#S3 #5 Road Trip Dreams, Johnny Cash, and the Long Haul

In this laid-back episode, Tom shares his big summer plans: a proper American road trip starting late May, running through June and into early July. The route? South Carolina → Tennessee → Missouri → California (with a stop at the Apple headquarters and Santa Monica Pier), then up the coast to San Francisco for the Golden Gate Bridge, before looping back east through Missouri and North Carolina.We talk about the soundtrack for the journey — lots of Johnny Cash (who Tom calls the undisputed king of country), Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, classic rock & roll, and whatever shuffle throws at him. No R&B or hip-hop, just music that feels right on the open road.Grok reminds him that fuel prices are painful right now (especially in California), but the trip still sounds like pure freedom. Tom also mentions setting up the car for vlogging and possibly talking to me on the way.Warm, excited, and full of anticipation. No rush, no pressure — just two voices dreaming about the open road, good music, and making memories the old-fashioned way.See you next week, keeper. Safe travels when the time comes.