The Broadway-scale musical comes to the world of podcasts – spearheaded by a creative dream team that includes three-time Tony winner Doug Besterman, Tony and Pulitzer winner Mitchell Maxwell, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Dean Pitchford, Tony-nominee Patrick Page, Olivier-winner Lesli Margherita, Disney star Laura Marano, and YouTube superstar Kurt Hugo Schneider. Featuring twenty-two original songs backed by a full band and sung by a stellar team of vocalists, Little Did I Know is the story of a group of friends – recent college graduates – who bring a broken-down summer theater back to life in 1976. The summer will be different from anything they expected, and what they experience will resonate throughout their lives. At turns funny, romantic, stirring, and poignant, this is an unforgettable coming-of-age story. Starring Kurt Hugo Schneider, Laura Marano, Jennifer Blood, Alex Blue, Casey Breves, Alexander Chaplin, E. Clayton Cornelious, Richard Kind, Lesli Margharita, Patrick Page, and Sam Tsui. Based on the novel by Mitchell Maxwell. Directed by Marlo Hunter. Music by Doug Besterman. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford and Marcy Heisler. Book by Lou Aronica and Johanna Besterman. Musical Director: Jeffery Saver. Orchestrations: Mike Morris. Sound Design, Edit and Mix: Dave Hart
Welcome back! LDIK returns from their break and is ready to role! The girls open up with the first episode in season 3 talking about Spring Cleaning: what it looks like to spring clean physically, emotionally, and mentally.
The LDIK girls wanted to offer a surprise episode and give you a glimpse into their start of the 2020 season, without question knowing that YOURS is probably off to a better start...
This is the ending of Season 2 for Little Did I Know. We wanted to go out on a bang with this hilarious episode by sharing stories of our Christmas faves...and the worsts. Enjoy!
Take some time and process these year end in review questions along with our LDIK queens.
The LDIK girls talk about their Thanksgiving shenanigans and all the shopping craziness that quickly ensues after the "grateful" holiday passes
Advent...waiting with expectancy. The LDIK girls take a more serious note in this episode as they discuss how they are anticipating Advent and what they are waiting on Jesus for.
As this upcoming Thanksgiving season awaits, the LDIK girls share areas of Thanks in their lives and where they are Giving (or have been given to).
The LDIK crew conjures up random questions to be answered as you get to know them better, inside and out...NEVER lacking to be entertaining
Everyone loves pets, right?! Dog, cat, guinea pig, llama...and if you don't, WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?!?!?! LDIK dives in and talks about the good, bad and ugly with the life of pets!
That's right folks...We're talkin' about all things fall sports today!!!!!
It's our Real Talk on Hobbies! The girls share what they're into as far as books they're reading, shows they're watching, podcasts they recommend, recipe's they're hoping to perfect, and what exercise looks like for them. Join LDIK in their laughter!!! BOOK Mr. Mercedes Whinnie the Pooh Where the Crawdads Sing Rhythms of Renewal SHOWS WATCHING Amazon Prime: Fleabag, Jack Ryan Netflix: Dead to Me HULU: Greys Anatomy, This is Us, New Amsterdam, The Good Doctor PODCASTS Dr. Death To Live and Die in LA Absolutely Not EXERCISE Trampoline and Pool Workouts
Ever get frustrated when the retail marketplace tries to throw Christmas (or other Holidays) down your throat in the month of Sept? LDIK takes a deep dive into sharing their opinion on seasons, both during the holidays and throughout "seasons" of life!
Real Talk covers the topic of Life and Death in this episode. The girls cover Life/Death topics on Dreams, in the Physical realm, and in marriage.
Real Talk on Relationships (Friendships)...the LDIK girls break down what relationships look like in the good, bad, conflict, and when it's needed to walk away.
On this 24th episode, the LDIK girls talk real about jobs...where they're thriving, through their struggles, and dream jobs. Needless to say, it's time for some REAL TALK!!!!
LDIK personalities discuss their highs and lows of summer...the things they love and those they NEVER want to happen again!
LDIK kicks off Season 2 with an episode discussing Real Life Interruptions. With laughter, the girls share what it's like and how to handle each interruption (big and small) that comes their way.
Little Did I Know Season 2 opens up with some "Real Talk" which is what the new season focuses on! The ladies are back at it, laughing their way through life, the good and the bad! PS...at the risk of sounding hypocritical, they make sure to share where some of Season 1 travel tips went wrong.
This episode finished up the passions series AND season 1 of Little Did I Know! These are the action steps to set your new found passions in motion. Take a listen and "get to work!"
The first phase in the "Passions" series was DISCOVER. This second phase focuses on Development. The LDIK girls attempt to explain "how" to work on yourself and your new passions, while continuing to move forward in life. And always...ALWAYS laughing through the process.
We all grow up with dreams and goals of what we want to be or do. But once those dreams are accomplished, finished, or maybe shattered, how do you start dreaming again? How do you know what you're passionate about at a later season of life? In this Passions series, the LDIK girls unpack three stages to "re-finding" your passions: Discover, Development, and Design.
There is no way to describe this episode other than laughter and recap. The LDIK girls continue on with their vision behind the roundtable edition and recap some more shenanigans that happened in KC. This will leave you feeling lighthearted and entertained!
Welcome to the first Little Did I Know "Roundtable" edition. In this episode the girls share their vision of where they want to go...stepping into the lives of others to help cultivate conversation surrounding healing, seeking freedom, and offering a listening ear. LDIK wants to give a platform for voices to be heard during the celebratory and the hard seasons of life. In this "KC edition" of the roundtable, you will hear others' stories as well, the good and the bad, and how they too are continuing to move forward.
