i’ve been cheating on you (sorry)

Hey everybody, I’ve got something really different for you today! I mean, some news so shocking and unusual that I will never … and I mean NEVER (maybe) repeat this again here on the channel.

I’ve been cheating on you.

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Hi, I'm Rick and I (usually) live in a bus. Yup, I'm one of "them". Living just outside of the proverbial box. Curiosity, wonder, and all of that. (Yea, I'm also a little bit ADHD and I kinda need constant stimulation). Come join me as I explore life in ways that society doesn't always find comfortable and conventional.

Location(s): NOMADIC LIFE, UNCONVENTIONAL LIVING, NOMADISTAN, POLITICAL SATIRE, CULTURE

I have a confession to make… I’ve been cheating on you. But not in the way you think. I’ve launched a second YouTube channel—The Nomadistan People’s News—and it’s something completely different. Still me, still storytelling, but now wrapped in satire, old-school propaganda vibes, and a healthy dose of critical thinking. In this video, I share why I created Nomadistan, *what it’s about*, and *who it’s for*—and yes, I’m bringing receipts. Clips, context, and a few self-deprecating laughs included.

So what is Nomadistan? It’s a fictional nation. A mildly chaotic, joyfully ungoverned society built on curiosity, community, and the uncomfortable act of questioning everything. It’s not about left vs. right or red vs. blue. It’s about us. All of us. It started as a Substack series—written dispatches from a place that doesn’t exist but probably should—and now it's evolving into satirical news videos with a distinct voice and visual identity. Think vintage etchings, charismatic characters in robes and hats, and official bulletins from a Department of Slightly Exaggerated Truths.

If you’ve ever wanted to laugh at modern absurdity while secretly getting smarter, this is your place. If you’re tired of political rage cycles and want something that pokes fun without punching down, this is your channel. And if you just love good storytelling with a twist of dystopian charm and emotional honesty, The Nomadistan People’s News is calling.

This main channel isn’t going anywhere. Here, we’ll keep diving into nomadic living, post-50 freedom, and the weird joys of unconventional life. But over there? That’s where we unpack the bigger picture, one faux-news story at a time. So come join us. Subscribe. Explore. And maybe—just maybe—laugh your way into a little rebellion.

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✍️ https://nomadistan.substack.com

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome!
0:30 This Is All Community Supported … So THANK YOU!

This video (and channel!) is targeted towards those interested in an unconventional, nomadic life, either via vanlife, bus life, skoolies, RVs, or Slow Travel. Here we experience the pleasures and struggles of a daily life lived just outside the norms. If this is you, please leave a comment and join the discussion. And if you've got a few extra moments in your day, head over to Patreon at https://unplanned.life and join the community over there as well.