Mondays with Mother (on a Saturday) Your Father and I were Struck by Lightning

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

What's great about this reading... is your reaction. You obviously have a deep love for your parents and their antics.

[@deaconblooze1]

Your mother is a great storyteller, she should write books. The subject matter doesn't even matter, I'd buy them all.

[@snowcloud06]

I was just about to say that exactly.

[@m.t.fisher4655]

Oh, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.

[@unclejustin7267]

She did. Number one on amazon

[@mvlevitch1745]

@@unclejustin7267 She just released another book!

[@SimplethingswithTamiVlogs]

I agree with you !

[@darrelballard6599]

I gave my mother an I Pad in the hospital, she has terminal cancer, and told her about your show. Thank you so much for putting a smile on her face.

[@glefos3917]

We know where you get your sense of humor now.

[@earlscheff6779]

Keep those stories coming.

[@tom_olofsson]

You are a lucky man Mike. True analytical types, like your dad, make the best fathers. I know. I've done the research. I will be happy to send you a copy of the spreadsheet. ; )

[@Katatawnic]

Tom Olofsson Are you insinuating that you are a great dad? 😉

[@tom_olofsson]

No insinuation intended I have objective proof. ; )

[@thrux900ful]

Tom Olofsson that description nailed me, and I'm not a father yet.

[@tia904]

I would say a Mom with a great sense of humor tops that for sure.... Analytical skills are way more common than a true sense of humor.

[@smplyjenn]

That was so funny I had to mop my tears of laughter. Yes, your mum should write a book.

[@carriepierce1225]

Love that you share your mothers letters with all of us! 😁

[@thrux900ful]

No one reads like you Mike, and no one writes like your mum.

[@JaredMSewell]

Having heard a few examples of your mother's writing and her impressive ability to describe a scene so that my vision of it encompasses the sights, sounds, and smells of the actual event, I get a definite sense for where your own talents and skills were born. Much as I would enjoy a casual conversation with you, I think I would actually prefer one with your parents.

[@45obiwan]

Mike, you remind me very much of the late Paul Harvey, have you ever thought of doing something like, "The Rest of the Story"? Thanks for the show.

[@SlipKnotRicky]

Check out his "The Way I Heard It With Mike Rowe" stories

[@frazzledhaloz3184]

I still miss Paul Harvey! Along with Wolfman Jack.....

[@phoenixknight1]

Your parents are awesome Mike, Your mom has a great sense of humor. My mom used to watch Dirty Jobs often, but would refer to the show as "Dirty Mike". With a little bit of a Hispanic accent, her recap of your show had us in stitches. She'd say "OOO my gah(god), pobrecito(poor) Dirty Mike.... to-they(today) he was cover in caca!" Every now and then she'll say "I miss my Dirty Mike"

[@chrispile3878]

That's as funny as Mike's story....

[@--AllGoNoQuit--]

😂😂😂 Ahh geez..your parents are so funny! And she is so good at telling the story, I can see where you get your ability from! 😁

[@johngault7329]

I really admire, and respect you. this world needs more men of your caliber...

[@madelineharkins5643]

Touche!

[@sasquatch885]

Hilarious. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@peaseemiami8843]

your mom is awesome; love her storytelling

[@beverllyreeder8422]

why is this video not NHL?

[@Johnnyag73]

Mike, your mom is a talented writer who should use her powers for good! I mean, I guess she's already doing that but she needs a grander stage! She had me rolling and laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes! Thank you mom Rowe!

[@gailweber1104]

I love your Mom!

[@jaydog94582]

Oh Mike, if God could have blended my parents with my husband's the result would have been your parents. I lost both my mother and father just a few years ago but it's a joy every time I listen to the stories you share from your mother, as it brings back so many memories of my parents. Thank you for that and God bless you! Cherish each moment you have with them (and their adorable quirks!)

[@danmetzger5583]

OMFG! That was the second funniest thing I have ever heard! The lost purse story is number 1! I just added meeting your mom to my bucket list! Just tell me where to go and who to call. Thanks Mike!!!

[@wriker36]

Mike, your parents need to have their own sitcom. I can picture an elderly couple's banter on a weekly time slot at 8! I'm sure they'd be a huge success. Love it!

[@SusanEllen]

their sit com needs to be on at 7pm. Be realistic!

[@0779BooBoo]

Hey Mike, just found this video by accident. Your mom is awesome, thanks for the laugh.

[@ruthd8986]

I love your mothers stories, I can see where you get your speech.....love it

[@beckydahle]

Thank you for sharing your clever mother’s letter! She is amazing!!

