The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

Julia was flattered by the proposal—but it came with certain… preconditions.

It's difficult to describe the chaos of an unpredictable world--but Peter sure tried.

She just said she was going home - but it's the way she said it that we remember.

When one of the most famous women in the world disappears without a trace, it sets off one of the greatest whodunits you've never heard of.

They were classmates, bandmates, and best friends - even after one devastating punch changed everything.

Mary had issues, no doubt about it. But her mother was always there for her...

The journey was an incredible achievement - but the true cost was difficult to bear.

When it comes to writing steamy love letters, you really gotta hand it to Elizabeth and George - even though they handed it to themselves...

It was a mission he chose to accept - and the tape did not self-destruct.

How many near misses can one guy take - and still remain grounded.

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A battered boy who couldn't stand the sight of his own reflection - so he changed it.

But Ted was craving a slice of something else.

She was plucked from obscurity and destined to satisfy the appetite of her insatiable benefactor.

You can't put THAT on TV!

The significance of that shake was beyond this world.

He talked to everyone - but it was the interview he didn't give that changed his life forever.

It wasn't exactly the trial of the century, but nearly everyone agreed - something had to be done.

It was just a tiny patch of farmland near a tiny little burg - but oh, the things that happened there...

There are many ways to save a life - this one was rather conventional.

How to wave goodbye to your current career.

This man's reputation needed to be destroyed - and that's the gospel truth... according to Peter.

Nothing came between Don and his boys - especially on game day.

Sure, as soon as I'm done playing Cowboys and Indians.

When the shooting started this patriot ran for his life.

She was young and beautiful - and about to kill someone.

These words take on a whole new meaning once you know the story behind why they were written.

It contained a much desired promise - from beyond the grave.

All he wanted was a little peace and quiet - from himself.

This doctor believed it was a right that came with the PhD.

They paid their fair share, and then some...

When it came to getting exactly what she wanted - Frank could be very persuasive.

This famous aspiring jockey just wanted to hear the roar of the crowd - but this was not the crowd he was expecting.

WARNING: This is not your ordinary The Way I heard It. This episode contains SPOILERS. Storyteller Mike Rowe is joined by producer Chuck Klausmeyer to answer questions posed by fans of The Way I Heard It. Mike covers everything from how the podcast started to where it's headed in the future.

It was opening night on the world's largest stage, but when you gotta go - you gotta go.

A truly democratic machine and the man who didn't invent it.

Wee Johnny wanted a mighty check - so he sent out some mighty big bills.

No doubt about it - Miriam's timing was impeccable.

No movie has been made about this heroic tale, but over a hundred movies have been made because of it.

He did everything a hero and patriot ought to do... almost.

But how do you eliminate driver error?

Who says you can't preach Sunday morning, and then sell whiskey Sunday night?

Big John knew a simple but powerful equation when he saw one.

Do you want to know the bleeping secret or not!

People came from miles around just to see it.

Looking for love in the classifieds can lead to explosive consequences.

It was never good new when the red phone rang - and on this December night it was ringing off the hook.

What does a former POW do when he returns home from an unpopular war? Stand naked in the town square of course!

A tale of award-winning flakes and delayed gratification.

Pete just wanted to get some sleep - But he could not get his bunkmate's earworm out of his head.