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

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

In a more quiet and domestic update, Mike checks in from his apartment, which is still in the middle of the unpacking process, giving a glimpse of his progress and his "moving essentials," like coffee and water, emphasizing that he is taking things one step at a time to settle into his new space.

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.