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December 20, 2022

291: America's Grandmother is Done with Christmas Cards
It’s another Christmas extravaganza featuring three-time New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s mom.  Now with less potty mouth!  Peggy explains why she and Chuck conspired to keep a secret from Mike.  
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December 13, 2022

290: Give Me a Sink Plunger and I'll Save the World
Inventor and bloody do-gooder, Arthur Lih is on a mission to save a million people from choking with his LifeVac device.  It’s a quixotic quest that began at age 20 when he watched his best friend die in his arms.  
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December 6, 2022

289: There's No Place Like Nome
Shawn Pomrenke of Bering Sea Gold shares the circumstances that led him to drop out of high school, how he used his work ethic and MacGyver skills to become a multi-million-dollar gold prospector, and why he describes being 100 feet below an ice shelf in the frigid Bering Sea as... relaxing. Th...
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December 2, 2022

288: BONUS: Vacuuming in the Nude Chapters 15 & 16
New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe is at it again—this time giving a hilarious inside look at her writing career. She has been writing all her adult life. In fact, she doesn’t know how not to write—even through those years of constant rejection from publishing houses. But between her...
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November 29, 2022

287: Sooner or Later, You've Gotta Squeeze the Beaver
On the two-year anniversary of The Way I Heard It ’s format change from short to long form, Mike and Chuck make another announcement about the future of the podcast, and there is a lot of talk about an upcoming episode of Dirty Jobs that involves… you guessed it, squeezing beavers.  
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November 25, 2022

286: BONUS: Vacuuming in the Nude Chapters 13 & 14
New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe is at it again—this time giving a hilarious inside look at her writing career. She has been writing all her adult life. In fact, she doesn’t know how not to write—even through those years of constant rejection from publishing houses. But between her...
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November 22, 2022

285: Scream Inside Your Heart
In his new book, Gone Viral: How Covid Drove the World Insane , Justin Hart, the founder and chief data analyst of RationalGround.com , puts out the case for what our government did well and what our government did not-so-well to battle Covid-19.  Spoiler Alert: The second category contains ...
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November 18, 2022

284: BONUS: Vacuuming in the Nude Chapters 11 & 12
New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe is at it again—this time giving a hilarious inside look at her writing career. She has been writing all her adult life. In fact, she doesn’t know how not to write—even through those years of constant rejection from publishing houses. But between her...
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November 15, 2022

283: You Can't Lead from a Pickup Truck
Jack Nix, chief operating officer of Shelby Erectors and reinforcing ironworker (a.k.a. rodbuster), talks about his appearance on Dirty Jobs, what it takes to tote steel and bust rod, and how it feels to have all your hard work covered up by cement.
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November 11, 2022

282: BONUS: Vacuuming in the Nude Chapters 9 & 10
New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe is at it again—this time giving a hilarious inside look at her writing career. She has been writing all her adult life. In fact, she doesn’t know how not to write—even through those years of constant rejection from publishing houses. But between her...
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November 8, 2022

281: I'd Like to Buy a Vow
Bestselling author Mike Rinder drops by to discuss his new memoir, A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientoloty, his time in “the hole,” and how he went from saving the world with scientology to saving the world from scientology. 
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November 4, 2022

280: BONUS: Vacuuming in the Nude Chapters 7 & 8
New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe is at it again—this time giving a hilarious inside look at her writing career. She has been writing all her adult life. In fact, she doesn’t know how not to write—even through those years of constant rejection from publishing houses. But between her...
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November 1, 2022

279: From Hollybush to Hollywood
Dirty Jobs field producer, Zack Hall checks in from his Kentucky holler to discuss how he snuck his way into reality TV, his encounter with Bigfoot, and the new season of Dirty Jobs (filled with spoiler alerts!)
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October 31, 2022

278: OCCASIONALLY -- Halloween 2022
In a tip o’ the hat to the occasion, Mike delivers a dramatic recitation of one of his very favorite poems, The Cremation of Same McGee by Robert Service.  Happy Halloween!
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October 28, 2022

277: BONUS: Vacuuming in the Nude Chapters 5 & 6
New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe is at it again—this time giving a hilarious inside look at her writing career. She has been writing all her adult life. In fact, she doesn’t know how not to write—even through those years of constant rejection from publishing houses. But between her tena...
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October 25, 2022

276: Best Road Trip Ever
Clint Hill, a former member of the Secret Service, and his wife Lisa McCubbin Hill talk about their new book, My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy, which includes tales of bringing a Pakistani horse into the US without quarantine, what The Crown got wrong about Mrs. Kennedy's lunch with Queen Elizabeth I...
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October 21, 2022

275: BONUS: Vacuuming in the Nude Chapters 3 & 4
New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe is at it again—this time giving a hilarious inside look at her writing career. She has been writing all her adult life. In fact, she doesn’t know how not to write—even through those years of constant rejection from publishing houses. But between her...
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October 18, 2022

274: It's Worse Than You Think
The workforce participation rate that is.  The number of able-bodied men choosing not to work is a crisis, and Nicholas Eberstadt, Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute, can prove it.
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October 14, 2022

273: BONUS: Vacuuming in the Nude Chapters 1 & 2
New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe is at it again—this time giving a hilarious inside look at her writing career. She has been writing all her adult life. In fact, she doesn’t know how not to write—even through those years of constant rejection from publishing houses. But between her...
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October 11, 2022

272: "You Must be that Dirty Mother" with Peggy Rowe
It's a classic catch-up with mom that starts with a dramatic reading of her viral short story Old Blue, becomes an announcement that her third New York Times bestseller Vacuuming in the Nude will be available as an audiobook on this podcast, and then somehow devolves into a scatological story-swap ...
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October 4, 2022

271: Michael Shellenberger's Punk Rock Moment
The lifelong environmentalist and one-time California gubernatorial candidate talks about the current energy crisis, climate narcissism, and how what’s good for the climate is not necessarily good for the environment.
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September 26, 2022

270: Holy Crap, It's Thomas Crapper's Birthday!
Today’s episode honors the man who unwittingly inspired Mike’s career by inventing the first flushable commode, Mike shares a David Sedaris story about a turd that won’t flush titled Big Boy then, in an homage to eighth-grade humor, Mike and Chuck swap embarrassing stories involving the necessary.
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September 20, 2022

