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

338 “Dirty Jobs” Host Mike Rowe Offers a Different View of Success & The Awesome Power of Empathy

People cry when they are sad – so why do they also cry when they are happy? This episode begins

337 The Power of Being Brief and to the Point & Why Your Reality May Not Be Real at All

Do you let your dog sleep on the bed? Some experts claim it is bad for your health. But I

SYSK Choice: Finding True Happiness & Controlling Your Money

You need to know about the “27 Second Effect.” This is a critical part of the whole “distracted driving” problem

335 The Founder of Netflix Reveals His Secret of Success & The Problems of Working From Home

When someone meets you, the first thing they likely notice are your eyes. But do you know what they notice

334 The Surprising Benefits of Taking the Blame When Things Go Wrong & The Origins of Trick-or-Treat

When you go to the movies, is there really a “best seat in the house?” Actually, yes. Although people have

SYSK Choice: The Dangers of Going to the Doctor & The Best Ways to Get Organized

Do you know about The 40% Rule. It’s what Navy Seals use to be mentally tough – and you can

332 The Powerful Influence Strangers Have On You & How to Speed Up Your Metabolism

You probably know the many ways supermarkets use psychology to get you to spend more money. Well it turns out

331 Why It’s So Easy to Get Food Poisoning & Academy Award Winner Brian Grazer on Human Connection

We all sometimes struggle to remember important things – like names or passwords or what to get at the grocery

SYSK Choice: Great Advice on How to Succeed from a Self-Made Billionaire

How do you cure a cough? Well, there is one idea that has been floating around that some people swear

329 How to Harness the Power of Your Brain & Where Halloween Monsters Come From

Most people agree that if you know how a book, movie or TV show ends that will ruin the experience

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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