The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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.

He was willing to play the white-man's game - he just wished they had told him the rules first.

It was the trial of the century - that no one remembers.

A father and a son with more than just bars between them.

He was notoriously proficient in his field and his advice was priceless – he just didn’t make house calls. 

Saul's nephew kept a secret his entire career - you could do that back then.

Only problem is - it's not Bobby's bacon.

Eddie was really good at blowing smoke.

The story of a slightly subversive student with a taste for gin.

The family business was brutal - but this Babe wanted in.

His personal proclivities seemed to trigger women – so he had to keep them a secret.

When you're in the back of an ambulance in the middle of a snowstorm - every second counts.

How to make a billion dollars and remain absolutely calm.

When the time came to fight for their King, these knights were prepared to show the enemy what they were made of.

Henry Junior just wanted to get out of Henry Senior's famous shadow.

No matter how bad your habits, this dentist can stop your pain - guaranteed! 

Take it from mother - never underestimate the power of a little make-up, properly applied.

The consequences of her choice would forever change the world.

This aspiring songwriter was a family man who really wanted to be famous. 

Because necessity is actually the mother of investment. 

She had tons of suitors because men knew that with her - anything was possible.

Mike tells a very personal story of the King that changed his life.  

Caesar's ride that changed the course of Western Civilization. 

But only if the spirit moves you.

The melody was sweet, but the lyrics were too painful to sing.

What do you get when you cross a Private, a General, a lawyer, a doctor and two teenagers?  Something worth standing for.

When all is lost and the end is near - why not have a drink... or several.

Captain Cooper was asked to do the impossible - But he found it impossible not to try.

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night could keep this 60 year-old mailman from finally receiving his due.

Bill was known for creating unforgettable car chases - but there was one chase he wished he could forget.  

Sometimes choosing the right words means not sticking to the script.

He flew into history - thanks to a nervous mother with the old-fashioned name.

His formula saved millions from starvation - among other things.

John loved Peggy so much he would do anything for her... including this!

Mr. Akai had a secret - and every kid in the neighborhood knew it.

In a competition like this - every inch counts.

The greatest World's Fair on the planet - and it all started with shoveling horse poo.

Bob was a Mad Man who could sell anything - but this new product gave him a terrible headache.  

How a mild mannered middle-school band teacher terrified America. 

You know his name - now you'll know why.

Melvin's Stories always had a surprise ending - this one surprised even Melvin.

Don't like your job?  Just invent something that does it for you.

"Work hard, tell the truth, and don't be late for supper."

You can stand, but don't you dare applaud.

Choose them wisely or deal with the consequences.  

This groundbreaking agent had the world's most unique client.  And he took him straight to the top.

Neat trick, but can you copyright it?

Please sir, can I have some more?

A showdown between a pious governor a righteous crowd - what could possibly do wrong? 

Thanksgiving isn't complete without a second helping of Presidential election politics.

His ear for hearing patterns served him well.

Who knew cartoon characters could be so litigious?

Sometimes, all you can do is watch.

He couldn't change the people, so he changed the world.

How a perfectly tied Windsor knot led to a date with the gallows.

War is hell, but the paperwork is intolerable.

How his sweet tooth changed your life.

When no one wants your product, don't change the product, change the name.

I don't want to split hairs, but EVERYONE should know this woman's name.

Even the President can't help this guy catch a break.

The craziest prison break story you've never heard of.

Donnie has a secret... and it's a doozie.

Their escape from an overbearing family really put them on the map.

Who will sing the praises of the famous warrior who refused to fight.

Why Fred's kids stopped for a snack on the way to his funeral.

A most unlikely path to becoming one of the greatest voices of all time.

Al didn't want to make toys, he just wanted to fly.

He loved her so much he gave her his job.

She was plucked from the streets and catapulted to fame.

Sometimes in life, it's better not to stick to the script.

His music career really blew up.

They say the truth will set you free, but in this case, it was a little white lie.

No one has ever matched his record, and no one knows his name.

He didn't like the quiet, so he made sure we all could pump up the volume.

The most expensive theme park there never was.

Sometimes the only way to prove your worth, is with a trial by fire.

The most recognizable face that no one wanted to hire.

She believes her husband is a genius. The only problem, no one else does. How her road trip changed everything – for YOU!

It was a cold, dark night on the field of battle – and one man had the perfect plan to strike back at the enemy.

He found his voice and defined a generation. And he owes it all to a little piece of fruit. 

Was he a lunatic or a genius? Sometimes it's hard to tell, especially when you're telling the world that doctors are killing their patients.

How did the clerks in a modest grocery store change the world as we know it?

He had the talent. He had the charisma. He had the looks. But without one little change, he'd never be the household name he is today.

A kiss from her helped win the war. But her real assets changed the world as we know it.

What inspired this series of short mysteries for the curious mind? Mike Rowe reveals the inspiration behind the new podcast.