Best Darrell Becker Podcasts (2025)

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Memes That Modify The Weather – Made Ya Think 002 28:40

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17h ago28:40

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Episode 002 dives deeper into the alternative narratives, cultural blind spots, and uncomfortable questions hiding in plain sight. From weather modification programs and government transparency to media narratives, pride, illusions, and the psychology of belief — this episode uses memes, humor, and sharp commentary to challenge the assumptions most…

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

5d ago1:30:05

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

11d ago2:14:35

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

16d ago1:52:26

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

1M ago1:21:16

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

1M ago1:21:51

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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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Memes Make Life More Wonderful – Made Ya Think 001 40:27

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Show Notes & Memes: https://madeyathink.com/myt-episode-001-memes-make-life-more-wonderful/ In this first episode of Made Ya Think, host Darrell Becker dives straight into a mosaic of red pill memes covering government distrust, health choices, economic systems, and the philosophy of free thought. Through humor, cultural references, and pointed cri…

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

2M ago1:06:36

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

2M ago1:33:03

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

2M ago1:32:27

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

2M ago1:34:52

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

3M ago1:15:39

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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

3M ago1:36:03

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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

3M ago1:22:42

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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

4M ago1:02:51

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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

4M ago1:07:46

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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

4M ago1:45:50

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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

4M ago1:31:15

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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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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

5M ago1:37:58

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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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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free 1:32:32

5M ago1:32:32

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New York Times bestselling author Codie Sanchez has a background working in finance but gave up Wall Street for Main Street. She is a blue-collar entrepreneur and investor known for buying and growing "boring" cash-flow businesses like laundromats and car washes. She founded Contrarian Thinking to help others achieve financial freedom through uncon…

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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China 1:23:30

6M ago1:23:30

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Jan Jekielek is a senior editor with The Epoch Times and host of "American Thought Leaders." He has extensively covered the issue of forced organ harvesting in China, particularly concerning Falun Gong practitioners. It is estimated that 60,000 to 100,000 organs annually have been involuntarily extracted from political prisoners in China. Jan's inv…

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism 1:24:44

6M ago1:24:44

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism The perennial character actor villain turned leading man drops by to talk about the first film where he finally gets to kiss the girl at the end, The Last Rodeo—and that girl is played by his wife, Ruvé. Coincidence? Not a chance. That's the only way Neal would do it. Neal also discusses how he secured a retu…

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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It 1:02:24

6M ago1:02:24

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Once named one of Inc. magazine's 10 most admired CEOs, Garry led WD-40 for 25 years. At that time, his leadership and positive corporate culture grew WD-40 into one of the world's most recognized and well-loved brands. In this episode, Garry discusses how he achieved this and why he detailed it in his book, Any Dumbass Can Do It.…

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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It! 1:27:39

6M ago1:27:39

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Amid the tariff wars, Mike sits down with two men whose businesses are NOT affected by foreign supply chains. Josh is a master bladesmith and founder of the Montana Knife Company, and Bayard is founder and CEO of American Giant. Both men are uniquely positioned to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of making products entirely in the United States.…

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Memes That Modify The Weather – Made Ya Think 002 28:40

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Memes Make Life More Wonderful – Made Ya Think 001 40:27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free 1:32:32

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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China 1:23:30

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism 1:24:44

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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It 1:02:24

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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It! 1:27:39