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

649 SYSK Choice: How to Fix Negative Behaviors In 4 Seconds & The Fascinating History of Halloween

What’s the best seat in a movie theater? While people do have their own preferences, there actually is one “best

648 How to Spot Bullsh*t When You Hear It & How to Diffuse and Resolve Any Conflict

What’s the difference between an antique, a collectible and a vintage item? This episode begins with a brief and helpful

647 The Myths and Science of Losing Weight & How Humans Have Redefined Nature

If you are booking a commercial flight, what is the best seat to choose? You might want to look at

646 SYSK Choice: The Power of Good Storytelling & Changing Jobs for Success

Is it possible to work and stay focused in a messy office or environment? This question has actually been tested

645 How Medical Breakthroughs Really Happen & The History of Clothes

There are a lot of benefits to being a happy person. This episode begins by discussing one more reason to

644 Consciousness: What It Means to be You & What Really Makes Every Dog Happy

Becoming a homeowner is a big goal for so many people. It is part of the American dream. But is

643 SYSK Choice: How to Figure Out Anything & The Art of Statistics

It is called the “psychology of requests.” That is, if you want someone to do something for you, it is

642 Why You Make the Choices You Make & The Upside of Being Selfish

Passwords are a real pain. If it is too random, you can’t remember. If you it too easy, you could

641 Why Dating is So Hard and How to Fix It & Will We Soon Have a 4-Day Work Week?

Taking a daily multivitamin seems like it might be good insurance – but is it? This episode begins with a

640 SYSK Choice: How Probability REALLY Works & Proven Ways to Master Motivation

I’ll bet there have been times when someone has offered to help you and you declined. You probably said something

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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