Mike Rowe's The Story Behind The Story
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Episode 1
The Code Breaker
20 mins
After a mystery about a code breaker intercepting history-changing news, Mike Rowe and an expert explore the hidden impact, surprising consequences, and lasting significance of a breakthrough that changed the world forever.
After a mystery about a code breaker intercepting history-changing news, Mike Rowe and an expert explore the hidden impact, surprising consequences, and lasting significance of a breakthrough that changed the world forever.
Episode 2
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow
20 mins
Mike unravels the mystery of a woman losing her hair—and the unlikely dream that changed her life forever. Then, an expert joins Mike to explore how one personal struggle became a cultural obsession nobody saw coming.
Mike unravels the mystery of a woman losing her hair—and the unlikely dream that changed her life forever. Then, an expert joins Mike to explore how one personal struggle became a cultural obsession nobody saw coming.
Episode 3
He Really Stuck With It
21 mins
Mike tells the tale of a struggling dreamer whose oddball idea refused to let go. Then an expert joins him to unpack the surprising science, psychology, and persistence behind an invention that changed everyday life forever.
Mike tells the tale of a struggling dreamer whose oddball idea refused to let go. Then an expert joins him to unpack the surprising science, psychology, and persistence behind an invention that changed everyday life forever.
Episode 4
Clean Up On Aisle 4
20 mins
Mike shares the story of how an insignificant visit to a small-town grocery store led to world maps being changed forever. An expert joins Mike to delve deeper into the reasons and implications of the world's irreversible changes.
Mike shares the story of how an insignificant visit to a small-town grocery store led to world maps being changed forever. An expert joins Mike to delve deeper into the reasons and implications of the world's irreversible changes.
Episode 5
Can You Be There By Nine
23 mins
Mike tells how an unheralded character actor went to great lengths for a steady role that changed his life—and American pop culture. Then another actor joins Mike to unpack how rare breaks can reshape a career and a life.
Mike tells how an unheralded character actor went to great lengths for a steady role that changed his life—and American pop culture. Then another actor joins Mike to unpack how rare breaks can reshape a career and a life.
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Episode 6
Braving the Elements
24 mins
Mike tells the story of a man who lived in what many called an unlivable environment. Then, Mike is joined by an expert to explore how humans adapt, endure, and sometimes thrive when nature refuses to cooperate.
Mike tells the story of a man who lived in what many called an unlivable environment. Then, Mike is joined by an expert to explore how humans adapt, endure, and sometimes thrive when nature refuses to cooperate.
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Episode 7
The Man Behind the Microphone
20 mins
Mike tells the story of a legendary sportscaster whose quick improvisation shaped more than just the booth. Then an expert joins to explore his life, career, and how his instincts left a surprising, lasting impact on the world.
Mike tells the story of a legendary sportscaster whose quick improvisation shaped more than just the booth. Then an expert joins to explore his life, career, and how his instincts left a surprising, lasting impact on the world.
Aug 11, 2026
Episode 8
Broadswords in a Pit
24 mins
Mike recounts a tale of rivalry and wounded pride that nearly turned deadly. Then an expert joins him to explore the code of honor that once ruled public life—and how one tense standoff may have changed history forever.
Mike recounts a tale of rivalry and wounded pride that nearly turned deadly. Then an expert joins him to explore the code of honor that once ruled public life—and how one tense standoff may have changed history forever.
Aug 18, 2026
Episode 9
The Demoted Deserter
21 mins
Mike tells the story of a rebellious young Marine whose misconduct nearly ended his career before one impossible act of bravery changed everything. Then an expert joins him to explore courage, redemption, and second chances.
Mike tells the story of a rebellious young Marine whose misconduct nearly ended his career before one impossible act of bravery changed everything. Then an expert joins him to explore courage, redemption, and second chances.
Aug 25, 2026
Episode 10
A Standing Ovation
22 mins
Mike tells the story of a young performer in Nazi-occupied Europe whose talent became part of a dangerous fight for freedom. Then an expert joins him to explore quiet courage, resistance, and defiance in unexpected places.
Mike tells the story of a young performer in Nazi-occupied Europe whose talent became part of a dangerous fight for freedom. Then an expert joins him to explore quiet courage, resistance, and defiance in unexpected places.
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