The Orphan Hero - The Way I Heard It Podcast (Ep. 16)

[@TheKingNerd1]

Once again, simply lovely. Dry humor, history, intelligence, beauty. Thank you.

[@tamireeves5158]

With the first words of this video version, I smiled. I love this story -she must have been a joy to work with. ♥️

[@CorrieBergeron]

Thank you, Mike, for keeping Laika's story going forward. She was A Good Doggie.

[@AidaJof]

She certainly was 💔

[@gailweston1431]

But the dog died. I don't like stories where the dog dies. Hey Mike I like you dog Freddie. He is a very good dog. Just don't let the Russians find him on the street. I it's not safe!

[@jameshilton2181]

Your mom is awesome. Thanks all 3 of you.

[@AidaJof]

I was 6 yrs old when Leica was sent into space, so the minute you said she was wired into a capsule to be shot into space I knew you were speaking of her ... it broke my heart then and still breaks my heart now. I loved your reading. Freddy is a good doggie sitting so nicely with you.

[@coffeelover3938]

Mike I am totally hooked on your stories and I wait in anticipation for more letters from and/or interviews with your mum. Thanks Mike! An Aussie fan🇦🇺

[@annettehalvorson884]

Wonderful story, even though it had a sad ending. And, yes, I am one of those who listens to the Podcast AND watches the videos of the same story.

[@alexpb9]

Found these on KZbin by accident... Watched Ep 141 first, and then started searching for Ep 1. Found it and watching from 1 all the way through.. Best find since oil... :) Subscribed and Lov'in it. Greetings from South Africa...

[@goonwop592]

The elusive KZbin video with no thumbs down.. wow never thought i would see the day. Thanks Mike Rowe.

[@athomewithmelissa2438]

That one made me cry, Mike. You're a great story teller.

[@franklaurita6718]

You are an awesome person... just found the podcast... now I'm binge watching 😬

[@kelvinboyd7459]

thanks Mike that the story left me teary-eyed although I'm a little ashamed of myself because I don't know that it had been a real woman it would have touched me as much LOL

[@somedaysailor7913]

Mike, If you ever want to make the real changes our country needs (Not to say the work you do is not fantastic, because it is! ), just put your name on the ballot for POTUS! You would have more real world experience than any presidential candidate in 50 years, which IMHO, is what this country needs. Every working man will vote for you. I have heard many workers on different jobs say it. Given our current options, you would be a savior! Ever working man is behind you. I say with all sincerity, Mike for President!

[@fnq-8890]

Interesting to see that maybe Mike has learned over time that animals don't Dud you & let you down unlike a lot of us being continuously burnt by governments, business, friends, relations or just people in general .. a Cat or a Dog or any pet really have a lot more to give than fellow human beings in general. Unfortunately it sometimes takes a half a lifetime to realise that & appreciate out real friends.

[@TheKobra86]

ahh mike rowe, love this channel dude!

[@BGPizevil]

Wonderful story ... never knew about the dog, but what a wonderful story.

[@BUDMILLS1]

Love this story about Man's best friend!!

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

the more i am around people. the more i love my dogs.

[@rebecamugwort862]

lilorbie lilorbie Mark Twain.

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

$80.00 To put the dog down. Let's do that lol. I like your since of humor.

[@bunnypurnell1033]

Made me cry

[@DoRiteFabrication]

Thanks, for another great episode!

[@cbutler1968]

Just discovered you when I found your mom's Walmart story on facebook....you are my new addiction.

[@linak7155]

Where can I find the Walmart story four years later? Mike's Mom seems plein de vie! She exudes a certain querkiness and joyfulness that is very attractive at any age.

[@margieryne6220]

That's heartbreaking!!!

[@scollins8145]

that was a very beautiful story.

[@catlynnwittie]

Awesome! You make me smile!

[@northernnorm65]

$80 lets do that 😂 i so enjoy a twisted sense of humor thanks Mike

[@sprite65]

Damn you for making me cry!

[@Hibiscus2012]

I've become addicted to this, but I only watch it at work, yes the irony is biting.....

[@margaretpatton4806]

I'm old enough to remember this.

[@wriker36]

Hey I’ve got one of them. It’s my all time favourite purchase! Ahahah. Sad hey. So at least there’s some Mike Rowe permenantly ‘down under’! Cheers from Australia.

[@wriker36]

I was talking about the Mike Rowe bubble head by the way.

[@ProfessorJeremiah]

Great story! Thanks

[@sighpocket5]

Awesome story....!!

[@gmccrarygm]

Mike, I think we have our next Paul Harvey...Sir, you have the gift and there is absolutely no disputing that.

[@davidmohr4606]

Thanks Mike!

[@MrAdams0057]

Enthusiasm for animals is a universal language. People that don’t get that aren’t human.

[@spb141414]

Love your Podcasts!!!

[@kenbudd3]

I think you must have enjoyed Paul Harvey when you were growing up as I did.

[@BarlowJacob]

I sure did.

[@ibsnafu1]

My thoughts too👍, l loved that show and those books

[@dropkickmurphy4114]

Shoot. Look up the story of "The Auditor", a dog that showed up randomly at the Berkley Pit mining area in Butte, MT. It's incredible he lived as long as he did under the conditions he did!

[@m2003h]

Nice.....Good Job Mike

[@vortexvalley541]

LOve.love.love your story!!

