You Don't Know Me

In our brand new segment 'Where are They Now?', the YDKM team brings J-Man, our Tinder Files guest from Episode 20, into the studio. According to him, YDKM just might be his lucky charm. Tune in to hear how a few major things came together right after coming onto the show. Also, head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com to read more about J-Man and listen to his original episode. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Ever wonder how sketch comedy shows like Saturday Night Live, Key and Peele, or Portlandia are made? This week, we had the Atlanta-based sketch comedy group Flying Giants in the studio! We sat down with two of their members, Wheels and Mercy, to hear about what makes a great sketch and what some of their favorite sketches have been. It's a episode you don't want to miss, so give it a listen and find out where to catch a live show over at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Local humorist, Crazy Train, joins us in the studio to regale us with stories of his mild rebellions over the years. Going slightly against the grain has always been his style; whether it's been through making edgy teenage boy scout documentaries, or escalating dorm room rivalries to impressively messy levels, our guest is rarely afraid to be a little bit irreverent. Check out an exclusive YDKM short story from Crazy Train over at www.ydkmpodcast.com. Music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Mayor Ted of Clarkston is an all around unique individual - from being a self-proclaimed Berniecrat in Georgia, to his characteristic 'protest beard', to being mayor of one of the US's most diverse small towns. Home to a large refugee resettlement community, Clarkston has been host to a special mix of cultures that Mayor Ted hopes can serve as an inspiration to communities everywhere. Tune in to hear all about the young and rambunctious Mayor Ted, his plans for Clarkston, and head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com for more on how you can get involved in helping refugees right here in Atlanta.  The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

We couldn't leave out the infamous Pee-wee Herman story, could we? So, sQuishiepuss is back in a bonus minisode! Be sure to listen to sQushiepuss's original interview in Episode 39 before tuning in, and don't forget to visit the blog at www.ydkmpodcast.com! The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

With his wry wit and radical candor, sQuishiepuss has a way of cutting straight through pretenses. In this doozy of an episode, he talks being a small town punk, and how hitting rock bottom, twice, taught him valuable lessons about investing in himself. We especially love his “Do what you love and don't be an asshole” mantra, and his enduring belief that a little bit of punk-era ‘f**k the system' is what the world really needs. Take a look at sQuishiepuss's work and read more at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Tandy, formally known as “The Great and Powerful” and one of our very first guests, recently returned from a long stay in South Korea! Between his job from hell, a particularly irresponsible bike trip, and the ROK's increasingly bizarre political scandals, Tandy had much to share in today's episode. Head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com for beautiful pictures and more information on all the madness. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

When Smaj moved to Atlanta, she brought with her a slew of stories ridiculous enough to fuel a standup routine. From getting bitten by a snake, to reporting at a welding rodeo, to catching a politician with his fly down, Smaj has seen it all. Tune in to hear these stories and read more about improv and her career as a journalist at www.ydkmpocast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com

YDKM is on Spring Break this week, but we'll be back next week with a brand new episode! In the meantime, be sure to catch up on our previous episodes. The music in the episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

If you've seen the 2005 movie Hitch, you're already familiar with what Patrick Zgambo does. He's a charisma coach, matchmaker, meetup organizer, and magician, but he didn't start out this way. Eight years ago, Patrick found himself lying in a hospital bed alone, after surviving what should have been a fatal motorcycle accident. As he struggled through the long recovery process, he stumbled into a very important epiphany about love and how we can all be a little better at it. Tune in to hear his story, and read more of his useful tips about building charisma, creating real connections and taking control of your life at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

On the docket for today is climate change, impending doom, and a little nudity. Today's guest and Conservation Biologist, Mr. McScience, sheds light on the impacts of climate change that are happening as we speak, the surprising misadventures of his fellow scientists, and how we can play a more active role in helping out our dear ol' Momma Earth. Check out www.ydkmpodcast.com for much more information on the topics covered today. The music in the episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Three years ago, Elliott was in a bad place - he had just watched his business fall apart, and was left with an unclear path of where to go next. It was at that point that Elliott discovered a maker space, and an incredible community of creatives that would, over the next few years, become his family. Together, they've paved the way for other aspiring creatives and nerds to discover their inner ‘makers', and of course, build really cool stuff. Read more about Elliott and Making It Up Atlanta at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

