Best Backseat Confessions Podcasts (2025)

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3 Michelin Stars And You Like Taco Bell? 24:48

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11d ago24:48

24:48

A chef who earned three Michelin stars rides shotgun and tells us what the kitchen really costs. From LA’s chef-driven rooms to Georgetown’s corporate engines, we talk about the shock of rigid menus, 365-day schedules, and why predictable service can drain creative fire. It’s a candid, street-level look at how a master builds a career, pays dues, a…

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24K Magic In The Air | The $2500 Room 17:15

6d ago17:15

17:15

A ride through D.C. turns into a rare, unguarded conversation with a 22-year-old stripclub dancer who’s rewriting the script on what “the club” means for work, money, and personal agency. She breaks down the real mechanics of stage money, lap-dance rooms, and why bartop etiquette matters, then opens up about the deeper engine that runs her career: …

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Penis Molding? Wait, What Do You Do for a Living? 10:58

12d ago10:58

10:58

What starts as a quiet DC rideshare chat takes a sharp left into “Wait—what do you do for a living?” territory. Our guest, raised in Northern Virginia by way of Iran, breaks down culture, identity, and what it means to straddle two worlds—then casually drops that she used to, well… shape penises for a living. From Persian pride to progressive medic…

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Backseat TikTok Pitch | Please Don't Take My Kidney 13:12

29d ago13:12

13:12

Ever had passengers pitch you so hard you reconsider your whole content strategy at a red light? That’s exactly what happens when a Richmond content creator Lexi Lawson climbs into the backseat, maps out where to eat downtown, and then pivots into a relentless, hilarious push to get me on TikTok. What starts as a conversational tour of RVA’s food s…

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You're My Bourbon Swilling Lesbian Friend 20:46

1M ago20:46

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The ride begins with a clean car, an open window, and a quick laugh about the lingering scent of the passenger's last ride—then slowly opens into something deeper. Some social chemistry can make the city feel alive. By the time we pull up, we’ve figured out a pretty solid way to move through the world—curious, kind, and open. If you’re into bourbon…

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I Love Propofol | Michael Jackson Was Right! 24:52

1M ago24:52

24:52

After a few raindrops, a wrong venue, we pick up a med student on the way to a DC conference and dig into the pivot from vascular surgery dreams to anesthesiology, the culture of training, and the real cost of compartmentalization. Along the way we trade stories about trauma, access, and how to keep empathy alive without losing yourself. Write A Re…

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It's Called An Affectation 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

GASP! A simple ride-share to the airport turns into an unexpected masterclass in conversation and craft. With two young, affected passengers in the back, we move seamlessly from small talk to something deeper: how to create safety so people open up, when to hit record and when to circle back, and why empathy always outshines a checklist of question…

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I Had No Chance Of Being Skinny 17:34

2M ago17:34

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After a two month hiatus, this new episode of RideShare RoadTalk weaves its way through pizza dough secrets, family recipes, and a twelve‑hour, tear inducing lasagna. Veering into Cairo culture shock, hospitality, and the strange economy of scandal from the Clinton years, we find ourselves in yet another moving conversation about food, memory, and …

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No fries before BJ... 49:59

3M ago49:59

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This final episode of the season has 7 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life…

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Bad secret with stepsister... 59:36

3M ago59:36

59:36

I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 7 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Wedding crashers... 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 5 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Literally stabbed in the back! 48:05

4M ago48:05

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 5 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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You're Pregaming For The First Date? 22:24

4M ago22:24

22:24

What's it really like to navigate modern dating in your twenties? Buckle up for a refreshingly honest conversation we pick up Katie, a 23-year-old heading to a first date with someone she met on a dating app. She opens up about the unique challenges of being single while many of her friends are in long-term relationships. "Everybody just wants some…

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You Flew On The Space Shuttle? 6:56

4M ago6:56

6:56

Sometimes the most extraordinary stories emerge in the most ordinary places—like the backseat of a rideshare in Washington, D.C. When a former NASA scientist stepped into the vehicle, the conversation unfolded into a masterclass in perseverance that spanned three decades and reached all the way to outer space. At the center of this episode is a rem…

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Blind Date | He's Too Short? 12:12

4M ago12:12

12:12

What happens when well-meaning mothers take matchmaking into their own hands through Facebook connections? One passenger’s candid account of a blind date reveals the awkward reality of parent-orchestrated romance in the age of social media. During the ride, this young woman describes agreeing to the setup “as a favor,” only to discover an immediate…

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Uprooting Anastasia | 15 Cities Across 6 Countries 20:13

4M ago20:13

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What does it mean to belong somewhere when you've called 15 different cities home? A recent passenger offers a fascinating glimpse into a truly global life, having lived across six countries before recently settling in Washington DC after a stint in China. "The world is your oyster"—but what happens when you constantly uproot? Our latest episode ex…

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Service Industry Secrets: Bartender Wisdom & Caring for Strangers 18:19

