

Open Mike LIVE
This collection chronicles over 7 years of live-streaming video posts I’ve recorded.
This raw format is a move from static text to video, facilitating a more immediate and direct connection with others. They are unscripted and unpolished slices in my life, documenting my travels and adventures across various locations in North America.

I’m an engineer in the industry of energy and electric power who, like many of my beloved colleagues, asks myself “how can we do better?” Gazing upon the marvels of which humanity is capable, I can’t help but compare the promise of our time to what we see happening on the news today and what anxieties haunt our children about the world we leave them. And that comparison grows more and more difficult to paint kindly.
Follow my journey through the following places in America in which I’ve called home:
Columbus, Ohio
Portland, Oregon
Montreal, Quebec
Alexandria, Louisiana
Steubenville, Ohio
I hope you enjoy these productions and find some small value in hearing my story.
My Stolen Birthday
Mike shares his recent struggles, including the theft of his belongings around his 39th birthday. Despite these setbacks and over two years of living on the streets, he remains resilient, finding gratitude in those he's met during this journey.
Columbus is a Winter Wonderland
On his first broadcast of the new year, Mike shows off downtown Columbus, following the city's fresh snowfall.
This walk along Broad Street includes a glimpse of the nativity scene of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Ohio Statehouse.
Penthouse Loft
Mike finds a fabulous and unexpected solution to his present housing woes.
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, in addition to the Olentangy River.
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, in addition to the Olentangy River.
Mike shows off University Square on a foggy Wednesday morning, admiring the ambient mug sand electric mix of shops and restaurants that have sprung up in this relatively recent development adjacent to The Ohio State University.
Mike shows off University Square on a foggy Wednesday morning, admiring the ambient mug sand electric mix of shops and restaurants that have sprung up in this relatively recent development adjacent to The Ohio State University.
Mike discovers a splendid rooftop terrace, in time for the sunset.
Mike discovers a splendid rooftop terrace, in time for the sunset.
Mike shares his recent struggles, including the theft of his belongings and car, which occurred around his 39th birthday. Despite these setbacks and over two years of living on the streets, he remains resilient, finding gratitude in those he's met during this journey.
Mike shares his recent struggles, including the theft of his belongings and car, which occurred around his 39th birthday. Despite these setbacks and over two years of living on the streets, he remains resilient, finding gratitude in those he's met during this journey.
He highlights the challenges of being unhoused, emphasizing the loneliness and difficulty in trusting others. Nonetheless, he expresses his heartfelt gratitude for the various community organizations, nonprofits, and churches that have devoted time, energy, and resources to helping him and others needing assistance, companionship, empowerment, and love.
This has to matter. Mike hopes to take with him from these experiences a newfound confidence and the unshakable "street cred" to be an effective advocate for others in similar circumstances. It is by walking the streets and fostering kindness that we can make communities safer. Concluding with a hopeful message, Mike emphasizes resilience and finding joy amidst adversity. He aims to survive his challenges to tell his story and commits to being a voice for those whose stories remain unheard.
Mike struggles to kick off the week during a leisurely - if not disheveled - stroll in Columbus's German Village.
Mike struggles to kick off the week during a leisurely - if not disheveled - stroll in Columbus's German Village.
Mike decompresses aboard the 2 bus in Columbus, Ohio, during the after-work rush.
Mike decompresses aboard the 2 bus in Columbus, Ohio, during the after-work rush.
Mike basks in the first significant snowfall to hit Columbus this winter season.
Mike basks in the first significant snowfall to hit Columbus this winter season.
Mike encounters Parking Garage KAREN in his penthouse loft.
Mike encounters Parking Garage KAREN in his penthouse loft.
Mike uses the coping mechanisms that he's learned over the course of previous dark holiday seasons to coax himself out of his holiday blues this year.
Mike uses the coping mechanisms that he's learned over the course of previous dark holiday seasons to coax himself out of his holiday blues this year.
A beautiful morning greets us on the winter solstice in The Ohio State University
A beautiful morning greets us on the winter solstice in The Ohio State University
While struggling to multitask during this broadcast, Mike reflects on how the genre of science-fiction has evolved alongside our actual “future,” including the concept of multiverse theory.
While struggling to multitask during this broadcast, Mike reflects on how the genre of science-fiction has evolved alongside our actual “future,” including the concept of multiverse theory.
Mike proposes a basic set of 3 cardinal rules for any sort of electrical or electronic device on the market, and expresses bewilderment at the fact that such rules don't already exist as common sense.
Mike proposes a basic set of 3 cardinal rules for any sort of electrical or electronic device on the market, and expresses bewilderment at the fact that such rules don't already exist as common sense.
More about the Boeing 737-MAX debacle that’s cited during the discussion of Rule #2:
https://www.ohmg.xyz/steam/v/boeing-737max
Because model train sets aren't beholden to cancellation by a boondoggle governor...
Because model train sets aren't beholden to cancellation by a boondoggle governor...
Basking in the things that aren't election-related.
Basking in the things that aren't election-related.
Mike presents his first improvised dwelling, a "camp" site created to accommodate his overnight stays in the Clintonville district of Columbus, Ohio.
Mike presents his first improvised dwelling, a "camp" site created to accommodate his overnight stays in the Clintonville district of Columbus, Ohio.
Mike presents on Street|SMART, a Shared Map of Aid, Resources & Tips made to aid folks on the streets with locating free resources nearby.
Mike presents on Street|SMART, a Shared Map of Aid, Resources & Tips made to aid folks on the streets with locating free resources nearby.
Mike pauses to reflect on some of the obstacles encountered with developing WANDA for market and asks how to overcome them.
Mike pauses to reflect on some of the obstacles encountered with developing WANDA for market and asks how to overcome them.
The streets downtown are so peaceful at night. It’s like having an entire city to yourself.
Mike reflects on the little ways that WANDA has made a difference, and finds inspiration taking stock on all the positive changes in our communities that often don’t get shown on TV.
Heterosexual Pride is on St Patrick’s Day.
Heterosexual Pride is on St Patrick’s Day.
Mike performs with WANDA at the Columbus Commons, while illuminated and adorned with Christmas lights.
A walk through The Ohio State University during the eerie calm of finals week on campus.
A walk through The Ohio State University during the eerie calm of finals week on campus.
Mike strolls down High Street in Columbus’s Short North neighborhood, which has been at the center of the city’s rapid development.
Mike performs Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" at karaoke night to accompany the riveting conclusion of the syndicated hit game show "Supermarket Sweep."
Mike performs Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" at karaoke night to accompany the riveting conclusion of the syndicated hit game show "Supermarket Sweep."