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

619 SYSK Choice: Happiness Through Decluttering & The Magic of Calculus You Use Everyday

Even though you know money is filthy dirty, it can still make you feel good. This episode begins by explaining

618 The Purpose and Benefits of Gossip & The Cure for Busyness

Do you hold hands with your mate? If you don’t, you probably should. This episode begins with a brief discussion

617 The Secrets of Happy Families & A Forensic Scientist on What Human Remains Tell Us

If you are not a celebrity, how do you get a table at a busy restaurant that is all booked

616 SYSK Choice: The Biggest Lies About Work & Achieving Financial Wellness

Selling items on eBay can be fun and profitable. And there are a few little tricks than can make it

615 Learn to Be Luckier Instantly & How to Better Spend the Time You Have

Ever watch a TV chef put seasoning food? Often, they sprinkle the herbs and spices from high up? This episode

614 Startling Ways Food Affects Your Brain and Body & Mastering the Art of Apologizing

“Sometimes you need a good cry.” How many times have you heard that advice? So what does the science say?

613 SYSK Choice: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World & Amazing Extreme Animals

When it comes to easing traffic congestion, sometimes the solution is worse than the original problem. This episode begins with

612 The Fascinating Science Of Why People Drink & How You Acquire Knowledge

Everyone likes to laugh, and it turns out there are some real health benefits to laughter. This episode begins with

611 How to Get People To Give You What You Want & The Amazing Benefits of Being In Nature

Some people always seem to look great in photographs. How do they do it? This episode begins with some simple

610 SYSK Choice: The Surprising Power of Your Surroundings & How to Live Debt Free

While we tend to be very good at noticing our failures, keeping track of all your victories is a much

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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