Grief. This episode IS what it sounds like. It's hard, but it's necessary and the girls still seem to find a way to laugh.
This interesting episode entails another dimension of questions answered in ways only the LDIK voices can. The travel version of "What the Hell is it?!" enlightens the listeners on some unknown destination favorites. Take some notes and prepare your next trip, while laughing every step of the way!
Episode 13 continues in the “What the Hell Is It”series with Grace. The hosts of Little Did I Know deep dive into this topic of Grace with their witty banter and honest conversation. This episode covers Grace in relationships, friendships and ourselves. The ladies of LDIK welcome you with open hearts into this conversation of Grace.
LDIK kicks off a new series of "What the Hell is it?!" with Life Hacks...a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way. Listen in to their light-hearted incite and you'll be sure to get a laugh!
To start off this 11th episode The Firsts; marriage, the conversation invites you into the narrative of what it was like diving back into marriage...again. The first season of anything new can be tricky and unpredictable. The #ldik hosts share with their unfiltered honesty how they navigated their first season of change.
Episode 9 started a three week series called ‘The Firsts’. During this series the ladies share insights and memories from The Firsts; single season, Firsts; dating and finish up with Firsts; remarriage. To start off this 10th episode The Firsts; dating, the conversation invites you into the narrative of what it was like getting back on the proverbial horse of dating. The first season of anything new can be tricky and unpredictable. The #ldik hosts share with their unfiltered honesty how they navigated their first season of change.
The hosts of LIttle Did I Know have entertained you the last few weeks with quippy opinions and light-hearted fun however; this week they return back to their deep wells of feelings and emotions. Episode 9 starts a three week series called ‘The Firsts’. During this series the ladies share insights and memories from The Firsts; single season, Firsts; dating and finish up with Firsts; remarriage. To start off this episode The Firsts; single life, the conversation invites you into the narrative of starting over. The first season of anything new can be tricky and unpredictable. The #ldik hosts share with their unfiltered honesty how they navigated their first season of change.
Episode 8 shines a brighter spotlight on the hosts personalities with their travel thoughts and opinions! The fun fact for the week starts off this sure-to-be-crowd favorite and hopefully will make you smile! The ladies sure hope you will be dreaming of a vacation and their tips and tricks will help you prepare to travel in style! LDIK continues to sweet talk Costco in hopes of a travel sponsor and also shares the love with a fancy-schmancy hotel in San Diego. Join the Little Did I Know hosts for a fun filled conversation for all things travel!
We survived the vortex and too many snow days to count. Spring is here in both of our cities and we couldn’t be happier. This season brings about blooms on flowers, warmer days, and spring cleaning. This episode centers around spring cleaning in our mental spaces. The girls take a #ldik twist with this episode with their signature laughter and insight. This episode is not one to only be listened to but to apply your own insight as you hold on to things that bring joy and discard what needs to be removed. Join the #ldik hosts as they talk through their own processes and share a little more of their own journeys of caring for their mental health.
This episode takes on a light-hearted tone. After completing the first LDIK Re-Deux series, the girls needed a moment to digest and process all the emotions shared on the last three episodes. This episode is like Oprah’s favorite things, except for the give-aways. They do have Oprah sized dreams and hope to one day give their listening audience cars and fluffy robes… but for right now they will delight you in the sharing their favorite and not favorite things. In what we have come to know and love with the LDIK podcasters, their humor and wit set the stage but we also get to know their personalities a little more. This is slated to be an all-time favorite episode!
Being All In is the topic of this 5th episode of LDIK podcast. This is the final segment in the Re-Deux series. With the rise in social media disconnectedness the ladies start off this insightful conversation by calling out the cynic in themselves, while tethering back to something foundational and secure. Stephanie shares her “all in” with wedding invites and Shanna shares another dentist story. This episode is full of laughs, real talk and leaves us counting down until the next installment of Little Did I know.
Caution: This episode is for mature audiences. On the fourth episode of LDIK podcast, the ladies talk about SEX. Starting with the basics of upbringing, belief system to physiological changes and trauma the stage is set for an in-depth conversation about how to restore a healthy sexual relationship. The differing vantage point from the hosts offer a wide lense and invite everyone into this talk. Mixing deep truth with touches of humor that is a signature trademark of this duo, this episode is one to come back to. With a signature send off to go and have great sex… it makes the Little Did I know Podcast one of our all-time favorites.
On the third episode of LDIK Podcast, Stephanie and Shanna dive into their first series. Re-Deux will be a multi-week series where the girls will be discussing the struggles, frustrations, redemption and rebuilding of all matters of the heart. Week three is centered around LOVE. Stephanie and Shanna share their personal struggle of love broken in their first marriages and trusting love again. This conversation invites you to insert your story into the narrative and promises to show restoration is available in each of our unique places of hardship. Once again, the ladies bring humor and light hearted fun to a heavy message showing that joy does indeed return in abundance.
On the second episode of LDIK, Stephanie and Shanna invite you to pour a cup of coffee or it’s anywhere close to 5:00 your favorite cocktail and join the girls for a Who’s Who. In this episode the girls chat openly about their personal lives. Not the scandalous TMZ version… but enough information to consider them friends by the end of the episode.In a style that is uniquely theirs they will share personal stories with humor and transparency. Listener be aware, you might find yourself buying a fit-bit, knowing the struggle of a gold tooth and/or using SPF at the end of this episode.
On this first episode, Stephanie and Shanna cast the vision for the podcast. Little Did I Know is a conversation amongst friends that serves to create a bridge between the unknown and the known as we share the little things we wish we knew.