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

128 Proven Ways to Be Instantly Happier Forever & Things About Christmas You Never Knew

How’s your driving? Sure you know you are a good driver but what do other drivers think? This episode starts

127 When Knowing Nothing Actually Gives You an Advantage & The Proven Way to Live a Long, Long Life

I bet you have Googled medical symptoms you are experiencing. Everyone does. But the information you get can be contradictory

126 What Every Perfectionist Needs to Know & How to Increase Your Fitness Level Fast

Grandma was right! I start this episode by looking at some old home remedies that actually work for when you

125 Why It is So Hard For People to Admit When They’re Wrong & The Real Way You Get Promoted at Work

Everyone with a cellphone has dropped it. So why is it when it falls to the ground, it always seems

124 Why Those Special Moments in Your Life Are So Special & The 5 Numbers You Must Know to Stay Healthy

Every parent wants to have a positive influence on their child. But what are the experiences and messages kids take

123 The Amazing Benefits of Showing Appreciation & Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs You Probably Never Heard

You are as healthy as you think you are. This episode starts with a look at some fascinating research that

122 Understanding the Flow of Time and How You Perceive It & How to Make Parenting Easier

When you talk to your partner, there is something you do – or don’t do, that can predict with amazing

121 How to NOT Be Offended By Things and People You Don’t Agree With & When Owning a Home is Not Always Better Than Renting

You have to have experience to advance in any profession – or do you? Experience is good but in many

120 Home Remedies Proven by Science to Work & How to Give a Killer Presentation Every Time

The holiday season is upon us! And if the holidays stress you out, you are in excellent company. I’ll explain

119 The Fascinating Difference Between Reality and Your Perception & Why You Have More Resilience Than You Think

When you are playing a game, should you let your child win? It’s a question every adult asks themselves. If

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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