269: Chuck Really Wants Me to be Friends with Nick Searcy
For half a dozen years Chuck has been trying to introduce Mike to Peabody Award winning actor, Nick Searcy who is best known for playing Chief Deputy U.S. Marshall Art Mullen on the FX series Justified, one of Mike’s favorite shows.  They discuss Nick’s career, why he made a movie about 1/6/21, and...
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September 13, 2022

268: A Place for the Placeless
Journalist Salena Zito keeps the conversation lively by dissecting the student loan forgiveness act, the lost notes of Baptist churches, moonshine coal, and her obsession with Fiestaware. 
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September 5, 2022

267: A Prick in Congress
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover and that is certainly true with this week’s special Labor Day episode.  It begins with a true story written by Mike about a particularly industrious Dirty Jobber, and it ends with Mike and Chuck discussing the origins of Labor Day, America’s work ethic c...
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August 30, 2022

266: America's Cop is Always on Doodie
Award-winning author, Bangor Maine Police social media manager, and Duck of Justice creator Tim Cotton joins TWIHI to discuss America’s love-hate relationship with cops, the proper punishment for crapping in the street, and why Mike has dubbed Tim America’s Cop despite his recent retirement.  
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August 22, 2022

265: I've Been Fired Too Many Times to be Cocky
George T. Murdoch, a.k.a. Tyrus, joins TWIHI to discuss everything from abortion and the benefits of staying in one’s lane, to work ethic and his weird fascination with the ‘Squatch shows.
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August 16, 2022

264: Does Your Mom Really Vacuum in the Nude?
Two-time NYT bestselling author Peggy Rowe drops by to discuss her upcoming hour-long FOX primetime TV special—America’s Grandmother, her third book—Vacuuming in the Nude: and Other Ways to Get Attention, and the existence of aliens in the universe.  Or, to put it another way, a normal Mike’s mom e...
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August 9, 2022

263: Let's Get Alex Epstein on Bill Maher
Earth nearing its eight billionth resident has Bill Maher very concerned. More people means more CO2 and that means catastrophe.  Unconcerned is Alex Epstein, author of the book Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less. Alex thinks we should care...
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August 2, 2022

262: Let's Talk About Septums and Scrotums
James Nestor, a NYT bestselling author whose book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art inspired Mike to have a septoplasty, discusses the advantages of healthy breathing, the dangers of mouth breathing, and the reasons why our ancestors had larger mouths and straighter teeth. Then we share a son...
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July 26, 2022

261: Jack Carr is a Tomahawk Kinda Guy
Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Jack Carr talks writing, grit, and how his desire to “never miss an opportunity to make someone’s day” led to the serendipitous circumstances that got his first novel into the hands of Chris Pratt.  
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July 19, 2022

260: There's No Nipples on that Almond
Dairy Farmer Dirty Jobbers Sue and Mike McCloskey school Mike and Chuck on the finer points of animal husbandry, the science of better milk, and how no-till and eutrophication is bringing them ever closer to becoming an environmentally net zero farm.
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July 12, 2022

259: In Another Time He Could Have Been a Star
Rick Beato drops by to talk Everything Music; his dinner with Joni Mitchell, his interview with Sting, and the TWO weddings where he sat next to Mike at a time when Mike was couch surfing.  
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July 5, 2022

258: Best Guest Ever
This week’s special guest is YOU gentle listener as Mike answers your questions about Freddy’s whereabouts, Mike’s desired super-power, and the joy of singing jingles.
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June 28, 2022

257: Where the Chili Meets the Cheese
President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression a.k.a. FIRE, Greg Lukianoff discusses free speech vs hate speech, Safetyism vs Safety Third, and the Coddling of the American Mind.
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June 21, 2022

256: Just Because You're Pooping Doesn't Mean You're Out of Harm's Way
Former Green Beret and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company Evan Hafer talks combat, coffee, and what it’s like to take a blast of bear spray in the face… on purpose.
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June 14, 2022

255: Just Say Nyet
After Mike reprises The Man Behind the Microphone, a story about the most influential sportscaster of all time, he chats with that man’s eldest son about his dad’s fondness for frugality and trepidation of taxes – SPOILER ALERT – it’s Michael Reagan. 
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June 7, 2022

254: What the Hand Does the Mind Remembers
Robert Kiyosaki talks about how he voluntarily got into Vietnam, how he almost got kicked out, and why he wrote his Capitalist Manifesto to combat Marx’s manifesto.  
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May 30, 2022

253: "They Get to Shoot Nazis... That's Fun!"
After reading a short Memorial Day mystery called Visiting Hours Mike speaks with Bill Whittle about the protocols of Arlington National Cemetery, the price of freedom, and the need for gratitude.   
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May 24, 2022

252: The Gospel of Do-Goodery According to Luke
Luke Mickelson talks about how his charity Sleep in Heavenly Peace skyrocketed after appearing on Returning The Favor and his mission to make sure every child has a bed to sleep in.    
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May 17, 2022

251: You Wear 40 Pounds of Gear Because, You Know, You're on Fire Quite a Bit
Three-time NHRA Funny Car Champ and farmer/rancher, Matt Hagan discusses artificial insemination, human waste as fertilizer, and what it’s like to be inside of an 11,000 horsepower funny car when it explodes.
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May 10, 2022

250: They Want You to Find Them
Staff Genealogist for Sons of the American Revolution, Jessie Hagan forgoes his Derby party to school Mike and Chuck on their revolutionary lineage, why it matters, and why Knobel is a fitting name for Mike’s whiskey. 
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May 3, 2022

249: Sometimes When He Goes Stinky He Forgets to Hold Mr. Beeper Down and Winkles on the Wall
Two-time NYT bestselling author, Peggy Rowe stops by to discuss her upcoming third book, how not to tape your students to a chair, and what it’s like to give your best friend’s eulogy.  
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April 26, 2022

248: I'll Attend His Graduation in a U-Haul
Adam Carolla talks frankly about growing up invisible, his podcasting leap of faith, and how he brought his construction work ethic to comedy.  
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April 19, 2022

247: The Other Side of the Fourth Wall
Master podcaster and chronicler of Hardcore History, Dan Carlin joins the conversation to discuss his process, the war in Ukraine, and the pitfalls of judging yesterday's events with today's values.
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April 12, 2022

