395: Dennis Quaid—Getting All the Stuff Right
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Release Date: 07/16/2024
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
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 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 christening the ship. Nikki recounts her grandfather’s harrowing escape from the burning USS Arizona and breaks down all of her duties as sponsor of the SSN Arizona. Shout out to our great sponsors to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. Use...
info_outline 416: Nathan Walters—So You Want to be a BuilderThe Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
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 Get 10% off your first month. Use code MIKE to get an extra 10% OFF any sale or full price item. Use code: Mike to get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carer Mat frame. This is an exclusive Black Friday Cyber Monday deal. Terms and conditions apply.
info_outline 415: Ronda Paulson—Drinking from a FirehoseThe Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Ronda and her husband Corey founded 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 Use code: Mike to get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carer Mat frame. This is an exclusive Black Friday Cyber Monday deal. Save 50% off your first month!
info_outline 414: Rob Lowe was Here… Literally!The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
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 to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. Code MIKE get you $50 instantly after you play a $5 lineup. Use code MIKE to sign up for a FREE 60-day trial.
info_outline 413: Clinton Romesha—It Doesn’t Get BetterThe Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
In 2009, Clint was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle of Kamdesh during the Afghan War, which he recalls in his book, , a New York Times bestseller. For Veterans Day, Clint shares his insights into why his outpost was a deathtrap, his efforts to prevent veteran suicide, and his survival during that 15-hour battle. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors Save 50% off your first month! Explore available careers! Get 10% off your first month!
info_outline 412: Coffee with Mom—Pimping Out Your Brothers for Halloween with Peggy RoweThe Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Three-time NYT Bestselling author a.k.a. Mike’s mom checks in to share tales from Rowe Halloween’s gone by.
info_outline 411: Tim Pearce—Accuracy Under FireThe Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
LAPD and CRASH Unit veteran Tim Pearce shares stories of fighting gangs in South Central in a post-Rodney King world, including the tragic tale of his police officer wife being shot in the line of duty, which led him to invent an amazing life-saving device that simulates a gunshot wound, which he demonstrates on Chuck. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. Use code MIKE to sign up for a FREE 60-day trial.
info_outline 410: Nathan Fillion—Kind of a Big DealThe Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Star of TV shows The Rookie, Castle, and Firefly Nathan Fillion drops by to catch up with his old friend and ‘90s neighbor Mike Rowe. Nathan and Mike reminisce about a very steamy New York apartment, tooling around the snow-covered city with a mycologist’s daughter, and eating burritos served by Alan Tudyk. Nathan also shares his experience working with Stephen Spielberg, his secret to overcoming severe nerves, and how he was humbled on Wisteria Lane. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors Buy one get one 50% off Save 50% off your first month! Use code MIKE to get 20% off your...
info_outline 409: Dan Carlin & NEW STORY—A Perfect HostageThe Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
After Mike recites a brand-new mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span, OG Podcaster and host Dan Carlin drops by to tell Mike what he got right, what he got wrong, and why our understanding of the subject of this mystery is so important to understanding the United States today. Today’s episode is sponsored by to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. Listen to wherever you get your podcasts. to buy a copy of Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe to get the whiskey named after Mike’s grandad.
info_outline 408: Matt Malone—From the Ground UpThe Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Matt Malone is the CEO of Groundworks, one of the largest foundation repair and waterproofing companies in the United States. He’s also a self-described capitalist, but he practices a new version of the economic system, one that recently had him turn 5,500 Groundworks employees into part owners of the company. Save 50% off your first month! to get your copy of Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe
info_outlineThe veteran actor and gospel singer recounts his early career, what made him give up his dream of becoming a veterinarian, how he realized he had a problem with cocaine and what he did to fix it, how Jerry Lee Lewis taught him to play the piano, and what it was like playing Ronald Reagan for his upcoming movie. And at the end of the episode—he sings a song! See the trailer for REAGAN HERE.