I went to a trade school 20 years ago in Ontario Canada. The government was pushing computer jobs as the future of Canadian students back then. 10 years later, they closed my school and took all the shop classes out of the rest of schools. Now in 23/24 they're telling students to try a trade, so now the government gets to spend millions putting the machines they took out of all the schools back in again. The government is unbelievable at wasting OUR money.
People keep voting for the same people expecting different results. Doing the same thing over and over and over again isn’t the definition of insanity. It’s the definition of stupidity
@@pitchforkpeasant6219 indeed... they yell "term limits" throw EVERYONE else... but then they decide that "MY congressman" is good... it is everyone else that is corrupt.
@@pitchforkpeasant6219it's no different than America the liberals in Toronto outnumber to conservatives. Settle down you think they want mass immigration because they love people???
Agreed. Im in Quebec and graduated high school in 1990. My high school had a full functioning shop class that was shut down my senior year. My Sec4 class was the last to use it. Our home economics class was huge on the second floor, multiple small kitchen islands, never used. We worked out of a book and made xss backwards jogging pants. Didnt even teach us anything intelligent like mending, changing a broken zipper, etc.. Our politicians are useless.
Imagine my joy when these two guys, two of my favorite people, popped up onto my feed... together! Then I watched it, and enjoyed it thoroughly. Life is good.
Good for him. Nice solid work. Same here. My 22 year old grandson 1.5 years out of H-VAK school He's making $45. An hour. as an installer apprentice. The sky's the limit. I'm similarly excited about his future.
Thank you for your support. I teach at a technical college and I’m constantly upset (though not surprised) at how we’re still viewed at “lesser” colleges compared to the 4-year schools.
just keep reminding him to wear fresh air hoods or proper respirator mask. I've know so many guys that have copd or worse in their 40s or 50s that are sticken with lung disease from breathing in the work environment. the fresh air hoods are much better. they are expensive but what is your health worth. we didn't have that type of advanced options back then. please tell him to take advantage of them
22 yr old divorced single mom in 1978 becomes a token hire in chemical manufacturing in WV.whoops, I was good at it. Thank you to all my big brothers (hundreds of 'em) who slung 55 gal. drums and all the tools to fix stuff. Retired, I miss you. Glad to have Mike and Tyrus give 'em the fame they deserve! Rock on Dirty Jobs🎉
I can completely identify with Tyrus and Mike and their memories of being in the Boy Scouts. It saddens me that the Boy Scouts are not what they used to be.
My mother was insistent on me becoming an eagle scout, saying it would help me later on in life. I never got it, but that might not be a bad thing in my opinion. Like you said the boy scouts aren't what they used to be, so being an eagle scout might not be saying all that much in today's world, either
@@sealover7134 It helps in the places where Men are still men. It's bought me a lot of help and time in Construction where those things weren't available to others.
@@sealover7134 Eagle Scout still gets you one rank in the military. Many colleges give you entrance points for Eagle Scout. Texas A&M football team lists Eagle Scouts who are on the team. HR folks would report one of the most lied points on a job application is being an Eagle Scout. They check the Eagle Scout registry and their find out if the applicant is truthful or lying.
Mike has been a class act for decades now. Recognizable facially and when he is not on camera, you recognize his voice immediately. Tyrus has made a name for himself outside the wrestling ring. Kudos to him for his hard work. He is great on Gutfeld!
But openly votes against his interests and had voted for candidates who will not fund trade schools. And when questioned about it offers no explanation
i agree100% tyrus caught my eye and ears on gutfeld also. dirty jobs with mike . but this is a first with outkick . i hope tyrus keeps it up. good show huh?
@@terrybrown5402 about 10 to 12 years ago on an episode of real time with bill maher. Mike was giving his usual talking gimmick but when brought to his attention he voted against his interests and why does he support candidates who don’t fund trade schools he literally just smiled and they moved onto the next topic.
I’m a retired lawyer. While in college, I was a road and bridge construction worker. At the end of the day it’s was satisfying to see you laid 3/4 mile of road. In all my years as a lawyer, although I made a great living, I never had the same feeling of satisfaction at the end of the day as I did when I could look back and see I poured a bridge deck. It was something tangible that thousands of people would use. That was in 1986-88. I still drive over 2 of the bridges I worked on. My kids knew I was a lawyer, but the fact that I helped build a bridge over 2 rivers, they were fascinated by it. Their dad walked on 6” wide steel beam 70 feet in the air and helped build a bridge that we were currently driving over.
Less than 2% of the population raises food for 135% of the country. Farmers can be electricians, plumbers, mechanics, veterinarians, carpenters, soil scientists, chemists, and do merchandising in a single day. And we are not the only ones that have those abilities. Scouting, Skills USA, 4H, and the FFA are great organizations for our young people to be involved in. They teach outside of a box.
Don't forget accountants, meteorologists, chefs, botanists, gardeners and philanthropists. I grew up rural and some of the best people I've ever known are farmers.
I’ll never forget when my dad got home one winter night at 9pm and saw the not so good job I did shoveling the snow from driveway and sidewalk he MADE ME GET DRESSED AND GET OUT THERE TO DO IT RIGHT !!! Didn’t get to come back in the house until I FINISHED !!! And I KNEW DAM WELL ID BETTER DO IT RIGHT or I’d be in BIG TROUBLE!! We need to bring back that style of parenting!!
Being a child's conscience until they develop their own voice in their head is invaluable. Work ethics have served me in every single thing I have ever done. Career or hobby.
My great nephew was just accepted into Trade School. I couldn't be more proud of him for choosing to attend trade school. He has worked so hard to get accepted into Franklin Tech. He will do great.
Worked 25 years fixing heavy equipment and everything else in the Canadian Arctic. Now 46 pretty much retired working part time as an auto mechanic to keep busy. Trades pays if you do it right. My 22 year old nephew followed in my footsteps. Makes more than both his university educated parents combined with no debt and a job that doesn’t follow you home. Trades is the way to go when you do it right. Work is easy to come buy pay is always good to great.
@@Oxidized_Stock_GMCAverage pay in America for a heavy equipment tech is 48k a year. meanwhile the average median house cost is 417K. Or $2,608 a month or $31,296 a year in todays 30 year mortgage The average starting wage of an engineer is 100K. A computer programmer median income is 97K. The Median of an electrician is 55k. A diesel tech cannot afford an average house in America with out working 60-80hrs a week. Hell just an apartment and basic living expenses these days wont leave much left on the table at 48k a year.
Well up in the extreme conditions in the north the wages reflect it. $40-$65 an hour is the average for most trades. Standard work day is 12-16 hours 7 days a week for 3-4 weeks straight. Then home for 7-14 days off. Now if the average decent job pays $70k a year making double that with overtime is not hard. Plus all living expenses and your travel costs are paid. If you stay away from the booze drugs and hard partying on your days off. It doesn’t take long to add up quickly. It’s a hard life but if you can do it for 10 years and invest properly your set. Now keep in mind the working conditions are hell. -50 in the winter no sunlight lack of sleep extreme bug problems in warmer months. Have to watch constantly for dangerous wildlife suck as polar or grizzly bears. 2-4 guys in a prison cell sized room to sleep. Camp food so no real choice on what you eat. Your also constantly under pressure to go faster. If your not tough mentally and physically there’s no chance of lasting. Plus getting those jobs is usually buy knowing someone No company wants to invest thousands in travel and accommodations if the guy won’t last.
