Donnie's Secret - The Way I Heard It Podcast (Ep. 23)

Donnie has a secret... and it's a doozie.
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
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[@jendavis688]

What an absolutely beautiful story that moved me to tears! Thank you for persevering to bring it to us. 🙂

[@rydaddy2867]

How are there not more views? These are AWESOME!

[@thealgonquin5822]

Could not agree more.

[@BelindaMcFaddin]

Wonderful story. Brings back some memories and stories that my boyfriend at the time told me as a Marine serving in Viet Nam. I was a good listener and we both did our parts to allow him to shake off some horrific things. Thank you for your story, it meant a lot to me.

[@kenyongray2615]

Wow, now that was a great story. There is a life lesson immersed in this story for all who want or need it. Thanks for the video.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Mike, not sure you would see comment here but here goes...Thank you.. bit too late to learn of you but that is how it is. I was a nurse for 39 yrs working the crazy hours and exposed to chemicals and germs determined to make things better one life at a time. Yet the passion was writing, the desire to act or do stand up though none of these are what a "good nurse" does so the notebooks and scraps of thought accumulated. Turning 58 I decided WTH, my adult son was not toeing the mark why should I? Now joyfully writing, learning storytelling, doing photography and fiber art and white dove releases I have absolutely no goal to achieve and that is how I found your videos. I never saw your tv show being imprisoned as a nurse when I wasn't caring for goats, children or hurricane evacuations. Still I can delight in the way your life came together like fabric felted under expert hands on a cool April morning, because it is always morning somewhere. Morning is the most hopeful,forgiving time of day unlike the regretful deadline of gloaming

[@lorinevel4395]

It's ok Mike. Don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy listening to your stories.

[@thegypsyphoenix1738]

This is probably the most surprising story I’ve heard you tell! I really enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@andrewmcgiblets5784]

Damnit Mike! Why did you make me slice all these damn onions?!

[@honeyhivefarms5739]

Nice Mike.. I have listened to all of your stories many many times. Thank you Mike...you keep going

[@Elizabeth-mh5zc]

Dang…so good! ‘Get up Bambi…’ Life saving words.

[@TimothyHall13]

Eminently entertaining as usual. Love your voice.

[@wildbill3199]

Again i find another nugget about a scene in a movie i never knew about the major, A timeless classic that i do hope lives on forever,long life and health to major bambi.

[@mariannepaskiewicz6697]

Happy late All Hallow's Eve...just watched this video. It's amazing how things have changed in animation since the original Disney pics, now famous celebrities vie for voice overs. Some, like Ellen's Dory, are driven by fan requests. I am glad that regular people like you & I can still make a difference with our voices. Great story, Mike. I hope your scholarship program continues to live long & prosper!

[@cm9779]

Support Mike Rowe Works. It's a shame there isn't more emphasis in our education system to gear kids toward the skilled trades and Mike does more than his share to spread the word. Mike Rowe's a mensch, which the world needs more of.

[@rondenny9109]

And when Donnie Dunagan was five, he starred along with Basil Rathbone and Boris Karloff in the 1939 Universal classic, “Son of Frankenstein.”

[@bobjenkins3862]

Thank you. Every story you tell us has a chuckle and a tear in it. Ever think of being our next President Reagan?

[@judymccoy6688]

One of the few I had no clue about!! May, 9, 2023❤

[@caddydaddy84]

Mike.....Please more stories. I love every single one

[@lightningstrikelures2393]

just came upon these...very relaxing and fun to watch...I need those markers bad...good lookin out Mike thanks for the time and effort.

[@shooter3363]

In my mind, I hear a old deep voice say "and now, the rest of the story"

[@VanessaSamparras]

Mike, you make me happy. Thank you

[@Yesica1993]

Holy cow, that's amazing!!

[@cissiescott]

Rowe, you’re awesome.

[@darleneoliver7815]

Still got awsome story thats what's counts. Thanks for another story

[@johneverett3947]

Awesome story. Funny, how the older you get the less you care about what other people think about you.😊😊

[@5.56_Media]

*Applauds!

[@lauriesyme207]

Wow, best story I've heard yet!

[@shackman9566]

Thank you Mike.

[@mickdog2]

Mike, I love these. ....The day you read this one, I crashed my motorcycle, sustained some minor injuries compared to the Major.....But I have not given up....thanks

[@jamesa7506]

Hahaha! Bambi 's secret was he was a BAD ASS in real life!

[@ironhead9507]

That's inspiring, I don't know what else to say. thank you mike

[@nathantonning]

What an inspiring story!

[@tomcole4736]

Yes, I am a 61 year old man and tears are running down my face.......I hated Bambi in my parent life....back before there were CD players in cars, we had a little tv with a VCR tape player. We set it up to watch while driving on the road with our kids....We needed to it because we had 17 hr drives to Colorado from TN....my daughters favorite movie was bambi....its a horrible movie to try and stay awake to while you are driving in the middle of the night or even day. Yes I would drive straight through....I am like can not you watch Cars again, I love the Speed guy....at least it was upbeat....But its stories like this that brings back the memories of the family cross country trips we took years and years ago. I figured I earned my tears. but not even close to the ones he aerned when he watched the movie

[@jimmcgarry2880]

Dude's the best! Period.

[@susanlester1]

I love that your video's are sort of a low quality or maybe just off the cuff... I was just thinking when I watched your last video and then started to watch this one that I bet someone will complain about the quality. I think too many people worry about quality video's on KZbin. Well the guy that commented before me was asking about that very thing.. As long as I can see and hear you I am good.

