Relative Roads

A long time friend of mine and aspiring chef Thomas Lee Murphy, has recently gone through one of many difficult and sobering transitions in his own life. Surviving the tragic death of his wife and raising his young children since, has been a gut wrenching challenge. To say the least. This is a story of an awakening to the reality of his mental situation and the sobering journey of finding purpose....

An open and honest conversation with two young and healthy 20 something year old men. Kristoff is my stepson and currently a semi-permanant fixture in the household. Taking some time away from the university life and experiencing a fulltime job with crazy schedules. Jake- one of Kristoff's best friends, is also living out the blue collar lifestyle. Taking it on the chin like the rest of us, when l...

Retired Sheriff's deputy Matt Skidgel, has had many humbling experiences protecting communities in the bay area. Peacefully enjoying his retirement, these days Matt has been crafting a life with just as much color but armed with paint brushes and digital cameras. For the last few years, Matt has utilized his creativity to keep himself occupied and mentally sound as he is reminicent of the hardship...

Recently, as I scroll through TikTok I come across a rapper's profile that caught my attention. His name is Robert AKA "Castor Pollux". A true lyricist to the fullest degree. As someone who aspires to own the experience of performing a hip hop song on stage at somepoint, I am thoroughly intrigued. His appearance as a performer not exactly reflecting your standard Hip Hop representative, led me to...

The hot topic of ridding TikTok in the U.S. A discussion of how relavant the controversial platform really is in our personal lives. We will soon be transitioning to a seperate show for this format of the podcast between myself and Ricardo. Relative Roads will still exist and continue produce interesting content on a more intimate level with select guests. Stay tuned for details!

It is becoming a regular activity to sit in a vehicle and discuss world topics/ issues with my fellow road warrior, Ricardo. So, we might as well make a whole new podcast out of it! Stay tuned for all possibities! In this particular conversation, some of the topics discussed are: Raising children to be good people Warner Bro's filming in Sacramento Anti religious social media posts Religion and ho...

Myself, a fellow mixer driver/ YouTuber (Ricardo Flores), and an ex-Sheriff's deputy/ Artist (Matt Skidgel) discuss many controversies riddling society today. From childhood to child rearing as well as politics, war, and mass shootings. These opinions are based in the experiences of men sharing the roads with the community members they are desperately trying to understand and love.  You can find c...

Eric had an accident at the workplace that almost took his life. Nearly ripping his foot into shreds, he survives the catastrophic event only to withstand the aftermath of jobloss, divorce, and a mental breakdown. He has taken every humbling and painful step to rebuild his life and his relationships. An admirable man in the midst of a long journey of healing. 

Local Musician Ray Sansom, helps me to understand his artistry as a self taught guitar player and singer, song writer. When faced with a life and death moment, Ray reaches deep within to discover that his love for music and desire to share his creations helped save his life. You can find Ray's work on youtube. Please stay tuned after the podcast conversation for the full song "Trannysouras Rex"  ...

A conversation with a fellow photographer about our love for capturing images. Matt is a multitalented artist. Music being his first priority, he merely loves connecting to nature thru his lens. You can follow him @mattskidgel on IG. Matt's Instagram

John Morris Ross is a professional comedian that has been working in the industry for over 18 years. Recently, he has experienced a personal revelation. He has discovered an inner voice that requires his direct attention. His inner child. He has put a pause on his standup career to allow this spiritual awakening to take the stage. He recently posted a video on his social media sharing this profoun...

An interview with an ex-law enforcement officer about life, death, self-awareness, and the beauty of a positive prospective. Matt Skidgel has had a few life experiences riding dangerously close to a self destructive end. He is an amazingly talented artist that can express his creative vision across many platforms. This open and honest conversation is exactly what you would wish for from any repres...

Please enjoy this talk between myself and another artist. And for God's sake, PAINT SOMETHING!   Thanks so much for listening!!! Please checkout Henry's work on instagram @aemeka89 

Mike and Reg grab a couple instruments, play some hip hop instrumentals, and let the magic unfold! Please enjoy this feel good episode that will put a smile on your face! Thanks for listening!

Within 6 years of hard work, laser focus, and a strong belief of self discovery, Felipe has earned himself a career on the fast track! Please check out his amazing work on his social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowclonefilms/ Instagram: @shadowclonefilms 

Tara Harbert is a Spiritual Healer and Life Coach based in the greater Sacramento area. Her amazing resources can viewed and accessed at: www. TheTenderHeartedHealer.com   IG: @the_tender_hearted_healer We have an enlightening conversation about the difficult challenges exiting relationships that no longer serve your deeper purpose. If you find yourself in search of inner strength and the encourag...

In this  lengthy episode: Mike and Reg sit and talk to Josh in his garage about, well...everything. Listen in as we get into one of those rambling conversations people used to have in Friends' living rooms during house parties and gatherings before Covid dropped the hammer on us!

Join us for another End-of-the-year podcast; We talk to Jonathan Flom about having started a new career in communications right before the Lockdown earlier this year, then we get Mikes take on having had the Coronavirus!

Join Mike and Reg for about an hour of thought provoking (at times hilarious) Improv! 

In this episode of Relative Roads, we get to know Luis, and introduce him to the wacky world of Improv

Mike and Reg have a discussion on the eve of the 2020 U.S. Election

A continuation of the conversation.

My dad was always the quiet and reserved type growing up. A man of very few words. He only had to look at me a certain way to correct my behavior as a kid. But these days, we can enthusiastically go on forever about our retrospective selves just to learn more about one another. He has chosen a career that involves research and study of "Neuro Linguistics". So, basically, he's a human processor wit...

Everybody's journey has it's differences but, some of the roads are commonly paved with the some cumbersome undulations (speed bumps). Chad's story is an inspiring tale of overcoming the odds and growing with deep purpose and a desire to reach many. After his brother passed, Chad had a very challenging time to get thru. Soon enough, things got even harder with a heart attack to recover from. I am...