This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E416 Mike Rowe

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Nov 8, 2022
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Mike Rowe
Mike Rowe, known for hosting Dirty Jobs and promoting skilled trades, joins the conversation to recount his hilarious and unexpected experiences on set. He shares wild animal encounters and reflects on the quirks of America's workforce evolution. Rowe discusses the importance of vocational training and his foundation's mission to provide scholarships, tackling the challenge of unfilled jobs. Their dialogue also touches on the thrills of dangerous jobs and the joys of hard work, blending humor with valuable insights about opportunity and legacy.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Chores

  • Mike Rowe's childhood chores included mucking horse stalls and splitting wood.
  • He played "bonus points" by catching horse droppings mid-air with a shovel.
ANECDOTE

Cornhole Championship

  • Mike Rowe stumbled upon the National Cornhole Championship on TV.
  • He compares the intensity and focus of cornhole to bowling and darts.
INSIGHT

Authenticity in Media

  • Authenticity is key in podcasts, comedy, TV, and music.
  • Manufactured authenticity makes you fake, so create the space to be yourself.
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