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

868 SYSK Choice: The New Science of Human Metabolism & The Real Reasons Wars Exist

If you are into stories of success and what it takes to be the best, you will sometimes here someone

867 Shhh! The Amazing Benefits of Being Quiet & Why You Get Cravings

This is going to sound weird but a good time to make a decision is when you have the urge

866 What The Voice Inside Your Head is Really Saying & What is Normal?

It is common for your mind to wander. That’s what people do, especially if they are not doing anything that

865 SYSK Choice: The Universe’s Biggest Questions Answered & A Fascinating Study of Pain

No one likes to throw away milk because it went bad. What you may not know is that there is

864 How To Use The Right Words to Get What You Want & Why You Get Headaches

Groceries are expensive. So this episode begins with a very effective and uncomplicated strategy that can save you a ton

863 What Marketers Can Tell From The Sound of Your Voice & What It Means to Be Healthy

If you are having a bad day, you might want to try washing a particular body part. It appears it

862 SYSK Choice: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon & Healthier Relationship Fighting

It’s not too early to think about Mother’s Day. It’s not that far away. So, who started it? How did

861 Crypto, Blockchain and NFTs Made Simple & The Story of The Oscars

At the start of a relationship, how important is that first kiss? This episode begins with some interesting statistics that

860 Science Myths A Lot of People Still Believe & The Strange Story of the Polygraph

Can trees fight crime? Apparently so – at least some types of crime. Although no one is exactly sure how.

859 SYSK Choice: Why You Should Listen to Your Fears & How Dogs Can Detect Disease

Cat owners are well aware that cats like to hunt, kill and bring home birds and mice as a trophy.

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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