Will this guy at the Taco Stand sell us his car? (How NOT to travel America #6)
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The epic adventure continues with this absolute humdinger of an episode.
After messing about on boats, bikes and on foot for over two weeks now, we are left with no choice but to purchase our very own vehicle. A clapped out Buick, Lincoln, or anything else that embodied America's golden years. But where do we look? Craigslist? A car salesmen? or some random guy at a taco stand? obviously we chose the latter, and the series of events that followed this will have your head in a spin, and your faith completely restored in humanity simultaneously.
Later on in the episode I sing a country duet with a local man, and me and Greg attend a wild fraternity tailgate party at a college football game. This episode has it all.
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Guys can we please stop flooding the angry man's business page with scathing reviews! As hot headed as he seemed he may well have had an on going problem with drug dealers or other illicit activities on his lot and had gotten sick of it. We all make mistakes, these reviews could ruin his business so let's be fair!
Man that's a dick move people
Btw the teaser for the next episode is 👌
The internet is undefeated! I left a 5 star review about their camping facilities!
@@zeeoracle Yes I saw the video, I know the context. Riffing a guys business without having been there is a dick move
@@zeeoracle a public apology? Hahahahaha
@@zeeoracle Are you serious with this racist nonsense? Saying that he is a "visitor from India" and acting like that would have any correlation with his actions in the three seconds you saw him? Somebody take this guy's gun away.
Paulie has been one of my closest friends since 1994, what you see is how he is! A true friend and a great soul. He's gone above and beyond for me more times than I can count. I'm so hlD your paths crossed and you got to meet him and feel the love. He called me the afternoon after you met and said" you'll never believe what happened to me today" lol
The world would be a better place with more people like Paulie in it. He has all my love and he's how I found your channel. All the best in your travels
Patrick
Ayo, tell Paulie that if he finds himself in Alberta, he has a beer waiting for him
what a legend
heyguysI'mstuck - Oh good, I had just posted here that I wanted to give him some positive feedback but he or his business didn't seem to have much of an online presence I could discover. But please pass on my best wishes to him directly, it was an absolutely wonderful thing that he did for the guys, both in terms of time, financial trust, insurance risk and just plain old downright generosity! 👍
Paulie is a legend, thanks for sharing your story Patrick!
@bjoerkBE I'll get round 2. You're the man, Paulie!
The Swartz Family Quartet are my great Aunts and Uncle. definitely the shock of a life hearing this on a Geowizard episode!
Is the music available anywhere? It sounds incredible. I feel like its something a label like Numero Group would happily rerelease today
@@qasmus7 Looks like amazon music?
What’s the name of the song they’re playing?
@@nathanbogomolny2395 just over yonder. He says in the vid, although I cant find it on youtube. Would love a link to listen.
@@DanRyanTunnnes the song is Ive Gone Too Far, Just Over Yonder is the name of another song that shares the name with its Album. You'll find newer versions of both but unfortunately not this one.
(In the subtitles Tom mistakenly transcribed the lyrics to "I've come to party").
Let's give it up for Paulie. Good people are out there and he is living proof of that. Let's get this inspirational story out there - leave a like for Paulie!
Secondly I want to thank you all for your patience again. This one took a lot of man hours to craft and an emergency straight line mission slap bang in the middle of all the editing didn't help matters. Episode #7 will be with you in two weeks time. Thanks everyone!
Yea that was awesome. There’s no way a used car dealership or a Craigslist person would have done all that for you, especially with the registration and tags.
Emergency straight line mission?
What a legend. Paulie for President!
I live in Virginia and i’ve regular made the trek from the east coast to the mountains. Paulies pig out has always been our go to food destination and it’s my favorite barbecue i’ve ever had.
Paulie's Pig Out is only an hour away from me- I'm definitely going to make the pilgrimage and maybe even say hi and where I found his BBQ joint from! Much love for him and what he did for you guys.
