How Eyeglasses Changed the World & The Art of Effective Complaining
Something You Should Know
Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia
4.5 • 4.3K Ratings
🗓️ 19 February 2026
⏱️ 50 minutes
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| 0:00.0 | I know you like interesting and thought-provoking conversations and ideas because you listen to something you should know. |
| 0:08.8 | So let me recommend another podcast I know you will enjoy. It's the Jordan Harbinger Show. |
| 0:15.2 | Jordan has a real talent for getting his guests to share stories and offer thought-provoking insights. |
| 0:21.6 | Over the years, I've sent a lot of people to listen, and I get feedback from people who are so glad I introduce them to the Jordan Harbinger Show. |
| 0:29.7 | Recently, he discussed Scientology and the children who are raised in that organization. |
| 0:35.6 | It's a fascinating conversation, and he talked with Dr. Rhonda Patrick |
| 0:39.5 | about how to protect your mind and body from the modern world. And it's tougher than you think. |
| 0:46.0 | I've gotten to know Jordan pretty well. We talk frequently, and I tell you, he is a very smart, |
| 0:51.1 | insightful guy who does a hell of a podcast. |
| 0:59.9 | Check out the Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. |
| 1:10.1 | Today on something you should know, if you worry you drink too much coffee, I'm going to tell you why you probably don't. |
| 1:10.9 | Then the amazing history of eyeglasses, and how buying them today is different than it |
| 1:16.4 | used to be. |
| 1:17.7 | They were sold by eyeglass peddlers out of a box, and you told the peddler how old you |
| 1:25.4 | were, and he then gave you what he thought would be the right |
| 1:29.8 | kind of glasses. |
| 1:32.0 | Also, ever walk into a room and forget why? |
| 1:34.8 | I'll explain why that happens. |
| 1:36.9 | And the fine art of complaining from someone with a very high batting average of success. |
| 1:43.1 | It's pretty high. It's north of 50%. |
| 1:46.0 | I have had complete meals replaced, |
| 1:49.0 | experiences compensated so I could, you know, |
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