Through a “Mr. Rogers-styled-esque perspective B Daht presents #IDKMYDE (I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either) Podcast Series. An introspective interpretation of long lost history facts shared in an engaging, and informative way. Layered with originality and equipped with actual historical references and some hard truths, this journey of discovery is filled with comedy and entertainment for all ages to learn and be entertained.
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The I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either! podcast is truly a gem in the world of informative and fascinating shows. From the moment I started listening, I was hooked on the wealth of knowledge and interesting topics covered. The title of the show speaks for itself, as it has opened my eyes to countless things I never knew before. Each episode is well-researched and presented in an engaging manner that makes it easy to follow along and stay engaged. This podcast has quickly become a favorite of mine.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to delve into a wide range of topics. From history to science to pop culture, there seems to be no limit to what subjects are covered. This variety keeps things fresh and exciting, as you never know what you're going to learn about next. Additionally, the hosts have a great dynamic that adds an extra layer of enjoyment to each episode. Their enthusiasm for each topic is contagious, making it even more enjoyable to listen along.
However, one aspect that could be improved upon is the number of ads before and after each episode. While ads are a necessary part of podcasting, it can feel overwhelming when there are too many in succession. It becomes frustrating having to constantly fast forward through them, taking away from the overall listening experience. It would be beneficial if the ads were spread out more evenly or perhaps condensed into shorter blocks so they don't disrupt the flow as much.
In conclusion, The I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either! podcast is an incredible source of information and entertainment. Despite some minor issues with ad placement, this show consistently delivers fascinating episodes that keep listeners engaged from start to finish. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge or just want something entertaining to listen to, this podcast has it all. I highly recommend giving it a listen and diving into the vast world of unknown facts and stories waiting to be discovered.
You ever wonder why your groceries, gadgets, or car repairs got more expensive overnight? In this episode, we break down what tariffs really are, how Donald Trump's trade war blindsided Black communities and small businesses, and why the economic ripple effect still hits home today. Plus: what do stigmas, treadmills and untreated trauma have in common?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode starts with random Hip Hop facts and ends with a powerful walk beside warriors battling Lupus - including one of the 10% of men who live with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do cows, shrimp, and hiccups have in common? Absolutely nothing -- except they kickoff this wild story about how one man rigged McDonald's Monopoly and walked away with millions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a beach weekend full of fish poop sand and teenage debates, B Daht dives into the world of American bridges. From the most expensive to the tallest and most iconic, this episode takes you on a ride you didn't know you needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When my Daughter's theater crew shut down Peter Pan for being racist, I had questions -- then I did the research. This episode flies from middle school stages to mouse-fearing moguls to unpack what's really hiding in Neverland!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do J Cole's Dreamville Festival, 20,000 forgotten Souls in Mississippi, and Dr. Seuss have in common? This episode takes a wild ride through vibes, violence, and Venus to uncover the hidden stories they didn't teach in school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stand-Up comedy didn't start with a dude in a bowtie telling jokes - it started with Black storytellers, survival humor, and raw, unfiltered truth. From African Griots to Def Comedy Jam, find out how Black culture shaped the game while Frank Fay got the credit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everybody knows March Madness is a billion-dollar brand, but did you know the phrase started in High School? This episode breaks down how Henry V. Porter coined it in 1939, how the NCAA finessed it, and why his family never saw a dime!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some people dream of having a "big family" but what if "big" meant DOZENS OF KIDS? In this episode, we uncover the unbelievable true stories of two women who gave birth more times than you can imagine, redefining what it means to be a parent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either, B Dhat dives into the science behind procrastination. Is it laziness? A fear of failure? Or just our brains tricking us? From temporal discounting to the Pomodoro technique, we break down why we procrastinate and how to beat it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever walked into a room and felt like you’ve lived that exact moment before? In this episode of I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either, BDhat dives deep into the strange and fascinating world of déjà vu. From brain glitches in the hippocampus to theories of past lives and simulations, we explore why this eerie phenomenon happens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the extended series of I Didn’t Know, Maybe You Didn’t Either! Every episode, we uncover fascinating, lesser-known facts—some useful, some totally random—all with humor and curiosity. Follow along, learn something new.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode of IDKMYDE, all We can say is “Thank You” for listening to Season 4, but we’re not done! A sneak peek on how we’ll be extending IDKMYDE ALL YEAR LONG! