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

188 The Mysterious Impact Strangers Have On You & Why You Are Bombarded By So Many Ads

Getting kids – or even some grownups – to eat their vegetables can be frustrating. However there are some simple

187 How Language Affects How You Think & The Fascinating Way Emotions Determine Your Success

Not drinking enough water is a big problem. And while being a little dehydrated won’t kill you, dehydration does have

186 Why You Are Not As Smart As You Think You Are & How Long Can You Reasonably Live?

It is rare to see a UPS truck turning left. Sure, sometimes they have to but they try not to.

185 Why You Ask for Help All Wrong and How to Do It Right & The Myth of “Expert” Financial Advice

There is only one right way to build a fire. It has always been this way and it is unlikely

184 Scientific Mysteries that Make No Sense At All & How to Stop People From Manipulating You

Want to feel REALLY good? Watch this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiKxytbCWk. It’s a dull and boring video about folding towels and

183 How to Be Beautiful and Why it Matters & Small Inventions that Rocked Your World

When you search for something in Google does it matter what order you put the words in? What about punctuation

182 What Really Motivates Humans & How to Talk to Anyone About Anything

Do nice guys finish last? Sure, there are a lot of successful nice guys but there are a lot of

181 How to Unlock Your Creative Genius & The Fascinating Connection Between Health and Happiness

Humans are programmed to flirt. It’s the beginning of the process that keeps the species going forward. And while some

180 The Amazing Way Your Body Heals Itself & Why Your Reality is Different Than Mine

Ever feel good about saving a spider because you took it out of your house and put it outside rather

179 How to Easily Negotiate (Almost) Anything & Why You Need the Rat Race

Mental health is complicated. But there are some things that can trigger depression in almost anyone. I begin this episode

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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