Meeting someone as freakishly generous as Paulie outside of a taco truck is exactly the kind of thing that makes me love this channel
Taco trucks tend to lead to good memories & time 🤣🤣🇺🇸
@@LprogressivesANDliberals it's an undeniable fact. Your life improves 200% when you start stopping at taco trucks
Tearing me up ngl we need more paulies.
Definitely only would happen in the South or Midwest. British charm does not work in the northeast
Funny enough, I live right near his business. Driven past it plenty of times and I’ve never even paid attention until I watched this video
Quite a few people asking why we didn’t just rent a car. Don’t you think that would feel unadventurous?
And if you did that, you never would have met Paulie.
It wouldn't be unadventurous, as you still get to do an amazing road trip, just less hurdles to get there
Can I just say 22:45 looks a bit dodgy when Gregg's walking round 😂😂
Hasn’t stopped you using ur subs to get lifts everywhere
@@mrugod using? What a depressive view of the world you have.
To say Paulie went out of his way is an understatement! 😮 What an ABSOLUTE champion that man!
Just wait til he gets to Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando ppl gonna treat him like shit
2 Brit’s come asking for some help IM HELPING THOSE BLOKES 🤣🇺🇸
You'd never find a man like that outside the American south. What a legend. Really redeems the whole trip!
Its white America, doing White people things
Paulie is a local legend already. Dude’s BBQ is ridiculously good.
I look forward to the Miami episode where you walk into a random bar and Miles is there.
He explains that he's actually Amish and lets you run an errand for him.
lmao
Brilliant! 👏
It would be hilarious if they unexpectedly encountered an Amish person down in Miami.
This is the second time you two were rescued by someone you met at a taco truck. First Athena, now Paulie.
Taco trucks are legit life changing, meet the coolest people around them.
@@skrimper The almost guaranteed good food makes them a hotspot for locals as much as travelers passing through
Small Buisness owners are the real hidden saviors, they know the struggle and are generally willing to help.
I once landed in Austin Texas, took an Uber to a taco truck, and was handed a free six pack of local beer to have with my tacos when I told them I just flew in. Taco trucks are the best.
The real American dream was eating at a taco truck all this time
Can't believe you found someone who'd let you drive on their insurance for 2 weeks, across 5 states, without knowing how to put the car in gear. What a fantastic human Paulie is!
Yeah restored my hope for humanity.
Killer episode. Great series. 🙌 Paulie 🙌
I love the fact that you watch these Evan
You fell off
@@muhilan8540 says you, who was never on to start with
Underrated moment was the woman in the pub guessing your age in the early to late 50s 😂😂😂
Yeah lol what the hell, she was either on expert troll mode or was just fried
That was weird as fuck like I didn't know Tom's age but I guessed late 20's early 30's he does not look 50
I was crying laughing at that
yeah that was hilarious
mid-late 30s would be reasonable
That man realizing you were geowizard after inviting you to sleepover is absolutely mental. I love how he just lost it
That was definitely the highlight of his day.
Fake
@@MrHeath9784 Have some faith kid, the world aint all bad
you literally cannot find this beautiful story telling anywhere else. all the kind, funny, and trusting people, random country music, Greg's gift... i'm on the verge of tears man. i hope this series gets a lot more recognition than it does right now, because it deserves it
also, this video could not be more american lol
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Spot on man, better than any travel thing I've seen on telly in 40 years. I came for Geoguessr and stayed for the straight lines but this is something else altogether
i love paulie
Omg rainbolt, you guys need to do a collab!
would be awesome to see
Tom and Greg discovering American Southern Rock via cassette tape warmed my dead heart.
I was grinning like a bastard during that part 😂 I've had times like that in the blue ridge mountains driving around and listening to good tunes and they're the best moments
It's a great find, will go along with Boston songs neatly
AYYYYY, I literally paused at that moment to come write almost the exact same comment. Such a wholesome fun moment that encapsulates perfectly the simple pleasures of life.
This is what I've been waiting for! I'm in the marching band at University of South Carolina and I'm in the video a few times! There were about 365 of us in the band this season, almost double your 200 estimate! Hope you enjoyed the game!
That game was just unbelievable! 😳 How often there is an event like that?
