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

489 The Power of Using the Right Words & How to Stop Avoiding Important Tasks

Everyone likes to feel appreciation, and everyone knows just how powerful appreciation can be. However, there is one huge problem

488 Engineering Marvels Right in Your Neighborhood & What It Takes to Be an Expert

I bet you’ve had that experience of waking up just before the alarm goes off. It turns out it isn’t

SYSK Choice: The Science of Creativity & How Happiness & Health Work Together

We humans are programmed to flirt. It’s the beginning of the process that keeps the species going forward. And while

486 Why You See the World Differently Than Me & What Cellphones Do to Relationships

When you get angry, it seems normal to also get upset and maybe start yelling at whoever made you mad.

485 The Big Difference Between Being Kind and Being Nice & How Science Really Works

People will be more attracted to you if you appear confident. So this episode begins with short list of things

SYSK Choice: Why People Cheat & Get More Done by Being Less Busy

Every time you sit down to eat, several things affect how MUCH you eat and how much you enjoy the

483 A Fascinating Look At Why You Are Here & Why We Run Toward People We Love

The sandwich has been around for thousands of years in some form or another. Do you know how many sandwiches

482 The Myth of American Innovation & The Fascinating Physics of Life

The power of the human mind is amazing. This episode begins with a fascinating example of that. It turns out

SYSK Choice: How Music Effects You & Understanding “New Power”

No one enjoys getting a shot at the doctor’s office. But there is something you can do to ease the

480 Individuality: Why You Are Different & What Exercise Really Does to Your Body and Mind

People generically call the dates on food packages, “expiration dates.” However, there are different kinds of expiration dates and they

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

LISTEN

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Four new episodes appear each week in your player of choice.
Scroll to Top