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

1268 The Science of Goal Setting & The Truth About Denial – SYSK Choice

Ever wondered if there’s really a difference between hitting Restart and Shutdown on your PC? Turns out, there is —

1267 How to Get Better Results with AI & The Science of Healing Trauma

Expiration dates aren’t always what they seem. While most packaged foods carry them, some foods — like salt — can

1266 The Smart Way to Spend Money & History That Never Happened

How you walk doesn’t just reflect your mood — it can actually shape it. Research shows that adjusting your stride

1265 What Nature Reveals About Living Longer & Why Smart People Believe Irrational Things-SYSK Choice

If you’re stocking up on Halloween candy, do you know which treats kids actually want the most? This episode opens

1264 Deadly Risks You Overlook & Why We Treat Pets Like People

What really happens when you stand or sit up straight? More than you think. Posture affects your body and your

1263 The Rise of Psychobabble and the Brilliant History of Photography

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but did you know there are proven ways to make them even better? Research

1262 Mastering the Art of Speaking on the Spot & The Surprising Story of Breakfast Cereal – SYSK Choice

If you walked into your backyard and scooped up just a pinch of dirt, you’d be holding an entire underground

1261 The Science of Focus and Distraction & Unlocking Emotional Intelligence

Why do people cheat when they know it’s wrong? Whether it’s on a test or in a relationship, the answer

1260 The Mystery of Common Knowledge & Why Some People Are Never On Time

If I showed you some photos of yourself and asked you to pick out the one that most accurately represented

1259 Surprising Benefits of Being Awkward & The Amazing Power of Seeds – SYSK Choice

We’ve all heard the test-taking advice: “If you’re stuck, trust your first answer.” But is that really the smart move?

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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