[@hannahhopkins8524]

I wish you come back on tv

[@rayjones3212]

Hats off to you and your family for having such good story-telling folks. Your pop is OK!

[@MrSchoessow]

Thank you for this video and sharing this story. As always you are fun, informative and entertaining.

[@dimonty7052]

Your folks are a hoot! God bless them.

[@dnr0]

Your mom needs a podcast of her own.... " The way MOM heard it"...

[@480pilot]

Mike, Your mother is a GodSend. A light for the ages! I'm laughing just like you. PS. Your father is gloriously smitten with irony and gufaw! all the best!!!!

[@DennyDiamond]

This definitely confirms where you received your talent for writing and public speaking.

[@ulysses5000]

while listening to you. This reminds me of listening to Paul Harvey on the radio when I was much younger.

[@jaysenn8576]

Or Charley Weaver (Cliff Arquette) when he would say “and now a letter from Mamma” & proceed to read a letter from his Mama from back home in Mount Idy.

[@leorobidoux4208]

As others have said your mother has excellent writing skills she should write a book on you lol about your childhood I bet that would a very funny story.

[@anneervin1328]

I love how you and your parents interact. Thanks for sharing those little gems! They always make my day. 😂

[@lmorter7867]

Your parents are living proof that awesome parents do exist 🤣

[@ricjoiee]

That's was great!!!

[@wriker36]

You're Mum's a fantastic writer.

[@robertbruce7937]

you can't make that stuff up Mike. LOL

[@johnblegen1150]

AWESOME story can't stop laughing 😂

[@bourbonpodcast]

Thanks Mike, that was great.

[@cocojo242]

I love listening to your voice and your mother is a brilliant writer, not many can make me laugh but she can and also love Freddy. 👍

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

Great story. I too was struck by lightning while driving my Ford E350 work van on an interstate bypass. It hit my radio antenna, besides scaring the crap out me and setting my ears ringing the only things that was damaged was my antenna of course, just a black spot where it had been mounted, the radio also was fried, and for some reason the gas gauge no longer worked correctly, everything else in the vehicle was OK, I immediately stopped by a quick stop and purchased a lottery ticket, and yes it's true, it is easier to get hit by lightning than winning the lottery.

[@msilverhammer]

Great story!

[@hannahhopkins8524]

You can make a new tv show

[@emilyx8377]

What a great story! Thanks for sharing it with us. I've loved "Dirty Jobs" for a long time, but only yesterday did I discover your KZbin channel. Your parents are such delightful people.

[@moomman89]

Hi Mike Rowe your boat.One of the many types of channels I look at on You Tube are sailing channels.I never had a boat.Did you?If you have any time.Maybe you could check some out.I think you will like them.

[@ThreeReichsandYoureOut]

Fantastic. Your mother is great at writing.

[@Gilded-girl]

I don't know which is funnier, your mom's sense of humor or your reaction to it! LOL

[@roskva2]

Your Mother and Father are priceless, I know where you get your sense of humor!

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

I love the way you chuckle while reading mom's stories

[@markbatten5178]

Mike, Your Dad needs "equal time" tell him to write a letter!! Many many thanks for sharing.

[@thomaswheeler42]

thanks for having me laugh like a fool during my lunch break!

[@emilyx8377]

FYI, the doctor who developed enhanced musical abilities after being struck by lightning was Tony Sicoria. I have seen him performing his original composition, "Lightning Sonata," right here on KZbin. It's a beautiful song. I don't blame Mr. Rowe for hoping that he too would receive a special talent after lightning struck the building. But hey, a new television from Circuit City is also a very nice outcome. :)

[@jessabentley805]

I think Dr. Siccoria actually had an NDE - he did “die” and come back from being struck by lightning…thus, explains his extraordinary musical ability…I don’t think Mike Rowe’s parents “died” from being struck by lightning, thank goodness..lol

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

ahahha sounds like my dad.. havent seen you in awhile on here.. blessings yall

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

youre mom is sooooooo funny

[@Yesica1993]

That was hilarious! "The man who looked like your father" - I'm rolling here! Your mom is such a wonderful writer/storyteller. Can they adopt me?

[@hannahhopkins8524]

Can you tell trump 2 put you back on tv

[@geordiecanuck2696]

"Something's different Peg, I can feel it!!!"... OUTSTANDING!!! Your Dad will need a phone booth and a spandex unitard if that lightening strikes again...

[@johnhunter273]

Too funny!

[@vincent61532]

I Just subscribed. I know baltimore,Love your show! THUMBS UP!

