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

1228 Why You Owe Your Life to Bugs & The Fascinating Rise of the Emoji

While people may not point it out to you when you use the wrong word – they DO notice. This

1227 The Healing Effects of Music & Understanding Adolescence

Having good friends can help you live longer, see the world more positively and make you look more attractive. How

1226 Why People Misunderstand You & The Fashion Health Crisis – SYSK Choice

Why do people seem to get sick when (or just after) they fly? Many believe it is the recirculated air

1225 The New Science of Love & The Fascinating World of Death

Who hasn’t had a brilliant idea or revelation while taking a shower? It seems the shower is a place where

1224 The New World of Weather Forecasting & Interesting Ways the Human Body Adapts

Everyone is bound to make a typo in an email. What’s interesting though is the reader will often see that

1223 What Is Funny? & The Past, Present and Future of Water – SYSK Choice

How do spiders find their way into your house? This episode starts by revealing how it happens and some ways

1222 Learn Less to Find Success & How to Use Game Theory, Risk, and Luck to Your Advantage

People sometimes cheat on their partner. Not everyone – but some do. This episode begins with some insight into one

1221 How to Quickly Change What Matters & What Happens Inside Your Imagination

Summer brings ice cream, popsicles and other frozen treats – all of which can cause painful brain freeze. Why does

1220 Surprising Backstories of Everyday Expressions & The Benefits of Connecting With Your Future Self – SYSK Choice

Being sure to get enough sleep is one of the suggestions for people trying to lose or control their body

1219 Futurology: The Forces That Shape Your Future & Where’s the 4-Day Workweek?

It makes sense that if you want to cut down on the amount of spam email you get, just unsubscribe

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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