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

1149 How Your Body Affects Your Happiness & Good News for Self-Critics and Perfectionists

At airports all over the world, luggage gets lost – sometimes forever. So, what happens to it? It can’t sit

1148 The Science Behind Why We Buy & How to Make Bold Choices – SYSK Choice

In a public bathroom, which is better – drying your hands with a paper towel or using an air blower?

1147 How to Change What’s Not Working & Why Time Seems to Speed Up and Slow Down

One fear many air travelers have is catching a cold or some other bug when they fly on an airplane.

1146 The New Science of Effective Weight & What Makes an Idea Scalable

We’ve all heard the advice that when you buy new clothes you should wash them first before you wear them.

1145 Why Rituals Exist Everywhere & The Exercise Paradox – SYSK Choice

We know that smiling is a universal human expression of happiness. Everyone smiles – in fact, even babies born blind

1144 Scams You Might Easily Fall For & Mastering The Art of Deal-Making

You might think that a good way to get closer to someone is to do them a favor. Yes, that

1143 A Fascinating Tour of Our Solar System & The Amazing Story of the Sandwich

What would happen if you were walking by the Empire State Building right at the time someone dropped a penny,

1142 Fascinating Stories of Christmas Customs & The Art of Talking with Children – SYSK Choice

Restaurants are crawling with germs. It’s not all the restaurant’s fault – where there are people, there are going to

1141 How You CAN Change Other People & Some Interesting Science Explained

Listening to music with air pods or headphones can damage your hearing. To prevent this, you need to understand the

1140 The Surprising Toll of Life’s Daily Hassles & What Exactly is American Cuisine?

How often do you clean your cellphone? Chances are you don’t do it often unless the screen starts to get

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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