Kurious

A driver picks up a passenger who has shares in the company the driver works for. In that conversation, the driver learns his company doesn't care about drivers and can't wait until they get replaced by AI. A gut-punch conversation about corporate priorities and what happens when you accidentally get a look behind the curtain 

A 78-year-old man talks about making peace with your choices. Not every choice is going to have the best outcome or even be easy, but as long as you're at peace with the choice you made, you should be okay. Nearly eight decades of life boiled down to one powerful truth about self-forgiveness. 

A lighthearted conversation about why there aren't more white women Uber drivers, plus how she relaxes as a mom with crazy kids. A fun, honest chat about representation on the road and finding your peace in the chaos of motherhood 

A lighthearted conversation covering conspiracy theories - from simulation theory all the way to Diddy. Sometimes the best rides are just fun tangents where you go down every rabbit hole together, no judgment, just vibes and wild theories. 

An interesting conversation with a driver who delivers organs to hospitals. We talked about our spiritual journeys, and she told me she could feel that I'm trying to be better - encouraging me to keep up the good work. Sometimes the universe sends you exactly the affirmation you need, even in the backseat of a car. 

A conversation with a 60-year-old man teaching me how failure led him to his next opportunity. It was truly a case of when one door closes, another one opens. Decades of life experience distilled into the reminder we all need when things fall apart 

A conversation with a driver who grew up in the countryside of Mexico, and Madea movies aren't just his favorite - they showed him how much love exists in Black families. Watching Madea also lets him see reflections of his own family. A conversation about how culture and comedy can bridge experiences you'd never expect 

A conversation with a driver about how he handles his anger and practices patience. He teaches his son that respecting yourself is the key to being more patient and caring - to others, and most importantly, to yourself. A father passing down real emotional wisdom in the backseat of an Uber. 

In this ride we talked about why there's so much pain, hurt, and confusion in the world. The driver thinks the solution is simply God - how everyone needs to follow God, not this god or that God, there is only one God. A conversation about faith, universal truth, and whether the answer to everything is really that simple. 

A conversation with a Venezuelan woman driver about the state of her country and the tension between Venezuela and the USA. Her political stance completely surprised me, but I'll let you discover that for yourself. Sometimes the most unexpected perspectives come from those living between two worlds. 

After Trump targeted the Somali community for alleged fraud, I talked to a driver in Minnesota to learn about Somali culture. In the end, should we be blaming them? A conversation about stereotypes, community struggles, and getting the real story from someone who actually lives it. 

A conversation with a Hispanic driver about the struggles with ICE and how during the holiday season it affects their family. Some don't even want to go out. A raw discussion about living in fear, family separation, and how immigration enforcement changes everything - even Christmas celebrations 

A conversation with an Uber driver getting hurt by the TSA shutdown - how one small thing affects us all. We talked about how everyone is surviving, or are we all just playing pretend that we're okay when the system is breaking down around us 

 I talk to someone who was a child of the Syrian war, and his stance was shocking to me - he believes war is necessary. A conversation that challenges everything you think you know about conflict, survival, and what someone who lived through hell actually believes about violence and peace. 

In this ride, we talk about how people need to suffer to make moves in their lives. Also, get out of America if you're not going to be a good person. A conversation about growth through struggle, personal responsibility, and what it means to deserve the opportunities this country offers 

In this ride, we talk about how if Uber drivers aren't getting carjacked, they're watching soap operas. A conversation about all the ways Uber is becoming more dangerous for both drivers and passengers, and what's really happening on these streets that nobody talks about 

In this ride, we talk about how people aren't being themselves and once you start, your healing begins. A conversation about authenticity, masks we wear, and how the journey to becoming who you really are might be the most important healing work you'll ever do 

In this ride, we talk about how we can all benefit from a warm heart during cold times. A conversation about compassion, kindness, and how a little warmth can make all the difference when the world feels harsh and unforgiving. 

In this ride, my driver gives me a conversation I needed to hear. You're exactly where you need to be right now. Be the turtle, not the hare. Sometimes a stranger in a car delivers the perfect reminder about patience, timing, and trusting your journey 

In this ride, my driver tells me how putting himself in uncomfortable situations helps him become a better man. A conversation about growth, pushing boundaries, and why the things that make us squirm might be exactly what we need to evolve 

In this ride, my driver tells me how he used to own his own business until the economy forced him to sell his dream. A conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what happens when circumstances beyond your control change everything you worked for. 

A heavy but good conversation with an Indian driver about karma - how doing your duties and having a good heart means your karma will work out for you. But I brought up Charlie Kirk and asked: does he have good karma? Are his deeds really coming back to him? Sometimes the deepest spiritual conversations challenge what we want to believe 

A lighthearted conversation with a mother of two who wishes grandma would help out more. Instead, grandma's taking trips and living her best life. Is this a trend? Are grandmothers choosing vacations over babysitting duties, and honestly, can we blame them? 

A conversation that started with my driver telling me a story where he picked a girl who takes care of her husband's soiled underwear and somehow ended up discussing the state of the world under Donald Trump. Sometimes the most unexpected topics lead to the realest conversations about love, duty, and surviving in America. 

A heavy conversation about whether people actually value life anymore. We talked about how fights escalate to gun violence and what's really taking people out. Sometimes the realest conversations happen when you're both trying to make sense of why life feels so disposable these days