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

1320 The Automatic Path to Wealth & How to Beat Self-Doubt

We’ve all heard the “rules” about sleep — you need exactly eight hours, falling asleep in front of the TV

1319 Why Everything We Do Matters & The Importance of Big Tech Oversight – SYSK Choice

Human touch feels good — but it may also do far more than we realize. From a reassuring hand on

1318 Why We Buy Cheap Stuff – Then Regret It & Important Clues About Your Health

There’s an art — and a surprising amount of psychology — behind giving a great compliment. When done well, flattery

Bonus: SYSK TRENDING – Finding Your Motivation

SYSK TRENDING takes a look back at conversations from the Something You Should Know archive that connect directly to topics

1317 The Human Need to Matter & The Enduring Appeal of Cats

You’ve probably been told to be grateful for what you have — but that advice isn’t just feel-good wisdom. Research

1316 Our Strange Relationship With Robots & What is Confidence? – SYSK Choice

In almost every job interview, there’s one question that catches people off guard — not because it’s rare, but because

1315 Why You Click With Some People & How to Pursue Anything with Excellence

If you want a conversation to feel more engaging and connected, there’s a small, often overlooked detail that can quietly

1314 How Great Ideas Are Born & Why We Stick With People Like Us

Written communication strips away tone, facial expression, and nuance — which is why texts and emails are so easy to

1313 The Powerful Ways Culture Shapes Us & Why We Struggle With Fitness-SYSK Choice

Is a newborn baby more likely to resemble mom or dad – or is it a toss-up? This episode begins

1312 How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life

When you get sick, your instinct is to withdraw — crawl into bed, cancel plans, and avoid people. As unpleasant

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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