246: Best Preamble Ever!
Mike and Chuck go guestless to talk Australian DJs, Satan’s pool, killing iguanas, and everything else that fills the squares on Mike’s calendar.  
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April 5, 2022

245: Mom, Do You Have a Stud Finder?
Bloody do-gooder and Returning The Favor alum, Katie Hughes of GirlsBuild.org talks curiosity, confidence, and how a broken toaster changed the course of her life.  
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March 29, 2022

244: Where's the Beef?
Celebrity fitness trainer and unapologetic carnivore, Vinnie Tortorich talks diet, hormones, and why he has a beef with the fake-meat industry.
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March 22, 2022

243: The Best BBQ Comes From a Crockpot
Dave Ramsey joins Mike to discuss his documentary, Borrowed Future; How Student Loans Are Killing the American Dream, the pitfalls of three easy payments, and why great BBQ never comes from a microwave.
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March 15, 2022

242: Coming Out Blue Collar
Owl Vans owner, John Willenborg talks about the six, six-figure welding jobs he has open, his stint on season 2 of The Apprentice, and the difficulty in telling his white-collar parents that he wanted to leave Berkley to weld. 
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March 8, 2022

241: The Maddest March Ever
Scott Flansburg, aka the Human Calculator, makes a repeat appearance to bring breaking news on his quest for truth regarding the real origins of basketball.
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February 28, 2022

240: The Crushing Certainty of Scientology
Today’s guest is Spanky Taylor, whose company does fan management and threat assessment for high profile celebrities.  Oh yeah, and she broke her billion-year contract and escaped Scientology.  
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February 21, 2022

239: The Best Business Card in History
Former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill, with his wife and writing partner, Lisa McCubbin Hill, discuss Clint’s service to five presidents including JFK and that fateful day in Dallas on November 22, 1963.
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February 15, 2022

238: He Has Nodded on Our Undertakings
President and Professor of Historical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. Peter Lillback dissects Episode 124: At the Crossroads and literally schools Mike and Chuck.
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February 8, 2022

237: The Cookie Rojas of Cable
Brian Kilmeade, the utility player of FOX News, chats with Mike about Lincoln and Douglass, Rogan and Spotify, Johns Hopkins and how we all want our lives back.
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February 1, 2022

236: Don't Fly Over the Story
Journalist Salena Zito drops by to discuss the dignity of work, the populist movement, the censorship culture, and why she refers to Mike as her brother from another mother.
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January 25, 2022

235: The Reports of Our Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Mike's parents drop by to give him an update on their recent bout with COVID.  Spoiler Alert: They're fine. 
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January 18, 2022

234: Diapers and Masks and Sharks, Oh My!
The Aquatic Indiana Jones, Jeremiah Sullivan, drops by to discuss art, Science, risk, and the joy of embracing the idiom Safety Third. 
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January 11, 2022

233: Jay Leno Makes His Own Sandwich
Mike and Jay talk for an hour. Hilarity ensues.
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January 5, 2022

232: Wanna See Something Really Scary?
Mike rings in the new year with a case of Covid. Chuck has questions.
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December 21, 2021

231: A Cornhole Christmas!
Mike’s mom is back with another heartfelt, yet wildly inappropriate catch-up with her oldest son. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll dream of cornhole. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas.
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December 15, 2021

230: It's Not the Itching, It's the Chafing
Mike chats with Sarah Yourgrau, one of the producers of Returning the Favor, to discuss why so many people loved the show, why it won an Emmy, why it made so many people cry tears of unbridled joy, and why it’s cancellation took so many by surprise.
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December 7, 2021

229: A Symphony of Balls with John Rich
Mike talks to John Rich about what led to their viral smash, Santa’s Gotta Dirty Job, and a whole lot more, including an outrageous phone call to Donald Trump, that led to the title of this episode.
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November 30, 2021

228: Good Question
Chuck crashes Thanksgiving at Mike’s house, fails to book a proper guest, and relies instead on listeners to pose interesting questions for Mike to answer. The listeners come through, as always.
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November 23, 2021

227: About Those Safe Spaces
How safe is your space? This is the question Mike attempts to answer with Justin Folk, a filmmaker who left Hollywood behind to make the kinds of movies he believes matter most.
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November 16, 2021

226: We're Not Making The Godfather
Mike’s guest is a man called Lindsay Schnebly, an accomplished voiceover artist whose unusual name inspired a town, almost.
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November 9, 2021

225: Why Does Jake Maynard Think My S.W.E.A.T. Pledge is Bonkers?
Mike interviews Chloe Hudson, a 28-year-old welder who received a work ethic scholarship from mikeroweWORKS, and went on to earn six-figures a year, and more recently, the subject of a new documentary called Trading Up. Together, they unpack The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge, and try to determine why a writer ...
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November 2, 2021

224: "I Didn't Get It!"
Mike has a very serious conversation with a very funny guest about a very serious topic that turns out to be very funny.
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October 26, 2021

223: Would You Care to Have Your Head Read?
Mike chats with David Keltz, an actor from Baltimore who has assumed the identity of Edgar Alan Poe, and memorized most of his published works.
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October 19, 2021

222: I Don't Want to Recover From This
A show about nothing, a guy named Jerry, and the audition that changed television. Followed by a very funny conversation with Enrico Colantoni, one of the few actors to be a series regular every week for the last 20 years.
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October 12, 2021

221: Tim Allen Lives on a Runway
Mike has a most enlightening chat with his TV Big Brother, the one and only Tim Allen, who still seems a little incredulous that Mike didn’t return to Last Man Standing to finish what he started. As for why Tim now lives on the runway of an airport, well, that’s a bit of a mystery...
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October 5, 2021

220: The Duck of Justice Flies Again
Mike chats with Tim Cotton, the famous cop who saved a stuffed bird from the trash heap and went on to write a couple of bestselling books.
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September 28, 2021

219: The Beard is Getting Itchy
The true story of the most important novel ever written, and a conversation with the filmmaker who tried to put it on the big screen.
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September 21, 2021

218: The Human Calculator is on a Mission
The Human Calculator, Scott Flansburg stops by to demonstrate his Guinness world-record abilities, introduce Mike to a better calendar, and explain why he is determined to uncover the real story of how basketball was invented. 
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September 11, 2021

