Jay Leno Makes His Own Sandwich - The Way I Heard It Podcast (Ep.233)

My guest this week needs no introduction, so that's what I'll give him. I will, however, thank him for being so generous with his time, so reliably funny, and so sensible when it comes to the simple benefits of working your ass off. Enjoy!
Full episode: bit.ly/TWIHI233
mikerowe.com/podcast/

[@jfk64kennedy95]

Jay Leno bought a home in our community here in Rhode Island few years ago. He is seen, by himself, regularly around town, he does his own grocery shopping, he involved in a great car museum here, he just did comedy night benefit for local cancer victim, he always gracious, stops talks to ppl, takes pics with...Jay, is one of the greats, not just as a comedian, entertainer, but a person. huge respect for the man.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

When my wife and I moved to Burbank CA about 30 years ago, Leno was doing the Tonight Show at NBC Studios - right across the street from our favorite Mexican restaurant. Several times I'd see him driving down Olive Ave. in some weird car or another, and even ran into him nd his mechanic at a local hamburger joint. Didn't gush or try to shake his hand. You just didn't do that in Burbank. I just gave him a cool 'nod' and he did the same back to me. Nice.

[@johng.7]

It is very obvious that both of these guys are genuine and that is why they have been very successful.

[@poiluparadis]

Sorry to correct but both these guys were successful in showbiz despite being genuine. You are better suited for success in that particular industry not being genuine.

[@daveb3910]

@@poiluparadis only for a very short period. Non genuine gets found it quickly and then failure follows. It's a gamble, you may win big or lose it all. Being genuine and working hard gets you somewhere, although not as quickly as the gamblers but only a few gamblers will win or the house wouldn't keep playing.

[@jamwest3146]

Genuine parasites.

[@sourdoughbornsourdoughbred4712]

Brilliant

[@aerodicus]

That's why I clicked.

[@johnshaw3208]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mike. A true gentleman and genuinely kind.

[@byronfranklin3612]

You can tell real people from fake real easy, Jay Leno and Mike Rowe are not fake people they are outstanding human beings

[@byronfranklin3612]

Also I forgot to mention when Jay gave the interview about his dad and the toilet seat it was I don’t know 1520 years old and it broke and he was bound determined to take it back because it was guaranteed for life and Jay was embarrassed to take him back to the hardware store to get his money back that was one of the funniest things Jay ever said you don’t need comedy you just need real life

[@byronfranklin3612]

I have a job but it’s not a dirty job it’s crab feeds to the masses to eat pasta salad bread and all the crab they can eat I’d like to see Mike Rowe do some kind of a show on that. And also, I would be absolutely in all, ifJ Leno invited me to see his car collection, I’ve been a motorhead all my life love anything that burns gasoline would love to see his collection grew up in the 50s and 60s love all the cars from the 40s all the way on

[@richardanderson2742]

As an out of my mind car nut and a DIY that came up through the trades, these two are my favorite celebrities. To see them together is a treat.

[@probuilder961]

I couldn't agree more!

[@konnan442]

Smart and humble. The greatest way to go through life.

[@ImTheDaveman]

Now THAT is what I call a great epic low-key story that should be remembered through the ages! Imagine Jay Leno still being remembered 2 centuries from now...

[@MichaelSHartman]

Kirk will be telling Leno's jokes, and getting the same reaction from Spock. People can watch, and listen to Chaplin, Burns and Allen, and 1920s music on KZbin. If the world stays together, maybe Jay will be on their version of radio, television, or KZbin.

[@azmike3572]

Yes, as people walk through his car museum...

[@number1genoa]

He has unlimited anecdotes and a low key delivery that is immensely funny.

[@kevinlane7555]

I worked a Jay Leno New Year's eve show about a century ago before he did the tonight show....At the end of the evening, he invited all of the stage crew to his dressing room for snacks and champagne

[@Fleetwoodjohn]

These guys are the definition of successful. Enjoying what they do and remain humble

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

and don't leave out that were both AMBITIOUS from the beginning.