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Good boy, Freddie😘🐶

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Flotsam and jetsam….I love you💕💙❤️💕

[@SigEpBlue]

Freddie is a natural on camera. Perfect pal for ya, Mike! :) It's worth checking out even the photo of the monument to Laika at her Wikipedia page (about half way down, on the left-hand side): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laika

[@lynnecrocker5844]

😅😅😅😅😅😅 my daughters work at a vets office and I used to work there to. Still get my discount . Better than a retirement plan😂😂❤

[@caseypowell9030]

Freddie is cool dog thanks for all you do I'm a trades person myself

[@finallyfiguringoutlife9177]

Love Freddie!

[@aliceadler4569]

Aw!

[@bunnypurnell1033]

Damn you you mad me cry

[@donnapilant2542]

awe

[@juliesterk4583]

Hi Mike. I’m from down under. Have enjoyed your shows and now they are showing Get Dirty Down Under, down under. Where they made back in 2008? Love your melodic voice and even we Aussies get you. You could live anywhere and blend in. Of course I’m wondering whether you have a partner of some sort. Hope you have.

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Hi Freddie❣️❣️🐶😘

[@lysdexsick]

Freddie is a Cool Dog. Good boy!!!

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

I am back…heating up some clam chowda…from Al Forno in Providence

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

I loved all the Patricia Cornwell books….you?

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

I need one of those donut thingys I think

[@Tibs_Official]

😭 So sad !!!

[@deniseemond9263]

Over 800.00 to clean my pups teeth in CT! It almost as much as I paid for her 7 years ago!

[@robertbradford3461]

don't worry Mike normal people like it when their dogs give them kisses no matter what they were just licking

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Keep it together…

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

What did you say about vets and bills?

[@daniellegenack69]

Fred!! ♡♡

[@juliegross2689]

I had a 280 lbs bull mastiff cost me 600$ to have him put down and cremated it was 350$ to put him down I live in Florida and know I couldn't dig a hole deep enough for him since here as u dig sand just fill the hole back in but yes it is ridiculous what a vet charges much love for what u do Mike Roe me family were all members of the dirty job community

[@eastwindfarms3671]

LMAO! $80.00, lets do that!

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Fred ward❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@williamstanton1067]

are you sure that freddy's mother doesn't get custody every other weekend?

[@ouchsp]

Is that Freddy on the bobble head?

[@linak7155]

For some reason ur doggy seems shell shocked or he may just be content. I can't tell which! What else has he gone through besides hving a tooth pulled out of his head? I just had✌️pulled out and feel wretched and 🐚😲🤯 Maybe ur terrier mix has passed on but I'm sure he had a good life. Now I'll tune in for the rest of the story! Peace and two✌️

[@Carol-dw3iu]

SOOOOO handsome! You're not to bad either, Mike .. tee-hee

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Hi Kari our Mike…YES. When that “break” gonna ever f’ ing happen??? Eh???

[@toothlessgrin04]

I got 4!

[@kimberlybottani8110]

he looks just like my baby girl

[@BLARG415]

what happen to Dirty Jobs?

[@robertwhite2810]

They were all given to Illegals

[@Nicks_Pix]

Mike, lately, for lack of a better term, you seem to be slightly "off". I hope everything is okay with you and that whatever the situation is will resolve itself to your satisfaction.

[@speedbuggy16v]

dusty in here, just reinforces my idea, that dogs are better than people.

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

I am drinking straight 25 yr old MacAllan btw

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

But, alas….you r in San Fran, I think?? Hard to keep track of your comings and goings….

[@groyal6963]

❤️️

[@carolwattier551]

My son named his dog after this poor stray that the Russians sacrificed.

[@Saiyijon]

$150 seems like a good price now. The vet quoted me $900 to pull two of my cat's teeth. Nope.

[@davidsullivan7290]

Someone else knows Dorothy's last name!!! I'm from KS, I know it.

[@gkett001]

I wish he was my neighbour

[@unlokia]

You could sponsor a computer, and the name? "The Mike Rowe Micro"

[@arbitrage2141]

Maybe an app of sorts?.. PC market ain't gonna crack for no one..

[@seanpatrick9852]

You haven't heard of the electronics distributor, Mike Rowe Center?

[@dennisgiguere5166]

The poor dog I don't blame Freddy it's sad.

[@darleneoliver7815]

How is freddy these days

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

ouch mike

[@sebern2]

4 Fred kisses, 3 followed by a big yawn. Statically significant.

[@nepatswin]

So sad.

[@carlprince2866]

I want freddie he is the best

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Was’ shaking my frien?//

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

NOT the shuttle…challenger…

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Of course nor….earlier… idk

[@711yada]

I hate that story too! Woof!

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

You changed…

[@Ravenholm337]

That's a good joke, though..

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

I am becoming tres fatigue, yet again….. 8:11

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Joey, below

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

WE could have a…..waiting for the most apt verbage…..fuck it…an AMAZING wkend…..

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Keep it together man!!

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

You too???

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Awwwww poor Freddie. Very cheap. As I said previous;y

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

And in CA??? I am forced!!

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Inspired my….moi????OOOh. Forgot those Dickens’. You are th3 dickens, Mike…. Lmao❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@Lseverett5]

I paid 300 for my cat's tooth to be pulled!😞

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

You better….just sayin, Michael…..😘

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Nooooo