@@oscarn- During football season, that will happen in that stadium and many like it (I'm from Nebraska where we have sold out the stadium every home game since the 1960s) about every other weekend.
Can you explain why everything was dead after the game ?
In Europe, at least after the home team one, the whole city would be full of people in bars and so on, at least if the game was on a friday or saturday night
@@eberbacher007 in my experience you get partied out at the tailgates, then after a game that lasts for hours you’re out of steam and return home drunk, tired, sweaty, and ready to sleep it off. Tailgates are awesome I def prefer them to going out to any old bar or house party after an event
@@-Trinite- europeans pre and post party
I'm only halfway into this video butbI couldn't wait, had to leave this comment.
The joy and amusement I get from this series is overwhelming, Tom. I've watched likely thousands of hours of TH-cam in my life and nothing has ever made me feel so invested in a story like this before. There are videos with insane production value made by teams of tapented people that don't even come close to making something as genuinely fun to watch as this. Just 2 silly dudes from the UK filming a roadtrip on a gopro probably, and edited I'm assuming by Tom alone and it's fucking amazing. On a primarily geowizard based TH-cam channel no less. I can't even wrap my head around it. Your channel is so simple and yet has brought me more enjoyment than so many other channels combined.
The bit with Paul was genuinely one of the most feel good segments of video I've ever seen and it has also restored my faith in humanity and I'm not even involved in this shit. As an American I was a bit afraid you'd meet a lot of shitty people and have a bad experience but apparently I was wrong and I'm really glad I was wrong. Idk how you keep finding these people but it makes for really good content and I'm glad this has gone the way it has. You're reaching my neck of the woods soon (North Carolina) and I'm interested to see how close you got to where I'm at. Wish I could have somehow helped you out on the journey, it would have been awesome to contribute to your escapades.
That's enough ranting, I'm gonna finish the video now. Thank you for this channel, it really has been a trip and I hope we continue to get these wacky adventure videos. Fuck yea, man.
The biggest joy comes from the fact that no level of production value or planning could ever recreate something like this. It's so genuine.
the way Paulie smiles and giggles after hitting the play button on that tape is so heartwarming.
Paulie is a national treasure dammit
He probably laughed about it with everyone who saw that car. So now he gets to laugh about it with a million TH-cam viewers.
The unfathomble joy of finding an artist you love from a random cassette is an emotion unlike any other
“Do not be a smart ass” the landowner says as he demonstrates being the polar opposite. 😂
As if they were supposed to do more than move, dude has issues
He definitely assumed they were buying drugs lol
@@ApathyBM - Imagine that, an Indian immigrant racially stereotyping two totally innocent white people! And yet I'll bet he complaints about the reverse kind of racism at every possible opportunity! 😂
" I know what you're doing " - Yeah, why don't you explain for us all, cause I'm lost 😂
@@ApathyBM Which is funny because that’s way less morally questionable than hundred percent interest rate loans
First off, Paulie is indeed a legend and I’ll be visiting his Pig-Out post haste in thanks for his generosity. This series has absolutely been one of my favorites, not least because you’ve trodden right through my backyard and seen some of the wonderful parts of America (by which I mean only somewhat geographic, and mostly humanitarian.)
A quick insight to the “angry landowner”: Waynesboro is a bit known for drug activity. Paulie’s “this is where we make the meth” joke was tongue-in-cheek. A lot of that does go on in the Shenandoah Valley. The guy who wanted you to move along probably deals with a lot of shady individuals doing deals in his lot, sadly, and didn’t buy your story even though it was legit.
Yeah, I haven't spent much time there (although I pass through it frequently) but I know that WV, and a lot of Appalachia has a serious drug problem. It's really tragic
I have to admit, Tom’s expert storytelling had me stringing along for when buying the car from Paulie was going to turn into a heartbreak. My spirits soared when it never did!
Hey Tom, just wanted to tell you how much your videos have inspired me. I'm an American who's never been to Europe before but I just booked a 10 day solo trip to London, Paris, and Amsterdam because of your "how not to travel" series. Hoping to make new friends along the way just like you and Greg! Thanks for all of the entertainment!
