Freedom Way
Mike embarks from Montreal on Canada Day, for a roadtrip to visit NYC during US Independence Day.
Interview Prep
Enroute to Cambridge, Ohio, Mike discusses his ongoing job search and recent interviews, sharing details about 3 separate interviews scheduled this week - one with a natural gas distributor, one with a previous employer in Montreal, and one with an insurance company.
Digging from the Snow
Mike negotiates the winter road conditions in Steubenville on his way to pick up his friend Alexis, navigating treacherous streets and repeatedly getting stuck in the snow.
Entering Pittsburgh
Driving in Pittsburgh is like driving in a pinball machine, but it offers the most dramatic approach into its downtown.
Jailed in Iowa
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.
Industrial Backstreets of PDX
Mike navigates Portland’s industrial backstreets to avoid heavy highway traffic. While joking about his "passenger" (a stuffed Mickey Mouse) in the HOV lane, he reflects on his recent focus on mental health and expresses genuine excitement about starting a new job and a fresh chapter in the city.
PDX After Dark
Mike drives around Portland late at night, in search of his ex-boyfriend, cannabis to purchase, and a place to pee.
Aimless Midnight Musings
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.
Teleconference
Mike catches up with friends and viewers while broadcasting from his vehicle.