We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know-Life Laughed

Sue and Lisa
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After more than 35 years in the classroom, we’ve retired from teaching-but not from telling stories. We’ve shared our favorite school-day tales, and now it’s time to turn the spotlight on us. These days we’re focused on growing older (but definitely not growing up). We still don't know what we didn't know, but you might pick up a life lesson or two-between the laughs.   Email us at podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com #OlderWomenHumor#FunnyWomen#Podcast#ComedyPodcast#WomenInComedy#LadiesWhoLaugh #Over50#MidlifeHumor#BabyBoomerTales#GenXWomen#AgingDisgracefully#FunnyNeverGetsOld #MenopauseHumor#EmptyNester#MidlifeCrisis#DatingOver50#FemaleFriendship#SistersInLaw #YaYaSisters#LifeLaughed#PodcastCommunity#PodcastForWomen#ListenNow#SupportWomen

  1. MAR 4

    Colonoscopies Part 1-If You Don't Laugh, You'll Cry

    Retired Wisconsin teachers Lisa and Sue share a humorous conversation sparked by Lisa needing antibiotics before a dental appointment due to an artificial knee and Sue picking up her prescriptions, including a large colonoscopy prep jug.   They discuss the importance of colonoscopies, with Lisa starting screenings at 38 because her father died of colon cancer and continuing every 3–5 years depending on polyps, and mention people delaying or needing earlier screening.   In We Didn’t Know What We Didn’t Know (Life Laughed), these two decades-long friends swap tales about aging, dignity (or the lack thereof), medical misadventures, and why you should never take your clothes off at the dentist. It’s part cautionary tale, part public service announcement, and mostly laughter. They trade prep tips and mishaps: clear liquids, avoiding red drinks, using Gatorade/MiraLax or other preps, hydration to avoid dehydration, and recount vomiting and last-minute enemas and pregnancy tests, scheduling frustrations, and Lisa’s daughter doing prep on a show-choir bus.   They joke about medical specialties and pitch “procedure pants/colonoscopy chic,” then promise a part two. Do you have a story to share? Do you just want to talk? Send us a text! Please contact us with comments or ideas for our new podcast. Here's our email: podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com. You can also find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifelaughedpodcast Thanks for listening! -Sue and Lisa #AgingWithHumor #RetiredNotTired #LifeLaughed #WomenOver50 #MidlifeUnfiltered #PodcastLife #StorytellingPodcast #RealTalk #BoomerHumor #EmptyNestAdventures #RetirementLife #WomenSupportingWomen #LaughAtLife #LifeLessons #GrowingOlder #FunnyWomen #PodcastRecommendations #AgingGracefully #Over60AndFabulous #LifeAfterTeaching #Menopause

    23 min

  2. FEB 4

    Granny's Value-losis Disease

    In this episode, retired teachers Lisa and Sue tackle a very real condition no one warned us about: Value-losis—the sudden belief that every dish, photo, knickknack, and Precious Moment figurine is priceless (spoiler: it’s not). From baby clothes no one wants, to eleven tubs of photos nobody asked for, to the cruel truth about Hummels, Beanie Babies, and Princess Diana collectibles, the ladies dig into why we cling to stuff—and why our kids absolutely do not want to deal with it later. There’s talk of storage units (too many), souvenirs (too big), shot glasses (acceptable), and the existential horror of our Mom’s accumulations. Along the way, they share practical advice (label your photos, digitize your memories, stop buying “Istan-bowls”), laugh about memory lapses, and swap stories ranging from heartwarming to mildly terrifying (yes, there’s a creepy storage unit moment—trust your Spidey senses). The big takeaway? Keep what makes you happy—but don’t leave your loved ones buried under your sentimental clutter. Sixty might be the age when you still feel 30… but you finally start asking, “Do I really need this?” Don’t catch Value-losis. Life laughed. 00:00 Introduction: Meet Lisa and Sue 00:52 The Concept of Value-losis 02:19 Sorting Through Memories 03:43 The Digital Age of Photos 08:52 The Storage Unit Dilemma 11:54 A Creepy Encounter at the Storage Unit 15:34 The Hummel Collection and Family Heirlooms 17:07 Precious Moments and Beanie Babies 18:31 Selling Antiques and Unexpected Popularity 20:28 Downsizing and Valuing Sentimental Items 21:50 Reflecting on Aging and Accumulating Stuff 22:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Do you have a story to share? Do you just want to talk? Send us a text! Please contact us with comments or ideas for our new podcast. Here's our email: podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com. You can also find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifelaughedpodcast Thanks for listening! -Sue and Lisa #AgingWithHumor #RetiredNotTired #LifeLaughed #WomenOver50 #MidlifeUnfiltered #PodcastLife #StorytellingPodcast #RealTalk #BoomerHumor #EmptyNestAdventures #RetirementLife #WomenSupportingWomen #LaughAtLife #LifeLessons #GrowingOlder #FunnyWomen #PodcastRecommendations #AgingGracefully #Over60AndFabulous #LifeAfterTeaching #Menopause