[@sanz7562]

Really enjoyed your letters from your mom! The lighting story was great as well as Old Blue purse left dangling at walmart. Too funny mike thanks for sharing I really love the way your mother see things so clear and your Dad no mystery there, too funny! Keep sharing , and thanks to my little sister, she shared these moments with me, in an email, go figure...San

[@claires8735]

"...but the numbers were all wrong..." 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂 Oh my word! Too funny! 😄

[@rebeccaeastland8025]

The best!

[@tomasstrom1343]

Just lovely!!!

[@debbiewilkinson4277]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 what a wonderful read!!! Sounds like a Lady I’d love to meet. Thank you Mrs. Rowe 😊

[@dp.2766]

Hey Mike, I didn’t know that Erma Bombeck was your mom….🤣😂😜👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@chuckcline9054]

Hello Mike-- Chuck from Napa, here-- These 'letters from mom' are a wonderful tonic for whatever ales ya! This one was particularly great and found myself LOLing many times. Sadly, my Mom, Dad and Sister are gone, but these stories bring back some fabulous memories of them and hopefully the promise of things to come. I'm 12 years older than you and am enjoying my age (for the most part-- ha!). Hope to meet you one of these days... CC.... PS - Tom's post from 7 mos ago is a great idea. I would be totally supportive if you brought back Paul Harvey's, "THE REST OF THE STORY", to the airwaves and you certainly hosting and producing it--- all the best to you and the family-- Merry Christmas to all!

[@rud]

But that comparison shopping for gadgets are real quality time. :D

[@KathyGraves1]

Love your mom

[@charlessheetz9402]

its 2022 and I needed to listen to this....Mike your mom and Dad are a dynamic duo....maybe its that power surge...love from central Illinois

[@PafouaAndAfter]

This was hilarious 😂 my husband is definitely not “normal people” either lolll I would be concerned about the tv and the fish tanks in our apartment 😂

[@nancysteele7276]

First, "The Big Blue Purse," now "Lightening." I say lightening DID strike twice--once when your Mom was born, and once when your Mom and Dad got together! Take it from an ex-English teacher, your Mom has some writing chops. A compilation of her letters would be a best seller.

[@carsonpaine7920]

Too bad George Burns and Jack Benny aren't around anymore. They cooda created a nice plagiarism lawsuit for your Mom *$$$ P.S. my eldest son is a very busy intellectual property lawyer, but I would make sure he look after you and your'n because you are my favorite celebrity. You are still a celebrity, aren't you? Fondly, "Kit" Carson, a retired dirty job carpenter. Go Donald Trump Woo!

[@SandraNelson063]

Mike, your mother is the Goddess of Humor, Patience, Quiches and Forbearance. I send her my unequivocal, abject submission.

[@thickbrianq]

Awesomeness! I am Crow Indian & Oklahoma Choctaw, I have been struck directly by Lightning 4 times, twice durings 2 Fasts, we view it as being Blessed!

[@bonniemontgomery9343]

Mike, You have acquired your own special "toolbox". I'm sure your grandfather is very proud of you. After all, that's what he advised you to do. I'm also sure that his favorite part of it is that you keep all those hilarious 😂 stories from your Mom on the very top, and then the genuinely hysterical way that you read them to all of us, and him too. Your laughter is infectious and inspiring, and healing! Isn't laughter the best medicine? Maybe that's why we have tear ducts...they're not for crying, they're for laughing 😂! You've really changed my life. I'll never be the same. Thank you for all the good you do. BTW, what color is your toolbox? Just curious 😊

[@linak7155]

So there's an upshot to getting struck by 🌩huh! who would hv knowed! I'd seriously benefit from the mentioned brain🧠 reboot. The method is a bit risky though, so I'll pass! Momma's perfect timing and impeccable recollection hearken to yours. But wait! the age old q comes to mind; who is it that came first the 🐔or the🥚? What a tremendous gift ur Momma has passed on to you. 🌹

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Not hard to see where the humor came from. Oh, and the 240p potato you are filming with, is there a story on that, or do you need us to start up a go-fund me for a new camera?

[@chrisschey7818]

Your mom is so funny. Every time you started wheezing I laughed like a hyena. I wanna be HER! 🤩😍🤩

[@vivianweissmann217]

OMG! Who does not love your mom; what a superstar. She's a born writer; that was so funny and informative. Thanks so much for sharing; stay well.

[@BAJaney]

Mike, there were two screams in your mom's email. Who were the responsible parties? Mom? Dad? Neighbor? Or some kind of combination of these parties?

