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

SYSK TRENDING – The Dangers of Collective Illusions

Humans are social creatures, and one of our strongest instincts is to fit in with the group. We want to

1365 Why Humans Crave Rituals & How Music Transports Your Mind

A lot of people treat melatonin like a harmless sleeping pill. But that’s not really what it is. Researchers are

1364 How to Make Better Friends & Cleaning Myths That Waste Your Time – SYSK Choice

The sound of crickets on a warm summer night is instantly recognizable. But the tiny creatures making all that noise

1363 Your Hormones Control More Than You Think & How Big Mistakes Shape You

People love giving advice—but most of the time, it doesn’t actually change anyone’s behavior. In fact, there’s a much more

SYSK TRENDING – What It Means To Be Inspiring

Most of us can point to someone who truly inspired us—a teacher, boss, coach, friend, or public figure who made

1362 Why Walking is More Powerful Than You Think & A Career You May Have Missed

Most recipes tell you to preheat the oven before cooking. But why? Wouldn’t it save time to just let the

1361 How Your Environment Affects Your Behavior & Curiously Strange Moments In History – SYSK Choice

“Your call is very important to us.” Companies say things like this all the time in an effort to sound

1360 The Truth About Becoming Wealthy & The Hidden Damage of Our Digital Life

Most credit cards have that little 3- or 4-digit security code you constantly get asked for when shopping online. It

SYSK TRENDING – Why Your Consciousness is Unique

What if your experience of reality isn’t real—but something your brain is creating? And what does it really mean to

1359 Why You Hate Uncertainty & The New Science of Living Longer

Have you ever struggled with a problem—only to have the answer suddenly appear when you stopped trying? It feels almost

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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