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s episode of IDKMYDE takes you on a journey from Cheyney University, the first HBCU born in 1837 to help Black folks get an education, to American Baptist College, the newest HBCU, stepping up in the ’90s to continue the legacy. It’s a whirlwind tour of how Black education evolved from fighting for access to making sure every future leader gets a seat at the table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s episode of IDKMYDE humorously highlights the incredible story of Major Charity Adams and the Six Triple Eight, an all-Black, all-female battalion in World War II, who overcame racism, sexism, and impossible odds to clear a 17-million-piece mail backlog in record time—showing the power of resilience, efficiency, and Black excellence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before the Central Park 5 got railroaded, the Martinsville 7 got hit with express lane injustice—trials faster than a drive-thru and death sentences quicker than a Popeyes chicken sandwich sellout. Details in this episode of IDKMYDE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode of IDKMYDE we learn how Jazmin Evans got left off the kidney transplant list, not because she wasn’t qualified, but because someone decided to play doctor based on stereotypes. She proved them wrong, though—Black women don’t need permission to survive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On todays episode of IDKMYDE, school’s in session as we break down the OG Black towns that flipped the script on segregation—where Black excellence wasn’t just a dream, it was the blueprint.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode of IDKMYDE, we dive into the incredible but overlooked story of Charles Jackson French—the original Black Aquaman. His bravery was unmatched, but history almost erased his name. We’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todays episode of IDKMYDE is comparison of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU), highlighting their history, impact, and academic excellence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todays episode of IDKMYDE takes you on a wild ride through history, where thriving Black communities were burned down—literally—and their land stolen by greedy corporations. But don’t worry, we’re not just here for the shade; we’re here to remind you that Black excellence is too strong to burn away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you familiar with Alice Parker? She was the genius who invented central heating in 1919, proving that even in a world full of cold shoulders, her ideas could still heat things up. On today’s episode of IDKMYDE we learn that without her, we’d all still be fighting over the last log for the fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s episode of IDKMYDE tells the tale of The Children’s March of 1963: when a bunch of kids showed up with more courage than most adults, proving that sometimes the youngest voices are the loudest—and the most powerful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
J. Marion Sims, once hailed as the “father of modern gynecology,” built his legacy on exploiting enslaved Black women without anesthesia, turning medical progress into a horrifying practice. His statue in Central Park may have come down, but the lessons about injustice and racism in medicine are still standing strong. Learn more in today’s episode of IDKMYDE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On todays episode of IDKMYDE you’ll learn about 2 high schoolers from New Orleans, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, took a 2,000-year-old math problem, gave it a makeover with trigonometry, and left the math world wondering, “Why didn’t we think of that?” They’re rewriting the rules—and proving Black girls can do more than just stan for Sza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode of IDKMYDE we meet Paul Revere Williams. Paul Williams was out here designing Hollywood’s finest homes, flipping blueprints upside down, literally, just to stunt on racism. From the Beverly Hills Hotel to LAX, his legacy proves that even when they won’t give you a seat at the table, you can still build the whole damn house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HBCUs and PBIs are the dynamic duo of Black education—one with a rich history of excellence and the other an urban hero meeting today’s needs. Together, they’re making sure we don’t just show up, we show out. Learn the differences and similarities on today’s episode of IDKMYDE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todays episode of IDKMYDE is special because Today, February 13, 2025 would have been the 67th birthday of B Daht’s Mother, Irene Palm, had we not lost her May 5, 2024. B Daht can’t help but vulnerably admit his PTSD and possible sources in this transparent episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode of IDKMYDE we introduce, Biddy Mason. “Biddy” was the original boss who went from enslaved to real estate mogul, proving you can turn oppression into opportunity—and still have time to build churches and schools on the side. Forget history books, she’s the blueprint!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todays episode of IDKMYDE we take a comedic deep dive into Easter, freedom, and Black history as we explore how hush harbors, liberation anthems, and even your fresh Easter fit are all part of a legacy of resilience and rising up—hip-hop style!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On todays episode of IDKMYDE we introduce words of oppression like, Drapetomania: the 19th-century ‘diagnosis’ that labeled enslaved people wanting freedom as mentally ill—because apparently, the real problem wasn’t slavery, it was the desire to escape it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A hilarious deep dive into the NFL’s not-so-subtle plantation vibes, today’s episode of IDKMYDE flips the script on football, slavery, and why the Combine feels like an auction block with better lighting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On todays episode of IDKMYDE we go to 1925, when the all-Black Wichita Monrovians stepped up to the plate against the KKK’s baseball team—and not only did they win, they turned America’s favorite pastime into a civil rights flex. Proof that the best way to shut down hate is to outplay it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todays episode of IDKMYDE we go back 132 years ago, where Black college football was born in a snowstorm, where horse-drawn carriages and custom-made cleats paved the way for a game that would change history—because if you can’t find a field, you make one on the front lawn. 5-0, and a legacy was born.