Please Don't Take My Kidney

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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 climbs into the backseat, maps out where to eat downtown, and then pivots into a relentless, hilarious push to get me on TikTok.

What starts as a conversational tour of RVA’s food scene—Little Nickel’s infamous nachos and Carolina-tinged barbecue—quickly becomes a masterclass in building a real audience with blunt, ball busting honesty and zero apologies. Let's Drive! 

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Chapters

• 0:10 Rolling Into DC And Ground Rules
• 0:32 TikTok Intervention Begins
• 1:24 Richmond Food Map And Neighborhoods
• 2:33 Little Nickel, BBQ, And Carolina Influence
• 3:29 Is TikTok Worth It Or Spyware
• 4:10 Community, Friction, And No-Filter Vibes
• 5:15 Makeup Tutorials With Attitude
• 6:14 Chaos Fantasies And Ride Banter
• 8:00 Commit To Content: The Push
• 10:53 Cards Exchanged And Sign-Off

Transcript

SPEAKER_01: 0:10

Welcome to another episode of Rideshair Road Talk, Conversations in Motion. A podcast where we create unfiltered talk space that examines the meaningful lives of my passengers while engaging in personal and topical discussions. I'm your host and driver, John Foddist. And we're cruising the streets of Washington, D.C. Buckle up. Let's drive.

SPEAKER_00: 0:32

John, I love you. Okay, so what do you have a TikTok? I'm old. I don't have a TikTok. Oh my god, no, John. Listen, I do TikTok. You need to have TikTok. Okay. I'm telling you right now, I have over 30,000 followers on TikTok. Wow, okay. You will love it.

SPEAKER_01: 0:47

Well, I will give you my business card if you'll accept it.

SPEAKER_00: 0:50

Oh, yes.

SPEAKER_01: 0:51

And uh we can talk for sure.

SPEAKER_00: 0:53

Yeah.

SPEAKER_01: 0:54

Um Rocky Horror Picture Show.

SPEAKER_00: 0:57

Yes.

SPEAKER_01: 0:57

You know that was a thing like when I was a kid in Georgetown.

SPEAKER_00: 1:00

Yeah, old.

SPEAKER_01: 1:00

It was like God damn.

SPEAKER_00: 1:04

Sorry, sorry, I'm a little brutal.

SPEAKER_01: 1:05

That's fucking savage though. I like it. Okay, yes. I love it. No, ball busting is a lost art form, by the way. Yes. It just is, because people are too fucking uptight.

SPEAKER_00: 1:14

Yeah, and I don't know.

SPEAKER_01: 1:15

They don't know how to receive it. So now it's I'm down. Torture away.

SPEAKER_00: 1:19

No, I like to be very bold and annoying.

SPEAKER_01: 1:22

Yeah.

SPEAKER_00: 1:22

That's my goal.

SPEAKER_01: 1:23

So you're up here from Richmond.

SPEAKER_00: 1:24

Yes.

SPEAKER_01: 1:25

I don't know Richmond very well, but I hear it's become quite a cool food town.

SPEAKER_00: 1:30

Yes, everyone's moving there. Everyone wants to get drunk there. It's a great town. It's great. Food and drinks is like the uh the destination.

SPEAKER_01: 1:43

What's the area called? Like, is it underneath the the the trestle by the river by the overpass?

SPEAKER_00: 1:49

I mean that's that's downtown. So underneath the river is like downtown.

SPEAKER_01: 1:53

Okay.

SPEAKER_00: 1:54

And then you also have a little outside of downtown, which is good spaces, but everything that's good is downtown. So there's like there's like it's almost like New York, like there's boroughs, right? You have the band, you have the museum district, you have um outside of that is like what's the other one? Ban museum district. There's there's something else. There's a bunch of different like little little spots.

SPEAKER_01: 2:25

So if I'm going down there to eat and I tell my doctor to go fuck himself, I'm going to eat. I don't care what happens.

SPEAKER_00: 2:31

Yeah.

SPEAKER_01: 2:32

Where am I going? I love barbecue.

SPEAKER_00: 2:34

You should go to Little Nickel.

SPEAKER_01: 2:36

Little Nickel.

SPEAKER_00: 2:37

Yes. Closer to us. Yeah. That shit's the nachos? Little Nickel will put you in cardiac arrest.

SPEAKER_01: 2:43

Okay, let's not do that.

SPEAKER_00: 2:44

Okay, well, I'll be there for you. I'll take care of you. Everything will be fine. Um but besides that, what what else do you think? What's a nice little nickel?