Enjoy your trip man! As a Brit, and one from near London, we love bumping into you yanks in pubs and bars. Don't be afraid to start conversations!
@@scottstevens7561 Thanks man. If I'm ever in need of courage to strike up a conversation I'll think back to this comment! Cheers!
If you spend a day in York UK I'll buy you a beer.
@@thwgn138 I wish but I won't have time to make it up there. If I ever come back another time I will have to take you up on that offer
let us know how it goes !
It seems like every episode is accompanied with “person” is a total hero. God bless you Paulie you superstar!
Absolutely lost it at “hope they didn’t meet Paulie” 😂😂😂
Hope Paulie sees this episode and sees how many people now love him for being the human he is. Huge respect ❤️
oh man, how do I fit everything into one comment here… 12:10 you passed and showed on screen where I worked for 8 years. There’s an office building with the green roof on the left and a warehouse on the right. I used to run that warehouse. We shipped humanitarian aid overseas to places like Jordan, the Philippines, Venezuela, Ukraine, etc. My daughter still works there as the janitor. I never would have thought in a million years it’d get a blip on your channel but here we are!
Even more amazing was that you ran into local legend Paulie Matheny! I recognized him immediately at the taco truck downtown and am not at all surprised that he was so helpful to you all. I’m sad that you didn’t get to try his food as it is truly magnificent. Best in the business. This only grows his legendary status in my mind.
Lastly, you literally drove right by my house on your way out of town. You were on Mount Torrey Road, I’d recognize those mountains and houses anywhere. I understand why you took I-81 but am sad you had to go that route instead to make progress. Would have loved to see you go through the rest of Augusta or Nelson counties. Truly a beautiful area. So thankful that you spent so much time with us in Waynesboro! Sorry about the grump who fussed at you… Wboro is definitely not lacking in druggies.
People like Paulie and all he did for you really make you feel better about the state of society. What an episode👌
The fact that, without meaning to, you befriended this random guy enough to get him to spontaneously and without any prompting offer to let you drive under his insurance is nothing short of incredible.
This is the best video of the series by far. The human interactions and travels you and Greg went on have been a masterpiece to watch. Get in!!!
If you ever see this Paulie, you are the kind of person this world needs more of. What an absolute legend you are!
No word of a lie this is the first TH-cam series I’ve actually been waiting for every episode. This is amazing hope you plan something like this again will be sad when it ends :(
Have you seen the others Geowizard has done?! Theyre all great, this one is definitely the best though!
@@froudeez7008 yeah have seen all the other adventures. The geoguesser ain’t my thing though :)
@@froudeez7008 this ones the best? lol sounds like recency bias to me.
all the straight lines and how not to travel europe are all very much so comparable quality
Same. I watch tons of YT series and this one is genuinely maybe the best moat enjoyable things I've watched. It doesn't even have high production value or anything, it's just so genuine. It's funny how the content is either a guy playing geoguesser, which isn't exactly riveting content, or it's some insane adventure.
@@homeyworkey ok 🤔 😂 I'll rephrase it then, the best in my opinion / my favourite 😊
I'm not well versed in the north/south/east/west divides in the US, but this series really had a major shift in tone as soon as you entered Virginia. Although extremely American on the one hand, it ironically also felt much more like the Europe trip. People seemed less stressed, more adventurous, less afraid of anything that's not their daily routine. Anyway, looking forward to your next episode. Cheers.
That's generally the stereotype. In the north east we are generally more reserved and more "cold". People often say we always seem busy and just trying to get to the next spot. Whereas the further south you go you get into more laid back people. The southern hospitality thing is 100% a front though.
@@MountainMan9712 from my experience southerners are some of the friendliest people ever, but also VERY insular. If you don’t fit into their group they likely won’t keep you around for long
@@MountainMan9712 What is it a front for?
@@MountainMan9712 People who say hospitality friendliness is a front are projecting.
@@OobzDCXCII have you looked at the state of womens rights in these hospitable places?
