412: Coffee with Mom—Pimping Out Your Brothers for Halloween with Peggy Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Deep Dive
Why did Mike's father disapprove of trick-or-treating?
He viewed it as sending children to beg for food at strangers' doors, which he found distasteful and inappropriate.
What was Mike's strategy for getting more candy on Halloween?
He would go trick-or-treating multiple times, changing costumes to hit the same houses again for extra candy.
How did Peggy and her husband ensure their children's safety during trick-or-treating?
They followed their children from a distance to make sure they didn't come to any harm, without letting the kids know they were being watched.
What unusual experience did Peggy and her son John have at a Boy Scout camp?
They heard what sounded like cannon fire and screaming, which many others also heard, creating a spooky atmosphere that lasted for hours.
Why did Peggy's friend from church call her after a Zoom church service?
Peggy had forgotten to mute her microphone during the service, and her conversation with her husband was accidentally broadcasted to the congregation.
What was the memorable Halloween experience for Peggy's friend Peggy Lucky?
At a carnival during the Depression, she pulled the winning raffle ticket for a car, which her family won despite suspicions of rigging.
How did Mike's grandfather benefit from his job as a state inspector?
He received free ride tickets for carnival midways, which made Mike and his siblings feel rich and privileged on the rides.
What was the ironic outcome of Mike's grandfather's job benefits at the state fair?
Despite having free access to all rides, Mike and his siblings only enjoyed the bumper cars, leading to them being asked to leave so others could have a turn.
What remarkable experience did Mike's ex-girlfriend Katie have shortly after moving to LA?
Within 24 hours of arriving, she won both showcases on her favorite game show, The Price is Right, winning cars, a hot tub, and other prizes.
- Peggy believes you are never too old to learn, despite potentially being late.
- Mike attributes his tardiness to overestimating his strength and underestimating the impact of high humidity.
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