SPEAKER_01: 2:54

I like it.

SPEAKER_00: 2:54

Yeah, little nickel's really good. I only like the nachos. Let's only put a thing away from there.

SPEAKER_01: 3:00

But there's a cool barbecue scene there, too, right?

SPEAKER_00: 3:03

Yeah. C DQ. Um that's like award-winning.

SPEAKER_01: 3:08

Because you're close enough to Carolina to get that influence, right? And then it's kind of maybe twisted a little bit, maybe, sorta, kinda. I don't know.

SPEAKER_00: 3:16

John, you're making me wish I would have booked a longer ride. I like talking to you.

SPEAKER_01: 3:21

I'm gonna give you my card. We can continue the chat. I need to know about this TikTok thing.

SPEAKER_00: 3:27

I know you need to get one. I'm telling you.

SPEAKER_01: 3:29

TikTok is Chinese spyware. Are we creating a problem by using it?

SPEAKER_00: 3:34

Probably. But that's fine. I mean, everyone already does it. Yeah. So it's not like you're the first.

SPEAKER_01: 3:38

Okay.

SPEAKER_00: 3:39

You know? If they're gonna listen, they're gonna listen to tones.

SPEAKER_01: 3:42

Apparently, there's a big spaceship coming in the form of a comet.

SPEAKER_00: 3:44

Yeah.

SPEAKER_01: 3:45

So TikTok's probably low on the we're fucked anyway.

SPEAKER_00: 3:48

Yeah. We're just fucked constantly. So I think you should do it. I think you should get TikTok. I need you to get TikTok because I will be their first follower.

SPEAKER_01: 3:58

That will be so cool. Yeah, no. I appreciate that.

SPEAKER_00: 4:00

I think it's so fun, and also the community you bring on it is you'll get the people who are fucked up. I clearly you're a fun person. I also am a fucked up person. You'll get fun people on there that you'll build a great community.

SPEAKER_01: 4:16

Okay.

SPEAKER_00: 4:17

And I think you should definitely do it.

SPEAKER_01: 4:18

Dude, you were selling us now. We've gone beyond TikTok. Like you're embracing me with the community blanket.

SPEAKER_00: 4:24

I actually like TikTok.

SPEAKER_01: 4:26

I like it.

SPEAKER_00: 4:27

I like it.

SPEAKER_01: 4:28

I like it.

SPEAKER_00: 4:29

No, you'll absolutely love it. Okay. It's so much fun. I have a great community on there that are all like assholes. And I love that.

SPEAKER_01: 4:39

You like friction. Yeah, I like too.

SPEAKER_00: 4:43

But like pure people. Yeah, pure people that are assholes.

SPEAKER_01: 4:46

But for the exercise. Yeah. It's like bravado, like just bust balls.

SPEAKER_00: 4:50

Yes, right. Busting balls. Okay. Yeah. They have a great time.

SPEAKER_01: 4:55

What is your TikTok about? I am who are you on TikTok?

SPEAKER_00: 4:59

I do makeup tutorials, but I do like fucked up makeup tutorials. Not anything that's normal nowadays. So like I cuss a little too much.

SPEAKER_01: 5:09

No, no, no, no.

SPEAKER_00: 5:10

I have a lot of Karen's. Are you Italian? No, I'm not Italian. And your auditor is Italian. A lot of people ask about it.

SPEAKER_01: 5:16

If you use the F word as an adjective, you're Italian. Oh, yeah.

SPEAKER_00: 5:19

Definitely Italian at this point. Um my number one hate comment is that I use the Lord's name in vain.

SPEAKER_01: 5:25

So if you believe that, who cares?

SPEAKER_00: 5:28

Exactly. So that my goal is to show that people that um, you know, cussing is not a big deal. To be a sailor, you're a bad bitch.

SPEAKER_01: 5:38

Is that someone's quote, by the way? No. That's me. You could like trademark that t-shirt or something.

SPEAKER_00: 5:44

Yeah, I think I might actually. After tonight, I'm gonna make merch. Yeah, definitely cuss too much.

SPEAKER_01: 5:51

I don't want this ride to end either.

SPEAKER_00: 5:53

I know. You're my best friend, John.

SPEAKER_01: 5:56

Let's go shoplifting drive around DC. Shoplifting? Let's just go. We're shopping. No, let's go shoplifting and get chased by the cops for a podcast.

SPEAKER_00: 6:04

Yeah, no, I would love that. I think if I was staying an extra day, I think we could hit up Trader Joe's, steal all the flowers, and just tell them to fuck off.

