The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

180: Mike Rowe is Nothing but a Sellout 15.12.2020 48:32 ↓

After Mike shares chapter three of his book he gives a spirited defense of the critical art of salesmanship, during which Chuck accuses him of being a sellout, and the two navigate the precarious world of commercial television vs commercials.

179: A Shot in the Dark 08.12.2020 41:42 ↓

After listening to chapter two of the best-selling book, The Way I Heard It, Mike and Chuck discuss three catastrophes and the role booze played in each of them, the joys of sharing shots with famous people, why Mike is NOT hosting one of the longest running TV shows in America, and the perils of primetime pixelated vomit. 

178: Be Wary of All Earnestness 01.12.2020 49:20 ↓

After reading the first chapter of his best-selling book, Mike has a candid, conversation with his producer, Chuck, about the origins of this podcast, the impact of singing old songs with old veterans, and his personal aversion to all things "earnest."

177: It's Thanksgiving! What the Chuck?! 26.11.2020 15:16 ↓

Mike sits down with his producer Chuck for a candid conversation about the future of The Way I Heard it.  Whiskey is sipped, decisions are made, life goes on.     

176: The Trouble With 159 10.11.2020 13:00 ↓

Mike takes a deep dive into episode 159 and the controversy surrounding a quote that was challenged by Billy Martin Jr., son of the late great baseball manager, Billy Martin.  SPOILER ALERT: If you have not yet heard episode 159 this episode will spoil it for you. 

175: His Brother's Keeper 27.10.2020 11:51 ↓

A spooky tale of an ordained minister and a demonic possession. 

174: Once Upon a Time in the Wild Wild West 20.10.2020 5:50 ↓

Bill waited until the crowd had gathered on his property... and then he shot them all.

173: Visiting Hours 06.10.2020 7:07 ↓

When you have a family this big, you're guaranteed an occasional visit…

172: An Unforgivable Overreaction 01.10.2020 6:47 ↓

With the war in full bloom all eyes were on the president — would he or wouldn't he launch?  

171: He Really Stuck With It 22.09.2020 8:12 ↓

And that was good news for the naked burglar.

170: They Were All at Risk 15.09.2020 8:21 ↓

Especially those with a pre-existing condition…

169: A Mouse in the House 08.09.2020 6:59 ↓

That was particularly hard to find.

168: A Hooker You Can Trust 18.08.2020 9:13 ↓

Call her what you will--the lady had vision.

167: They Knew It When They Saw It 12.08.2020 9:08 ↓

And Jerry knew that he desperately needed to get to a meeting.

166: A Disaster in the Kitchen 04.08.2020 10:27 ↓

Seriously, her cakes were downright repulsive!

165: The Feel Good Hit of the Summer 28.07.2020 7:08 ↓

A real toe-tapper that no one could escape.

164: A Line in the Sand 21.07.2020 7:52 ↓

Sometimes, you simply have to draw one.

163: He Was Not Inclined To Judge 07.07.2020 8:34 ↓

But did he really have to eat bull testicles to prove it?  

162: OCCASIONALLY--Independence Day 04.07.2020 13:57 ↓

In honor of Independence Day, Mike chews up the scenery with a recitation of what may be the most important speech ever delivered, by the man historians call "The Forgotten Founder." 

161: Excess Baggage 23.06.2020 6:19 ↓

A helicopter filled with evacuees tries to get off the ground as the shooting intensifies.  What could possibly go wrong?  

160: A Groundbreaking Structure of Staggering Possibility 16.06.2020 11:50 ↓

This architect enjoyed a good challenge.  But this one nearly broke him...

159: He Was Just Trying To Get Home 09.06.2020 10:15 ↓

So too, was the man who got in his way.

158: On the Pursuit of Satisfaction 12.05.2020 13:11 ↓

The kid had a head for numbers.

157: A Novel Hero 05.05.2020 19:55 ↓

What he did was unspeakably brave.  So why then, did no one speak of it?

156: A Bridge Too Far 14.04.2020 14:13 ↓

They built a lot of bridges.  Perhaps, one too many...