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

828 The Power of Rituals & The Reason People Hate to Exercise

Smiling is a universal expression of happiness. Even babies born blind smile. So, what does smiling do for you? Why

827 The Microchip Shortage and How it Affects You & Why Smart People Make Bad Choices

Still need to get some holiday shopping done? One of the biggest stressors is trying to find a parking spot.

826 SYSK Choice: How to Train a Human (or Dog) & Why English Has Changed

We are taught that jealousy and envy are not particularly productive emotions. Well, maybe – and maybe not. This episode

825 Where Christmas Traditions Come From & How to Talk With Children

When you go to a restaurant, there are some things you may not want to touch. Why? Well, because they

824 The Surprising Benefits of Religion & What Living In Outer Space Does To A Person

Especially around the holidays, wouldn’t it be great if you could get more done in less time? Listen as I

823 SYSK Choice: Making Good On Your Best Intentions & What Your Brain Is Doing Now

The Christmas season is full of stories and traditions. This episode begins with some facts about Christmas you may have

822 How to Optimize Your Argument Skills & Tips to Instantly Improve Your Writing

The holiday season is when we are most likely to give to those less fortunate. However, if you are going

821 How to Sleep Like You’ve Never Slept Before & Sharpening Your Assertiveness Skills

“Warning: Do Not Remove This Tag Under Penalty of Law”. For many years every pillow and mattress carried a tag

820 SYSK Choice: The Science Behind Human Quirks & Why Counting is Complicated

During the holiday season, you likely use a lot of power strips to plug in lights and decorations. This episode

819 Why You Need to Play More & The Good News and Bad News About Habits

The FedEx logo is legendary. It has won countless awards. Everyone who knows about logos says it is fabulous. Why?

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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