Mike sips some mid-shelf wine from his Montreal safe house, which has been spared the national emergency down in the States.

Mike demonstrates the interactive yet siloed nature of social media through an interactive conversation with viewers and with his roommate Jonathan, prior to his birthday, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking with regards to digesting information, weighing its credibility, and forming a conclusion based on these varied accounts and sources.

Mike embarks from Montreal on Canada Day, for a roadtrip to visit NYC during US Independence Day.

Mike reports from Kelowna, British Columbia, having finished a technical conference on electrical grounding and lightning. Gazing into a lake in the Canadian Rockies, he candidly discusses his career and his upcoming plans back home in Montreal.

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.

Mike shows Paula around his former stomping grounds in Columbus during her first time visiting the United States.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Driving in Pittsburgh is like driving in a pinball machine, but it offers the most dramatic approach into its downtown.

Mike plays weatherman, using the home theater setup to time-travel while "live," exploring some of the places where yens come from.

Mike drives around Portland late at night, in search of his ex-boyfriend, cannabis to purchase, and a place to pee.

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.

Mike spends a lovely morning in Portland, enjoying breakfast with his friend Leah.

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.

From a truck stop in Phoenix shortly after a dust storm, Mike reflects on learning his rider duties assisting with truck deliveries. Also discussed are the commonly mistaken distinction between power and energy, as well as procrastination habits, and remembering back when talking about Nazis used to be comical.

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.