Category: Mike’s Blogs

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Just Say Nyet (Ep. 255)

Shari

  For Father’s Day, I thought it might be fun to talk with the son of a father who changed the world. Michael Reagan is my guest on the podcast this week, and believe me, he has stories. He also has a terrific book called Lessons My Father Taught Me, and a perspective on our country that I think is worth sharing. PS. Sorry I’ve been scarce. Dirty Jobs is still in full production mode, and I’ve been on the road constantly. More about that later. PPS. Dad – I’m coming to see you this weekend. Don’t worry, there will Read More

“They Shoot Nazis…That’s Fun!” (Ep. 253)

Shari

Somehow, in the chaos of the last few weeks, I neglected to post a video to last weeks excellent podcast with Bill Whittle, which has already been eclipsed this weeks excellent podcast with Robert Kiyosaki. Tomorrow, if all goes as planned, I’ll post a short video the current podcast, which is excellent, by the way, but for now, in the spirit of slamming the barn door after the horse has run out, here’s a short video of Bill and me, discussing the Gardens of Stone at Arlington, and the unsurpassed specialness of that place. Full episode https://bit.ly/TWIHI253 https://mikerowe.com/podcast/

Allyssa Has Three Jobs

Shari

So, I’m walking down the street in uptown Charlotte when I notice my reflection in a window and conclude that I need a haircut. Coincidentally, the window is attached to a barbershop, where a sign says a man can get his hair cut for $35. Even though I’m here to film Dirty Jobs – a show that allows me to appear as disheveled as I usually am – there are other obligations on my calendar this week that require a more respectable coif. So, I walk inside, where a millennial named Allyssa invites me to take a seat. “Would you Read More

Distinguished Lecture Series

Shari

Four years ago, I was invited to Hobbs, NM to participate in a “Distinguished Lecture Series,” wherein I discussed a few of my more memorable Dirty Jobs, and shared my take on the state of skilled labor in America. It’s not often the “dirty jobs guy” gets lumped in with a collection of “distinguished” speakers, but I was happy to address the good people of Hobbs, and delighted to drag them through the sewer that is my resume. Coincidentally, I was there on the same day the town was considering an ambitious proposal to get shop class back into their Read More