California - Where the Students Run Naked & Free

[@Spoolingturbski]

I’m so very proud of my Dad (Vinnie) for what he’s accomplished. He started with one airstream and worked his way up.. With impeccable craftsmanship and true compassion and love for others, he built something truly special. I believe you both had a big influence on his journey as well!

[@ShawnPatterson402]

I just love the attitude you guys have with regards to travel. It puzzles me why so many folks want to fight and squabble about our differences, when really we should be celebrating those differences. If I don't want to see anyone different (or with different attitudes) than me, then I guess I could stay here in my living room for the rest of my life, but it just seems so much more fun to get out there and travel and learn and experience all the wonderful different cultures that are out there. We love to explore the three North American countries with our trailer in tow, and we try to get to other parts of the world as often as we can, and consider ourselves so fortunate to have the health and means to be able to do so. As always, continued safe travels....

[@mikecox3659]

Born there, spent 50 years, so glad to leave.

[@jamesmoeller9366]

Bezerkly also noted for protesting and preventing free speech, (on a Public Campus). They call it privilege, tax payers call it spoiled!

[@lorieatamian4532]

So many people talk down about California, thanks for telling people about the good things.

[@kenj.8897]

Too bad the Marxist ruined it for anyone with a brain

[@doughutchison6382]

We stayed the night in our truck camper at that Ron Basso public campsite in August 2023. What a great place! And you’re right Highway 50 is a long, lonesome highway, but we enjoyed it.

[@kxrv6629]

Glad to see you back on the road with fresh content. From Sacramento so we are well versed in US 50. Drove to Moab years ago to mountain bike. Threw a rod in van 20 miles outside of Ely, NV and had to get towed 250 miles to Salt Lake City. Took 20 years to build the courage to return this time in our RV. Had a great time. Loved your tea leave salad. Thought streaking was out in the 70s

[@mikecolesvids]

Just wanted to let ya knw how much we enjoyed this college football series. So unique. We've seen baseball and NASCAR but never football - well played! I also appreciate your insightful commentary. So wise at times (other than the "standard American wife comment ha). I also respect your career trajectory and how you pursued what you love. The flash back stuff in the first episode was quality (as well as your old vid when sharing your past). Keep up the quality content cause it's defiantly not being taken for granted! And I made a whopping 98 cents (yes less than a single dollar) last year from KZbin so keep your chin up!

[@rickrichardson5329]

I love the fact that ya'll take the state hwy's instead of the interstates sometimes because it gives a more scenic views and its about the journey more than the destination sometimes. Happy New Year and ya'll stay safe.

[@jeffspoehr1757]

How serendipitous!? I stumbled upon a TV show just the other day that was on Hwy 50, He stopped in Middlegate at Middlegate Station to try the Monster Burger challenge! A 1 and 1/3 lb burger with fixins, and a face, and a boatload of fries! I'll get there too!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Ha! We will have to try that burger next time! 😂

[@909lilac]

Great storytelling and how you connect dissimilar dots. You see humanities connections rather than our differences.

[@coop90808]

I always learn so much from you and your videos. This one is no exception. I live in California and I, as are you, am pretty well travelled, but I always learn from your interesting and fun videos. Thanks so much, I wait for your postings!

[@thomasking4136]

You highlighted the positives for sure. However………..Lived in CA for a long long honeymoon until the last ten years. Had to get a divorce. No freedom of expression at Berkley unless you lean and or fall over to the left. Great place for indoctrination and not education. Traffic, politics, transients, crime and cost of living etc. made it un livable. Master of understatement reference the sport team statement near the end. So I will be direct. Liberal progressive politics is the biggest factor, and to be fair, not the only factor(s) in California’s decline. Hard to argue as the party of the blues has a super majority for over 20 years. I truly agree people throughout the world are good and enriching to meet and know. That said, you can keep CA. And the politics.

[@tonycathyhickman2512]

We completed our 4 month journey out west. We left 7/28 slowly made our way Wyoming. We traveled over 10,000 miles, we didn’t take the interstate our entire trip! We love the state highways, so much more to see without the hassle of interstate travel. Hope to meet up again this fall in Gros Ventre. Continued safe travels to you both. Happy New Year!

