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

429 The Amazing Benefits of Breathing Properly How to Make Better Decisions

Do you like getting robocalls on your phone? Of course you don’t. So this episode begins with a simple way

428 How to Get Things Done Without Stressing Out & What Other People Really Think of You

Could driving while dehydrated be as dangerous as driving while drunk? This episode begins with some fascinating research that shows

SYSK Choice: How to Cook on the Grill Perfectly & The Importance of Asking Good Questions

Just like food, medications have expiration dates. But just how accurate are those dates? Is it better to take an

426 The Science of Persuasion & Understanding How the World Works

Some days it is just hard to get up and get going. So this episode begins with some interesting ways

425 How to Find True and Lasting Happiness & The Truly Amazing World of Mushrooms

Does a full moon really bring out craziness in people? Does it cause more car accidents and hospital admissions? This

SYSK Choice: Simple Strategies for a Great Relationship & How to Better Use Your Mind

While it is hard NOT to get angry sometimes, anger can take a toll on your health and lifespan. I’ll

423 How to Negotiate by Asking the Right Questions & The Fascinating Science of Walking

Smells can have a really interesting effect on you. They can make you happy, improve concentration and boost your energy.

422 How Self-Confidence Really Works & One Thing You Can Do to Be More Careful Online

Some foods get a bad rap – and undeservedly so. This episode begins with a list of foods you probably

SYSK Choice: Why Your Perceptions Often Deceive You & How Smart People Fall Victim to Fraud

Have you ever put your car in “Drive” while it is still rolling backwards a little bit? People do it

420 Who Actually Discovered Fire and Other Amazing Firsts & How to Find A Job Now

It is a bicyclist’s nightmare – dooring! It is when someone in a car along the side of the road

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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