Tradies are like GODS NOW.. 😂 I tried to get my son into plumbing or electrical but my country SUCKS.. and apprenticeships are a nightmare for businesses.. WHICH I KNEW WOULD CAUSE a major issue which it has because now we have a shortage of tradies.. GOVERNMENTS must make it beneficial for businesses to hire apprentices..
I was in the Boy Scouts also and went on to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. All the skills I learned there set me up for success in my future careers as a 20 year Police Officer and a 25 year member of the National Guard, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant.
Absolutely Agree! Fun, enlightening about both gentlemen, and Spot On! I have so much respect for the both of them. I love their sincerity and honesty!
My dad learned to build a house from the ground up. I taught my 4 boys how to sew up a rip and put a button back on a shirt, to cook and clean, and learn by doing. Passed on from my dad: you want something above the basic needs, you work and save for it. Consequences for bad behavior. Respect is something you earn. All 4 boys are blue collar workers and doing very well. Thanjs, dad!
Own a home and made my living with my hands as an auto mechanic/detailer and porting heads and intake manifolds/building racing engines and teaching Table Tennis...@65 my skills still earn me income I am fit strong and walk upright I train 6-7 days a week...
If you specialize in electrical trouble shooting you will be rewarded...I made as much over the years with my polisher too it's all about becoming the best at what you do.@@colestaples2010
This is true. New cars aren't engineered with repair in mind. You're meant to trade that car in after an acceptable amount of time, just like an iPhone.
@@BarbaraThomas-z6r yeah, he faced a lot of flack because he was inspecting older guys welding jobs. They all shut up when he demonstrated “How To Weld” classes. His dad was a welder on the big oil platforms in The Gulf Of Mexico. His Grandpa was an oil field welder.
Found this on accident and so so glad I listened! I listened to Mike's podcast but this one is priceless. School's around here still push the college thing more than when I was in school (graduated in '93) now they offer dual enrollment through their is k tech here for the kids who want blisters on the hands. I'm a union trained brick Mason but grew up at home turning wrenches on logging equipment and trucks but by trade I'm a painter of 20 years. No regrets, just memories! My advice to the younger generations...... don't get tunnel vision when the doors of life open up.
I'm 30, was in special education through grade school and high school, math and reading came hard for me, my dad never pushed college on me cause he saw school and paper typ work was difficult for me, so he told me I needed to start doing some kind of work, made me start mowing lawns, as other kids in high school were out parting and what not I was working, tried other jobs out of school but the past 11ish years been mowing yards professionally and have loved ever second, it's hard, boring, and sometimes even frustrating, but wouldn't change it, great video
Congratulations! Good for you and the life you have built for yourself! And congrats to your father, too, for not pushing you to college! I wish my son, age 29 and also special ed for grades 1-12, had not gone to college. His history degree is worthless.
@@jaredgarrison333Old saying "Proof or it didn't happen". Votes are always cast with the guarantee of anonymity. You have no idea what he votes for anymore then the next person casting a ballot. It's always amazing to hear someone that has that iconic voice, and has showcased the 'UN-showcase able' and did so with a sense of respect and education. Only to have someone attempt to throw mud at them for no other reason then you do not like his politics-Usually detractors are simply miserable people that love to tear others down, as their own life's suck.
He's a college boy who makes his living with that education while pretending to be a blue collar guy and telling everyone else they should forgo college.
I'm 34, electrician, graduated trade school in 2010 and I've paid off my house. Young people NEED to consider this life choice, it's not the most glamorous but it's fulfilling and achieving this life of debt free living is possible
We need more of this in our lives. People just talking about things and having a great time. What a great conversation, truly enjoyed listening to you men.
There simply is not enough descriptive adjectives to describe how truly wonderful and needed this conversation is for todays youth and young parents. Kudos and thank you both!
I would give Mike my reservation any day and I'd make my family wait in line. 😊 He's done so much good for our country more than I ever could, gladly give up my place in line.
I got accepted to UNC-CH and after Dad said "better get a job to pay for it", I promptly joined the Army as a tanker and disappeared for two decades. Turns out I have a savant-like ability with technology and the Army exploited that to full effect overseas. They'd drop me in the middle of nowhere and tell me to create a full-on data and voice telecommunications network and I'd assemble it all in my head with military components, write the list down, hand it off to command who'd promptly hand me transportation to go get it all. Get back with the gear and build it out, hand it off to someone else and then get shipped out to a new location. Never went to college but I'm paid well to install and repair servers in various datacenter locations in my AO. AI interested me a couple of weeks ago and now I'm running several of my own generative AI models at home, all of them uncensored and unbiased to a deadly extent. They're very well read up on DOD TMs and I'm currently teaching them how to "read" topographic maps so they can create battle plans.
My old high school still has shop class and boat building to this day. Much needed skills for survival in this area, where big degrees really don’t matter.
I started out in construction as a labourer not making much money then became a welder helper and I still had to do everything even digging and working that shovel. I worked by butt off and I would watch that welder lower his shield every once in a while and make a weld. They brought our checks around one day and I saw his check and was shocked at how much he made. I told myself I wanted some of that pie and I enrolled in trade school for welding. I then got a job at a cotton mill on the second shift so I could go to welding school all day 5 days a week. 18 months later I graduated from welding school and passed my first welding test at Pratt and Whitney aircraft when they were building that plant in Columbus GA. I was now a pipe welder and making good money. As a pipe welder you also learn how to fit pipe which is another high paying Job and since I was willing to learn and do other things I also learned millwright work which is another high paying job. I owe all of this because we had a trade school in my town
My high school had a vocational building with auto mechanics, electrical/electronics, drafting, cosmetology, food service, hvac, and auto body. Went back 10 years later for an alumni function and it was closed. It had opened for my senior year.
Awesome interview... As it goes, I have a 4 year degree and turn wrenches in a factory... I am a Maintenance Manager but I don't have enough personnel to get jobs done without me being on the floor... And I enjoy it immensely!
Loved this guy's, I'm 62 years old. I've been a pipe fabricator and welder since I was 18. Me and my wife have raised 3 children and we have 4 beautiful grandchildren that we try to keep off their phones and gaming. Trade school was for me!
Dirty Jobs was one of my favorite shows to watch. Not only did you bring the different trade jobs to light, but you really impressed me with your humbleness The Road Not Taken is one of my favorite poems of all time!!! I was a girl scout, and like tyrus said,the step from brownie to girl scout was a huge accomplishment in my life at that time. I made it all the way to Jr Girl Scout before my mom just couldn't afford it anymore. But that slight bit of comraderie was something I desperately needed. My badges on my vest were a huge source of pride for me. I worked hard to get those.
