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

1119 How Regular People Become Millionaires & How The Power of Suggestion Works

Is handwriting analysis a real thing? Can an “expert” really tell if handwriting is forged or real or is it

1118 The Keys to a Long Term Relationship & How Our Minds Are Quirky – SYSK Choice

From a very early age you were likely told not to lie. Lying is bad. And it seems that one

1117 The Psychology of Crowds & Where Did Life Come From?

Most of us have heard that the speed at which you drive can impact your gas mileage but by how

1116 Are You Treating Your Clothes All Wrong? & The Power of Being Quiet

You have seen a dollar bill hundreds of times, but have you ever really studied it? It’s fascinating. And the

1114 How to Master the Skill of Quitting & Deconstructing Conspiracy Theories – SYSK Choice

Do you suffer from any of these symptoms: Tiredness, stomach issues, dizziness, headaches, joint problems, dry skin or depression? What’s

1115 What You Never Knew About Your Childhood & Go Inside the U.S. Capitol

Something interesting seems to happen when couples are together for a long time. Without even trying, they are able to

1113 What Makes You Uniquely Human & How Words Affect Your Thoughts

Major storms all get names: Milton, Katrina, Ian, Sandy etc. Why do we name storms? Do the names of storms

1112 Understanding Our Phobias & How Your Dog Thinks – SYSK Choice

We all tend to want to impress others with our accomplishments or skills or whatever else that makes us exceptional.

1111 What Makes You an Introvert or Extrovert? & Why Things Smell

When you are focused on a task, interruptions can be annoying and maddening. Yet, there may be a positive side

1110 How to Know What Someone is Thinking & The Amazing Success Story of LEGO

Watch a couple hold hands as they stroll own the road. It often seems cute and quaint. But it is

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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