Listener Reviews

I spend more time listening to this podcast and all my other ones put together. The host is insightful and an excellent interviewer. He’s always asking the questions that I would ask if I was present. The people he interviews are always interesting and I really enjoy listing to their explanation of the fact he is interviewing them for. I also really like the fact that, unlike the Something You Should Know podcast, he never comments in such a way that reveals his political inclination. I’m just here to listen and get facts not to try and have my political belief swayed by a commentator. Mike Carruthers does not do that and I appreciate it.

This podcast is very informative, the guests are of high quality and Mike makes great questions. This is one of the best podcasts I found

This podcast about optimism was interesting, but a cild norm into wealth and prestige as did Elon Musk, is radically going to have differing self and world views of optimism than a child born and raised in squalor or war time or just being born a working class person in America, where opportunity today is limited. Economics still colors optimism or its lack thereof. Thanks! Elizabeth

The shows are very different. Something has one host and two guests and is more interview driven and Stuff has two hosts and no guests and is more banter/talk driven. I like them both. Btw, Something You Should Know was on the radio long before Stuff ever started so no rip off there.

Specifically, thank you for the fabulous directions for sleeping with a cold. You always have so many used tips for sleep! Ali Schuback

Such interesting and informative topics!

LOVE this podcast!! So much neat little factoids in short little segments! Don’t have to listen to the entire episode to get a little dose of insight and knowledge!!

That is a great show. I’ve learned so many tricks from you.. (just FYI I enjoy the Jordan harbinger show also). Ali Schuback

The podcast on ‘How to Make Better Use of AI’ opened up a whole new world for me. Thank you for choosing such practical and insightful topics—exactly what I needed to learn! 😉

I don’t understand how you could rip off my favorite all time podcast.

I truly didn’t think about listening to music while doing tasks and it’s affect on my concentration until the guest speaker mentioned how lyrics in songs could inadvertently distract my thinking. Very helpful input and discussion!

Absolutely love this podcast! One of my favorite, I enjoy learning new things, practical tips I can use and I must say I LOVE Mike’s questions to his guests! Never afraid to ask the hard questions and question the answers he is given!

I especially like the fact that Mike asks really great questions. Often the exact questions I would ask if I was interviewing the person. This podcast teaches me so many new exciting practical things! Love it!

I love the guest speaker who was talking about stupidity and was using San Francisco’s liberal Woke policies as an example of stupidity. I’m surprised the host didn’t come right out of his seat because it must’ve hit him where he lives. He was practically arguing with the guest trying to defend letting criminals go without punishment.

I’ve learned so much from the show; from sleeping tricks to other cool things. Ali Schuback

Really good ideas and data, plus the people interviewed are great experts on the different topics 🙏👏

Great Podcast.. I tell everyone about this show! However it's sad to see how narrow minded some of his guests are on conspiracy theories .. Books don't lie, if they did they would be sued for slander.. Plenty of Books have been published on JFK/RFK/ MLK & 9-11..Dissent is an intellectual pursuit.

Consistently reliable

That could’ve been very helpful Ali Schuback

Mike is a great host. Well prepared with engaging interviews.

I get so excited when I hear that fun opening music!! I know I’m going to learn something interesting and have something cool to talk about with my friends!!! Mike is a great interviewer! I love you Mike!!

What differentiates this show from the other show of a similar name is that the other show discusses facts they are interesting, but often useless. Just fun things to know. However, Mike consistently and frequently discusses topics that are PRACTICAL and USEFUL for your everyday life. I love both styles. I love learning new things, but I am also the kind of person that likes to know things that will help me be a better person and to live a better life. This is a show everyone can benefit from if you’re inclined to reach for something better in your life. This is a show for curious minds, and THAT is something you should know.

I have been listening to this podcast for about two years now. Many episodes are quite informative. I find my next audiobook from podcast guest speakers. I also like that Mike asks good insightful questions and his voice is so pleasant to listen to. I wish listeners could also ask questions. Maybe there could be some kind of a preview of upcoming guest speakers and listeners could submit their questions? Just an idea…

Sorry for your loss, Ali Schuback