This series 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.

Featured Chapters

  • Columbus Side B

    2023 - present

    Mike returns to Columbus, 6 years after moving away, and finds a city in transformation.

  • Street Cred

    Mike chronicles times in his life when he was unhoused, living on the streets of Portland, Chicago, Columbus, Alexandria, New Orleans, Natchez, and Mansfield.

  • Calling My Bluff

    Feb 2023

    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.

  • Down South

    2021-2023

    This collection spans Mike’s time living in Alexandria, working in Central Louisiana to maintain, upgrade, and restore after extreme weather its electric substations.

  • Paradise in Smoke

    2020

    This collection covers Mike’s move to Portland, Oregon - a paradise in the biblical sense - a cascading hell beneath the alluring veil of beauty and pretense.

  • Pardon My French

    2018-2019

    This collection covers Mike’s return to Montreal as an American foreigner working in a Canadian utility firm in a strictly French-speaking utility industry.

  • Trans || Americas

    June - Dec 2017

    This collection remembers the 25,000 miles I traveled through 13 Western states with my boyfriend Matt, a long-haul flatbed truck driver.

  • Dashcam POV

    2012-2018

    Collection of Mike’s episodes taking place onboard his beloved blue Mazda - Osiris.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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Reboot

Mike tests his new laptop while relaxing on the patio of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. This device replaces Mike’s Chromebook laptop, which was stolen from next to him overnight at Camp Shameless.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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