<description>&lt;p&gt;Neon lights aren't supposed to be profound. They're supposed to buzz, flicker, and sell you a cold beer or a bad decision. But Evan Voyles—founder of &lt;a href="http://theneonjungle.com/"&gt;The Neon Jungle&lt;/a&gt;—has made a career out of bending that expectation into something stranger… and maybe a little wiser.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="298" data-end="617"&gt;Evan is a self-taught craftsman who works with fire, gas, and fragile tubes of glass to make signs that don't just glow—they say something. His work has been commissioned by brands, collected as art, and—on more than one occasion—made people stop and wonder if the joke is on them.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="588" data-end="902"&gt;In this episode, Mike sits down with a guy who makes a living lighting things up—literally—and wrestles with why any of it matters. They talk about the strange line between art and advertising and why irony is harder to come by than you'd think.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="904" data-end="1090" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;It's a conversation about craft, culture, and the quiet satisfaction of making something with your hands… even if what you make is a glowing reminder not to take any of it too seriously.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Big thanks to our awesome sponsors&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.puretalk.com/rowe"&gt;PureTalk.com/Rowe&lt;/a&gt; Choose a wireless company who shares YOUR values.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "http://www.netsuite.com/mike"&gt;NetSuite.com/Mike&lt;/a&gt; Download their &lt;strong&gt;FREE&lt;/strong&gt; business guide, Demystifying AI&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.american-giant.com/collections/mike"&gt;American-Giant.com/MIKE&lt;/a&gt; Use code &lt;strong&gt;MIKE&lt;/strong&gt; to get 20% off your order.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.skillsusa.org/mike/"&gt;SkillsUSA.org/mike&lt;/a&gt; Join the skilled trade movement!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

479: Evan Voyles— The Connoisseur of Irony

APR 14, 2026109 MIN
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

479: Evan Voyles— The Connoisseur of Irony

APR 14, 2026109 MIN

Description

Neon lights aren't supposed to be profound. They're supposed to buzz, flicker, and sell you a cold beer or a bad decision. But Evan Voyles—founder of The Neon Jungle—has made a career out of bending that expectation into something stranger… and maybe a little wiser. Evan is a self-taught craftsman who works with fire, gas, and fragile tubes of glass to make signs that don't just glow—they say something. His work has been commissioned by brands, collected as art, and—on more than one occasion—made people stop and wonder if the joke is on them. In this episode, Mike sits down with a guy who makes a living lighting things up—literally—and wrestles with why any of it matters. They talk about the strange line between art and advertising and why irony is harder to come by than you'd think. It's a conversation about craft, culture, and the quiet satisfaction of making something with your hands… even if what you make is a glowing reminder not to take any of it too seriously. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Choose a wireless company who shares YOUR values. NetSuite.com/Mike Download their FREE business guide, Demystifying AI American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. SkillsUSA.org/mike Join the skilled trade movement!