Something You Should Know is an interview podcast hosted by Mike Carruthers, covering science, relationships, money and everyday advice. The feed shows more than 1,000 episodes, released about three times a week at roughly 48 minutes. Estimated downloads run 25,000 to 60,000 per episode, implying a $450 to $1,500 host-read mid-roll rate. It grew from a syndicated radio feature.
A long-running advice show with a rated audience and a full sponsor roster
- Apple Podcasts shows 4,345 ratings, placing it among the larger independent shows in its genre.
- Six consumer sponsors with promo codes are already listed, so listeners are used to direct-response offers.
- Clean, general-interest content and a trusted host-read style suit mainstream brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo explainer, curated clips
- Tone
- curious, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 48 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Aura FramesShopifyIndeedTimelineFactorCarawayOmniCast Media
- Categories promoted
- home goods, e-commerce software, recruiting, supplements, meal delivery, cookware
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website's Promo Codes page lists Aura Frames, Shopify, Indeed, Timeline, Factor and Caraway, and the show is run with OmniCast Media, which offers ad sales representation.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit, and titles such as "How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer & Why It Pays to Be Quiet" show general-interest advice topics.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.somethingyoushouldknow.net |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1150124880 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/WWO9761275037 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why Crowds Change Who You Are & The Mystery of How Life First Began- S | 2026-10-17 | 48 min |
| The Surprising Science of Enjoying Food & Why We Need to Know Why | 2026-10-15 | 49 min |
| SYSK TRENDING -Taking a Tour of the Human Body | 2026-10-13 | 26 min |
| Why Young Men and Women Don’t Trust Each Other & What Makes Love Last | 2026-10-12 | 49 min |
| How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer & Why It Pays to Be Quiet - SYSK | 2026-10-10 | 49 min |
| How to Have Great Conversations & The Surprising Truth About Optimism | 2026-10-08 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
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 Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help…
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About Something You Should Know
Something You Should Know is an interview and explainer podcast hosted by Mike Carruthers. Each episode pairs experts with short pieces of useful information on money, careers, relationships and health. According to the show's website, Carruthers created it as a short radio feature syndicated across the U.S. and Canada before building the long-form podcast, and he is a managing partner at OmniCast Media.
The feed lists more than 1,000 episodes, released about three times a week at roughly 48 minutes, with shorter trending episodes of about 25 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 4,345 ratings averaging 4.4. Downloads are not published; Starbooked estimates 25,000 to 60,000 per episode, most likely a U.S. audience over 35. The estimate is not verified.
The website's Promo Codes page lists Aura Frames, Shopify, Indeed, Timeline, Factor and Caraway. A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $450 to $1,500 per episode. It suits consumer brands in home, wellness, education and software that want a broad, adult audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Something You Should Know can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Something You Should Know
How much does Something You Should Know charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on Something You Should Know at $450 to $1,500 per episode, based on an estimated 25,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode. The show does not publish its own rates.
What is Something You Should Know about?
Host Mike Carruthers interviews experts and shares short pieces of useful information on saving money, careers, relationships and health. Episodes run about 48 minutes and arrive roughly three times a week.
How do I contact Something You Should Know about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, and the website lists OmniCast Media, which handles ad sales representation.
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