Best Justin Lester Podcasts (2025)

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. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe Post a job for FREE. K12.com/ROWE Find a tuit…

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Episode 432 - Hank Weldon, Chris Johnston and Andrew Loberg 50:27

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Hank Weldon, Chris Johnston and Andrew Loberg join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am 1:47:01

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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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Episode 431 - Fisher Anaya, Dave Johnson and Glenn Cale 50:09

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Fisher Anaya, Dave Johnson and Glenn Cale join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free 1:39:30

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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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Episode 430 - Carl Jocumsen, Jason Christie and Jimmy Houston 50:05

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Carl Jocumsen, Jason Christie and Jimmy Houston join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 429 - John Crews, Justin Hamner and Mark Menendez 50:05

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John Crews, Justin Hamner and Mark Menendez join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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

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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 428 - Pat Schlapper, Patrick Walters and Ronnie Moore 50:05

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Pat Schlapper, Patrick Walters and Ronnie Moore join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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

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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 427 - Tucker Smith, Paul Marks and Trey McKinney 50:05

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Tucker Smith, Paul Marks and Trey McKinney join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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

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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 426 - Gene Gilliland, Hank Weldon and Trey Swindle 50:34

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Gene Gilliland, Hank Weldon and Trey Swindle join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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

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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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Episode 425 - Paul Marks, Tucker Smith and Luke Palmer 50:16

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Paul Marks, Tucker Smith and Luke Palmer join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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

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

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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 424 - Trey McKinney, Brandon Lester and Kyle Welcher 50:16

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Trey McKinney, Brandon Lester and Kyle Welcher join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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

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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 423 - John Crews and Casey Scanlon 50:18

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John Crews and Casey Scanlon join host Thom Abraham in this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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

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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 422 - Hunter Shryock, Jake Whitaker and Drew McNutt 50:32

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Hunter Shryock, Jake Whitaker and Drew McNutt join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 421 (Bassmaster Classic Special) - Easton Fothergill, Trey McKinney and Lee Livesay 50:32

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Easton Fothergill, Trey McKinney and Lee Livesay join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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430: Enrico Colantoni—The Balls on this Guy! 1:28:44

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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.By They Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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125: Talia Lavin on Wild Faith and the Ritualized Violence of Evangelical Childhood 1:24:11

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Talia Lavin joins the VCW to talk about her new book Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America. We talk about the Satanic Panic, Dr. Dobson's influence in creating generations of evangelical families built on ritualized violence, and how that has led to so many Americans embracing authoritarianism. Follow her on Bluesky: @swordsjew…

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Episode 420 - Don Day, Dan Quinn and Bob Cobb 50:20

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Don Day, Dan Quinn and Bob Cobb join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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429: Gary Sinise—The Importance of Showing Up 1:15:07

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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 419 - Laker Howell, Chris Zaldain and Mark Zona 51:00

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Laker Howell, Chris Zaldain and Mark Zona join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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428: Mike Albrecht—Got Wood? 1:19:12

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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.…

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124: Katherine Stewart: Money, Lies, and God 1:09:05

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Katherine Stewart (The Power Worshippers) returns to discuss her latest book Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, which details the rise and increasing influence of anti-democratic forces on the right - who they are, who's funding them, and what they are doing to fundamentally reshape America. We talk about "cult…

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Episode 418 - Brandon Palaniuk, John Garrett and David Gaston 50:10

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Brandon Palaniuk, John Garrett and David Gaston join this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 417 - Bill Lowen, Jay Przekurat and Shane LeHew 50:24

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Bill Lowen, Jay Przekurat and Shane LeHew join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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123: Our Favorite Movies of 2024 with Jeffrey Overstreet and Melissa Tamminga 2:40:00

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Our 5th annual pre-Oscars look at at our favorite films of the past year is back and we managed to cover them all in only one (long) episode this time. Film critic, professor, and author Jeffrey Overstreet joins as usual, and we also have first-time VCW guest, film critic and programming director of The Pickford Film Center, Melissa Tamminga. We di…

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427: Carlos Whittaker—How Fast is Godspeed? 1:26:34

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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.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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Episode 416 - Jack Wagner, Chris Miller and Dave Mercer 50:07

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Jack Wagner, Chris Miller and Dave Mercer join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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122: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and DOGE with Tori Williams Douglass 1:23:14