    23 min

  3. JAN 16

    Aging With Grace: Menopause Brain

    In this episode, retired teachers Lisa and Sue-who somehow survived 35+ years in classrooms without permanently losing their minds-talk about aging, memory lapses, and why walking into a room now feels like a pop quiz you didn’t study for. They swap stories about forgotten names, family conversations that move faster than their recall, and the comic relief that comes with realizing you’re not alone in this stage of life.  Along the way, they discuss genetic testing, memory fears, and why grace (for ourselves and others) might be the most important lesson we ever learn. Dementia isn’t funny, but the everyday brain blips of aging absolutely can be. 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:36 Memory Lapses and Aging 03:33 Funny Classroom Memories 07:43 Unexpected Encounters 09:05 A Case of Mistaken Identity 10:07 Ice Cream Store Encounter 11:08 Sisterly Similarities 11:46 Aging with Grace 13:11 Hearing Test Adventures 14:51 The Art of Listening Do you have a story to share? Do you just want to talk? Send us a text! Please contact us with comments or ideas for our new podcast. Here's our email: podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com. You can also find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifelaughedpodcast Thanks for listening! -Sue and Lisa #AgingWithHumor #RetiredNotTired #LifeLaughed #WomenOver50 #MidlifeUnfiltered #PodcastLife #StorytellingPodcast #RealTalk #BoomerHumor #EmptyNestAdventures #RetirementLife #WomenSupportingWomen #LaughAtLife #LifeLessons #GrowingOlder #FunnyWomen #PodcastRecommendations #AgingGracefully #Over60AndFabulous #LifeAfterTeaching #Menopause

    18 min

  4. 12/21/2025

    We're Back!

    After 35+ years wrangling kids in the classroom, Lisa and Sue have finally retired—but don’t expect them to act their age. In this laugh-out-loud episode, the dynamic duo returns from a “short” break (who’s counting months, anyway?) to launch the next chapter of their podcast: “We Didn’t Know What We Didn’t Know: Life Laughed.” They’re swapping lesson plans for life lessons, tackling the wild ride of aging with the same humor and honesty that made them legends in the teachers’ lounge. From milestone birthdays and summer “vacations” that last until December, to the real talk about surgeries, Spanx, and the eternal mystery of Barbie and Ken anatomy, nothing is off-limits. You’ll hear about their favorite doctor (who’s as blunt as she is brilliant), the joys of going bra-free, and why “nipping the nips” is a legit life lesson. Whether you’re a seasoned “oldie” or a curious whippersnapper, Lisa and Sue promise plenty of laughs, a few surprises, and maybe even some wisdom you didn’t know you needed. Tune in, catch your breath, and get ready to laugh at the madness of growing older—but never growing up. Do you have a story to share? Do you just want to talk? Send us a text! Please contact us with comments or ideas for our new podcast. Here's our email: podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com. You can also find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifelaughedpodcast Thanks for listening! -Sue and Lisa #AgingWithHumor #RetiredNotTired #LifeLaughed #WomenOver50 #MidlifeUnfiltered #PodcastLife #StorytellingPodcast #RealTalk #BoomerHumor #EmptyNestAdventures #RetirementLife #WomenSupportingWomen #LaughAtLife #LifeLessons #GrowingOlder #FunnyWomen #PodcastRecommendations #AgingGracefully #Over60AndFabulous #LifeAfterTeaching #Menopause

    13 min

  5. 04/15/2025 · BONUS

    Good-Bye...Farewell...For Now

    In this final episode of their current podcast, Sue and Lisa announce they're taking a break to reimagine the show, returning in the fall with a fresh focus on life beyond the classroom. After four years of juggling hobbies, parenting, grandparenting, and podcasting, they’re shifting gears to share real, unfiltered stories about aging, lessons learned, and hilarious misadventures. They tease upcoming episodes filled with candid conversations about getting older, including unexpected experiences like surgeries, menopause, and body surprises no one warns you about. The hosts reflect on their 61-episode journey, thanking loyal listeners and encouraging them to share past episodes and send in ideas for the future. (email them at podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com) It's an honest, heartfelt farewell-for-now, with the promise of even more laughter and wisdom to come.  Do you have a story to share? Do you just want to talk? Send us a text! Please contact us with comments or ideas for our new podcast. Here's our email: podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com. You can also find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifelaughedpodcast Thanks for listening! -Sue and Lisa #AgingWithHumor #RetiredNotTired #LifeLaughed #WomenOver50 #MidlifeUnfiltered #PodcastLife #StorytellingPodcast #RealTalk #BoomerHumor #EmptyNestAdventures #RetirementLife #WomenSupportingWomen #LaughAtLife #LifeLessons #GrowingOlder #FunnyWomen #PodcastRecommendations #AgingGracefully #Over60AndFabulous #LifeAfterTeaching #Menopause

    9 min

  6. 03/14/2025

    Would You Rather?

