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The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe podcast

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The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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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.

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.

 

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#381

Episode 380: American Flannel with Steven Kurutz

What does it take to make a traditional flannel shirt in America? According to this New York Times reporter it’s a combination of engineering and artistry. And Steven should know; he wrote the book on it, American Flannel.  Steven explores with us the history of U.S. textile manufacturing and how our thirst for cheaper goods led to the death of small company towns and the creation of the rust belt. Big thanks to our great sponsors <a href= "http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe">ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe</a> to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. <a href= "https://www.groundworks.com/">Groundworks.com</a> to schedule a free inspection. <a href= "https://www.puretalk.com/rowe">PureTalk.com/Rowe</a> to save 50% off your first month! ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:19

16 Apr 2024

#380

379: Psst… Wanna Buy a Stadium Buddy? with Jordan Harbinger

The former Wall Street lawyer and current OG podcaster drops by to discuss the latest in Podcastladia, how patternicity and our desire for certainty can lead us to create wild theories, the death of skepticism, honesty in advertising, and what he learned from being kidnapped the first time in Mexico. Yes, there was more than one kidnapping. Shout out to our great sponsors <a href= "https://www.buildsubmarines.com/">BuildSubmarines.com</a> Explore available careers! [American-Giant.com/mike] (http://american-giant.com/mike)  Use promo code MIKE to get 20% off your order. <a href= "https://brickhousenutrition.com/">FieldOfGreens.com</a> Get started with 15% off using promo code: MIKE   ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:06

09 Apr 2024

#379

378: Surviving Disney with Jeff Harmon & Neal Harmon

The serial entrepreneurs and founders of Angel Studios talk about growing up poor in a family of eleven, how they went from selling potatoes door to door to being the ad agency of record for Poo-Pourri, Squatty Potty, and Orabrush, how they survived a $62 million lawsuit from four of the biggest studios in Hollywood, and how their Angel Guild is cracking the code to finding the next big film.       Many thanks to our loyal sponsors <a href= "http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe">ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe</a> to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. [LifeVac.net] (https://lifevac.net/) Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase. <a href= "http://www.netsuite.com/mike">NetSuite.com/Mike</a> to take advantage of their flexible financing. ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:03

02 Apr 2024

#378

377: Sitting in a Puddle of Tilden with Peter Tilden

The writer, producer, and veteran radio broadcaster drops by to regale us with stories from the entertainment trenches, explains why he created the podcast [ Really? no, REALLY?] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/really-no-really/id1668887882) with his BFF Jason Alexander and how that’s affected their relationship, and expounds on what makes great advertising great. RIP Dexter. Big thanks to our great sponsors <a href= "https://www.buildsubmarines.com/">BuildSubmarines.com</a> Explore available careers! <a href= "http://www.mcsf.org/apply">MCSF.org/apply</a> Check your availability and apply today! [LifeVac.net] (https://lifevac.net/) Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase! ... Read more

26 Mar 2024

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:54

26 Mar 2024

#377

376: An Unholy Incubator with Will Swaim

The President of the California Policy Center, host of National Review’s Radio Free California podcast, and watchdog journalist warns about the new federal regulation that effectively makes CA-AB5 national and ends independent contractor status as we know it. As goes California, so goes the nation—from a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers to rampant homelessness, crime, and reparations—the recovering communist dissects examples of what’s happening in the Golden State and yet to come nationally. Many thanks to our great sponsors <a href= "http://www.mcsf.org/apply">MCSF.org/apply</a> Check your availability and apply today! <a href= "http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe">ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe</a> to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. <a href= "https://www.american-giant.com/collections/mike">American-Giant.com/MIKE</a> Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. ... Read more

19 Mar 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:29

19 Mar 2024

#376

375: NEW STORY—Nasty Little Instruments

Another brief mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span, followed by a deeper dive into the story’s reveal with Mike and Chuck. WARNING: Careful where you listen with headphones, as it may result in alternating facial contortions of disgust and hilarity. The title is Nasty Little Instruments, after all. Big thanks to our fantastic sponsors <a href= "https://www.buildsubmarines.com/">BuildSubmarines.com</a> Explore available careers! <a href= "https://brickhousenutrition.com/">FieldOfGreens.com</a> Get started with 15% off using promo code: MIKE <a href= "http://www.mcsf.org/apply">MCSF.org/apply</a> Check your availability and apply today.        ... Read more

12 Mar 2024

56 MINS

56:12

12 Mar 2024

#375

374: No Man No Problem with Bill Whittle

The podcaster, YouTuber, and amateur historian ruminates on the state of Hollywood, talks about his upcoming Daily Wire project, An Empire of Terror, which exposes the dark underbelly of the Soviet Union’s police state, and recounts the amazing story of Frank Luke, the forgotten top ace of WWI.  Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors <a href= "http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe">ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe</a> Try ZipRecruiter for FREE. <a href= "https://auraframes.com/mike">AuraFrames.com/Mike</a> Use code: Mike to get $20 off their best-selling frame. <a href= "http://www.mcsf.org/apply">MCSF.org/apply</a> Check your availability and apply today. ... Read more