I’m 42. Born in 1980 and I’ve been growing up listening to the well known recognizable voice of Mike Rowe and my memory escapes me now for the name of this incredible interview, I admire you both!! This was an amazing memorable interview!
What great chat! I have so much respect for these two! Authenticity on display! Such humility and self awareness put out for others to learn from. Thank you both! This is a breath of fresh air in a stagnant world.
Hay guys, just wanted to let you know good it felt watching you two talk. It let's me know there are still people out there that appreciates a good days work, and knows the value of a hand shake. Thanks!!
That was an awesome interview/conversation! My kids are all grown now they have all become successful adults. However, as a Dad, I always felt like I didn't do enough to prepare them for what they would face as they made the transition from living with their Mother or myself yet somehow, while I was thinking I should have been doing more for them, they all grew up, got the education they needed on the fields they were interested in and now all have good paying jobs in the field of their choice. Not because of what I said or did but because of who they each became on their own merits.
Mike & Tyrus, how right you are. My father was a typical blue-collar worker with a 9th grade education carrying 3 jobs, plus my mother with a high school education working full time to support the family. Now, I am a 63 year old, married 41 years to my one and only ever wife, and we are the example "the American Dream" of self-made success. As a kid, I worked on the agricultural farms (blueberries than peaches) from the last day of school at age 10 until school returned to the fall session, working 10hr days, 7 days a week. I thought I could be a photographer, not... no money. Then, a musician, not... no money. I thought i could be a farmer. But the farmer told me to go to college because I would only have one chance in life to do it. So, I worked hard in school to improve my grades and then, with the help of a guidance counselor, chose a degree that would feed my family and was respected. So, for 5 years and 185 college credits plus licensure boards, I became a pharmacist... I worked in hospitals and was told to advance in the hospital's administrative hierarchy, I had to get an MBA. So, I got my MBA. Then, I went into the merger and acquisition side of Hospitals and Healthcare. I then found I could do the work of the attorneys, but to get the pay, I needed the credentials. A close friend once asked me what I did each evening. I said I had dinner, watched the news, and then evening TV. He asked what I would be doing in 4 years. I said the same thing. So, he said, "what is holding you back from going to law school". So, that sparked me to apply to law school, attend law school, and then get admitted to the bar. Yes, it is a total of 11 years of education. Yes, i have about 330 college credits at a graduate school level. But, I was/am able to be independent, self-sufficient, and self-employed and support my family. Our family sacrificed by my absence while in school. We paid for my education by working throughout school and taking loans, which we paid off. My wife had the same upbringing situation. So, we are self-made. We scratched and clawed. We have been financially conservative. . . Buy only what can be paid for at the end of the month. Lastly, I was a cub scout (wolf, bear, and weblos). I could not stay in scouts because I had to work and i out grew the uniform and could not afford the boy scout uniform. It was a great adventure while it lasted. The American Dream lives on if one desires to pursue it and perserve through it.
Most blue collar workers are smarter than the Ivy League. My opinion. I learned from an old plant worker he started at 9th grade learning from elders. They were smarter than the degreed folks. 🤷♀️
Thank you both for your insight. I was awarded my Eagle Scout in 1975. I own a small business now. My Eagle Scout Certificate is the only Certificate hanging in my office along with my Honorable Discharge from the USAF. My Eagle Scout Certificate is signed by President Ford who, as you know, is the only President that was an Eagle Scout. Later when looking back, knowing the sacrifice he paid for pardoning President Nixon, I recognized how selfless his service to our country was. He paid a price for doing the right thing which helped speed the healing this country. He put the building blocks of this country back together and moved the country forward. When he left office I feel he left with his honor in tact. BTW, I wanted to share this on Facebook, but it is against their community standards? God be with you both.
When two of my favorite people have a conversation - I am grateful that they chose to record that conversation, let-a-lone that they are willing to share that conversation!!! I learn from both of you. Thank you.
@@generalwrecking bold of you to step out with the least amount of empathy and least informed opinion possible. What's your next feat going to be? Ranting about how it was harder in your day? How you had it worse? Uphill both ways in the worst conditions possible? Because that's going to get anyone to give any thoughts you have even passing consideration? Here's a different idea. Incentivize people to want to do the work. Give them reasons to want to accomplish things besides a company's bottom line. Wages that are inline with the economy. Benefits, like healthcare they can afford and days to take vacations, and see that their lives aren't defined by working to scrape by, and god forbid a chance to not have to work themselves into the grave, a luxury you probably already have since you sound like a past your prime has been boomer. All those kids are navigating a world you don't understand much less experience. They have skills and knowledge that is second nature that you don't. Most of them aspire to work for themselves and be their own bosses on social media, which requires skills like, charisma (something you haven't displayed.) video editing, public speaking, marketing, videography, lighting and script writing. They might not be able to measure down to a ten thousandth, or know what kind of endmill to run for a cosmetic finish on steel, or understand MMC/LMC or even figure out what side of a part is the cast side vs burr side, but they might be more inclined to learn if you weren't just shouting at them about how they're lazy failures.
Some are nutritionally deficient so truly do not have what it takes to work. When you only get a few bits of meat on a pizza there isn't anything to give you strength.
YES !! SHOP CLASS !! Auto 1 Auto 2 - Small engines - wood shop - aircraft construction !! I took Auto shop and small engines but had friends in wood shop , welding and aircraft construction. Never forget back then ( late 1980’s ) only 2 main small engines manufactures Briggs & Stratt or Tecumse . Loved working on the engines with radiators in the cradles on wheels. 58 years old now and have used those skills all my life
My 24 year old daughter is an outfitter/welder in a busy shipyard and is going back to school for fabrication. Her goal is to learn everything she possibly can and be a knowledgeable leader. She loves her job and hustles everyday.
I was taught basic sewing in Navy boot camp... there was also a 'Friday night smoker' (boxing) where guys could release any tensions... Also, there was a thing called a 'blanket party' for screw-ups. DEI badges.. No Merit Badges.
This one of the BEST podcasts I’ve seen in a very long time! I too was in scouts. My grandson who is now 12 was also. A totally different organization. I’m now 72 and so can relate to the different paths you can take. For me it was the Vietnam war and when I joined the Air Force. It gave me a career path that I retired from 40 years later.
As good and pushing better than Joe’s podcast. Two guys having a conversation about life in our country while also sharing their own life experiences. Excellent!
I graduated high school in 1974. Im my freshman year there was a vocational exploritory course. Electrical, Mechanical drawing, woodworking and machine shop. every quarter we would move on to another one of these classes. In senior year there was a CIE (cooperateve industrial education) program where we left school at noon and went to a job that was approved for the program. These shops in school were well equiped with tools and machinery. All gone now. I think the local board of educations across the country really failed to understand the impact eliminating the interest in the trades at an early age would have on our country. I am now retired and living comfortably after a career in cabinet making and engineering in comercial millworking. I support any program to bring this back.
My son got out of the marines and went to trade school. Went on to work over seas for our military. He made very good money. He was able to retire after 25 years.