[@sykesc2]

Wow! Your description of the loneliest highway epitomizes how I prefer to travel. Unfortunately, living on the East Coast, this is really hard to do. Now that we are expanding our travels, I will be looking for more of these routes. Kristie really nailed it when she said, "Media focuses on our differences rather than what makes us similar." I always enjoy how your videos encourage us to connect with others and learn about their culture and background rather than living in our bubble of familiarity. I had to laugh over the library run since I am of the vintage that remembers the random college streakers in the mid 70s. 🤣 Thanks for sharing this beautiful journey and your wonderful experiences! 🤗

[@kristymichael]

First off, thanks for being a channel member! We truly appreciate it! Secondly, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the series! Yes, it was based around football, but it was about so much more than that. Thanks for giving it a chance, and leaving such a kind comment! 💗🤙🏼

[@eileenmansch8503]

thank You for shinning some positive light on California, I was born here in th late 40's and can find no other state with as much fun and diversity as I find here. I've traveled all over the globe but settled in No.California for the last 50 yers. We now travel in our 27 Ft. Globtrotter and still have so much to see, from the desert to the sea we love it all. Love frm No.Lake Tahoe!

[@TheLakingc]

I could not believe how many people were walking all together on the sidewalk. I bet that one shot is more people than in our whole county! It is hard to imagine that much air to so many people in one place! If we had a mass evacuation, we would not see that many cars.! I do LOVE the diversity of every kind. It is like a wonderful painting.

[@kenj.8897]

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[@weztankersley2293]

Love your college town tour! Hey, did you realize your check engine light was on while driving on the lonely highway? (~ 6:07 into the video)

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Yes, the only true cure for the check engine light appears to be black electricians tape. 😂 But really, I think we are having a minor issue with our turbo. We will probably look to replace and upgrade our turbo charger later this year.

[@ericmcdurmon8000]

Drove across the loneliest Highway a couple of years ago. Only passed three cars through the night. Slept in the camper right by the Hwy. There were so many stars. Thanks for the memory.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks for your comment. It is really awesome.

[@mwgill1]

Enjoy the journey. Exactly! Safe travels, y’all.

[@danallspaw7880]

Great content per usual! I have enjoyed the football series and how you tie in other experiences with each college town visit.

[@kazzaswan2924]

Great episode as always. Been looking forward to the Iron Bowl episode for weeks!!

[@tomglunt7483]

When my parents retired, they seemed to be traveling a lot. While a large percentage of these travels were to destination sites, like Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which the did bi-annually. A few of these trips were not destination oriented, but rather travel oriented. One spring my parents ventured out with the goal of traveling around the perimeter (or close to it) around the United States. Long before smart phones, in fact I had to force them to take a flip phone with them, they had this 4" thick book that featured maps and highlights of every state. One of the highlights in this book was the "Loneliest Road in America," and featured the Loneliest phone in America. Jokingly, I commented to them that they should call us when they reached this site. Believe it or not, when they reached this destination, they called.

[@kristymichael]

That’s awesome! Our first year on the road was 2007 and we had basic cell phones for almost the entire trip. We had one of those massive phone book sized map/attractions books too! It was definitely an adventure! 😄

[@SlooDon]

As I already mentioned I’ve really enjoyed this series. You’ve done a wonderful job of blending travelogue with human experience, if that makes any sense. I’m no wordsmith. Been dragging out the last few as they are coming to an end. Hope you are able to continue to create for a long time.

[@wellsonwheels457]

I work for a hospital in northern Cali. Santa Rosa. Remotely from Wyoming. I need to visit sometime

[@jkepics1]

I LOVE fermented tea leaf salad . I first had it in New Orleans. I also had it in Reston VA - Yum!

[@EvelynTyson]

As we were watching the Rose Bowl today, my husband and I were talking about how we enjoyed your college FB game series and wanted to go back and revisit them. Then we see this new release. Thanks again for the great video. Hope you will visit Pennsylvania at some point, especially in May.

[@dsphotoscapes]

The USC Head Coach, Lincoln Riley, went to Texas Tech. The Offense Consultant at USC is the former Head Coach at Texas Tech and the Arizona Cardinals, Kliff Kingsbury, and I helped produce his Coach's Radio Show at Texas Tech. The Cal Golden Bears played the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Independence Bowl this year and Texas Tech got the win, 34-14. Perhaps in the future, you might make your way to Lubbock TX and a Texas Tech Football Game?

[@kenj.8897]

God bless TEXAS and the great governor

[@Bsargentnoble1]

Outstanding video. Very encouraging to hear your perspectives on travel and the multicultural experiences you have had with the super power of travel. Thank you.

[@karleggleston854]

I knew it!!! I was driving on I-5 south and saw you going I-5 North to San Francisco. I recognized Seemore with the airstream.

