The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

Jan 28 2025 424 ep. 43 mins 26.3k
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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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423: Alex Epstein—On Littering and Underpants

Jan 28 2025 98 mins  
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 progress. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch to a plan of $45 per month and get an iPhone 14 or Samsung Galaxy. ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. MCSF.org/apply Check your availabil

422: Darnell Epps—Where There’s a Pulse There’s a Purpose

Jan 21 2025 92 mins  
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 York public housing, served 17 years in prison, and went on to graduate from Yale Law School the same year he received a diploma in manufacturing technology and machining from Lincoln Tech. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors Ame

421: Edward Ring—What to do About Bass

Jan 14 2025 75 mins  
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 problems, and he has lots of thoughts about the Los Angeles wildfires: why they happened, who is getting it right, and who is getting it wrong. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter

420: Coffee with Mom—Merry Freakin’ Christmas!

Dec 20 2024 62 mins  
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 tales from the home, cultural appropriation karaoke, and janky Christmas wishes. This cup of coffee will not disappoint. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors BetterHelp.com/MikeRowe Get 10% off your first month. Knob

419: Quentin Schultze & NEW STORY—The Story of His Life

Dec 17 2024 101 mins  
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 Schultze and his book can be found here. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frame. Terms and conditions apply. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50%

418: David Alan Arnold—Dead Man’s Curve

Dec 10 2024 89 mins  
Multiple Emmy-winning aerial photographer David Alan Arnold has shot World Series, Super Bowls, X-Games, commercials, and movies. But he truly earns his paycheck risking his life on television shows like Survivor, Amazing Race, and especially Deadliest Catch, the show he worked on with Mike Rowe. Dave and Mike share true stories of harrowing flights, near misses, and fisherman fune

417: Nikki Stratton—All the Gallant Men

Dec 03 2024 90 mins  
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 wrote the book All the Gallant Men to recount the event. Nikki is the sponsor of the soon-to-be-commissioned nuclear submarine SSN Arizona. Every ship in the US Navy has a female sponsor who has a plethora of duties, including

416: Nathan Walters—So You Want to be a Builder

Nov 29 2024 67 mins  
Oklahoma builder Nathan Walters discusses his unlikely journey to owning his own building business, the virtues and pitfalls of college vs. on-the-job training, and what he’s doing in Oklahoma to encourage high schoolers to consider the trades. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors BetterHelp.com/MikeRowe Get 10% off your first month. GoRuck.com Use code MIKE to get an extra 10% OF

415: Ronda Paulson—Drinking from a Firehose

Nov 19 2024 71 mins  
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 House was featured on Mike’s Facebook show, Returning the Favor. Ronda tells how her appearance on the show affected her mission, her life, and especially her health. Shout out to our terrific sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Us

414: Rob Lowe was Here… Literally!

Nov 12 2024 90 mins  
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 Literally! Big thanks to our awesome sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. PrizePicks.com/Mike Code MIKE get you $50 instantly after y