217: OCCASIONALLY – A Chat with Gary Sinise on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Mike sits down with his “professional big brother,” to discuss the relevance of 9/11, twenty years after the attack on America.
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September 6, 2021

216: Off the Wall – A Message to Garcia, and Tim Johnson
Mike responds to criticism from some guy named Tim Johnson, and celebrates the anniversary of mikeroweWORKS by reading the most popular essay of all time. Then, a spirited conversation with Chuck, the nervous producer.
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August 31, 2021

215: Han Shot First
Mike recalls the circumstances of a young man’s first flight in a plane with an open cockpit, the mother who allowed it to happen, and the consequences that followed. With a little help from George Lucas, Jon Stewart, a mechanical shark, and a conversation with a pilot named Bill Whittle.  
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August 24, 2021

214: There's a Fine Line Between a Hero and an Asshole
Mike responds to America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in the only way he can - with the true story of a genuine hero, followed by a conversation with Travis Mills - a man who lost his arms and legs in Afghanistan, and lived to tell the tale. 
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August 17, 2021

213: “It’s Not What You’d Call a Page Turner”
Mike reads the final and most disgusting chapter from his book, and then welcomes his mom back to the podcast, who takes the opportunity to once again steal the show and upstage her son at every opportunity.
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August 10, 2021

212: It's Better than Good. It's Done!
A high speed chase, followed by a low speed chase, followed by a candid conversation with the executive producer who first allowed Mike to artificially inseminate a cow on local television.
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August 3, 2021

211: "Can You Tell Me About the Testicles?"
Mike welcomes Tim Ferriss, author of The Four-Hour Work Week and many other best-selling books, not only to discuss the excellent advice for which Tim Ferriss has become famous, but rather to unpack the question he posed to Mike in 2008. The question that led to one of the most uncomfortable TED Ta...
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July 27, 2021

210: Don't Just Do Something, Stand There!
Mike takes a deep dive into the nature of authenticity, with a little help from Sean McCourt – a former Broadway actor who works today as a producer on After the Catch and contributor to The Way I Heard It, and God only knows what else. Sean also happens to be the father of Charlotte, the eleven-ye...
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July 20, 2021

209: Oops, I Did It Again
The true story of the most consequential pig in the history of Silicon Valley, or for that matter, the world. Followed by the true story of the most consequential pig in Mike’s career – the one he put on a pedestal fifteen years ago, that went on to become the unofficial mascot of Dirty Jobs. Then,...
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July 13, 2021

208: The Potpourri is About to Hit the Fan!
Mike tracks down Tom Frank, the Hollywood producer who hired him to host the game show that launched his career in television, only to learn his old friend has become a life coach. Or possibly, a career coach. Whatever he is, Tom Frank knows where all the bodies are buried, and tells a story or two...
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July 6, 2021

207: That Time I Knocked a Famous Movie Star on His Ass
A hashtag and a me-too on steroids, followed by a series of digressions too voluminous to list, concluding with the true story of the time Mike knocked a famous movie star on his ass.
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June 29, 2021

206: Who's Your Granddaddy
After sharing the true story of a hard-charging master sergeant with a voice like a jackhammer who went on to become a famous artist, Mike recalls the lessons learned from his soft-spoken grandfather – an artist of a different kind - whose unique talents inspired a show called Dirty Jobs, and a fou...
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June 22, 2021

205: A King and a Crouch and Me on a Couch
The true story of two great teachers, two stuttering students, and two happy endings. Followed by a conversation about the beauty of “what,” the danger of “how,” and the timeless challenge of “trying not to try.”
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June 15, 2021

204: A Quick Look Over the Railing
The true story of the first woman to go where no man had gone before, followed by the true cost of progress, the false value of safety, and a revealing conversation about the profoundly annoying sensation of being swindled by someone you trust.
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June 9, 2021

203: There's a Hole in Daddy's Arm
This is a sad one. But also a funny one. And frankly, a weird one. There’s sentimentality and singing. Nosebleeds and narcotics. Letters from beyond the grave, and perhaps most surprising, the sudden appearance of a giant scrotum. Probably easier to just listen.
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June 1, 2021

202: The Leaf Blower Stays In
A famous woman vanishes and triggers the largest manhunt in British history. A hundred years later, Mike loses all his money in an elaborate Ponzi scheme. Coincidence? Probably. But Chuck wonders what Mike’s fictitious hero, Travis McGee, might have to say about the scandal, and Mike has some opini...
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May 25, 2021

201: Everybody Pees in the Pool
A famous athlete takes great pains to conceal his true identity from millions of fans. Then, Mike welcomes Paul Kelley back to the podcast, to discuss a series of topics too disparate and strange to articulate in a two sentence description.
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May 18, 2021

200: Smart Stupid – Now With Slightly More Stupid
What do you get when you cross the most beautiful girl in the world with the funniest man on the planet?  Something smart and something stupid.
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May 11, 2021

199: Mothers Day - Now With Fewer Worms
It’s a Mother’s Day surprise, complete with tapeworms, smoke bombs, large chunks of earwax, a wall of dead mice, a fly infestation, and of course, Mike’s favorite mother, with a guest appearance by Mike’s favorite dad. Yeah, it’s a weird one.
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May 4, 2021

198: Where Do I Begin
A problem at the border, a fat man in a shiny suit, and all the thirty-five cent draft you can drink. It’s a fine place to begin, even if you don’t know where you’re headed.
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April 27, 2021

197: Everybody Run For Your Lives
Mike tells the true story of two friends united by their love of music, divided by their love of a girl, and the fistfight that changed rock and roll. Then, he recalls the audition that changed the course of his own career, before chatting with the old friend who made it happen, and bursting briefl...
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April 20, 2021

196: Call It Macaroni
Sig Hansen from Deadliest Catch joins Mike to discuss the manliest surfer of all time, the manliest fisherman of all time, and the problems that can sometimes arise when you punch a pesky fan in the nose.  Honestly, you can’t make this stuff up.
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April 13, 2021

195: The Epistemological Jack-in-the-Box
Mike tells the true story of a famous poet who wrote her best stuff while working as a waitress in a diner, many years ago. After that, another true story about the time Joan Rivers saved his career, followed by a rather remarkable catch-up with Paul Kelley, a true renaissance man who worked the ov...
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April 6, 2021

