The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

462: Del Bigtree—An Inconvenient Study

On this eye-opening episode, Mike welcomes filmmaker and television veteran Del Bigtree of The HighWire [https://thehighwire.com/] to discuss his newest documentary, An Inconvenient Study [https://www.aninconvenientstudy.com/]—a film that investigates what happened to the most thorough childhood vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study ever done. They discuss how Del convinced a doctor at one of the most prestigious health institutes in the nation to conduct the study, the shocking findings, and why the study has never seen the light of day… until now. Tip o' the hat to our excellent sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike [http://www.auraframes.com/mike] Use code MIKE to get $55 off their limited-edition Stone Collection frame. PureTalk.com/Rowe [https://www.puretalk.com/rowe] Get unlimited talk, text and data for $29.95 p/month for LIFE. GoodRanchers.com [https://www.goodranchers.com/] Use code MIKE to get $40 off plus free meat for life with new subscription. NetSuite.com/Mike [http://www.netsuite.com/mike] Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning

461: Danny Combs—TACT, The Future of Workforce

Mike sits down with Danny Combs, founder of TACT [https://www.buildwithtact.org/] (Teaching the Autism Community Trades), a program that teaches people with autism skilled trades ranging from welding to woodworking to IT. With equal parts heart and hard data, Danny walks Mike through how TACT is helping fill critical labor shortages while giving thousands of gifted, detail-driven students a path to meaningful, good-paying work. It's a conversation about talent, potential, and the untapped workforce hiding in plain sight. Danny's book can be found here. [https://www.amazon.com/Supporting-Neurodivergent-Autistic-Transition-Adulthood/dp/1032394919/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NGF4ZXGEYYEE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2sQh5KQh92EuOfPPS7h52pjBRysUnWsDmfn4WwStpU_J3kYF82UUDzUSLswbC0NfAEd0jTz5Jg6ooa3IB7Yi5Ie069IzwLb-e8IAgrlWbhkj4FAdYxFK0z1W4r24Aoaky1NjS8V9_8FtQ4QDccC-b8yAbOwvEpcahcx4isLEJZH8rHQGKG5cmPj_FhMGQnGIfW_qMyPZw4AqXVfWOjs5DewCQrVmislmi_8bpr4ScL0.8MIAY1CtKOyQMmUjw4ng4faI5PXoF2b8_U8amdzk7V0&dib_tag=se&keywords=danny+combs&qid=1764618465&sprefix=danny+combs%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1] Learn more about Stand Together at StandTogether.org [https://standtogether.org/] Today's episode is sponsored by American-Giant.com/MIKE [https://www.american-giant.com/collections/mike] Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. AuraFrames.com/Mike [http://auraframes.com/mike] Use code Mike to get $35 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe [http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe] to post a job for FREE. BuildSubmarines.com [https://www.buildsubmarines.com/] Explore available careers!

460: Ryan Fink and Ty Frackiewicz—Can AI Build My House?

Mike sits down with the two innovative minds behind Digs — an app that's helping to streamline the home-building process. It's a candid look at what happens when tech guys wander into the world of lumber, drywall, and delayed inspections—and try to fix it. If you've ever wondered whether artificial intelligence can actually help build a house, or at least make the whole ordeal a little less maddening, this conversation is for you. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe [https://www.puretalk.com/rowe] Get unlimited talk, text and data for $29.95 p/month for LIFE. AuraFrames.com/Mike [http://auraframes.com/mike] Use code Mike to get $45 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. GoodRanchers.com [https://www.goodranchers.com/] Use code MIKE to get $40 off plus free meat for life with new subscription. SkillsUSA.org/mike [https://www.skillsusa.org/mike/] Join the skilled trade movement!

459: Steven Grayhm—Sheepdog

Mike meets actor, writer, and director Steven Grayhm [https://stevengrayhm.com/], whose award-winning film Sheepdog [https://www.sheepdogthemovie.com/] is about to hit theaters. Steven breaks down how a three-hour ride with a tow truck driver led him on a 14-year odyssey to get to the truth about veteran post-traumatic stress. It's a conversation about grit, service, sacrifice, and the complicated realities faced by the men and women who stand their post long after the uniform comes off. Steven's passion for telling their stories with honesty and respect shines through every frame of Sheepdog, and every minute of this conversation. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike [http://auraframes.com/mike] Use code Mike to get $45 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe [http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe] to post a job for FREE. American-Giant.com/MIKE [https://www.american-giant.com/collections/mike] Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. NetSuite.com/Mike [http://www.netsuite.com/mike] Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning

458: Johnny Joey Jones—Mind Your Wake

In honor of Veterans Day, Mike speaks with co-host of The Big Weekend Show Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny Joey Jones, who served eight years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician in Iraq and Afghanistan—where he lost both legs in the line of duty. These days, he's on a mission to highlight those who serve, from American warfighters to first responders, which he does powerfully in his new book, Behind the Badge [https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Badge-Anon9780063432109/dp/0063432102/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SP4NRQY46CAH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qctIzwGtQ2KDT-9JyaGXDy8tgaXQvKRk2Im-xyoybVCMLe9zPn9-Eer7mMeShLeTqX9x9fT0keA6bwIeJvFEMdvOuFe26hJy1xl2nvFNFZCXHiMEf2LDI17yi_wlyabblDfEAq6TEqbnuWOoxd1xHriFU68m_FG2hwemeCAJHSzww6-yWlDyCYU-rbdvbJVwY3xTv9kCokQDdeOkQja-fSx1NPSPL0enJX-wqcGHQm0.QtsgYCRuIgKYqBHOS4an5fbTO-uSlhcyaTmYmuPxTB4&dib_tag=se&keywords=behind+the+badge+johnny+joey+jones&qid=1762822097&sprefix=behind+the+badge%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1]. It's a honest tribute to those who run toward the danger when others run away. With his trademark humility and humor, Joey talks about courage, purpose, and the importance of minding the wake you leave behind. Shout out to our great sponsors American-Giant.com/MIKE [https://www.american-giant.com/collections/mike] Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe [http://www.ziprecruiter.com/rowe] to post a job for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe [https://www.puretalk.com/rowe] Choose a wireless company who actually stands for something. BuildSubmarines.com [https://www.buildsubmarines.com/] Explore available careers!