4M ago18:19

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A chance rideshare with a bartender heading home after a busy shift sparks a fascinating exploration of service-industry parallels. As the car moves through Washington, D.C., a casual exchange quickly deepens into reflections on human behavior, respect, and the often-unseen emotional labor behind customer-facing work. The bartender shares entertain…

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Diners, Dogs, and the Human Moments That Matter Most 17:18

4M ago17:18

17:18

What happens when car rides become safe spaces for authentic human connection? A chance encounter with a 25-year-old restaurant worker sparks a fascinating exploration of how we treat others when we think no one's watching. The conversation begins with reflections on community changes in the DMV area, particularly the vertical development of Rockvi…

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Say Your Name | Power, Etiquette, and Tension in 42 Seconds 0:42

4M ago0:42

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Today we’re diving into a moment that every rideshare driver knows too well — that tense second when a passenger walks up, flings open the door, and says, “What’s your name?” — like they’re TSA, and you’re trying to sneak onto a flight. It’s a power move, it’s rude, and — frankly — it flips the script on how this interaction is supposed to work. Th…

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2 dogs die... 1:00:57

5M ago1:00:57

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 5 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Crazy, hood gas station stories... 54:51

5M ago54:51

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 6 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Beyond Grief: Finding Strength in Loss 14:34

5M ago14:34

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Some of life's most profound connections occur when we least expect them. It happened on a late night ride in DC, when a passenger fresh from an unexpected Michelin-star dinner casually mentioned it was her mother's birthday—a day now haunted by grief rather than celebration. What followed was an extraordinary exchange about loss, grief, and resili…

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LSU Girls Hate Susan's Husband Too 14:48

5M ago14:48

14:48

The cultural collision between Southern charm and D.C. power dynamics takes center stage in this lively episode. A carful of Louisiana college interns working on Capitol Hill brings unapologetic Southern hospitality to the nation’s capital—with hilariously revealing results. The conversation begins with the backstory of the now-infamous “Susan’s Hu…

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Susan's Husband Is An Asshole | Passenger Boundaries 14:02

5M ago14:02

14:02

What started as a lively chat with tourists from Florida and Tennessee quickly shifted gears into a hilarious—and eye-opening—story about the first passenger I ever had to kick out of the car for downright foul behavior. As we bonded over SEC football, college town vibes, and wildly different travel planning styles, we cruised through the streets o…

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HR Nightmares: From Bartender to Office Life 11:55

6M ago11:55

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A chance encounter with a D.C. native bartender reveals the layered complexity of someone navigating multiple professional identities. This young woman’s story unfolds as she balances evening shifts behind the bar with daytime human resources work at a local University, all while pursuing a master’s degree in organizational psychology. Having grown…

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Tales From a Sugar Baby... 56:58

6M ago56:58

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 9 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Crazy Tinder experience... 1:01:32

6M ago1:01:32

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 7 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Golf Obsession, Mental Mastery, and Japanese 7-11's 21:12

6M ago21:12

21:12

A chance rideshare conversation brings together two passionate individuals at opposite ends of their golfing journeys. When a passenger is spotted carrying golf clubs through downtown Washington, D.C., curiosity sparks a captivating discussion about the sport’s universal appeal. The passenger, a newcomer to golf who recently began taking lessons at…

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Being a reality star... 1:03:16

6M ago1:03:16

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 6 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Getting haunted after a séance... 48:25

7M ago48:25

48:25

I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 8 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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To Maine With Love (not cocaine) 24:52

7M ago24:52

24:52

Ever wondered what stories people carry with them as they navigate through life? The rideshare vehicle becomes more than just transportation in this episode—it transforms into a confessional booth where strangers connect through shared experiences, heritage, and unexpected commonalities. Two passengers from Maine open up about their journey finding…

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Dating a loser... 53:49

7M ago53:49

53:49

I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 7 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Red Bull & The Vegan Valentine's Disaster 21:07

7M ago21:07

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A chance encounter with a Red Bull brand ambassador reveals the unexpected paths careers and health journeys can take. The passenger’s story spans from her Boston roots to landing her dream job through a bold conversation on Marathon Monday that changed everything: “You guys are drunk at work. I want your job,” she told the Red Bull team—and they l…

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The Lone Star Kidney Express | The Craziest Gig Job Ever 19:47

8M ago19:47

19:47

Ever wonder about the journey an organ takes before a life-saving transplant? This eye-opening conversation highlights the unsung heroes of organ transportation—the couriers who carry kidneys, hearts, and other vital organs across the country. A passenger shares his extraordinary side job transporting a human kidney from Texas to Walter Reed Nation…

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Meeting the devil and Carrie Bradshaw in NY... 52:54

8M ago52:54

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 7 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Changing your family's legacy... 49:08

8M ago49:08

49:08

I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 6 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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$800 Tickets and the DC Anthem Experience 17:56

8M ago17:56

17:56

A casual rideshare turns into a multifaceted conversation as passengers heading to a concert at DC's Anthem venue discuss ticket resale nightmares, travel hacks, and college experiences. The conversation reveals shared frustrations about event ticketing and the ways people connect through geographical backgrounds and educational experiences. Write …