I got a trade degree in 1983. .. it was like wow ! Digital design and theory! Started at 18 bucks an hour in 1983. .. by the middle 2000. I was making 250.k a year …. That trade school cost me 5k for 2 years ,!!! Best investment I ever made .
I love both these men! I agree with Mike when it comes to trade school.. we should teach trade in school, instead of crt, dei or any other acrimon... and yeah, Mike has an amazing voice.. I'm jealous lol
This interview reminds me how happy I am I grew up in a world where there were consequences for bad behavior and that failure was just part of every day as you moved forward to be more successful.
I'm 62 and took building trades, auto shop and machine shop classes in high school. When I graduated in 1979 thanks to Jimmy Carter there were no jobs other than auto repair so I worked for a family run shop for 6 years and wound up opening my own shop and just recently sold it to my employees. Parents didnt have the money to put 4 kids through college.
Thank you Mike Rowe. I went to a trade school and I learned many skill trades. Auto mechanic, plumbing, welding, graphic arts, electronics, wood working. I went to college for heating and air conditioning and advanced electronics. I fix stereo and TV's the older tube type. I have done ductwork design and sizing a heating and cooling systems to offices and homes. It's fun.
Two of my favorite people in the world! Thank you, Tyrus. Mike Rowe is a true American hero and I value his insights, wisdom and humor. I value the same qualities in you and the fact that you don’t apologize for your work ethic and grit. Thank you both, so much. God Bless…
I know that most comments go unread, and I have never watched this channel before, but I loved this conversation. You both described a portion of my formative years, boyscouts and the whole bit. I did make it to eagle scout and I still have my sash with all of the merit badges on it. It was nice to hear that there are still people in this world that recognize and respect people that can make things work and not just make letter change on a screen. I am capable of both but I find the physical work much more gratifying.
This was really nice to listen to. There are still a good people out there. I always like the things that Mike talked about. And the messages he tried to give to those around him and Tyrus has a lot more character than I realize he did from watching him on guttfield. So thank you for this show. And all the class dignity respect and traditional manliness that you guys carry with you. Setting a good example for The rest of us
So much I learned in this, and I'm grateful for all of it. On of the gems I'm most grateful for is how Mike clearly articulates - don't fall too much in love with your dream. Be willing to pivot, and learn to find joy in what you end up doing. Put that on billboards across the country - that's life shaping, life affirming, boots-on-the ground wisdom. I also loved hearing about how important it was to them as boys to get their merit badges in Boy Scouts. Boys and men love to be challenged and to have to strive to make the grade. That's what makes them effective in adult life with all the responsibilities and challenges life throws at us. Brings out the noble character in them.
Stumbled upon this gem today. Two people, i admire and love to enjoy their wisdom. Thank you who knew? May real Truth go forth and fill the air around us in this world of pretend.
I went to college for 3 1/2 years. My Human Physiology professor one day told the class that there were no jobs for a biology degree. This was prior to the environment and pollution protest, when companies need environmental people to deal with the government regulations and EPA. That's when I quite college and went to the Water and waste water technical school in Neosho Missouri. I think it was the only school like this. It was a good school and takes a lot of science knowledge and math. It was a great school and I already had much of the science in college. I had a job with the city of Tulsa Oklahoma before I graduated. Worked one year for them and the Sun Oil Company Tulsa oil refinery hired me.Refinery jobs were the highest paying hourly jobs in Tulsa. Some of my classmates in college, after graduation went to this tech school to become more hireable.
Tyrus is one of the BEST interviewers I've ever seen. He's a pure natural. Mike is awesome as well. This is a Master Class on how to do a great interview. You get the answers to the questions, but it just sounds like a great conversation.
These two really do not have to speak on behalf of thier status. The work alone speaks for itself. The beginnings. The trade schooling. The gaining company growth. The ceo of his place in life. Thank you Tyrus and Mike❤❤
I went to a trade school 20 years ago in Ontario Canada. The government was pushing computer jobs as the future of Canadian students back then. 10 years later, they closed my school and took all the shop classes out of the rest of schools. Now in 23/24 they're telling students to try a trade, so now the government gets to spend millions putting the machines they took out of all the schools back in again. The government is unbelievable at wasting OUR money.
Ask yourself Cui bono (who benefits) ? How is education funded in Ca.?
People keep voting for the same people expecting different results. Doing the same thing over and over and over again isn’t the definition of insanity. It’s the definition of stupidity
@@pitchforkpeasant6219 indeed... they yell "term limits" throw EVERYONE else... but then they decide that "MY congressman" is good... it is everyone else that is corrupt.
@@pitchforkpeasant6219it's no different than America the liberals in Toronto outnumber to conservatives. Settle down you think they want mass immigration because they love people???
Agreed. Im in Quebec and graduated high school in 1990. My high school had a full functioning shop class that was shut down my senior year. My Sec4 class was the last to use it. Our home economics class was huge on the second floor, multiple small kitchen islands, never used. We worked out of a book and made xss backwards jogging pants. Didnt even teach us anything intelligent like mending, changing a broken zipper, etc.. Our politicians are useless.
Imagine my joy when these two guys, two of my favorite people, popped up onto my feed... together! Then I watched it, and enjoyed it thoroughly. Life is good.
And so much information to share. What an unlikely pair but so much in common. Tyrus, Mike…y’all did great on this.
100% agree!
Yep,, watched, very much enjoyed,, HIT that LIKE and SUBSCRIBED then started typing. Well done fellas.
Same
I have respected these two men.
They are smart.
I hear them in different ways.
Here's two of the most authentic human beings out there.
My grandson took welding in high school and went on to get his degree in welding at a tech school, very proud of him
Good for him. He wil make a good living 🤠
Good for him. Nice solid work. Same here.
My 22 year old grandson 1.5 years out of H-VAK school
He's making $45. An hour.
as an installer apprentice.
The sky's the limit.
I'm similarly excited about his future.
Thank you for your support. I teach at a technical college and I’m constantly upset (though not surprised) at how we’re still viewed at “lesser” colleges compared to the 4-year schools.
just keep reminding him to wear fresh air hoods or proper respirator mask. I've know so many guys that have copd or worse in their 40s or 50s that are sticken with lung disease from breathing in the work environment. the fresh air hoods are much better. they are expensive but what is your health worth. we didn't have that type of advanced options back then. please tell him to take advantage of them
@@shwilliedude973You’re spot on!
22 yr old divorced single mom in 1978 becomes a token hire in chemical manufacturing in WV.whoops, I was good at it. Thank you to all my big brothers (hundreds of 'em) who slung 55 gal. drums and all the tools to fix stuff. Retired, I miss you. Glad to have Mike and Tyrus give 'em the fame they deserve!
Rock on Dirty Jobs🎉
I can completely identify with Tyrus and Mike and their memories of being in the Boy Scouts. It saddens me that the Boy Scouts are not what they used to be.
i still have my uniform and belt! and i am 53 LOL
My mother was insistent on me becoming an eagle scout, saying it would help me later on in life. I never got it, but that might not be a bad thing in my opinion. Like you said the boy scouts aren't what they used to be, so being an eagle scout might not be saying all that much in today's world, either
@@sealover7134 It helps in the places where Men are still men. It's bought me a lot of help and time in Construction where those things weren't available to others.
