This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von American Originals Holiday Special w/ Mike Rowe
Nov 28, 2025
In this holiday special, Mike Rowe, renowned host of Dirty Jobs and advocate for trades, joins Theo Von to explore an eclectic collection of American-made gift ideas. They dive into the stories behind Sullivan Gloves and Nakona's handcrafted baseball mitts, and taste delicious products like Chukar Cherries and Olympia Provisions' artisanal meats. A highlight includes a conversation about the quirky CandleTit and its empowering candles. They celebrate creativity and craftsmanship while encouraging listeners to support local artisans this holiday season.
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Buy Local Equals Double Impact
- Buying American-made products gives two gifts: the item and support for fellow Americans.
- Theo Von and Mike Rowe emphasize reinvigorating domestic manufacturing as a civic act.
Gloves That Tell A Story
- Mike Rowe and Theo demo Sullivan Gloves and compare materials like elk and deer leather.
- They highlight the company's WWII origin and small Bend, Oregon, manufacturing team.
From Orchard To Chocolate Cherry
- Theo samples Chukar Cherries and interviews founder Pam about additive-free drying and Pike Place origins.
- Pam notes Chukar uses U.S. labor and dried 700,000 pounds last year employing about 75 people.
