Best Alex Perry On Fire Podcasts (2025)

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Questions I Never Asked My Son: Anger, Healing, and Choosing Compassion 50:48

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Led by his mother Josefine, Alex Perry switches seats for one of his most personal conversations yet. In this deeply honest episode, Josefine guides her son through the emotional landscape of growth, vulnerability, and self-awareness. Together, they talk about anger not as something to suppress but as a tool for understanding and release. Alex open…

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458: Johnny Joey Jones—Mind Your Wake 1:30:05

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In honor of Veterans Day, Mike speaks with co-host of The Big Weekend Show Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny Joey Jones, who served eight years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician in Iraq and Afghanistan—where he lost both legs in the line of duty. These days, he's on a mission to highlight those who serve, from American warfighters to f…

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Don’t Run Back into the Cave – Break those Comfortable Patterns 12:17

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In this solo episode, Alex Perry explores why we sabotage our own growth by retreating to familiar patterns, even when they hurt us. Using powerful analogies about leaving the cave and removing thorns, Alex discusses the fear that comes with positive change, why discomfort is part of the healing process, and how to stay committed to your transforma…

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457: Alex Epstein—Did Bill Gates Change His Mind 49:37

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Mike joins author and energy expert Alex Epstein to discuss Bill Gates' surprising new stance on climate change, the growing clash between "human-centric" and "anti-impact" environmentalism, and how the AI revolution is reshaping global energy demands. They also explore what this shift means for philanthropy, fossil fuels, and the future workforce …

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The Armor We Build: Jennifer Richards on Masculine Energy, Feminine Power, and Professional Identity 1:17:39

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What happens when the drive that made you successful stops serving you? Attorney Jennifer Richards opens up about navigating life in male-dominated spaces, the difference between toxic and healthy masculine energy, and how she's learning to integrate feminine power into her practice. Alex and Jennifer discuss the challenge of removing protective ar…

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456: Gavin de Becker—Forbidden Facts 2:14:35

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Security expert, author, and entrepreneur Gavin de Becker joins us to discuss his newest book, Forbidden Facts: Government Deceit & Suppression About Brain Damage from Childhood Vaccines—a hard-hitting investigation into how government agencies and industry cover up evidence and manipulate public belief. We also discuss the attempted assassination …

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When $14 Million Changes Nothing: Ricky Kidd on Finding Real Freedom 1:11:52

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Alex is back with Ricky Kidd, a man wrongfully imprisoned in Kansas City for 20 years. If you have not listened to our first episode with Ricky, listen ⁠here⁠. Ricky Kidd's $14 million settlement with Kansas City Police Department was record-breaking for Missouri. But as he reveals in this episode: "I don't feel nothing." Learn whyfinancial compens…

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455: Philip Diehl—Flying Over the Hump 1:52:26

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Mike chats with Philip Diehl, the 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and the man behind the most successful coin program in American history—the 50 State Quarters. They talk about the surprising history of the U.S. dollar coin, how a coin gets designed and approved, and the unexpected reason why the mikeroweWORKS Trades Coin—a symbol of American skill …

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The Inner Child You Abandoned: Why Going Back Is the Way Forward 1:25:13

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Most of us have an inner child we stopped listening to years ago and it's costing us our joy, creativity, and connection. In this vulnerable episode, Alex Perry and Jim Cosgrove (award-winning children's musician and author - Mr. Stinky Feet) discuss the challenging work of inner child healing, why childhood trauma shows up in adult patterns, and h…

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454: Amie Ichikawa—You Can't Bring a Vagina to a Penis Fight 1:21:16

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Mike sits down with Amie Ichikawa—former inmate, prison reform advocate, and founder of Woman II Woman, an organization dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of incarcerated women. Amie shares her firsthand experience in the California prison system, the disturbing reality of fully intact men being housed in women's prisons, and the silenc…

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Learn, Earn, Return: Doug Brooks on Leadership and Legacy 59:48

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453: Enes Kanter Freedom—In the Name of Freedom 1:21:51

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NBA player turned human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom shares his remarkable journey growing up in Turkey under an oppressive regime, his rise to NBA stardom, and the high personal cost of speaking out against tyranny. From being exiled by his home country to being effectively blackballed from the NBA, Enes opens up about the courage it takes …

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The Guest Who Changed My Life: Aaron Lazar Returns 1:03:38

