Picking Up Strangers
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsUpLYFTing stories and UBER exaggerations. Comedian Friendly Frank and Mike are long time friends and both moonlight as rideshare drivers in Southern California. Join them as they discuss everything that is rideshare from a drivers point of view. Horror stories, run-ins with the law, hints and tips; nothing is off limits with Picking up Strangers. All of these situations combined with Friendly Frank's and Mike's different points of view create quite an entertaining hour. Tune in and enjoy, and you never know, your last ride home from the bar could be the topic on this weeks episode.
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Picking up Strangers Eps. 50 This Might Be The End!!
June 09, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBwell.... this one was a doozie. Witness what happens when two friends don't see eye to eye.
Picking up strangers Eps. 51 PRIDE month & Afro hands
June 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThe guys are at it again. Discussions of rideshare, Pride month, truths and lies. Never a dull moment when Friendly Frank and Mike are face to face.
Picking up Strangers Eps. 49 Frank's Manifesto
June 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThe guys are back discussing speed limits, carpool violations, pet peeves, and rider scents. Ps unless you have a drug addiction please don't stay at a motel 6, unless of course you stank of weed!
Picking up Strangers Eps. 49 Frank's Manifesto
June 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThe guys are back discussing speed limits, carpool violations, pet peeves, and rider scents. Ps unless you have a drug addiction please don't stay at a motel 6, unless of course you stank of weed!
Picking up Strangers Eps. 48 Panties for Sale
May 25, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 89.2 MBThe guys are back at it. This week we take a wild ride through Dragcon2022. Fank explains the Uber Karen experience. Mike is grateful the serial killer didn't kill Frank. Frank explains the intricacies of Facebook friendship and has issues purchasing panties. They contemplate the good and bad of social media. and they round it out with an idiot's guide to politics.
Picking up Strangers Eps. 48 Panties for Sale
May 25, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 89.2 MBThe guys are back at it. This week we take a wild ride through Dragcon2022. Fank explains the Uber Karen experience. Mike is grateful the serial killer didn't kill Frank. Frank explains the intricacies of Facebook friendship and has issues purchasing panties. They contemplate the good and bad of social media. and they round it out with an idiot's guide to politics.
Picking up Strangers Esp. 47 Buffet Appetite
May 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBFriendly Frank and Mike are back again. More stories of ride share. Driving at large events. Frank dives into his past food addiction, and mike laughs.
Picking up Strangers Esp. 47 Buffet Appetite
May 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBFriendly Frank and Mike are back again. More stories of ride share. Driving at large events. Frank dives into his past food addiction, and mike laughs.
Picking up Strangers Esp. 46 Captain Save a Bro!
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBTwo weeks in a row! The week the Comedian formally known as Friendly Frank and Mike walk through some of today's current events. Frank announces he wants to be called C.R.T., or Critical race theory. CRT announces his conspiracy theory that Pfizer, the Academy, and Chris Rock were in on the Slap of Oscar night. There is a new superhero born, and is helped by Axe body spray, and who knows what else happens.
Picking up strangers Eps. 45 Resurrection Redo
April 27, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThe Guys are back after almost a year and a half break. Friendly Frank comes through with a new post-Covid view of the planet. And as always, the guys don't agree with each other while kind of agreeing with each other. You never know what subject will come up, but you can guarantee a heated conversation will ensue. Friendly Frank and Mike Thank you for listening. Stay safe out there and be nice.
Picking up strangers Eps. 44 Mike is drunk with lawn darts, pinball, and cornhole
December 25, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBIt's the Christmas episode. Enjoy the traditions of Mike and Friendly Frank. See what the Holidays does to friends, and enjoy being out of the Misery of the world. Thank you for listening, and enjoy the laughter.
Mike is drunk with lawn darts, pinball, and cornhole
December 25, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBIt's the Christmas episode. Enjoy the traditions of Mike and Friendly Frank. See what the Holidays does to friends, and enjoy being out of the Misery of the world. Thank you for listening, and enjoy the laughter.
