Consumer Road Rage Report Podcast

Discussion of the weather - only in Denver can you go from 70 degrees to 22 degrees within a 12 hour time spanWe discuss politics - all those signs - and as heard on the tv show "The View", Target department stores contribute to the Republican PartySecurity at airports as well as at the US BordersGo to the official site of the US Congress, www.congress.org, to see how your representatives have voted, how many times they have voted etc.Comcast - bad customer service for technical support - Scott discusses what one of his computer repair customers went through while dealing with Comcastwww.consumerist.com has a hysterical video on how Comcast treats their technicians out on the job - search for ComcastOur conversation turns back to how crippling 'word of mouth' can be to a business and sometimes cost them MILLIONS of dollars!Another stop at our favorite Wendys fast food drive thru (was it windy that day or what?) - this time we are surprised by the inability of the cashier in using the credit card machine UT OH!Drivers not understanding the 'rules of the road' at the intersection in Highlands Ranch. More discussion on what Elaine calls "traffic controllers"Scott shares a bad experience while at a McDonald's drive thru - how to act, and the art of being patient. Elaine shares her McDonald's experiences. Scott gives good reviews to Good Times fast food drive thru.Link to our show here

Episode 12 was recorded on October 29, 2006Denver, ColoradoCongratulations to Scott on Burger King Consumer Justice -- we discuss our Burger King experience, what happened during that visit, and how it was resolved (see the full story on www.ripoffreport.com by searching Burger King)Another obnoxious driver is sighted on I225, 242-KPP, and how Scott attempts to contact the State Police to report this driver (by dialing *CPP - *277 from your cell phone). Some cell phone companies keep us as "invalid people". Listen to how!During our commute, we again stop at our favorite Wendy'sUnderwood Chicken Spread Justice is obtained from Albertsons (Scott's choice of grocery store shopping). Discussion on how to get your favorite items back on the grocery store shelves. An accommodation for the Albertsons store manager in his efforts to enforce good customer service at his store through his employees.Elaine's shopping experience as she looks for Underwood Chicken Spread at a competitors store. (shhh .. you heard me mention Wal-Mart) Wal-Mart is a HUGE subject with Scott and we invite you to listen to his podcasts on their employment practices at http://no-respect.blogspot.comClick here for the show link

Episode 11 was recorded on October 2, 20061. Scott and Elaine briefly discuss Elaine's trip to San Francisco and her 50th birthday2. Scott discusses the continuing problems he has experienced with his bank - what is the purpose of the video teller? Also, bank fees, credit and debit card fees for point of purchase usageElaine shares one of her memorable moments while vacationing in San Francisco - her visit to Alcatraz otherwise known as "The Rock" (see picture to the left)We continue with our "bad driver" announcements! 807-IKY - Hey, shut off that signal unless you plan to change lanes!More discussion on the gorgeous foliage including roadkill and our travel through the neverending 'cone zones'Our next topic of discussion turns to the excitment of starting up the FIRST National Consumer Justice meetup group! Scott has organized the group and we are VERY excited about all our listeners to view/add comments and leave us emails! Of course, we will read them on the podcast giving resolution to the problems. Please visit us at: http://consumers.meetup.com/1 Even if you are out of the Denver area, you can still sign up and have your consumer problems heard!Show link here

What not to do while driving Denver WeatherDo nutritionists really help you in your eating decisions?Taco Bell - another consumer stop recorded at the drive-thruElaine discusses her ways to save for a vacationScott and Elaine discuss those 'cleaver little sayings' found on the taco bell sauce packagesThe sayings are read from each package and how we can apply some of them into everyday lifeshow link here

Here are our pics!Recorded September 17, 2006.1. Scott gets even with "Miss Anything Else" at Wendy's. But they do get the order right.2. Scott & Elaine talk about Pikes Peak, Georgetown and other places of note in Colorful Colorado.3. Scott thinks you shouldn't have to get permission to play music when there are voices over it. Screw the RAA!4. Elaine and Scott talk more about other stupid laws.5. Scott says why he hates QWEST (damn liars).Show link here.

