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

908 What Makes Things Funny & Really Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Water

Ever wonder how spiders get into your house? This episode begins with an explanation and some ideas on how to

907 SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Secrets & How to Get Quicker Answers to Emails and Texts

Before the mid 60s, a can of beer on a hot summer day was worthless without a can opener. Then

906 Strange Origins of Common Words and Phrases & Meet Your Future Self

A common recommendation for people trying to control their weight is to get enough sleep. Why? What could sleep have

905 Why You’re Always In Such a Hurry & What Listening to Music Does to You

People who blush know it can be embarrassing. That begs the question – why do people blush in the first

904 SYSK Choice: Our Preoccupation With Ownership & The Backstories of America’s Favorite Dishes

Most of us have had déjà vu – that feeling that what you are experiencing now, you have somehow experienced

903 A Better Way to Create New Ideas & How to Take Control Of Difficult Conversations

When you think how much your smartphone costs to buy and maintain, it’s a smart idea to try to make

902 Get Things Done Without Feeling Overwhelmed & How To Master Self Confidence

We are all pretty clear on the dangers of driving while intoxicated. But there also appears to be some danger

901 SYSK Choice: How to Decode Greatness to Achieve Success & The World’s Most Valuable Insect

There are a lot of good reasons to be more optimistic. Interestingly, it also seems simply pretending to be an

900 How to Say No and Feel Good About It & The One Thing That’s Better Than Happiness

If you want to take a nap, it might be a good idea to find a hammock. This episode begins

899 How To Ask For Anything and Everything & The Unusual History of Ice

Do you ever turn your phone off? I mean ALL the way off. This episode begins by explaining why it

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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