194: Jon Stewart Owes Me $20!
Ever wonder what The Daily Show would have looked like if Mike Rowe had been hired to host it? Well, guess what – he was! And then he wasn’t. And then, he was! And then…he wasn’t. The question is, does Jon Stewart really owe Mike Rowe $20?
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April 1, 2021

193: Who Ya Gonna Call
Who ya gonna call when a lifesaver turns deadly? Who ya gonna call when the ghost in your house can’t be busted? If you’re Mike Rowe, you call your producer, and have a very normal chat, about all things paranormal. Boo!
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March 23, 2021

192: Not Really a Ghost Story
A simple story of a simple homemaker turns in to a not-so-simple tale of the haunted home where Mike lived in 1992, followed by the spontaneous re-telling of the most terrifying night of Mike’s life. A ghost story that’s not really a ghost story, but nevertheless scared Chuck as bad as it did Mike…...
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March 16, 2021

191: Ghost Writers in the Sky
While you will doubtless find this particular episode, chapter, or installment to be interesting, fascinating, or provocative, you will also learn something about the importance of choosing just the right word, term, or expression when attempting to write a memorable tale, story or yarn.  After tha...
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March 9, 2021

190: "That's a big-ash tree!!!"
After sharing the story of a famous father and son who could never find the right words, Mike and his Dad prove that words are the least of their problems. Strap in for a completely unpredictable rumination on memory foam. broken windshields, intractable stumps, double-sided axes, ancient wood-stov...
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March 2, 2021

189: Damnatio Memoriae (That’s Latin for Cancel Culture)
In what appears to be an ongoing quest to get himself cancelled, Mike weighs in on the statue controversy much to the alarm of his producer, Chuck. Their conversation then pivots to the  situation in San Francisco, where the school board has recently voted to remove the names of Washington and Linc...
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February 23, 2021

188: How Much for a Round Trip
Mike tells the amazing story of a mostly forgotten explorer, whose epic journey helped pave the path to Mars. Then, he’s joined by everyone’s favorite astronomer, Dr. Michelle Thaller, to better understand what the hell is happening on the Red Planet, and why it’s so frickin' expensive to get there...
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February 17, 2021

187: Beware the Irish Hammer
Mike ruminates on the splendid virtues of a certain “Full Figured Gal,” and tells the true story of the day his lawyer – The Irish Hammer – changed the trajectory of his career by challenging him to put a pig on a pedestal. He then invites The Irish Hammer herself – Mary Sullivan – to explain why s...
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February 9, 2021

186: That Was Perfect Do It Again
Mike begins with chapter 8 of his bestselling book which contains quite possibly the greatest audition story ever told about one of the most ubiquitous names in television. This is followed by a personal recollection of Mike’s thespian dad and concludes with a moderately inappropriate conversation ...
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February 2, 2021

185: Off By Roughly Two Trillion... AGAIN!!!
In episode #185, which Mike incorrectly identifies as episode #184, Mike welcomes noted astronomer Dr. Michelle Thaller, to discuss the obvious differences between sounding certain and being correct. Dr. Thaller, a noted astronomer with an enormous brain, tries to help Mike understand the enormity ...
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January 26, 2021

184: "I can't imagine Facebook is going to let you air this!"
“When it comes to erections, if it’s not one thing, it’s your mother.” Yes, Mike actually wrote that in chapter 7 of his bestselling book, and as you might imagine, his mother didn’t take it lying down…
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January 19, 2021

183: Play That Funky Music White Boy
Why do people go to such extraordinary lengths to change the way they look? What’s the best piece of music ever written? And why is Mike worried about getting cancelled and sued for the conversation you’re about to hear? There’s only one way to find out…
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January 12, 2021

182: Mother Knows Best
After reading chapter 5 of his bestselling book, Mike surprises his two-time bestselling mother with a phone call, on which they discuss the perils of prevarication, the joys of growing up Rowe, (on a budget,) and Peggy Rowe’s unsolicited review of Mike’s new show, Six Degrees with Mike Rowe, which...
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January 5, 2021

181: Off by Roughly Two Trillion
After reading chapter four of his book, Mike and Chuck discuss the real reason that so many Americans no longer believe people who sound certain - including journalists, politicians, scientists, doctors, professors, and yes… even narrators.
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December 15, 2020

180: Mike Rowe is Nothing but a Sellout
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.
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December 8, 2020

179: A Shot in the Dark
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 p...
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December 1, 2020

178: Be Wary of All Earnestness
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.”
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November 26, 2020

177: It's Thanksgiving! What the Chuck?!
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.     
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November 10, 2020

176: The Trouble With 159
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. 
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October 27, 2020

175: His Brother's Keeper
A spooky tale of an ordained minister and a demonic possession. 
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October 20, 2020

174: Once Upon a Time in the Wild Wild West
Bill waited until the crowd had gathered on his property... and then he shot them all.
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October 6, 2020

173: Visiting Hours
When you have a family this big, you’re guaranteed an occasional visit…
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October 1, 2020

172: An Unforgivable Overreaction
With the war in full bloom all eyes were on the president — would he or wouldn’t he launch?  
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September 22, 2020

171: He Really Stuck With It
And that was good news for the naked burglar.
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September 15, 2020

170: They Were All at Risk
Especially those with a pre-existing condition…
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September 8, 2020

169: A Mouse in the House
That was particularly hard to find.
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August 18, 2020

168: A Hooker You Can Trust
Call her what you will--the lady had vision.
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August 11, 2020

167: They Knew It When They Saw It
And Jerry knew that he desperately needed to get to a meeting.
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August 4, 2020

166: A Disaster in the Kitchen
Seriously, her cakes were downright repulsive!
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July 28, 2020

165: The Feel Good Hit of the Summer
A real toe-tapper that no one could escape.
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July 21, 2020

164: A Line in the Sand
Sometimes, you simply have to draw one.
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July 7, 2020

163: He Was Not Inclined To Judge
But did he really have to eat bull testicles to prove it?  
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July 3, 2020

162: OCCASIONALLY--Independence Day
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." 
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June 23, 2020

161: Excess Baggage
A helicopter filled with evacuees tries to get off the ground as the shooting intensifies.  What could possibly go wrong?  
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June 16, 2020

160: A Groundbreaking Structure of Staggering Possibility
This architect enjoyed a good challenge.  But this one nearly broke him...
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June 9, 2020