SPEAKER_01: 6:13

Well, the trick is to go to CVS where you know they're not going to change the show.

SPEAKER_00: 6:16

Oh, that's true. Yeah, you're so right, actually. CVS, they'll just give you a dirty look and you can walk out. Yeah, exactly. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Exactly. I have the hookup too. You have the hookup chance. People that want to shit from CVS, yeah, I got the no.

SPEAKER_01: 6:29

I have a whole new perspective about Richmond now.

SPEAKER_00: 6:32

No, you're gonna need to come see me.

SPEAKER_01: 6:34

I mean, I'm not living there, but like I'm curious now, for sure.

SPEAKER_00: 6:39

You need to come see me. Yeah, you can test it, but it's okay.

SPEAKER_01: 6:42

Let me circle the block so we'll extend it.

SPEAKER_00: 6:44

The longer the drive, the better, honestly. Honestly, take me back to Richmond.

SPEAKER_01: 6:48

I'm not milking you for the extra 75 cents on purpose.

SPEAKER_00: 6:52

Also, your car is really nice. I pay you the 75 cents.

SPEAKER_01: 6:55

Three pitbulls. Well, what a shocker. Sorry.

SPEAKER_00: 6:59

John, do you get fun people in your car at all?

SPEAKER_01: 7:02

Sometimes, but not the caliber of your fun.

SPEAKER_00: 7:06

Am I the coolest person that's been in your car?

SPEAKER_01: 7:09

In a while, yeah. In a while. No, I mean what I like is just I like letting it fly. That's like my thing.

SPEAKER_00: 7:15

Okay, that's fine.

SPEAKER_01: 7:17

Even my oldest friends from like grade school, we let it fly. And most people can't hang with it. They just can't. They just either just and I'm I'm keeping it like PG right now for sure.

SPEAKER_00: 7:27

Yeah.

SPEAKER_01: 7:28

Um, because I just have to. Um, no, but I like it.

SPEAKER_00: 7:32

Well, just so you know, next time when you pick me up, never keep it PG. Well I think ever. Well now I like you, I like you to be as raw as if you ever see Lexi, even though Des okay, Desiree. If you ever see Desre's photo come up, I want you to be as raw as you can, okay? Okay. Those dogs. I want you to be able to do it. Oh my god. I'm so distracted. I'm just doing all the time. You just want to keep us in your cart. I am Oh my god.

SPEAKER_01: 8:01

I am trying to put you on a milk carton. I've not figured this out yet. Does anyone even get put on milk cartons anymore? Is that a thing?

SPEAKER_00: 8:10

Uh probably not, but for me, it definitely would happen.

SPEAKER_01: 8:13

Oh my god. You ladies are hysterical. Absolutely love it.

SPEAKER_00: 8:16

John, I love you.

SPEAKER_01: 8:18

Um let me give you my card.

SPEAKER_00: 8:20

Give me your card. Hand it over. I'm gonna need you to make a TikTok. I'm telling you right now. Wait.

SPEAKER_01: 8:27

I mean, I am a video guy, so.

SPEAKER_00: 8:29

Okay, please.

SPEAKER_01: 8:30

I told you that part, right?

SPEAKER_00: 8:31

Yes, but I need you to make a TikTok. I'm telling you right now, I will prompt you. But wait a second.

SPEAKER_01: 8:37

How am I hazard?

SPEAKER_00: 8:39

Wait, shut up. What are you gonna say?

SPEAKER_01: 8:40

There's no law in DC.

unknown: 8:42

Okay.

SPEAKER_01: 8:42

Um facts. Make the video. Yes. Fine.

SPEAKER_00: 8:46

Yeah.

SPEAKER_01: 8:46

Am I just tying the podcast into it? What am I making a video of?

SPEAKER_00: 8:50

You just make little clips. Of what? Of you. No, you're what's funny, John. What am I John? You are funny as fuck.

SPEAKER_01: 8:58

I understand this. But there has to be some context.

SPEAKER_00: 9:01

It doesn't. You are. I don't make context, okay? I come up there and I say, you're gonna do an eyeliner tutorial. Guess what? I'm not giving a fucking a tutorial. I'm gonna be an asshole and tell you to just put the eyeliner on.

SPEAKER_01: 9:15

I like that.

SPEAKER_00: 9:16

Yeah. Just fucking do it. I'm telling you right now, you will be so, so proud of yourself when you start seeing people follow you.

SPEAKER_01: 9:23

I think you're both on drunks.