Picking up Strangers Eps. 43 Friendly Frank is High....come see
December 04, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThe guys go into a deep yet fun debate on politics (disclaimer each of them are not qualified to speak on any side) follow the guys into their world of wonderland. Maybe they're right maybe they are idiots...... only you can decide.
Friendly Frank is High....come see
December 04, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThe guys go into a deep yet fun debate on politics (disclaimer each of them are not qualified to speak on any side) follow the guys into their world of wonderland. Maybe they're right maybe they are idiots...... only you can decide.
Picking up strangers Eps. 42 Haircuts, Politics, and Covid
November 02, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBFriendly Frank and Mike are at it again. even without driving it they have plenty to talk about. From a lesson on different types of hair to to the importance of the 2020 election, to the continuing pandemic. Two opinions and thoughts of two regular guys with different points of view, that happen to be friends.
Picking up strangers Eps. 42 Haircuts, Politics, and Covid
November 02, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBFriendly Frank and Mike are at it again. even without driving it they have plenty to talk about. From a lesson on different types of hair to to the importance of the 2020 election, to the continuing pandemic. Two opinions and thoughts of two regular guys with different points of view, that happen to be friends.
Picking up strangers Eps. 41 The Debate after the Debate
October 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBWell here we go again Friendly Frank and Mike take the opportunity to discuss the Presidential debate. As always there are some words are said, feelings are hurt, but yet the friendship is strong. Tune in to listen to one guy who doesn't know anything and one guy who thinks he knows it all. https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bills/CA/1// https://www.senate.gov/legislative/HowTo/how_to_votes.htm https://projects.propublica.org
Picking up strangers Eps. 40 "Life" Sponsored by Condoms
September 21, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBWell with the the pandemic going strong, the ride stories are few and far between, but that doesn't stop Friendly Frank and Mike from discussing the word. In episode 40n they go from video games to health care, prop 22, LAX, Taxi companies, the constitution, back video games, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The incredibles, Frozone, and back to Franks Paranoia. As always come in to the mind of two "regular guys" and enjoy the ride.
Picking up strangers Eps. 39 Are going to Take that shot??
September 04, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBEpisode 39, well once again Friendly Frank and Mike run through a menagerie of topics. only here can you go from HBO shows, to bag or double bag, to Aids, to Hood Uber, to the electoral college, to probiotics, to changing the world. Join in the ride we call Picking up Strangers, and tell a friend.
Picking up strangers Eps. 39 Are you going to Take that shot??
September 04, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBEpisode 39, well once again Friendly Frank and Mike run through a menagerie of topics. only here can you go from HBO shows, to bag or double bag, to Aids, to Hood Uber, to the electoral college, to probiotics, to changing the world. Join in the ride we call Picking up Strangers, and tell a friend.
Picking up strangers Eps. 38 Driving in Covid world.
August 17, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBFriendly Frank and Mike continue on their Podcast journey with Rideshare discussions. AD, a rideshare driver and Picking Up Strangers listener, guests hosts. AD still driving in this Covid world describes what's going on out there. The guys go over chasing the surge, the drug deal drive, and the differences between Pre, and Post, Covid driving.
Picking up Strangers Eps. 37 Beware of Tsunamis
August 06, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBWell there were no fights, no apologies, and not too many disagreements. And so goes this bi-polar, unhealthy, abusive relationship called Picking Up Strangers. Joins us for our discussions of home haircuts, rideshare, tsunamis, and car sales.
Picking Up Strangers Episode 36 Apologies are the Foundation of Friendship
July 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBAnd you thought we were through. Friendly Frank and Mike are back at it. There may me disagreements, however the world can't get rid of us that easy. Once again we run the gambit of discussions. From Nicotine withdrawal, Advertising, KFC, McDonalds, Prison, and everything in between. Jump into the 4th dimension with the guys, and come out a different person.
Picking Up Strangers Episode 35 Some Days We Just Don't Get Along
July 21, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBOnly on Picking Up Strangers could beans result in a hour long heated discussion. for those who may think this Podcast could be scripted, tune in and see how real it gets. Things were said, insults were thrown about, and in the end it didn't even matter.
