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

1388 The Surprising Power of Being Polite & Job Interview Secrets That Really Work-SYSK Choice

Can simply believing a treatment will work actually help it work better? Surprisingly, yes. Researchers have found that your expectations

1387 The Mystery of Accents and the Dangerous Habit of Rumination

Have you ever pushed on a door that was supposed to be pulled—or pulled when you should have pushed? It

SYSK TRENDING – A Different View of Success

What does it really mean to be successful? Most people would probably say it’s about making more money, climbing the

1386 Has Therapy Gone Too Far? & The Hidden Genius of Birds

Need a favor? The way you ask may matter as much as what you’re asking for. Researchers have found that

1385 The Human Need We’re Neglecting & The Mystery of Great Ideas – SYSK Choice

Have you ever forgotten a phone number, birthday, or why you walked into a room because you knew your phone

1384 The Proven Magic of Being Outdoors & The Curious History of A, B, C

Many ballpoint pens have a particular design feature intended to save your life – if necessary. It’s one of those

SYSK TRENDING-How Your Circadian Rhythm Runs Your Life

Can you train yourself to become a night owl—or an early bird? Millions of people try. They force themselves to

1383 Why Pain Isn’t What You Think It Is & The Disappearing Joys of Everyday Life

People often assume that someone with brown eyes appears more trustworthy than someone with blue eyes. Research suggests there may

1382 Why Some Ideas Change the World & Black Holes: Science’s Greatest Enigma – SYSK Choice

The lottery is one of the few games where everyone knows the odds are terrible—and millions of people play anyway.

1381 How Your Beliefs Control Your Future & Why Climate Solutions Need a Rethink

Nothing can ruin a meal faster than someone loudly slurping soup, coffee, or noodles. At least that’s what many people

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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