434: Sarah Yourgrau—People You Should Know
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Release Date: 04/29/2025
438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Jan Jekielek is a senior editor with The Epoch Times and host of “.” He has extensively covered the issue of forced organ harvesting in China, particularly concerning Falun Gong practitioners. It is estimated that 60,000 to 100,000 organs annually have been involuntarily extracted from political prisoners in China. Jan’s investigative work has brought international attention to this human rights atrocity. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors to support veterans switch to America’s wireless company. to get 10% off your order. to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. Use code Carl and...
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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism The perennial character actor villain turned leading man drops by to talk about the first film where he finally gets to kiss the girl at the end, —and that girl is played by his wife, Ruvé. Coincidence? Not a chance. That’s the only way Neal would do it. Neal also discusses how he secured a return to Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa Kings, why he thought Sylvester Stallone might deck him on set, and the greatest career advice Clint Eastwood gave him. Today’s episode is sponsored by Jobsite photo tools to manage work from anywhere. Use code MIKE...
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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Once named one of Inc. magazine’s 10 most admired CEOs, Garry led WD-40 for 25 years. At that time, his leadership and positive corporate culture grew WD-40 into one of the world's most recognized and well-loved brands. In this episode, Garry discusses how he achieved this and why he detailed it in his book, . Many thanks to our excellent sponsors to try ZipIntro for FREE. Switch to a qualifying plan and claim your FREE Samsung Galaxy to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Use code Carl and spend $100 to get FREE Orange Bitter Sugar Cubes.
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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It!
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Amid the tariff wars, Mike sits down with two men whose businesses are NOT affected by foreign supply chains. Josh is a master bladesmith and founder of the , and Bayard is founder and CEO of . Both men are uniquely positioned to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of making products entirely in the United States. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors Explore available careers! Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase Watch on Mike’s YouTube Channel
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434: Sarah Yourgrau—People You Should Know
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
You may know Sarah as the on-camera producer from Facebook’s Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe. She is also a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, social anthropologist, founder and CEO of , and the absolute cheeriest person you’ll ever meet! Sarah talks with Mike about their new show, People You Should Know, which will premiere May 2 on Mike’s YouTube channel . Shout out to our great sponsors Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. to try ZipIntro for FREE. Switch to a qualifying plan and claim your FREE Samsung Galaxy to get 10% off your order.
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433: Coffee with Mom—That Toy Really Sucks
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s three-time NYT bestselling mom, is back for a check-in. In this episode you’ll hear about the horrors of hoarding, books you’ll never read, dancin’ chicken, crab pickin’, and a Mother’s Day story about a toy that really sucks! Big thanks to our terrific sponsors Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. Jobsite photo tools to manage work from anywhere. Find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you.
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432: Gene Simmons—The Sun Never Sets on Planet Cool
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and the etymology of the word a**hole. It’s a free-wheeling discussion from Moses to Superman and everything in between. Shout out to our great sponsors to try ZipIntro for FREE. Switch today to a qualifying plan and claim your FREE Samsung Galaxy Explore available careers!
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431: David Bahnsen—Poor Smart and Desperate
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David Bahnsen is the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, which manages over seven billion dollars in assets. He’s also a podcaster, author, and Christian intellectual. His book, , is simpatico with Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. pledge. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. Tax Network USA—Call 800-958-1000 or visit for a FREE consultation. Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase.
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430: Enrico Colantoni—The Balls on this Guy!
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Award-winning actor and old friend Rico drops by for a hysterical, if not irreverent, hang with Mike and Chuck, friends he’s had for 40+ years. There is laughter; there are tears, and there is laughter that turns into tears. Warning: Don’t listen while drinking coffee in front of a computer. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors to post a job for FREE. Save 50% off your first month! Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order.
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429: Gary Sinise—The Importance of Showing Up
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The multi-award-winning actor, chronic philanthropist, and all-around outstanding human drops by to talk about his son, Mac Sinise, who sadly passed away January 5, 2024. Gary shares Mac’s story and the musical compositions he left behind, all of which can be found on Resurrection & Revival parts 1 and 2, which are available on vinyl . The three music videos mentioned during the episode are by Mac Sinise, (author unknown), and by Mac Sinise. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors to post a job for FREE. Tax Network USA—Call 800-958-1000 or visit for a FREE consultation. Explore...
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