Picking Up Strangers Eps. 34 Just Call Me Duck Daddy
July 14, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBThe guys are back! there isn't a lot of driving going on, but there sure is a lot to talk about. Friendly Frank and Mike get into discussions about leadership, and Covid living, the strategies of the rideshare companies to motivate drivers to get back on the road. Other hot topics like distance learning, and the masterpiece topic of the simulation Duck. Tune in and enjoy.
Picking Up Strangers Eps. 33 You Don't Live in My Skin
July 06, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBWell Friendly Frank and Mike are back.... with a change in programming from rideshare conversation to current events. The guys get into the discussions of the day. Pandemic, social injustice, whats to come, and what has happened. As usual the sight through their individual lenses creates an interesting conversation, full of thoughts, conflict, arguments an ideas. Mix in a splash of comedy and you have the first pandemic Picking Up Strangers episode. Enjoy and stay tuned as Picking Up S...
Picking up strangers Eps. 32 The Quarantine episode
March 19, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBHere we go again. The world is seeing things that it has never seen. People are being force to stay, but you can always count on Picking Up Strangers. almost two full hours of discussion ranging from untrained virus review, lessons from the 60's, personal responsibility, and a bunch of other non-sense that is perfect to listen to while you sit at home.
Picking up strangers Eps. 31 Living in the comfort of IGNORANCE, The 1st Professional episode.
March 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBEpisode 31 is brought to you by our sponsor Podcorn. Visit Podcorn.com today to see how easy it is to monetize your podcast. Episode 31 is quite the bag of everything. Friendly Frank and Mike find out how it feels to be Professional Podcasters. The Old guys discuss social media strategies, the definition of thirsty, and Mike challenges Friendly Frank's eyesight once again. AND THEN IT GOOD! The guys get into sales, if sales is evil, if sales is the same as religion. Finally politic...
Picking up strangers Eps. 31 Living in the comfort of IGNORANCE, The 1st Professional episode.
March 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBEpisode 31 is brought to you by our sponsor Podcorn. Visit Podcorn.com today to see how easy it is to monetize your podcast. Episode 31 is quite the bag of everything. Friendly Frank and Mike find out how it feels to be Professional Podcasters. The Old guys discuss social media strategies, the definition of thirsty, and Mike challenges Friendly Frank's eyesight once again. AND THEN IT GOOD! The guys get into sales, if sales is evil, if sales is the same as religion. Finally politic...
Picking up strangers Eps. 30 FRANK IS A LYFT DRIVER
March 02, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBEpisode 30....Neither Friendly Frank or Mike thought 30 episodes would be possible! But thanks to those of you out there who are loyal listeners they made it. If you have the opportunity share this podcast with a friend, family member, frienemy, etc. Friendly Frank starts the episode with the dangers of the "Last Trip"! Mike questions Friendly Frank's value of $50. Friendly Frank also admits that he is now officially a Lyft Driver. His Uber loyalty obviously has its limitations. However...
Picking up Strangers Eps. 29 The Mona Lisa is no JLO! Almost the perfect episode
February 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBJust shy of 30 episodes Friendly Frank and Mike enter into a discussions of non rideshare topics, yet still bring it to the community. Is Comedy really just funny sales? Do you know the proper tumbler combination to being funny? Have you seen the Mona Lisa? Friendly Frank gives a ride to a football savant, and confirms he does not know all of the black people in every major city. Mike attempts to assassinate Friendly Frank's loved ones for an early Presidential pick. The boys delve into...
Picking up Strangers Eps. 28 Frank is not frank.....you understand?
February 11, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBFriendly Frank and Mike are at it again. Frank clearly explains why he is nor isn't frank. Goes over his new airport strategy, and how he is making subtle changes in his health, not to include vaping. Mike goes over his scientific survey on why people choose Lyft over Uber and visa versa. Is OC where expendable income lives? And just when you thought you were in the thick of it. Friendly Frank reveals that he receives "messages" and sends out codes to the people who "get it". Mike mis...
