MTL Reloading
Mike provides an update on his transition back to Montreal, ranging from the state of his unfurnished apartment to his professional contentment. He reflects on recent social and romantic explorations in the city, describing his constellation of preferences among men.
Columbus Beckons Paula’s First Visit to the US
Mike shows Paula around his former stomping grounds in Columbus during her first time visiting the United States.
Birthday Special
Mike celebrates his 32nd birthday hosting an informal virtual gathering in order to consolidate birthday greetings from friends. He shares his love for flavored tea, reflects on his recent move back to Quebec, and discusses the challenges of his work.
From Montreal
Mike reports from his temporary apartment in Montreal, enjoying a cigarette and gawking at the neighbors from his balcony. He encourages his friends in the United States to overcome internal divisions and find a collaborative agenda to address the country's instability.
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.
Breakfast with Leah
Mike spends a lovely morning in Portland, enjoying breakfast with his friend Leah.
Keeping A Move On
Mike takes an unscripted late-night cruise around Portland on a quest for petrol and his lost vape, shortly following a difficult breakup. He reflects on life as a Queer man navigating both personal transitions and the unfamiliar roads of the Pacific Northwest, demonstrating both vulnerability and resilience as he copes with his recent loss.
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.
Solo Drive
Mike struggles to process a breakup with Matt, opening up about his financial distress and finding solace among his audience, friends, and Sorceror Monkey plush figure.
Northwest Bound
Mike and Matt travel north on I-5 toward Oak Harbor, WA, to deliver to a Walmart store. Mike assesses a promising recent job interview, while commemorating his first unemployment cheque. Matt discusses his recent replacement of a blown air line found during a pre-trip inspection, ensuring the brakes are in full working order again. Gazing upon rainbows, job prospects, and improved stability, they reflect on what they are thankful for before approaching a freeway weigh station.
Morning in Montana
Having freshly awoken from a bad dream, Mike makes the long walk across a Montana truck stop parking lot to use the restroom and grab a coffee, admiring the splendor of the mountains nearby.
Pivot to Boise
Broadcasting from a UPS facility and the cab of a semi-truck in Boise, Idaho, Mike provides an extemporaneous update on the realities of life on the road before receiving a phone call that suddenly disrupts the original itinerary.
“After Dark” from the Sleeper Cab
In this late-night broadcast in Utah, Mike provide a candid and eclectic update on his life, his relationship, and his upcoming move to Portland. Hosting an informal "hangout" session, he blends logistical updates about truck driving with deep-dive conversations with friends and viewers.
Calling My Bluff
Street Cred
CBUS Side B
Trans||America
Down South
Paradise in Smoke
Pardon My French
On the Road