05 Mar 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:44

05 Mar 2024

#374

BONUS COFFEE 373: The Wedgie Kick

America’s grandmother recalls the harrowing details of her husband’s heart attacks at Christmas, gives an update on his convalescence, and tells a shocking tale about the newsletter you do NOT want to be mentioned in. From stents to physical therapy, shuffleboard to bingo, and that little dance we do when our panties are in a bunch, it’s another edition of Coffee with Mom! A grateful nod to our fine sponsors <a href= "http://www.mcsf.org/apply">MCSF.org/apply</a> Check your availability and apply today.        [3DayBlinds.com/ROWE] (https://www.3dayblinds.com/rowe)  Buy one get one 50% off!    ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

57 MINS

57:28

29 Feb 2024

#373

372: Jimmy Failla Loves Fat Elvis

The former New York cabby, current stand-up comic, and perennial philosopher talks hilariously about why he’s keeping politics out of his new show Fox News Saturday Night, why he wrote his bestselling book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cancel-Culture-Dictionary-Guide-Winning/dp/0063325683/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KRNTZMMRZ4W9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BCUN1M8PD60z40FxZ738l7oHMIf4jbub2Py3cU_s8UUaNOVrZoZJDszfMFaNYqlNF2t_48C63I0DOTDBW-wo4AS7IouKnDZkFOdYGAVHs83T4rm0QIxqZmnNTlVNl1fm0md4POGaX2qFgin9do0ZbMvddc9r8cD4a1Mxya4Y5k7iMFrhNOWyU8s1MrHwbI47KCUImR9zJk2AylhOzDN25HFrEHL7ni9K9wUTLj46jsI.bj5vE1jSKF3IzSZobmmVf_y7AkDDCI_g79mrHKLol4c&dib_tag=se&keywords=jimmy+failla+book+cancel+culture+dictionary&qid=1708989381&sprefix=jimmy+failla%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1"> Cancel Culture Dictionary</a>, and why he looks at the world like a drug-sniffing dog at the airport.   Big thanks to our great sponsors <a href= "https://www.buildsubmarines.com/">BuildSubmarines.com</a> Explore available careers. [LifeVac.net] (https://lifevac.net/) Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase. <a href= "http://www.mcsf.org/apply">MCSF.org/apply</a> Check your availability and apply today. ... Read more

27 Feb 2024

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:05

27 Feb 2024

#372

371: Chuck Gets a Haircut with Denis Chetzan and Mary Sullivan

Mike follows through with his threat to get Chuck a professional haircut by enlisting The Irish Hammer’s “hairstylist to the stars” to bring his salon to our studio for a cut and record. What could possibly go wrong? Not entirely unrelated is an announcement about additional trades being eligible for the mikeroweWORKS Foundation’s 2024 Work Ethic Scholarship Program. The application process begins February 28. Thanks to our great sponsors <a href= "http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe">ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe</a> to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. <a href= "http://www.american-giant.com/">www.american-giant.com</a> Use code MIKE for 20% off. <a href= "https://www.buildsubmarines.com/">BuildSubmarines.com</a> Explore available trade careers! ... Read more

20 Feb 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:19

20 Feb 2024

#371

370: The Smartest Dropout I Know is Rikki Schlott

The New York Post columnist and author discusses the disruptive and damaging nature of social media, our shortening attention spans, the lack of free speech on college campuses, why the First Amendment is the most important right, why she left NYU during COVID despite her 4.0 GPA, and how she came to write <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=canceling+of+the+american+mind&crid=1RFBRUXQ7XYFB&sprefix=canceling+of+the+ame%2Caps%2C164&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_20"> The Cancelling of the American Mind</a> with Greg Lukianoff. Big thanks to our great sponsors <a href= "https://brickhousenutrition.com/">FieldOfGreens.com</a> Get started with 15% off using promo code: MIKE. <a href= "https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dewalttrade/">Dewalt.com</a> to learn more about the DEWALT Trades Scholarship. <a href= "https://mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/">mikeroweworks.org/scholarship</a> Work Ethic Scholarship Program launches February 28! ... Read more

13 Feb 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:11

13 Feb 2024

#370

369: Gabby Reece is Not in Compliance

The volleyball legend, fitness leader, podcaster, New York Times bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur talks about raising her girls with a do-it-yourself attitude, why it’s important to eat clean and lift heavy things, and how to be a good citizen without being a conformist and still saying yes. Big thanks to our fine sponsors <a href= "http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe">ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe</a> to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. <a href= "https://digs.com/mikerowe">digs.com/mikerowe</a> Try Digs for FREE and get 50% off Core and Professional plans. <a href= "https://mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/">mikeroweworks.org/scholarship</a> Work Ethic Scholarship Program launches February 28! ... Read more

