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

1129 The Real and False Promises of AI & What They Really Ate at the First Thanksgiving

How many photographs have been taken worldwide in the history of photography? And how many just this year? These are

1128 Stunningly Simple Secrets for Success & What Really Goes On at the CIA

Maybe you’ve noticed that simply having friends has gotten expensive. Meeting for lunch, drinks after work, dinner at a restaurant

1127 The Car’s History and Future & Inside Your Unconscious Mind – SYSK Choice

“Sit up straight!” You’ve probably heard it since you were very young, and it turns out to be good advice.

1126 The Objective Science of Marijuana & Understanding the Certainty Trap

Women apologize more than men. Why is that? This episode looks at the likely reason and it may surprise you.

1125 What the Internet Has Made Obsolete & Cool Health Care Hacks

When you are on the phone in a noisy environment, you probably cover your other ear to hear the phone

1124 How to Happily Overcome Clutter & Why Pop Culture is so Valuable – SYSK Choice

When you shop for big ticket items like a house or car, it matters what day you choose to go

1123 A Serious Look at UFOs & The Power of Grace in Today’s World

How do you decide when to throw food out? If you go by the date printed on the package, you

1122 How Notebooks Changed Your Life & Are Video Screens Really So Bad?

When you know someone’s musical tastes, it can affect what you think of that person. It can even impact how

1121 A Smart Guide to Friendships & English Tips From A Master Grammarian – SYSK Choice

I can’t imagine anyone who wants to receive MORE emails. Most of us would prefer to get far fewer. That’s

1120 How Pleasure Makes People Miserable & How Weight Loss Really Works

Everyone understands that getting enough sleep is important. But how important? This episode begins by revealing the benefits of getting

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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