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

609 How the Internet Alters Your Brain & Why You Should Let the World See Your Weirdness

Everyone doodles. It is just something we do, especially when listening to a boring speaker. Yet doodling is actually not

608 The Science of How You Spend Money & How to Set Boundaries People Will Respect

Do you like your signature? What message does it send to the people who see it? This episode begins with

607 SYSK Choice: How to Avoid Getting Hacked & Can AI Save Healthcare?

We can all do a little bit to improve our driving skills. For example, do you turn your headlights on

606 Why Time Flies When You Are Having Fun & What Your Stuff Says About You

Wi-Fi is great except when the microwave oven is on. At least that is the case in my house. Whenever

605 Mysteries of the Human Body & Why You Should Know What Your Coworkers Earn

A common ingredient listed on perfumes, colognes, soaps and lotions is “fragrance.” That doesn’t tell you much. This episode begins

604 SYSK Choice: How to Ask Great Questions & Escaping Your Emotional Baggage

Everyone know that texting and driving is dangerous. But why is it so much more dangerous than driving and drinking

603 The Science of Who You Love – and Why & What Strangers Do To You

In the last several years, a lot of different kinds of salt have popped up on store shelves. It used

602 Unusual Ways Technology Affects You & The Strange Science of Sweat

You have probably noticed that aluminum foil has a shiny side and a dull side. Why? What’s the difference –

601 SYSK Choice: Why Your Mind and Brain Are Different & Understanding Insecurity

Anyone who travels knows you often don’t sleep well on the first night at your new destination – especially if

600 The Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life & What Does it Mean to Be Alive?

When you order something online, do you then track the package to see where it is and when it is

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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