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In our first episode since November, Tori Williams Douglass returns to the VCW hall to talk about *gestures wildly* allllll that, with a particular emphasis on the stated goal of the Trump administration to destroy Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and their efforts thus far to do that. Follow Tori on Bluesky: @toriglass.bsky.social Listen to her p…

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426: Tim Allen Loves the Ballet 2:03:53

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It’s a compelling hang with the iconic comedian, actor, and renaissance man who takes a deep dive on a myriad of topics, including philosophy, physics, and fire prevention. His new sitcom, Shifting Gears, can be seen on ABC Wednesdays at 8PM.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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Episode 415 - Scott Canterbury, John Cox and Neil Paul 50:31

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Scott Canterbury, John Cox and Neil Paul join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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425: Darrell Lester—The Eight Letter F Word 1:29:49

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Former vice president of marketing at Publishers Clearing House, Darrell Lester, tells the inside story of how PCH started as a mom & pop shop, meteorically rose to one of the most beloved companies in America, and then was nearly destroyed by bad press and lawsuits because of greed. Darrell witnessed it all and chronicled it in his book, Downfall …

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Episode 414 - Eric Lopez, Mark Menendez and Kyle Jessie 50:01

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Eric Lopez, Mark Menendez and Kyle Jessie join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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424: Anson Frericks—Last Call for Bud Light 1:17:28

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As President of Anheuser-Busch Sales and Distribution, Anson had a front-row seat to witness how and why Bud Light lost its position as the most popular beer in America (as well as $30 billion in market cap) by changing its focus from shareholder profits to stakeholder capitalism and partnering with Dylan Mulvaney. His new book, Last Call for Bud L…

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423: Alex Epstein—On Littering and Underpants 1:31:48

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Alex Epstein is back! He’s a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle of energy and environmental progress.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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422: Darnell Epps—Where There’s a Pulse There’s a Purpose 1:25:34

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Darnell is the founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries, a career-building platform for skilled workers. He shares his amazing story of how he grew up in New York public housing, served 17 years in prison, and went on to graduate from Yale Law School the same year he received a diploma in manufacturing technology and machining from Lincoln Tech.…

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421: Edward Ring—What to do About Bass 1:09:18

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Edward is the co-founder and director of water and energy policy for the California Policy Center. He’s written voluminously on how to fix California’s problems, and he has lots of thoughts about the Los Angeles wildfires: why they happened, who is getting it right, and who is getting it wrong.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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420: Coffee with Mom—Merry Freakin’ Christmas! 1:00:43

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Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s mom, a.k.a. America’s grandmother is not one for excessive cursing… usually. In this episode, however, she makes an exception. Expect tales from the home, cultural appropriation karaoke, and janky Christmas wishes. This cup of coffee will not disappoint.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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419: Quentin Schultze & NEW STORY—The Story of His Life 1:36:06

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We begin with a mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span and we conclude with the story of Christmas, the way I heard it. The guest is Quentin Schultze and his book can be found here.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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418: David Alan Arnold—Dead Man’s Curve 1:26:34

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Multiple Emmy-winning aerial photographer David Alan Arnold has shot World Series, Super Bowls, X-Games, commercials, and movies. But he truly earns his paycheck risking his life on television shows like Survivor, Amazing Race, and especially Deadliest Catch, the show he worked on with Mike Rowe. Dave and Mike share true stories of harrowing flight…

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417: Nikki Stratton—All the Gallant Men 1:26:00

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Nikki Stratton is the granddaughter of Pearl Harbor survivor Donald Stratton. Donald was a sailor aboard the ill-fated USS Arizona on December 7, 1941, and wrote the book All the Gallant Men to recount the event. Nikki is the sponsor of the soon-to-be-commissioned nuclear submarine SSN Arizona. Every ship in the US Navy has a female sponsor who has…

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121: Sanctuary and Immigration in Trump's America with Sergio Gonzalez and Lloyd Barba 1:01:48

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Sergio Gonzalez and Lloyd Barba stop by the VCW to talk about their new podcast series Sanctuary: On the Border Between Church and State, which is part of the Axis Mundi network. We talk about the immigration crisis and how the US government has, historically, been a contributing factor. We discuss Sanctuary cities as well as religious sanctuary. F…