06 Feb 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:55

06 Feb 2024

#369

368: The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth with Neal McDonough

The consummate villainous actor's actor joins us to discuss his childhood growing up in a motel, how being blacklisted in Hollywood tested his faith, and why he chose to play the Benefactor, a.k.a. the devil, in Angel Studio’s movie, The Shift. Big thanks to our great sponsors <a href= "https://mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/">mikeroweworks.org/scholarship</a> Work Ethic Scholarship Program launches February 28! <a href= "https://knobelspirits.com/">KnobelSpirits.com</a> A portion of online sales benefits the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. [American-Giant.com/mike] (http://american-giant.com/mike)  Use promo code MIKE to get 20% off your order.   ... Read more

30 Jan 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:07

30 Jan 2024

#368

367: Scarcity Brain with Michael Easter

367: Scarcity Brain with Michael Easter The journalist and NYT bestselling author shares his research into why our brains are hardwired for overconsumption, how this scarcity mindset can lead us to take unnecessary risks, and how Inveterate gambling pigeons prove that we can change. It’s all from his newest book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Scarcity-Brain-Craving-Mindset-Rewire/dp/0593236629"> Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough</a>. Big thanks to our loyal sponsors [ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe] (http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe)  Post a job for FREE. [American-Giant.com/mike] (http://american-giant.com/mike)  Use promo code MIKE to get 20% off your order. [LifeVac.net] (https://lifevac.net/) Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase. ... Read more

23 Jan 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:31

23 Jan 2024

#367

366: NEW STORY—They Put Him in a Cage

A NEW mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span called They Put Him in a Cage is followed by an installment of The Way I Talked About The Way I Heard It, during which Mike and Chuck discuss first jobs, audition horror stories, and the condition of Mike’s dad. Big thanks to our fantastic sponsors [3DayBlinds.com/ROWE] (https://www.3dayblinds.com/rowe)  Buy one get one 50% off [ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe] (http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe)  Post a job for FREE. <a href= "http://fieldofgreens.com">FieldOfGreens.com</a> Get Started with 15% off using promo code: MIKE ... Read more

16 Jan 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:54

16 Jan 2024

#366

365: A Coffee Klatch Christmas with Peggy Rowe

Mike’s mom discusses Christmases past and present, her decided lack of cooking skills, complaining vs. observing, vertigo-inducing carpet, the perils of drinking dehumidifier water, pratfalls, a Christmas mugging, and Mike singing The Grinch. ... Read more

19 Dec 2023

47 MINS

47:51

19 Dec 2023

#365

364: Son of a Revolutionary with John Dodd

The appellate lawyer and President General of the Sons of the American Revolution drops by to discuss our nation's founding and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party by inducting Mike, Chuck, and Mike’s dad, John, into the <a href= "https://www.sar.org/">SAR</a>. ... Read more

12 Dec 2023

55 MINS

55:56

12 Dec 2023

#364

363: BONUS STORY: Something to Chew On

It was a trip to the dentist, the dentist would never forget… Big thanks to our American-made sponsor <a href= "http://american-giant.com/mike">American-Giant.com/mike</a> Use promo code MIKE to get 20% off your order ... Read more

07 Dec 2023

11 MINS

11:20

07 Dec 2023

#363

362: Don't Forget the Footnotes with Douglas Brunt

The New York Times bestselling author and podcaster discusses great writing, the power of storytelling, his newest book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Case-Rudolf-Diesel-Deception/dp/1982169907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WXTPO00JEHSK&keywords=the+mysterious+case+of+rudolph+diesel&qid=1701746894&sprefix=the+mys%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1"> The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel</a>, and how he solved a 110-year-old whodunnit.   ... Read more

05 Dec 2023

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:02

05 Dec 2023

#362

361: A Place and a Purpose in a World Gone Mad with Salena Zito

The Washington Examiner columnist and reporter discusses why Lincoln’s Gettysburg address holds up 160 years later, why she’s building a room to hold miniature trains, the “dust up” in the Middle East, our current age of disruption, and why people are searching for something bigger than themselves. Then, by request, Mike serenade’s [Salena] (https://salenazito.com/) .   ... Read more

28 Nov 2023

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:26

28 Nov 2023

#361

360: BONUS COFFEE: Let's Not Talk About Thanksgiving with Peggy Rowe

Tongue twisters, laundry mishaps, Betty the book-club-lady, the Klausmeyer I-told-you-so protocol, steel drums, bad videography, hot cross buns, cannibal hamsters, camping in July, rogue waves, and just a touch of Thanksgiving—It’s coffee with mom.   ... Read more

22 Nov 2023

57 MINS

57:30

22 Nov 2023