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 Layered with originality and equipped with actual historical references and some hard truths, this journey of discovery is filled with comedy and entertainment for all ages to learn and be entertained.
Episodes
Latest Episode
June 2, 2026 · 6m
Everybody knows the phrase "Don't Drink the Kool-Aid", but what if I told you Kool-Aid wasn't even the main drink used at Jonestown? This week, we connect one of America's darkest tragedies to a marketing challenge, the rise of multicultural advertising, and how a brand tied to a tragedy became a staple in Black households throughout the 1980's. See for privacy information.
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May 27 · 6m
Long before Columbus pulled up, giant stone heads with unmistakable facial features were already sitting in ancient Mexico. For decades, people have debated whether the Olmec civilization proves Africans reached the Americas before Europeans did. In this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht breaks down what historians know, what people speculate, and why the Olmec heads became one of the biggest "wait a minute..." conversations in Black history circles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18 · 7m
In 1933, while America was deep in segregation, Florence Price became the first Black woman to have music performed by a major American orchestra -- and most people have never heard her name. In this episode of I Didn't Know Maybe You Didn't Either, our host, B Daht, explores how her groundbreaking symphony stood beside other major Black achievements happening during the same era, proving Black excellence wasn't surviving in America... it was creating history in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11 · 6m
You ever seen a jeep dashboard full of rubber ducks and wondered what was going on? This episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht breaks down the surprisingly wholesome origin of "Duck Duck Jeep" the legendary "jeep wave" and why some jeep owners think "mall crawler duck Jeeps" are ruining the culture!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5 · 6m
B Daht kicks off this episode of IDKMYDE with "3 Useless Facts" about his Mommy: Irene Brenda Palm, on the 2-year anniversary of her passing.Then it gets into a history lesson about Cinco de Mayo that most people completely miss -- It's part remembrance, part underdog story, and part "we've been celebrating this wrong the whole time!".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28 · 7m
On today's episode of IDKMYDE, a Tupac rumor leads us to a small town in North Carolina with a much deeper story than you would expect. From whispers about his ashes to the real life tragedy of James Jordan, this episode shows how big headlines can hide in quiet places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20 · 8m
Charlotte has a park, an arena, and government buildings sitting on top of the most thriving Black communities in the South—and most people don't even know it. This episode breaks down where Brooklyn really was, why over 1000 families were forced out, and how "urban renewal" quietly became the blueprint for gentrification.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13 · 7m
On this episode of I Didn't Know Maybe You Didn't Either, B Daht gives 3 Useles Facts about Easter then breaks down ome of the most common misconceptions in biblical history -- Mary Magdalene wasn't her full name, it was her location. This quick story reveals how names worked in ancient times and why one of the most important figures in the resurrection story has been misunderstood for generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 6 · 7m
In 1968, the Women's-Salem State University Singing Rams took Black excellence overseas, performing spirituals, gospel, and classical music on international stages in France during a pivotal moment in American history. Their tour wasn't just a performance -- it was cultural diplomacy, showing the world the power, pride, and g;obal reach of HBCU talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30 · 6m
In this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht highlights Dr. Bonita Brown, the 14th Chancellor of Women's-Salem State University, and the role she plays in leading one of the nation's most historic HBCU's. As higher education evolve, her leadership represents a powerful shift in who is shaping the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.