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2 - Adam Thompson: World's Worst Uber Driver?
Manage episode 228048676 series 2486524
Guest, Adam Thompson, turns Uber’s 5-star rating system on its head by aiming to become the worst-rated Uber driver. Adam’s race to the bottom showcases his imagination, chutzpah and humor.
From leaving passengers at wrong locations to bringing his two-year old son along on rides, Adam takes the convenient and reliable out of ride-sharing. Adam’s zero-star goal makes for a five-star interview.
Adam also discusses:
- How introduction to Uber and his original motivation
- The merit system of Uber Early interactions with his passengers
- His frustration with ungrateful passengers
- His decision to go rogue and try to zero out his star ratings
- His first passenger ejection
- His Uber Superbowl experiences with Philidelphia Eagles fans when the Superbowl was in Minneapolis
- His time in Jamaica when he became an unauthorized Motor scooter taxi
- His arrest and exoneration for punching a blow-up Joe Camel display and head-butting an off-duty Minneapolis Police Officer
Links from this Show:
Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music) Marc Yaffee Comedy Marc Yaffee Corporate website How Does That Happen on iTunes
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21 episodes
Manage episode 228048676 series 2486524
Guest, Adam Thompson, turns Uber’s 5-star rating system on its head by aiming to become the worst-rated Uber driver. Adam’s race to the bottom showcases his imagination, chutzpah and humor.
From leaving passengers at wrong locations to bringing his two-year old son along on rides, Adam takes the convenient and reliable out of ride-sharing. Adam’s zero-star goal makes for a five-star interview.
Adam also discusses:
- How introduction to Uber and his original motivation
- The merit system of Uber Early interactions with his passengers
- His frustration with ungrateful passengers
- His decision to go rogue and try to zero out his star ratings
- His first passenger ejection
- His Uber Superbowl experiences with Philidelphia Eagles fans when the Superbowl was in Minneapolis
- His time in Jamaica when he became an unauthorized Motor scooter taxi
- His arrest and exoneration for punching a blow-up Joe Camel display and head-butting an off-duty Minneapolis Police Officer
Links from this Show:
Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music) Marc Yaffee Comedy Marc Yaffee Corporate website How Does That Happen on iTunes
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Loving this episode? Check out more extraordinary episodes find out how does it happen at www.laughwithmarc.com/how-does-that-happen-podcast
We love to hear from you! Share your thoughts with us by leaving us a review in iTunes , or visit www.laughwithmarc.com
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