    Teaching is full of impossible choices—would you rather have a full week of indoor recess or supervise the cafeteria during a Jell-O food fight? In this episode, Sue and Lisa dive into the classic game of Would You Rather?, but with a teacher twist! From classroom conundrums to staff meeting nightmares, they hilariously debate the lesser of two evils in the world of education. Tune in for laughs, nostalgia, and maybe a little too much truth about life in the trenches of teaching. Would you rather miss this episode or hit play right now? (Hint: Choose wisely!) Do you have a story to share? Do you just want to talk? Send us a text! Please contact us with comments or ideas for our new podcast. Here's our email: podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com. You can also find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifelaughedpodcast Thanks for listening! -Sue and Lisa #AgingWithHumor #RetiredNotTired #LifeLaughed #WomenOver50 #MidlifeUnfiltered #PodcastLife #StorytellingPodcast #RealTalk #BoomerHumor #EmptyNestAdventures #RetirementLife #WomenSupportingWomen #LaughAtLife #LifeLessons #GrowingOlder #FunnyWomen #PodcastRecommendations #AgingGracefully #Over60AndFabulous #LifeAfterTeaching #Menopause

    27 min

  7. 02/06/2025

    You Know You're An Elementary Teacher If...

    You Know You’re an Elementary Teacher If...  Welcome back to We Didn’t Know We Didn’t Know, the podcast where overworked teachers can laugh instead of cry (or cry while laughing—your choice). In this episode, we break down the hilarity of You Know You’re an Elementary Teacher If... with four sidesplitting categories: 1️⃣ Skills We Never Knew We’d Need – Who knew cutting 32 Valentine hearts in record time and dodging glitter were Olympic-level events? 2️⃣ Holidays and Special Days Are Special – Where else does wearing a turkey hat count as a professional skill? 3️⃣ Teachers in the Wild – Yes, that was your student who shouted, “Hey, Mrs. Johnson!” while you were buying boxed wine in sweatpants. 4️⃣ Retirement Revelations – We may have retired, but why are we still mentally lining up strangers by height? From accidental public teacher voice to still saving empty paper towel rolls “just in case,” we’re here to prove that once you’re a teacher, you’re always a teacher. Grab your coffee (or your boxed wine), and let’s laugh through the chaos together! Do you have a story to share? Do you just want to talk? Send us a text! Please contact us with comments or ideas for our new podcast. Here's our email: podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com. You can also find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifelaughedpodcast Thanks for listening! -Sue and Lisa #AgingWithHumor #RetiredNotTired #LifeLaughed #WomenOver50 #MidlifeUnfiltered #PodcastLife #StorytellingPodcast #RealTalk #BoomerHumor #EmptyNestAdventures #RetirementLife #WomenSupportingWomen #LaughAtLife #LifeLessons #GrowingOlder #FunnyWomen #PodcastRecommendations #AgingGracefully #Over60AndFabulous #LifeAfterTeaching #Menopause

    27 min

  8. 01/23/2025

    Icebreakers From Hell

    In this episode of their comedy podcast for teachers, Sue and Lisa discuss the most absurd and cringe-worthy icebreakers they've experienced in professional settings. They share their takes on everything from uncomfortable shoulder massages to quirky activities like 'Two Truths and A Lie' and 'Organize by Height'. The hosts play a game of 'Pass or Fail' for various icebreakers, reminisce about awkward moments, and even brainstorm their own wacky icebreaker ideas, including 'Mystery Lunch Leftovers' and 'Synchronized Dancing to the School Bell'. They wrap up by poking fun at ridiculous icebreaker questions and emphasize the importance of humor in the teaching profession. Do you have a story to share? Do you just want to talk? Send us a text! Please contact us with comments or ideas for our new podcast. Here's our email: podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com. You can also find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifelaughedpodcast Thanks for listening! -Sue and Lisa #AgingWithHumor #RetiredNotTired #LifeLaughed #WomenOver50 #MidlifeUnfiltered #PodcastLife #StorytellingPodcast #RealTalk #BoomerHumor #EmptyNestAdventures #RetirementLife #WomenSupportingWomen #LaughAtLife #LifeLessons #GrowingOlder #FunnyWomen #PodcastRecommendations #AgingGracefully #Over60AndFabulous #LifeAfterTeaching #Menopause

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After more than 35 years in the classroom, we’ve retired from teaching-but not from telling stories. We’ve shared our favorite school-day tales, and now it’s time to turn the spotlight on us. These days we’re focused on growing older (but definitely not growing up). We still don't know what we didn't know, but you might pick up a life lesson or two-between the laughs.   Email us at podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com #OlderWomenHumor#FunnyWomen#Podcast#ComedyPodcast#WomenInComedy#LadiesWhoLaugh #Over50#MidlifeHumor#BabyBoomerTales#GenXWomen#AgingDisgracefully#FunnyNeverGetsOld #MenopauseHumor#EmptyNester#MidlifeCrisis#DatingOver50#FemaleFriendship#SistersInLaw #YaYaSisters#LifeLaughed#PodcastCommunity#PodcastForWomen#ListenNow#SupportWomen

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