159: He Was Just Trying To Get Home
So too, was the man who got in his way.
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May 12, 2020

158: On the Pursuit of Satisfaction
The kid had a head for numbers.
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May 5, 2020

157: A Novel Hero
What he did was unspeakably brave.  So why then, did no one speak of it?
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April 14, 2020

156: A Bridge Too Far
They built a lot of bridges.  Perhaps, one too many...
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April 7, 2020

155: Lullaby for a Crackhead
He only had the one hit...but boy, was it a wonder!
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March 31, 2020

154: OCCASIONALLY--Quarantined Edition
Mike was the keynote speaker at the last large gathering in the United States before the country officially closed for business. His job? Shaking hands--with over a hundred thousand people. Now, after three weeks of self-isolation, he'd like to tell you about it. And then, read a very funny story f...
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March 17, 2020

153: An Offer They Couldn't Refuse
The player loved to play... but on this particular occasion--he chose the wrong playmate.
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March 10, 2020

152: They Had Their Way With Her
Or did they...
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March 3, 2020

151: He Was Ready For His Close Up
It was the gig of a lifetime... it just wasn't Gig's.
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February 25, 2020

150: Dude Looks Like a Lady
She broke the glass ceiling with ease.  But her secret was taken to the grave.
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February 18, 2020

149: Broadswords in a Pit
James and Rebecca simply could not settle their differences... that's where the broadswords came in.
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February 11, 2020

148: A Book to Pass the Time
Because you need something to break the boredom of marching 300 miles in 10 degree weather to bring three boat thieves to justice... or so I'm told.
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January 21, 2020

147: Her Biggest Fan
The doctor told her not to sing... but she did anyway.
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December 24, 2019

146: OCCASIONALLY--Christmastime
Christmastime is upon us, and with it comes the season of giving. Mike recites perhaps the greatest story ever written about the spirit of giving.
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November 19, 2019

145: Does This Look Infected
Yes, as a matter of fact, it does.  But penicillin won't help...
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November 12, 2019

144: A Legend In His Own Mind
He was destined for greatness.  No one knew it but him.
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November 5, 2019

143: Rude Awakenings
Some said he was cursed, others said he was blessed, but everyone agreed--he was the luckiest kraut in the navy.
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October 30, 2019

142: OCCASIONALLY--Halloween
It's All Hallow's Eve! So what better way to mark the occasion than with an episode of OCCASIONALLY. Mike pays homage to the macabre musings of the great Edgar Allan Poe by reciting perhaps his most famous story. Light a candle, pour a beverage, and let the Victorian goosebumps wash over you. Prepa...
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October 15, 2019

141: On Average 15 Times a Day
But for this woman... maybe a bit more.
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October 8, 2019

140: Another Band of Brothers
This group gave us the most iconic sound of all time.
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October 1, 2019

139: A Penniless Singer
Who earned a funeral fit for a king.
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September 17, 2019

138: An Extraordinary Swap
A love story.  Sort of...
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September 10, 2019

137: A Bona Fide Sex Symbol
She simply had no choice.
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September 3, 2019

136: A Boy And His Dog
The skinny kid was so desperate that he was about to sell his best friend.
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May 28, 2019

135: The Illegitimate Son-of-a-Smith
Denied his father's true last name for most of his life, James reclaimed it--in a monumental way.
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May 7, 2019

134: Not Your Typical Homemaker
Julia was flattered by the proposal—but it came with certain… preconditions.
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April 30, 2019

133: Call It What You Will
It's difficult to describe the chaos of an unpredictable world--but Peter sure tried.
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April 16, 2019

132: Harvey's Future Ex-Wife
She just said she was going home - but it's the way she said it that we remember.
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April 9, 2019

131: The Mystery of the Vanishing Woman
When one of the most famous women in the world disappears without a trace, it sets off one of the greatest whodunits you've never heard of.
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April 2, 2019

130: A Tale of Two Pupils
They were classmates, bandmates, and best friends - even after one devastating punch changed everything.
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March 19, 2019

129: Mother Knows Best
Mary had issues, no doubt about it.  But her mother was always there for her...
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March 12, 2019

128: One Hell of a Toll
The journey was an incredible achievement - but the true cost was difficult to bear.
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March 5, 2019

127: No Polite Way To Put It
When it comes to writing steamy love letters, you really gotta hand it to Elizabeth and George - even though they handed it to themselves...
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February 26, 2019

126: Smooth Operator
It was a mission he chose to accept - and the tape did not self-destruct.
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February 19, 2019

125: On The Importance of Staying Grounded
How many near misses can one guy take - and still remain grounded.
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February 14, 2019

124: At The Crossroads
Where one can ponder a big decision and enjoy a continental breakfast.  Sponsored by Postmates, use promo code: ROWE
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January 15, 2019

123: Another Tortured Artist
A battered boy who couldn't stand the sight of his own reflection - so he changed it.
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January 8, 2019

122: The Cherry Pie Is To Die For
But Ted was craving a slice of something else.
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January 1, 2019

121: Her Most Notable Assets
She was plucked from obscurity and destined to satisfy the appetite of her insatiable benefactor.
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December 17, 2018

120: 30 Minutes of Disappointing Television
You can't put THAT on TV!
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December 11, 2018

119: They Shook On It
The significance of that shake was beyond this world.
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December 4, 2018

118: A Rapacious Capitalist
He talked to everyone - but it was the interview he didn't give that changed his life forever.
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November 20, 2018

117: Some Kind of Consequence
It wasn't exactly the trial of the century, but nearly everyone agreed - something had to be done.  
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November 13, 2018

116: A Little Town Up North
It was just a tiny patch of farmland near a tiny little burg - but oh, the things that happened there...
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November 6, 2018

115: A Conventional Hero
There are many ways to save a life - this one was rather conventional. 
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October 16, 2018

114: A Manly Man, A Gold Medal, and A Really Big Sea
How to wave goodbye to your current career. 
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October 9, 2018

113: According To Peter
This man's reputation needed to be destroyed - and that's the gospel truth... according to Peter.
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October 2, 2018

112: No Ordinary Fan
Nothing came between Don and his boys - especially on game day.
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September 18, 2018

111: Can You Be There By Nine?
Sure, as soon as I'm done playing Cowboys and Indians.
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September 11, 2018

