The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

What does it take to make a traditional flannel shirt in America? According to this New York Times reporter it’s a combination of engineering and artistry. And Steven should know; he wrote the book on it, American Flannel.  Steven explores with us the history of U.S. textile manufacturing and how our thirst for cheaper goods led to the death of small company towns and the creation of the rust belt.

Former Wall Street lawyer turned podcaster, Jordan Harbinger, discusses patternicity, certainty leading to wild theories, death of skepticism, honesty in advertising, multiple kidnappings, and navigating uncertain situations. Entertaining banter about Stadium Pal and business relationships, with insights on providing personalized advice, ethical endorsements, and a daring escape from a kidnapping in Mexico City.

The serial entrepreneurs and founders of Angel Studios talk about growing up poor in a family of eleven, how they went from selling potatoes door to door to being the ad agency of record for Poo-Pourri, Squatty Potty, and Orabrush, how they survived a $62 million lawsuit from four of the biggest studios in Hollywood, and how their Angel Guild is cracking the code to finding the next big film.        

Peter Tilden, the writer, producer, and veteran radio broadcaster, shares stories from his entertainment career, discusses the creation of the podcast Really? no, REALLY? with Jason Alexander, and dives into what makes great advertising. Topics include friendship dynamics, marine scholarships, Joan Rivers, and humorous anecdotes.

The President of the California Policy Center, host of National Review’s Radio Free California podcast, and watchdog journalist warns about the new federal regulation that effectively makes CA-AB5 national and ends independent contractor status as we know it. As goes California, so goes the nation—from a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers to rampant homelessness, crime, and reparations—the recovering communist dissects examples of what’s happening in the Golden State and yet to come nationally.

Another brief mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span, followed by a deeper dive into the story’s reveal with Mike and Chuck. WARNING: Careful where you listen with headphones, as it may result in alternating facial contortions of disgust and hilarity. The title is Nasty Little Instruments, after all.

The podcaster, YouTuber, and amateur historian ruminates on the state of Hollywood, talks about his Daily Wire project, An Empire of Terror, which exposes the dark underbelly of the Soviet Union’s police state, and recounts the amazing story of Frank Luke, the forgotten top ace of WWI.   

A heartwarming tale of a grandmother's husband surviving heart attacks, with mentions of stents and shuffleboard. The podcast also touches on mistaken identities, Marine Corps scholarships, and humorous moments during family bingo night.

A comedian shares his journey from cab driving to stand-up comedy, discusses cancel culture and his book, and brings positivity to his broadcasting career. Reflects on Elvis Presley's charisma, Motown's innovation, and the challenges of balancing entertainment with authenticity.

Mike gets Chuck a professional haircut with The Irish Hammer's hairstylist, introduces additional trades eligible for scholarship program, discusses importance of American manufacturing, unconventional advertising campaigns, dynamic world of fashion, razor haircut techniques, skills gap in submarine building, pricing haircuts, cosmetology certification, and banter about hair styling antics.