Apologizing seems like the obvious thing to do when you’ve done something wrong. It’s supposed to make things right—and make you feel better...
You’ve heard it a thousand times: too much sugar is bad for you. But what does that actually mean? What is sugar really doing inside your bo...
Almost everyone has experienced déjà vu—that strange, fleeting feeling that what’s happening right now has somehow already happened before....
That eerie feeling that someone is watching you—even when no one is there—can be surprisingly convincing. It feels almost like a sixth sense...
When you walk up to a table with a group of people, you probably pick a seat without thinking much about it. But where you sit can subtly sh...
No one enjoys being in a bad mood. But it turns out that feeling a little down may actually put your brain in a surprisingly useful state. I...
Anxiety has become incredibly common. Many people feel constantly on edge—worried about work, relationships, money, the future, or simply th...
When you meet someone for the first time, you form an opinion about them almost instantly. Before they’ve said more than a few words, you ma...
When you visit Disneyland or Disney World, something subtle happens in the parking lot both when you arrive and when you leave. Most people...
Junk mail seems like a relic of another era. Physical ads showing up in your mailbox feel easy to ignore in a world dominated by digital mar...
Memory feels dependable — we rely on it to tell the story of our lives. But the truth is, memory behaves in some surprisingly strange ways....
When was the last time you sighed? Probably not that long ago. We tend to think of sighing as something we do when we’re frustrated, tired,...
A simple trip to get your hair cut can instantly make you look years younger — and it may have little to do with the haircut itself. There’s...
How you think about getting older might be more powerful than you realize. Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between people...
We spend a surprising amount of mental energy agonizing over decisions that ultimately don’t matter very much — what to order at a restauran...
The average American unknowingly throws away up to $1,500 a year — and it’s happening right in your own kitchen. It’s not obvious. It doesn’...
Most of us have taken a hit to the head at some point — a fall, a collision, a stray ball — and brushed it off as no big deal. But what if t...
Walk into a meeting room, classroom, or even your own living room, and chances are you’ll sit in the same spot you’ve chosen before. And if...
What does it really mean to be happy? Even the happiest people aren’t happy all the time. Maybe happiness isn’t a constant emotion at all —...
Sometimes a great idea doesn’t come from thinking harder — but from shifting your body. Research suggests that posture can influence how cre...
Fresh flowers brighten any room — but they fade fast. You’ve probably heard all kinds of tricks to keep them alive longer: flower food packe...
When men get sick with a cold or the flu, do they actually suffer more than women — or just complain louder? Some fascinating research sugge...
Thirty-six percent of Americans — including 61% of young adults and 51% of mothers with young children — say they experience “serious loneli...
On a freezing morning, it feels smart to let your car idle and warm up before driving off. But is it? Modern engines aren’t built the way th...
Body language sends signals we’re often unaware of — and apparently, that includes your belly button. Where it points can subtly communicate...
If you’re a coffee drinker, you’ve probably wondered at some point whether you’re drinking too much. Coffee gets blamed for everything from...
Everyone seems more stressed than ever — and oddly, some people even wear it like a badge of honor. But chronic stress isn’t something to br...
When a big storm is on the way, it happens like clockwork: empty shelves, frantic shoppers, and a sudden shortage of eggs, bread, and milk....
Are women really attracted to men who can make them laugh? And if so, why does humor matter so much in attraction? This episode begins with...
Ask frequent flyers what bothers them most about air travel and you might be surprised by the answer. It’s not turbulence, cramped seats, or...