9: The Longshot

Andy Stumpf knows what it takes to operate when everything goes wrong. A former Navy SEAL who served with SEAL Team Six, Stumpf spent 17 years in the military, including a tour as a BUD/S instructor responsible for training hundreds of aspiring SEALs. He was also shot at close ra ... Show More

What happens when your son drops out of MIT at 19, starts a defense company in his twenties, and sets out to reinvent the way America builds weapons? If you're Tamara Thornton, you get a job. In this episode, Mike sits down with the Head of Marketing and Communications at Mach In ... Show More

What do a Home Depot employee and a satellite have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Mike Rowe talks with two CEOs about the people and technology quietly building the future around us. First, Mike sits down with Ted Decker, CEO of The Home Depot, to talk abo ... Show More

<p>“What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” - Charles Bukowski</p> 

We've all heard the tall tales and urban legends around the campfire. Some passed down from generation to generation, yet never with an actual eye-witness. But when faced with those terrible things yourself - you become a true believer. And if you can't convince anyone else, then ... Show More

To build a fire one first needs a spark. 

This week's episode is all about the terrifying element of fire. First, Sapphire tells the true story of a girl with special gifts. Then, she shares a camp counselor's campfire story, investigates mysterious blazes, and explains the origins of a Thai ghost. Learn more about your ... Show More

<p>Today's show is a real life personal story about fire fighting and what it means. What areas of your life are you fire fighting?</p> 

<p>“What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.”<br>― Charles Bukowski</p> 

There are time when you may have thoughts that make you feel like you're winning at life, like you're on fire. Those thoughts give you courage and allow you to do the thing you need to do to gain the confidence you need to succeed. So ask yourself, what are the thoughts that give ... Show More