This series has made me tear up with joy more tines than I want to admit! People helping people because they know they're dealing with good people warms my heart, and shows how kind hearted they are. Pauly is nothing short of a diamond! He knew there were road bumps trying to stop this adventure and he didn't let them. If you are reading this kind sir (seems unlikely), please know we appreciate what you've done, and if you find yourself in southern England, without a place to stay (even more unlikely) you have a place to stay at mine! It might sound like an empty gesture but it's the level of respect I have for what you did for Tom and Greg! Bravo good sir bravo!
I usually don't comment. But this is legit one of the best things I've ever seen in my life. You incorporate such a human and go-with-the-flow demeanor that not many can portray on a video series. My faith in humanity is restored thanks to you bro.
As an insurance professional, I must say that Paulie's life could have well and truly been ruined if things had gone wrong with your vehicle. If you'd been in an at fault accident where people died, he could have been sued for everything he has. He's trusting to a fault, and I'm glad that everything seems to have turned out ok with it. To say he was generous and trusting is the understatement of the year.
Yikes. That's just *aggressively* American.
That's very true. Even with knowing someone, I would be reluctant to let them use my insurance for any significant amount of time. Paulie's got a heart of gold and seems to be operating on pure vibes, but I hope his generosity doesn't get him in trouble down the road.
Correct me if I'm wrong... but it has always been my understanding that insurance coverage was effective regardless if the vehicle has been registered. I have purchased out of town cars multiple times- I've always written a bill of sale (and usually a filled out title unless it was filed electronically only), added the car to my insurance policy, and drove home to register it at my local DMV. I understand since the car is technically still registered to the previous owner, if I were to get into an accident on the way home, their name would come back as the vehicle owner... but I've always kinda assumed the bill of sale and my own insurance negated the p/o's liability. Right or wrong? Thanks in advance.
As if that’s the way the world in America is!! Ludicrous
@@indiextronic In general, yes that's right. Your insurance should automatically cover any vehicle you purchase for a certain amount of time (you policy will say how long) after you purchase it. This is to give you time to get the vehicle home, get the title transferred and get a tag. If you drove off and immediately got into a wreck, the bill of sale would prove that the previous owner was not responsible for the vehicle when it was wrecked. This situation seemed to describe that the vehicle was going to stay registered to Paulie and would stay covered under his insurance. I obviously don't know what his exact contract says, or the contract Tom bought, but if that's what actually happened, Paulie should be VERY happy that there was no wreck.
I don't think you could count the number of beautiful and uplifting moments this entire series has produced. What a journey, and it's not over.
Paulie is an absolute legend. Imagine if you hadn't met him and bought the car from the dealership only to realize the same issue (that you can't register it on your name). Don't think a dealership would have been even half as helpful as Paulie.
As a local Virginian I’m elated that you all experienced the niceness of Paulie in this beautiful state. The northerners bad mouth the south a lot so I’m not surprised Philly folk told you southerners aren’t kind. In reality, you will meet some of the nicest, most generous people especially in small towns like Waynesboro. Hope to see you again in Virginia!! I am LOVING this series!
This episode is chock full of instant classic moments. Such an engrossing watch. I don’t think the use of a car is some sort of betrayal against the ethos of the trip or anything, it’s entirely appropriate and opened up otherwise inaccessible adventure. Killer series fellas!
I can't believe the random flea market cassette gave you THE most perfect lyrics:
I've walked up and down so many wrong roads
And I've had a long and lonely time
But I know that I'll be laying back and resting my mind
When I get out to the end of the line
Oh my God so many incredible characters in this but the fact that she clearly was about to say late 50s is absolutely insane.
