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The Way I Heard It
The Way I Heard It
The Way I Heard It
Audiobook7 hours

The Way I Heard It

Written by Mike Rowe

Narrated by Mike Rowe

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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About this audiobook

In this New York Times bestselling must-read, executive producer and host of Dirty Jobs Mike Rowe presents a delightfully entertaining, seriously fascinating collection of his favorite episodes from America’s #1 short-form podcast, The Way I Heard It, along with a host of personal memories, ruminations, and insights that will leave you captivated.

The Way I Heard It presents thirty-five mysteries “for the curious mind with a short attention span.” Every one is a trueish tale about someone you know, filled with facts that you don’t. Movie stars, presidents, bloody do-gooders, and villains—they’re all here, waiting to shake your hand, hoping you’ll remember them. Delivered with Mike’s signature blend of charm, wit, and ingenuity, their stories are part of a larger mosaic—a memoir full of surprising revelations, sharp observations, and intimate, behind-the-scenes moments drawn from Mike’s own remarkable life and career.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateOct 15, 2019
ISBN9781508296225
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Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe is best known as the executive producer and host of the hit shows Dirty Jobs, Somebody’s Gotta Do It, and Returning the Favor, for which he won an Emmy. He also hosts the podcast The Way I Heard It, a collection of short stories for the “curious mind with a short attention span.” As CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, Mike has led the effort to close America’s widening skills gap and facilitated the granting of millions of dollars in work ethic scholarships.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Funny stuff. The last story I head live when he told it in houston. Simply hilarious.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I loved every word especially listening to Mike’s voice reading his own written adventures. Wonderfully written stories!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I’ve missed the voice of Paul Harvey like no other in the past decade and still recall so many of his Rest of the Story accounts. A visit with Mike Rowe is as close as can be with the morning commutes with Mr. Harvey, and I’ve enjoyed his tales in these times. Mr. Rowe’s sense of humor is fantastic, and I’ve recommended his book several times even before I could finish it.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Excellent, very enjoyable. Short chapters that give you poignancy, humor & little known facts. Mike's s self deprecating humor will leave you laughing out loud. He's a great story teller & a quick wit. Loved it!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Loved the history, the characters discussed and the real life adventures.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great storytelling and insight from a legend! Rowe does an outstanding job retelling unheard stories of unsung heroes. His voice is warm and reassuring. This is an audiobook I will listen to again and again.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    If you’ve listened to his podcast, it isn’t much different. Fun, interesting, and a bit investigative. Loved it!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Awesome!!! Love Mike Rowe! So interesting and engaging. I plan on buying the book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Hilarious. Mike Rowe is such a gem. So well written, great turn of phrase and an interesting perspective.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Mike does not disappoint. Excellent read. Thanks Mike for a thoroughly entertaining read!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Funny, engaging, self-depricating, and inspiring. Highly recommend.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    An honest review of Mikes life with all the quirks and funniness that you have come to expect from Mike. Worth the read or listen.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Really good stories in the style of the great Paul Harvey, with a little Mike Rowe thrown in for good measure
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Anything Mike Rowe does is worth your time. Part biography part storytelling, hands down amazing.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Simple... you can Never go wrong with Mike Rowe, Excellent!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Easy listen. Humorous (as expected). Rowe does an excellent job reading his own material for audio. Sometimes it's nice to listen to something this uncomplicated without a bunch of characters to keep track of.... Recommended.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I really enjoyed the stories of famous people and Mike too! However, I was listening with my parents and there were a few awkward moments.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Thanks Mike for an amazing book! I loved the show and can’t wait to listen to the podcast!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Love mikes down to earth rendition of the stories… always feel good with him speaking them and his tie in to them
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I enjoyed the heck out of this book...lots of similarities between Mike and my late dad. It was so enjoyable hearing it.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The way Mike can tell a story and intertwine life in a never ending fascinating way is amazing. His voice is the current Paul Harvey of our generation, the appreciation I have for his ability to always to tell it in all honesty is extremely refreshing.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Excellent book from The Dirty Jobs man himself. He had me with Paul Harvey. Highly recommended...SLT
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I have to say this was the best audiobook I have listened to in quite some time. Part of that is due to Mike Rowe's voice. The other part is due to all of the fabulous stories included in the book. I was constantly telling my husband all the cool little tidbits I learned. I pride myself on having lots of little-known knowledge and Mike's book added tremendously to it. In fact, I now have to go look up more info on a couple of the people that were mentioned in it. Thank you Mike Row for several enjoyable days of driving to and from work listening to your soothing voice.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A collection of short stories from Mike Rowe’s life, or as he heard it in third person. A mix of historical tales and with a little splash of autobiography, narrated by Mike himself with his whiskey golden voice.

    I had a great time listening to this at my own pace on my commute to work to pass time time. I am almost 24 years old, but I know these stories will have great replay/rereading value as I get older and my values change.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great book, plenty of laughs & some great insights too.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Paul Harvey would’ve been proud! Very nice job, Mike!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great book, very entertaining but also very educational. Very sad the book ended wanted to keep listening to the stories. Felt like sitting and listening to my grandpa tell stories.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is a very good audiobook narrated by the author who is a professional radio and TV voiceover artist is about 35 interesting stories kind of reminiscent of the late radio commentator Paul Harvey and his feature called the rest of the story enjoyable reading or listening I should say
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Sort of like "The Rest of the Story" with a different twist. There are stories of various people where the identity is hidden till the end, some you may guess. Then Mr. Rowe will add why he thought of this person. It is a good read and very enjoyable.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    If you liked Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story," you'll like this. I'm a huge fan of Mike Rowe and everything he does. "The Way I Heard It" mixes in his favorite stories from his podcast (so if you've heard those episodes, you'll be familiar with the book versions) along with autobiographical anecdotes that in some way tie in to the "mystery stories" you just read. Much of this I knew too because again, I'm a fan. But it's still a fun read and well worth a spot on your bookshelf.