Trans || America

Broadcasting from Newton, Iowa, following his release from jail, Mike discusses his struggles with manic depression and his decision to quit marijuana, which he identifies as a root cause of his recent "Twilight Zone" experiences. He is joined by his friend Jim, who drove from Ohio to pick him up.

Mike drives around Portland late at night, in search of his ex-boyfriend, cannabis to purchase, and a place to pee.

On an aimless late-night drive around the suburbs, Mike continues to cope with his recent and sudden termination from PGE, looking to Facebook interaction and other distractions to avoid falling into an endless pity party over the shocking decision.

In this late-night broadcast in Utah, Mike provide a candid and eclectic update on his life, his relationship, and his upcoming move to Portland. Hosting an informal "hangout" session, he blends logistical updates about truck driving with deep-dive conversations with friends and viewers.

Mike and Matt travel along I-80 amidst the windy landscape of Wyoming, approaching the Utah border enroute to Denver. Emphasizing the safety responsibilities of flatbed truck drivers, their plan includes dropping off a trailer with broken landing gear before finally taking a long-awaited vacation.

Embarking from Salt Lake City towards Colorado, Mike and Matt review some recent tasks, such as securing cargo, refueling, and grooming, and chat with a couple viewers about local cuisine and the NFL national anthem protests.

Mike catches up with friends and viewers while broadcasting from his vehicle.

Suffering from the early stages of heat exhaustion while helping Matt secure his flatbed load, Mike reflects on the recent solar eclipse that they viewed from Arizona.