SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Design & How to Be a Better Conversationalist
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems to be human nature that the more money you have in your wallet, the more likely you are to ...
How Toxic Individualism Is Destroying Relationships & The History of Fragrances
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing ruins a trip like getting car sick. But now there are motion sickness glasses. Do they work?...
Why You Should Do Hard Things & Sneaky Ways Companies Get Your Personal Data
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all seen how dogs sniff each other – and it appears we humans do the same thing. (Not to d...
SYSK Choice: DNA Demystified & Why Food Culture is So Popular
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have a hard time finding your keys or wallet or glasses – or even where you left your car in ...
A Better Way to Solve Problems & Why Anxiety is a Good Thing
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you prefer fresh or frozen fish? Most people would likely choose fresh – but the topic is a bit...
The Magic That Happens When You Help Others & How to Survive Just About Anything
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all gotten the word about the importance of sunscreen. But there are several places on your ...
SYSK Choice: The Paradox of Passion & How Problems Can Improve Relationships
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about spicy food that makes some people love it and others avoid it like the plague? This...
Should You Really Believe in Luck & How to Accept Bad Things You Cannot Change
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Given the price of gasoline, we all need to conserve every drop we can. While you have probably hear...
Why Friends Are So Important & The Extraordinary Benefits of Writing Things Down
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do cashiers often ask for your phone number or email address? What if you don’t want to share ...
SYSK Choice: Effective Ways to Make Big Changes & The Benefits of Thinking for Yourself
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People like reruns. We like to watch old TV shows and movies over and over again, we often order the...
What Makes Someone Credible & How to Finish What You Start
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a smiler? Smiling turns out to be really good for you in a lot of ways. This episode begins ...
The History of Fun & The Price You Pay for Lack of Sleep
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic certainly made us more aware of the importance of washing our hands. However, it isn’...
SYSK Choice: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk & The Science of Skin
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With today’s gas prices, you want to make every gallon count. So perhaps you’ve wondered if you ...
How to Effectively Avoid Distractions & A Understanding Positive Psychology
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About one in ten people claim to be allergic to penicillin. Interestingly, while they may think they...
Understanding Evil & How the Bicycle Transformed the World
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always thought it was odd that it is called “plastic” surgery. What’s even stranger is ...
SYSK Choice: The Art of Breathing & An Easy Way to Smarter Decisions
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No one likes getting those annoying robocalls. This episode begins with a simple way to stop robocal...
How the Rich Get Rich & Subtle Things that Dramatically Influence Your Behavior
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone snoops and eavesdrops. . It’s part of being human. This episode begins with a discussion ...
New Science of Character and Personality & Why Everyone Seems to Be Arguing
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know Memorial Day wasn’t declared a national Holiday until 1971? And it wasn’t always ca...
SYSK Choice: Eat Like an Animal to Lose Weight & Skills for a Healthy Relationship
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you get a fever, what should you do? Some people say you should take medicine to knock it down ...
How Stress Distorts Your Thinking & What You Never Knew About the Clothes You Wear
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems that no matter how much water you drink, someone is always telling you to drink more. They ...
How Modern Surgery Changed Everything & How to Ask the Right Questions
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For some reason, dogs seem to love to hang their head out the car window when it’s moving. Why do ...
SYSK Choice: The Best Advice is Not to Give Any & Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People say they are attracted to people who make them laugh and have a good sense of humor. But it i...
What Distractions Do To Your Brain & What You Never Knew About Your Pharmacy
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the difference between ice cream, gelato, soft-serve, frozen yogurt and sorbet? This epi...
Bonus Episode: Saving the World One Meal At a Time
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the biggest problems facing the world today are hunger and food waste. So, what if you create...
How Peer Pressure Really Works & Is Shyness Normal?
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you hate it when a doctor makes you wait well past your appointment time? Why do they do tha...