SPEAKER_00: 9:24

Probably too. I mean, it's fine. Probably up. Now you make me want to go back to the hookah bar, okay? You woke me up. But you're gonna kill it.

SPEAKER_01: 9:33

If you don't know, seriously, if you don't call me, I'm gonna be upset.

SPEAKER_00: 9:35

Uh we'll call you again.

SPEAKER_01: 9:37

Please do. Or text me or whatever you young kids.

SPEAKER_00: 9:39

Can you do swear you're gonna make a TikTok? I love TikTok.

SPEAKER_01: 9:41

Tonight. Tonight, bitch.

SPEAKER_00: 9:44

Tonight! I'm begging, John. Please, I'm begging. Dude, we'll lay in our hotel and watch it, dog. Oh my god. Come on. Please just say so. Just say.

SPEAKER_01: 9:55

What am I supposed to do? It's like I'm a TikTok virgin. Be gentle with me. What am I supposed to do?

SPEAKER_00: 9:59

Many people are virgins and they just do it, okay? So all your content is. But I need you to get your shit together, and I want you to pop your cherry and post the content, okay?

SPEAKER_01: 10:10

I feel like this is the beginning of a movie where I wake up at a bus stop missing a kidney.

SPEAKER_00: 10:16

Hey, probably.

SPEAKER_01: 10:23

And I'm fine. I can, you know, because you have two. I get it. But I'm just saying.

SPEAKER_00: 10:28

You're gonna make a TikTok. Just say it right now. Just say it right now. I'm not getting it. Come on, sorry. We're gonna watch it. Come on. Please, come on, John. I'm your biggest fan. I'll repost it.

SPEAKER_01: 10:38

I mean, I'll do it. I just don't know what I was supposed to fucking do.

unknown: 10:40

Yeah.

SPEAKER_00: 10:41

Okay?

SPEAKER_01: 10:42

Okay. So sadly, I have to tie in the the the ride share angle to it. That's the only way that was a good idea.

SPEAKER_00: 10:49

Okay. I really like how close we are right now, John.

SPEAKER_01: 10:53

I know. Did you notice that?

SPEAKER_00: 10:54

I know. What sign are you?

SPEAKER_01: 10:56

Taurus.

SPEAKER_00: 10:58

Okay, Earth sign. That's okay. Yeah. But like, are we holding you up? I feel really bad.

SPEAKER_01: 11:04

I have nothing to do.

SPEAKER_00: 11:05

Okay. This is I need you to realize that everything's gonna be okay. Okay? I'm a Virgo.

SPEAKER_01: 11:10

This is turning into a prayer circle.

SPEAKER_00: 11:12

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm bringing you into my cult at this point, okay?

SPEAKER_01: 11:16

Oh my god.

SPEAKER_00: 11:16

I need you to get to the channel.

SPEAKER_01: 11:17

If you dose me with ayahuasca, I'm gonna be fucking.

SPEAKER_00: 11:20

Actually, hey, we're eating the shit. You're gonna get your shit together. Oh my god. Follow me. Yo, you're funny. I love you. This is gonna be the greatest podcast.

SPEAKER_01: 11:35

Yeah.

SPEAKER_00: 11:35

You're gonna get your shit together. I wanna be on your first TikTok. Just so you know. Yeah.

SPEAKER_01: 11:43

Do you not have won three Emmys?

SPEAKER_00: 11:45

Yes. Or no. No, I have no idea. But but almost. Hey, we're gonna do it. TikTok wise, she's up there. And so we're gonna be really close to fucking having to have a driver from fucking the DMV. You're my favorite? So, John, don't fuck with me. You're deadass. You're gonna get your shit. You're gonna get shit on this podcast. I need you to. I'm begging. Okay? That's a line so deadass. Thank you.

SPEAKER_01: 12:12

Text me. Listen to the podcast. There's a link on my website. You'll see a link for the podcast.

SPEAKER_00: 12:18

You get the card. Okay. I got the card.

SPEAKER_01: 12:20

Do you want one too?

SPEAKER_00: 12:21

Yes. I know we'll love one. I'm the business owner in this fucking card. I lose everything.

SPEAKER_01: 12:26

I'm old, so they're extra thick. Just in case you want to chop lines, you can do it.

SPEAKER_00: 12:30

Well, you look like a fucking vampire. So we love you. Ladies, that was really fun. I'm telling you, you're gonna be famous, bitch. Great. Thank you, Ronnie. Bye guys. Have a great night. Bye-bye.

unknown: 12:43

Wow. Woo!

SPEAKER_01: 12:46

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