431: David Bahnsen—Poor Smart and Desperate

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-selling Carver Mat frame. CompanyCam.com Jobsite photo tools to manage work from anywhere. K12.com/Rowe Find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you.  

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 FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch today to a qualifying plan and claim your FREE Samsung Galaxy BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers!

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-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. Tax Network USA—Call 800-958-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/ROWE for a FREE consultation. LifeVac.net Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase.

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/Rowe to post a job for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! LifeVac.net Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order.

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 three music videos mentioned during the episode are Arctic Circles by Mac Sinise, Shenandoah (author unknown), and The Rise by Mac Sinise. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to post a job for FREE. Tax Network USA—Call 800-958-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/ROWE for a FREE consultation. BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today!

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 PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! Tax Network USA—Call 800-958-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/ROWE for a FREE consultation. MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today!

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 month and get a new iPhone 14 or Samsung Galaxy. mikeroweWORKS.org/scholarship to apply for a work ethic scholarship.

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. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors NetSuite.com/Mike Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning for FREE. American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today! PrizePicks.com/Mike Use code MIKE to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup. mikeroweWORKS.org/scholarship to apply for a work ethic scholarship.

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 of an Icon: The True Story of Publishers Clearing House. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $20 off their best-selling frame. American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order.

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 Light: The Fall and Future of America’s Favorite Beer is out today. Today’s episode is sponsored by PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch today to a qualifying plan of just $45 per month and get a new iPhone 14 or Samsung Galaxy. MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today! PrizePicks.com/Mike Use code MIKE to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup.