Utah Again
Mike broadcasts from Utah, stoked about a job keeping and showing off Utah scenery and an old Dutch caravan, and notes he's heading toward the LA area.
California Rewind
Mike and Matt travel I-5 in Northern California south of Corning on daylight-savings-time weekend. They play with livestream filters, talk Midwest tornadoes and meteorology, and reflect on color guard and marching band competitions.
Flatbed to Van
Traveling southbound along I-5 in Oregon, toward Madera, California, Matt discusses his recent job shift from hauling flatbeds to driving van loads of recycled cargo. He reflects on a stressful week that included transmission issues, the breakdown of his beloved rig, and having to adjust to a replacement.
Looping Back
Following a 2-week hiatus, Mike and Matt recap their Denver vacation — meeting Matt's family, celebrating his niece's 3rd birthday, and relaxing in rural Colorado. Mike discusses job applications and his pitch to integrate high-voltage transmission with high-speed rail, before takes a call from a special guest in Liverpool, England.
Leaving Utah - Moving Forward
Mike and Matt leave Salt Lake City for Denver via Wyoming, dropping a trailer in Ogden and picking up a dry van. They recount a truck-stop encounter in Wyoming, discuss the Steele dossier and Puerto Rico damage, and trade 'drama-queen' banter en route to Matt's family visit.
Wyoming to Denver
Mike and Matt travel along I-80 amidst the windy landscape of Wyoming, approaching the Utah border enroute to Denver. Emphasizing the safety responsibilities of flatbed truck drivers, their plan includes dropping off a trailer with broken landing gear before finally taking a long-awaited vacation.
The Fresco Express
Mike and Matt travel through Utah toward Salt Lake City, where Mike is to fly to Portland for a job interview. The conversation is loose, covering an eclectic array of topics ranging from political "epiphanies" regarding global intelligence agencies and data privacy to humorous, candid discussions about their personal lives and future job interviews. They are joined by their friend Alan, sharing observations about the passing scenery and local landmarks like Mormon temples.
Takeoff for PDX
Mike commutes solo to the airport, from where he takes off for Portland. He chats with special guests Leon and Alan, spilling some tea about Matthew, and heralds his stay in Portland through Saturday morning.
Sunset Over the Rockies
Mike and Matt haul an untarped load of lumber south on I-15 toward St. George, Utah, catching a mountain sunset. They greet viewers — the Nera brothers, Justin Lauron from Montreal, Mike's old band director Jon Jonas, Sarah Hill from Dayton — and Mike talks prepping for a job interview without the anxiety spiral.
Amber Waves of Grain
Mike and Matt drive a rural stretch of I-15 in Utah, joking about the 'amber waves of grain' — actually grass, and from America the Beautiful. After a cold, rainy Salt Lake morning fixing a flatbed tarp, they banter with commenters before signing off for a Friday dinner at Denny's.
The Game of LIFE
Mike joins Leah and Matt in Portland as they gather to play the board game of LIFE.
One Month Trucking
Celebrating one month of trucking and living 24/7 in close quarters, Mike and Matt roll through Salt Lake City after tarping a mixed load of lumber, shingles, and PVC bound for southern Utah. They recap a Salt Lake weekend — manicures, massages, Italian dinner, nightlife dress-code mishaps — as fall cold sets in.
Teleconference
Mike catches up with friends and viewers while broadcasting from his vehicle.
Sparkle & Kick It!
Traveling south of Sacramento along Interstate 5, Mike and Matt reflect on a book of inspirational messages, titled “Sparkle and Kick It” and written by a spiritual leader in Columbus, which advises appreciating the small successes throughout your day and building upon their momentum to achieve larger goals.
Climb to Flagstaff
Mike and Matt haul a load of steel decking, bound for Utah. Between lighthearted banter, inside jokes about street names, and answering comments from friends in the chat, the pair recount their recent cross-country stops. Mat details the headaches of balancing sliding tandems and CAT scale weight limits across state lines, while Mike reminisces about meeting Matt's sister over steak in Denver.
From Smoking Hot Oregon
Matt and Mike drive through a smoky wildfire haze in Southern Oregon to deliver a load to a Lowe's store, sharing insights into the various types of commercial trucks on the roads, and reflecting on Hurricane Harvey’s recent landfall in Texas.
Weekend in the Castro
Mike and Matt recount their recent trucking detour through San Francisco, sharing their excursion in the Castro district, enjoying local cuisine, and getting pedicures. Exploring Queer identity, they celebrate the fluidity of personality and the importance of finding moments of joy along the open road.
Calling My Bluff
Street Cred
CBUS Side B
Trans||America
Down South
Paradise in Smoke
Pardon My French
On the Road