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

559 SYSK Choice: Why You Have Your Unique Personality & Proven Ways to Create A New Habit

Did you know the weather can affect your buying decisions? Apparently it can and that can be a big factor

558 What to Do When Things Go Wrong & Fascinatingly Gross Things in Everyday Life

What’s the fastest insect? How long does a common housefly live? How many kinds of insects are there in the

557 How Metabolism Really Works & Why Humans Fight and Go to War

There is an often-quoted study about the importance of goal setting and success that happened at Yale University in 1953.

556 SYSK Choice: FBI Body Language Secrets & The Best Company Slogans

Do you play a musical instrument? If not, maybe you should. This is especially true if you are outgoing and

555 How Your Memory Works (and Sometimes Doesn’t) & Why We Actually Need Viruses

You know when you get part of a song stuck in your head? It can be hard to get rid

554 The Power and Benefits of Humor & How to Fight Better with Your Partner

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Who started it? Listen as I begin this episode with a brief explanation

553 Pleasure vs Happiness & The Good News About Failure

It’s become a cliché to say that great ideas come in the shower. But the fact is – they do!

552 How to Get People to Help You & Our Love/Hate Relationship with Email

Everyone know that you should say “I love you” to your mate because it fosters intimacy and connection. It turns

551 How to Make Your Voice Sound Fabulous & Interesting Facts About Food in Your Kitchen

We go through a lot of batteries in our house with all of our remotes and clocks and flashlights –

SYSK Choice: Why Things Catch On & The Art and Science of Logic

If you have ever cooked pasta you’ve likely considered using HOT tap water instead of cold to speed up the

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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