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

SYSK Choice: Why We Are Not So Smart & How Longevity Works

Have you taken your temperature lately? Most of us think a normal temperature is 98.6 degrees. However, if you were

498 How to Handle Difficult Moments and Emotions & Could an Asteroid Destroy the Earth?

Ever worry that an elevator you are in will somehow come loose and drop? Or that a big spider will

497 The Science and Myths of Living Healthy & Negotiation Advice from a Legend

What happens if you work hard to build up your FICO credit score but then you make a mistake and

SYSK Choice: Why Complainers Complain and How to Stop Them & How Gaslighting Works

If you would like to feel really good, then watch this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiKxytbCWk. It’s a dull and boring video

495 How to Bounce Back from Tough Times & How to Get A Handle on All Your Stuff

Do you know how to get the most juice out of a lemon or lime? Or how to get the

494 Why How Intellectual Property Laws Can Get You in Trouble & How Noise Harms Your Health

While you are probably more careful about the surfaces you touch and keeping things sanitized, you may have overlooked all

SYSK Choice: The Biology of Beauty & Life Changing Inventions

When you search for something in Google does it matter what order you put the words in? What about punctuation

492 Why The World is Doing Better Than You Think & What Your Musical Taste Says About You

Did you know the can opener was invented 50 years AFTER the tin can? So how did they open cans

491 Money Hacks to Build Wealth & How Buildings Affect Your Health and Happiness

First impressions count. One big reason why is that once a person makes judgements about you, they can be difficult

SYSK Choice: SYSK Choice: The Secrets of Motivation & How Effortless Conversation Works

Is it true that nice guys finish last? Sure, there are a lot of successful nice guys but there are

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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