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

1277 The Dark Side of Achievement & The Astonishing Science of the Sea-SYSK Choice

Why are the numbers 1, 2, and 3 across the top of a phone keypad but across the bottom of

1276 How You Can Access Hidden Markets & How to Be A Super Conversationalist

Hooters has no male waiters. Isn’t that discrimination? Or could it be that men just don’t want to work there?

1275 Think You’re Too Smart to Be Scammed? & The Invention That Changed Medicine

People who live the longest aren’t always the ones with the “perfect” body weight. In fact, research suggests that being

1274 Why Creativity Isn’t Always Good & The Magic of Horror Movies at Halloween – SYSK Choice

Your grandmother was right — you should sit up straight. Posture affects far more than your appearance. It influences your

1273 Why Winners Often Lose & What Great Teams Do Differently

When you ask someone to recall something from deep in their memory, watch their face — they’ll probably do something

1272 The Science of Morbid Curiosity & The Dirty Secrets of Clean Energy

When you want to reach out to someone — to ask them on a date, invite them to an event,

1271 How to Master Emotional Power & How Elevators Changed the World – SYSK Choice

As people age, forgetfulness often creeps in — but not all memory loss is inevitable. In fact, some of the

1270 The Problem with Authenticity & The Psychology That Fuels War

What really happens when two people kiss? Far more than you think. From the brain chemistry it triggers, to the

BONUS: You Might Also Like: On Point

Today we are sharing an episode of On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti. On Point is a rare public space where

1269 How Gravity Affects Your Health & Jim Cramer on Beating the Market

Ever notice how weekdays feel different from one another? Mondays carry a heavy vibe, while Fridays seem lighter and more

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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