I Didn’t Know, Maybe You Didn’t Either!
by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
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 Layered with originality and equipped with actual historical references and some hard truths, this journey of discovery is filled with comedy and entertainment for all ages to learn and be entertained.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
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Ona Judge: The Freedom George Washington Couldn’t Take Back
A text from B Daht’s 14-year-old daughter sparks a deeper look at Ona Judge, the enslaved woman who escaped George and Martha Washington in 1796. Discover how Washington used deception to block paths to freedom—and why Ona never regretted claiming hers.
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Dudus: The President Without an Election
Before a disputed Diddy headline introduced his name to a new audience, Christopher "Dudus" Coke controlled a Kingston community through a powerful mix of assistance, intimidation and violence. On this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht shares his story and reveals how politics, poverty and an...
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James Meredith Walked Alone. Black Power Marched On.
James Meredith began a 220-mile March Against Fear to challenge Black voter suppression in Mississippi until a white gunman shot him on the second damn day. As civil rights leaders carried the march forward, Stokely Carmichael's cry of "Blak Power" transformed one man's mission into a defining...
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Too Young for What?!
On this episode of IDKMYDE, our Host, B Daht opens by sharing the losses he's had this summer. He then discusses a question that led to an eye-opening revelation for him and his wife, shares 3 Useless Facts about Kids, and then shares the importance of a group you may have never heard of: The...
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Moses: The Final 40 -- Heavy is the Calling
At 80 years old, Moses finally steps into his assignment that would define his life -- but leading folks through freedom, failure and the wilderness came with a weight few of us ever talk about. As the Moses trilogy concludes, B Daht also shares three surprising facts about depression and finally...
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Moses: The Second 40 -- The Wilderness Years
At 40, Moses goes from Egyptian royalty to wanted fugitive, disappears in Midian, becomes a husband and shepherd -- and stays there another 40 years. What looks like the quietest chapter in his life may have actually been preparing him for the assignment that would finally come at 80.
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Moses: The First 40 -- Between Two Worlds
Before the Burning Bush, the Plagues, or the Red Sea, Moses was a Hebrew boy raised inside Pharoah's household -- caught between the people he came from and the world that raised him. Then at 40, one violent decision blows up his entire life and sends him running into the wilderness.
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So.. What Color Was Jesus?
The Jesus many of us grew up seeing came from centuries of European art -- but does the Bible ever actually describe Him that way? On this episode of I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either, B Daht breaks down the "hair like wool" and "bronze" passages, what Revelation really means, and what…
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When Following Jesus Could Get You Killed
Today the cross is jewelry, but for Jesus and His disciples, it was an execution device. In this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht separates scripture from tradition to find out what we actually know about how the Twelve died and just how dangerous it was to say, "I follow Jesus."
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Wait... THEY Weren't Disciples?!
Paul, Luke and John the Baptist are three of the biggest names in the New Testament, so naturally B Daht assumed they were part of Jesus' original 12. In this episode of IDKMYDE, turns out none of them made the roster, but who they were might be even more interesting.
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Jesus' Starting 12
This is the intro to a 3-part series about getting to know the Original 12 Disciples who followed Christ. Instead of memorizing 12 names, this episode of IDKMYDE, our Host, B Daht, introducing them as a TV cast versus just 13 guys in a stained-glass-window characters!
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Can Tow Companies Really Charge Whatever They Want?
Ever parked somewhere for a couple of hours, came back, and your car had a boot on it? Then they hit you with a $450 fee, plus a card fee, plus an after hours fee? It sounds made up, but for many North Carolinians, it's reality. Today we're looking at why towing and booting has become such a hot...
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Before AMC, There Was Nickelodeon: How America Invented the Movie Theater
On this episode of IDKMYDE, our Host, B Daht, shares why he enjoys the movie theater, reviews The Odyssey and Haunted Heist, and explores how Americans first watched moving pictures. From Thomas Edison's peephole machines to the first Nickelodeon, discover how the first movie theater was born.
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I Didn't Know Humans Used to Sleep... Twice.
Ever wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning and think something is wrong with you? Turns out for hundreds of years, it may have been completely normal. Before electricity and 9-5 jobs, many people practiced "biphasic sleep" -- going to bed, waking up in the middle of the night for a couple hours, then...
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The City Under the City: How Did They Build NYC's Subway Without Computers?
Every day millions of people disappear beneath New York City... and come back up like nothing happened. But think about it: How did engineers over 120 years ago build hundreds of miles of tunnels beneath one of the busiest cities on Earth without GPS, computers, drones or modern technology? In…
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The First Nail Techs Were African
Long before modern salons, ancient Egyptians were coloring, caring for, and decorating nails as symbols of beauty and status. But that's just the beginning. From wrestling and cosmetics to paper, medicine, and calendars, in this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht uncovers how an African civilization…
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Buffalo: New York's Most Overlooked Black City
When most of us say "New York" we're really talking about the five burroughs. But there's another city that helped shape Black History, launched legendary artists, and served as one of the final gateways to freedom n the underground railroad. This episode of IDKMYDE is all about why it's time to...
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The Eyes That Found a Voice: Hoe Chris Johnson is Speaking Again
When former NFL star Chris Johnson revealed his Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, many people focused on what the disease had taken from him. But this episode is about what technology gave back—his voice, through eye-gaze tracking and AI.
