Blog – Page 138 – Mike Rowe

S.T.E.M.(S!)

November 5, 2013April 6, 2015 Shari

Promoting STEM-related jobs at the Science, Technology, Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C. (I thought it needed another “S.”) Here’s a link to press release full of exciting information that no one is ever going to read: mrW Joins Forces with USA Science & Engineering Festival on Pioneering Skilled Trades Pavilion Why? Because the only people who read press releases are the people who write them, and, of course, the people mentioned in them. Since I fall into the second group – and since I want you to be informed of all my movements – I have provided for your convenience Read More

CNN Viewer Has Questions

November 4, 2013 Shari

Mike appeared on Piers Morgan’s show on October 30 and a viewer had some questions for Mike. Read his response here. Today’s question comes from Jennifer Bailey. Jennifer posted over at CNN.com, but I’m answering here because … well, because I need more room. JB: While Mike makes a valid point I have a few questions for him. MR: Hi, Jennifer. I love questions. Fire away. JB: How can the middle class send their kids to college for “four or more years” when the Republicans have made it far too expensive with raising interest rates on school loans and wanting Read More

Yep. That’s Me.

November 3, 2013May 12, 2014 Shari

The year was 1993, and while I can’t say I was in desperate straits, I was certainly not in a position to pick and choose my next gig.

Mike Puts Glenn Beck and C.R.A.P. Together

October 31, 2013April 6, 2015 Shari

Here’s a super-special piece of C.R.A.P. (Collectibles Rare And Precious) that many have already suggested just might be priceless. Nevertheless, it’s for sale, RIGHT HERE, right now to the highest bidder. And I’m more than a little curious to see where it winds up. As you can see, the C.R.A.P. in question is a “Work Smart AND Hard” poster, thoughtfully signed by Glenn Beck and yours truly. For those of you that saw the PSA on GBTV, these posters are regularly available here at mikeroweWORKS. They were designed to be displayed in high schools in order to stimulate conversation and Read More

Is There a Zombie in Your House?

October 31, 2013April 6, 2015 Shari

Psychologically, the journey from TV host to brain-dead zombie is a fairly short one. Physically, though, the transformation requires time, skill and a lot of hard work. I learned this firsthand from Toby Sells, a talented special-effects artist who turned me into a soulless corpse for an episode of Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe back in 2007. Toby plies his trade in a creepy little studio outside Atlanta. He studied his craft for years as an apprentice, practiced under the supervision of a seasoned professional, and worked his butt off getting very good at what he does. Then the world Read More

Devil or Angel, Whichever You Are

October 27, 2013April 6, 2015 Shari

Shannon K. Walsh wrote on The Real Mike Rowe Facebook page, ” Mike – How could you associate with such a horrible and psychotic person that is Glen Beck? I wouldn’t accept a dime off that hateful, nasty racist. Very disappointed to see this post.” Well, hi there, Shannon – and a pleasant good morning to you too! If you want a detailed answer to your question, please take a moment to read my earlier reply to Bob Reidel, another crestfallen soul who couldn’t reconcile my association with a TV host that he personally despised. As you read it (out Read More

Reading the Phonebook Helps Close the Skills Gap

October 22, 2013September 19, 2016 Shari

Behold, another dubious episode of C.R.A.P. For reasons not entirely clear to me, over a hundred of you have said that you would listen to The Real Mike Rowe read the phonebook. Equally baffling, is my own irresistible urge to see if you really mean it. But even more incredible than that, is my request that you contribute a dollar to the mrW Foundation if you actually click on this link and watch the entire thing. Go ahead – I dare you. Either way, you asked for it. Mike

My Softer Side

October 13, 2013December 2, 2015 Shari

A few months ago, a nice lady called and asked me if I’d like to be on the cover of Guideposts magazine. “Sure,” I said. “I love football.”

Attention, Cat People

October 13, 2013June 16, 2015 Shari

To prove my fondness for felines, I’ve agreed to narrate a show called “Man, Cheetah, Wild.”

A Cat Called Waldorf

October 11, 2013November 3, 2013 Shari

Here’s a cat called Waldorf. Waldorf is watching an episode of Planet Earth, which I narrated once upon a time.

Today in Beaverton …

September 23, 2013October 20, 2013 Shari

When Mike Rowe the policeman appears in my email inbox it reminds me that a more responsible version of myself is out there.

The Voice in Your Head

September 18, 2013September 23, 2013 Shari

Many of you say you hear my voice when you read things I’ve written. What do I hear when I read YOUR posts? This.

A Night to Remember

September 15, 2013September 29, 2013 Shari

Writing about my own experience at the Emmys is difficult. But nonetheless, here I go.

Making of the Poster

September 12, 2013February 22, 2019 Shari

Mike Explains Further In the long history of bad advice, you’d have look pretty hard to find something dumber than Work Smart Not Hard. It first appeared years ago as part of a recruitment campaign for college. It was bad advice then, but today, it’s just plain dangerous. Google Work Smart Not Hard and you’ll see just how far this idiotic cliche has wormed it’s way into our collective conscious over the last forty years. It’s repeated daily by millions of people like some timeless chestnut of conventional wisdom. Is it possible we actually believe such nonsense? You bet Read More