The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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265: Tyrus—I've Been Fired Too Many Times to be Cocky Aug 22, 2022

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George T. Murdoch, a.k.a. Tyrus, joins TWIHI to discuss everything from abortion and the benefits of staying in one's lane, to work ethic and his weird fascination with the 'Squatch shows.

264: Coffee with Mom—Does Your Mom Really Vacuum in the Nude? Aug 16, 2022

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Two-time NYT bestselling author Peggy Rowe drops by to discuss her upcoming hour-long FOX primetime TV special—America's Grandmother, her third book—Vacuuming in the Nude: and Other Ways to Get Attention, and the existence of aliens in the universe. Or, to put it another way, a normal Mike's mom episode.

263: Let's Get Alex Epstein on Bill Maher Aug 09, 2022

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Earth nearing its eight billionth resident has Bill Maher very concerned. More people means more CO2 and that means catastrophe. Unconcerned is Alex Epstein, author of the book Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less. Alex thinks we should carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages while deciding what to do with fossil fuels. He believes the widespread idea that rising CO2 will make the Earth unlivable is literally impossible and he would like to tell Bill why. Instead, he tells us.

262: James Nestor—Let's Talk About Septums and Scrotums Aug 02, 2022

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James Nestor, a NYT bestselling author whose book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art inspired Mike to have a septoplasty, discusses the advantages of healthy breathing, the dangers of mouth breathing, and the reasons why our ancestors had larger mouths and straighter teeth. Then we share a song written by listener Bill Dumas in reaction to Mike's request for a ballad about his deviated septum and his father's swollen scrotum in Episode 203: There's a Hole in Daddy's Arm.

261: Jack Carr is a Tomahawk Kinda Guy Jul 26, 2022

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Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Jack Carr talks writing, grit, and how his desire to "never miss an opportunity to make someone's day" led to the serendipitous circumstances that got his first novel into the hands of Chris Pratt.

260: Sue & Mike McCloskey—There's No Nipples on that Almond Jul 19, 2022

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Dairy Farmer Dirty Jobbers Sue and Mike McCloskey school Mike and Chuck on the finer points of animal husbandry, the science of better milk, and how no-till and eutrophication is bringing them ever closer to becoming an environmentally net zero farm.

259: Rick Beato—In Another Time He Could Have Been a Star Jul 12, 2022

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Rick Beato drops by to talk Everything Music; his dinner with Joni Mitchell, his interview with Sting, and the TWO weddings where he sat next to Mike at a time when Mike was couch surfing.

258: Best Guest Ever Jul 05, 2022

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This week's special guest is YOU gentle listener as Mike answers your questions about Freddy's whereabouts, Mike's desired super-power, and the joy of singing jingles.

257: Greg Lukianoff—Where the Chili Meets the Cheese Jun 28, 2022

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President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression a.k.a. FIRE, Greg Lukianoff discusses free speech vs hate speech, Safetyism vs Safety Third, and the Coddling of the American Mind.

256: Evan Hafer—Just Because You're Pooping Doesn't Mean You're Out of Harm's Way Jun 21, 2022

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Former Green Beret and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company Evan Hafer talks combat, coffee, and what it's like to take a blast of bear spray in the face… on purpose.

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