@@sealover7134 Eagle Scout still gets you one rank in the military. Many colleges give you entrance points for Eagle Scout. Texas A&M football team lists Eagle Scouts who are on the team. HR folks would report one of the most lied points on a job application is being an Eagle Scout. They check the Eagle Scout registry and their find out if the applicant is truthful or lying.
I agree. Bringing girls in before Venturing has ruined it.
Mike has been a class act for decades now. Recognizable facially and when he is not on camera, you recognize his voice immediately. Tyrus has made a name for himself outside the wrestling ring. Kudos to him for his hard work. He is great on Gutfeld!
But openly votes against his interests and had voted for candidates who will not fund trade schools. And when questioned about it offers no explanation
i agree100% tyrus caught my eye and ears on gutfeld also. dirty jobs with mike . but this is a first with outkick . i hope tyrus keeps it up. good show huh?
@@jaredgarrison333and when was this?
@@terrybrown5402 about 10 to 12 years ago on an episode of real time with bill maher. Mike was giving his usual talking gimmick but when brought to his attention he voted against his interests and why does he support candidates who don’t fund trade schools he literally just smiled and they moved onto the next topic.
@@jaredgarrison333
Please, which one? Not Mike, but then Tyrus would really surprise me too-
I’m a retired lawyer. While in college, I was a road and bridge construction worker. At the end of the day it’s was satisfying to see you laid 3/4 mile of road. In all my years as a lawyer, although I made a great living, I never had the same feeling of satisfaction at the end of the day as I did when I could look back and see I poured a bridge deck. It was something tangible that thousands of people would use. That was in 1986-88. I still drive over 2 of the bridges I worked on. My kids knew I was a lawyer, but the fact that I helped build a bridge over 2 rivers, they were fascinated by it. Their dad walked on 6” wide steel beam 70 feet in the air and helped build a bridge that we were currently driving over.
Less than 2% of the population raises food for 135% of the country. Farmers can be electricians, plumbers, mechanics, veterinarians, carpenters, soil scientists, chemists, and do merchandising in a single day. And we are not the only ones that have those abilities. Scouting, Skills USA, 4H, and the FFA are great organizations for our young people to be involved in. They teach outside of a box.
Spot On. 100% Agree. 🤠🤠🌽🍞🐖🦬
On the farm you either figure it out or it doesn’t get done. Unfortunately the corporate farms are taking over☹️
@@pitchforkpeasant6219 Spot On. They sure are taking over and the gov is helping them. It's a REAL shame and needs to stop
@@pitchforkpeasant6219 Most "corporate" farms are family run, and are Inc, LLC, etc for taxes, liability, and transition to the next generation.
Don't forget accountants, meteorologists, chefs, botanists, gardeners and philanthropists. I grew up rural and some of the best people I've ever known are farmers.
Work ethic is HUGE!! Kids need chores at home and less screen time. Homeschool Mom of 5, here. Appreciate the conversation!
I’ll never forget when my dad got home one winter night at 9pm and saw the not so good job I did shoveling the snow from driveway and sidewalk he MADE ME GET DRESSED AND GET OUT THERE TO DO IT RIGHT !!! Didn’t get to come back in the house until I FINISHED !!! And I KNEW DAM WELL ID BETTER DO IT RIGHT or I’d be in BIG TROUBLE!! We need to bring back that style of parenting!!
Being a child's conscience until they develop their own voice in their head is invaluable.
Work ethics have served me in every single thing I have ever done. Career or hobby.
I had a class in high school where we spent 1/2 the day building a house from start to finish. That was in the early 90's.
River Bank CA still had there program like that in the 2010's.
My great nephew was just accepted into Trade School. I couldn't be more proud of him for choosing to attend trade school. He has worked so hard to get accepted into Franklin Tech. He will do great.
The honesty and self deprecation of Mike Rowe is what makes him
Worked 25 years fixing heavy equipment and everything else in the Canadian Arctic. Now 46 pretty much retired working part time as an auto mechanic to keep busy. Trades pays if you do it right. My 22 year old nephew followed in my footsteps. Makes more than both his university educated parents combined with no debt and a job that doesn’t follow you home. Trades is the way to go when you do it right. Work is easy to come buy pay is always good to great.
@nealcassady-yn3bh most likely Being a heavy equipment tech is terrible pay!
@@Oxidized_Stock_GMCAverage pay in America for a heavy equipment tech is 48k a year. meanwhile the average median house cost is 417K. Or $2,608 a month or $31,296 a year in todays 30 year mortgage The average starting wage of an engineer is 100K. A computer programmer median income is 97K. The Median of an electrician is 55k. A diesel tech cannot afford an average house in America with out working 60-80hrs a week. Hell just an apartment and basic living expenses these days wont leave much left on the table at 48k a year.
@@codyroersmatell us you know nothing about a profession without telling us.
Well up in the extreme conditions in the north the wages reflect it. $40-$65 an hour is the average for most trades. Standard work day is 12-16 hours 7 days a week for 3-4 weeks straight. Then home for 7-14 days off. Now if the average decent job pays $70k a year making double that with overtime is not hard. Plus all living expenses and your travel costs are paid. If you stay away from the booze drugs and hard partying on your days off. It doesn’t take long to add up quickly. It’s a hard life but if you can do it for 10 years and invest properly your set. Now keep in mind the working conditions are hell. -50 in the winter no sunlight lack of sleep extreme bug problems in warmer months. Have to watch constantly for dangerous wildlife suck as polar or grizzly bears. 2-4 guys in a prison cell sized room to sleep. Camp food so no real choice on what you eat. Your also constantly under pressure to go faster. If your not tough mentally and physically there’s no chance of lasting. Plus getting those jobs is usually buy knowing someone No company wants to invest thousands in travel and accommodations if the guy won’t last.
Tradies are like GODS NOW.. 😂 I tried to get my son into plumbing or electrical but my country SUCKS.. and apprenticeships are a nightmare for businesses.. WHICH I KNEW WOULD CAUSE a major issue which it has because now we have a shortage of tradies.. GOVERNMENTS must make it beneficial for businesses to hire apprentices..
I was in the Boy Scouts also and went on to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. All the skills I learned there set me up for success in my future careers as a 20 year Police Officer and a 25 year member of the National Guard, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant.
This is easily one of the best discussions i have seen in a long time. Much respect to both of these guys.
Yes, you are right.
Absolutely Agree! Fun, enlightening about both gentlemen, and Spot On! I have so much respect for the both of them. I love their sincerity and honesty!
Two really incredible men sitting across from each other having an honest conversation, nothing better.
I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE TYRUS MOVING FORWARD! KEEP IT UP AMERICA NEEDS YOUR VOICE.
Why, what happened to him?
He definitely has a great mind
@@theresadevore9312 He means that he is continuing to be successful and keeps moving forward being successful in other things besides wrestling.
