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

479 Behind the Scenes at Your Grocery Store & The Difference Between Risk and Uncertainty

You may be a good driver but there are a lot of bad ones out there. So how do you

SYSK Choice: The Sleep Solution & How Virtual Reality Is Changing Our Lives

You obviously know better than to talk on your phone while driving – but you should also tell other people

477 What Makes You Who You Are & Could You Be A Genius?

Everyone knows what “riding shotgun” means. And most people think they know where it came from, which is from the

476 Why Coincidences Happen & Inside the Minds of Thrill-Seekers

Have you ever wondered why pumpkins are associated with Halloween? After all, they aren’t particularly scary and have nothing to

SYSK Choice:The Secrets Behind Going Viral & Overcoming Social Anxiety

Every kid on the planet is told to, “Eat your veggies – they’re good for you!” Yet, as a parent,

474 The Psychology of Money & Why Attractive People Get Better Treatment

With all we know about how medicine works, we still don’t understand the placebo effect very well. Yet, by all

473 How Winning Streaks Work & Focused Success in a Distracted World

Who doesn’t like ketchup? It is one of the most universally loved American foods. Why? This episode begins with some

SYSK Choice: How to Be a Top Performer & The Beauty of Numbers

Your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance covers much more than you probably realize – and it is worth knowing. For example,

471 What to Say to Get What You Want & How We Judge People Based on How the Talk

Blue jeans have been in fashion for a very long time. How did that happen? After all, they started out

470 What Really Influences Your Food Choices & How Technology Puts Stress On Your Body

Watching a scary movie can be terrifying and unpleasant. So why do people do it? This episode begins with a

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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