110: The Man Who Ran Away
When the shooting started this patriot ran for his life.
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September 4, 2018

109: The Biggest Name In Town
She was young and beautiful - and about to kill someone.
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August 21, 2018

108: Words Worth Remembering
These words take on a whole new meaning once you know the story behind why they were written.  
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August 14, 2018

107: His Last Letter Home
It contained a much desired promise - from beyond the grave.
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August 7, 2018

106: Keep Your Voice Down
All he wanted was a little peace and quiet - from himself.
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July 24, 2018

105: Just What the Doctor Ordered
This doctor believed it was a right that came with the PhD.
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July 3, 2018

104: The One Percenters
They paid their fair share, and then some...
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June 26, 2018

103: A Girl Named Frank
When it came to getting exactly what she wanted - Frank could be very persuasive.  
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May 15, 2018

102: The Manchester Cowboy
This famous aspiring jockey just wanted to hear the roar of the crowd - but this was not the crowd he was expecting.
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May 10, 2018

101: The Way I Talked About The Way I Heard It
WARNING: This is not your ordinary The Way I heard It. This episode contains SPOILERS.  Storyteller Mike Rowe is joined by producer Chuck Klausmeyer to answer questions posed by fans of The Way I Heard It.  Mike covers everything from how the podcast started to where it's headed in the future.  ...
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May 8, 2018

100: How Not To Ruin Your Most Expensive Suit
It was opening night on the world's largest stage, but when you gotta go - you gotta go.
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May 1, 2018

99: My Little Machine
A truly democratic machine and the man who didn't invent it.
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April 17, 2018

98: Send Me The Bill
Wee Johnny wanted a mighty check - so he sent out some mighty big bills.
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April 10, 2018

97: A Very Lucky Lady
No doubt about it - Miriam's timing was impeccable.
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April 3, 2018

96: The Pilot and the Passenger
No movie has been made about this heroic tale, but over a hundred movies have been made because of it.  
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March 20, 2018

95: Something Is Missing
He did everything a hero and patriot ought to do... almost.
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March 13, 2018

94: On The Importance of Better Driving
But how do you eliminate driver error?
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March 6, 2018

93: As Long As It's Legal
Who says you can't preach Sunday morning, and then sell whiskey Sunday night?
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February 27, 2018

92: Sharp as a Tack
Big John knew a simple but powerful equation when he saw one.
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February 13, 2018

91: A Potty Mouth With a Secret
Do you want to know the bleeping secret or not!
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February 6, 2018

90: A Man Well Hung
People came from miles around just to see it.
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January 2, 2018

89: Armed For Love
Looking for love in the classifieds can lead to explosive consequences. 
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December 19, 2017

88: The Missiles of December
It was never good new when the red phone rang - and on this December night it was ringing off the hook. 
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December 12, 2017

87: A Town Where Anything Can Happen
What does a former POW do when he returns home from an unpopular war?  Stand naked in the town square of course!
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December 5, 2017

86: Francisco's Flakes
A tale of award-winning flakes and delayed gratification.
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November 28, 2017

85: Strange Bedfellows
Pete just wanted to get some sleep - But he could not get his bunkmate's earworm out of his head.
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November 21, 2017

84: A Very High Bar
He was willing to play the white-man's game - he just wished they had told him the rules first.
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November 14, 2017

83: How Soon They Forget
It was the trial of the century - that no one remembers.
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November 7, 2017

82: The Men Behind Bars
A father and a son with more than just bars between them.
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October 31, 2017

81: The Consultant
He was notoriously proficient in his field and his advice was priceless – he just didn’t make house calls. 
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October 24, 2017

80: How The Game Was Played
Saul's nephew kept a secret his entire career - you could do that back then.
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October 17, 2017

79: Bobby Brings Home the Bacon
Only problem is - it's not Bobby's bacon.
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October 9, 2017

78: Give That Man a Cigar
Eddie was really good at blowing smoke.
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October 3, 2017

77: How To Get Rich and Save Lives by Talking Dirty
The story of a slightly subversive student with a taste for gin.
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September 26, 2017

76: A Hot Babe Who Liked It Rough
The family business was brutal - but this Babe wanted in.
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September 21, 2017

75: A Safe Space
His personal proclivities seemed to trigger women – so he had to keep them a secret.
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September 12, 2017

74: The Ride of His Life
When you're in the back of an ambulance in the middle of a snowstorm - every second counts.
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September 5, 2017

73: Monkey Business
How to make a billion dollars and remain absolutely calm.
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August 29, 2017

72: Better Late Than Never
When the time came to fight for their King, these knights were prepared to show the enemy what they were made of.
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August 22, 2017

71: Head In The Clouds
Henry Junior just wanted to get out of Henry Senior's famous shadow.
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August 15, 2017

70: You Might Feel a Little Pinch
No matter how bad your habits, this dentist can stop your pain - guaranteed! 
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August 8, 2017

69: "A Little Dab'll Do Ya!"
Take it from mother - never underestimate the power of a little make-up, properly applied.
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August 1, 2017

68: A Nice Girl From Wisconsin
The consequences of her choice would forever change the world.
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July 25, 2017

67: Charlie's Big Break
This aspiring songwriter was a family man who really wanted to be famous. 
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July 18, 2017

66: A Serial Inventor
Because necessity is actually the mother of investment . 
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July 11, 2017

65: A Full Figured Gal
She had tons of suitors because men knew that with her - anything was possible.
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July 8, 2017

64: It's Good To Be The King
Mike tells a very personal story of the King that changed his life.  
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July 4, 2017

63: Render Unto Caesar
Caesar's ride that changed the course of Western Civilization. 
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June 27, 2017

62: I'd Like To Buy a Vowel
But only if the spirit moves you.
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June 20, 2017

61: When the World's on Fire
The melody was sweet, but the lyrics were too painful to sing.
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June 13, 2017

60: Something to Stand For
What do you get when you cross a Private, a General, a lawyer, a doctor and two teenagers?  Something worth standing for.
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June 6, 2017

59: A Hero Under the Influence
When all is lost and the end is near - why not have a drink... or several.
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May 30, 2017

58: A Lesser Known Vessel
Captain Cooper was asked to do the impossible - But he found it impossible not to try.
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May 23, 2017

