Best Josh Albrecht Podcasts (2025)

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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China 1:29:21

2d ago1:29:21

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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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Episode 666 The Return of Muffin Man 1:22:21

4d ago1:22:21

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Did Vader's Dick Survive?, Strokes are Not Good, Getting German Citizenship and Sperm RacesBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism 1:30:50

9d ago1:30:50

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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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Episode 665 Paint Leads to Anger 1:05:10

11d ago1:05:10

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Going to Need More Light, Andor, Switch on the Projector and Will Jobu be at the Open HouseBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It 1:08:09

16d ago1:08:09

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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. Many thanks to ou…

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Episode 664 Welcome to the Rock 1:03:30

19d ago1:03:30

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Reopening Alcatraz, Al Capone Played the Banjo?, Lets Go Stars and Norma BatesBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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T+303: The Trump 2024 Transition (with Mark Albrecht) 53:42

23d ago53:42

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Mark Albrecht joins me to talk about his time on the Trump 2024 Transition Team, the thinking behind some of the policy decisions we’re starting to see in the space and national security spheres, and more. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Joonas, The Astrogators at SEE, Will and Lars from Agile, Theo a…

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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It! 1:32:44

23d ago1:32:44

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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. B…

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T+302: A Tour of Marotta Controls 1:38:45

25d ago1:38:45

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We take a tour of Marotta Controls in Montville, New Jersey, to see how they work, how they develop, produce, and test products at rate, and we learn about the most feared topic in space—valves! This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Joonas, Josh from Impulse, Heiko, Donald, Stealth Julian, Warren, Kris, Fra…

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Episode 663 Home Renovations Continue 1:05:02

26d ago1:05:02

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Connor Hellebuyck Sucks, Screw Painting, Dark Bathroom and Physical 4KBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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T+301: Hypersonics and Constellations (with Caleb Henry) 42:05

28d ago42:05

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Caleb Henry, Director of Research at Quilty Space, joins me to talk megaconstellations, the hypersonics industry, and more. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Joonas, Josh from Impulse, Heiko, Donald, Stealth Julian, Warren, Kris, Frank, Steve, Bob, Better Every Day Studios, The Astrogators at SEE, Joaki…

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434: Sarah Yourgrau—People You Should Know 1:30:51

1M ago1:30:51

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You may know Sarah as the on-camera producer from Facebook’s Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe. She is also a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, social anthropologist, founder and CEO of Common Ground Studios, and the absolute cheeriest person you’ll ever meet! Sarah talks with Mike about their new show, People You Should Know, which will premiere…

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Episode 662 Paint it Black 1:15:48

1M ago1:15:48

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Ceilings Suck, That is a Long Roller, Velvet Ropes to Seal Off Bathroom and Let's Go Blues!!By Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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433: Coffee with Mom—That Toy Really Sucks 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

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Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s three-time NYT bestselling mom, is back for a check-in. In this episode you’ll hear about the horrors of hoarding, books you’ll never read, dancin’ chicken, crab pickin’, and a Mother’s Day story about a toy that really sucks! Big thanks to our terrific sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-…

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Episode 661 Time to Paint 1:05:24

1M ago1:05:24

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Lining the Walls With Movie Posters, The Blues Wall is Staying, Will the Frame Fit? and 3D on the XGIMI Aura 2By Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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T+300: Isaacman’s Confirmation Hearing, NASA and NOAA Budgets, NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2 Awards 26:48

1M ago26:48

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Jared Isaacman was in Congress for a confirmation hearing for his nomination as NASA Administrator, which was followed up by reports of huge proposed budget cuts at NASA and NOAA. And as expected, SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin all received awards for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers…

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432: Gene Simmons—The Sun Never Sets on Planet Cool 1:15:54

1M ago1:15:54

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The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and the etymology of the word a**hole. It’s a free-wheeling discussion from Moses to Superman and everything in between. Shout out to our great sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipIntro for FR…

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Episode 660 Silver Screen in the House 1:14:27

2M ago1:14:27

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Pre Tariff Buys, Entertainment Center Build, XGIMI Aura 2 and Death of a UnicornBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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431: David Bahnsen—Poor Smart and Desperate 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

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David Bahnsen is the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, which manages over seven billion dollars in assets. He’s also a podcaster, author, and Christian intellectual. His book, Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, is simpatico with Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. pledge. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors American-G…

