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

898 SYSK Choice: Why Your Self-Delusions Are Valuable & How to Flirt Successfully

Back when grocery stores started charging for new plastic bags, there was a concern that using reusable grocery bags could

897 The Extraordinary Ways The Workplace is Changing & Why You Have Allergies

Everyone has secrets. And that can be a problem. The burden of keeping a secret has a ripple effect in

896 The Strange Factors That Influence What You Buy & The Fascinating Story of Data

Ever wonder why mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others? I begin this episode by discussing 5 factors

895 SYSK Choice: The Science of Fear & How to Be A Great Communicator

Ask people what their favorite or lucky number is, and you will get a lot of different answers. But if

894 What Every Traveler Must Know Today & Is There Intelligent Alien Life Out There?

Here’s some good advice: SLOW DOWN! This episode begins with a list of things you do every day that you

893 The Very Excellent Reasons We Have a 7-Day Week & How Cats Became Pets

As you know, you can’t tickle yourself. But if you are ticklish, anyone else can tickle you. So why is

892 SYSK Choice: The Science of Happily Ever After & How To Rethink Anything

When you have a smart phone, you can take pictures of anything, anytime, anywhere. This episode starts with one very

891 The Benefits of Finding Wonder In The World & What Is Money and How Does It Work?

Where and when did someone come up with the idea for sunglasses? This episode begins with a brief history that

890 Why We All Get Stuck In Life and How To Get Unstuck & The New Science of Longevity

You know that if you don’t drink enough water you get dehydrated. Still, there are other factors that can accelerate

889 SYSK Choice: Your Illusion of Knowledge & Has Restaurant Nutrition Really Improved?

Timing is important, especially when it comes to the big life decisions you make. In fact, the time of day

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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