He also planned to shoot [Rod Michael] playing racquetball with his father; Rod Michael at a family picnic, and Rod Michael at a birthday party for his sister. [Silva Imken] says the magazines will get several weeks of stories from this trip.

At Dorney Park, Rod Michael's image was enough for a group of teen girls from Philadelphia to ask him for his autograph, even though none had ever heard of him. Michael thanked them with an impromptu concert, which brought a series of giggles from the group.

Now living in Berlin, Rod Michael is struggling to learn the language. He has spent his post-B3 time writing with Sweden-based pop guru Max Martin, who has written hits for the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and 'N Sync. Michael says it has been his greatest experience.