57: But Who's Counting
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night could keep this 60 year-old mailman from finally receiving his due.
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May 16, 2017

56: Something Unforgettable and Real
Bill was known for creating unforgettable car chases - but there was one chase he wished he could forget.  
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May 9, 2017

55: The Man Behind the Microphone
Sometimes choosing the right words means not sticking to the script.
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May 6, 2017

54: The Boy Who Loved to Fly
He flew into history - thanks to a nervous mother with an old-fashioned name.
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May 2, 2017

53: A Simple Solution
His formula saved millions from starvation - among other things.
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April 25, 2017

52: A Patient Man
John loved Peggy so much he would do anything for her... including this!
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April 18, 2017

51: Kids Stuff
Mr. Akai had a secret - and every kid in the neighborhood knew it.
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April 11, 2017

50: Size Matters
In a competition like this - every inch counts.
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April 4, 2017

49: Dream Job
The greatest World's Fair on the planet - and it all started with shoveling horse poo.
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March 28, 2017

48: An Unmistakable Sound
Bob was a Mad Man who could sell anything - but this new product gave him a terrible headache.  
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March 21, 2017

47: On Thin Branches
How a mild mannered middle-school band teacher terrified America. 
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March 14, 2017

46: Fair Warning
You know his name - now you'll know why.
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March 7, 2017

45: The Biscuit Bomb
Melvin's Stories always had a surprise ending - this one surprised even Melvin.
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February 28, 2017

44: The Greaseman Cometh
Don't like your job?  Just invent something that does it for you.
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February 21, 2017

43: The Paint Salesman
"Work hard, tell the truth, and don't be late for supper."
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February 14, 2017

42: A Standing Ovation
You can stand, but don't you dare applaud.
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February 7, 2017

41: Words, Words, Words
Choose them wisely or deal with the consequences.  
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January 31, 2017

40: Chip Off the Old Block
This groundbreaking agent had the world's most unique client.  And he took him straight to the top.
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January 24, 2017

39: A Rose By Any Other Name
Neat trick, but can you copyright it?
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January 17, 2017

38: On Self Abuse
Please sir, can I have some more?
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January 14, 2017

37: Man of Faith
A showdown between a pious governor a righteous crowd - what could possibly go wrong? 
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January 12, 2017

36: Oh Brother!
Thanksgiving isn't complete without a second helping of Presidential election politics.
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January 10, 2017

35: The Code Breaker
His ear for hearing patterns served him well.
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December 14, 2016

34: That's All Folks
Who knew cartoon characters could be so litigious?
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September 11, 2016

33: You Don't Know Mike
Sometimes, all you can do is watch.
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August 30, 2016

32: The Dreamer
He couldn't change the people, so he changed the world.
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August 23, 2016

31: The Hangman & The Windsor Knot
How a perfectly tied Windsor knot led to a date with the gallows.
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August 16, 2016

30: The Demoted Deserter
War is hell, but the paperwork is intolerable.
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August 9, 2016

29: The 100 Billion Dollar Bar
How his sweet tooth changed your life.
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August 2, 2016

28: An Incredible Reinvention
When no one wants your product, don't change the product, change the name.
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July 26, 2016

27: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
I don't want to split hairs, but EVERYONE should know this woman's name.
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July 19, 2016

26: Rose Garden Rubbish
Even the President can't help this guy catch a break.
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July 12, 2016

25: The Prisoner
The craziest prison break story you've never heard of.
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July 5, 2016

24: Big Guy, Little Guy
How do you compete with a thriving 20th century company? Use 18th century technology of course.
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June 28, 2016

23: Donnie's Secret
Donnie has a secret... and it's a doozie.
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June 21, 2016

22: In Laws on the Outs
Their escape from an overbearing family really put them on the map.
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June 14, 2016

21: The Coward of the Deep
Who will sing the praises of the famous warrior who refused to fight.
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June 7, 2016

20: Fred's Final Wish
Why Fred's kids stopped for a snack on the way to his funeral.
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May 31, 2016

19: John's Portuguese Cousin
A most unlikely path to becoming one of the greatest voices of all time.
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May 24, 2016

18: The Toymaker
Al didn't want to make toys, he just wanted to fly.
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May 17, 2016

17: The Lady Calls the Shots
He loved her so much he gave her his job.
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May 10, 2016

16: The Orphan Hero
She was plucked from the streets and catapulted to fame.
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May 3, 2016

15: Sorry, Wrong Number
Sometimes in life, it's better not to stick to the script.
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April 26, 2016

14: The American Rock Star
His music career really blew up.
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April 19, 2016

13: On My Honor
They say the truth will set you free, but in this case, it was a little white lie.
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April 12, 2016

12: One Hit Wonder
No one has ever matched his record, and no one knows his name.
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April 5, 2016

11: Lord of Loud
He didn't like the quiet, so he made sure we all could pump up the volume.
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March 29, 2016

10: Lord of Light
The most expensive theme park there never was.
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March 22, 2016

9: The Longshot
Sometimes the only way to prove your worth, is with a trial by fire.
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March 15, 2016

8: It's a Shame About Your Face
The most recognizable face that no one wanted to hire.
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March 8, 2016

7: "Be right back, hon!"
She believes her husband is a genius. The only problem, no one else does. How her road trip changed everything – for YOU!
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March 1, 2016

6: "This isn't funny!"
It was a cold, dark night on the field of battle – and one man had the perfect plan to strike back at the enemy.
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March 1, 2016

5: Breaking The Silence
He found his voice and defined a generation. And he owes it all to a little piece of fruit. 
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March 1, 2016

4: Little Bits Of Corpse
Was he a lunatic or a genius? Sometimes it's hard to tell, especially when you're telling the world that doctors are killing their patients.
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March 1, 2016

3: Clean Up On Aisle 4!
How did the clerks in a modest grocery store change the world as we know it?
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March 1, 2016

2: He Had It All
He had the talent. He had the charisma. He had the looks. But without one little change, he'd never be the household name he is today.
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February 24, 2016

1: The 25 Million Dollar Kiss
A kiss from her helped win the war. But her real assets changed the world as we know it.
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February 23, 2016

Introducing 'The Way I Heard It'
What inspired this series of short mysteries for the curious mind? Mike Rowe reveals the inspiration behind the new podcast.
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