Life in the Carpool Lane

It's been a hot minute since your favorite podcast released an episode. Sorry about that. But, we have good reason. You'll never guess what wild experience nearly shut this podcast down for good. Really, you couldn't have seen this coming. Listen to the season finale as Scott and Jeff look back at an exciting and successful first season of Life in the Carpool Lane.  Enjoy. 

What's the best time to drive random people in a Rideshare? Duh. How about New Year's Eve? Guest host Tyler joins Jeff to hear about the wild ride that was December 31, 2022. Enjoy stories about taking directions from a drunk, desperately trying to find a bathroom downtown, and a cool Will Smith encounter. Catch all the action on episode 9 of the podcast. Enjoy. 

The World Cup takes a ride in the carpool lane! Guest-host Curt joins Jeff to talk World Cup Soccer and how the biggest sporting event in the world brings humanity together. Jeff shares a common theme from his Uber drives following the World Cup, including a trip to a rambunctious Argentina celebration. 

Oh boy. A Life in the Carpool Lane first: Jeff welcomes a fellow Uber driver to the podcast! Gene ubered Jeff around Dallas, Texas, back in May and the two reconnect to swap their best uber stories and share how their experiences unerring have restored their faith in the goodness of humanity. Enjoy! 

Things are about to get real up in here! Guest host author and highly-sought-after public speaker Carlee joins Jeff shotgun in this authentic episode as the two discuss the power of being real, authentic, and how self acceptance has the power to change your life. Enjoy!

Guest host Michael joins Jeff for another exciting ride on Life in the Carpool Lane. The two discuss close encounters of the "drive" kind and Michael shares his many close calls as a passenger in Jeff's ride. Jeff shares a tale from a recent Uber experience where his upset passenger was having a very bad rotten day and how swearing is a stress reducer, pain reliever, and, according to the WSJ, has seen a 40 percent increase since 2019. This podcast is trending anywhere profanity is being uttered. Enjoy. 

Guest host Amanda joins Jeff for another exciting ride on Life in the Carpool Lane. The two share their takes on first impressions and how uncovering the real, full story shines a light on the humanness in all of us. Enjoy this podcast wherever fake IDs are being used. Enjoy. 

Lisa joins Jeff in the Carpool lane to talk about the importance of connecting with others. They share experiences from their uber ride in Chicago, their epic experience in the Upper Bowl of Solider field and meeting the random characters there, and the price-gouging of the petty cabs after the Bears game. Enjoy. 

Jeff is joined by Doug to talk through the importance of talking... and being heard and validated. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone whether that's an Uber driver, a therapist, co-worker, or good friend. Jeff shares the experience of driving a passenger who sadly has a constant storm cloud above her. Hear how the night ends for her after a long day. Enjoy.  

Jeff is joined by his younger brother Scott to introduce the podcast and share his wild experience while Ubering, including nearly being a getaway driver, avoiding a near accident, and quite possibly driving a rider who was completing a drug deal. Enjoy.