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

808 SYSK Choice: Money Tips to Help You Save & How Building Design Impacts You

First impressions matter. That’s because once a person makes judgements about you, it can be difficult to change it. This

807 The 4 Stages of Mastering Any Big Change & The Latest In The War On Cancer

While I am certain you are a safe driver, there is one tip race car drivers know that will make

806 The Fascinating World of Boredom & The Origins of Halloween Customs

Everyone knows what a placebo is. We have talked about the placebo effect on previous episodes. Most people probably think

805 SYSK Choice: Why Everyone’s Perception is Unique & How to Outsmart Your Smartphone

When people get angry, it is pretty common for them to get upset and maybe start yelling at whoever made

804 Why Little Things Really Matter In Relationships & Cool and Weird Stories About Cemeteries

What follows is a list of the most popular Halloween candy overall in the U.S. Listen as I explain why

803 How Your Body Clock Really Controls Your Life & Exciting New Trends in Entrepreneurship

Girls cry more than boys – that seems apparent. But why? Is it social conditioning or something more? Listen as

802 SYSK Choice: The Key Elements of Kindness & What Science Really Is

Confidence makes you more attractive. It just does. So, I begin this episode by offering a short list of simple

801 Quitting: How To Know When To Walk Away & Why Some People Love Conspiracy Theories

What do the following symptoms have in common: Tiredness, dizziness, stomach issues, headaches, dry skin, joint problems and depression? The

800 The Strange Yet Common World of Phobias & Why Dogs Behave The Way They Do

It is always tempting to try to impress people and show them how fabulous you are – or your child

799 SYSK Choice: Why It’s a Miracle We Are Here & How Thoughts Affect Your Movement

The humble sandwich has been around for thousands of years and eaten all over the world in one form or

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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