[@peggygibbons479]

I LOVE that almost every interview I've seen with Jay Leno, he'll say, "...and that reminds me of a funny story." and it's always The BEST Story! That guy has a mind like a steel trap! He remembers everything!

[@Captain-ln3vh]

Mike Rowe is a man of class.

[@oxide9679]

I still want to meet both of these great men.

[@genemounce8302]

omg sweet baby jesus, I was CRYING when he said bells palsy was the reason ! ! ! ! Its comedy folks, don't get your panties in a wad. lol

[@rickdaystar477]

I remember when Jay told the story about living in his car when he got to LA and would go into the Comedy Store where the owner would feed these young guys cheeseburgers back stage. Humble beginnings.( He still owns that car)

[@incognitoalias2808]

Jay on Rogan and Adam Corolla shows were Classics also.....

[@SourBogBubble]

That's Pauly Shores parents.

[@sgtpepper1138]

Iirc that's his Buick Roadmaster.

[@jetblastjim]

Two great guys right here. Keep it up!

[@frederickmoller]

I totally agree!

[@jasongarey8329]

Two of the classiest guys in show business.

[@petersmithyy4556]

Well it feels like it's been forever since I've seen Jay leno, he was always very funny.

[@JohnHallgren]

Check out his game show You Bet Your Life which is syndicated and it’s not your typical show as quite funny,

[@davidszakacs6888]

Trump didn’t win.

[@michaelvaradi9829]

Two of my favorite people in the world doing what they do best. Thank you for a most enjoyable post.

[@WIRE_MESH.POLICE]

Murica! 🇺🇸 let's go Mike Rowe!

[@mikemaxwell2591]

That is killer! Thanks. Mike and Jay are the best.

[@Gogalen789]

The foundation that keeps giving and giving.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

These are the good guys ! Down to earth , humble and lovable .

[@johnmcgarry9519]

Mmm. I got the pasly. After hearing this, I can laugh out loud now. EPIC.

[@aarongoodwin4845]

I briefly met Leno! If you can call it that! He was cruising in one of his cars! He waived and showed his car off a bit! Which was Awesome! I have no idea what kinda car it was! He pulled up next to me and I looked over, saw him, then realized who it was and looked again! He smiled and waived! Good dude! Cheers Mr Leno! Not you Jay! I was talking to your father!🤪

[@jewelssylva3738]

That's hilarious! Who hasn't tried unsuccessfully to please someone?

[@stephenacton945]

I met Jay at the Oakdale theater in Wallingford, CT back in the stone age when he would drive himself to shows. I was working stage crew, maybe 20 yo and asked him for an autograph which he was happy to oblige. The only thing I could find for him to sign was a paint stirrer, which I still have. Total class act then and now. And Mike is just mellow like cheese and the savior of work ethic.

[@Nutsaur]

He's been a naughty boy saying they should NOT increase minimum wage + the SWEAT pledge is a bit much.

[@WhatTimeIsIt369]

Ha! Two of my favorite celebs of all time. Love these guys values. Jay treats his employees with respect and values their abilities. To be that famous and stay humble is a great feat indeed. Mike. I find Mike a wonderful show of logic. Educated, funny, humble, the ability to see others value as well. Not full of academic snobbery that makes everyone hate the academics. Mike has done more for the trades than anyone has. No other person that I can think of has been an advocate of the trades like Mike let alone address the tradesmen as intelligent human beings. Not everyone has the propensity to push paper or use their voice as their money maker. Mike is one of the very best communicators that I have ever heard and he doesn't pretend to be high and mighty over everyone that has chosen a different path. Some people want to build with their hands. I would love, love, love there to be a TV show that puts academics up against trades people. A show that throws every kind of problem there is at them. Making it academic and hand skill based. Let's see who can do what and then maybe the trades can get more respect and not be looked down upon by the elitist mindsets. Thanks Mike. Thanks Jay

[@ArcaneWeasel]

Two top shelf classic guys just talking things over

[@becky6568]

When late night was fun . Now it’s just nasty and unfunny . Thanks for reminding us when everything was less toxic .