Picking up strangers Eps. 27 Ratings do Matter! It's your move Uber.
January 29, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBHere we go again the boys get going right off the bat. Frank finally notices Mike has a beard after three months. Frank eludes to Mike's impulsive past and possible repercussions. The boys report on the unfortunate death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 other people in a helicopter accident. They reflect on you never know what could happen. Mike questions the energy he draws toward himself and wonders what people think of him on first sight. They discuss Frank's discipline in resisti...
Picking up strangers Eps. 26 Back to basics.... I'll drive fools....before I drive food!!! -Friendly Frank-
January 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBA pure rideshare conversation. Journey with Friendly Frank and Mike on what it is to be a rideshare driver, and rider throughout today. They don't go into "they"; and discuss topics like the the "system", "updates", being a kid a long time ago. Find out how "they" get over DFon you. Understand why Friendly Frank doesn't answer income questions. Find out about today's parents, and how Frank is the Oprah in Laguna.
SOUL Man
January 07, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBFrank brings us the conclusion of the Car leasing process and he has a new ride. The guys discuss the new ride share rules/laws. Will we or will we not be Uber employees. Mike goes over his LAX experience. Which leads to another feel good story on the benefits of Rideshare. The episode takes twist and turns as usual, and ends in a debate.
Picking up strangers Eps. 25 1/2 SOUL Man
January 07, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBFrank brings us the conclusion of the Car leasing process and he has a new ride. The guys discuss the new ride share rules/laws. Will we or will we not be Uber employees. Mike goes over his LAX experience. Which leads to another feel good story on the benefits of Rideshare. The episode takes twist and turns as usual, and ends in a debate.
Picking up strangers Eps. 25 The New Years Eve & Holy Sh!t episode
December 31, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBWell Friendly Frank and Mike Strike again. They really do try to stay with rideshare (they really do). We start with another Fro rape story.and quickly dive into some social commentary. This really should have been the 4th of July episode as the fireworks between Mike and Friendly Frank get intense. Don't worry we think they are still friends.
Picking up strangers Eps. 23 The dead end episode
November 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBMike and Friendly Frank discuss Frank's brand loyalty. Friendly Frank maintains his Uber Purity. The guys get into a little detail about the leasing process with Uber. Friendly Frank explains why free sandwiches are insulting, and dives into the Popeye's Chicken sandwich conspiracy. Mike is reminded he is handsome by Barbie. and Friendly Frank reminisces about cruising chicks. All the fun comes to an abrupt halt as our recording device runs out of battery........
Picking up strangers Eps. 22 The Non-Driving Episode
November 14, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThis week is a little different as neither of the guys got any drive time in, however they didn't want to let anyone down so they just talk for an hour. But as usual their conversations reach the outlands of the universe. We find out that Friendly Frank is actually an optimist, Mike loves to bootleg, and hates people who say "no spoiler alerts". Mike attempts to introduce an optional format once a month. The guys discuss Singers vs. Performers and how Uber helps Marriage. How can they r...
Picking up strangers Eps. 21 Jesus is checking for D!ck Pics
November 04, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBHappy Halloween. Well this is definitely a highlight show. As always start off with the Friendly Frank grumbles. Mike brings up the subject of black impersonation, being Halloween and all. Mike clears up that Friendly Frank does not, not like the police. They revisit the new process at LAX and the pros and cons. Mike opens up the world of Friendly Frank to you, BEWARE you may not make it out alive. you may have a Friendly Frank overdose. the Difference between Friendly Frank and Mike ...
Jesus is checking for D!ck Pics
November 04, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBHappy Halloween. Well this is definitely a highlight show. As always start off with the Friendly Frank grumbles. Mike brings up the subject of black impersonation, being Halloween and all. Mike clears up that Friendly Frank does not, not like the police. They revisit the new process at LAX and the pros and cons. Mike opens up the world of Friendly Frank to you, BEWARE you may not make it out alive. you may have a Friendly Frank overdose. the Difference between Friendly Frank and Mike ...