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todays episode of IDKMYDE is a sharp, humorous take on how Black families’ land and generational wealth have been systematically stolen, all while America pretends it’s just part of the game. From airfields to baseball teams, it’s history you didn’t learn in school, but you’ll definitely want to remember.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On todays episode of IDKMYDE hear how Grace Wisher helped sew the American flag, but somehow history left her out of the spotlight—kind of like that one friend who does all the work, but gets none of the credit. Guess some stars just don’t get recognizedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America was built on sayings, but some of them don’t exactly hold up under pressure. From ‘bootstraps’ to ‘the American Dream,’ today’s episode of IDKMYDE breaks down the catchy phrases that shaped our history with humor and hard truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s episode of IDKMYDE introduces, Medical Apartheid: The dark, twisted history of how Black folks—especially women—became science projects without consent, and why we’re still fighting to be heard in hospitals today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In todays episode of IDKMYDE, Dapper Dan goes from Harlem’s fashion underground to front-row at Gucci shows, proving that if you can’t get into the fashion world, just make it yours—and make them beg you to come back. It’s a tale of hustle, high fashion, and a whole lot of swag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todays episode of IDKMYDE WE’RE BACK for Season 4. A quick catch up on where we’ve been on this journey and where we’re headed this SeasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season Four of I Didn’t Know, Maybe You Didn’t Either is here! This Black History Month, join B Daht as he delivers little-known Black history facts every day in February. From trailblazing pioneers to revolutionary women, uncover stories that inspire, educate, and empower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can you believe it's already the final episode of Season 3? We've journeyed through history, uncovered undertold stories, and celebrated the resilience of Black excellence together. From Massacre Mondays to highlighting Black businesses and beyond, it's been an incredible ride. And hey, mark your calendars for the second Black Effect Podcast Festival in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 27th! Yours truly, along with Pretty Vee, will be hosting, so don't miss out! Thanks for rocking with us this season. See you Season 4! IG: @_idkmyde_ | @BdahtTV | @blackeffectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of #IDKMYDE, we're delving into a piece of history you might not be familiar with. Did you know that E.E. Ward Moving and Storage is recognized as the oldest continuously operating Black-owned business in the United States? Tune in as we uncover more hidden gems in history and celebrate the resilience of Black entrepreneurship. IG: @_idkmyde_ | @BdahtTV | @blackeffectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We take you on a journey through the innovators and pioneers who put Black beauty on the map. Nodding at the past, we'll introduce some new engineers that have taken over the industry (like RiRi).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of #IDKMYDE, we're diving into some fascinating trivia. Did you know that the invention responsible for revitalizing chattel slavery in the United States was none other than the cotton gin? And who's behind this game-changing creation? Join us as we uncover more hidden gems in history and challenge our assumptions. IG: @_idkmyde_ | @BdahtTV | @blackeffectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join B Daht and dive into the high-tech world of AI packaging systems at giants like Amazon and UPS. Witness how these contemporary marvels of logistics connect back to Africa's pioneering role in creating the first production supply chains through shipbuilding and, regrettably, the slavery trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of #IDKMYDE, Its Massacre Mondays! Today, we're diving into the dark history of East St. Louis in 1917. Join us as we uncover the harrowing events and reflect on the painful legacy of racial violence in America. IG: @_idkmyde_ | @BdahtTV | @blackeffectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of #IDKMYDE, Get ready to dive into a piece of history you might not have heard before! Join us as we explore the vibrant heyday of Carr's Beach and Sparrow's Beach, two black-owned retreats that flourished during segregation. Find out how changing times led to the demise of these iconic resorts, leaving behind memories of a bygone era. IG: @_idkmyde_ | @BdahtTV | @blackeffectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey, listen up! Did you know that makeup isn't just about looking fabulous? It's also big business, and one woman paved the way for black makeup artists in Hollywood. On this episode of #IDKMYDE, meet Bernardine Anderson, the trailblazer who broke barriers and beat faces on Hollywood sets in the late '60s. IG: @_idkmyde_ | @BdahtTV | @blackeffectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of #IDKMYDE, Get ready to uncover the astonishing story of the wealthiest king you've probably never heard of! We're diving into the legendary tale of this African ruler who lived in the 1300s. Picture this: a kingdom so rich that its king, decided to build a swimming pool for his favorite wife...in the middle of the desert!. Join us as we explore the life and times of this enigmatic figure, and discover why he's often hailed as one of the richest kings in history. IG: @_idkmyde_ | @BdahtTV | @blackeffectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of #IDKMYDE, Get ready to dive deep into the murky waters of biblical interpretation, Join us as we uncover the unsettling truths behind how religion was used to justify slavery, with direct instructions from the Bible itself. From Ephesians to Colossians, we'll explore the scriptures that were cherry-picked to keep enslaved minds submissive and accepting of their status. IG: @_idkmyde_ | @BdahtTV | @blackeffectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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