YDKM listeners we proudly introduce to you the wacky and zany podcasting duo, Philthy and Michelangelo! Come join Tink and Veeps as they learn more about their new show, In the Cannes with Dr. Randall McNally. Be prepared to laugh a lot as the unlikely duo shares their path to self discovery and all of the crazy characters they've met along the way.. Be sure to check out the show notes at www.ydkmpodcast.com for information of Michelangelo's films and Philthy's burgeoning career in wrestling.

Meet Cookie: former delinquent, survivor of a chronic illness and single mom of a kick ass kid. Veeps and Tink join her on a journey through her early adult life in a tiny town in New York state, to navigating college as a new mother, to her big move down to Atlanta, and all the difficulties that come with meeting new people and dating in a new place. Head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com for more. Music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Indiana Jones (the Atlanta native, not the Nazi-fighting Harrison Ford) did not intend to become an archaeologist, but through a series of interesting life events, stumbled into it as a career and passion. This Indiana Jones covers common misconceptions about archaeology, the history of the Bible, America's perception of Israel and Palestine, and the black market for antiquities. Head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com for notes and an in-depth look into his world. Music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Veeps and Medusa are joined by an old college friend, AJ 2.0, who shares her experiences with leaving the corporate world and following her dreams on a whim and a prayer. Hear about her daring leap of faith and experience a unique moment in one woman's crossroads as she finds and explores her niche. Learn more at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Our old friend Andy is back! This time with a story about church camp that will scare the pants off your inner 10 year old self, as well as a few bonus stories about a particularly awkward religious convention that made him question his faith altogether. Head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com for more. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Clowns, burlesque and Prague, OH MY! Mary Strawberry, an Atlanta burlesque dancer and clown, sits down with Medusa and Tink to talk about her life on stage, her eclectic Clown Family and her crazy vodka filled adventures in Prague. Who would have thought that clowns could be sexy? Or that sensual, comedic dancing can be a powerful tool to challenge our social mores? Listen to hear one artist's surprising, subversive journey and maybe even learn to relate to clowns. Read more about Mary Strawberry and her upcoming events at www.ydkmpodcast.com. Music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Action N's love affair with 3D modeling began to blossom long before he understood where the technology was heading. He never could have predicted that he would end up spearheading a project to teach the Atlanta public about 3D printing, or that his non-traditional path would bring him to the threshold of a bleeding edge technology. Listen to hear more about Action N's journey, and head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com to read about what you need to know about the future of 3D printing. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Sitting at his favorite bar, Andre plans a biking trip to Los Angles that will not only change his life but the lives of many. It was in that moment that the Karma Ride was born. From the little old lady in a coffee shop that gives him a helping hand, to the girl who was saved at the Grand Canyon, Andre's chance encounters intertwine into an incredible story. Despite dehydration, theft and exhaustion Andre makes it to Los Angeles, where a chance meeting with a man whose life was changed by Lupus, truly brings to light why the Karma Ride was meant to be all along. Read more at www.ydkmpodcast.com, The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Without even the slightest clue 'how' he would make it happen, Andre (Mr. Chameleon) made a promise to embark on an impossible journey to see his son several states away on the back of a bicycle. His story evolves from an inspiring story of determination, to one of hope and generosity, as strangers all along his route open their hearts, homes and wallets to make sure that Andre reaches his destination - leaving him forever changed in the process. Check out the show notes at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

The DiseaseDoctor (DD) has arrived at YDKM! Veeps and Harponious sit down with DD to talk about his, sometimes strange, rural Iowa childhood and his current work as an epidemiologist - including some of the top ‘need to know' facts about modern disease. To read more about these topics, check out the show notes at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

In second place for the top episodes of 2016 is, coincidentally our second ever episode! Our guest, Andrew, regales us with tales of his misadventures on the stage, complete with weird injuries and bizarre skill sets. Read more at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com (misspelled in the episode).

