History's Greatest Picks with Mike Wolfe
2026– · History · 63 min · 1 season
S01E08 · Greatest Showmen
Mon, 13 Apr, 11:00 am
From the sports arena to the circus ring and even to the silver screen, this episode dishes on the scene-stealing big-budget items connected to some of the greatest performers of all time.
About
Mike Wolfe has spent decades tracking down elusive treasures, hidden gems and bargaining with awesome collectors of the past, but now, it's Mike's turn to share that history by revealing the stories of extraordinary finds by ordinary people.
History's Greatest Picks with Mike Wolfe explores the epic journeys, captivating tales, and astonishing monetary values behind legendary treasures, relics, and artifacts from history. Mike draws on his decades of experience and infectious curiosity to showcase some of history's most unbelievable and high valued items—from iconic vintage cars and motorcycles to pop culture touchstones, rare collectibles, and historic oddities.
With expert insight, compelling historical context, and Mike guiding the audience through these stories, the series reveals surprising new details about how these extraordinary objects have changed hands and risen dramatically in value over time—bringing history to life, one unforgettable pick at a time.
Episodes
- E01
Wheelin' and Dealin'
Mon, 23 Feb· 63 minFrom junkyard jalopies to long-lost classics, we explore the rare wheels and automobilia lost to time that yield some really epic deals.
- E02
Bad Money
Mon, 2 Mar· 63 minA Florida woman uncovers a Medal of Freedom ‘secretly' awarded to a notorious mobster. A determined collector searches for a missing 50-year-old getaway car. After a notorious Nazi's suicide, a coroner claims a macabre souvenir.
- E03
Weirdly Wired
Mon, 9 Mar· 63 minFrom wild devices that powered down before booting up to groundbreaking innovations that transformed society, we look at tech creations that broke the bank and changed the course of modern history.
- E04
Famous Finds
Mon, 16 Mar· 63 minFrom iconic robes, jerseys, crowns and sunglasses to dangerous weapons, we explore the wild tales of long-lost celebrity artifacts that turn into big-money paydays.
- E05
Out of This World
Mon, 23 Mar· 63 minFrom moon landings and movie props to space junk and sci fi treasures, Mike we unveil the most finds from the Final Frontier - space.
- E06
Dark Discoveries
Mon, 30 Mar· 63 minFrom the gruesome to the downright weird, these stories reveal dark discoveries and their terrifyingly lucrative payday.
- E07
Backyard Treasures
Mon, 6 Apr· 63 minMike Wolfe explores incredible finds that were discovered right in people's backyards. From buried relics to items hidden in plain sight, this episode highlights how forgotten objects can transform into "jaw-dropping jackpots" when their true history and value are revealed.
- E08
Greatest Showmen
Mon, 13 Apr· 63 minFrom the sports arena to the circus ring and even to the silver screen, this episode dishes on the scene-stealing big-budget items connected to some of the greatest performers of all time.
Cast
Mike Wolfe
Host