I didn't know that

08/25/2026

I was so sad to hear of Dolly Parton's passing at age 80. She was one of my favorites of all time. She was a much-needed bright light in this world. I'll leave you with some of my favorite "Dolly-isms"...

08/22/2026

This is why you let an expert teach you new moves at the gym 😅 right Eve? 😬

I recently found out I have advanced degenerative disc disease in L4-S1. I googled cable machine exercises that are good for that. Clearly not a great idea! This is why I let my amazing podcast guests teach me things instead of thinking I can do everything in life on my own. 😉

07/31/2026

We're 3 months & 7 episodes in, and I just wanted to have a little heart to heart with you.

I took a little break from podcasting these last couple of weeks to recharge. Between work, podcasting, and life in general, I was feeling a little burned out. I wasn't sure if I would keep going with this little passion project or not. To be honest, the impostor syndrome monster was starting to rear its ugly head.

And then, during that break, several people approached me to tell me how much they enjoyed and learned from my podcast, or that they finally got the time to catch up on some episodes and look forward to more.

Now - my love language is not words of affirmation, but that caught me right in the feels.

Because that's the whole point.

If just one person can learn one cool thing from this podcast, then the whole entire project is worth it.

Actually, just the experiences I've been able to have and the people I've gotten to meet along the way are worth it, regardless of whether a million people listen or nobody listens.

So I'ma keep going - because there are SO many amazing people to meet and things to learn!!

Thank you for being here. 🥰

07/25/2026

Taking a break from new episodes this week to rest and recharge... and prepare for the lineup of amazing guests to keep growing! 😊 In the meantime, catch up on the first 7 episodes here:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/.didntknow

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R4YNac1UKh21ufDTfiuca?si=af2ccccd099d4057

K105.3: https://www.k1053.com/podcast/i-didnt-know-that/

07/16/2026

Gotta love FB memories on Throwback Thursday... This is my daughter 15 years ago at the Hot Air Jubilee, now she's all grown up and married 🥹

Listen/watch my latest episode about the Hot Air Jubilee at the links below!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0x8G732ktLbqMCasGGetw0?si=-iID5QkAQwWYaksgf_N_vQ

K105.3: https://www.k1053.com/episode/episode-7-the-sky-is-her-office/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8WPkPXcHsw

07/15/2026

Here's the direct link to this week's episode with Hot Air Jubilee chair (and balloon pilot) Angela Madden. The Jackson skies are filled with hot air balloons this morning for the USWNC - did you spot any? 👀

In this episode, Angela Madden taught me about hot air ballooning a...

07/14/2026

🎈 Did you know hot air balloons can't actually steer? They fly by finding wind currents at different altitudes... and that's just one of the fascinating things I learned!

This week on I Didn't Know That, I sat down with Angela Madden, hot air balloon pilot and Chair of the Hot Air Jubilee, to talk about what it's really like to fly a hot air balloon and what makes the Hot Air Jubilee such a special event.

A few things I didn't know:
🎈 The colorful balloon is called the envelope, and that's the part registered with the FAA. Not the basket!
🎈 You can see fully functioning remote-controlled miniature hot air balloons at the Hot Air Jubilee (weather permitting).
🎈 Becoming a balloon pilot doesn't require years of school, necessarily... but it does require unwavering passion, commitment, and great mentors.
🎈 The hot air balloon community is one big family.

Whether you're planning to attend the Hot Air Jubilee or you've always wondered what it's like to float through the sky, this episode is full of fun facts and behind-the-scenes stories.

🎧 Watch or listen now: https://youtu.be/h8WPkPXcHsw?si=L32BcVACp4i-6-_h

What's something you've always wanted to know about hot air balloons? Let me know in the comments! 👇