SYSK Choice: Simple Steps to Being Happier & How Fungi Powers Life
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does a full moon really bring out craziness in people? Does it cause more car accidents and hospital...
Bonus Episode: A Charged Up Success Story
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special bonus episode that is part of the Dell PodFerence 2022… Everyone has been in a s...
How to Learn Anything Better and Faster & The Mosquito: Humans' Worst Enemy
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you wear a certain fragrance, people will perceive you as 12 pounds thinner. That’s just one of...
Science Behind Love and Friendship & How to Get Better At Saying No
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every now and then you see someone being interviewed on television who has reached 100 years old - o...
SYSK Choice: How to Successfully Negotiate Anything & The Unknown Benefits of Walking
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What you smell can have a really interesting effect on you. Smells can make you happy, improve conce...
Weird Factors That Distort Your Thinking & How Animals Perceive the World
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holding on to a grudge can feel righteous. After all, you’ve been wronged. You are entitled to hol...
Using Data to Get What You Want & What You Didn’t Know About Weather and Nature
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shoes can be dangerous - especially if they have big heels. This episode begins by looking at the lo...
SYSK Choice: The Key to Mega-Successful Products & Public Speaking Made Easy
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is when birds build nests and lay eggs all over the place. And you have probably heard that i...
How to Learn From People You Disagree With & Ways to Turn Down Your Anxiety
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you heard that - “We live in a fast-paced world?” Yet, in many ways we set t...
The Science of Creativity & What You Never Knew About the Periodic Table of Elements
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many hours of sleep do you need? Some people claim they can do just fine with 4 or 5 hours. Can ...
SYSK Choice: People Behind the Great Firsts in History & Job Search Strategies That Work
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of dooring? It is a bicyclist’s nightmare. Dooring is when someone in a car along t...
Why Perfectionists Aren’t So Perfect & How Advertisers Target You
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the weather gets warmer, people wear flip flops. While they may be easy and convenient, there are...
What to Do When You Feel Stuck & How Alternative Health Practices Can Actually Work
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who you hang out with can affect your health. This episode begins with some interesting research fro...
SYSK Choice: How to Avoid Eating Plastic & Overcoming Cognitive Bias
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year a lot of pedestrians crossing the street get hit by cars and trucks. If you are often a p...
Take a Tour of the Human Body & Amazing Stories Your Doctor is Afraid to Tell You
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If Easter is a Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ, how did the Easter Bunny become ...
How to Be The Most Influential Person in the Room & What You Never Knew About Grief
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your freezer has an ice maker and your ice maker - believe it or not - has a heater. This episode be...
SYSK Choice: How to Get More by Doing Less & Fascinating Real-World Math Fails
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some headaches seem to happen out of the blue? This episode begins with a list of reasons peo...
How Changing Your Expectations Can Change Your Life & The Story of Pizza
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had something go “down the wrong pipe” while you were eating and you started choking? Why d...
Surprising New Science to Help Anyone Be Thin & How to Make Good Ideas Great
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have likely heard the advice that you should wash brand new clothes before you wear them the fir...
SYSK Choice: The Power of Personal Validation & Train Your Mind to Optimize Performance
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You only get one chance to make a good first impression. This episode begins with some proven techni...
How to Create More Willpower When You Need It & Skin Care Myths That Could Be Harmful
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Putting Covid aside, it turns out people are not getting sick and dying like they used to or in the ...
The Science of Slowing Down Aging & Things You Believe That Are Just Not True
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a food a comfort food? Do those foods really comfort you? This episode begins by discussi...
SYSK Choice: How to Overcome Self-Deception & The Fascinating Science of Weather
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Something I used to struggle with on my iPhone was going back and moving the cursor around in a text...
Is AI Making You Lazy and Dumb? & The Secret Science of Stickiness
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You probably have all sorts of batteries in your home. This episode begins with some interesting int...
Have More Impact on the People Around You & Chef Secrets to Make Food Tastier
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been tempted to buy a product (usually electronics) labeled, “refurbished”? The pr...
SYSK Choice: How to Think Like a Rocket Scientist & How Coffee Became Our Favorite Drink
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows not to go grocery shopping when you are hungry because you will likely buy junk you d...
Our Desire to Fit In and the Problems That Creates & How Language Lets Us Down
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you spend much time in meetings, you have probably noticed that often, it is just a few people wh...
Wondery Presents: We Crashed
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $...
The Reasons Humans Act So Strangely & Why the Health of Your Mouth Really Matters
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can simply drinking water make you smarter? Apparently so, at least for a little while. While no one...
SYSK Choice: The Anatomy of Love & How Successful People Achieve Their Goals
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know I have heard people claim that bad weather causes aches and pains in their body. Is that real...
How To Make Smarter Decisions & Why Some Vices Are Actually Good
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every airport has runways - and all of those runways have numbers. The numbers are always between 1 ...
How to Be More Charismatic & How Modern Genetics is Changing Everything
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A person’s first name can have a profound effect on their life. Listen as I describe how people ge...
SYSK Choice: The Best Way to Change Minds & The Relationship of Humans and Technology
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just how healthy is peanut butter? This episode begins with a look at some amazing and little-known ...
How Scams Easily Trick People & A Powerful Approach to Negotiating Anything
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One way to get to know someone better or get closer to them is by doing them a favor. However, ther...
Why You Are Delusional (and Thank Goodness You Are) & The Flaws in Human Evolution
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been driving down the highway and someone in the backseat rolls a window down and you ...
SYSK Choice: Why Parallel Universes Could Exist & How to Deal With A Bullying Boss
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All kinds of things can influence a big decision. However, one thing you likely never considered is ...
Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good? & The Science of Finding the Best Career
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up I remember my mother telling me I shouldn’t drink coffee because it could stunt my grow...
How Smells Impact Your Thoughts and Actions & Why People Get Burned Out
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a big decision to make, you might want to wash your hands first. Listen as this episode ...
SYSK Choice: How to Have Power Over Your Money & Technologies That Will Reshape Us
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What will happen if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? I begin this episode by revealing wh...
How to Get Other People to Change & The Science in Everyday Life
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does listening to music on earphone cause hearing loss? Well, that depends. This episode begins with...
A Better Way to Handle Life’s Daily Hassles & What Exactly is American Cuisine?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you cleaned and disinfected your cellphone? If it has been a while, I bet it ...
SYSK Choice: Why We See in Color & How to Navigate Online Reviews
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best way to sign-off an email? It actually depends on what you want the outcome to be. ...
What You Never Knew About Your Immune System How to Give Feedback Effectively
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever been pulled over by the police for a traffic violation, you know it is not easy to ...
Loneliness and The Serious Harm It Does & What’s Wrong With the Way We Buy Food
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were ever told to sit up straight and watch your posture, that was really good advice. Listen...
SYSK Choice: Your Role in the Game of Life & Preparing Kids to Thrive Today
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is all gasoline pretty much the same? Not really. There is a difference. There is regular gas and th...
How Siri and Alexa Are Changing Computing & Why So Many Managers Appear Incompetent
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does grilling meat increase your risk of getting cancer? Maybe. But it isn’t that simple. This epi...
Why We Keep Things We Never Use & The Reason We Keep Track of Time
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you decide when the gas tank in your car is low enough that you need to stop and get gas? Thi...
SYSK Choice: What Makes You - You & How to Explain So People Get It
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever eat at Taco Bell, you have surely noticed that they sometimes have Nacho Fries on the me...
The Power of Your Regrets & How Great Ideas Get Their Start
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice that your refrigerator has a light inside that comes on when you open the door but your ...
How to Break a Disagreement Deadlock & A New Habit That Can Change Your Life
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you or your child cut a cut or scrape, it is likely you grab some antibiotic ointment to put on...
