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

1285 The Surprising Power of Hope & The Science of Your Sixth Sense

Some cars have gullwing doors, like the DeLorean in Back to the Future. They look amazing — but why don’t

BONUS: You Might Also Like: David Greene is Obsessed

Today we are sharing a special episode of the new podcast: David Greene Is Obsessed. David is one of America’s

1284 The Psychology of Brand Loyalty & The Strange History of Everyday Words

Ever stepped into an elevator and wondered, what if the cable snapped? It’s a surprisingly common fear — but is

1283 The Power of Making Things Simple & How Pockets Changed Everything – SYSK Choice

Most people don’t get enough sleep — and even a small deficit can take a big toll. Just 15 extra

1282 The Secret Languages We All Speak & Amazing Changes in Nature You Never Knew

Just thinking about itching can make you start to scratch — but there’s a reason for that. Scratching triggers a

The Real Story of Thanksgiving – Bonus Holiday Episode

It all started with a colossal Thanksgiving mistake — one that accidentally created an entire industry. The birth of the

1281 Strange Secrets of the Human Body and Why Your Brain Requires Friends

When you touch someone else’s skin, it often feels softer than your own — but that can’t be true for

1280 The Truth About Popular Food Myths & Modest Inventions That Became Life Changing – SYSK Choice

Ever notice that every restaurant kitchen has a giant exhaust fan above the stove? There’s a reason it’s required by

1279 When Maps Go Wrong & The Science of Everyday Courage

We’ve all done it — used a big fancy word to sound smarter or more impressive. But does it actually

1278 What Wikipedia’s Success Reveals About Trust & Are We All Too Fearful?

When you’re stuck on a multiple-choice question, should you change your answer or trust your gut? Most people swear your

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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