The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

The New York Post columnist and author discusses the disruptive and damaging nature of social media, our shortening attention spans, the lack of free speech on college campuses, why the First Amendment is the most important right, why she left NYU during COVID despite her 4.0 GPA, and how she came to write The Cancelling of the American Mind with Greg Lukianoff.

Gabby Reece, volleyball legend and fitness leader, talks about raising her girls with a do-it-yourself attitude, the importance of clean eating and lifting heavy things, and how to be a good citizen without conforming. They also discuss communication in homebuilding, the dilemma of self-sufficiency, questioning fairness and scholarships, and navigating life's disappointments. They touch on the need for performance and personal growth, balancing priorities, and the importance of being contrary and questioning authority.

Neal McDonough, the consummate villainous actor's actor, discusses his childhood growing up in a motel, being blacklisted in Hollywood, and his role as the Benefactor in the movie The Shift. They also talk about Lou Gehrig's famous quote, McDonough's experiences living in a motel, the challenges of being an actor, and the importance of gratitude, work ethic, and hope for success.

Michael Easter, journalist and NYT bestselling author, discusses why our brains are hardwired for overconsumption and how this scarcity mindset leads to unnecessary risks. He shares insights from his book 'Scarcity Brain', including the impact of excess in modern society and the psychology of addictive behaviors. The chapter on waiting in line for a picture explores motivations behind this behavior, and the power of leverage is discussed in breaking destructive habits.

A NEW mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span called They Put Him in a Cage is followed by an installment of The Way I Talked About The Way I Heard It, during which Mike and Chuck discuss first jobs, audition horror stories, and the condition of Mike’s dad.

Mike’s mom discusses Christmases past and present, her decided lack of cooking skills, complaining vs. observing, vertigo-inducing carpet, the perils of drinking dehumidifier water, pratfalls, a Christmas mugging, and Mike singing The Grinch.

Appellate lawyer John Dodd joins the host to discuss the founding of the Sons of the American Revolution and their induction into the organization. They explore the motivations and impact of the Boston Tea Party, teaching accurate history, and becoming members of the SAR. The podcast ends with the induction ceremony and debunking myths about secret rituals.

It was a trip to the dentist, the dentist would never forget…

The New York Times bestselling author and podcaster discusses great writing, the power of storytelling, his newest book, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel, and how he solved a 110-year-old whodunnit.  

Salena Zito, columnist for The Washington Examiner, discusses why Lincoln’s Gettysburg address still resonates today, the 'dust up' in the Middle East, our current age of disruption, and why people are searching for something bigger than themselves. Plus, a surprise Christmas present, the sentimental train set, and the importance of sports teams in providing a sense of identity and unity for communities.