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.
4:20 Downtown Stroll
The streets downtown are so peaceful at night. It’s like having an entire city to yourself.
Changing Face of the Short North
Mike takes a walk along High Street, beholding the rapid architectural transformation of Columbus.
Top of Campus
Mike marvels at the transformation underway in Columbus and around The Ohio State University since moving away in 2017, including acres and acres of parking garages.
Why I Walk
Despite the stigmas of not owning a car, walking affords a much more intimate relationship with the places I live.
Natchez Bluff
A Grindr date abruptly goes awry during a short roadtrip to the lad’s hometown of Natchez, Mississippi, resulting in the lad speeding off in his vehicle alone, leaving Mike in a hotel parking lot near the Mississippi River in an unfamiliar area with nearly no money, accommodations, or friends. Welcome to Natchez, y’all!
Stroll in Alexandria
In this first-person POV of downtown Alexandria, Louisiana, Mike marvels at some of the small towns and unexpected places that have made efforts at better connecting their communities with transit and other pedestrian-oriented measures.
Mall-side Moonlit Musing
During his first week living the streets of Alexandria, Mike bemoans the lack of consideration for pedestrians and non-motorists in the design and construction of roadways throughout American cities.
Stroll down Masonic Drive
During his first week living the streets of Alexandria, Mike bemoans the lack of consideration for pedestrians and non-motorists in the design and construction of roadways throughout American cities.
Grocery Night
Mike prepares to embark on a grocery run in Alexandria to take advantage of several deals at Albertsons. Maintaining his commitment to car-free living, he describes the challenges pedestrians often encounter in suburban areas, including the reliability of local transit service and lack of sidewalks, crosswalks, and other pedestrian infrastructure.
Conservatively Speaking
Mike explains his conservative political views, reframing it with the intent of restraining government and/or curbing societal excesses. He likens our persisting depletion of resources to the consumption of frozen beverages in that it occurs in abrupt stages, rather than a linear decrease in supply.
To My Fellow Pedestrians
Mike brings to light the cultural and social implications of car dependency, expressing admiration for those who navigate on foot, especially in areas hostile to pedestrians.
Saturday Morning Coffee Talk
Mike takes a short walk down the street, bemoaning the city’s car-centric urban design and lack of pedestrian infrastructure. He then invites viewers inside to relax to some music, offering cooking tips and pondering to himself how to better navigate the messiness of livestreaming.
Use It or Lose It
Mike laments the dearth of recycling collection services in central Louisiana, but remains determined to demonstrate its need to the powers that be.
Relaxed Afternoon
Mike provides a casual update from in front of Crimson House Alexandria.
A Streetcar Named Temptation
Mike awaits the streetcar in Portland, near the Tillikum Bridge, sharing updates on his apartment hunting journey.
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.