The Pavement Perspective

Did you think I forgot? This week we are going into Pride Month and what that means to me and even you. Yes, you. We’re talking about prides impact in media/film, an unfortunate change in the National Suicide Hotline procedures and important figures in sports. Also, we talk about where I draw the line when we talk about this beautiful community of people.

News Clippings:

- US Open Tennis Championships

- FIFA

- ABC

- ESPN

- CBS Sports

Resources

Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention

• The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (online chat available)The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

• The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

• The LGBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743Both provide telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

• Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

Youth Information

• The National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.

• The True Colors United: (212) 461-4401The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves.

• Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E)Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support and therapy referrals.

This week we get a little into it. We’re talking the feud between Elon and Trump, my soft break up with my personal trainer and some sports news involving the unfortunate retirement of my guy Frank Ragnow and also our terrible USMNT performance. Also, I think we had a conversation about the current state of the world at large. Let’s get into it!

News Clippings:

- NY Post

- KTLA 5

- ESPN

This week is a special, but important episode. I wanted to highlight the world of multiple sclerosis and those who suffer with the disease. So we’re talking about my weekend biking for Ride MS and how MS has affected certain people in sports and entertainment while also talking about some hopeful ways to treat the disease. Thank you to EVERYONE who supports people with this disease, maybe one day we’ll find a cure.

For more information on how you can help visit The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's website.

Support Options:

- MSFriends: Click Here

- New To MS Virtual Meet Up: Click Here

- Other Online Communities: Click Here

Media Clippings:

- The CW

- ABC News

This week I didn't bike as much but I still got out there, but I have something to say. We're talking feel good stories (roses) and I am gonna rant a little bit (thorns). We're talking parrots, King Charles dogs, bad drivers, liars, TikTokers who are seeking validation and hating on runners. Also Formula 1, Love on the Spectrum and much more! It's a random one, but don't let this validation seeking runner in their 30s stop you from listening! (sarcasm, I promise)

Media Clippings:

- Parrot Story: DW News

- King Charles Dog: Youtube/G_WorldTraveler

- Formula 1

- Love on the Spectrum: Netflix

Long, long bike ride this weekend and I got to thinking, what would Ali do? We got my good friend Ali joining us talking friendship and running, what’s going on in the NBA these days now that we’re down to the final four teams. We’re talking Drake and what he means to us (hate if you want) and an unfortunate diagnosis to a former president. Did we mention we talk about Drake?

Media Clippings

- ESPN

- CBS News

Ad Song: Sensual By Towerbeats

Fresh post back to back bike ride, we got episode 16! We’re talking Jason Tatum’s horrific injury, the New York Knicks and their amazing fans and the Major League Baseball's adjustment on banned players in the Hall of Fame. We also talk the Menendez Brother’s parole, AI’s role in education and discuss HBOs name change (again) among other things. Yeah guess what, we got a me corner with some fun guest Would You Rather's!

Media Clippings:

• ESPN
• OFFTHEGLASSTV
• CBS News

I am tired of the bike ride, but I worked up a thought. We’re talking my new found beef, updates in Formula 1 and then the news corner. We’re talking Jackie and Shadows eaglets (egglets?), the Newark ATC outage (x2), an unfortunate Cincinnati incident and WE GOT A NEW POPE. Also did, did I mention Gorillas?

Media Clippings:

• F1
• CBS News
• CNN

After a blistering, humid 40 miles on the bike we’re back with Canada’s favorite guest, Mark! We’re talking Mark’s updates in life, especially with Ninja Creami Swirl, how marathons can affect your brain (and my emotions), Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark (?!) Carney and who cares about the Met Gala these days?

• Brandon Manitoba Ad Video Credit: Wanderkin (Youtube)
• News Clipping: BBC News

Out of the saddle and into your ears, we got a special guest! We’re talking the life and the journey to CrossFit, a 4 day work week, book clubs of the past (and withheld from the present), best movie runs and the NFL Draft. It’s a big one (pause).

• Ad Song Credit: Alex Productions
• News Source Clipping: National Football League

Post long bike ride in the Crown Jewel. We’re talking the Nico Iamaleava situation at Tennessee, Rory’s big Masters win, the new Harry Potter TV series on HBO, South Korea’s problem with adoptions and the famed Blue Origin space crew. Oh, and we’re gonna miss Pope Frank.