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

1248 Unlocking Your Primal Intelligence & The Tug-of-War Between Competition and Cooperation

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1247 The Psychology of Lying & The Race for Outer Space – SYSK Choice

No one likes making a fool of themselves — but it turns out, it might be one of the best

1246 How Do You Create Happiness? & Why Dogs Behave the Way They Do

“Happy Birthday to You” might seem like a simple song, but its history is anything but. It has generated millions

1245 How Great Innovators Think & Turning Anger Into Strength

Try formulating an answer to a difficult question while looking someone in the eye. It is almost impossible. You must

1244 Why You Are Predisposed to Worry & How Fonts Influence Our Feelings – SYSK Choice

Everyone knows exercise is good for you. But have you ever thought HOW it is good for you? This episode

1243 What Algorithms Really Know About You & The Awesome Power of Doing Nothing

What if starting your meal with a mediocre appetizer could actually make the main course taste better? In this surprising

1242 Can You Be Bored to Death? & Why Thrill Seekers Seek Thrills

What if you were convinced you got a good night’s sleep even if you didn’t? It turns out what you

1241 The Untold Stories of the Foods You Love & How the Internet Runs On Outrage – SYSK Choice

⁠You probably have a drawer where you keep spare batteries for when you need them. But if some or all

1240 The Secret Story of Your Private Life & How to Make the Best Use of Your Time

⁠People don’t drown the way you think they do. Someone could drown right in front of you, and you might

1239 Why We Care What Other People Think & How Social Media is Shaping Language

As people age, changes in the eyes require that some to get reading glasses to see things clearly close-up. What’s

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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