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Eight months after our first conversation, Aaron Lazarreturns to share how he's found peace living with ALS through spiritual surrender rather than fighting. We discuss his journey from Broadway actor chasing external success to discovering that miracles happen when you stop pushing and start flowing with life. Aaron reveals there are now 63 docume…

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452: Payton McNabb—Enough of This Crap! 1:06:36

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Mike sits down with former high school volleyballer Payton McNabb, who was knocked unconscious by a spike to the face, delivered by a male competing on the girls' team, and woke up in the middle of a national controversy. What followed wasn't just a concussion and long-term neurological damage. It was a brutal, firsthand lesson in biology, politics…

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Alex Perry in Flow: Your Questions Answered 16:12

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What does it mean to be 'in flow' versus 'on fire'? AlexPerry breaks down the difference and shares why flow is the ultimate goal for sustainable success and happiness. This Q&A episode delivers practical answers about finding work-life balance, letting go of control, breaking freefrom people-pleasing, and navigating career transitions without losi…

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451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now 1:33:03

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Meredith Olson is president of Vela, a nonprofit that funds everyday entrepreneurs who are ditching the traditional school model in favor of something a little more… flexible. Vela doesn't run schools—it supports people creating their own. From homeschool co-ops to microschools in living rooms and libraries, Vela empowers parents, students, and ent…

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When Everything Changes: New Parents On Their Shared Purpose 1:02:34

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Five months into parenthood, Andrew Welker and Bri Forrest are still figuring it out. In this episode of Alex Perry on Fire, they reveal how having baby Goldie changed absolutely everything about their relationship, their identities, and their daily lives. From feeling lonely at their own ranch to questioning who they are now as parents, they share…

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450: Elaine Culotti—California is in Real Trouble 1:32:27

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Serial entrepreneur, lipstick farmer, and season 2 undercover billionaire Elaine Culotti unleashes a no-holds-barred critique of California's downward spiral. From endless red tape and anti-business policies to the sluggish response to the Palisades fire, Elaine argues that leadership under Gavin Newsom has been nothing short of disastrous. She doe…

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The Harder Work: What Comes After Your Breakthrough 47:00

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What nobody tells you about personal growth: the real work often begins after your breakthrough. In this deeply personal episode, Elliott Perry discusses his post-Ayahuasca integration challenges, the difficulty of maintaining stability while seeking growth, and why feeling "good enough" can be harder than pushing through crisis. We explore the par…

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449: Theo Von—A Troubled White 1:34:52

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Comedian, podcaster, and self-described "troubled white" Theo Von joins the party for a candid discussion about the bone he found on his way to the studio, what he was manifesting during the Lion's Portal, and why he loves 'Merica. There's a little wrestling, a little recovery, and lot of talk of a new Mike and Theo Antique Road Show-type show feat…

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We're Back: The Summer That Wasn't a Vacation 18:20

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The Alex Perry on Fire podcast is back and Alex returnswith brutal honesty about why he needed a break. Instead of only beaches and relaxation, his summer became an intense journey of breaking 20-year patterns, learning to slow down from "Ferrari speed," and rebuilding after burnout. This vulnerable comeback episode explores what happens when perso…

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448: Sheree Utash—It's Only the Best School in America 1:15:39

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Mike chats with Dr. Sheree Utash, Ed.D., president of WSU Tech and a national leader in workforce education. They talk about how she reinvented a community college into a national model for workforce development, her role in taking Mike's S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and shaping it into the mikeroweWORKS curriculum, and why she believes skilled trades are key…

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447: Tommy Mello—The Secret Sauce is the Grind 1:36:03

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Tommy Mello founded A1 Garage Door Service—a 100 million-plus-dollar business. Tommy shares how he went from reselling Bowflex, cleaning pools, and painting garage doors to building one of the largest home service companies in the country. He talks about the hustle, the screw-ups, and the systems that helped him scale, including his no-nonsense app…

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446: Nick Searcy—Justify This 1:22:42

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Actor, director, and pseudo-troublemaker Nick Searcy is back! Nick recounts what he saw at the Capitol on January 6 and why he made Capital Punishment and its sequel, The War on Truth. Also discussed is Nick's unfiltered memoir, Justify This: A Career Without Compromise, where he shares stories from his long career in Hollywood, and a new project a…

