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8 Episodes 2015 - 2015
Episode 1
Thu, Apr 9, 2015
Mike Rowe is in Chicago to spend time with bullfighters. Later, he is off to learn the art of making craft chocolate before paying a visit to President Lincoln.

Episode 2
Thu, Apr 16, 2015
Mike Rowe meets with Chad Pregracke, the man who made it his life's work to clean up America's waterways. Later, Mike discovers the art of ice sculpting in Wisconsin and travels to Pine, Colorado to try blacksmithing.

Episode 3
Thu, Apr 23, 2015
Mike explores a cross between wrestling and burlesque, heads to Wisconsin to learn ice curling, and turns recycled glass into his very own masterpiece.

Episode 4
Thu, May 7, 2015
Mike learns rock climbing before meeting the most enthusiastic park ranger on Planet Earth, visits Fort McHenry in Baltimore, and then he is off to change into his Speedos for a history lesson.

Episode 5
Thu, May 14, 2015
Mike gets behind the wheel of a monster truck, tries his hand as a punk rock bike polo player, and joins a forager in the pursuit of ingredients for a feast.

Episode 6
Thu, May 21, 2015
Mike works with the Navy Seabees to build a bridge, tries his hand at medieval sword fighting, and emerges himself in Edgar Allan Poe history.

Episode 7
Thu, May 28, 2015
Mike participates in an ice rescue mission in the Windy City, learns the ins and outs of Russian/Turkish bathouses, and takes a chance with voodoo culture.

Episode 8
Thu, Jun 4, 2015
Mike gets schooled in the history of low riders while in East L.A., meets the master of cigar box guitars in Jackson, Mississippi, and crafts a unique bobblehead in Georgia.

Episode 9
Fri, Jan 12, 2024
Mike joins the Chicago Fire Department, Engine 13 and learns firsthand how they perform ice rescues while swimming in icy waters
Episode 10
Fri, Oct 27, 2023
In his hometown of Baltimore, Mike visits Edgar Allen Poe and meets Poe impersonator David Keltz, who has committed over 50,00 of Poe's words to memory
Episode 11
Fri, May 12, 2023
In Madison, Wisconsin Mike Stumbles into Steve's Curling Supplies where he gets taught the game of curling by an Olympic coach and competitor, then he tests his skills in a grueling match at the Madison Curling Club.
Episode 12
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
At Baltimore's Fort McHenry, Mike meets a man who absolutely LOVES his job, Park Ranger, Vince Vaise, otherwise known as the Cheif Interpreter. If Vince can't get you interested in learning history, no one can.
Episode 13
Wed, Jun 7, 2023
Before dawn, Mike arrives in DeLand, Florida, to join the "When Pigs Fly" club. He rides in a pig-shaped hot air balloon, learning its history. Later, at Wallaby Ranch, Mike experiences the literal ups and downs of hang gliding.
Episode 14
Wed, May 24, 2023
Mike learns to rope and ride at a working cattle ranch in Raymer, Colorado that also caters to tourist. Mike gets to know Tom and Darcy Carr who used to vacation but now own the place.
Episode 15
Fri, Sep 8, 2023
Mike literally get schooled by legendary drag racing instructor Roy Hill.
Episode 16
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
Mike visits the Derby Dolls, a female roller derby club in San Diego, and trains with member "Isabelle Ringer," "Slamuri," and "Bo Toxic," who endow Mike with the skater name "Skid Rowe."
Episode 17
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
Mike works with Washed Ashore, a nonprofit turning Oregon beach trash into nautical-themed art. Then he meets the brothers behind Matthew 25, aiding those affected by Cedar Rapids' devastating 2008 flood.
Episode 18
Fri, Oct 13, 2023
Mike joins adrenaline jockeys Fran Honeywell and Fred Schroeder, co-founders of the Gravity Car Race Club and MISFITS (Maryland Independent Soapbox Federation and Incline Trial Society), and competes in dangerous downhill racing.
Episode 19
Fri, Jun 9, 2023
Mike spends the day with former political reporter turned professional forager, Hank Shaw who gets his food off the grid by hunting, fishing, and foraging.
Episode 20
Fri, May 3, 2024
Equestrian and Olympic hopeful Lauren Billys gives Mike a dressage lesson, dressing him in proper attire. Then Mike learns all about the Kentucky Derby from Corey Lanerie, one of the winningest jockeys.