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

838 SYSK Choice: Why You Are Prone to Financial Mistakes & Why Time is Just a Mirage

Have you ever wondered to yourself, “Is it ever too late?” Perhaps there are goals in your life and career

837 The Proven Benefits of Having More Fun & How We Tamed Electricity

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a way to turbocharge your will power when you are faced with temptation?

836 The Power of Awe and Wonder & The Backstories of Your Favorite Songs

When you are all stuffed up with a cold or the flu or Covid, it can be very hard to

835 SYSK Choice: What Influences How Food Tastes & How Habits Work

You’ve heard about pheromones, right? Supposedly they can make you more appealing. In fact, some perfumes and colognes claim to

834 Amazing Things Your Smartphone Camera Can Do & Is Fasting Really Healthy?

We all want to be happy – but maybe not too happy. This episode begins by explaining how too much

833 What Really Influences What You Purchase & The Benefits of Being Bold

When you use a public restroom, is it better to use a paper towel or an air dryer to dry

832 SYSK Choice: How to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions & What Influences Our Preferences

Why do we yawn? You might think it is because we are tired or bored. However, according to some research,

831 How to Move On From a Setback & The Interesting Way Trends Come and Go

You mother likely told you to drink a lot of fluids when you have a cold or the flu. So,

830 Why The Right Words Matter & How to Stop Avoiding Stuff

There is something about feeling appreciated that feels so very good. However, there is one big problem with appreciation. This

829 SYSK Choice: Why We Dream & How to Be Personal in a Digital World

There are a lot of theories and myths about alcohol and how not to fall victim to its effects. For

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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