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    Picking Up Strangers

    UpLYFTing 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.RSS SearchListen on Google Play Music
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    Episodes (51)

    Picking up Strangers Eps. 48 Panties for Sale

    Picking up Strangers Eps. 48 Panties for Sale

    The 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. 46 Captain Save a Bro!

    Picking up Strangers Esp. 46  Captain Save a Bro!

    Two 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

    Picking up strangers Eps. 45 Resurrection Redo

    The 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. 41 The Debate after the Debate

    Picking up strangers Eps. 41 The Debate after the Debate

    Well 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

    Picking up strangers Eps. 40 "Life" Sponsored by Condoms

    Well 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 Episode 36 Apologies are the Foundation of Friendship

    Picking Up Strangers Episode 36 Apologies are the Foundation of Friendship

    And 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 Eps. 34 Just Call Me Duck Daddy

    Picking Up Strangers Eps. 34 Just Call Me Duck Daddy

    The 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

    Picking Up Strangers Eps. 33 You Don't Live in My Skin

    Well 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 Strangers keeps chugging along.