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Tell Me Something I Didn't Need to Know

Tell Me Something I Didn't Need to Know

By MARY E SWARTS

Informational comedy. Every week, Mary and Hanna share tidbits of info and stories you never knew you needed or wanted to know. From the unusual to the bizarre, join us for informal chats and lots of laughter.
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A Quickie Anytime

Tell Me Something I Didn't Need to KnowFeb 27, 2023

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A Quickie Anytime

A Quickie Anytime

We are transitioning to a brand new podcast, with another very familiar, yet, ever so funny sense of humor. Still unique, sarcastic and full of adult beverages; join us in our new adventure and sit with us at the table.

Feb 27, 202305:26
Heart and Soul Part 3

Heart and Soul Part 3

Henri's story isn't over yet, so ours isn't either. Continue with us on the journey through the heart and soul of mankind in the final part of this 3 part series. Stay tuned at the end for the students from Clarksville Elementary.

Feb 19, 202331:39
Heart and Soul Part 2

Heart and Soul Part 2

Meet Henri Landwirth and learn why Give Kids the World came into existence. Continue our journey through the heart and soul of mankind; this is the second part in a 3 part series. Stay tuned at the end for an interview with Pamela Landwirth, President and CEO of Give Kids the World.

Feb 12, 202342:11
Heart and Soul Part 1

Heart and Soul Part 1

Meet Edward Thompson and his amazing mother, Sarah, as we begin an extraordinary journey through the heart and soul of mankind. This is the first part of a 3 part series and you will not want to miss any of it. Stay tuned at the end for some bloopers from Murder, Mischief & Moscato.

Feb 05, 202326:21
The Doctor Is In

The Doctor Is In

The world's largest kitty litter bust, the results of an unusual fire in Wisconsin and the story of Doctor James Barry will have everyone guessing until the very end. 

Jan 29, 202334:53
The Trunk of Con

The Trunk of Con

Hanna brings the story of Barbara Erni and her mysterious, oh so heavy, trunk. What kind of problems could a mannequin in a museum be causing the authorities? Words that are banned for 2023 and getting a license to dance are some of the topics covered in this very funny episode. 

Jan 22, 202329:13
Ham In a Can

Ham In a Can

Today's episode brings you vending machine deaths, how to catch a drunken woman and the holiday flavor of 2022 SPAM.

Jan 15, 202329:33
Bananadine

Bananadine

Today brings you an escape room unescape, everything you need to know about getting a unicorn license and the truth behind Bananadine. 

Jan 08, 202324:16
Let Your Needles do the Talking

Let Your Needles do the Talking

Heavy metal music and a knitting competition??? What?? We are also introduced to the amazing Wilma Rudolph today and a local, Joel Andres. 

Jan 01, 202328:56
She Can Change the World

She Can Change the World

The inventor of the plastic brick, Nzambi Matee and how she is working to change the world. 

Dec 18, 202225:27
The Unusual Employee

The Unusual Employee

Travel to the UK today with us to find out why Larry doesn't have to do his job and still gets to keep it.

Dec 11, 202224:36
Jesse James' Last Ride

Jesse James' Last Ride

Hanna covers the unusually unknown story of Jesse James and his very last ride. 

Dec 04, 202229:01
The Mayor's a Jackass

The Mayor's a Jackass

The girls are back with some funny stuff today. From life sized bakery creations to illegal baby names and top it off with some very politically friendly mayors.

Nov 27, 202231:38
It'll Tickle Your Innards

It'll Tickle Your Innards

Hanna brings us the amazing history behind an everyday beverage and she finds herself on a roll during the tidbits.

Nov 20, 202231:42
A Life Behind Bars

A Life Behind Bars

Today's story has Hanna totally flummoxed. We learn about drunk driving in a horse and buggy, a radio station for the blind and, most importantly, a watery grave.

Nov 13, 202227:30
Waking With Wally

Waking With Wally

With much laughter and a little singing, an interesting story and discussion about emotional support animals makes its way around the table today.

Nov 06, 202239:53
A Social Lubricant

A Social Lubricant

There's a lot of laughter today around the table as Mary gives us the lowdown on strange beers from around the world.

Oct 30, 202238:03
Happy Anniversary to Us!

Happy Anniversary to Us!

We wrap up season 2 with a bonus episode of some of our favorite stories. Sit back and enjoy them with us while the laughter flows freely.

Oct 26, 202227:50
Morgan's Wonderland

Morgan's Wonderland

In our opening episode of season 3, Hanna gets emotional, and brings us with her, as she tells us about Morgan's Wonderland, an all inclusive series of parks built so no one is ever left behind. Stay tuned at the end to hear from Gordon Hartman, himself.

https://www.gordonhartman.com/

Oct 23, 202240:18
It's A Rat's Life

It's A Rat's Life

In our last episode of season 2, Lynn brings us the story of John Bumpus Calhoun, and boy, does he have a lot to teach us!