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Old DC: Remember When 14th Street Was Sketchy? 9:09

9M ago9:09

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A candid rideshare conversation explores resilience and impact in international family planning. A former USAID professional, now at the Gates Foundation, shares insights on advancing reproductive health rights during political upheaval. The discussion spans strategies across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, emphasizing the power of staying engaged…

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Cameraman Poker & Pregnant Day-Shift Strippers 15:56

9M ago15:56

15:56

Sometimes the most extraordinary stories emerge from the most ordinary circumstances. In this captivating rideshare journey, we meet a nonprofit worker visiting DC for what should be a mundane grants management conference (complete with an elderly barbershop quartet singing custom grant-themed songs!). But beneath the surface lies a fascinating lif…

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Sweet Success: Cake Maker and the TV Anchor 9:28

9M ago9:28

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Sometimes the most extraordinary business stories happen in the most ordinary places—like the back seat of a rideshare. This episode captures an unexpected conversation with a passenger who transformed pandemic boredom into a thriving custom cake business called "Yumfulness." Our serendipitous encounter reveals how a simple Valentine's Day experime…

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Crushing on an Ex... 53:23

9M ago53:23

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I’m a rideshare driver in Atlanta. I ask riders to share their stories anonymously with us - Slide into the backseat and take a listen! This episode has 8 separate Stories told by people that got into my car thinking that I was going to get them from place A to B, and I did, BUT I also asked them to share a story from their life during the ride. Af…

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Kevin Spacey Is My OJ: Theater, Politics & High School Drama 10:13

9M ago10:13

10:13

A ride with a nonprofit professional reveals how rural communities face unique challenges, especially with transportation access. Conversations wander through Kevin Spacey encounters, DC's revitalized Wharf district, and nostalgic pre-9/11 White House memories that bridge personal and national history. Write A Review! Connect: RSRT Facebook RSRT In…

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Can I Be a TradHusband? Marriage, Faith & Gender Roles 8:14

9M ago8:14

8:14

Sometimes the most profound revelations emerge from the briefest encounters. During a routine rideshare trip, a mother and her soon-to-graduate college daughter offered a powerful story of faith, answered prayers, and generational values (wrapped in humor)—all within a span of nine minutes. The young woman, recently engaged and preparing for marria…

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The Italian Thunderbolt...Oof, Marone! 8:57

9M ago8:57

8:57

A chance meeting with a stunning Italian expat transforms a quick DC rideshare into a swooning fascination of exploration, cultural heritage, culinary traditions, and the immigrant experience. We journey through Italy's diverse regional cuisine, discovering how dramatically food traditions change across short distances. "You drive two hours, you ch…

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Flying Used to Be Elegant: Sky Life & Retirement 12:24

9M ago12:24

12:24

A chance encounter with a flight attendant and her mother transforms an ordinary rideshare into a fascinating exploration of modern air travel. What begins as casual conversation quickly evolves into an eye-opening look at how flying has changed from "this grand, elegant experience" to something far more complicated. Our flight attendant passenger …

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Bill Gates Likes Sushi: Omakase, USAID & Body Image 15:03

9M ago15:03

15:03

A casual rideshare journey transforms into a profound exploration of global diplomacy, culinary experiences, and healthcare as passengers open up about their lives while traversing Washington DC. Two passengers share their first omakase sushi experience—the intimacy of watching chefs prepare each piece, explaining origins and techniques—contrasting…

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Philly Cheesesteaks Suck: Migration, Gaming & Crab Cakes 7:13

9M ago7:13

7:13

A Philly transplant shares why she left his hometown, the superiority of Maryland crab cakes, and the friendships built over Mario Party. A light, funny, unexpectedly honest look at reinvention, food loyalty, and East Coast identity. The conversation spans from preferred social activities to crab cake recommendations and secret cheesesteak spots, r…

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Eddie Vedder Drinks Here — Pearl Jam & Adams Morgan Nights 4:43

9M ago4:43

4:43

Ever wonder where rock legends hang out when they visit DC? A lifelong Washington native reveals that Pearl Jam, particularly Eddie Vedder, used to make The Raven Grill their secret haunt when touring through the capital. "It was like this surface level, 'dude, did you hear? Eddie Vedder's at the Raven,'" describing how fans would flock there hopin…

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Who Doesn’t Like Books? — DC, Policy & Library of Congress Tales 10:03

9M ago10:03

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Cruising through the nation's capital, this intimate rideshare conversation unexpectedly captures the human toll of Washington's political shifts. When a passionate education policy professional hops into the car after a rooftop reception, what unfolds is a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the ripple effects of executive orders and agency restructuring…

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You Had a Dog? Political Exile & Dual Citizenship 8:13

9M ago8:13

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Take a ride through the streets of Washington DC we navigate more than just traffic—they're charting the shifting landscape of American identity. What begins as a lighthearted exchange about a challenging rideshare experience quickly evolves into something more profound. The passenger, recently laid off from her DEI consulting firm, shatters the lo…