[@faithpon9324]

When are you doing another video??????? I saw a commercial you did regarding Passion and bad advice. I realized how much I miss you. Get another reality show or do more videos. I hate television overall but I would tune in if I knew you had another show. We need a common sense show. I have a suggestion.... do a show on bad advice that people have overcome. By the way these letters are AWESOME! LOL.... we need more love, laughter and common sense in this world. And fuck the main stream media and the stupid shows. House wives, Kardittzian's ..... please start another show. I've recently boycotted Hollywood movies for obvious reasons.... please start another show! At least I am getting lots of other stuff done and started learning another language.

[@ellieatteberry8164]

Absolutely love that you shared this Mike. Thanks a million for brightening my day.🥰 Would love to meet your folks!

[@LindaKaufman]

I just found you yesterday on KZbin. The men in my family love you and talk about you often, so I'm not totally unaware of who you are, but oh my gosh....you are just too, too funny!!! I absolutely love hearing you read these letters from your hysterical mother! Thank you so much for sharing her.....I haven't laughed this hard in years! My 89 year old father lives with me and I think I might surprise him with her books. Again, thank you from Minnesota!!!!

[@aparson2967]

Mike Rowe's Mom is something to be read if you like Pat McManus. A word picture genius if you've ever been struck by lightning.

[@earthdog1961]

Stuff people just couldn't make up. Life is what happens when you're not looking . . .

[@blissfoolelle7911]

Lol your mom is hilarious’ and a great story teller! They could have a sitcom! 😝😍😍 God bless them with good health and happiness! i love our oldies 😊😊

[@xAllSystemsReadyx]

Would like to say Mike I have been following you for years, since Dirty Jobs surprised right? I think you are one of the greatest icons out there. Your level headed smart and funny. I know you been busy doing "Returning the favor" which again another great show, every time one come out I watch it. Just trying to show my gratitude for the work you do and continue doing. Not telling you anything you already don't know, your blessed with a great family and I think a great fan base. The things you do does show a positive impact and that what I like. Your real and people see that and its that's what we like, keep it real my friend and keep up the great works.

[@lauremissick153]

Somehow took me this long to actually check you out. Initial thought: I could listen to that guy read the user manual of an electrical toothbrush! (your voice is amazing, but you already know that) Turns out your mother’s letters are … not as relaxing but much more entertaining 😂 Thanks for sharing!

[@laraoneal7284]

Mike your mother is hilarious. How cute is she. U are so fortunate to have such wonderful parents. I saw them in one of your commercials. They are adorable. I laughed through your whole story. Mike I just found u today on YT. I subbed today also. I love your attitude Mike . You make my day. So refreshing from all the political turmoil.

[@darciedidden6686]

That brought back some fond memories! Both of my folks are gone now, but they both wrote short stories for our local newspaper and luckily I have all of them. They had the humor and writing ability like your mom. Forever treasured! What a great story that was!

[@eileenaro1979]

By far this is my FAVORITE Mike Rowe video!!!

[@reginagiannantonio6762]

Oh wow I loved it. Mom is wonderful and Mike's chuckles even better..

[@PreventiveCarnivore]

Mike, has you mom ever written a book? She should. I'll buy the first copy.

[@toria165]

Your mom is the best!! I'm terrified to say I think I'm married to a man similar to your dad, months of research to buy lightbulbs sounds oh too farmilar. BTW, your parents Walmart story is the best!

[@intrepidapollo]

hahahahahahaha🤣😜Saints alive , that is the funniest story I’ve heard in years. I’m going to record this and pit it in my comedy playlist.

[@princessquic1]

Thank you so much for shsring this video I love watching you you make my day great video awesome thabks again so much

[@virginiavarble7818]

Your parents crack me up! I can see where you get your wit and sense of humor from. Listening to you reminds me so much of Paul Harvey❤️

[@kquitberg4297]

Your mom is a hoot! Just a little story along the lines of “Parents. They do the darndest things. “ I bought my dad a handheld gps unit several years ago he could use while bird hunting-in case of emergency. After my mom died he was lonely and bored. So he developed a new little hobby. He would go out to the shooting range and collect the bird shot that ants used in building massive ant hills. Take it home to clean and dry and then sell it to people reloading their own shotgun sells. Of course, don’t do this in the summer, you’ll get too many ant bites! After he passed away and we were looking at his gps, what do you suppose was on it? Ant hills!

[@Knight805]

I read Patrick McManus for the same type of writing and humorous details . I love her!

[@cathyjcalkins6402]

You can tell he gets his sense of humor, and his storytelling skills, from his mother :)

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Awesome Mike!

[@yeahwhatever1359]

I cryed. listening to you read a letter from your parents. ( I'm an orphan and thus have never experienced this. but it was as I imagined. thank you for sharing that letter.)