Best Jason Epps Podcasts (2025)

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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China 1:29:21

5d ago1:29:21

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Jan Jekielek is a senior editor with The Epoch Times and host of “American Thought Leaders.” He has extensively covered the issue of forced organ harvesting in China, particularly concerning Falun Gong practitioners. It is estimated that 60,000 to 100,000 organs annually have been involuntarily extracted from political prisoners in China. Jan’s inv…

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism 1:30:50

12d ago1:30:50

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism The perennial character actor villain turned leading man drops by to talk about the first film where he finally gets to kiss the girl at the end, The Last Rodeo—and that girl is played by his wife, Ruvé. Coincidence? Not a chance. That’s the only way Neal would do it. Neal also discusses how he secured a retu…

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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It 1:08:09

19d ago1:08:09

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Once named one of Inc. magazine’s 10 most admired CEOs, Garry led WD-40 for 25 years. At that time, his leadership and positive corporate culture grew WD-40 into one of the world's most recognized and well-loved brands. In this episode, Garry discusses how he achieved this and why he detailed it in his book, Any Dumbass Can Do It. Many thanks to ou…

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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It! 1:32:44

26d ago1:32:44

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Amid the tariff wars, Mike sits down with two men whose businesses are NOT affected by foreign supply chains. Josh is a master bladesmith and founder of the Montana Knife Company, and Bayard is founder and CEO of American Giant. Both men are uniquely positioned to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of making products entirely in the United States. B…

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434: Sarah Yourgrau—People You Should Know 1:30:51

1M ago1:30:51

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You may know Sarah as the on-camera producer from Facebook’s Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe. She is also a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, social anthropologist, founder and CEO of Common Ground Studios, and the absolute cheeriest person you’ll ever meet! Sarah talks with Mike about their new show, People You Should Know, which will premiere…

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433: Coffee with Mom—That Toy Really Sucks 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

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Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s three-time NYT bestselling mom, is back for a check-in. In this episode you’ll hear about the horrors of hoarding, books you’ll never read, dancin’ chicken, crab pickin’, and a Mother’s Day story about a toy that really sucks! Big thanks to our terrific sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-…

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432: Gene Simmons—The Sun Never Sets on Planet Cool 1:15:54

1M ago1:15:54

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The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and the etymology of the word a**hole. It’s a free-wheeling discussion from Moses to Superman and everything in between. Shout out to our great sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipIntro for FR…

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431: David Bahnsen—Poor Smart and Desperate 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

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David Bahnsen is the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, which manages over seven billion dollars in assets. He’s also a podcaster, author, and Christian intellectual. His book, Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, is simpatico with Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. pledge. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors American-G…

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430: Enrico Colantoni—The Balls on this Guy! 1:34:36

2M ago1:34:36

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Award-winning actor and old friend Rico drops by for a hysterical, if not irreverent, hang with Mike and Chuck, friends he’s had for 40+ years. There is laughter; there are tears, and there is laughter that turns into tears. Warning: Don’t listen while drinking coffee in front of a computer. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com…

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429: Gary Sinise—The Importance of Showing Up 1:21:10

3M ago1:21:10

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The multi-award-winning actor, chronic philanthropist, and all-around outstanding human drops by to talk about his son, Mac Sinise, who sadly passed away January 5, 2024. Gary shares Mac’s story and the musical compositions he left behind, all of which can be found on Resurrection & Revival parts 1 and 2, which are available on vinyl here. The thre…

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428: Mike Albrecht—Got Wood? 1:25:01

3M ago1:25:01

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As a logger and forester, Mike Albrecht knows a lot about wood. He is the two-time president of the American Loggers Council, and he’s on a mission to reintroduce America to one of its most abundant and reliable renewable resources—wood. Mike also speaks to how we can better manage our forests to prevent wildfires. Today’s episode is sponsored by P…

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427: Carlos Whittaker—How Fast is Godspeed? 1:30:46

3M ago1:30:46

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Carlos spent seven weeks without any screens—no phone, no computer, no TV. His newest book, Reconnected, documents that journey filled with monks, Amish, a bobcat, and lots of self-discovery. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch today to a qualifying plan of just $45 per …

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426: Tim Allen Loves the Ballet 2:03:53

3M ago2:03:53

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It’s a compelling hang with the iconic comedian, actor, and renaissance man who takes a deep dive on a myriad of topics, including philosophy, physics, and fire prevention. His new sitcom, Shifting Gears, can be seen on ABC Wednesdays at 8PM.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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425: Darrell Lester—The Eight Letter F Word 1:29:49

4M ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Former vice president of marketing at Publishers Clearing House, Darrell Lester, tells the inside story of how PCH started as a mom & pop shop, meteorically rose to one of the most beloved companies in America, and then was nearly destroyed by bad press and lawsuits because of greed. Darrell witnessed it all and chronicled it in his book, Downfall …

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424: Anson Frericks—Last Call for Bud Light 1:17:28

