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

459 Hacks to Learn Better & Quirks of Your Brain That Drive You Crazy

Where do you keep your car keys at night? This episode begins with an explanation as to why you might

458 Uncommon Knowledge You Need to Know & How to Handle All the Paper in Your Life

Outdoor cooking and eating can be fun and tasty. Still, there are some potential dangers we all need to be

SYSK Choice: The REAL Motives Behind Our Actions & How Modern Manners Work

So, what’s the deal with high fructose corn syrup? People talk about it a lot. Some say it is horrible

456 Where Great Ideas Come From & How Diet Affects Your Mood and Mental Health

If you have blue eyes, you are related to me! That is just one of the fascinating things I discuss

455 The Amazing Power of Being Friendly & The Smart Way to Get Out of Debt Fast

When you think of having a meeting, you probably imagine sitting in a room around a table. You may want

SYSK Choice: How to Deal With Every Jerk You Meet & How to Take Stunning Photos With Your Cellphone

Why do you sigh? Usually it is because you feel relief or you are sad or tired. But it turns

453 How to Count to Infinity & Why People Believe in Aliens and Other Unbelievable Things

You already know it is important to drink water to stay healthy. And it also appears that drinking water can

452 How to Get People To Tell the Truth & What You Never Knew About Birds

When you learned to drive, you were likely told to keep your hands at 10:00 o’clock and 2:00 o’clock on

SYSK Choice: Getting Beyond Revenge & How We Misthink Money

Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t sing or carry a tune? Kids are often told that and it

450 How the Internet Has Changed Our Language & Kids and Screens – How Much is Too Much?

Have you ever put a little more gasoline into your tank after the nozzle has shut itself off? If so,

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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