Oct 16, 202231:12
Where No Man Can Go

Where No Man Can Go

Hear about the forest fire caused by a spider; getting paid $10,000 to watch a sunset and the very first female Pinkerton detective, the reason our 16th President was our 16th president.

Oct 09, 202234:39
Let Me Win

Let Me Win

Where does the world's smartest thief hide when the police come knocking?  What's a piedmont coin, do you get to keep it? Hanna brings us the explanation of what a duck race and the Special Olympics have to do with each other.

Oct 02, 202251:05
Unusual Spas Around the World

Unusual Spas Around the World

Why would anyone deface the Mona Lisa, with cake?!?!, are we sexualizing garlic? and what would you put on your face or body in order to be more beautiful? All questions that attempt to be answered today. 

Sep 25, 202249:10
When Your Alligator Gets Scared

When Your Alligator Gets Scared

Meet the world's smallest horse, an alligator that gets loose and some bears that really like to party. Then we meet Robert Sheridan, a life forgotten and who can forget the most unusual railroad worker in the world?? Another laugh till you cry episode.

Sep 18, 202246:22
Olympic Cartoon

Olympic Cartoon

1904 Olympics-Endurance or Debacle?? From cheating to drunkenness and poisoning; less than half of the participants finished the race. Who is coming in as the victor?

Sep 11, 202231:36
HUMOR IN UNICORN

HUMOR IN UNICORN

Animals are well known for being our friends, not passing criticisms, and never asking questions. These particular animals are a little on the bizarre side, flipping funny and definitely different.

Sep 04, 202253:41
If You Build It, They Will Come

If You Build It, They Will Come

Dancing naked with a gun sounds dangerous to us, Lynn has the story; we also hear how Johnny Cash is continually taking a leak in Arkansas. Mary brings us the hilarious story of a business man in China with an original idea, and the laughter is contagious.

Aug 28, 202228:23
The Slinky Story

The Slinky Story

We learn where to eat with your family if you want a serving of snark thrown in with a friendly family meal; what's wrong with talking trash cans? Hanna brings us the story of Slinky, from the very beginning to present day.

Aug 21, 202231:31
Money Back Guarantee

Money Back Guarantee

Join us today as we discuss how much a person would pay to be their favorite dog, there's a job opening for a Chief Candy Officer, and we hear the story of a banker turned bank robber.

Aug 14, 202239:54
BILLY DIDN'T MAKE IT

BILLY DIDN'T MAKE IT

It's a quack-a-lacking good time around the table today; we hear about some mail on femail violence (what??), Hanna eggsplains why the timeless watch came to be, Mary brings us Fred, a 15 year old who has been taking care of orphan ducklings since 2018. Eggactly who is Billy Possum and why his run came to an end, is told as only Hanna can, when she gives us a sneak beak into the lives of two of our former presidents.

Aug 07, 202233:22
THE PAVEMENT PICASSO

THE PAVEMENT PICASSO

Unchaperoned, unsupervised, we hear about the mishap at the Michigan Dundee Mayfly Festival, we learn that moles and explosives don't mix, and Mary brings us the amazing story of Ben Wilson of London, who transforms blobs of gum into pieces of history. Passionfruit hibiscus margaritas round out this episode that is thoroughly enjoyable.

Jul 31, 202240:33
SNAKE ISLAND

SNAKE ISLAND

What is happening on Snake Island??? Hanna will tell us all about it, meanwhile we have an APB (All Pickles Bulletin) out for a missing pickle, and how 2 people got stuck in chocolate. 

Our delicious Lemonade Sangria today is compliments of https://www.stjulian.com/

Jul 24, 202245:25
THE PLIGHT OF THE CUCUMBER

THE PLIGHT OF THE CUCUMBER

Lynn brings the plight of the sea cucumber to our attention and what we can do about it. If you want to work with penguins, we have the job for you and a crazy STD settlement. 

https://stellarosawines.com/

Jul 17, 202240:55
TRANSIENT GLOBAL AMNESIA X2

TRANSIENT GLOBAL AMNESIA X2

Alabamans want to know, is it safe to mow your lawn again? How much hot dog filling is too much? And what the heck is Transient Global Amnesia? Two of the ladies bring it to the table.......apparently, one or both of them 'forgot' it was such a brain teaser.

Jul 10, 202235:25
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

Life doesn't come with a guarantee and neither do the ladies. Hanna brings us another round of bizarre products from past and present and the ladies do a taste testing of their own. 

Jul 03, 202242:57
WHEN OPPOSITES ATTRACT

WHEN OPPOSITES ATTRACT

Meet the rubric's cube champion of the world, he juggles and solves at the same time! No one knew that almond milk was so important and so amusing at the same time. Mary brings us the purrfect story about true love and we are invited to a wedding in the park. 

