This collection chronicles Mike’s adventures throughout the US and Canada, offering raw and unpolished glimpses into his life.
Mike’s life is deeply rooted in his Steel Valley upbringing, but shaped by his travels throughout North America and a lasting desire to build a better home back in Ohio.
Featuring occasional appearances with Dave, unidentified stoners in the park, WANDA, and Parking Garage KAREN.
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Featured Chapters
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Columbus - Side B
Mike returns to Columbus in 2023, 6 years after moving away, and finds a city in transformation.
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On Tour
Mike chronicles times in his life when he was unhoused, living on the streets of Portland, Chicago, Columbus, Alexandria, New Orleans, Natchez, and Mansfield.
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Calling My Bluff
This collection covers Mike’s adventures during Feb 2023 in the town of Natchez, Mississippi, when a Grindr date abruptly goes awry during a roadtrip into the lad’s hometown.
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Down in the Bayou
This collection spans Mike’s time living in Alexandria, Louisiana, in 2021-23, working in Central Louisiana to maintaining and restoring its electric substations throughout the state.
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Paradise in Smoke
This collection covers Mike’s move to Portland, Oregon, in 2020.
PDX is a paradise in the biblical sense - heavenly from far away, but hellish beneath the veil of perfection.
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Pardon My French
This collection covers Mike’s return to Montreal in 2018-19, an American foreigner working in a Canadian utility firm in a heavily French-speaking utility industry.
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Trans || Americas
This collection remembers the 25,000 miles I shared traveling in 2017 through 13 Western states with my boyfriend Matt, a long-haul flatbed truck driver.
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Dashcam POV
Collection of Mike’s episodes taking place onboard his beloved blue Mazda - Osiris., 2012-18
I’m Still Standing
To exist is political. Mike looks back on his 3-year quest with both triumph and remorse, performing a cappella the Elton John smash hit "I'm Still Standing."
Breaching the Erection
Mike embarks on this multi-part quest to explore the emerging structure that will be known as the Merchant Building in Columbus, Ohio, adjacent to the North Market in its former parking lot.
Ignorance vs Arrogance
Mike discusses the concept of ignorance, particularly in the context of political and social discourse.
The Thankless Toil
Mike reflects on his past 3 years of relying upon the financial and emotional support of others. He emphasizes the power of gratitude, particularly in the form of handwritten thank-you notes, and reflects on others who had worked for him.
Late-Night WANDA Serenade
Mike performs with WANDA in Harrison Park, basking in the ethereal and peaceful night to M83’s album “You And The Night.”
Willkommen, German Village
Mike struggles to kick off the week during a leisurely - if not disheveled - stroll in Columbus's German Village.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
These episodes focus on the concept of artificial intelligence (AI), exploring various facets of intelligence itself and distinguishing real from artificial intelligence. We question how intelligence is defined, debate whether it involves acquiring and retaining information, goal-oriented learning, and the ability to adapt or alter goals.
What A Wonderful World
Mike performs Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" at karaoke night to accompany the riveting conclusion of the syndicated hit game show "Supermarket Sweep."
Beneath the Flyover
Mike takes a moment to marvel at the massive new 70/71 interchange in downtown Columbus, notably a towering flyover ramp that spans multiple major corridors, and over the Olentangy River.
TRON: Ares - performed on WANDA
Mike performs on WANDA to the Nine Inch Nails single “Alive As You Need Me to Be,” from the “TRON: Ares” film soundtrack.
AI Fueled Performance Evaluation
Mike utilizes Google's artificial-intelligence platform Notebook LM to review his video collection. This AI-generated analysis serves as a unique self-evaluation, highlighting Mike's adaptability, resilience, and observant nature as he navigates various life challenges, including housing insecurity and financial struggles.
The Fog Lifts
Mike shows off University Square on a foggy Wednesday morning, admiring the ambiance and the electric mix of shops and restaurants that have sprung up in this relatively recent development adjacent to The Ohio State University.
My Stolen Birthday
Mike shares his recent struggles, including the theft of his belongings around his 39th birthday. Despite these setbacks and over two years of living on the streets, he remains resilient, finding gratitude in those he's met during this journey.
The Big Deuce
Mike decompresses aboard the 2 bus in Columbus, Ohio, during the after-work rush.
Columbus is a Winter Wonderland
On his first broadcast of the new year, Mike shows off downtown Columbus, following the city's fresh snowfall.
This walk along Broad Street includes a glimpse of the nativity scene of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Ohio Statehouse.
Faceoff w/ Parking Garage KAREN
Mike encounters Parking Garage KAREN in his penthouse loft.
The Prolonged Void
Mike uses the coping mechanisms that he's learned over the course of previous dark holiday seasons to coax himself out of his holiday blues this year.
Sunrise over OSU
A beautiful morning greets us on the winter solstice in The Ohio State University.