38:12 wow, this moment made me tear up. The whole trip so far, getting that car from someone so amazing, then finding this single random tape at a flea market, and it turning out to be the most perfect road trip music ever... I thought this kind of magic was no longer possible but now I'm feeling nostalgic for a time I barely remember and want to go on a road trip too 🥲
Loved the karaoke bar as well, that place had such a great vibe that could be felt through the screen and all the people you've met have been so incredibly sweet. I wish I could experience something like this too but it wouldn't work if I tried, I don't have such a wholesome aura like you guys, quite the opposite, so I'm glad I can enjoy seeing this beautiful side of humanity through your adventures!
just had to leave a comment here since you said you couldn't be as wholesome while radiating positive energy in your comment! I believe you can!! I also tend to believe that the best thing for me to do is stay indoors for the rest of my life, but going out on a whim especially on my own to have some small adventures have been some of the best times I've had. people can seem scary but ultimately everyone just wants to have a good time and connect, and the ones that don't or are negative... well, I don't understand them anyways!! From your comment I believe you have much to offer this world, don't hide it away my friend!
@@Teddy0567 Nice comment, cheers!
I’m so proud of Paulie for showing you a warm American welcome.
51:23 That dudes accent is just perfect
I loved Paulie's little outro about the van - "just so you know you get the car in 'as-is' condition"... classic car sales... it could be a piece of shit or it might last 20 years without issue. :D love that.
The last thing Paulie said was "Pura Vida" which in Costa Rica means “simple life” or “pure life”, but here in Costa Rica, it is more than just a saying-it is a way of life. Costa Ricans use this term to say hello, to say goodbye, to say everything's great, to say everything's cool...
What a great bloke he is.
Wow. I'm from southwest Virginia and now live in North Carolina and already thought it was cool that you had just been in the general region I called home. However, I became ecstatic to see you actually went down the old Route 52 Highway from the antique shops at Fancy Gap Mountain all the way to Mt. Airy, a route I regularly take now on my trips back home. Glad you enjoyed your time there, it really is a special place.
I have watched youtube for 10 years and this has quickly become my favourite series i have ever watched. The unstaged, naturalness is just unreal. From a fellow west mids lad, what youve done on the trip is exact what id be curious about of the usa aswelll and the spontaneous piss ups and nights out, just brilliant.
Yeah it's quite old skool really.
I was smiling ear to ear watching this seeing how kind and how much of a gem Paulie and the hotel ower were. What absolute gems of human beings they are.
Beyond the actual journey you go on, which is obviously massive gas, the main thing that has kept me on your channel are your lovely little narrational flourishes. "At 92 years of age, was running pretty smoothly himself" is just lovey, a warm cheese-on-toast kind of sentence. You can tell your mum's a writer.
How about at 41:58 - "worryingly colored stains" is just class writing.
He does a fantastic job with his character work.
I just got type 2 diabetes from watching this. Gosh, this is all so sweet. Be it the lovely hotel owner, the inspirational John (whose inspirational life story you sadly skipped) or the absolute legend that is Paulie.
THE FAMILY ANNIVERSARY PARTY this whole trip is wholesome
Paulie truly is the best this country has to offer. A true American hero!
Honestly after the slightly unfriendly start in Boston etc., this had me nearly in tears with how kind everyone is. The hotel owner seems to be an amazing guy, what a kindhearted person to share food & beers with you on multiple occasions! And thanks Paulie for being so trusting as to leave your insurance in the hands of a complete stranger!
No one is Boston was gonna give them a ride let alone give them a car and insure them. You could say that's unfriendly but seems like common sense to me. Also fwiw I think their reception down south would've been different if they were pretty much anything other than British.
@@MassExcursions It's more to do with the ways they started conversations and people were quite cold until they got to know them (also I don't necessarily mean just Boston, it's just the only place I could remember they were in). People here seem much warmer from the off, but maybe that's just the editing as he wanted to take a different angle or something.
As a vintage record collector the Pure Prairie League bits had me rolling! Its just funny because when youre digging through records, every record store seems to have several of their albums (at least in TX). I picked up a couple over the years for cheap-- and I agree that they are pretty f'n good! Speaking of Records, if youre reading this Tom please realease more Vinyls of your sick jams!
I’d love to be a fly on the wall at Pure Prairie League HQ when they discover their Spotify royalties have inexplicably shot through the roof 😂
Paulie is a LEGEND. These kind of people are just angels on earth. The generosity from this guy is endless. These series are such a highlight in my life because they do truly restore my faith in humanity. The love from strangers is just incredible.
