The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe 412: Coffee with Mom—Pimping Out Your Brothers for Halloween with Peggy Rowe
Oct 31, 2024
In a delightful chat, Peggy Rowe, a three-time NYT Bestselling author and Mike's mom, shares heartwarming Halloween memories. They reminisce about quirky trick-or-treating exploits and the hilarity of family dynamics surrounding candy collection. A chilling tale from a Boy Scout camping trip sparks reflections on memory and childhood fears, intertwined with ghost stories and family bonds. Peggy's humor shines as they discuss storytelling and its power to connect, making for a nostalgic and entertaining conversation.
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Pimping Brothers For Halloween Candy
- Mike Rowe confessed he would take his younger brothers trick-or-treating to score candy for himself.
- He described guiding them through busy neighborhoods and negotiating with householders to maximize chocolate haul.
Battlefield Sounds At Antietam
- Mike Rowe and John Willard heard phantom battle sounds at Antietam while camping on the battlefield anniversary.
- They described cannon fire, screaming, and voices that felt both distant and close, leaving many campers freaked out.
Paranormal Craze Grew With TV
- Mike Rowe noted how hunger for ghost stories has grown alongside paranormal media over the past two decades.
- He linked that surge to his own long involvement narrating paranormal TV shows.