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

969 The Power of Things That Never Change & The Magic of the Doctor/Patient Bond

A kiss can be very powerful. It can make you feel wonderful and connect you to a person – or

968 SYSK Choice: Uncovering the Mystery of Deja Vu & How Our Feelings Built Our World

If you have siblings, they have had an important impact on you, even if you don’t realize it. This episode

967 Popular Myths About the Foods We Love & Tiny Inventions That Changed the World

Ever notice how restaurant kitchens have huge exhaust fans over the stove? They have to have them. It’s the law.

966 When Personal Achievement Becomes Toxic & What You Never Knew About the Ocean

Why are the numbers 1, 2 and 3 across the top of a telephone keypad but across the bottom of

965 SYSK Choice: How to Instantly Detect BS & The Secret to Conflict Resolution

You often hear the terms antique, collectible and vintage used interchangeably. However, they do have different meanings that have to

964 Good News About The Imposter Syndrome & Simple Strategies to A Great Relationship

It might sound odd but the weather can have a significant impact on your purchase decisions. Some things you are

963 The Downside of Creativity & Why We Love Horror Films for Halloween

Your grandmother probably told you to sit up straight – and boy was she right! Good posture can do wonders

962 SYSK Choice: Why Your Consciousness is Unique & How to Give Your Dog a Longer Life

Becoming a homeowner is an important goal for a lot of people. After all, home ownership is part of the

961 Why People Don’t Read What You Write & How Could You Be a Better Person?

While some people take pride in being a perfectionist, the fact is no one is perfect, so it is a

960 Hidden Ways Movies and TV Influence You & Why You Need to Brush Your Tongue

You can search online for information on just about any topic. Recently there was an interesting article posted on the

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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