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

1258 The Promise and Peril of Disruptive Technology & How Being in Nature Changes You

⁠Who hasn’t craved something sweet and delicious? You try to resist, but your brain keeps insisting. Surprisingly, there’s a simple

1257 How to Harness Your Intuition & The Surprising Science Hidden in Music

It might sound strange, but the way you evaluate your relationship could actually depend on the chair you’re sitting in.

1256 The Secrets to Achieving Your Goals & Origin Stories of Our Favorite Phrases – SYSK Choice

Speed reading might sound impressive, but research shows that slowing down can actually improve comprehension, retention, and enjoyment. In this

1255 Why We All Crave Social Status & The Extraordinary Sense That Stops You From Falling

You probably aren’t letting your dishwasher do its job the way it’s designed to — and you may be wasting

1254 The Really Good News About Stress & Why Movies Just Aren’t the Same Anymore

Why do kids really get the summer off from school? The popular myth is that it was to help out

1253 How to Improve at Anything & The Truth About Owning Nothing-SYSK Choice

Walking is great exercise. However, the speed you walk at can make a big difference. The right pace can offer

1252 Why You Wear Your Hair That Way & The Surprising Science of Human Stupidity

When you stay at a short-term rental property such as Airbnb, you often notice security cameras. After all, it is

1251 The Secret World of Credit Cards & The Science of Building Unshakable Confidence

Why do humans blush—and why does it feel so uncomfortable when someone points it out? Charles Darwin once called blushing

1250 Simple Habits For Better Decisions & How Modern Tech Predicts the Weather -SYSK Choice

How often do you think the average American checks their phone each day? Whatever your guess, you’ll probably be shocked

1249 How Smart People Can Make Dumb Choices & The Serious Dangers of Social Media

Chances are, your home is full of things you don’t use, don’t need, and maybe don’t even recognize. Listen to

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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