[@swansodi]

I lived in CA years ago and enjoyed it, lots of mountains, beautiful drives along the ocean... That state really has a lot to see, oh I forgot the Redwoods, just stunning... I could go on.... What I need to do is to drive that "loneliest road". I am putting that on my to do list...

[@kenj.8897]

And the country keeps bailing out their liberal F-ups

[@kenj.8897]

Needles on every corner , illegals stealing cars , what's not to love . Plus Marxist sitting in the capital.

[@nibblenomad1637]

We need to see Vinnie’s new shop and say hello to the Bambi Guitar signed by the “Trailer Park Troubadours” we gave/loaned it to him a few years back…It needs to be displayed properly. Who knows we may have another Airstream in our future now that we’re not full time anymore. Spent 30 years in California working, but since retirement we moved to the Tahoe/Reno area. I hope you did a OU football game on your travels, what a tailgate too. Pretty sure we’re kindred spirits! Love your travels

[@tomoneill8500]

as a former born resident of California , you couldn't pay me to live there anymore! To many crazy people! Only go there to see my family.

[@smittyd1328]

Happy New Year Sean, at least it was :), Go Big 10--- Love your videos, have a great year.

[@johnmac4769]

Got to 60 F today in Sunny Alabama. Down to 32 F last night. Have a great time in warm California and no naked runs for you guys. Happy New Year and safe travels

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

In some corners of the (former) PAC-12, the school is known as Cal-Berzerkley. Nice to see you connecting with your prior travels! And I loved the college football tour.

[@torteeya]

Great video. Happy New Year!

[@allanwarmflash4440]

we did 50 a few years ago very cool area safe travels Happy New Year

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

My family moved to California in 1961 and left in 1969. The San Fernando Valley still felt like home when we visited there in 2021. Monterey had a nice city park to camp in for a few days.

[@dominiquetamer5138]

Nudity = liberty, it's not indecent, not sexual, not ridiculous, not a matter of shame, it's just our body as the nature made it.

[@bettybryson9637]

Came to university here in California and have never wanted to move away.

[@pattismith1331]

Love Vinnie! And Ivan!! And we love our hometown San Diego!

[@housesOTR]

Thanks for your videos. Now all we have to do is get rid of our governor.

[@machfive916]

Love this video, as you sequence so many small pieces into one story!

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

I am a Buckeye but I travel. I love California, PNW, New England but I have traveled internationally as well. A love of travel will give you a education in different cultures and it will make you appreciate the diversity of the United States - especially in the Major Cities.

[@kirkgoins7214]

I enjoyed the videos. My wife, cat and I traveled The Loneliest Hwy in May 2023 and stayed at the same BLM site you did. Also bought gas at that same station/casino. Where possible we try and take State and US highways verses Interstates. We did just about 15K miles from May 1st to Aug 28th on 2023. If things workout Summer of 2024 will be the ALCAN... Safe and Fun Travels to you both.

[@MendoDave-i2t]

Glad you had a good trip to Berkeley. Went to grad school there, but live on the north coast- Mendocino, the edge of the earth. Did you know that the Hayward fault runs right through the Cal stadium? One day you will say "We were there before that happened."

[@mickster1780]

great stuff Sean & Kristy! this video was a lot of fun. California is indeed a special and beautiful place. the way y'all kept "teasing" the naked run and saving for the end was a stroke of genius 😎. I was really looking forward to ribbing you after my Texas Longhorns beat your Alabam Crimson Tide for the national championship but alas...that's not going to happen 🙄. as they say, better luck next year

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

I don’t know what was more shocking, the Berkeley naked run or the fact that both Alabama and Texas lost in the playoffs. 😆 I also was looking forward to a rematch!

[@akgobears]

Glad you made it to Berkeley....Went to Cal games for more than 30 yrs ....One thing you missed was Tightwad Hill....Am a Hill Vet myself....Any Pac 12 game i would go up on the hill and watch the game for free because i have seen all Pac 12 teams so many times....For games where i hadnt seen the visiting team before, then i went down into the stadium.....Nothing like being up on the hill there for a game with a couple of Berkeley Top Dogs and a six pack .....Beautiful view of the Bay Area from up there and have watched the Blue Angels from that spot a couple times during fleetweek on game day....Oh, that Iron Bowl was such a finish....Stay safe, be well and hope your enjoying the holidays....

