Best Walter Pearce Podcasts (2025)

1
Chestertonian-style Parenting, with Theresa Martin 39:45

7d ago39:45

39:45

Grettelyn speaks with Theresa Martin about "untamed children," the topic of her talk for the annual Chesterton conference! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Learn more about Theresa and WCI: https://jp2rule.com/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook…

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

7d ago1:32:44

1:32:44

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…

1
Chesterton and Sir Walter Scott 35:11

14d ago35:11

35:11

Joe and Lee speak with Don Flanagan, a retire English professor and co-leader of the St. Paul Chesterton Society, about his talk for the annual Chesterton conference on G.K. Chesterton and Sir Walter Scott! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ University Faculty for Life: https://www.uff…

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

14d ago1:30:51

1:30:51

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…

1
Acadians, Cajuns, and Catholic History, with Chris Check 43:39

21d ago43:39

43:39

Joe speaks with Christopher Check, president of Catholic Answers, about his upcoming talk for the annual Chesterton conference on the history of the Acadian people and their expulsion. Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Visit Catholic Answers at http://catholic.com/ FOLLOW US Instagram…

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

21d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

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-…

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

26d ago1:15:54

1:15:54

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…

1
Chesterton and the Saints 28:45

28d ago28:45

28:45

Joe speaks with Professor David Deavel of the University of St. Thomas, Houston, about Chesterton and the Saints, the theme of this summer's Chesterton conference, and the topic of David's talk! Join us July 24-26 in New Orleans to learn more about this fascinating and edifying subject! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.or…

1
Chesterton and Croatia 34:48

1M ago34:48

34:48

Grettelyn and Joe interview Nikola Bolsec from the Chesterton Society in Croatia and a speaker at this summer's conference. He discusses how he and other Croatians have experienced Chesterton, and a bit about his Father Brown Card game. Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ More about Cro…

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

1M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

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…

1
God is NOT Dead: Chesterton and Nietzsche 47:37

1M ago47:37

47:37

Grettelyn and Joe interview Ted Janiszewski from Saint Irenaeus Ministries, a speaker who will be joining us this summer, July 24-26 in New Orleans! Hear a little of what Ted will have to say about Chesterton and Nietzsche. Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Saint Irenaeus Ministries: …

1
Joseph Pearce on Longfellow's "Evangeline" - Conference Preview! 35:49

2M ago35:49

35:49

Grettelyn and Joe interview Joseph Pearce, a popular conference speaker, who will be joining us this summer, July 24-26 in New Orleans! Hear a little of what Joseph will be speaking about regarding Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem, Evangeline. Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ F…

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

2M ago1:34:36

1:34:36

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…

1
Going on Pilgrimage: Lent and Beyond 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

Joe and Grettelyn speak with Society Chaplain, Father Spencer Howe, about some opportunities for pilgrimage that the Society is offering, but also about the spirituality and theology of pilgrimage, especially in the season of Lent. If you're interested in joining the Society pilgrimage to Merrie Englands, visit our partner at ProRomeTours: https://…

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

2M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

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…

1
Chesterton, Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby at 100 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Joe is joined by colleague Lee Sondeno to geek out about F. Scott Fitzgerald, the jazz age, The Great Gatsby, Chesterton and more! Join this fun conversation, and join the reprise in New Orleans this summer! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Music credit: Composition: traditional; Per…

1
428: Mike Albrecht—Got Wood? 1:25:01

2M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

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…

1
SPECIAL EPISODE: Summer Conference Sneak Peek with Dale Ahlquist 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

Dale joins the show to talk about this summer's Chesterton conference, July 24-26 in New Orleans! It's a veritable Mardi Gras party for the podcast. Be sure to stick around until the end of the episode for a fun game, and test your knowledge of cajun cuisine! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-con…

1
Grow in Virtue this Lent with G.K. Chesterton! 29:26

3M ago29:26

29:26

Grettelyn is joined by Jen Finke to talk about this year's daily Lenten reflection series on the theme of the virtues. Learn more or sign up at https://www.chesterton.org/lent-and-eastertide-2025/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/ches…

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

3M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

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 …

1
426: Tim Allen Loves the Ballet 2:11:57

3M ago2:11:57

2:11:57

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. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors NetSuite.com/Mike Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning fo…

1
Chesterton and Football? Reading "The Arena" 27:38

3M ago27:38

27:38

Joe reflects on Chesterton's poem, "The Arena" as an object lesson in reading Chesterton and taking a Chestertonian view of the world (including things like the Super Bowl). To read Joe's annotations of the poem, visit https://www.joegrabowski.com/arena.html. FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.fac…

1
425: Darrell Lester—The Eight Letter F Word 1:36:19

3M ago1:36:19

1:36:19

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 …

1
J.R.R. Tolkien, Liturgy, Theology, and Myth - with Dr. Ben Reinhard 34:18

3M ago34:18

34:18

Joe speaks with Dr. Ben Reinhard, author of a new book, "The High Hallow: Tolkien's Liturgical Imagination," from Emmaus Road Publishing. Learn more about #Chesterton and #Tolkien and what #Lewis called "the mythical radiance resting on our theology." To buy the book, https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-high-hallow-tolkiens-liturgical-imagination/…