[@nanaobx]

Need a love button!

[@normanzimmerman5029]

Mike, you are priceless

[@kellyshort6319]

That's purty damn cool lol

[@teatimebeautywithjax]

Your a very eloquent speaker! :)

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Tough old Marine the voice of Bambi!? Mind blown!

[@lisamedlin96]

love it!! You are a treasure!!

[@garylester8621]

Thanks' again Paul H. Hee hee.

[@sharonvoiland7426]

"The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe - Donnie's Secret" -- I watched this episode today, 27 JAN 2017. Excellent work, as always. I enjoy your podcasts, every single one. You paid great tribute to one Marine and to the Corps. I did, however, notice two flaws in this narrative. The first error was the reference to a Marine as a "soldier." No Marine is ever called a soldier. He/she is a POG or a Grunt. Simple. I believe that there are a few more "titles," but for the life of me, I cannot recall them now. I'll have to ask my son, the Marine. The other son, U S Army, and my the daughter, USAF would help me out too. Back to the other issue. In the intro, you mentioned your "crucible" of inconveniences. I think that you should accompany a unit of Marines during their crucible, filming it along the whole route. If you have already done this during your career and televised it, I am sincerely sorry that I have missed it. Apologies and please tell where to find it. The ball's in your court, and thanks again for your all-American show. It's a doozie.

[@mightyshanolgorhythm6524]

Sharon Voiland I like your answer. Every Marine is first trained as an 0311 (basic rifleman or grunt). Of course you start marine training as a recruit , once trained you earn the title Marine. Enemies of Marines call them...Hell hounds, devil dogs, leather necks, jar heads, shock troops, yellow legs, America’s 911, or just oh shit run! This answer was provided by Cpl. William (TommyGuns) Walker Jr. I thought it was the best I could find.

[@gusgus8134]

Crying my eyes out even more than when I watch Bambi. Get the visine.

[@5.56_Media]

You're a bit bougie Mike. So long as you know that Haha We're here. Also great revenue idea for ya, I listen to your podcasts, love em but as I'm sure you know the Paul Harvey style is soothing. Sometimes I put on a link of your casts to fall asleep. Maybe some therapeutic sleep videos or what have ya may bring in some more cash. (Cause we all know you're hurting for money) 😉😂

[@shellyb43]

Awsome!

[@davescave7267]

Awesome

[@relentlessmadman]

so you took a murphy's law day. Ive had those kind of days! All to often, I prefer digging or working with wood to, dealing with computer stuff! and going with out coffee should be againest OSHA regs!

[@nancyhood3996]

My printer shit the Bed months ago. Almost threw that thing in my fire place.

[@DavidMiller-wf5cc]

loving your site except....where is the dog?

[@DaleMileham]

Still watching,Covid-19

[@leetingler619]

😅 Get over it, DJ Rowe 😂 that's the story behind the story. That's the way l saw it.😊

[@michaelmarks8954]

Why is “the way I heard it” videos always blurred?

[@Music-lx1tf]

Is a Vietnam vet I find that story particularly striking

[@nancyhood3996]

Oh. It will b ok

[@Yesica1993]

Hey, stuff happens!

[@jameswalker5645]

I don't think I could ever make fun of man that got shot in the nuts for his country. Excellent story though keep them up

[@justinem.brydia3677]

What kind of coffee do you drink Mike?

[@DavidMiller-wf5cc]

Mike does your mom do a podcast,?Teasing. Great story.

[@cherylrosalis1948]

Wow.

[@cherylrosalis1948]

I think you are giving reasons not excuses. You are not an excuse making person.

[@nancyhood3996]

I have been waiting an he to charge my ipad

[@nancyhood3996]

Labor day…….I known

[@nancyhood3996]

Bye

[@王永林-r6i]

Hello Mike , I'm your fans. I come from china!

[@matthewgreen6202]

Pen to paper and then you'll be writing like that.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

We have a percolator, stove top type, just for backup and a french press. I love using them but my Beloved prefers the drip coffee. You, Mike, need to brush up on your kitchen survival skills.

[@abubaca2683]

I love how people always ask him where he stands in whatever political issue. Lol. As if you have to ask.

[@eddiev6915]

I watch you on 2 different computers and have a hard time hearing you. I'm sure I can't be the only one.

[@RodDornsife]

I have followed you for a while now, and I love your stories. You obviously have spent countless hours in a sound studio... I just don't understand why you would shoot your videos with a potato? The video quality is worse than awful... Pick up a modern point and shoot like a Canon G7X Mk II and the video will be at least somewhere close to the quality of your voice. Keep up the good work!

[@ocfilmsdotcom]

haha.. I always thought the same thing..

[@HsCSpanky]

I believe he does it live on Facebook and then copies the video over here. The "live" part would be the potato effect. He could very well be using a high end camera but the live encoding would still kill it.

[@RodDornsife]

It's a shame the live aspect kills the quality. When I watch it I have this urge to wipe the lens or something. Thanks for getting back.

[@susanlester1]

I think it is fine. Not perfect but who cares? I am just happy to hear this guy talk.

[@RodDornsife]

I agree, I love hearing him talk and enjoy the stories he tells.

[@nancyhood3996]

Adoption? What are your thoughts? I actually found a darling 14 yr old local girl way before I 1st recked out to you….i have A LOT of love to give. To anyone, everyone…..u should know this.

[@Denis-rz7qn]

first view, first like, first comment

[@johnbrown6189]

Rowe is pandering in old ways to gullible people.

[@nancyhood3996]

Stop so not like humting