Tink and Veeps recall their best botched Tinder dates, including: When Veeps cried on a date, the local Danny Phantoms, and Tink's relationship PTSD. www.ydkmpodcast.com Music in this episode is courtesy of bensound.com

When Spoonman sat down for this interview, we had no idea his incredible life story was about to unfold. His is a tumultuous tale of isolation, grappling with mortality at age 11, selling drugs by age 13, and turning it around only to watch it crumble again. But just when it feels all is lost, his story becomes one of whimsy, imagination and hope. Read our show notes at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this show is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

"Why did I think that would turn out well?" seems to be the running theme for Handsome Guillermo's (HG) misadventures. In today's show, he talks about those slightly miscalculated drunken decisions we all make that have hilarious outcomes, including: taking his Mom to the Clermont Lounge, getting stuck in a window, and getting drinks thrown at him at Laughing Skull Lounge. Read more about HG and his story at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

How many high schoolers do you know that moonlight as embalmers? In a uniquely non-Tinder-focused Tinder Files episode, the Bear Man talks about how he went from being the only kid in a bagpipe band, to becoming a full fledged Viking reenactor, and how he earned the nickname ‘the bear man' to begin with.. Read more about the Bear Man and his misadventures at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Ever wonder what the life of a Social Media Manager in a county fair is like? Well, wonder no more! In this episode, Callum takes us on a whirlwind adventure through the secret life of fairs - from pretty baby contests, to horse herpes, to the nepotism of sheep selling - it's all here. Read more about the Fair life at www.ydkmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

In our fifth Tinder Files episode, J-Man weaves us a tale about how his (often hilarious) Tinder shenanigans, along with his crazy friends, brought him back to life after crushing heartbreak. To learn more about J-Man, head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com

Our guest, Avery, comes to the show with a heartwarming tale of how love and purpose trumped panic when her five year plan turned into a one year plan. Tune in to hear her talk about the pregnancy from hell, 'momsplainers', and the beautiful baby boy that makes it all worth it. Check out the show notes for more info at www.ykdmpodcast.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Having been in love with the movie most of his life, new guest MacLovin, has recently found himself in a transient place similar to the film's main character, Andrew Largeman. Listen as he talks about his hitchhiking adventures, experiences with Tinder, relationships and the romance of a lifetime that got away. To watch MacLovin's films and to learn more about The Mako Project, head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com/episodes The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com

In part two of the Ghost Huntress, Holmes lets us listen to nine recordings that sound eerily like voices from the other side. Listen in and let us know what you think. Listen to the original recording on www.ydkmpodcast.com The music in this episode is courtesy of http://www.purple-planet.com/

With her uncanny hobby of hunting down the dead, Holmes might be the perfect guest to get you into the Halloween spirit. Join us to hear the highlights of her paranormal encounters in Part 1, and if you dare, slip into the actual recordings of her encounters in Part 2. Get more information, including Holmes's personal recordings at www.ydkmpodcast.com The music in this episode is courtesy of http://www.purple-planet.com.

The DiseaseDoctor (DD) has arrived at YDKM! Veeps and Harponious (aka Papa Shoes) sit down with DD to talk about his, sometimes strange, rural Iowa childhood and his current work as an epidemiologist, along with some of the top ‘need to know' facts about modern disease. Be sure to check out the show notes for this one over at www.ydkmpodcast.com! We've included tons of additional information about predicting pandemics, HIV/AIDS, Zika, and the widespread problem of antibacterial resistance.

YDKM is back this week with the lovely Katy Shotter, a musician and London transplant, with some incredible stories, including: that time she embarrassed herself at a party in front of Beyonce, how she won a reality TV competition, and a traumatizing interaction with one particularly awful fan at a Harley Davidson festival. The music in this episode is a sneak peak of a brand new Katy Shotter original! Be sure to follow her on social media and SoundCloud (@katyshotter) to hear the full version when it comes out next week! Also, be sure to check out the blog post at www.ydkmpodcast.com to read more about Miss Katy Shotter and her story.

