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

SYSK Choice: Amazing Ways Genes Affect Your Behavior & How Calming Your Brain Makes You Stronger

Do you keep stuff? You know, things from your past that you have a hard time giving up even though

438 How to Stop Your Thoughts From Ruining Your Day & How to Take Better Care of Your Skin

When you are in the drive-through or waiting for a train to pass, is it better to turn off your

437 Behind the Scenes of White House Diplomacy & How to Take Advantage of Lucky Moments

Do dolphins really have their own language? Why is it warmer in the summer? Does lightning ever strike the same

SYSK Choice: Proven Ways to Be Instantly Happier & The Magic of Math

You probably think you are a good driver. But what do other people think about your driving? Listen to take

435 How to Change Your Personality & How to Manage The Faster Speed of Life

If you have ever gotten a paper cut (and who hasn’t), you may have wondered why a tiny little cut

434 How Your Indoor Environment Affect Who You Are & Amazing Ways Language Works

Everyone has had that “pins and needles” feeling when your foot or arm falls asleep. Why does it happen? A

SYSK Choice: How to Change a Habit & How to Be More Courageous

You can manipulate your brain to change your mood. How? Biofeedback. For example, when you are happy you smile. But

432 Understanding Hunger to Help You Lose Weight & Secrets of Successful Relationships

What should you do when you get a fever? Some people say you should take medicine to knock it down

431 Why You Should Stop Giving Advice & Why It is So Hard To Admit You Are Wrong

People often say they are attracted to people who have a good sense of humor. But it is actually more

SYSK Choice: Controlling the Flow of Time & How Influential Parenting Works

When you talk to your partner, there is something you do – or don’t do, that can predict with amazing

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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