The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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185: Off By Roughly Two Trillion... AGAIN!!! Feb 02, 2021

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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 of the cosmos, and explain why the universe contained 200 billion galaxies just four years ago, and then 2 trillion galaxies just a few weeks later, and then back down to a few hundred billion as of last week. It's enough to make your head spin, but between Mike's gigantic cranium and Dr. Thaller's enormous brain, we finally unlock the secrets of How the Universe Works…

184: "I can't imagine Facebook is going to let you air this!" Jan 26, 2021

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"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…

183: Play That Funky Music White Boy Jan 19, 2021

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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…

182: Mother Knows Best Jan 12, 2021

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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 she may or may not have actually watched.

181: Off by Roughly Two Trillion Jan 05, 2021

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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.

180: Mike Rowe is Nothing but a Sellout Dec 15, 2020

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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.

179: A Shot in the Dark Dec 08, 2020

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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 primetime pixelated vomit.

178: Be Wary of All Earnestness Dec 01, 2020

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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."

177: It's Thanksgiving! What the Chuck?! Nov 26, 2020

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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.

176: The Trouble With 159 Nov 10, 2020

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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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