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

759 Understanding Taste and Flavor & Why It’s Good To Get Angry – Sometimes

People cry when they are sad – so why do they also cry when they are happy? This episode begins

758 How to Avoid The Summer Travel Chaos & Preventing Regrets About Money

Why is it as soon as you get your car washed, a bird will find it and leave a nice

757 SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Design & How to Be a Better Conversationalist

It seems to be human nature that the more money you have in your wallet, the more likely you are

756 How Toxic Individualism Is Destroying Relationships & The History of Fragrances

Nothing ruins a trip like getting car sick. But now there are motion sickness glasses. Do they work? Reader’s Digest

755 Why You Should Do Hard Things & Sneaky Ways Companies Get Your Personal Data

We’ve all seen how dogs sniff each other – and it appears we humans do the same thing. (Not to

754 SYSK Choice: DNA Demystified & Why Food Culture is So Popular

Ever have a hard time finding your keys or wallet or glasses – or even where you left your car

753 A Better Way to Solve Problems & Why Anxiety is a Good Thing

Do you prefer fresh or frozen fish? Most people would likely choose fresh – but the topic is a bit

752 The Magic That Happens When You Help Others & How to Survive Just About Anything

We’ve all gotten the word about the importance of sunscreen. But there are several places on your body you are

751 SYSK Choice: The Paradox of Passion & How Problems Can Improve Relationships

What is it about spicy food that makes some people love it and others avoid it like the plague? This

750 Should You Really Believe in Luck & How to Accept Bad Things You Cannot Change

Given the price of gasoline, we all need to conserve every drop we can. While you have probably heard of

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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