Recorded Monday, September 11, 2006Contents:1. Wendy's gets the order right...again. Good for them.2. Scott: Remote work places should provide STOVES as well as refrigerators and microwaves!!!3. The latest in Elaine's Toilet Justice saga!4. Scott reminisces about one of his favorite shows / heroes: The Equalizer!5. Scott plugs his other Consumer Rights podcast: No Respect and it's 5-part Wal-Mart series, as well as the horrors of RFID technology.6. Scott rails against the "Big Brother" surveillance society mindset.7. Scott mentions the "Redacted" Bill of Rights under DUBYA.8. Check out all the other great podcasts at www.newmediarevolution.org!Show Link here.

In this episode -Recorded Sunday September 10, 20061. Traffic Violator: White Mitsubishi Eclipse 575-LHG - get your ass out of our way you slow poke! Sunday Driver!2. Elaine christens her van's name as "Margaret".3. Scott and Elaine praise Le Peep Waitress Claire / features of a good waitperson.4. Scott and Elaine reminisce on bad restaurant experiences - A Denny's waiter on drugs and Pete's Kitchen "here's your food, now get lost" policy.5. Little miss "Anything Else?" at Wendy's Drive Thru Speaker...6. Elaine thinks New England fall colors beat Colorado's.7. Traffic Violator: Red Pontiac Sunbird: L54-LSX Grandpa needs to speed up and get a paint job!8. Minimum Speed limit violators should be punished!9. Traffic Violator: Grey Ford Truck 404-LDL - A Nebraska CORN-SUCKER fan! Speed up!10. Elaine complains about under-age drunks! Scott reminds everyone to drive safe!11. Elaine & Scott talk about the purpose of TIPS - but not just To Insure Prompt Service...accuracy and attitude! :)12. Wave to the train!Show link here.

In this special episode, we stole away to breakfast before work at LePeep and talked about all kinds of wonderful things, including dollar stores, the very ugly history of labor abuse in America as featured in a book Scott is reading called "Gangs of America" by Ted Nace, evaluating your consumer worth to a business to make them work with you and foods you can't get in Colorado and WHY NOT?!We appreciate your listening! Email and send us feedback or leave voice mail for us via Skype at (303) 800-6070.Show Link Here

In this episode we rail on about banks, fines and fees, braile at ATM machines, an idea for ATMs on the highway, yet another visit to Wendy's, Elaine's Toilet Justice drama!As always, we appreciate you listening and want your feedback!Scott: Consumer007@gmail.comElaine: Safire716@gmail.comShow link here.

In this episode, Scott takes off on Micromanaging Busybody Bosses, Elaine and Scott record their visit to Wendy's (we apologize for the wind noises and the paper bag sounds), we talk about seat belt laws, and yuppies picking noses in traffic!and many other topics!Show link hereFind our emails, etc. in post #1 and write us! ;)Scott

Hi - This is Scott. My co-worker Elaine and I are two TOUGH consumers with brains and spines and decided we would make OUR carpool commute SPECIAL. HOW? We would PODCAST for you on consumer issues of the day, work issues, and also about those IDIOTS on the road who get in your way on the way to work!Listen as we explore the most common everyday consumer and workplace frustrations, why they drive people crazy, and what we can DO about them!In this episode, we cover stupid construction zones, the movie "Falling Down" with Michael Douglas, getting our drive-through meal the way WE want it, idiot slow drivers, drivers on the cell phone, "fading", A-hole Oil Execs that think $4 per gallon gas is GOOD for us, piss-whistlers...and so much more!My email is Consumer007@gmail.comElaine's is Safire716@gmail.com.We want your emails, whether it's feedback, ideas for us to talk about, or pleas for help! Got a mean boss or a company abusing you? Let us know! We'll take them on! Or leave us a voice mail via Skype at (303) 800-6070.Show link here.Scott