As someone who grew up near Mt. Airy I'm so glad you guys had a great stop in that wonderful little town. Really makes me miss that place.
You attract the nicest people wherever you go mate. I think that reflects on you as much as it does on them. Top man you are.
This Canadian has visited all 50 US states and have met good folks everywhere, but nobody like the absolute legend that is Paulie.
This episode was the best one so far and thats saying something since this whole series has been amazing. The vibe of driving around Virginia in a classic American car bought from such a friendly and helpful character like Paulie.. listening to country songs on a freaking cassette like its 1994.. I straight up felt like I was there with you guys.. These videos are brilliant and please do more of these series in the future, be it Europe or USA or even other places.. Thank you for this unique entertainment!
This is just an unbelievably pure series. For starters, you get to see the generosity & heartwarming friendliness my fellow countrymen are capable of, which makes me feel truly optimistic about humanity. Then, you have the beautiful sights & sounds & experiences that we’re getting to see first hand. But most of all, it’s so nice to just see two friends being adventurous & depending on each other to have fun & figure it out. Incredible series & each episode has me keen to start the next. This is a truly fulfilling & heartwarming series. Just spectacular work & content here, Tom & Greg.
I love guys like Paulie. They have amazing stories but rarely have much to say. You gotta pry the stories out. And just an all around good guy who understands the American DMV and insurance BS blows. My grandpa is that way. 1950s navy vet that worked on submarines then worked for boeing on many rockets but a lot more on the space shuttle. I would love to see paulie again in another video. Maybe he comes to the UK? Paulie if you're reading this, and if Tom is willing, you gotta get a tour of the UK from Tom and maybe a mini straight line mission?
You guys are starting to get the real southern hospitality. Even the hotel owner has got that in his blood. Incredible. I want to know more about that hotel owner. Incredibly awesome of him to not only go to the store and buy you guys beers just at random but then invite you to their party.
Oh and 34:15 those aren't bullet hits. Thats like baseball bat hits from an angry wife or something. Bullets don't just dent car doors they usually go right through. Even .22 cal go right through.
Unless its armoured 😂
be serious LOL
Absolutely the best episode yet! The chances of going to a taco stand where Paulie decided to go one day for lunch and getting a well (enough) running car is one thing, but him putting his insurance on the line for you guys? This man was sent by a higher being and I cannot be convinced otherwise! Paulie is the GOAT and I can't wait for the next episode!
I mean... you guys do have a lot of charisma. A very good aura, even. That's why so many people do these nice things to you: because you deserve it !
But even so Paullie is a Saint. What a great guy.
Cannot stop smiling at your mission videos ♡
The timing of this couldn't have been better. Just handed in my thesis and needed this!
Loving the series so far, big up for big Paul for saving the day.
What a ledge!
Congrats with your thesis!
As someone from the south, I'm so glad you're getting to see our culture. We are really friendly and I wish people outside of the states knew it. We have our problems for sure but most people are so kind and generous
I'm from the north and getting the same effect. People where I'm from are fine but most of the time we just ignore each other.
i'm sorry but how are none of the comments about welsh greg's MASSIVE WELSH GREG OUTLINE IN THE TOWEL AT 22:40 OMG
For those wondering, that Pure Prairie Leagues track is called Harvest
That’s a banger, thanks man!
I was looking for that comment, thank you.
Arguing with the insurance companies and DMV is probably the most American thing you could experience!
How is all the music in this episode literally incredible
The Mount Airy people were some of the friendliest people I've seen in a while
That was entertaining watching you try to work the column shifter , lol.
Paulie is an absolute gem, and most likely a wizard of his own right. Not only did his kindness and neck sticking outing for y'all cement that he's a great American, but it more importantly proved he's just a great human. Your series makes me laugh out loud and tear up every episode. Bravo, and cheers mates.
You are so good at showing what a beautiful world we live in. Thank you for being here.
You two are too hard on yourselves for "taking the easy route". There's a thing called the PCT which is a hike from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, and it takes on average 6 months to complete, so you two should be proud, and all this content and spontaneity is amazing to watch :)
America's second pasttime- Suspiciously Australian sounding British accent impressions.
