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

1019 Weird Human Behaviors Explained & Be Kind to Your Mouth -SYSK Choice

Could drinking water make you smarter? Actually no one is really sure, but it does seem to be so. This

1018 How to Better Deal with People & The Power of Profanity

I’m sure you have been hit in the head. Maybe you fell and bumped it, or someone accidentally hit you

1017 Embracing Optimism & How Algorithms Narrow Your Choices

Distractions while driving can be dangerous. Good drivers know they need to minimize distractions. However, some things that are intended

1016 How to Master Charisma & The Marvel of Modern Genetics – SYSK Choice

A person’s first name can have a profound impact on their life. This episode begins as I describe how people

1015 How to Keep Life Thrilling & How to Command A Conversation

Everyone loves getting flowers – but of course they don’t last very long. To make them last as long as

1014 What Colors Do To You & Recycling: Does It Really Help?

Why are there so many different shampoos? Does it really matter which one if all you want is clean hair?

1013 The Benefits of Being Delusional & Our Evolution Challenges-SYSK Choice

With all the advances in automobile technology, it seems they still haven’t solved the problem of that terrible thumping noise

1012 What Is Good Mental Health? & The Weird Thing About Memory

Are the things in your kitchen laid out efficiently? We often place kitchen items randomly – or wherever they fit.

1011 Everyday Health Hacks & A New Approach to Conflict

When you drink something and start choking, people often say, “Oh it must’ve gone down the wrong pipe.” This episode

1010 Your Incredible Sense of Smell & Overcoming Burn Out – SYSK Choice

Gotta big decision to make? Before you make it, you might want to wash your hands first. This episode begins

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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