The Quiet Ideas That Change The Way
You See The World

A four-times-a-week interview podcast with Mike Carruthers, featuring rigorous conversations with scientists, researchers, and storytellers about the small facts hiding in plain sight.

Episodes

1396 How to Stop the Pain of Rejection & How Couples Can Fight Without Falling Apart

Walk through a crowded airport or packed stadium and something remarkable happens. Thousands of people weave around each other without

1395 How Slowing Down Makes Life Better & Why Every Brain Needs Music

Ever notice how your face turns bright red when you’re embarrassed—and makes the whole situation even worse? As awkward as

1394 How to Read People & The Most Extreme Things on Earth – SYSK Choice

Have you ever met someone named Lucy and thought, “She really looks like a Lucy”? As strange as it sounds,

1393 Why You Don’t See What’s Right in Front of You & The Surprising Truth About Sidewalks

Stores and restaurants don’t just play music to fill the silence. The tempo, volume, and even the style of music

SYSK TRENDING-The Bright Side of Sadness

Most of us spend a lot of time trying to be happy and avoiding sadness whenever we can. But what

1392 Invest Like Warren Buffett & How To Disagree Better

Most of us think we’re pretty good drivers. But even experienced drivers develop bad habits without realizing it. Fortunately, a

1391 Eat Almost Anything & Still Be Healthy & The Amazing World of Rats- SYSK Choice

Why do mosquitoes seem to feast on some people while barely bothering others? It turns out your attractiveness to mosquitoes

1390 The Science of Charisma & Why Midlife Is Better Than Everyone Thinks

If your porch light seems to attract every moth and flying insect in the neighborhood, you’re not imagining it. Scientists

SYSK TRENDING – Where Did the Hamburger Come From?

Few foods are as American as the hamburger. Every year, Americans eat billions of them, and they are a staple

1389 Have We Been Wrong About Posture? & How Memory Champions Think

Take a look at your speedometer the next time you’re driving. Chances are, it’s lying to you. The speed you’re

There’s Always
More to Know

Sometimes the most interesting things are the ones hiding in plain sight. We talk with people who know their stuff and uncover fascinating ideas, surprising discoveries and useful information you can put to work in your own life.
“One of the smartest and most consistently interesting podcasts you’ll find.”
— Hosted by Mike Carruthers · Produced by DrewCast Media

Curious? Good.
So Are We.

Over 20 years ago, Mike Carruthers created “Something You Should Know” as a short-form radio feature, syndicated to hundreds of radio stations around the US and Canada. The podcast is still going strong on the same home. After 1,575 episodes of the feature, Mike created the long-form podcast version.
“One of the smartest and most consistently interesting podcasts you’ll find.”

— Hosted by Mike Carruthers · Produced by DrewCast Media

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