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

878 Why And How To Awaken Your 5 Senses & What Happens When Someone Breaks Your Heart

It is hard to get through life without writing things down on a yellow legal pad. You probably have some

877 SYSK Choice: Secrets to Increase Your Endurance & The Complexities of Rest

If you want to be happy, it helps that you have happy friends. And it helps even more if your

876 How to Be An Extraordinary Individual & What Would You Change About Your Personality?

There is likely something you are worried about right now. After all, humans worry. This episode begins with some good

875 The Power of Human Touch & Why Outer Space Smells Like Rum and Raspberries

You would have a hard time finding someone who doesn’t like the smell of freshly cut grass. In fact, some

874 SYSK Choice: How To Find REAL Love & How Our Ability to Speak Defines Us

Music can affect us in lots of ways. You may not know that the music playing in a store can

873 Why We Love Cheap Crap & Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over Your Job?

There is an art and science to flattery This episode starts with a look at how powerful it can be

872 One Proven Thing That Will Help You Live Longer & How Everyday Things Get Made

Are you a doodler like me? I often doodle when I listen to a talk or a presentation – even

871 SYSK Choice: How Your Brain’s Mistakes Make You Successful & Life After Privacy

Using a public bathroom is usually not the highlight of your day. However, when it comes to choosing which stall

870 What You Never Knew About the Music You Love & How Much Money Is Enough

How can the clothes you wear influence your personality? You will be surprised to discover how different clothes and different

869 You Are Mentally Tougher Than You Think & Why We Mispronounce Words

If you want to make the food you cook taste better – switch the plates, bowls and glasses. This episode

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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