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Why I’m Not Giving Up

Mike provides a raw and personal update on his life in Portland. He openly discusses his recent experience with homelessness, his bipolar diagnosis, and the challenges of being unemployed during the pandemic. Despite his hardships, Mike remains focused on the future of his nonprofit Crimson Rouge Studios and his long-term goal of opening a community-focused queer space.

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Connecting Coast to Coast

Mike hosts from Crimson House PDX, sharing personal reflections and music, as well as a map-based crowd-sourcing platform that collects and documents LGBTQ+ experiences and memories tied to specific geographic locations.

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Evening in Portland

Mike provides a tour of downtown Portland, Oregon, discussing his tenuous housing situation and his frustrations finding an apartment. Passing by Powell’s Books and turning onto Harvey Milk Street, Mike reflects on the challenges of being homeless, including the loss of his personal belongings.

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Shrouded in Ash

Heavy wildfire smoke has blotted out the sun, creating an ominous and surreal atmosphere where the morning skies around Portland remain in darkness.

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Pressure Cooker

Mike reflects on a difficult and strange day in which he feels on edge, wrestling with friction with his boyfriend and the frustrations of complying with social distancing regulations in the city. Exhausted from long shifts and recent toxicity in his social life, he vents about the mental toll of working in a high-pressure environment in tandem with a strained personal life, while in the throes of a global pandemic.

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Ring of Fire

Mike gives a somber and direct update on the intense wildfires affecting the surrounding Portland area, highlighting the severe air quality and the eerie, darkened sky caused by heavy smoke. He discusses the impact of the fires on the Phantasm spring glamping retreat planned for Spring 2021 in Mount Hood National Forest.

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Apocalypse Dance Party

Streaming from his apartment amidst a heavy wildfire haze, Mike attempts to foster a lighthearted "apocalyptic" party atmosphere while contending with constant Bluetooth and speaker failures. Concluding with a "safety moment," Mike warns fellow smokers to extinguish their smoking materials completely, urging viewers to travel carefully and monitor official news updates.

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Troubles in the Air

Mike describes the ominous and strange atmosphere outside his home in Portland, implying the world ending imminently. Despite the gloomy conditions, he remains upbeat while troubleshooting his wireless speakers and reviewing recent lip sync recordings.

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Good Morning, PDX

Mike checks in from Portland, Oregon, on a bright morning, providing an update on his romantic life, interacting with viewers, and emphasizing the importance of community engagement. He announces plans for a glamping retreat centered around time-related themes and live music.

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Electric Avenue

Reporting from downtown Portland, Mike discusses the differences between hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as the viability of high-speed rail and hydrogen fuel.

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Calling My Bluff

Street Cred

CBUS Side B

Trans||America

Down South

Paradise in Smoke

Pardon My French

On the Road