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The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
What started as a series of short mysteries for the curious mind with a short attention span has evolved into enlightening conversations for the not-so-short attention span. Whether it's a short mystery, a long conversation, or an audio book, The Way I Heard It is a veritable box of chocolates for the ears, because you never know what you're going to get.
Episodes
- The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now
Meredith Olson is president of Vela, a nonprofit that funds everyday entrepreneurs who are ditching the traditional school model in favor of something a little…
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450: Elaine Culotti—California is in Real Trouble
Serial entrepreneur, lipstick farmer, and season 2 undercover billionaire Elaine Culotti unleashes a no-holds-barred critique of California's downward spiral…
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449: Theo Von—A Troubled White
Comedian, podcaster, and self-described "troubled white" Theo Von joins the party for a candid discussion about the bone he found on his way to the studio…
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448: Sheree Utash—It's Only the Best School in America
Mike chats with Dr. Sheree Utash, Ed.D., president of WSU Tech and a national leader in workforce education. They talk about how she reinvented a community…
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447: Tommy Mello—The Secret Sauce is the Grind
Tommy Mello founded A1 Garage Door Service—a 100 million-plus-dollar business. Tommy shares how he went from reselling Bowflex, cleaning pools, and painting…
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446: Nick Searcy—Justify This
Actor, director, and pseudo-troublemaker Nick Searcy is back! Nick recounts what he saw at the Capitol on January 6 and why he made Capital Punishment and its…
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445: Coffee with Mom—They Had Their Way with My Right Hip
America's Grandmother stops by to discuss the haunting melody of Adagio for Strings, dropping one's phone in the toilet, and Peggy's handsy masseuse.
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444: Jack Teetor—Blind Faith to Blind Logic
Filmmaker Jack Teetor joins to discuss his new documentary, Blind Logic, about his granduncle, Ralph Teetor, who revolutionized the automotive industry. From…
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443: Rick Perry—The Fight of a Lifetime
Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stops by to talk about two things most folks wouldn't expect in the same sentence—AI data farms and…
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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist
Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she's here to discuss the future of…
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441: Jillian Michaels—Keeping It (Very) Real
Jillian Michaels is a renowned fitness expert, television personality, podcaster, and bestselling author known most for her role on The Biggest Loser. She has…
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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am
Arguably America's greatest living playwright, David Mamet, drops by to discuss movies, theater, philosophy, and his new book, The Disenlightenment: Politics…
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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free
New York Times bestselling author Codie Sanchez has a background working in finance but gave up Wall Street for Main Street. She is a blue-collar entrepreneur…
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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China
Jan Jekielek is a senior editor with The Epoch Times and host of "American Thought Leaders." He has extensively covered the issue of forced organ harvesting in…
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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism
437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism The perennial character actor villain turned leading man drops by to talk about the first film where he finally gets to…
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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It
Once named one of Inc. magazine's 10 most admired CEOs, Garry led WD-40 for 25 years. At that time, his leadership and positive corporate culture grew WD-40…
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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It!
Amid the tariff wars, Mike sits down with two men whose businesses are NOT affected by foreign supply chains. Josh is a master bladesmith and founder of the…
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434: Sarah Yourgrau—People You Should Know
You may know Sarah as the on-camera producer from Facebook's Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe. She is also a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, social…
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433: Coffee with Mom—That Toy Really Sucks
Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike's three-time NYT bestselling mom, is back for a check-in. In this episode you'll hear about the horrors of hoarding, books you'll never…
- The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
432: Gene Simmons—The Sun Never Sets on Planet Cool
The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and…
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431: David Bahnsen—Poor Smart and Desperate
David Bahnsen is the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, which manages over seven billion dollars in assets. He's…
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430: Enrico Colantoni—The Balls on this Guy!
Award-winning actor and old friend Rico drops by for a hysterical, if not irreverent, hang with Mike and Chuck, friends he's had for 40+ years. There is…
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429: Gary Sinise—The Importance of Showing Up
The multi-award-winning actor, chronic philanthropist, and all-around outstanding human drops by to talk about his son, Mac Sinise, who sadly passed away…
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428: Mike Albrecht—Got Wood?
As a logger and forester, Mike Albrecht knows a lot about wood. He is the two-time president of the American Loggers Council, and he's on a mission to…
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427: Carlos Whittaker—How Fast is Godspeed?
Carlos spent seven weeks without any screens—no phone, no computer, no TV. His newest book, Reconnected, documents that journey filled with monks, Amish, a…
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426: Tim Allen Loves the Ballet
It's a compelling hang with the iconic comedian, actor, and renaissance man who takes a deep dive on a myriad of topics, including philosophy, physics, and…
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425: Darrell Lester—The Eight Letter F Word
Former vice president of marketing at Publishers Clearing House, Darrell Lester, tells the inside story of how PCH started as a mom & pop shop, meteorically…
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424: Anson Frericks—Last Call for Bud Light
As President of Anheuser-Busch Sales and Distribution, Anson had a front-row seat to witness how and why Bud Light lost its position as the most popular beer…
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423: Alex Epstein—On Littering and Underpants
Alex Epstein is back! He's a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle of energy and environmental…
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422: Darnell Epps—Where There's a Pulse There's a Purpose
Darnell is the founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries, a career-building platform for skilled workers. He shares his amazing story of how he grew up in New…
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421: Edward Ring—What to do About Bass
Edward is the co-founder and director of water and energy policy for the California Policy Center. He's written voluminously on how to fix California's…
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420: Coffee with Mom—Merry Freakin' Christmas!
Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike's mom, a.k.a. America's grandmother is not one for excessive cursing… usually. In this episode, however, she makes an exception. Expect…
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419: Quentin Schultze & NEW STORY—The Story of His Life
We begin with a mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span and we conclude with the story of Christmas, the way I heard it. The guest is Quentin…
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418: David Alan Arnold—Dead Man's Curve
Multiple Emmy-winning aerial photographer David Alan Arnold has shot World Series, Super Bowls, X-Games, commercials, and movies. But he truly earns his…
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417: Nikki Stratton—All the Gallant Men
Nikki Stratton is the granddaughter of Pearl Harbor survivor Donald Stratton. Donald was a sailor aboard the ill-fated USS Arizona on December 7, 1941, and…
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416: Nathan Walters—So You Want to be a Builder
Oklahoma builder Nathan Walters discusses his unlikely journey to owning his own building business, the virtues and pitfalls of college vs. on-the-job…
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415: Ronda Paulson—Drinking from a Firehose
Ronda and her husband Corey founded Isaiah 117 House to provide a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement in the foster care system. Isaiah 177…
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414: Rob Lowe was Here… Literally!
The '80s brat-pack teen idol drops by to share tales from his amazing life in film and TV and explain why he loves doing his gameshow The Floor and his podcast…
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413: Clinton Romesha—It Doesn't Get Better
In 2009, Clint was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle of Kamdesh during the Afghan War, which he recalls in his book, Red Platoon: A…
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412: Coffee with Mom—Pimping Out Your Brothers for Halloween with Peggy Rowe
Three-time NYT Bestselling author a.k.a. Mike's mom checks in to share tales from Rowe Halloween's gone by.
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411: Tim Pearce—Accuracy Under Fire
LAPD and CRASH Unit veteran Tim Pearce shares stories of fighting gangs in South Central in a post-Rodney King world, including the tragic tale of his police…
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410: Nathan Fillion—Kind of a Big Deal
Star of TV shows The Rookie, Castle, and Firefly Nathan Fillion drops by to catch up with his old friend and '90s neighbor Mike Rowe. Nathan and Mike reminisce…
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409: Dan Carlin & NEW STORY—A Perfect Hostage
After Mike recites a brand-new mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span, OG Podcaster and Hardcore History host Dan Carlin drops by to tell…
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408: Matt Malone—From the Ground Up
Matt Malone is the CEO of Groundworks, one of the largest foundation repair and waterproofing companies in the United States. He's also a self-described…
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407: Kat Timpf—Hot Soup Goes In Hot Takes Come Out
Co-host of the late-night hit GUTFELD! and New York Times bestselling author Kat Timpf has the distinction of being the most pregnant person ever to appear on…
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406: Justin Folk—Am I Racist?
Director/Producer Justin Folk is best known for helming the 2022 hit documentary What is a Woman, starring Matt Walsh. Justin and Matt teamed up again for the…
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405: Ken Coleman—Meet the Stoics
New York Times Bestselling author and broadcaster Ken Coleman is in the personal growth business. His books and show are designed to help people identify and…
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404: Vinnie Tortorich—Talking Points and Scotch
The celebrity fitness trainer, author, and filmmaker drops by to put Mike and Chuck on his trademarked no sugar, no grains lifestyle. Along the way, he…
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403: Josh Smith—From First Blood to Last Bite
When it comes to work ethic, Master Bladesmith Josh Smith self-identifies as "the guy Mike is always talking about." At age 11, Josh was taught how to build…
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402: Coffee with Mom—The Bad Grammar Scammer with Peggy Rowe
Three-time NY Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe describes her recent encounters with a scammer and blackmailer as Mike and Chuck debate the proper punishment…
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401: Brent Haken—A Farmer is Fixing it
The former farmer and lifelong educator works as director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (CTE) where he brings his get-it-done…
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400:Sabin Howard—Born Cancelled
Master Sculptor Sabin Howard is known as America's Michelangelo for his work in, and deep knowledge of, Modern Classicism. On September 13, 2024, he will…
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399: Jason Alexander—I Thought There'd be More Plumes
The Tony Award-winning actor, director, and podcaster goes deep with TWIHI about everything from his traumatic childhood and dashed dreams of becoming a…
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398: Victor Davis Hanson—So Goes Glory
VDH is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, a Distinguished Fellow at Hillsdale College, a professor of public policy at…
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397: Bishop W.C. Martin—Hope in Possum Trot
Bishop Martin and his wife Donna were the inspiration for the film Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, which details their miraculous journey navigating…
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396: Frank H. McCourt, Jr,—Selected Garbage from Families of Distinction
The American businessman and philanthropist talks about growing up in Boston as a fifth-generation builder, starting his first business collecting garbage at…
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395: Dennis Quaid—Getting All the Stuff Right
The veteran actor and gospel singer recounts his early career, what made him give up his dream of becoming a veterinarian, how he realized he had a problem…
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394: Kris Engelstad—Don't Call Her a Philanthropist
As trustee of the Engelstad Foundation, Kris has overseen the endowment of over $300 million in scholarships and grants. Kris talks about working as a maid in…
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393: Pete Hegseth—The War on Warriors
In honor of Independence Day, TWIHI welcomes Army veteran and NYT bestselling author Pete Hegseth, who talks about why civic rituals like parades are so…
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392: Coffee with Mom—Keep an Eye on Your Son's Stool with Peggy Rowe
Peggy Rowe is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, the matriarch of the Rowe family, and, of course, Mike's mom. The coffee klatch conversation…