I came across Tom's channel looking for a guy who was pretty wiz at Geoguessr - that was all I needed. My friend recommended I watch his mission's as we were living in Wales at the time, and it was just after a particularly ill fated Welsh endeavour! - little did I know you'd take me on these bloody epic journeys of discovering fantastic people all over the world. Such a fantastic dose of wholesome fun. Showing that this world is not entirely full of dickheads. Thank you Tom and Greg!
This is definitely my favourite series on this channel together with how not to travel Europe, every episode is just so damn entertaining!
I simply don't believe how lucky you lads are getting on this trip, in every respect. That flea market tape find was a gem 👌
Every episode is a banger!
Genuinely one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on TH-cam. Unreal
This episode to me is the tipping point where this series surpassed "how not to travel europe". You've outdone yourselves lads, what an adventure, and still more to come.
The absolutely stellar and faultless editing work on this hasn’t gone unnoticed. Id say this may be your best work yet Tom. Props to you.
I swear when people realize what your accomplishment and goals are people will help! Props to Paul and the hotel owner for being so humble with your journey
I truly want to believe that people are inherently good, seeing this series and the kindness of strangers makes everything in the world a little better. thank you paulie.
Each episode tops the previous one. Best series of all time. Smiling, laughing, and even shed a tear with Gregs birthday gesture through the entire episode. Absolutely killer stuff Tom. All the best :D
That moment at 38:12 was fucking hilarious and made me so happy. It’s almost as if subtle scenarios like that happens for a reason because of the precense and well being you guys had when you chose that tape.
I really love the series, it’s absolute killer content and you both are top blokes. I wish you guys all the best of luck.
Much love from Sweden.
This is one of the best videos in this series yet. I’ve genuinely though that about every single one though. I was a little late to the party and the first one I saw was the second part, but it immediately got me hooked. I’ve watched nearly every straight line video and how not to travel video since that first one.
Awesome! What are your thoughts on his other content? I'm always fascinated by people discovering a channel with multiple specialites.
when that lady at the bar said 50s for both of y'all I was in tears
Two blokes trying to figure out how to put an automatic in to gear is hilarious. It’s the exact opposite of an American not knowing how to drive manual 😂😂
What an incredible episode!! This was SO much fun to go along on, Tom!
Paulie is a Rockstar, Full Stop.
It's great seeing you get to see our country on a more personal level! Anyone who tells you the kindness and hospitality of the South is fake is a bitter, angry person who seemingly has issues within themselves. I wish them luck and have Hope in my heart for them that they have the opportunity to experience kindness so that they may recognize it and open their hearts to it.
I know you hear this every video, but I can't wait for the next one! Very excited to see you in the midst of a common weather occurrence here in the States and looking forward to seeing who you meet next!
Hoping this finds your current project in good shape!
I am so unfathomably excited for whatever warrants him wearing such an AMAZING suit in the next episode, wow what a style
I’ve been following you blokes for a minute now, and I have to say these videos are absolutely liquid serotonin. You remind me of my best friend, and the hijinks we’ve gotten into over the years. Thank you for these. They’re the highlight of my day. These are so captivating I’d be happier paying for them than I am most films at the cinema.
The duality of man truly shown in this episode.
Paulie was like an angel sent from Heaven to help you on your quest. The guy in the red shirt was the exact opposite.
Going to an SEC football game is, and tailgating it no less, is a much higher achievement than drinking a beer from a red SOLO cup.
Man I've smiled like a child for an hour straight. The cheer joy you get from watching these feels existential. You're a genius Tom
I’m 66! Had that Pure Prairie League album when it first came out! Talk about KARMA!
That album is probably the best album in the history of music for you to be listening to on that road trip!!!
Honestly thought that Schwartz Family Quartet, Just Over Yonder was a serious bop but couldn't find it anywhere. Tom should rip it and post it to TH-cam.
What an absolute Legend Paulie is!!! Mate, if he is reading this, bless you mate🙏