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

SYSK TRENDING: What Makes Things Funny

You probably laugh every day—at something someone says, a scene in a show, or a random moment that just hits

1350 What Your Attachment Style Reveals & The Trouble with Predictions

Choosing between two options can feel straightforward. Add a third—and suddenly the decision gets harder. Add more, and it can

1349 How to See What Others Don’t & What Pain Is Really Telling You-SYSK Choice

Talking on the phone while driving seems harmless—after all, you can talk to passengers just fine. So why is phone

1348 Has Tipping Gone Too Far? & Why You Don’t Do What You Want

When updating your resume or LinkedIn profile, it’s tempting to use words that make you sound impressive—terms like “world-class” or

SYSK TRENDING: How to Stay Safe in a Dangerous World

Most people assume they’re safe—at home, out in public, going about their normal routine. But how often do you actually

1347 What’s Really Controlling Your Money? & When to Quit

Most people think they’re good drivers. But there’s one simple thing you can do—or not do—that has a surprisingly big

1346 Why Rituals Are So Important & Healthy Living Made Simple – SYSK Choice

Where do you do your best thinking? It’s probably not where you spend most of your time working. In fact,

1345 How to Build Confidence Fast & Why You Keep Procrastinating

Your name is one of the first things people learn about you—but it may also influence how they judge you.

SYSK TRENDING – How to Become More Resilient

Everyone faces setbacks—moments when things don’t go as planned, when stress builds, or when life just feels heavier than it

1344 Why Siblings Turn Out So Different & Why Talking to Strangers Helps

You can spend $5 on a bottle of wine—or $5,000. But is one really that much better than the other?

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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