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

208 The Sneaky Fees Businesses Charge and What to Do About It & The Fascinating History of Slang

What could be simpler than washing your hands? You’ve done it a zillion times. And yet you are probably not

207 How to Actually Think Better & The Secret of Eating What You Enjoy Without Guilt

Many people wish they were taller. Unfortunately there is no simple fix for that. But there are ways to LOOK

206 Discover How to Be Luckier in Everyday Life & A Proven Way to Make Better Decisions

People who travel a lot have to come up with their own travel hacks and secrets in order to stay

205 How to Find Hidden Collectibles in Your Home & Powerful Career Advice You Haven’t Heard Before

Whenever you get a new credit card in the mail, you are encouraged to sign the back of it. In

204 The Amazing Way Your House Influences Your Behavior & What To Do When You Can’t Forgive

If you want to ask someone on a date, you could call them up and ask or you could send

203 How to Remember Anything, Anytime , Anywhere & The Dark Side of Success

Have you ever thought to yourself, “When I lose weight, where does the fat go?” It is an interesting question

202 How Pictures Always Make You More Persuasive & Do Men Really Prefer Blondes?

If you want someone to know you really care for them and that they are special to you, there are

201 Are You Unknowingly Sabotaging Yourself? & The Amazing Story of the World’s Sand Shortage

When you have pain – you want it to go away. While taking a pill or two can help ease

200 What Really Makes Love Work Long Term & The Really Good News About Depression

I suspect you’ve been cheated or lied to at some point in your life and thought to yourself, “How in

199 The Science of Being a Peak Performer & How to Improve Your Writing – Instantly

Have you ever watched someone blow out the candles on a birthday cake and wondered, “Do I really want to

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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