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Winston-Salem State University Had More NBA Draft Picks Than You Think
This years NBA Draft has everybody talking about the next generation of stars, but WSSU has been sending players to the league for decades. From Earl "The Pearl" Monroe becoming the highest drafted HBCU player ever to 14 total NBA Draft selections, the Rams have built a basketball legacy most...
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The Man Who Gave Juneteenth a Flag
Everybody celebrates Juneteenth, but almost nobody knows the name Ben Haith—the activist who created the official Juneteenth flag. This episode explores who he was, why the flag is red, white, and blue instead of Pan-African colors, and how one man created a symbol that now flies across America.
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Wait... Tupac & Snoop Were Beefing When Tupac Died?!
Most people remember Tupac and Snoop as Death Row brothers and west coast icons, but few realize their friendship was badly strained in the days before Tupac's death. In this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht explores how one radio interview, the East Coast-West Coast war, and a clash of loyalty may…
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You Been Blaming the Wrong Drink?! The Jonestown Massacre, Kool-Aid and Black Advertising Story.
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...
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Them Heads Ain't Random: The Olmecs, Africa & the Faces History Keeps Arguing About.
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…
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The Woman Who Made the Orchestra Listen: Florence Price
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…
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Duck, Duck.... Jeep?!
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!
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Cinco de Mayo ain't what you think (Here's the Real Story)
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...
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Tupac Might Be Buried in North Carolina?!?!
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.
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Charlottes Black Wall Street... That Got Deleted
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...
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Mary Magdalene wasn't her last name... So what was it?
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...
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When the Singing Rams Took Black Sound to France in 1968
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...
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Leading While It's Happening: Chancellor Bonita Brown
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.
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Unchartered Territory: The Lady Rams' Historic Run
In this episode of I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either, B Daht highlights the historic run of the Women's-Salem State University Lady Rams and the rise of women's leadership across CIAA Athletics. From Championship banners to national tournament dreams, the Women of Winston" are proving the...
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Angela Davis: The Woman They Called Dangerous
In this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht explores the story of civil rights icon Angela Davis -- the scholar and activist once placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list. From courtroom battles to global influencer, her journey shows how powerful ideas can challenge entire systems.
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The Women Who Set Fire to Freedom: The Fireburn Queens
To kickoff the 1st episode in the Women's History Month Series of I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either, B Daht explores the Fireburn Revolt of 1878, where 4 Black Women known as the Fireburn Queens led a revolt that burned down 50+ plantations and how it all ended. This is the story of how…
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IDKMYDE: The Next 100 Years Starts with Who Tells the Story
The Season 5 finale ties everything together and asks the real question: who controls the story now? Thoughtful, motivating, and a look forward—not backward.
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IDKMYDE: The Myth of 'We're Past All That
We're past all that" sounds good... until you look at the timeline. B Daht breaks down how time gets weaponized to shut down conversations.
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IDKMYDE: Why They're Still Fighting Over Black History Being Taught in Schools
If Black History Month started 100 years ago, why are people still arguing about what gets taught? B Daht connects past erasure to present-day textbook battles.
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IDKMYDE: When Integration Cost the Black Community Everything
Integration is usually told as a win—full stop. This episode explores the side rarely discussed: what Black communities lost in the process.
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IDKMYDE: Why Reconstruction HAD to Fail... on Purpose
Reconstruction didn't fall apart by accident. B Daht breaks down the part of history that usually gets rushed, skipped, or blamed on the wrong people.
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IDKMYDE: The Civil War Was NOT About States' Rights
B Daht walks through the receipts people love to ignore—with just enough humor to keep it from turning into an argument at Thanksgiving.
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IDKMYDE: What Black History Month Was Meant to Correct
Black History Month didn't start as a celebration. B Daht explains what the history books were getting wrong long before February ever became a thing.
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IDKMYDE: Spain- When Black Moors Ran Europe's Golden Age
For 700 years, Moors ruled Spain and created one of Europe's most advanced civilizations—a chapter often left out of Western history.
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IDKMYDE: The African Soldiers Who Helped Win WWII
Over a million African soldiers fought in World War II—their contributions largely erased from the history books.
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IDKMYDE: Jamaica: The Black Woman Who Built Her Own War Hospital
Mary Seacole traveled to the front lines of war and built her own hospital when no one else would accept her help.
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IDKMYDE: Ethiopia: The African Empire Europe Couldn't Break
Ethiopia stood as the only African nation to defeat European colonization—a legacy of resistance that inspired the world.
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IDKMYDE: Japan: The Black Samurai They Didn't Expect
The story of Yasuke, the African warrior who rose to samurai status in feudal Japan—defying every expectation of his time.
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IDKMYDE: The Black President Who Abolished Slavery Before Lincoln
Before the Emancipation Proclamation, a Black leader abolished slavery in his nation—a history rarely taught in American classrooms.
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IDKMYDE: Haiti: The Black Republic That Terrified the World
The Haitian Revolution created the first free Black republic and sent shockwaves through every slaveholding nation on Earth.
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IDKMYDE: The Man Who Made the Light Stay On
The story of innovation that illuminated the world—yet the inventor's name remains in shadow.
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IDKMYDE: Your Phone Knows Who's Calling Because of Her
B Daht introduces Shirley Ann Jackson—the woman whose research led to caller ID, call waiting, fiber optics, and the technology that powers modern communication.
About this show
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.
Hosted by
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts