This show is brought to you by DistroKid. Go to http://distrokid.com/vip/the500 for 30% off your first year! Prince carved a new identity for himself on his third release, "Dirty Mind" This album was so racy that promotional copies sent to radio stations warned program directors to audition the songs before putting them on the air (in a time before…

Geoff Gibson is a geographer and former city planner. He has Bachelor's degree in Geography and a masters in urban planning. He has always been fascinated by maps and the power they have to convey information in a spatial manner. YouTube channel: Geography By Geoff Podcast: Geography Is Everything He is also launching a brand new podcast called “Ar…

This show is brought to you by DistroKid. Go to http://distrokid.com/vip/the500 for 30% off your first year! Santana's second studio album, Abraxas, is an unorthodox blend of rock, salsa, jazz, and blues. The eclectic mix of tracks greatly boosted the band's popularity, fresh off of their Woodstock performance. Comedian & Actor Frankie Quinones joi…

Actor and writer Andy Richter is best-known for his long-running role as Conan O’Brien’s announcer and sidekick throughout multiple late-night shows. Andy has guest-starred in popular shows such as Arrested Development and Love, Victor. His feature film work includes Scary Movie 2, Elf, Talladega Nights, Blades of Glory, Semi-Pro, and Marcel the Sh…

Evan Lovett is the creator of social media mainstay ‘L.A. in a Minute’ and the host of the podcast ‘In a Minute with Evan Lovett’. Lovett attended UCLA to pursue journalism, landing positions at the L.A. Times and NBC before moving into the AdTech space. Lovett began ‘L.A. in a Minute’ through a desire to share the culture & history of his hometown…

This show is brought to you by DistroKid. Go to http://distrokid.com/vip/the500 for 30% off your first year! Cat Stevens became a UK teen sensation with the release of his debut album, but it wasn't until his fourth album, Tea For The Tillerman, that he became an international superstar. Comedian Paula Poundstone makes her first appearance on The 5…

This show is brought to you by DistroKid. Go to http://distrokid.com/vip/the500 for 30% off your first year! Pearl Jam has been going strong for over 33 years, having released their twelfth studio album earlier this year. But it all started with their iconic debut in 1991, "Ten". One of the major bands from the Seattle Scene of the early 1990's put…

Aiden Gabor is a former associate of a notorious crime family, who, found his way back to the side of justice. Approached by the DOJ with a daunting ultimatum— face life imprisonment for crimes including racketeering, embezzlement, extortion, and conspiracy to commit murder—he chose to become a confidential informant. For over a decade, Aiden worke…

**This show is brought to you by DistroKid. Go to http://distrokid.com/vip/the500 for 30% off your first year!** Comedian & Author Colin Quinn's fandom of Neil Young dates back to the 1970s, but it's not all love for the iconic singer-songwriter. Colin discusses when Neil is at his best and when he's not on the 1969 album "Everybody Knows This Is N…

Frank Sinatra also put firecrackers in peoples shoes? What's this guy's deal? Our expert Daniel Van Kirk teaches us all about the shenanigans Ol' Blue Eyes got up to. This was recorded live at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA on May 21, 2024. BIO: Daniel Van Kirk is a stand-up comedian whose comedy has charted at #1 on Apple Music. He just relea…

**This show is brought to you by DistroKid. Go to http://distrokid.com/vip/the500 for 30% off your first year!** Comedian & Roaster Tony Hinchcliffe's passion for Pink Floyd is undeniable. He discusses the highlights and lowlights of the 1975 album Wish You Were Here. Follow Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyhinchcliffe/ Follow Tony …

DMT and Ayahuasca? What’s the difference? What are they? Jim couldn’t even fake his way through these questions. Good thing our podcast shaman Professor David Nutt was here to guide Jim his Ayahuasca journey. IDKAT Live Show on May 21 @ 8pm in Los Angeles: https://www.flapperscomedy.com/shows/jim-jefferies-live-podcast-taping/69867/ BIO: Prof. Davi…

Actor and comedian Rainn Wilson brings his wit and charm to unravel the indie rock brilliance of Pavement's 1994 album Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain. Follow Rainn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson Follow Rainn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rainnwilson Listen to Rainn's podcast "Soul Boom": https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/soulboom …

Is Magic the Gathering only for nerds? The answer may surprise you, almost as much as it surprised Jim thanks to our expert Dan Black (@danblackattack). IDKAT Live Show on May 21 @ 8pm in Los Angeles: https://www.flapperscomedy.com/shows/jim-jefferies-live-podcast-taping/69867/ ADS: LIQUID DEATH: Go to liquiddeath.com/IDKAT to check out all their h…

Collective Soul's lead singer Ed Roland brings his rock expertise to dissect the timeless hits of The Rolling Stones' 1981 album "Tattoo You." Follow Ed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edroland9/ Follow Ed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ederoland Listen to Collective Soul's new album "Here to Eternity": https://found.ee/CollectiveSoulHereT…

Comedian Eleanor Kerrigan joins the podcast to groove to the electrifying rhythms of Ike & Tina Turner's 1991 compilation album "Proud Mary: The Best of Ike and Tina Turner." Follow Eleanor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejkerrigan/ Follow Eleanor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ejkerrigan Listen to The Comedy Store Podcast: https://open.s…