[@Prariegirl2023]

Love Hwy 50!!! I’m in Sonoma County…beautiful place to live but trying to make our exit!!

[@Jeffbob442]

Exhaust Brake? We don need no stinking Exhaust brake! LOL! Happy New Year guys!

[@RKOwen]

I went to Berkeley in the '80s for grad school...never heard of the naked library run. Still learning things.

[@georgewheeler3731]

Happy New Year!

[@wellsonwheels457]

as long as I stay away from Hollyweird. Would love to visit the redwoods and other state wonders. I have friends in San Diego they speak of the great diverse landscapes too. The cost of housing now. We would have to be millionaires to live there. I went to Oceanside for a girls bday celebration. Very lovely and perfect weather. If I had the cash cow! Maybe??

[@rv2travel]

Love your travel videos. I too watched the Iron Bowl and it was truly amazing! But, I believe Alabama was paid back by Michigan.

[@56Spookdog]

I’m more of a Stanford supporter but as I’m watching this I have a Cal hoodie on. Lot of book worms in that library…

[@timosterhout6867]

Great videos as the best site. Did notice on your in cab shot your check engine light was on. Was that a problem?

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM NORWAY!

[@judystreich7333]

Traveled both ways on Hwy 50, better make sure your rig is in good shape, it is beautiful. Hwy 50 crosses most of the U.S. and is very scenic in Colorado and passes by the Royal Gorge.

[@janewardguaraldi7975]

Happy New Year 🥳

[@billfargo7911]

Hwy 50 is a great road but it’s better with kalifornia in your rear view mirror.

[@404notfound.....]

Another excellent video to close 2023. Looks like "money light" check engine light in on. Did u get it scanned??

[@herveyforward5956]

A belated Happy Birthday I believe. Vinnies looked abandoned did he move the shop?

[@kristymichael]

Yes! You can see his new shop further along in the video. 😁

[@dennycappetta2035]

Love the whole video. Excellent info but I noticed one thing - your engine warning light was on (just after the six minute point). I always leave positive comments, so I'm not a troll. Just curious what was up with it.

[@smonroeh]

The land of California is wonderful, if only you didn't have to deal with the state of California

[@asadventures_moriicoddiwomple]

We feel the same way about travel days. Our journey is just as important as the destination. We loved Hwy. 50, the lonliest highway. It was amazing! Caught a great Milky Way at Bob Scott Campground (Forest Service CG).

[@robertanthony312]

Naked runs have a tendency to become cellulite circuses.

[@kristymichael]

😂

[@Ahuka]

I'm really loving this football series.

[@badventures3895]

Sold our home about 1.5 hrs from San Francisco, bought out in the “high desert” of western NV…just off that “loneliest highway”.

[@lelandplume6889]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! For your review of California. There has been so much media spin on California and it’s people and, as Kristi so aptly stated, the media is quick to point out the difference but not the similarities. I’ve lived in SoCal most of my life and the Americans here are just like Americans everywhere. We all love our country and are proud to be Americans. Like every other state, California has its good things and not so good things. But it’s no different than any other state. It’s a beautiful place with great people.

[@airstreamer]

We prefer the roads less traveled and a slower route to getting there quick. Ok. Naked run. hmmmm. Happy New Year! -Michelle

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent video,. Very informative and interesting. Thank you.

[@Rolloverrover]

Live in Sacramento for 50+years. My wife and I love it, raised our children up there. But all good things must come to an end. And so it was with living in Sacramento. It got overly crowded and the cost of living there and all the crazy Laws being passed, gave us reason to move on. I guess you’re never too old to change. Been watching your u-tube channel for years and really enjoyed your view of things. Look forward to many more. Thank you for all your hard work.😊

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks for your thoughtful comments. Yes, I lived in Santa Monica and really enjoyed it at the time. At its best California cannot be beat. Whether the glory days have passed for good, I do not know. As the saying goes, don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened. 😄

[@johnlagrega4435]

What a shame nobody can afford to live there anymore 🤷🏻

[@erikimmel8369]

Hahaha! Great new years story!

[@kurtschulmeyer1041]

Ahhh ,highway 50: love/hate relationship. I hunt/hike off 50. Not bad in nice weather; don't do it in winter. Stay safe.

[@barbarareed2041]

We stayed at thar exact campsite August of 22. So nice for free. Loved driving onf 50!

[@jerrymyrtle1944]

We drag out the Rand McNally and plot our course using US Highways as much as we can.

