The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

It’s a compelling hang with the iconic comedian, actor, and renaissance man who takes a deep dive on a myriad of topics, including philosophy, physics, and fire prevention. His new sitcom, Shifting Gears, can be seen on ABC Wednesdays at 8PM. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors NetSuite.com/Mike Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning for FREE. American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today! PrizePicks.com/Mike Use code MIKE to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup. mikeroweWORKS.org/scholarship to apply for a work ethic scholarship.

Former vice president of marketing at Publishers Clearing House, Darrell Lester, tells the inside story of how PCH started as a mom & pop shop, meteorically rose to one of the most beloved companies in America, and then was nearly destroyed by bad press and lawsuits because of greed. Darrell witnessed it all and chronicled it in his book, Downfall of an Icon: The True Story of Publishers Clearing House. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $20 off their best-selling frame. American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order.

As President of Anheuser-Busch Sales and Distribution, Anson had a front-row seat to witness how and why Bud Light lost its position as the most popular beer in America (as well as $30 billion in market cap) by changing its focus from shareholder profits to stakeholder capitalism and partnering with Dylan Mulvaney. His new book, Last Call for Bud Light: The Fall and Future of America’s Favorite Beer is out today. Today’s episode is sponsored by PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch today to a qualifying plan of just $45 per month and get a new iPhone 14 or Samsung Galaxy. MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today! PrizePicks.com/Mike Use code MIKE to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup.

Alex Epstein is back! He’s a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle of energy and environmental progress. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch to a plan of $45 per month and get an iPhone 14 or Samsung Galaxy. ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today! 3DayBlinds.com/ROWE Buy one get one 50% off

Darnell is the founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries, a career-building platform for skilled workers. He shares his amazing story of how he grew up in New York public housing, served 17 years in prison, and went on to graduate from Yale Law School the same year he received a diploma in manufacturing technology and machining from Lincoln Tech. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. NetSuite.com/Mike Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning for FREE. MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today! PrizePicks.com/Mike Use code MIKE to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup.

Edward is the co-founder and director of water and energy policy for the California Policy Center. He’s written voluminously on how to fix California’s problems, and he has lots of thoughts about the Los Angeles wildfires: why they happened, who is getting it right, and who is getting it wrong. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! GoRuck.com Use code MIKE20 to get 20% off full price items. PrizePicks.com/Mike Use code MIKE to get $50 after you play your first $5 lineup.

Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s mom, a.k.a. America’s grandmother is not one for excessive cursing… usually. In this episode, however, she makes an exception. Expect tales from the home, cultural appropriation karaoke, and janky Christmas wishes. This cup of coffee will not disappoint. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors BetterHelp.com/MikeRowe Get 10% off your first month. KnobelSpirits.com/Mike A portion of the proceeds benefit the mikeroweWORKS Foundation

We begin with a mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span and we conclude with the story of Christmas, the way I heard it. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frame. Terms and conditions apply. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! NetSuite.com/Mike Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning for FREE.

Multiple Emmy-winning aerial photographer David Alan Arnold has shot World Series, Super Bowls, X-Games, commercials, and movies. But he truly earns his paycheck risking his life on television shows like Survivor, Amazing Race, and especially Deadliest Catch, the show he worked on with Mike Rowe. Dave and Mike share true stories of harrowing flights, near misses, and fisherman funerals, all of which can be found in David’s book, Help From Above. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carer Mat frame. Terms and conditions apply.

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 All the Gallant Men 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 ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carer Mat frame. Terms and conditions apply. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month!

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 BetterHelp.com/MikeRowe Get 10% off your first month. GoRuck.com Use code MIKE to get an extra 10% OFF any sale or full price item. AuraFrames.com/Mike 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.

Ronda and her husband Corey founded Isaiah 117 House 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 AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carer Mat frame. This is an exclusive Black Friday Cyber Monday deal. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month!

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 ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. PrizePicks.com/Mike Code MIKE get you $50 instantly after you play a $5 lineup. ShipStation.com Use code MIKE to sign up for a FREE 60-day trial.

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, Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor, 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 PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! BetterHelp.com/MikeRowe Get 10% off your first month!

Three-time NYT Bestselling author a.k.a. Mike’s mom checks in to share tales from Rowe Halloween’s gone by.

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 ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. ShipStation.com Use code MIKE to sign up for a FREE 60-day trial.

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 3DayBlinds.com/ROWE Buy one get one 50% off PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order.

After Mike recites a brand-new mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span, OG Podcaster and Hardcore History 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 ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts. MikeRowe.com/MomsBook to buy a copy of Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe KnobelSpirits.com to get the whiskey named after Mike’s grandad.

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. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! MikeRowe.com/MomsBook to get your copy of Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe