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

1069 Where Would We Be Without Alcohol & Good Reasons to Go Outside Right Now

There’s nothing better than a really good laugh. What’s even better is, laughing offers some excellent health benefits too. I

1068 Why We Love to Push Buttons & Why We All Need to Play Games

We all have a sense of what romantic music is. But can that type of music really make you feel

1067 US: Getting Past the You and Me Relationship & How Fragrance Works – SYSK Choice

Getting car sick can really ruin a trip – for EVERYONE in the car! But maybe you’ve heard – there

1066 How to Live Your Life with No Regrets & What Bad Words Do

There’s more to making a great burger than meets the eye. This summertime episode begins with expert advice on preparing

1065 How Your Refrigerator Changed Your Life & Why Are There Volcanoes?

In an argument there are usually two things going on that make it so difficult. Listen as I begin this

1064 How to Bounce Back From Tough Times & How to Beat the Surveillance Economy – SYSK Choice

When dogs meet they often sniff each other. It appears we humans do the same thing (to other humans, not

1063 Why Leadership is So Overrated & How Supply Chains Work or Don’t

Sunscreen has been around for a long time. Has it changed much? Are there advancements in “sunscreen technology”? As summer

1062 The Science of Sexual Attraction & What Does Your Job Mean to You?

Of course, you know what a tank top is – but do you know why it is called a tank

1061 Why Compassion is a Wonder Drug & Essential Survival Advice – SYSK Choice

We all know sunscreen is important – but only if you cover all the places you need to cover. Interestingly,

1060 How Safe Are You in Today’s World? & What Would You Change About Yourself?

Whenever you see the equal sign, you know what it means. So how did these two little parallel lines come

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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