The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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What started as a series of short mysteries for the curious mind with a short attention span has evolved into enlightening conversations for the not-so-short attention span. Whether it’s a short mystery, a long conversation, or an audio book, The Way I Heard It is a veritable box of chocolates for the ears, because you never know what you’re going to get.

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Episodes

162: OCCASIONALLY--Independence Day

In honor of Independence Day, Mike chews up the scenery with a recitation of what may be the most important speech ever delivered, by the man historians call "The Forgotten Founder."

Jul 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 162

161: Excess Baggage

A helicopter filled with evacuees tries to get off the ground as the shooting intensifies. What could possibly go wrong?

Jun 23, 2020•6 min•Ep. 161

160: A Groundbreaking Structure of Staggering Possibility

This architect enjoyed a good challenge. But this one nearly broke him...

Jun 16, 2020•12 min•Ep. 160

159: He Was Just Trying To Get Home

So too, was the man who got in his way.

Jun 09, 2020•10 min•Ep. 159

158: On the Pursuit of Satisfaction

The kid had a head for numbers.

May 12, 2020•13 min•Ep. 158

157: A Novel Hero

What he did was unspeakably brave. So why then, did no one speak of it?

May 05, 2020•20 min•Ep. 157

156: A Bridge Too Far

They built a lot of bridges. Perhaps, one too many...

Apr 14, 2020•14 min•Ep. 156

155: Lullaby for a Crackhead

He only had the one hit...but boy, was it a wonder!

Apr 07, 2020•16 min•Ep. 155

154: OCCASIONALLY--Quarantined Edition

Mike was the keynote speaker at the last large gathering in the United States before the country officially closed for business. His job? Shaking hands--with over a hundred thousand people. Now, after three weeks of self-isolation, he'd like to tell you about it. And then, read a very funny story from his mom's new book.

Mar 31, 2020•21 min•Ep. 154

153: An Offer They Couldn't Refuse

The player loved to play... but on this particular occasion--he chose the wrong playmate.

Mar 17, 2020•9 min•Ep. 153

152: They Had Their Way With Her

Or did they...

Mar 10, 2020•14 min•Ep. 152

151: He Was Ready For His Close Up

It was the gig of a lifetime... it just wasn't Gig's.

Mar 03, 2020•14 min•Ep. 151

150: Dude Looks Like a Lady

She broke the glass ceiling with ease. But her secret was taken to the grave.

Feb 25, 2020•16 min•Ep. 150

149: Broadswords in a Pit

James and Rebecca simply could not settle their differences... that's where the broadswords came in.

Feb 18, 2020•16 min•Ep. 149

148: A Book to Pass the Time

Because you need something to break the boredom of marching 300 miles in 10 degree weather to bring three boat thieves to justice... or so I'm told.

Feb 11, 2020•12 min•Ep. 148

147: Her Biggest Fan

The doctor told her not to sing... but she did anyway.

Jan 21, 2020•6 min•Ep. 147

146: OCCASIONALLY--Christmastime

Christmastime is upon us, and with it comes the season of giving. Mike recites perhaps the greatest story ever written about the spirit of giving.

Dec 24, 2019•19 min•Ep. 146

145: Does This Look Infected

Yes, as a matter of fact, it does. But penicillin won't help...

Nov 19, 2019•7 min•Ep. 145

144: A Legend In His Own Mind

He was destined for greatness. No one knew it but him.

Nov 12, 2019•9 min•Ep. 144

143: Rude Awakenings

Some said he was cursed, others said he was blessed, but everyone agreed--he was the luckiest kraut in the navy.

Nov 05, 2019•9 min•Ep. 143

142: OCCASIONALLY--Halloween

It's All Hallow's Eve! So what better way to mark the occasion than with an episode of OCCASIONALLY. Mike pays homage to the macabre musings of the great Edgar Allan Poe by reciting perhaps his most famous story. Light a candle, pour a beverage, and let the Victorian goosebumps wash over you. Prepare yourself for the insidious beating of... The Tell Tale Heart

Oct 31, 2019•18 min•Ep. 142

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