Mike Rowe takes on the ‘Dirty’ job of Rebuilding America January 21, 2009From the MRW Water Cooler
Mike Rowe takes on the ‘Dirty’ job of rebuilding America ~ Now how in the world is Mike going to accomplish this goal? We’ll just have to wait and see.
Maria
Hi Maria,
My philosophy here is a lot like my attitude on the show. I believe there is real equity in simply trying. “Succeeding,” or “accomplishing,” or “completing,” ...read more...
“Boy Howdy” January 21, 2009From the MRW Water Cooler
Haven’t heard that expression in years, but had to chuckle just now. The gate agent here at Burbank Airport is apparently a fan of Dirty Jobs, and wanted to express his enthusiasm for the show with an exclamation that was notable not just for its colloquialism, but for its sheer volume. Made me laugh and lurch ...read more...
Why Work Sucks and How To Fix it! January 20, 2009From the MRW Water Cooler
Q. When I was flying out to Wisconsin last month, I came across an article in the NWA World Traveler magazine on board the plane.
It was titled, “Where every day is Saturday,” and it immediately caught my attention because of a single word that appeared in it, “ROWE.” No, it wasn’t referring to Mike; it stands ...read more...
Has anyone seen the musical 1776? December 25, 2008From the MRW Water Cooler
Q. Hubby rented it for us to watch. We watched part last night and the rest this morning. I was wary of a musical on the declaration of independence, but I was pleasantly surprised. I recommend it highly if you haven’t seen it.
Dani
A. In 1976, Exxon sponsored a regional run of that show, to help celebrate ...read more...
Celebrities doing good…a Catch-22? December 22, 2008From Mike’s forum on Discovery
Q: Good Morning Mike,
Well, believe it or not, as much as I do like your show I have admit I’ve already used that VHS tape to record over your program. An episode of House was on that I hadn’t seen before. Oh, and yes, I still own VHS tapes.
So, I’m not sure I can quote a ...read more...
Top 10 Interview Questions I Would Ask Mike December 20, 2008From the MRW Water Cooler
Q: 10. What areas of your life do you feel like you are shortchanging?
Nothing major. Friends, family, pets, etc.
9. If you could do anything tomorrow, what would it be?
Sleep till noon. Write till 6. Read till midnight.
In the leather chair. By the fire. Near the wine.
8. What is the thing you are most proud of accomplishing ...read more...
My analysis of Mike’s Mission December 16, 2008From the MRW Water Cooler
Q: As I was watching the mission statement, I had a few thoughts about what you, Mike Rowe, want to do. And I thought I might share it with you.
1) You are absolutely right about the problem of work in the country, but looking at it straight, it is coming from a well-off prime-time stud that ...read more...
Mike and being a Perpetual Apprentice November 25, 2008From the MRW Water Cooler
Q. Mike it occurs to me that you are comfortable in the perpetual apprentice role. Is that keeping you from having to be an expert in something? Do you want to excel in writing? It’s not that I feel that you are not good at what you do, because you are good at everything even if ...read more...
The “Reverse Commute” August 2, 2008From Mike’s Mud Room on Discovery.com
Q: I just read the interview Mike did for the BCPS (Baltimore County Public Schools). In this interview he is asked this question: “What advice do you have for current students on choosing/building a career? He answers: “I’m a fan of the “reverse commute”. He goes on to explain the reverse commute is: watch where ...read more...
Crumbling Infrastructure June 26, 2008Q: “Crumbling infrastructure? Decreased enrollment in trade schools?
How about letting the rest of us read it?” Moose — desertengineer
Mike’s Reply 6/27/08 (compilation reply to many)
A: Hi Moose,
if I send it, you’ll see it, as will everyone else, since it will be an “open letter.” I haven’t decided yet if I want to go there, but if I do, it will ...read more...
Mike, Are you a bringer of a new Consciousness? May 31, 2008From Mike’s Mud Room on Discovery.com
Q: Dear Mike,
I am not sure how you feel about it, but I feel that you are a bringer of a new consciousness. Thanks to Liz I finally received the February issue of Fast Company and was able to read it. Sorry it took so long but I could not get a copy.
You stated humbly ...read more...
Glamorizing Blue-collar Jobs? March 9, 2008From Mike’s forum on Discovery.com
Q: I am a big fan of the show. However, I am picky, and this is my only beef.
Because this show glamorizes blue-collar and other jobs in the modest spectrum of vocations, it will affect how your fan base contributes their professional careers to this country. In other words, this is a very successful show, and ...read more...
Fast Company: The Dirtiest Mind in Business January 28, 2008How Filth Met Opportunity and Created a Franchise
by Ellen McGirt, January 28, 2008
Mike Rowe has drawn a crowd. Again. This time it’s on a chilly December night in Florence, South Carolina, at a local joint called J. Michael’s Grill and Raw Bar. In between autographing beer naps and posing for pictures, Rowe, the craggily handsome star of the Discovery Channel’s ...read more...
Seven Dirty Habits of Highly Effluent People January 28, 2008By Mike Rowe, January 28, 2008
Most public speakers are wildly overpaid, and I am no exception. I used to think I could justify my ridiculous fee by putting a lot of careful thought into each appearance, so I called my first presentation “Egalitarianism in the Modern-Day Workplace,” and talked at length about “the changing face of the contemporary proletariat vis-à-vis ...read more...