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Episode 659 Fascism Fever 1:20:17

2M ago1:20:17

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Watch Out for Ball Pain, Fuck Tariffs, Time to Pump and Putin's Limo Goes BoomBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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T+299: Starliner, According to Butch and Suni (with Eric Berger) 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Eric Berger of Ars Technica joins me to talk about his recent interviews with Butch and Suni in the aftermath of their flight, the update NASA put out about Starliner, and how it all lands from where we are now. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Ryan, David, Theo and Violet, Fred, Steve, Warren, The Ast…

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Episode 658 Super Aging 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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Let's Go Blues, Switching it Up, Z Biotic Update and Vacation Days Around the WorldBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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430: Enrico Colantoni—The Balls on this Guy! 1:34:36

2M ago1:34:36

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Award-winning actor and old friend Rico drops by for a hysterical, if not irreverent, hang with Mike and Chuck, friends he’s had for 40+ years. There is laughter; there are tears, and there is laughter that turns into tears. Warning: Don’t listen while drinking coffee in front of a computer. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com…

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Episode 657 Thirteenth Anniversary 1:08:46

2M ago1:08:46

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A Walk Down Memory Lane, Will I Get Deported?, Go Home Terry and How Did That Screwdriver Get There?By Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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429: Gary Sinise—The Importance of Showing Up 1:21:10

2M ago1:21:10

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The multi-award-winning actor, chronic philanthropist, and all-around outstanding human drops by to talk about his son, Mac Sinise, who sadly passed away January 5, 2024. Gary shares Mac’s story and the musical compositions he left behind, all of which can be found on Resurrection & Revival parts 1 and 2, which are available on vinyl here. The thre…

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Episode 656 Eat a Dick Cake 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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Tornado Damage, Heat the Dick Cake First, Binging Always Sunny and PC FrozeBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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T+298: Eric Schmidt Takes Over at Relativity, Rocket Lab Plans Mynaric Acquisition 20:05

3M ago20:05

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Eric Schmidt has taken a majority stake in Relativity and will serve as its CEO, so this is a good time to check in on their plans. Rocket Lab is planning to acquire Mynaric, and I have a theory I felt like I needed to float. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Matt, Donald, Frank, David, Lee, Will and La…

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428: Mike Albrecht—Got Wood? 1:25:01

3M ago1:25:01

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As a logger and forester, Mike Albrecht knows a lot about wood. He is the two-time president of the American Loggers Council, and he’s on a mission to reintroduce America to one of its most abundant and reliable renewable resources—wood. Mike also speaks to how we can better manage our forests to prevent wildfires. Today’s episode is sponsored by P…

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Episode 655 Go With the Flow 1:05:37

3M ago1:05:37

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Relax Fox No New Cat, Yogurt for Alcoholics, Creamy Head and How Much Should You Plan for a Trip?By Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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T+297: Firefly Blue Ghost 1, Intuitive Machines IM-2, SpaceX Starship Flight 8 (with Josh Dinner) 52:20

3M ago52:20

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Josh Dinner of Space.com joins me to talk about a wild week in space—Firefly’s Blue Ghost 1, Intuitive Machines’ IM-2, SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8, Rocket Lab announcements, and more. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Stealth Julian, Kris, Heiko, Pat, Jan, Warren, Josh from Impulse, Ryan, Lee, Joel, Davi…

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T+296: Jim Bridenstine on Space Policy 25:56

3M ago25:56

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Former Congressman and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine joins me to talk space policy, then and now: CLPS, Commercial Space Stations, Artemis, international partnerships, and more. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Stealth Julian, Kris, Heiko, Pat, Jan, Warren, Josh from Impulse, Ryan, Lee, Joel, Davi…

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Episode 654 Returning to Deutschland 1:06:06

3M ago1:06:06

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Booing Canada, That One Time in Germany, Oktoberfest Records and LederhosenBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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427: Carlos Whittaker—How Fast is Godspeed? 1:30:46

3M ago1:30:46

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Carlos spent seven weeks without any screens—no phone, no computer, no TV. His newest book, Reconnected, documents that journey filled with monks, Amish, a bobcat, and lots of self-discovery. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch today to a qualifying plan of just $45 per …