Jun 26, 202243:28
THE LEGEND OF 261

THE LEGEND OF 261

From the duck who runs marathons, to the perfume you will fall head over peels with, to the legend of 261; it's an empowering episode. Stay tuned at the end to hear from 261 herself. 

Jun 19, 202246:12
SOMETHING'S IN THE AIR

SOMETHING'S IN THE AIR

Lynn is fur real with bearknappers on the loose; help her bring these barbearians to justice. Hanna brings us a mom's day gift gone wrong; but on second thought, is it really wrong? Mary brings the story of a crappy Tinder date, the story itself is unbelievable and brings forth not only loads of laughter, but a few personal stories from around the table as well. 

Jun 12, 202248:31
WORDS, WORDS, WORDS

WORDS, WORDS, WORDS

The girls are unsupervised today as they bring you, "I swallowed a drill bit" and 'Mike's Bites'. A new game is in the making while Mary makes history with accidently mathing appropriately. Stay tuned to find out if Gummi Bears are taking over the world.......Check out:https://www.sierrarosecellars.com/

Jun 05, 202252:15
WHO IS MIKE?

WHO IS MIKE?

Meet Snickers, he lives in a door frame; meet bigfoot, someone had the audacity to steal him; and meet Mike, and that's all we know about him. Hanna brings us another intriguing story about a famous person that no one really knew anything about, and still don't. Check out:https://www.theonlycannoli.com/

May 29, 202237:19
THE UNDERWATER TEA PARTY

THE UNDERWATER TEA PARTY

It's tea for two in the Colorado River, Hanna will tell about it, but in true Hanna fashion, something is always held back. The mermaid hoax story from 2021 rears its head again, analyzation time!! Join us today as laughter flows and nostalgia hits home......Check out:https://www.lemoncreekwinery.com/

May 22, 202246:19
ONE PENNY AT A TIME

ONE PENNY AT A TIME

What will one penny get you? The way it was done in Kentucky, a hell of a lot!! Listen as Lynn tells the inspiring story of the pre-book mobile and see if it doesn't warm your heart as well. Tidbits bring us Holiday Holdups; and it wasn't a robbery........

May 15, 202245:02
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME

Hanna is the engineer on the crazy train today as she shuttles us from station to station and attempts, futilely, to keep all hands and feet within the confines of the vehicle. We cross the pond and visit a village of gnomes where they are living their best lives and occasionally frolicking with the fairies. The peanut gallery makes a very welcome, but not so quiet appearance today.

May 08, 202232:53
NAUGHTY RAINBOWS GO TO PRISM

NAUGHTY RAINBOWS GO TO PRISM

Leprechauns, rainbows, gold and a little glitter thrown in for good measure. Hanna tells us about a wine that packs quite a bit, unlike any you've ever had before. Mary brings us the story of Theodore and Henry, when gold doesn't bring you happiness. 

May 01, 202244:14
THIS COFFEE TASTES LIKE S***

THIS COFFEE TASTES LIKE S***

It's a rocking good time today as we learn why there are camels in Tennessee and what not to do with them. Lynn gives us a latte information on the brewtiful  world of coffee and takes us on a steaming journey through the more expensive java, where it comes from and the grind it goes through to end up in our cups. 

Apr 24, 202256:36
LAUGH TIL YOU CRY

LAUGH TIL YOU CRY

From pizza vending machines to Bigfoot to what's under your wallpaper, we run the gamut today with unending laughter. It doesn't get any better when Hanna tells us the story of the Religious Welsh festival that would make a frat boy jealous.

Apr 17, 202239:25
SOLEMATES FOR LIFE

SOLEMATES FOR LIFE

Lynn is on a roll today and has declared herself the 'Imelda Marcos of Crocs'. The laughter never subsides as we journey to not just one, but two amazing thrift store stories and also hear the lighthearted Solemates For Life story. 

Apr 10, 202251:09
BIRTH OF A BUTTERFLY

BIRTH OF A BUTTERFLY

This is a jam packed episode! From the Wordle tips that are flying around; to a cure for alcoholism; to a frank discussion on litter boxes in public schools for cat-identifying students, it's non-stop fun! Lynn asks a most important question. What if you had to start every day over from scratch? Every single day. Over and over and over....

Apr 03, 202256:37
THE NAME'S THE SAME

THE NAME'S THE SAME

Why would you blow up your Tesla? Hanna will tell us. How to save your life with Wordle? Mary will tell us. Hanna brings us the history of Bigfoot; it's not anything like we thought it was.

Mar 27, 202239:32
SPELL CHECK

SPELL CHECK

It's another laughter filled episode where we learn that spell check is extremely important, counterfeit bourbon is a real thing (what?!?!) and everyone, everywhere needs to have rules. This twist at the end.......Hanna never saw it coming! 

Mar 20, 202256:38