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

1328 The Power of Noticing What Matters & Mastering Meaningful Conversation-SYSK Choice

Fresh flowers brighten any room — but they fade fast. You’ve probably heard all kinds of tricks to keep them

1327 The Serious Problem of Picky Eaters & Will AI Make Us Dumber?

When men get sick with a cold or the flu, do they actually suffer more than women — or just

1326 Secret Service Communication Skills & Designing a Meaningful Life

On a freezing morning, it feels smart to let your car idle and warm up before driving off. But is

1325 How to Stop Fighting With Food & The Science of Making Predictions – SYSK Choice

Body language sends signals we’re often unaware of — and apparently, that includes your belly button. Where it points can

1324 How Eyeglasses Changed the World & The Art of Effective Complaining

If you’re a coffee drinker, you’ve probably wondered at some point whether you’re drinking too much. Coffee gets blamed for

Bonus: SYSK TRENDING – How Stress Distorts Your Thinking

Everyone seems more stressed than ever — and oddly, some people even wear it like a badge of honor. But

1323 Street Smarts That Keep You Safe & The Science of Great Ideas

When a big storm is on the way, it happens like clockwork: empty shelves, frantic shoppers, and a sudden shortage

1322 The Secrets Twins Share & Subtle Money Mistakes to Avoid-SYSK Choice

Are women really attracted to men who can make them laugh? And if so, why does humor matter so much

1321 How to Find True Love & Why Some People Pursue Impossible Goals

Ask frequent flyers what bothers them most about air travel and you might be surprised by the answer. It’s not

Bonus: SYSK TRENDING – The Science of Sleeping, Breathing, and Hydration

Why would anyone need to be taught how to sleep, breathe, or drink water? Those are things you already do

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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