My dad learned to build a house from the ground up. I taught my 4 boys how to sew up a rip and put a button back on a shirt, to cook and clean, and learn by doing. Passed on from my dad: you want something above the basic needs, you work and save for it. Consequences for bad behavior. Respect is something you earn. All 4 boys are blue collar workers and doing very well. Thanjs, dad!
Own a home and made my living with my hands as an auto mechanic/detailer and porting heads and intake manifolds/building racing engines and teaching Table Tennis...@65 my skills still earn me income I am fit strong and walk upright I train 6-7 days a week...
Can’t make a good living as a mechanic anymore
If you specialize in electrical trouble shooting you will be rewarded...I made as much over the years with my polisher too it's all about becoming the best at what you do.@@colestaples2010
This is true. New cars aren't engineered with repair in mind. You're meant to trade that car in after an acceptable amount of time, just like an iPhone.
we used to call them "throw away cars"it started around 1979 with the Dodge Omni..
@@poultryinmotion5721
@@poultryinmotion5721not very green huh. All this propaganda out there about green and sustainability yet still the throwaway mindset
Young man born to a family of welders. Learned to weld young. With trade school/vo-tech he was Master Welder at 20.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!😊
@@BarbaraThomas-z6r yeah, he faced a lot of flack because he was inspecting older guys welding jobs. They all shut up when he demonstrated “How To Weld” classes. His dad was a welder on the big oil platforms in The Gulf Of Mexico. His Grandpa was an oil field welder.
Found this on accident and so so glad I listened! I listened to Mike's podcast but this one is priceless. School's around here still push the college thing more than when I was in school (graduated in '93) now they offer dual enrollment through their is k tech here for the kids who want blisters on the hands. I'm a union trained brick Mason but grew up at home turning wrenches on logging equipment and trucks but by trade I'm a painter of 20 years. No regrets, just memories! My advice to the younger generations...... don't get tunnel vision when the doors of life open up.
The educated with no life skills can only make a living indoctrinating more educated.
What I loved most about this interview is that it wasn't obvious who was the interviewer. A great conversation.
I don’t know why but I always think he is Canadian….
I'm 30, was in special education through grade school and high school, math and reading came hard for me, my dad never pushed college on me cause he saw school and paper typ work was difficult for me, so he told me I needed to start doing some kind of work, made me start mowing lawns, as other kids in high school were out parting and what not I was working, tried other jobs out of school but the past 11ish years been mowing yards professionally and have loved ever second, it's hard, boring, and sometimes even frustrating, but wouldn't change it, great video
Congratulations! Good for you and the life you have built for yourself! And congrats to your father, too, for not pushing you to college! I wish my son, age 29 and also special ed for grades 1-12, had not gone to college. His history degree is worthless.
Tyrus you are a remarkable person. I'm so glad you are doing this podcast... America needs more real men like you
Mike Rowe for either Secretary of Labor or Education Secretary 👍👍
Right. But we’re better off with no federal input in our schools…just the states.
Mike Rowe = class & benevolence.
But openly votes against the topics he pushed for and offers no explanation as to why
@@jaredgarrison333Old saying "Proof or it didn't happen". Votes are always cast with the guarantee of anonymity. You have no idea what he votes for anymore then the next person casting a ballot.
It's always amazing to hear someone that has that iconic voice, and has showcased the 'UN-showcase able' and did so with a sense of respect and education. Only to have someone attempt to throw mud at them for no other reason then you do not like his politics-Usually detractors are simply miserable people that love to tear others down, as their own life's suck.
He's a college boy who makes his living with that education while pretending to be a blue collar guy and telling everyone else they should forgo college.
@@kenofken9458exactly!!
Mike Rowe gets $250,000 an hour for his appearances
Right on trade and shop classes were positive re-enforcement for teens. Let's hope schools bring them back.
I'm 34, electrician, graduated trade school in 2010 and I've paid off my house. Young people NEED to consider this life choice, it's not the most glamorous but it's fulfilling and achieving this life of debt free living is possible
How fun is it to watch two people you admire who are both interviewers in an interview?! Love the dynamics!❤❤❤
We need more of this in our lives. People just talking about things and having a great time. What a great conversation, truly enjoyed listening to you men.
Tyrus! Mike and Tyrus is a gift. Nonsense, Mike. You were the voice of the workers in DJ.
There simply is not enough descriptive adjectives to describe how truly wonderful and needed this conversation is for todays youth and young parents. Kudos and thank you both!
I would give Mike my reservation any day and I'd make my family wait in line. 😊 He's done so much good for our country more than I ever could, gladly give up my place in line.
Old School teaching/mentoring. Being INTERESTED in getting work done right and working WITH people correctly. Good stuff.
All I can say is THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got accepted to UNC-CH and after Dad said "better get a job to pay for it", I promptly joined the Army as a tanker and disappeared for two decades.
Turns out I have a savant-like ability with technology and the Army exploited that to full effect overseas. They'd drop me in the middle of nowhere and tell me to create a full-on data and voice telecommunications network and I'd assemble it all in my head with military components, write the list down, hand it off to command who'd promptly hand me transportation to go get it all. Get back with the gear and build it out, hand it off to someone else and then get shipped out to a new location.
Never went to college but I'm paid well to install and repair servers in various datacenter locations in my AO.
AI interested me a couple of weeks ago and now I'm running several of my own generative AI models at home, all of them uncensored and unbiased to a deadly extent. They're very well read up on DOD TMs and I'm currently teaching them how to "read" topographic maps so they can create battle plans.
Mike was destined to be that easy, smooth, cool.....no matter what he pursued.
Mike is a real gentleman with a big heart!
He can afford it. His appearance fee is $250,000 an hour
@@kevinthomas895So?
But he's forced to pay most of it in taxes.
My old high school still has shop class and boat building to this day. Much needed skills for survival in this area, where big degrees really don’t matter.
Thank you Tyrus! Great interview with Mike Rowe!
My two favorite teachers at the Same Time and Place!
I think Mike would be an excellent congressman. I vote for him in a heartbeat. Love his morals, always very well spoken.
I started out in construction as a labourer not making much money then became a welder helper and I still had to do everything even digging and working that shovel. I worked by butt off and I would watch that welder lower his shield every once in a while and make a weld. They brought our checks around one day and I saw his check and was shocked at how much he made. I told myself I wanted some of that pie and I enrolled in trade school for welding. I then got a job at a cotton mill on the second shift so I could go to welding school all day 5 days a week. 18 months later I graduated from welding school and passed my first welding test at Pratt and Whitney aircraft when they were building that plant in Columbus GA. I was now a pipe welder and making good money. As a pipe welder you also learn how to fit pipe which is another high paying Job and since I was willing to learn and do other things I also learned millwright work which is another high paying job. I owe all of this because we had a trade school in my town
My high school had a vocational building with auto mechanics, electrical/electronics, drafting, cosmetology, food service, hvac, and auto body. Went back 10 years later for an alumni function and it was closed. It had opened for my senior year.
Wow. What a shame
Awesome interview... As it goes, I have a 4 year degree and turn wrenches in a factory... I am a Maintenance Manager but I don't have enough personnel to get jobs done without me being on the floor... And I enjoy it immensely!
MY GOD! A common sense conversation. I enjoyed the whole interview. :)
You said it 👏. I agree 👍.
Loved this guy's, I'm 62 years old. I've been a pipe fabricator and welder since I was 18. Me and my wife have raised 3 children and we have 4 beautiful grandchildren that we try to keep off their phones and gaming. Trade school was for me!
Dirty Jobs was one of my favorite shows to watch. Not only did you bring the different trade jobs to light, but you really impressed me with your humbleness
The Road Not Taken is one of my favorite poems of all time!!!
I was a girl scout, and like tyrus said,the step from brownie to girl scout was a huge accomplishment in my life at that time. I made it all the way to Jr Girl Scout before my mom just couldn't afford it anymore. But that slight bit of comraderie was something I desperately needed. My badges on my vest were a huge source of pride for me. I worked hard to get those.
Great interview with two great hosts. Very interesting discussion on some very important topics. Thank you.
I’m 42. Born in 1980 and I’ve been growing up listening to the well known recognizable voice of Mike Rowe and my memory escapes me now for the name of this incredible interview, I admire you both!! This was an amazing memorable interview!
What great chat! I have so much respect for these two! Authenticity on display! Such humility and self awareness put out for others to learn from. Thank you both! This is a breath of fresh air in a stagnant world.
It doesn't get more real than this. Great program!
Wow what an interview. The boys took the words out of my mouth! Let’s bring those ideas back! They are totally and respectfully correct🇺🇸
Rare to sit through 43 minutes of anything these days but that was well worth it. Two men being open and talking like men. Chapeau.
Hay guys, just wanted to let you know good it felt watching you two talk. It let's me know there are still people out there that appreciates a good days work, and knows the value of a hand shake. Thanks!!
Glad I found this. Real men having a real conversation.
That was an awesome interview/conversation! My kids are all grown now they have all become successful adults. However, as a Dad, I always felt like I didn't do enough to prepare them for what they would face as they made the transition from living with their Mother or myself yet somehow, while I was thinking I should have been doing more for them, they all grew up, got the education they needed on the fields they were interested in and now all have good paying jobs in the field of their choice. Not because of what I said or did but because of who they each became on their own merits.
Mike & Tyrus, how right you are. My father was a typical blue-collar worker with a 9th grade education carrying 3 jobs, plus my mother with a high school education working full time to support the family.
Now, I am a 63 year old, married 41 years to my one and only ever wife, and we are the example "the American Dream" of self-made success. As a kid, I worked on the agricultural farms (blueberries than peaches) from the last day of school at age 10 until school returned to the fall session, working 10hr days, 7 days a week. I thought I could be a photographer, not... no money. Then, a musician, not... no money. I thought i could be a farmer. But the farmer told me to go to college because I would only have one chance in life to do it. So, I worked hard in school to improve my grades and then, with the help of a guidance counselor, chose a degree that would feed my family and was respected. So, for 5 years and 185 college credits plus licensure boards, I became a pharmacist... I worked in hospitals and was told to advance in the hospital's administrative hierarchy, I had to get an MBA. So, I got my MBA. Then, I went into the merger and acquisition side of Hospitals and Healthcare. I then found I could do the work of the attorneys, but to get the pay, I needed the credentials. A close friend once asked me what I did each evening. I said I had dinner, watched the news, and then evening TV. He asked what I would be doing in 4 years. I said the same thing. So, he said, "what is holding you back from going to law school". So, that sparked me to apply to law school, attend law school, and then get admitted to the bar. Yes, it is a total of 11 years of education. Yes, i have about 330 college credits at a graduate school level. But, I was/am able to be independent, self-sufficient, and self-employed and support my family. Our family sacrificed by my absence while in school. We paid for my education by working throughout school and taking loans, which we paid off. My wife had the same upbringing situation. So, we are self-made. We scratched and clawed. We have been financially conservative. . . Buy only what can be paid for at the end of the month. Lastly, I was a cub scout (wolf, bear, and weblos). I could not stay in scouts because I had to work and i out grew the uniform and could not afford the boy scout uniform. It was a great adventure while it lasted. The American Dream lives on if one desires to pursue it and perserve through it.
Most blue collar workers are smarter than the Ivy League. My opinion. I learned from an old plant worker he started at 9th grade learning from elders. They were smarter than the degreed folks. 🤷♀️
I love yall
This is the first time I have every watched this channel, but this is one of the best interviews I have seen! Such great discussion and honesty
Thank you both for your insight.
I was awarded my Eagle Scout in 1975. I own a small business now.
My Eagle Scout Certificate is the only Certificate hanging in my office along with my Honorable Discharge from the USAF.
My Eagle Scout Certificate is signed by President Ford who, as you know, is the only President that was an Eagle Scout.
Later when looking back, knowing the sacrifice he paid for pardoning President Nixon, I recognized how selfless his service to our country was.
He paid a price for doing the right thing which helped speed the healing this country.
He put the building blocks of this country back together and moved the country forward.
When he left office I feel he left with his honor in tact.
BTW, I wanted to share this on Facebook, but it is against their community standards?
God be with you both.
OMG, such a wonderful dose of normalcy listening to y'all's conversation. Thanks for sharing.
There definitely needs to be a part 2 to this. Amazing conversation between you both, loved it.
When two of my favorite people have a conversation - I am grateful that they chose to record that conversation, let-a-lone that they are willing to share that conversation!!!
I learn from both of you. Thank you.
I deeply admire both of you guy's. Morality inside.
Trade schools are great, and we need them. Problem is so many young men and women do not want to do physical labor.
No... Fact is the trades pay is terrible...
BLAME the PARENTS for creating LAZY KIDS
@@generalwreckingtough for parents to parent when they’re working two jobs because of cost and tax increases every other day
@@generalwrecking bold of you to step out with the least amount of empathy and least informed opinion possible. What's your next feat going to be? Ranting about how it was harder in your day? How you had it worse? Uphill both ways in the worst conditions possible? Because that's going to get anyone to give any thoughts you have even passing consideration? Here's a different idea. Incentivize people to want to do the work. Give them reasons to want to accomplish things besides a company's bottom line. Wages that are inline with the economy. Benefits, like healthcare they can afford and days to take vacations, and see that their lives aren't defined by working to scrape by, and god forbid a chance to not have to work themselves into the grave, a luxury you probably already have since you sound like a past your prime has been boomer.
All those kids are navigating a world you don't understand much less experience. They have skills and knowledge that is second nature that you don't. Most of them aspire to work for themselves and be their own bosses on social media, which requires skills like, charisma (something you haven't displayed.) video editing, public speaking, marketing, videography, lighting and script writing. They might not be able to measure down to a ten thousandth, or know what kind of endmill to run for a cosmetic finish on steel, or understand MMC/LMC or even figure out what side of a part is the cast side vs burr side, but they might be more inclined to learn if you weren't just shouting at them about how they're lazy failures.
Some are nutritionally deficient so truly do not have what it takes to work. When you only get a few bits of meat on a pizza there isn't anything to give you strength.