God checks Friendly Frank, Friendly Frank n cold fries,
October 23, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBWell today you are in luck. Welcome to episode 20. This episode gives you bonus time and a special guest. Friendly Frank and Mike get started with The great LAX debate. Friendly Frank explains his theory on how God likes to f!ck with him, and then goes on to discuss his new friend Jersey Mike, and his old friend Missouri Al. Mike decides Friendly Frank needs less friends with states in their names. Mike proposes a remote podcast at Coachella next year....Frank immediately declines th...
Picking up strangers Eps. 20 God checks Friendly Frank, Friendly Frank n cold fries,
October 23, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBWell today you are in luck. Welcome to episode 20. This episode gives you bonus time and a special guest. Friendly Frank and Mike get started with The great LAX debate. Friendly Frank explains his theory on how God likes to f!ck with him, and then goes on to discuss his new friend Jersey Mike, and his old friend Missouri Al. Mike decides Friendly Frank needs less friends with states in their names. Mike proposes a remote podcast at Coachella next year....Frank immediately declines th...
Picking up strangers Eps. 19 Mike is back in the driver's seat!
October 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBFriendly Frank and Mike continue their Rideshare discussions. Mike is back in the Driver's seat and has a lot to say about it. From his dislike of the short ride high request guy. To his investigation into the current state of dating. Friendly Frank has a wedding anniversary, and thanks his wife for over 5000 days of being VD free. Friendly Frank has another accident, and gets pulled over which is immediately blamed on Mike. They argue over LAX logistics, do ratings really matter, and e...
Picking up strangers Eps. 18- There are no Adults. All Salesmen go to Hell. Ambiguous Privilege?
October 08, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBFriendly Frank and Mike are at it again. With all attempts to keep the conversation in the rideshare space, the conversation takes dramatic turns in different directions. Today we find out why Friendly Frank believes there are no adults,and why he will be learning Latin. We discuss The High price promises and Phantom tips of riders, and wonder why people lie. Is George Michael really Friendly Franks father? Are you a an economy sedan person like the guys, or are you something special? F...
Picking up strangers Eps. 17 Mike Hates Nurses..NanoBots,..cancel culture....and the Black Face Debate
September 24, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWell Friendly Frank and Mike are at it again. Frank almost gets shot by a finger gun, and Mike expresses his dislike for most nurses. Mike encourages Friendly Frank to quit vaping, Frank takes a journey into fantasy land. There is a heated debate over automated vehicles. Mike gets into why he is tired of society thinking they have to compensate for people's bad decisions. Mike also gets into his dislike of cancel culture...and then there is the the Great Black Face Debate!
Picking up strangers Eps. 16 Why THOSE People Act That Way.
September 10, 2019 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBFriendly Frank and Mike bring you more rides, more discussions on current events, life lessons...and Mike has switched sides and become an advocate on why rental scooters should not be allowed.
Picking up strangers Eps. 15 Friendly Frank's near miss with Mexico
August 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBwe start with Friendly Frank's near miss with good ol' Mexico, and then we go into correcting all of the social, economic and political problems of the world. Our last political conversation for a while......maybe
Picking up strangers Eps. 15 Friendly Frank's near miss with Mexico
August 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBwe start with Friendly Frank's near miss with good ol' Mexico, and then we go into correcting all of the social, economic and political problems of the world. Our last political conversation for a while......maybe
Picking up strangers Eps. 14 UN-FILTERED AND AMBIGUOUS
August 02, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWell if you wanted authentic, you're going to get it....... But be careful what you ask for. Friendly Frank and Mike Improvise and record this episode in the car while on an Uber ride. What starts out as fun and games, quickly turns to a deep dive discussion on some topics of today. Mike becomes ambiguous with his purple people theory, and Friendly Frank un-filters himself almost to the point of Felony Frank! Strap on your seat belt and get ready as this is as real as it gets. This is yo...