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445: Coffee with Mom—They Had Their Way with My Right Hip 1:02:51

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America's Grandmother stops by to discuss the haunting melody of Adagio for Strings, dropping one's phone in the toilet, and Peggy's handsy masseuse.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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444: Jack Teetor—Blind Faith to Blind Logic 1:07:46

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Filmmaker Jack Teetor joins to discuss his new documentary, Blind Logic, about his granduncle, Ralph Teetor, who revolutionized the automotive industry. From inventing cruise control to influencing the development of the automatic transmission, Ralph was an automotive visionary, which is ironic since he did all that while being blind since childhoo…

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443: Rick Perry—The Fight of a Lifetime 1:45:50

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Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stops by to talk about two things most folks wouldn't expect in the same sentence—AI data farms and psychedelic therapy. Perry breaks down why the Lone Star State is set to become a digital powerhouse for AI server farms and what that means for energy, jobs, and infrastructure. Then the con…

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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist 1:31:15

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Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she's here to discuss the future of AI and the energy needed to pursue it, the sudden resurgence of interest in the skilled trades and how Pennsylvania is helping lead the way, and her brand-new book, Butler: The Untold Story …

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Elliott Perry: Discovering Happiness Beyond Ego 22:29

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After a year of intensive therapy and inner work, Elliott Perry shares his profound transformation from anxiety-driven success to authentic happiness. He reveals how weekly therapy sessions slowly chipped away at decades of suppressed emotions and childhood programming, leading to a recent experience in Costa Rica that showed him what life looks li…

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441: Jillian Michaels—Keeping It (Very) Real 1:19:11

5M ago1:19:11

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Jillian Michaels is a renowned fitness expert, television personality, podcaster, and bestselling author known most for her role on The Biggest Loser. She has built a global brand around health, wellness, and personal empowerment through fitness.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am 1:37:58

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Arguably America's greatest living playwright, David Mamet, drops by to discuss movies, theater, philosophy, and his new book, The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment, in which he offers sharp insights into American culture, politics, and the art of storytelling. WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS MARKED EXPLICIT as the language gets quite …

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Questions I Never Asked My Son: Anger, Healing, and Choosing Compassion 50:48

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458: Johnny Joey Jones—Mind Your Wake 1:30:05

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Don’t Run Back into the Cave – Break those Comfortable Patterns 12:17

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457: Alex Epstein—Did Bill Gates Change His Mind 49:37

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The Armor We Build: Jennifer Richards on Masculine Energy, Feminine Power, and Professional Identity 1:17:39

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456: Gavin de Becker—Forbidden Facts 2:14:35

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When $14 Million Changes Nothing: Ricky Kidd on Finding Real Freedom 1:11:52

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455: Philip Diehl—Flying Over the Hump 1:52:26

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The Inner Child You Abandoned: Why Going Back Is the Way Forward 1:25:13

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454: Amie Ichikawa—You Can't Bring a Vagina to a Penis Fight 1:21:16

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Learn, Earn, Return: Doug Brooks on Leadership and Legacy 59:48

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453: Enes Kanter Freedom—In the Name of Freedom 1:21:51

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The Guest Who Changed My Life: Aaron Lazar Returns 1:03:38

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452: Payton McNabb—Enough of This Crap! 1:06:36

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Alex Perry in Flow: Your Questions Answered 16:12

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451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now 1:33:03

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When Everything Changes: New Parents On Their Shared Purpose 1:02:34

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450: Elaine Culotti—California is in Real Trouble 1:32:27

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The Harder Work: What Comes After Your Breakthrough 47:00

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449: Theo Von—A Troubled White 1:34:52

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We're Back: The Summer That Wasn't a Vacation 18:20

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448: Sheree Utash—It's Only the Best School in America 1:15:39

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447: Tommy Mello—The Secret Sauce is the Grind 1:36:03

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446: Nick Searcy—Justify This 1:22:42

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445: Coffee with Mom—They Had Their Way with My Right Hip 1:02:51

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444: Jack Teetor—Blind Faith to Blind Logic 1:07:46

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443: Rick Perry—The Fight of a Lifetime 1:45:50

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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist 1:31:15

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Elliott Perry: Discovering Happiness Beyond Ego 22:29

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441: Jillian Michaels—Keeping It (Very) Real 1:19:11

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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am 1:37:58