The consensus is in: Jim doesn’t understand how polls work. Luckily our expert Joshua Doss knows enough within a margin of error (that’s a polling term!) Josh’s Socials: TikTok: @appliedscience11 IG: @josh_doss5 ADS: BETTERHELP: Visit BetterHelp.com/IDK today to get 10% off your first month DRAFTKINGS: New players, start playing with just FIVE BUCK…

Radio legend Ron Bennington is back again to rock out and dissect the raw energy of New York Dolls' self-titled album from 1973. Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenningtonShow Check out Ron's website for info about his radio shows: https://benningtonshow.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh…

Heavy metal legend Max Cavalera reveals his inspiration from the roots of rock in Bo Diddley's 1958 & 1959 albums Bo Diddley & Go Bo Diddley. Follow Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cavaleraconspiracy/ Check out Max and his brother Iggor Cavalera's website: https://www.cavaleraconspiracy.net/ Order Max and Iggors' Official ‘Blood Brother…

Jim don't know sh*t about poop. Our expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz helps him out. Dr. Bulsiewicz's Website: zoe.com/willb - fill out quiz and learn. ADS: LECTRIC EBIKES: Get your adventure started at LectricEbikes.com. And please mention that I Don't Know About That With Jim Jefferies sent you in the post-checkout survey! DRAFTKINGS CASINO: New players…

In a record-breaking tenth appearance, 500 favorite Wayne Federman is back to break down the ballads of Bobby "Blue" Bland's 1961 album Two Steps from the Blues. Follow Wayne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instafederman/ Follow Wayne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/federman Check out Wayne's website: http://www.waynefederman.com/ Follow Jo…

Comedian Matt Braunger returns to wallow in the lovesick sadness of The Smith's 1986 album The Queen Is Dead. Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braunger/ Follow Matt on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/braunger Check out Matt's website: https://www.mattbraunger.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadamme…

Jim may know Australia but does he know Austria? Thank goodness historian Stephen Beller is on the podcast to tell us everything Jim doesn't know. ADS: BETTERHELP: Visit BetterHelp.com/IDK today to get 10% off your first month. GUEST BIO: Steven Beller was born in London, England and educated at Cambridge University; since 1989 he has lived in the …

Beastie Boys' DJ Mix Master Mike reveals that joining the hip-hop group was his calling after hearing their 1986 album Licensed to Ill. Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixmastermike/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mixmastermike Listen to Mike's latest album "Opus x Magnum": https://open.spotify.com/album/4jgBQ54FMU5…

Jim knew very little about Mark Twain, thankfully our expert Paul Morrissey (@paulhasawebsite) did! Check out Paul's website: www.paulhasawebsite.com ADS: BETTERHELP: Visit BetterHelp.com/IDK today to get 10% off your first month.By Jim Jefferies

Comedian and actress Marsha Warfield gets into the abstract instrumental groove of The Meters' 1970 album Look-Ka Py Py. Follow Marsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshawarfield Follow Marsha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarshaWarfield Listen to Marsha's audio special "This Is Not Gross, This Is Important": https://music.apple.com/us…

Dawn Brodey (@dawn_brodey) is back! Previously our Titanic expert, she now takes her knowledge from the water to the skies... and then back to the water. ADS: LECTRIC eBIKES: Visit LectricEbikes.com to learn more. And be sure to mention that I Don't Know About That With Jim Jefferies sent you in the post-checkout survey!…

Comedian Dina Hashem drifts away into the hazy fugue state created by shoegaze innovators My Bloody Valentine's 1991 album Loveless. Follow Dina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinahashem_/ Follow Dina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinahashem_ Watch Dina's debut special "Dark Little Whispers" on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Dina-H…

There are some gaps in Jim's knowledge on sneakers. Our expert Michelangelo Falcon (@michelangelofalcon) fills in the cracks. ADS: BETTERHELP: Visit BetterHelp.com/IDK today to get 10% off your first month. SHOPIFY: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/idk ROCKETMONEY: Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel…

500 Allstar Wayne Federman is back to shed some light on the unfairly obscure career of jazz legend Professor Longhair and his 1972 album New Orleans Piano. Follow Wayne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instafederman/ Follow Wayne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/federman Check out Wayne's website: http://www.waynefederman.com/ Follow Josh on…

Notorious art snob Jim Jefferies wows everyone with his vast knowledge of the Renaissance period. JUST KIDDING. Our expert Jason Taittinger ( @JT8njr ) does that. ADS: TRADE COFFEE: Get a free bag of coffee with select subscription plans when you visit https://www.drinktrade.com/idkat. FOLLOW JASON: YouTube: @JT8njr IG: @jasontaittinger Facebook: @…

Comedian and musician Reggie Watts returns to bust out the bright, bombastic pop rock/post-punk of U2's seminal third album: 1983's War. Follow Reggie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggiewatts Follow Reggie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reggiewatts Pick up a copy of Reggie's autobiography "Great Falls, MT": https://sites.prh.com/greatfa…