YES !! SHOP CLASS !! Auto 1 Auto 2 - Small engines - wood shop - aircraft construction !! I took Auto shop and small engines but had friends in wood shop , welding and aircraft construction. Never forget back then ( late 1980’s ) only 2 main small engines manufactures Briggs & Stratt or Tecumse . Loved working on the engines with radiators in the cradles on wheels. 58 years old now and have used those skills all my life
This is worth more than gold, silver or fame.
Edit: imagine a long form podcast with these two Amazing men just talking about Dad wisdom (Dadism).
My 24 year old daughter is an outfitter/welder in a busy shipyard and is going back to school for fabrication. Her goal is to learn everything she possibly can and be a knowledgeable leader. She loves her job and hustles everyday.
I was taught basic sewing in Navy boot camp... there was also a 'Friday night smoker' (boxing) where guys
could release any tensions... Also, there was a thing called a 'blanket party' for screw-ups.
DEI badges.. No Merit Badges.
This one of the BEST podcasts I’ve seen in a very long time! I too was in scouts. My grandson who is now 12 was also. A totally different organization. I’m now 72 and so can relate to the different paths you can take. For me it was the Vietnam war and when I joined the Air Force. It gave me a career path that I retired from 40 years later.
"The vast Bering Sea!" :-)
As good and pushing better than Joe’s podcast. Two guys having a conversation about life in our country while also sharing their own life experiences.
Excellent!
I graduated high school in 1974. Im my freshman year there was a vocational exploritory course. Electrical, Mechanical drawing, woodworking and machine shop. every quarter we would move on to another one of these classes. In senior year there was a CIE (cooperateve industrial education) program where we left school at noon and went to a job that was approved for the program. These shops in school were well equiped with tools and machinery. All gone now. I think the local board of educations across the country really failed to understand the impact eliminating the interest in the trades at an early age would have on our country. I am now retired and living comfortably after a career in cabinet making and engineering in comercial millworking. I support any program to bring this back.
As soon as we stop buying everything from outside the US.
As a former scoutmaster/ troop committee chair, I love when people talk about the importance of scouting and the impact it has had on their lives.
Thank you, Scoutmaster!
Keep up the Good Work or Commits because we need to hear this.
My son got out of the marines and went to trade school. Went on to work over seas for our military.
He made very good money. He was able to retire after 25 years.
I got a trade degree in 1983. .. it was like wow ! Digital design and theory! Started at 18 bucks an hour in 1983. .. by the middle 2000. I was making 250.k a year …. That trade school cost me 5k for 2 years ,!!! Best investment I ever made .
I love both these men! I agree with Mike when it comes to trade school.. we should teach trade in school, instead of crt, dei or any other acrimon... and yeah, Mike has an amazing voice.. I'm jealous lol
This interview reminds me how happy I am I grew up in a world where there were consequences for bad behavior and that failure was just part of every day as you moved forward to be more successful.
I'm 62 and took building trades, auto shop and machine shop classes in high school. When I graduated in 1979 thanks to Jimmy Carter there were no jobs other than auto repair so I worked for a family run shop for 6 years and wound up opening my own shop and just recently sold it to my employees. Parents didnt have the money to put 4 kids through college.
Thank you Mike Rowe. I went to a trade school and I learned many skill trades. Auto mechanic, plumbing, welding, graphic arts, electronics, wood working. I went to college for heating and air conditioning and advanced electronics. I fix stereo and TV's the older tube type. I have done ductwork design and sizing a heating and cooling systems to offices and homes. It's fun.
I went to a vocational high school. Was working full-time my senior year. Best thing ever.
Two of my favorite people in the world!
Thank you, Tyrus. Mike Rowe is a true American hero and I value his insights, wisdom and humor. I value the same qualities in you and the fact that you don’t apologize for your work ethic and grit.
Thank you both, so much.
God Bless…
I know that most comments go unread, and I have never watched this channel before, but I loved this conversation. You both described a portion of my formative years, boyscouts and the whole bit. I did make it to eagle scout and I still have my sash with all of the merit badges on it. It was nice to hear that there are still people in this world that recognize and respect people that can make things work and not just make letter change on a screen. I am capable of both but I find the physical work much more gratifying.
Always the best comments, stories and advice. This guy is a national treasure.
Two of the GREATEST gentlemen there are! Thank you for this brief moment of blissful conversation.
I am surprised those wobbly chairs did not collapse. These two are some of the best people in life, thank you for being on this earth.
I so enjoyed listening to these guys recall their Boy Scout experiences.
This was really nice to listen to. There are still a good people out there. I always like the things that Mike talked about. And the messages he tried to give to those around him and Tyrus has a lot more character than I realize he did from watching him on guttfield. So thank you for this show. And all the class dignity respect and traditional manliness that you guys carry with you. Setting a good example for The rest of us
So much I learned in this, and I'm grateful for all of it. On of the gems I'm most grateful for is how Mike clearly articulates - don't fall too much in love with your dream. Be willing to pivot, and learn to find joy in what you end up doing. Put that on billboards across the country - that's life shaping, life affirming, boots-on-the ground wisdom.
I also loved hearing about how important it was to them as boys to get their merit badges in Boy Scouts. Boys and men love to be challenged and to have to strive to make the grade. That's what makes them effective in adult life with all the responsibilities and challenges life throws at us. Brings out the noble character in them.
Stumbled upon this gem today. Two people, i admire and love to enjoy their wisdom. Thank you who knew? May real Truth go forth and fill the air around us in this world of pretend.
Loved Mike for years now
New to Tyrus the last couple years. Love him also
Would love to see Tyrus go on Bill Maher and talk some sense into him.
mike reminds me of my grandpa and his attitude with people we used to watch dirty jobs together love that time in my 20s
I went to college for 3 1/2 years. My Human Physiology professor one day told the class that there were no jobs for a biology degree. This was prior to the environment and pollution protest, when companies need environmental people to deal with the government regulations and EPA. That's when I quite college and went to the Water and waste water technical school in Neosho Missouri. I think it was the only school like this. It was a good school and takes a lot of science knowledge and math. It was a great school and I already had much of the science in college. I had a job with the city of Tulsa Oklahoma before I graduated. Worked one year for them and the Sun Oil Company Tulsa oil refinery hired me.Refinery jobs were the highest paying hourly jobs in Tulsa. Some of my classmates in college, after graduation went to this tech school to become more hireable.
The only keys to success are attitude and aptitude. Both must be maintained and reformed. Thanks for keeping these thoughts alive!
Tyrus is one of the BEST interviewers I've ever seen. He's a pure natural. Mike is awesome as well. This is a Master Class on how to do a great interview. You get the answers to the questions, but it just sounds like a great conversation.
These two really do not have to speak on behalf of thier status.
The work alone speaks for itself.
The beginnings.
The trade schooling.
The gaining company growth.
The ceo of his place in life.
Thank you Tyrus and Mike❤❤
Both these guys are true men….common sense, honesty, hard working, respectful to all people especially women!
Sign Painting Trade School graduate in 1988. In business since 1997 after working for a variety of sign shops. Love my job!