[@frankcastle5737]

Jay Leno was boring af and lame. David Letterman is a much more entertaining host

[@smitastic7030]

Disagree 100%. Both had their strengths, Letterman is dry and Leno is the common man. They both were good in different ways.

[@RJ1999x]

Neither were Johnny Carson

[@smitastic7030]

Unfortunately all the Late Night shows are now politically biased. They can't just make jokes about everybody, they just walk the party line. But, that's what Americans want now, conformation bias!

[@RJ1999x]

@@smitastic7030 that's not what Americans want, that's what the uni-party wants it

[@leadgravity53]

Their was a time when their was a funny late night show… Jay Good to see you.

[@liverpoolpictorial]

Closed mouth - "you're very funny" - LOL!

[@roysnider3456]

I came to Jay Leno’s garage slowly and way after the fact but I love it, not just the staggering array of vehicles but also his humor and his easy going style

[@timshafer4598]

Rodney, that's not my finger, and you got a rise out of him....golden.

[@jessicafromtexas2868]

OMG i was laughing poor Jay

[@pikasnipe1]

Jay is the perfect example of me not getting him when I was younger to loving him now in my 30s.

[@AkSonya1010]

Dang, Jay can make a handicap funny, I so miss him. Late night will never be the same.

[@larrythompson2896]

My new mantra for life - "I am a huge believer in low self esteem. I think that is the key to success" - Jay Leno.

[@toddbob55]

I love Mike Rowe sucha good guy

[@stubyjones1]

Looks like it all worked out! Doing a great job keep it up!

[@bdog573]

Awesome Story

[@magdump7380]

That story could have been a Seinfeld episode.

[@MOSTGHALONE]

Leno! 😄👍🏻

[@VAXHeadroom]

Awesome! Jay is amazing and LOVE his garage channel here on YT. Can't wait to hear the full podcast! MIKE. CHUCK. When are you going to interview MEL BROOKS?!? PLEEEEZE before he's not with us any more!!

[@iowagreatgrammie1079]

LENO was a class act. A gentleman..not like the trash on late night we have now😛

[@allen_p]

You think you're dying up there when you're actually slaying them 😅 I want to walk through Jay Leno's garage

[@comedycafe3262]

I like Jay much more since he left the Tonight Show

[@casedoumasr656]

Mike and Jay Leno they're the best🏆

[@valeriecraun1720]

Love ya Mike & Jay real men!

[@jal2550]

Jay is so awesome

[@garyjohnson7133]

Both of those guys are class acts!

[@smokeylovesfire1589]

I miss both of these guys! They are the real deal.

[@MrThatnativeguy]

Two of my idols in one short clip, awesome! I love Mike Rowe grew up listening to that guy

[@DmitriyKrupko]

The bit about the coffee cup in the full podcast episode was my favorite bit. Just a fun genuine conversation to listen to.

[@uda1185]

SOOO stoked about new season of Dirty Jobs!!!! You are absolutely the most genuine funny host of all time in my book. Thanks for so much discovery and laughter Mike!

[@chris432t6]

Very cool. Thank you Mike. *When i was on tour with a famous rock band 20yrs ago we played on Leno's show and Letterman but there was no question on who was the cooler dude. Thank you Jay!

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

Listened to the long form this morning. Great conversation...

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

He was the best talk show man ever 👍👍👍

[@kencraig7308]

Johnny Carson felt sorry for Jay because his routine sucked, and with that chin knew Leno would never make it as a comic, and the rest is history, he got the tonight show, twice!!!

[@petebailey8223]

Jay and Mike are Awsome ...i respect both of you and hope to see you in your shows for many more years

[@gi169]

My God Sir. I just saw your Tucker Carlson Today part 1. I knew you could talk, but I had no idea... Amazing Sir, absolutely amazimg.... Thank you.

[@bobbyb.6644]

Got to love Mike and Jay - Advice for Life ! 👍

[@dmutant2635]

The world would be a better place if there were a few more Mike Rowe's and Jay Leno's....

