RideShare RoadTalk: Conversations In Motion
A Washington DC based, unfiltered ride-share podcast that reveals the hidden side of everyday people we rarely get to hear — because no one has asked, or because we're all too busy to listen.
Recorded in real time, each episode is a completely unplanned, unscripted podcast: a matter a chance. A backseat confession, a philosophy lesson, a heartbreak, a triumph, a mistake, a dream, a joke, a fear, or a truth they’ve never shared before.
You’re not just listening to rideshare stories. You’re listening to the world. Buckle Up, Let's Drive! Apple Review
Episodes
37 episodes
3 Michelin Stars And You Like Taco Bell?
A chef who earned three Michelin stars rides shotgun and tells us what the kitchen really costs. From LA’s chef-driven rooms to Georgetown’s corporate engines, we talk about the shock of rigid menus, 365-day schedules, and why predictable servi...
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Episode 37
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24:48
24K Magic In The Air | The $2500 Room
A ride through D.C. turns into a rare, unguarded conversation with a 22-year-old stripclub dancer who’s rewriting the script on what “the club” means for work, money, and personal agency. She breaks down the real mechanics of stage ...
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Episode 36
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17:15
Penis Molding? Wait, What Do You Do for a Living?
What starts as a quiet DC rideshare chat takes a sharp left into “Wait—what do you do for a living?” territory. Our guest, raised in Northern Virginia by way of Iran, breaks down culture, identity, and what it means to straddle two wor...
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Episode 35
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10:58
Backseat TikTok Pitch | Please Don't Take My Kidney
Ever had passengers pitch you so hard you reconsider your whole content strategy at a red light? That’s exactly what happens when a Richmond content creator Lexi Lawson...
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Episode 34
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13:12
You're My Bourbon Swilling Lesbian Friend
The ride begins with a clean car, an open window, and a quick laugh about the lingering scent of the passenger's last ride—then slowly opens into something deeper. Some social chemistry can make the city feel alive. By the time we p...
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Episode 33
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20:46
I Love Propofol | Michael Jackson Was Right!
After a few raindrops, a wrong venue, we pick up a med student on the way to a DC conference and dig into the pivot from vascular surgery dreams to anesthesiology, the culture of training, and the real cost of compartmentalization. Along the wa...
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Episode 32
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24:52
It's Called An Affectation
GASP!A simple ride-share to the airport turns into an unexpected masterclass in conversation and craft. With two young, affected passengers in the back, we move seamlessly from small talk to something deeper: how to create safety so peop...
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Episode 31
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30:32
I Had No Chance Of Being Skinny
After a two month hiatus, this new episode of RideShare RoadTalk weaves its way through pizza dough secrets, family recipes, and a twelve‑hour, tear inducing lasagna. Veering into Cairo culture shock, hospitality, and the strange economy of sca...
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Episode 30
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17:34
You're Pregaming For The First Date?
What's it really like to navigate modern dating in your twenties? Buckle up for a refreshingly honest conversation we pick up Katie, a 23-year-old heading to a first date with someone she met on a dating app.She opens up about the uniqu...
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Episode 29
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22:24
You Flew On The Space Shuttle?
Sometimes the most extraordinary stories emerge in the most ordinary places—like the backseat of a rideshare in Washington, D.C. When a former NASA scientist stepped into the vehicle, the conversation unfolded into a masterclass in perseverance...
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Episode 28
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6:56
Blind Date | He's Too Short?
What happens when well-meaning mothers take matchmaking into their own hands through Facebook connections? One passenger’s candid account of a blind date reveals the awkward reality of parent-orchestrated romance in the age of social media....
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Episode 27
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12:12
Uprooting Anastasia | 15 Cities Across 6 Countries
What does it mean to belong somewhere when you've called 15 different cities home? A recent passenger offers a fascinating glimpse into a truly global life, having lived across six countries before recently settling in Washington DC after a sti...
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Episode 26
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20:13
Service Industry Secrets: Bartender Wisdom & Caring for Strangers
A chance rideshare with a bartender heading home after a busy shift sparks a fascinating exploration of service-industry parallels. As the car moves through Washington, D.C., a casual exchange quickly deepens into reflections on human behavior,...
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Episode 25
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18:19
Diners, Dogs, and the Human Moments That Matter Most
What happens when car rides become safe spaces for authentic human connection? A chance encounter with a 25-year-old restaurant worker sparks a fascinating exploration of how we treat others when we think no one's watching.The conversat...
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Episode 24
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17:18
Say Your Name | Power, Etiquette, and Tension in 42 Seconds
Today we’re diving into a moment that every rideshare driver knows too well — that tense second when a passenger walks up, flings open the door, and says, “What’s your name?” — like they’re TSA, and you’re trying to sneak onto a flight...
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Season 23
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Episode 23
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0:42
Beyond Grief: Finding Strength in Loss
Some of life's most profound connections occur when we least expect them. It happened on a late night ride in DC, when a passenger fresh from an unexpected Michelin-star dinner casually mentioned it was her mother's birthday—a day now haunted b...
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14:34
LSU Girls Hate Susan's Husband Too
The cultural collision between Southern charm and D.C. power dynamics takes center stage in this lively episode. A carful of Louisiana college interns working on Capitol Hill brings unapologetic Southern hospitality to the nation’s capital—with...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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14:48
Susan's Husband Is An Asshole | Passenger Boundaries
What started as a lively chat with tourists from Florida and Tennessee quickly shifted gears into a hilarious—and eye-opening—story about the first passenger I ever had to kick out of the car for downright foul behavior.As we bonded over...
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Episode 21
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14:02
HR Nightmares: From Bartender to Office Life
A chance encounter with a D.C. native bartender reveals the layered complexity of someone navigating multiple professional identities. This young woman’s story unfolds as she balances evening shifts behind the bar with daytime human resources w...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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11:55
Golf Obsession, Mental Mastery, and Japanese 7-11's
A chance rideshare conversation brings together two passionate individuals at opposite ends of their golfing journeys. When a passenger is spotted carrying golf clubs through downtown Washington, D.C., curiosity sparks a captivating discussion ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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21:12
To Maine With Love (not cocaine)
Ever wondered what stories people carry with them as they navigate through life? The rideshare vehicle becomes more than just transportation in this episode—it transforms into a confessional booth where strangers connect through shared experien...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:52
Red Bull & The Vegan Valentine's Disaster
A chance encounter with a Red Bull brand ambassador reveals the unexpected paths careers and health journeys can take. The passenger’s story spans from her Boston roots to landing her dream job through a bold conversation on Marathon Monday tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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21:07
The Lone Star Kidney Express | The Craziest Gig Job Ever
Ever wonder about the journey an organ takes before a life-saving transplant? This eye-opening conversation highlights the unsung heroes of organ transportation—the couriers who carry kidneys, hearts, and other vital organs across the country.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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19:47
$800 Tickets and the DC Anthem Experience
A casual rideshare turns into a multifaceted conversation as passengers heading to a concert at DC's Anthem venue discuss ticket resale nightmares, travel hacks, and college experiences. The conversation reveals shared frustrations about event ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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17:56
Old DC: Remember When 14th Street Was Sketchy?
A candid rideshare conversation explores resilience and impact in international family planning. A former USAID professional, now at the Gates Foundation, shares insights on advancing reproductive health rights during political upheaval. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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9:09