Mike Rowe

"The Way I Heard It presents thirty-five mysteries "for the curious mind with a short attention span." Every one is a trueish tale about someone you know, filled with facts that you don't. Movie stars, presidents, bloody do-gooders, and villains--they're all here, waiting to shake your hand, hoping you'll remember them. Delivered with Mike's signature blend of charm, wit, and ingenuity, their stories are part of a larger mosaic--a memoir full of surprising...

In the far northern reaches of the planet a rare breed of extreme fishermen still ply the Bering Sea. Adventure is their call, crab is their prey, and a one hundred million dollar plunder is their reward. Five skippers and their crews will endure boat-killing storms and mind-numbing working conditions, risking it all on the hunt for crab. In the end, they will all come to the realization that the most violent storms come from within. This year, there's...

In the turquoise sea surrounding many beautiful islands that are steeped in early history and legend, we'll visit some unique cultures and learn what make these island paradises so special.

One of the most mysterious and magical of all European countries, this region is a place rich in history and tradition. Prague, also known as the city of 100 spires, is the capital of this beautiful land-locked country.

Mike Rowe introduces viewers to an assortment of men and women who make their living doing the most unthinkable "dirty" jobs.

In the Indian Ocean is Madagascar, an island which many call the last paradise. Here we explore Antananarivo, the capital, the fabulous beaches of Noyse Be, the thermal baths of Antisabe, and the crafts and churches that make this culture uniquely beautiful.

Details the natural history, life cycle, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and mating of wild horses throughout the world.

If you think your job is tough, try wading through sewage, concocting a new dish from restaurant food scraps or cleaning up after thousands of New York City's pigeons. These are the kinds of dirty, smelly, disgusting jobs that are presented.

"Forty-foot waves, freezing temperatures, swinging 700-pound crab pots, a nearly 100-percent injury rate-- but also the chance to earn enough money for a family to live on for a year for just a few days' work. Welcome to one of the world's deadliest jobs: the Alaskan crab fisherman."--Container.