[@uadimwit]

Not to dismiss Mike, but Jay Leno is THE definition of the genuine article. You can put him in the Henry Rollins level of genuine.

[@alohathaxted]

Chicken cutlet with prosciutto, some roasted red pepper, broccoli rabbe and fresh mozzarella on an Portuguese or Italian bread roll,with oil and vinegar too. Now that’s a good sandwich.

[@ddyodaman5515]

Good interview with J. He is a great guy!

[@wdhewson]

If your the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong place.

[@rodolforoman3223]

Great to see you Mike Rowe...!!!

[@leehound]

OK, That was Laugh Out Loud funny!

[@jeffbaran8036]

Many thanks Mr Jay

[@jimkoch66]

awww, great stuff, thank you for this did bit. !!

[@eppyz]

I believe i heard Leno state that while working the tonight show he banked that money and lived off his side hussle doing the comedy tours around the country. I find that level of financial discipline for a man at his level of success just astonishing. Would love to have had Jay Leno as a mentor growing up. Much Respect to you Mr. Leno🙏👍

[@michaelking42]

Mike Rowe, you are an awesome dude, thanks for the laugh!

[@SamhainBe]

Two very genuine and good men.

[@joannepiatte4026]

Jay Leno was so funny on Last Man Standing with Tim Allen.

[@TheEg33]

Jay Leno, much as Mike Rowe, both fully developed, Homo-sapians. Rare finds, these days.

[@jamessatterfield5705]

Jay is one of the greats!

[@whozed]

Fantastic hook!

[@mikespg]

I served America for decades as an EMT/Toolmaker and was awarded the Broken Heart. 💔

[@marklengal9990]

I love the podcast but what if you showed the whole episode on KZbin? I bet it would work in your favor

[@polarbear6619]

Love you guys ❤

[@benzina5917]

Far and away my two favorite people in show business.

[@jeffatgarage8831]

Jay is the ONLY "celebrity" I'd ever care to meet! Such a down to Earth guy.

[@garymittelstadt7821]

"Always try to say we rather tha I". Great advice! I spent 23 years in the fire service. As a relatively new fireman I watched a crew's reaction to an officer using "I" when credit should have been given to the crew. Also watched my crew's reaction to officers using "I" on the radio. You better believe those officers' stock took a hit by using that language! If you can't trust a man to give credit where credit should be placed you can't trust that man at all. Likewise any credit for failure falls squarely on the shoulders of the officer/leader. If you do this, your crew will follow you anywhere.

[@emcats84]

Great points.

[@pallidbustofpallas4679]

2 of my favorite people!

[@fluzzybee304]

Great clip

[@garymcaleer6112]

I was wondering when, if ever, you guys would do something together.

[@jeffreycarrow8584]

love the new episodes of dirty jobs thanks for bringing it back mike

[@ronstiles2681]

You and Jay are my favorite shows and late night shows suck nowadays I miss the tonight show, and I found I have not seen all of your shows yet , it's a nice surprise to see a new episode ,thanks sir

[@cliffordbodine5834]

Jay has an endless amount of great jokes, but his joke about the young chick who pulled up next to him recently at a traffic light is absolutely golden.

[@darealberrygarcia]

Awesome Mike Rowe has his own channel, NOICE new sub

[@michaelg6686]

Mike how did you get Jay Leno on there. That is Fantastic. Jay is doing the same thing you are. Just lay back everything comes back. by the way "Nice Interview" love you both.

[@nickhammersonrocks]

FOR A SECOND WE THOUGHT WE WERE WATCHING "YOUR NEW HOME" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Two class acts!

[@fastbike175]

Both of you should come to the indy 500 this year.

[@lonestarhomepro]

Great story 😆

[@dougsmith747]

Aaaaahhh😂😅 Great story Mr Leno! 😅

[@vsavoldi]

I would really love the video for the entire hour, is it available anywhere?

[@markhottman2652]

Jay can you PLEASE write another article for: Popular Mechanics?

[@madmaxxmad2]

so awesome

[@theJoefamilychannel]

So good lol

[@ariels9885]

Mike, where is the video feed of this entire podcast?