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

959 SYSK Choice: How Choice Architecture Works & The Benefits of Selfishness Done Correctly

Seems like everyone hates passwords. If they are too random, you forget them. If they are too obvious, you could

958 The Awesome Power of Pure Joy & Hidden Distractions That Suck Your Time

Wi-Fi being what it is, sometimes it slows down and things get glitchy – shows stop streaming, games glitch out

957 How to Get Important Things Done & Ways to Tell If Someone Is in Denial

Every PC owner has probably wondered what the difference is between RESTART and SHUTDOWN – or if there really is

956 SYSK Choice: Successful Dating Beyond Dating Apps & Why The 4-Day Work Week Works

Is taking a daily multivitamin a good idea? It seems to make a lot of sense – like an insurance

955 How to Speak Well When You Are Put On The Spot & The Strange History of Breakfast Cereal

If you went to your backyard and took a pinch of dirt in your fingers, you would be holding a

954 What If You Could Live a Lot Longer & Why We Believe Things That Just Aren’t True

If you are buying candy for Trick or Treaters this year, what kind will it be? Well, if you want

953 SYSK Choice: A Brief History of Motion & The Right Ways to Speak Up

Have you heard of the Pink Tax? It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs more than

952 How to Build The Life You Want & Why Eggs Are More Amazing Than You Ever Knew

When you are faced with a tough decision, some common advice is to “sleep on it.” By sleeping and waking

951 Understanding Fear and Bravery in Everyday Life & How Modern Chemicals Affect You

How many married couples sleep in separate beds? A lot more than you may think. This episode begins with a

950 SYSK Choice: What Happens In Our Brain When We Snap & Understanding Heartbreak

Why is the most popular pencil the #2 pencil? What happened to the #1 pencil? This episode begins with some

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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