216: Off the Wall – A Message to Garcia, and Tim Johnson
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Release Date: 09/06/2021
463: Cyril Derreumaux—In the Flow
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Mike sits down with adventurer, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker Cyril Derreumaux, a man who has spent an unusual amount of time alone with his thoughts—and the open ocean. Cyril talks Mike through his two 70-plus-day solo treks across both the Atlantic and the Pacific in a kayak. Mike and Cyril explore risk, resilience, and the fine line between careful preparation and total uncertainty. It’s a conversation about discipline, humility, and why sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is learning when not to fight the current. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors Use code MIKE...
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462: Del Bigtree—An Inconvenient Study
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
On this eye-opening episode, Mike welcomes filmmaker and television veteran Del Bigtree of to discuss his newest documentary, —a film that investigates what happened to the most thorough childhood vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study ever done. They discuss how Del convinced a doctor at one of the most prestigious health institutes in the nation to conduct the study, the shocking findings, and why the study has never seen the light of day… until now. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors Use code MIKE to get $55 off their limited-edition Stone Collection frame. Get unlimited...
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461: Danny Combs—TACT, The Future of Workforce
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Mike sits down with Danny Combs, founder of (Teaching the Autism Community Trades), a program that teaches people with autism skilled trades ranging from welding to woodworking to IT. With equal parts heart and hard data, Danny walks Mike through how TACT is helping fill critical labor shortages while giving thousands of gifted, detail-driven students a path to meaningful, good-paying work. It’s a conversation about talent, potential, and the untapped workforce hiding in plain sight. Danny’s book can be found Learn more about Stand Together at Today’s episode is sponsored by ...
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460: Ryan Fink and Ty Frackiewicz—Can AI Build My House?
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Mike sits down with the two innovative minds behind Digs — an app that’s helping to streamline the home-building process. It’s a candid look at what happens when tech guys wander into the world of lumber, drywall, and delayed inspections—and try to fix it. If you’ve ever wondered whether artificial intelligence can actually help build a house, or at least make the whole ordeal a little less maddening, this conversation is for you. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors Get unlimited talk, text and data for $29.95 p/month for LIFE. Use code Mike to get $45 off their best-selling...
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459: Steven Grayhm—Sheepdog
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Mike meets actor, writer, and director , whose award-winning film is about to hit theaters. Steven breaks down how a three-hour ride with a tow truck driver led him on a 14-year odyssey to get to the truth about veteran post-traumatic stress. It’s a conversation about grit, service, sacrifice, and the complicated realities faced by the men and women who stand their post long after the uniform comes off. Steven’s passion for telling their stories with honesty and respect shines through every frame of Sheepdog, and every minute of this conversation. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors Use...
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458: Johnny Joey Jones—Mind Your Wake
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
In honor of Veterans Day, Mike speaks with co-host of The Big Weekend Show Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny Joey Jones, who served eight years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician in Iraq and Afghanistan—where he lost both legs in the line of duty. These days, he’s on a mission to highlight those who serve, from American warfighters to first responders, which he does powerfully in his new book, . It’s a honest tribute to those who run toward the danger when others run away. With his trademark humility and humor, Joey talks about courage, purpose, and the importance of minding...
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457: Alex Epstein—Did Bill Gates Change His Mind
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Mike joins author and energy expert to discuss Bill Gates’ surprising new stance on climate change, the growing clash between “human-centric” and “anti-impact” environmentalism, and how the AI revolution is reshaping global energy demands. They also explore what this shift means for philanthropy, fossil fuels, and the future workforce driving America’s next energy boom. Shout out to our great sponsors to find your pathway to the trades Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order.
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456: Gavin de Becker—Forbidden Facts
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Security expert, author, and entrepreneur joins us to discuss his newest book, —a hard-hitting investigation into how government agencies and industry cover up evidence and manipulate public belief. We also discuss the attempted assassination at Butler and how neatly it was tied up in a bow. Gavin also reveals who he believes really killed Robert F. Kennedy Sr.—spoiler alert; it ain’t Sirhan Sirhan. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors Use code MIKE for 15% off. Use code MIKE to get $40 off plus free meat for life with new subscription. to post a job for FREE. Choose a...
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455: Philip Diehl—Flying Over the Hump
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Mike chats with Philip Diehl, the 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and the man behind the most successful coin program in American history—the 50 State Quarters. They talk about the surprising history of the U.S. dollar coin, how a coin gets designed and approved, and the unexpected reason why the mikeroweWORKS Trades Coin—a symbol of American skill and pride—wasn’t actually made in the America. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning. Explore available careers! Use code MIKE to get $40...
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454: Amie Ichikawa—You Can’t Bring a Vagina to a Penis Fight
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Mike sits down with Amie Ichikawa—former inmate, prison reform advocate, and founder of , an organization dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of incarcerated women. Amie shares her firsthand experience in the California prison system, the disturbing reality of fully intact men being housed in women’s prisons, and the silence surrounding it. Now on the outside, she’s using her voice to protect those still inside. It’s a raw conversation about justice, safety, and speaking up for women who have been denied a voice. Today’s episode is sponsored by Save 50% off your first...
info_outlineMike 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.