4M ago1:17:28

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As President of Anheuser-Busch Sales and Distribution, Anson had a front-row seat to witness how and why Bud Light lost its position as the most popular beer in America (as well as $30 billion in market cap) by changing its focus from shareholder profits to stakeholder capitalism and partnering with Dylan Mulvaney. His new book, Last Call for Bud L…

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423: Alex Epstein—On Littering and Underpants 1:31:48

4M ago1:31:48

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Alex Epstein is back! He’s a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle of energy and environmental progress.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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422: Darnell Epps—Where There’s a Pulse There’s a Purpose 1:25:34

4M ago1:25:34

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Darnell is the founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries, a career-building platform for skilled workers. He shares his amazing story of how he grew up in New York public housing, served 17 years in prison, and went on to graduate from Yale Law School the same year he received a diploma in manufacturing technology and machining from Lincoln Tech.…

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421: Edward Ring—What to do About Bass 1:09:18

5M ago1:09:18

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Edward is the co-founder and director of water and energy policy for the California Policy Center. He’s written voluminously on how to fix California’s problems, and he has lots of thoughts about the Los Angeles wildfires: why they happened, who is getting it right, and who is getting it wrong.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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420: Coffee with Mom—Merry Freakin’ Christmas! 1:00:43

5M ago1:00:43

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Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s mom, a.k.a. America’s grandmother is not one for excessive cursing… usually. In this episode, however, she makes an exception. Expect tales from the home, cultural appropriation karaoke, and janky Christmas wishes. This cup of coffee will not disappoint.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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419: Quentin Schultze & NEW STORY—The Story of His Life 1:36:06

6M ago1:36:06

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We begin with a mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span and we conclude with the story of Christmas, the way I heard it. The guest is Quentin Schultze and his book can be found here.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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418: David Alan Arnold—Dead Man’s Curve 1:26:34

6M ago1:26:34

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Multiple Emmy-winning aerial photographer David Alan Arnold has shot World Series, Super Bowls, X-Games, commercials, and movies. But he truly earns his paycheck risking his life on television shows like Survivor, Amazing Race, and especially Deadliest Catch, the show he worked on with Mike Rowe. Dave and Mike share true stories of harrowing flight…

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417: Nikki Stratton—All the Gallant Men 1:26:00

6M ago1:26:00

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Nikki Stratton is the granddaughter of Pearl Harbor survivor Donald Stratton. Donald was a sailor aboard the ill-fated USS Arizona on December 7, 1941, and wrote the book All the Gallant Men to recount the event. Nikki is the sponsor of the soon-to-be-commissioned nuclear submarine SSN Arizona. Every ship in the US Navy has a female sponsor who has…

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416: Nathan Walters—So You Want to be a Builder 1:02:03

6M ago1:02:03

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Oklahoma builder Nathan Walters discusses his unlikely journey to owning his own building business, the virtues and pitfalls of college vs. on-the-job training, and what he’s doing in Oklahoma to encourage high schoolers to consider the trades.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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415: Ronda Paulson—Drinking from a Firehose 1:07:50

6M ago1:07:50

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Ronda and her husband Corey founded Isaiah 117 House to provide a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement in the foster care system. Isaiah 177 House was featured on Mike’s Facebook show, Returning the Favor. Ronda tells how her appearance on the show affected her mission, her life, and especially her health.…

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414: Rob Lowe was Here… Literally! 1:23:42

7M ago1:23:42

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The ‘80s brat-pack teen idol drops by to share tales from his amazing life in film and TV and explain why he loves doing his gameshow The Floor and his podcast Literally!By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China 1:29:21

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism 1:30:50

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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It 1:08:09

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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It! 1:32:44

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434: Sarah Yourgrau—People You Should Know 1:30:51

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433: Coffee with Mom—That Toy Really Sucks 1:07:44

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432: Gene Simmons—The Sun Never Sets on Planet Cool 1:15:54

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431: David Bahnsen—Poor Smart and Desperate 1:16:52

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430: Enrico Colantoni—The Balls on this Guy! 1:34:36

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429: Gary Sinise—The Importance of Showing Up 1:21:10

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428: Mike Albrecht—Got Wood? 1:25:01

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427: Carlos Whittaker—How Fast is Godspeed? 1:30:46

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426: Tim Allen Loves the Ballet 2:03:53

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425: Darrell Lester—The Eight Letter F Word 1:29:49

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424: Anson Frericks—Last Call for Bud Light 1:17:28

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423: Alex Epstein—On Littering and Underpants 1:31:48

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422: Darnell Epps—Where There’s a Pulse There’s a Purpose 1:25:34

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421: Edward Ring—What to do About Bass 1:09:18

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420: Coffee with Mom—Merry Freakin’ Christmas! 1:00:43

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419: Quentin Schultze & NEW STORY—The Story of His Life 1:36:06

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418: David Alan Arnold—Dead Man’s Curve 1:26:34

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417: Nikki Stratton—All the Gallant Men 1:26:00

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416: Nathan Walters—So You Want to be a Builder 1:02:03

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415: Ronda Paulson—Drinking from a Firehose 1:07:50

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414: Rob Lowe was Here… Literally! 1:23:42

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