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

1358 How to Get Better at Anything & Why So Many People Like Tattoos – SYSK Choice

When buying a car, color might seem like a purely personal choice. But it turns out that picking a less

1357 The Science of Getting Lucky & What People Secretly Google

We often hear that we’re all connected by six degrees of separation—that you can link yourself to anyone on the

SYSK TRENDING-How to Negotiate by Asking the Right Questions

For a lot of people, the idea of negotiating feels uncomfortable—something to avoid if possible. It can feel confrontational, awkward,

1356 The Trouble with Thinking Outside the Box & What Hunger is Really Telling You

Ever feel your phone buzz in your pocket—only to check and find nothing there? It feels completely real, and it

1355 Do Plants Think? & Why Dining Out Feels So Expensive – SYSK Choice

If you ever feel a wave of anxiety or that vague sense of dread, your first instinct probably isn’t to

1354 What AI Is Really Good At & That Feeling You Get When You Don’t Fit In

What makes someone—or something—attractive? It may have less to do with beauty and more to do with how easily your

SYSK TRENDING -The Truth About Cynicism

Being a little skeptical can feel smart. After all, cynics pride themselves on “seeing things as they really are”—not getting

1353 What Is “Now”? & How to Deal with Poisonous People

What if you followed people for 80 years—tracking their health, happiness, and relationships over a lifetime? That’s exactly what one

1352 How Luck and Chance Shape Your Life & The Science of Slowing Aging – SYSK Choice

When you buy fruits and vegetables, how much pesticide residue is actually on them? Is it something you should worry

1351 Your Body is Smarter Than You Think & How to Calm Anyone Down in 90 Seconds

Cravings can feel almost impossible to resist—whether it’s something sweet, salty, or just tempting in the moment. Yet, there is

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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