Topic: Cabbie

2 chapters across the catalog

Kalette
Episode 712 51:47 - 56:25

712: Kalette

Uber Driver Wrap-up, Car Accident, and New York Cabbies

The segment concludes with the driver's final thoughts on the "Clinton brother-in-law" mining scandal. Adam Curry then describes getting side-swiped by a Toyota FJ Cruiser in Austin shortly after the interview. This prompts John C. Dvorak to share an anecdote about a Russian taxi driver in New York City who retaliated against a tailgater by kicking a dent into their car.

Eradicate Misery
Episode 582 6:38 - 9:56

582: Eradicate Misery

San Francisco Cab Driver, Vehicle Longevity Anecdote

A San Francisco taxi driver recognized one of the hosts and shouted the "In The Morning" catchphrase from across traffic. This encounter led to a discussion regarding the reliability of a 21-year-old Lexus that has never required a replacement light bulb. The conversation contrasts this automotive longevity with the planned obsolescence of modern household light bulbs that often fail before their rated 1,000-hour lifespan.