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

979 Why Your Sense of Smell is So Amazing & Where Did the Internet Come From?

One of the best parts of Christmas is the tree. There is so much lore, and history and fascinating facts

978 Quirks of Human and Artificial Intelligence & The Good and Bad Ways Sounds Affect You

Seems like there isn’t much your smartphone CAN’T do. However, one weakness it has is the inability to stand up

977 SYSK Choice: How Machines Shape Our Destiny & How to Connect With Anyone

I’m sure you’ve noticed those little silica gel packs in boxes of shoes or electronics. And if you look closely,

976 The Psychology and Magic of Audiences & The Power of Uncertainty

Who doesn’t love the smell of a Christmas tree? It seems to be a smell everybody finds pleasing and it

975 Nostalgia: Why We Long for The Past & Why Humans Love to Play Games

People say where you fall in the birth order compared to your siblings determines (or strongly influences) certain traits and

974 SYSK Choice: How Your Instincts Can Get You in Trouble & Why There’s No Center of The Universe

You have probably heard that poinsettia plants are poisonous to people and pets. Really? How poisonous? Can you die from

973 How You Can Win Friends and Influence People & Important Strategies for a Good Night’s Sleep

Food labels are full of claims. They say things like “All-Natural” or “Doctor Recommended” or “Made with Whole Grains.” Should

972 Why Success Never Feels Like It Should & Are You Really Responsible for Your Actions?

Texting and email seem to have replaced the telephone as a primary means of communication. Still, the telephone is sometimes

971 SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Luck & Weird Earth Conspiracies Debunked

During the holiday season, there are more occasions and opportunities to drink alcohol. So, it’s worth noting that not all

970 The Proof That Simple is Always Better & The Amazing Story of Pockets

If you are getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night (and most people are), that can be a

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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