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. 13 Tequila makes our clothes fall off!
July 16, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBFriendly Frank and Mike continue their quest to reach around the whole world. The Guys discuss the earthquake, 4th of July, the three boob lady, black little mermaid, and Frank admits his super hero complex. Mike complains about the complainers and mistakenly takes his lady to a bikini bar. Oh yeah, and both the guys end up butt naked.
Picking up strangers Eps. 12 With Alien technology....Friendly Frank can save the world!!?
July 07, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWell here we go again. Buckle up as the guys go through a literal galaxy of topics. We start off with the news story that broke about a murder from a "lyft" driver. Come to find out it was fake news. This moves the discussion to whether or not drivers should interfere with the decisions of grown adults, which ends in the emergence of Friendly Frank's superhero complex. Mike goes on a rampage about Non-English speaking drivers. Friendly Frank gives a nice tip on how to hack the Uber sys...
Picking up Strangers eps.11
June 27, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBFrank and Mike discuss the week. Frank meets a local and invites him to listen to the show. Mike discusses his adventures as a ride through out Middle America. His trials and errors with Texans and wearing a pink shirt. Frank educates Mike about Junteenth.
Picking up strangers Eps. 10 (part 2)- Frank Gets Robbed in the OC
June 19, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWell the fellas do it again.... We go from Frank getting robbed, to his super hero complex, and then pull it around to Mikes Obesity issue. The Guys discuss The rules of their cars... to drink or not to drink? How many people fit in a maxima? They finally round it out with FRO-real stripper talk... You just never know what is going to be discussed, on Picking Up Strangers!!! new term... German Dick Burp!
Picking up strangers Eps. 9- One Show to Ruin Them All
June 13, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBMike and Friendly Frank take each other to the edge of their patience. The fellas attempt to go over their week. Frank explains the Friendly Frank character. there is a discussion about the potential Democratic nominees. Frank explains the protocol for political discussion, and wonders if the United States ready to have an openly gay President. Mike talks about the cast of characters and demographics he has in one day. And finally the boys discuss their different opinions on the homeless.
Picking up strangers Eps. 8 White Girls' Butts.. sponsored by Milk
June 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBSend us your thoughts at [email protected]. Whew!!! A little bit of a dense issue. Friendly Frank and Mike go over some deep issues that hit home...almost too close to home . I'll list them below. Get deep with a splash of humor. -oversharers -colonoscopy -homemade vasectomy -tuskeegee experiment -Memorial Day recognition -tipping -Liberals and hormones -hormones in the milk -racism in the OC -homeless -People walking
Picking up strangers Eps. 8 White Girls' Butts.. sponsored by Milk
June 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBSend us your thoughts at [email protected]. Whew!!! A little bit of a dense issue. Friendly Frank and Mike go over some deep issues that hit home...almost too close to home . I'll list them below. Get deep with a splash of humor. -oversharers -colonoscopy -homemade vasectomy -tuskeegee experiment -Memorial Day recognition -tipping -Liberals and hormones -hormones in the milk -racism in the OC -homeless -People walking
Picking up strangers Eps. 7 Snow bunnies, Pawn shops, and Woods...OH My!
May 29, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBFriendly Frank explains the pit falls of love making in nature, his fear of the woods, and why you'll never see him in a pawn shop. Mike explains how a silk night gown saved his life. Both of them go over the dangers of getting too tired while behind the wheel, and the fixes. Mike goes over the pros and cons of driving, and explains what happens in his mind when he's lost in thought. Friendly Frank's super hero complex is exposed, as well as the games he plays for his own sanity. Mike a...
Picking up strangers Eps. 6 Phone Lickers and Joke thieves
May 24, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBFriendly Frank and Mike discuss the hot topic of the "N WORD" and racist promposals. Mike drives Lyft, Friendly Frank drives Uber. Which one is better and which one makes more money? Mike is worried he might steal ideas from other podcast which leads to the joke thief conversations. Oh and we finish it off with the 7 dirty words.
Picking up strangers Eps. 5 Cheer on the Robots
May 15, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBMike and Frank review their Podcast stats, and the fact that they are world wide. Friendly Frank gets his fro tuned up and revisits his marriage vows. The duo discuss their different relationships with their mothers. Mike goes through some more rideshare urban myths, and makes a wrong turn. Frank explains how the robots are taking over.
Picking up strangers Eps. 4 Fine Leather and Tobacco
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBMike tests Friendly Frank's patience on the Chris Gaines saga. The myth of the Vegas run is discussed, but not settled. Friendly Frank gets a drunk dial destination. Mike and Friendly Frank go over etiquette using the app properly. Mike has a death by train experience, and dives into the specifics. Friendly Frank explains the bad/good ride and lava vomit. Revengo the clown. Glitter, cheap perfume, and a clown outfit. Mike discusses his heightened sense of smell. Friendly Frank plays t...
Picking up strangers Eps. 4 Fine Leather and Tobacco
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBMike tests Friendly Frank's patience on the Chris Gaines saga. The myth of the Vegas run is discussed, but not settled. Friendly Frank gets a drunk dial destination. Mike and Friendly Frank go over etiquette using the app properly. Mike has a death by train experience, and dives into the specifics. Friendly Frank explains the bad/good ride and lava vomit. Revengo the clown. Glitter, cheap perfume, and a clown outfit. Mike discusses his heightened sense of smell. Friendly Frank plays t...
Picking up strangers Eps. 3 Strike or Scab that is the question?
May 01, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBFriendly Frank and Mike, depart from the dark side of rideshare, and discuss the business, and benefits to the community. Friendly Frank recalls his purchase of one of the first GPS devices. To strike or not to strike that is the question.
Picking up strangers Eps. 2 Can I get Protection?
April 25, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBFriendly Frank and Mike drive into the darker side of rideshare. Being part of a crime, tempted by the porn industry. There is always the possibilty of adventure when you accept that ride request.
Picking up strangers Eps. 1 The white Prince
April 25, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBPilot episode- Friendly Frank and Mike discuss their adventures in ride share. Fank admits his love for Country Music, Garth Brooks, and the Pop sensation Chris Gaines.