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

699 Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good? & The Science of Finding the Best Career

Growing up I remember my mother telling me I shouldn’t drink coffee because it could stunt my growth. Really? How

698 How Smells Impact Your Thoughts and Actions & Why People Get Burned Out

If you have a big decision to make, you might want to wash your hands first. Listen as this episode

697 SYSK Choice: How to Have Power Over Your Money & Technologies That Will Reshape Us

What will happen if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? I begin this episode by revealing

696 How to Get Other People to Change & The Science in Everyday Life

Does listening to music on earphone cause hearing loss? Well, that depends. This episode begins with an explanation of the

695 A Better Way to Handle Life’s Daily Hassles & What Exactly is American Cuisine?

When was the last time you cleaned and disinfected your cellphone? If it has been a while, I bet it

694 SYSK Choice: Why We See in Color & How to Navigate Online Reviews

What is the best way to sign-off an email? It actually depends on what you want the outcome to be.

693 What You Never Knew About Your Immune System How to Give Feedback Effectively

If you have ever been pulled over by the police for a traffic violation, you know it is not easy

692 Loneliness and The Serious Harm It Does & What’s Wrong With the Way We Buy Food

If you were ever told to sit up straight and watch your posture, that was really good advice. Listen as

691 SYSK Choice: Your Role in the Game of Life & Preparing Kids to Thrive Today

Is all gasoline pretty much the same? Not really. There is a difference. There is regular gas and then there

690 How Siri and Alexa Are Changing Computing & Why So Many Managers Appear Incompetent

Does grilling meat increase your risk of getting cancer? Maybe. But it isn’t that simple. This episode begins with a

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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