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

918 What Causes Coincidences & Where Did the Molecules In Your Body Come From?

Somehow blue jeans, which are basically just work clothes, became this worldwide fashion staple, and have remained so for decades.

917 The Awesome Life and Contributions of Albert Einstein & How Ambitious Are You

What is the best (or worst) seat on a commercial airliner? That kind of depends on whether you mean safest,

916 SYSK Choice: The Hidden Chemistry in Everything & Why Scientists Can’t Define Life

When you order something online, do you then track the package to see where it is and when it is

915 Strange Stories About Amazing People & Extraordinary Lessons from Great Athletes

A lot of people still send checks in the mail. Increasingly that is becoming a bad idea. Listen as I

914 How Your Brain Predicts Your Reality & How To Be Calm and Why Should Be

Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? Is it okay to use your phone while it is charging? We

913 SYSK Choice: Why Hidden Fees are “Gotcha” Capitalism & The Origins of Slang

We have probably all gotten a little more conscientious at washing our hands more frequently. Still, a lot of us

912 Why We Often Misunderstand Each Other & Why Are Toxic Chemicals In Your Clothes?

People often complain they get sick when they fly on an airplane. And they claim the problem is the recirculated

911 The Science of Innovation & When Doctors Make Mistakes

Did you know that all people with blue eyes are related to each other? That is just one of the

910 SYSK Choice: What Watching Sports Does to You & What Happy Couples Do

A lot of health and beauty advice has been passed down over many generations. And a lot of it is

909 Why Do People Swear So Much? & How to Quickly Build Your Confidence

Want to significantly improve your chances of a getting a good night’s sleep? This episode begins with a simple technique

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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