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

3M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

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…

1
The Dumb Ox and the Prince of Paradox - Chesterton and Aquinas 40:35

3M ago40:35

40:35

Joe geeks out with colleague, Jen Finke, about G.K. Chesterton and Saint Thomas Aquinas! To buy the book, visit https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/st-thomas-aquinas/ Read a chapter online here: https://www.chesterton.org/approach-to-thomism/ Learn more from Dale Ahlquist, here: https://www.chesterton.org/lecture-67/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https…

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

3M ago1:31:48

1:31:48

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

1
A Chesterton Academy Experience - Martin Saints Classical High School 32:21

4M ago32:21

32:21

Joe and Grettelyn speak with Deacon Chris Roberts, co-founder and President of Martin Saints Classical High School, a Chesterton Academy about the experience of founding a school, the difference of the Chesterton curriculum, and more! Learn more: https://www.martinsaintsclassical.org/ https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https…

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

4M ago1:25:34

1:25:34

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.…

1
How Do You Say "Heehaw" in Latin? 27:01

4M ago27:01

27:01

Joe and Grettelyn speak about the medieval "Festum Asinorum," the "Feast of Asses," which was celebrated on January 14th, and they discuss its very Chestertonian qualities. They also read Chesterton's great poem, "The Donkey," in honor of the Feast! To read the Catholic Encyclopedia article cited in the episode, visit https://www.newadvent.org/cath…

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

4M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

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

1
Dr. Karin Öberg on the Star of Bethlehem and more! 41:52

4M ago41:52

41:52

Joe and Grettelyn speak with Karin Öberg about her conversion experience, the influence of C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton, the relation of faith and reason in science, and get an astronomer's views on the Star of Bethlehem! Check out our whole Advent & Christmastide series playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8wkRUR11ar3uer8l1EJ0S9h…

1
A Chestertonian New Year's Eve! 40:55

4M ago40:55

40:55

Grettelyn and Joe celebrate the coming New Year with their colleague, Tyler Blanski, chatting about paradox, resolutions, hope, fear, and the pronunciation of words! Make a special year-end gift to the Society: https://give.chesterton.org/campaign/hope-for-the-year-ahead/c650439 Check out our whole Advent & Christmastide series playlist: https://ww…

1
A Chestertonian Christmas Eve 35:12

5M ago35:12

35:12

Grettelyn and Joe speak about ... Christmas! And how the Chestertons celebrated it. They also share some of their favorite Chestertonian Christmas poetry. Hear Mark Nowakowski's Chesterton Carol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1USODh49NU FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanC…

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

5M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

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

1
Keeping Christmas Well, with Kendra Tierney Nortion 45:28

5M ago45:28

45:28

Grettelyn and Joe speak with Kendra Tierney Norton of Catholic All Year ( @KendraTierneyCAY ) about keeping Advent and Christmas well and some of the traditions and customs you can try in your own home! Kendra's website: https://catholicallyear.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrx2W0qQhrHCYY4NNMn1Ltg To sign up for the Society's daily…

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

5M ago1:36:06

1:36:06

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

1
Christmas is Pagan! (And Other Myths) 40:47

5M ago40:47

40:47

Grettelyn and Joe speak about some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding Christmas, and how we can respond to them (with Chesterton's help)! To sign up for the Society's daily Advent quotations from Chesterton, along with reflections and Scriptures on which to meditate, visit https://www.chesterton.org/advent OTHER LINKS: G.K. Chesterton, "Th…

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

5M ago1:26:34

1:26:34

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…

1
Saint Nicholas, Santa, and Father Christmas 42:51

5M ago42:51

42:51

Grettelyn and Joe speak with their colleague, Tyler Blanski, about Saint Nicholas, why Father Christmas shows up in Narnia, what Jupiter has to do with it, and more! To sign up for the Society's daily Advent quotations from Chesterton, along with reflections and Scriptures on which to meditate, visit https://www.chesterton.org/advent FOLLOW US Inst…

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

5M ago1:26:00

1:26:00

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…

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

5M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

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

1
A Liturgical Look at Advent and Christmastide 39:26

6M ago39:26

39:26

Grettelyn and Joe speak with Father Spencer Howe, Chaplain and Vice-Chair of the Society of G.K. Chesterton, about how to prepare for Advent and Christmas! To sign up for the Society's daily Advent quotations from Chesterton, along with reflections and Scriptures on which to meditate, visit https://www.chesterton.org/advent FOLLOW US Instagram: htt…

1
Chesterton, Children, and the Theology of the Body 44:11

6M ago44:11

44:11

Grettelyn speaks with Laurie Walsh about service, motherhood, Chesterton, and the Theology of the Body! FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop…

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

6M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

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.…

1
Pictures, Poetry and Paradox with Jen Finke 32:01

6M ago32:01

32:01

Grettelyn is joined by Society photographer, Jen Finke, who talks about seeing Chesterton conferences through her unique lens and shares some of her favorite Chesterton poems! FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Con…

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

6M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

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

1
ANNOUNCEMENT: No New Episode This Week 0:32

6M ago0:32

0:32

In light of US Election Day, there is no new episode of Uncommon Sense this week. Tune in next week for a new episode, and in the meantime feel free to check out the archive at chesterton.org/uncommonsense!By Society of G. K. Chesterton

1
413: Clinton Romesha—It Doesn’t Get Better 1:27:19

6M ago1:27:19

1:27:19

In 2009, Clint was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle of Kamdesh during the Afghan War, which he recalls in his book, Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor, a New York Times bestseller. For Veterans Day, Clint shares his insights into why his outpost was a deathtrap, his efforts to prevent veteran suicide, and his su…