[@jamesmurray9333]

Hey, I retired from the University of California Davis and never saw anyone running through the library. I guess it's not system wide.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

I think it is a Berkeley thing! Although UCLA has some kind of similar. But UCLA does not go the full Monty. 😂

[@rickbrockthedog8017]

California has the worst drivers of any state I've been through.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Hey, I am trying to be positive here lol

[@debyarger3084]

I know theres beautiful places to see northern California. But there's no way I'll go there. Good for you two though! Guess ill see it through your eyes.

[@roadhog6603]

Couldn't agree with you more. The combination of temperate climate and topography terrain variation in California are a tough act to follow. As for ethnic diversity, the mix of cultural enrichment from the pacific rim is a big plus. We traveled down the coast of CA north to south this fall/winter, and we were thinking the same thing. Currently taking a break in Palm Springs and it's incredible.

[@johnlagrega4435]

Engine brake limits the valve train operation,

[@pintocrwg]

Yes, take the road less traveled whenever you can! I assume you are going to the game tomorrow named after a flowering plant? And, did you take participate in the library festivities ?

[@krtex56]

Born and raised in CA. I got smart and moved 2yrs ago. CA. isn't what it used to be.

[@RamblinRoadies]

Thanks for not being too hard on us Sean. That soy sauce was in Nevada, right? Happy Birthday to you, and Happy New Year to you both.

[@jeffessmann6784]

You have both an engine brake exhaust brake Jake brake they are all the same thing they close the intake valves making the engine turn into a compressor pumping air and slowing the vehicle down . So call it what you like they're all the same

[@freedomdove]

Fun times. Lol. Happy New Year, guys! 🎉🎉🍾🍾

[@joyceb5864]

I know you are partial to CA, but Georgia has as much to offer. You can ski in the North GA mountains, then drive to the coastal islands & frolic on the beach in the same day. Georgia has several movie production studios, including those of Tyler Perry. We have many comedy clubs and well over 10 authentic Burmese Restaurants in the Atlanta area alone. About the only things California has that Georgia doesn't is barren wasteland deserts and devastating mud slides, while Georgia can offer much more than California can.

[@adam-hd7kg]

Georgia does not have mountains.

[@440-6Pack]

Only parts of CA have consistent good weather. Not the entire state as you said.

[@josephpattison6913]

The politics though! I like to ski at Heavenly though. You stay, eat, shop, buy gas on the Nevada side and ski in both states.

[@Robnord1]

Thanks for the video and Happy New Year !!!! I was born there, and used to return and tour the state south to north annually on my motorcycle. Now the aggressive/sketchy street people, criminals and cops armed but not us regular people, high prices, and fruits and nuts who should be in jail or institutionalized roaming freely, I probably will not be returning.

[@chriscapune7873]

😀 another great video!!! 👏👏👏🐾🐈‍⬛👍

[@Gr8LakesCamper]

awesome work!

[@StephSH]

My F-150 gas engine has an engine brake- is that maybe the difference? Diesel maybe has an exhaust brake? I suppose someone could correct me, lol. I grew up in Santa Cruz and it definitely gave me a more liberal and accepting mindset than if I had grown up in Ohio, where I live now. Thanks for another great video 😊

[@TheLakingc]

I do miss that living where we do now. It is ultra conservative... i wouldn't mind conservative, but this is more like blindness and heavy darkness at times. But there is always a Light somewhere and those great Stars. PTL!

[@teresasprouse1097]

Not a California fan. To many crazies

[@timaz1066]

Are you guys going to make a stop in Quartzsite?

[@SlooDon]

Hwy 50! Run it a few times on my cross country motorcycle journeys. It’s peaceful and exhilarating at the same time. Thanks again for the story……….

[@bldia1965]

I saw a vehicle like Seymour and an airstream at one of our longtime, local eateries here in Shreveport about month ago. Could that have been LoLoHo??

[@kristymichael]

Herby K’s? That was us!

[@bldia1965]

Yes!! I was passing by and caught a glimpse rather quickly--sure wished that I'd have turned around to come back--even if I would have interrupted your dinner-- Ya'll stay safe and If you come back through Shreveport--WATCH OUT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ON I-20!! @@kristymichael

[@edrodrigues3333]

No mention of Lake Tahoe? I just assumed if you came all the way in on hwy 50 you would pass right by it. BTW, the Cal Berkeley band has a long history of being mischievous and an earned reputation.

[@tfc850]

I’m a Floridian and I’ve never seen so many California plates in FL like I do now.