Mike chats with David Keltz, an actor from Baltimore who has assumed the identity of Edgar Allen Poe, and memorized most of his published works.

223: Would You Care to Have Your Head Read?

What started as a series of short mysteries for the curious mind with a short attention span has evolved into enlightening conversations for the not-so-short attention span. Whether it’s a short mystery, a long conversation, or an audio book, The Way I Heard It is a veritable box of chocolates for the ears, because you never know what you’re going to get.

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The three-time NYT bestselling author, a.k.a. Mike’s mom, talks the chosen frozen on Easter Sunday, speaking in tongues, the Key Bridge tragedy, Fort McHenry and Ranger Vince, our expanding universe, great illusionists, and how Peggy gets her vitamin D—doctor’s orders.  Many thanks to our fantastic sponsors Groundworks.com Schedule a free inspection. 3DayBlinds.com/ROWE Buy one get one 50% off LifeVac.net Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase

BONUS COFFEE 383: Nude Sunbathing with America’s Grandmother

The former U.S. Army Green Beret, NYT bestselling author, leadership consultant, and perennial storyteller talks about the division and tribal behavior that permeates our country now, the death of honor, shame, and consequence, and why Alexis de Tocqueville was right when he observed that America succeeds because she puts the individual ahead of the collective. You can  preorder Scott’s newest book here. Big thanks to our great sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. NetSuite.com/Mike Great financing on the number one cloud financial system. AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $30 off their best-selling frame.

382: Individualism Rightly Understood with Scott Mann

A NEW mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span, followed by Mike and Chuck taking a deeper dive into the story’s DOUBLE reveal. That’s right, you get two reveals for the prize of none! Many thanks to our terrific sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $30 off their best-selling frame. BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month!

381: NEW STORY—The Face of an Angel

What does it take to make a traditional flannel shirt in America? According to this New York Times reporter it’s a combination of engineering and artistry. And Steven should know; he wrote the book on it, American Flannel.  Steven explores with us the history of U.S. textile manufacturing and how our thirst for cheaper goods led to the death of small company towns and the creation of the rust belt. Big thanks to our great sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. Groundworks.com to schedule a free inspection. PureTalk.com/Rowe to save 50% off your first month!

Episode 380: American Flannel with Steven Kurutz

The former Wall Street lawyer and current OG podcaster drops by to discuss the latest in Podcastladia, how patternicity and our desire for certainty can lead us to create wild theories, the death of skepticism, honesty in advertising, and what he learned from being kidnapped the first time in Mexico. Yes, there was more than one kidnapping. Shout out to our great sponsors BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! American-Giant.com/mike Use promo code MIKE to get 20% off your order. FieldOfGreens.com Get started with 15% off using promo code: MIKE  

223: Would You Care to Have Your Head Read?

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