In today's unique episode, YDKM's very own host, Tink, opens up about her life as an Eclectic Witch or as she likes to call herself, a Kaleidoscope Mystic. She covers all the need-to-knows: from what ‘modern witchcraft' really means, to rituals, and of course, her enduring love of faeries. Veeps chimes in with stories of her encounters with spirits, that time she stumbled into a coven doing a ritual in Freedom Park, and what it's like having friends with abilities that are not easy to explain. Interested in reading more about the subject? Go to www.ydkmpodcast.com/episodes and check out our blog post! **No witches were harmed in the making of this (except for Tink, who had a killer hangover the next day).**

Veeps, up to her crazy antics again, made a YDKM Tinder profile and, luckily enough, it led us to Z! In this episode, Veeps and Z talk about everything from his unexpected life story, to his interesting Tinder encounters. These include his near death experience with a dust storm in the Nevada desert, and a close call with financial ruin when his rental car got a little too cozy with North Atlantic Ocean. Head over to www.ydkmpodcast.com to read more and see photographic proof of Z's brush with financial ruin. The music in this episode is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Our guest, Andy, from Episode 2: Musical Theater Injuries is back! This time with a broken humerus, a ridiculous story and more about his life after trauma.

Our brand new guest, and fellow podcaster, Coach joins Veeps in round two of THE TINDER FILES. From fantasy encounters, to nearly-demonic debbies, Coach has no shortage of bizarre encounters, and he shares them all. For picture proof of the biting incident, head over to our blog: www.ydkmpodcast.com/episodes

In addition to your two hosts, Tink and Veeps, YDKM has a brand new guest this week: Harponious... who also happens to be Veeps's brother. Tune in to listen to them talk about failed retail fraudsters, crazy pet peeves and ridiculous sibling rivalry.

With his rapidly approaching 25th anniversary of attending Atlanta's Con of all Cons, DragonCon, Mr. J shares some of his best stories from DragonCon as well as a few survival tips for us rookies. DONATE at http://www.ydkmpodcast.com/ ___________________ SHOW NOTES ____________________ Different Cons mentioned: Mad Monster Party http://madmonster.com/events/charlotte2016/ Faerie Con http://faeriecon.com/ Wizard world http://www.wizardworld.com/ What we're drinking: Jekyll Hop Dang Diggity, Pineapple Habanero IPA Orpheus, Peace.War.Truth.Lie. Bone Tablet Session IPA Book recommendations: The Sandman by Neil Gaiman American Gods, Neil Gaiman Restaurants in Atlanta: Java Lords: Captain Mal's doppelganger Battle and Brew: Sandy Springs super nerd bar The music is courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Return guest, Medusa, along with new guest, The Wizard, school Veeps in the ways of Dungeons and Dragons. We talk about everything, from some of the most anti-climatic death scenes, to what to do when things get morbid, and why this one girl keeps picking prostitutes. Note: Both Medusa and the Wizard joined us over Skype for this episode, so apologies for the loss in audio quality at times.

Pinkies out and headphones in, as Medusa shares the top five things your hospitality professional wants you to know - along with the hilarious encounters that prompted these rules.

Tink, our popular guest from Episode 4, joins YDKM this week to tell us all the things your local barista doesn't want you to know.

Samuel Cheng, a self-proclaimed vulture in human form, tells us about all of the things he's done in the name of free food.

Tink and Veeps recall their best botched Tinder dates, including: When Veeps cried on a date, the local Danny Phantoms, and Tink's relationship PTSD.

The Great and Powerful tells us of his misadventures on the road in a month-long road trip, including a run in with a phantom cop, eerie street signs and consecutive bunny murders.

Our guest, Andrew, regales us with tales of his misadventures on the stage, complete with weird injuries and bizarre skill sets.