Blogs / Articles

  • Somebody’s Gotta Do It: Bullfighting April 9, 2015 There are two basic things to remember, if you don’t want to get chased by a bull. read more...
  • Going Clear April 6, 2015 When I was shooting Dirty Jobs, I hired a woman named Spanky Taylor to help me fulfill requests from viewers and fans. read more...
  • CNN: Job Advice from the Guy who has tried them All April 6, 2015 CNN)Mike Rowe is taking the bull by the horns (or, at the very least, trying not to get gored) in the season premiere of “Somebody’s Gotta Do It,” where he tries out niche jobs anywhere from bullfighting to water ballet. Each week, Rowe will answer your questions about his latest escapades and career advice. To submit a question for the gutsy ... read more...
  • Fridays With Freddy: Good Friday April 3, 2015 All in all, a pretty good Friday. F. Mike’s Facebook Page read more...
  • The Writings on the Wall April 3, 2015 Since my virtual wall is currently overflowing with expressions of dismay… read more...
  • Visit Baltimore April 3, 2015 Mike loves Baltimore and has joined other notable Baltimoreans to show support and promote their hometown. Check out Mike’s featured places, learn about Mike’s and Baltimore’s history and plan your own trip to Visit Baltimore! Baltimore makes history. Literally. That’s what I love about this town. Everyone knows we have Poe’s grave and Fort McHenry, home of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” But we ... read more...
  • “Somebody’s Gotta Do It” on CNN April 2, 2015 Get your SGDI fix until the next season begins! Check out Behind the Scenes photos from seasons 1 and 2, meet the crew, and submit a show idea ~ read more...
  • Off The Wall: WCW Wrestling? April 2, 2015 Teresa Ann Isaacs writes: “Hey Mike! Remember this? The description said that you did a gig for “WCW” wrestling…… Is that true? Or are my eyes deceiving me.” Hi Teresa Troubling. There’s no doubt this is me. But honestly, I have no recollection of where this happened or what I was doing there. Obviously, I’m impersonating a host, as I’ve been doing for ... read more...
  • Atlas April 2, 2015 Because it’s National Poetry Month, and I’m in touch with my sensitive side. Mike’s Facebook Page read more...
  • Balloonman April 1, 2015 in Just- spring when the world is mud- luscious the little lame balloonman whistles far and wee and eddieandbill come running from marbles and piracies and it’s spring when the world is puddle-wonderful the queer old balloonman whistles far and wee and bettyandisbel come dancing from hop-scotch and jump-rope and it’s spring and the goat-footed balloonman whistles far and wee e.e. cummings Mike’s Facebook Page read more...
  • I’m on CNN March 31, 2015 Julie Daniels Tamasy writes: “Hey Mike, We’ll have to assume there aren’t many of those “I’m Mike Rowe” tee shirts…” Hi Julie. I’ll have to assume you’re correct. To my knowledge, they are four, and I think I have them all. I might auction them off for the foundation sometime soon, though it’s hard to imagine a more confusing message on the chest ... read more...
  • Fridays With Freddy: Paper Boy March 29, 2015 Mike’s Facebook Page // <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=966954356648041″>Post by<a href=”https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe”>Mike Rowe. Mike’s Facebook Page read more...
  • Promos with the Parents March 28, 2015 People keep asking me who wrote the current promos with my parents. The truth is, no one. These were actual conversations with mom and dad that occurred sometime over the last few months. We just re-created them for the camera. Now of course, everybody wants an agent… Mike’s Facebook Page read more...
  • Fridays With Freddy: Fetch by His Rules? March 27, 2015 From what I’ve seen, the biped is not an idiot. So why does he talk to me like one? Does he really think I don’t get it? Does he really imagine that my brain is incapable of grasping the concept of chasing the ball, getting the ball, returning the ball, and repeating? Let me be clear. Dropping the ball in the ... read more...
  • Mocking Recalcitrant Denim is on Their Way March 25, 2015 Off The Wall ~ Judy Muche writes: Hi Mike, I dabble in Quilts. I am not in a position to donate money or buy any of your C.R.A.P., read more...