This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E416 Mike Rowe

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Nov 8, 2022
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Mike Rowe
Mike Rowe, known for hosting Dirty Jobs and promoting skilled trades, joins the conversation to recount his hilarious and unexpected experiences on set. He shares wild animal encounters and reflects on the quirks of America's workforce evolution. Rowe discusses the importance of vocational training and his foundation's mission to provide scholarships, tackling the challenge of unfilled jobs. Their dialogue also touches on the thrills of dangerous jobs and the joys of hard work, blending humor with valuable insights about opportunity and legacy.
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mikeroweWORKS Foundation

  • Mike Rowe started mikeroweWORKS foundation, which gives work ethic scholarships.
  • It helps people pursue skilled trades without four-year degrees.
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Silo Cleaning

  • Theo Von worked on a farm cleaning silos filled with dead animals and snakes.
  • The experience was terrifying but paid minimum wage.
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Shark Attack

  • Mike Rowe got bitten by a shark while testing a stainless steel shark suit.
  • The experience was terrifying and made him see his life flash before his eyes.
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