Ridesharing Stories
By Mark Smithivas
Stories from the world of on-demand work in a 24/7 culture.
Cover art photo provided by Evgeny Tchebotarev on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@ev25
Cover art photo provided by Evgeny Tchebotarev on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@ev25
Ridesharing StoriesNov 08, 2017
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Taos Earthship Tour
This past summer we stayed in an earthship in a utopian-style community just north of Taos, New Mexico. It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime visit to an innovative housing structure built completely off-the-grid. We stayed there for three nights, and I made a video tour of the home. Enjoy!
Nov 24, 202108:55
On the Road
Karen and I discuss our respective trips to east coast and Europe
Aug 17, 201935:15
Truth Is: Second Chance
The story I'll read as part of the Truth Is live show in Chicago Illinois on May 22, 2019
May 22, 201908:45
Live story preview: second chance
preview of a live story by yours truly tomorrow in Chicago
May 21, 201912:01
Peoria
Catching up with my friend Karen from a hotel room in Peoria
Mar 05, 201946:36
Vampire Hours
More late night thoughts from the apocalyptic landscape of the airport. Plus a quick NYE recap.
Jan 07, 201909:23
Episode 19: Ubered - Evan Kail Interview
I interview Evan Kail, former rideshare driver and author of Ubered, a 2 part book about his memoirs as a Minneapolis-based driver.
Dec 10, 201826:36
North Shore
Karen and I chat on the way to see the Dollop podcast in Chicago from the backseat of a Lyft ride
Dec 02, 201817:08
Uber cuts rates again for Chicago drivers
Breaking news announced today by Uber
Oct 18, 201803:02
Ari Khan
My interview with Chicago ride share driver Ari Kahn
Oct 17, 201809:41
Halal Truck
Late night do-gooder
Oct 06, 201805:25
October Update
Sorry for the delay. I'm back with a new update from downtown, with some news about future topics and partnerships.
Oct 03, 201804:13
Karen B. from Charleston SC
My old friend Karen B. visits me in Chicago and we talk about what it's like being a woman driver in a smaller, southern market while riding around Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. In Part 2 on the way to the airport, we talk about the wonders of delivery and why drivers lie to their passengers.
Jul 30, 201842:43
Dmitry Samarov Interview
My first long-form episode, where I interview Chicagoan and former taxicab driver Dmitry Samarov. We recorded this while I drove him around the south side of the city. He is the author of two books on his days as a taxi driver.
Apr 11, 201845:19
NCAA bust
Apr 04, 201801:11
Underage Riders: an interview
I spoke with a panel of young people who use ride share unaccompanied.
Nov 08, 201709:59
Brief court appearance
Went up to Skokie again but not much happened.
Oct 26, 201702:54
Memorable Riders
Memorable Riders
Oct 09, 201707:17
First call-in interview
I called my friend Karen who's a ride share driver in South Carolina
Oct 03, 201705:16
Ride share weekend
Stuff going on around Chicago this beautiful warm weekend
Sep 15, 201701:04
Ride sharing Diary
Ride sharing diary
Aug 15, 201703:29