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

198 How to Give and Get Criticism Well & How to Use Computer Algorithms to Solve Your Problems

Somehow I simply cannot walk and text at the same time. And that turns out to be a good thing.

197 What Really Controls Your Behavior & How Being Too Clean Can Make You Sick

When it comes to successful online dating, the two things that seem to matter most are your screen name and

196 The Benefits of Cursing & How the World is Getting Better – Even If It Doesn’t Seem So

This episode begins with a look at some fascinating science of everyday life. For example, how the calorie count for

195 What Music Does to Your Brain & The Amazing Benefits and Techniques of Decluttering

Negotiating your own salary can be stressful and difficult. This episode begins with some proven ways to help you maneuver

194 Why Eating Healthy Isn’t as Hard as You Think & How to Be More Productive Than Ever

What’s the real reason people get angry over the little things? At least one leading expert believes it’s all about

193 Powerful Ways to Instantly Be More Persuasive & How to Create and Present the Right Image

Should you really not go swimming until a half hour after eating? Can you really get poison ivy by touching

192 Fascinating Ways Different Foods Affect You & Cool Life Hacks That Will Save You Time & Money

When you want something from someone else – like in a negotiation – it usually doesn’t pay to get mad.

191 The Flawed Psychology of Low Price Shopping & Why You Get Sick and How to Prevent It

A kiss is just a kiss. Or is it? It turns out kissing does a lot. I begin this episode

190 Understanding the Flaws in Your Evolution & The Story Behind Some of the Coolest Toys Ever

A lot of things about you determine how likable you are but there are a few simple techniques to make

189 How to Use the Element of Surprise to Be Successful & The Secret to Stopping Bad Breath Forever

Do you blush? Most people who do blush wish they didn’t because it is embarrassing and – as blushers know

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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