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

389 Fascinating Secrets of the Universe & How to Handle Workplace Bullies

When you have a big decision to make, all kinds of things can influence that decision. But one thing I

SYSK Choice: If Your Walls Could Talk & The Power of Positive Confrontation

Everyone knows that as you age, your mental function declines. But when does that begin? Age 40? 50? I’ll tell

387 How to Give and Take Criticism & Ways to Make Your Relationship Happier – Instantly

Why should you take a photo of your passport and keep it on your phone? That’s just one of several

386 A Better Way to Solve A Problem & How Human Biases Affect Your Decisions

We all make mistakes. However, wouldn’t it be nice if you could make fewer of them? This episode begins by

SYSK Choice: A Peek Inside the Heart of the Internet & Self-Discipline Hacks to Achieve Success

Do you lose most of your body heat through your head? What’s the best way to stop the hiccups? We

384 Great Strategies to Maximize Your Money & New Technologies that Will Change Your Life

What happens if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? This episode begins by revealing why it

383 Why Your Fingers Get Pruney When Wet & How to Use Online Reviews Effectively

What is the best way to sign-off an email? Well, it depends on what you want the outcome to be

SYSK Choice: Psyching Yourself Up for Anything & Surviving Family Get-Togethers

Some people love rollercoasters and scary movies – but why? What is the appeal of being scared half to death?

380 The Rules to Play the Game of Life & How to Be an Effective Parent in the 21st Century

Is all gasoline the same? Actually, there is a difference. This episode begins with an explanation of the difference between

379 Why You Spend Money the Way You Do & The Benefits of Adding More Pleasure to Your Life

They tell you on airplane that in the event of an emergency an oxygen mask will drop from the ceiling

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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