413: Clinton Romesha—It Doesn’t Get Better

The ‘80s brat-pack teen idol drops by to share tales from his amazing life in film and TV and explain why he loves doing his gameshow The Floor and his podcast Literally! Big thanks to our awesome sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. PrizePicks.com/Mike Code MIKE get you $50 instantly after you play a $5 lineup. ShipStation.com Use code MIKE to sign up for a FREE 60-day trial.

In 2009, Clint was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle of Kamdesh during the Afghan War, which he recalls in his book, Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor, a New York Times bestseller. For Veterans Day, Clint shares his insights into why his outpost was a deathtrap, his efforts to prevent veteran suicide, and his survival during that 15-hour battle. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! BetterHelp.com/MikeRowe Get 10% off your first month!

Three-time NYT Bestselling author a.k.a. Mike’s mom checks in to share tales from Rowe Halloween’s gone by. Today’s episode is sponsored by FieldOfGreens.com Use code: MIKE for 15% off and FREE shipping

LAPD and CRASH Unit veteran Tim Pearce shares stories of fighting gangs in South Central in a post-Rodney King world, including the tragic tale of his police officer wife being shot in the line of duty, which led him to invent an amazing life-saving device that simulates a gunshot wound, which he demonstrates on Chuck. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. ShipStation.com Use code MIKE to sign up for a FREE 60-day trial.

Star of TV shows The Rookie, Castle, and Firefly Nathan Fillion drops by to catch up with his old friend and ‘90s neighbor Mike Rowe. Nathan and Mike reminisce about a very steamy New York apartment, tooling around the snow-covered city with a mycologist’s daughter, and eating burritos served by Alan Tudyk. Nathan also shares his experience working with Stephen Spielberg, his secret to overcoming severe nerves, and how he was humbled on Wisteria Lane. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors 3DayBlinds.com/ROWE Buy one get one 50% off PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order.

After Mike recites a brand-new mystery for the curious mind with a short attention span, OG Podcaster and Hardcore History host Dan Carlin drops by to tell Mike what he got right, what he got wrong, and why our understanding of the subject of this mystery is so important to understanding the United States today. Today’s episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts. MikeRowe.com/MomsBook to buy a copy of Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe KnobelSpirits.com to get the whiskey named after Mike’s grandad.

Matt Malone is the CEO of Groundworks, one of the largest foundation repair and waterproofing companies in the United States. He’s also a self-described capitalist, but he practices a new version of the economic system, one that recently had him turn 5,500 Groundworks employees into part owners of the company. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors FieldOfGreens.com Use code: MIKE for 15% off and FREE shipping PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! MikeRowe.com/MomsBook to reserve your copy of Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe

Co-host of the late-night hit GUTFELD! and New York Times bestselling author Kat Timpf has the distinction of being the most pregnant person ever to appear on TWIHI. She chats about the pitfalls of the “us or them” mentality that has hijacked the nation and shares personal stories of what led her to write her newest book, I Used to Like You Until… How Binary Thinking is Dividing Us Big thanks to our awesome sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. 3DayBlinds.com/ROWE Buy one get one 50% off Business.LandsEnd.com/Mike Use code MIKE for 20% off your order. MikeRowe.com/MomsBook to reserve your copy of Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe

Director/Producer Justin Folk is best known for helming the 2022 hit documentary What is a Woman, starring Matt Walsh. Justin and Matt teamed up again for the follow-up, companion piece, Am I Racist? (now in theaters,) in which Matt goes on a diversity, equity, and inclusion journey and becomes a card-carrying DEI expert. Justin shares some behind-the-scenes moments from the film and discusses the state of anti-racism in America.  Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe Try ZipRecruiter for FREE. BetterDebtNow.com/Mike for a FREE consultation.

New York Times Bestselling author and broadcaster Ken Coleman is in the personal growth business. His books and show are designed to help people identify and embrace their true calling. Ken shares his personal story and gets Chuck to take his career assessment quiz to figure out what he’ll do once Mike fires him. Ken’s newest book is The Get Clear Career Assessment: Find the Work You’re Wired to Do. Promo code ROWE gets you $5 off.     Today’s episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. BetterDebtNow.com/Mike for your FREE consultation. Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe. Reserve your copy at MikeRowe.com/MomsBook KnobelSpirits.com/Mike to see if Knobel ships to your state.