SYSK Choice: Your Ever-Changing Personality & Procrastination With Less Guilt
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you may have discovered over the holidays, finding the right gift to give someone can be difficul...
Is It Good to Be Cynical? & How We All Screw Up Our Personal Finances
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you crave? Well, whatever it is, the next time you crave it, there is something simple you c...
Why We Enjoy Suffering & Understanding Your Freedom of Speech
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoy garlic, you are probably well aware that there is a downside to eating it - and that is...
SYSK Choice: Little Known Benefits of Exercise & Why It’s Good to Talk to Strangers
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some buildings have revolving doors? After all, they are sometimes heavy and hard to push, an...
Interesting Ways Lifestyle Affects Your Health & A Better Way to Understand Numbers
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t got a New Year’s resolution to work on yet - I’ve got one for you - it’s tack...
How to Set Goals to Make Them Happen and Interesting Differences Between Generations
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The room where you work, whether that’s at home or in an office, should probably be 77 degrees. Wh...
SYSK Choice: How Your Biological Clock Works & Optimizing Your Meeting Time
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As admirable as it is to set a New Year’s resolution, the chances of sticking to it in the long te...
How to Tackle What’s Really Important & The Way Food Fights Disease
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the scent of lavender is supposed to be calming? It may be the scent of trust, as ...
How Movement Affects Your Thoughts and Feelings & Understanding Your Right to Privacy
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever catch a glimpse of your computer screen in just the right light and see just how dusty and filt...
SYSK Choice: How to Avoid Stupid Mistakes & Successful New Year's Resolution Strategies
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know driving while distracted is a bad idea - particularly driving and texting. In fact, dist...
How to Use the Science of Success & What Goes On Inside Your Bones
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it great when you get one of those “A-Ha Moments”. You know, when an idea or the answ...
How You Can Make Yourself Smarter & When Efficiency Actually Slows You Down
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ask just about anyone and they will tell you that antioxidants are really good for you. In fact, som...
SYSK Choice: Our Christmas Wish of Hope & Courage
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to look younger - dramatically younger? I begin this episode with 3 simple ways that change ho...
Backstories of Christmas Songs and Traditions & How to Have the It Factor
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know how easy it is to overspend when we go shopping. Plus, it is no secret that retailers do...
How to Be an Adult & Why Traffic Jams Happen and How to Fix Them
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember a few years ago when people were saying, “Sitting is the new smoking”? Seriously, what ...
SYSK Choice: How to Optimize Your Speaking Voice & How Animals Affect You
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the Christmas holiday season is very special. Yet, there was a time in the United St...
Why Having Fun Really Matters & Powerful Strategies to Tame Your Email
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people sometimes choke when they swallow? Is it really because it went down “the wrong pipe...
What You Never Knew About Your Favorite Holiday Movies & What Sarcasm Does
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which is better at stopping a cough - cough syrup with codeine or chocolate? This episode begins wit...
SYSK Choice: The Science of Smiling & The Power of Radical Candor
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If I asked you, could you tell me where your main water shutoff valve is for your home? Do you leav...
How Old Will You Get To Be? & Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Explained Simply
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of “touch starvation”? It’s a real thing that happens when you don’t have the...
How Technology Changes Who You Are & The Nuts and Bolts of Making Friends
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you opened up a new box with electronics or shoes or maybe even some beef jerky ...
SYSK Choice: Your Suggestible Brain & Must-Ask Doctor Questions
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People often listen to music while they are working because they believe it helps concentrate and po...
How to Finish What You Start & Strange Ways Germs Spread at Home and Work
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Something is probably missing in your old holiday photos. In fact, the older you get, the more you n...
How Pride Compassion and Gratitude Drive Success & Using the Internet For Better Health
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people kiss under the mistletoe? When did that all start? This episode begins with a brief hi...
SYSK Choice: The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing & Why Dogs Love Us
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know if someone you like is truly compatible with you? Check out their taste in music. This ...