Drive with Us Podcast

This is it. This was a very tough decision to make. The podcast has been such an enjoyable part of our lives and something my sister and I have grown to love, but we quickly realized our mental health was being affected and we were so close to burning out. Life has been throwing so … Future of the Podcast & Life Update (S6E1) Read More » The post Future of the Podcast & Life Update (S6E1) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

What would you do if you were in the right and another driver was getting mad at you? Vanessa shares about the time she experienced road rage and how she pulled over to tell the other driver that he was in the wrong. She also dives into how scary it was to drive in Ireland, … Telling Another Driver He Was Wrong – Vanessa Gordon (S5E14) Read More » The post Telling Another Driver He Was Wrong – Vanessa Gordon (S5E14) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever witnessed a drunk driver on the road? Robb shares the time he witnessed a drunk driver in front of him before seeing her veer off the road into the grass, and how he got out to help her. He also dives into the time he witnessed a SUV T-bone another car and … Drunk Driver Swerved Off Road In Front of Him – Robb Conlon (S5E13) Read More » The post Drunk Driver Swerved Off Road In Front of Him – Robb Conlon (S5E13) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Imagine not being able to see a red light and t-boning an oncoming car? Today's driver, Rabiah Coon, recounts the time she failed to realize that the light was red and accidently t-boned an oncoming car, and the driver came out limping. She freaked! Rabiah also shares about the time she fell asleep behind the … She Ran a Red Light & T-boned a Car – Rabiah Coon (S5E12) Read More » The post She Ran a Red Light & T-boned a Car – Rabiah Coon (S5E12) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

What would you do if your car gave out on you on a cross-country road trip? Today's driver, Logan, shares about the time he was road tripping with his friend across the country only to encounter car problems. The transmission blew out and they had no choice but to buy a new car right then … He Was Forced to Buy New Car – Logan (S5E11) Read More » The post He Was Forced to Buy New Car – Logan (S5E11) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever wandered what it is like to be a Driver's Ed Instructor? Today's driver, Key, shares the stories of her student drivers, like the time one student fell asleep behind the wheel during his driving lessons. She also dives into the behind-the-scenes of life as a Driver's Ed Instructor and even shares some of her … Her Student Fell Asleep Behind the Wheel – Key (S5E10) Read More » The post Her Student Fell Asleep Behind the Wheel – Key (S5E10) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

What would you do if you saw your husband get crushed between two cars on the side of the road? Today's driver, Jessica Kumar, recounts a story about the time she was driving with her husband during a bad snow storm and had to stop their car on the side of the road. The EMT … He Survived a Horrific Car Crash – Jessica Kumar (S5E9) Read More » The post He Survived a Horrific Car Crash – Jessica Kumar (S5E9) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever been followed by an Angry Driver suffering from road rage? Today's driver, Trevor Tomion, shares a story about the time a driver got mad at him and followed them to Wegmans without them knowing. As they were shopping, the road raged driver found them and confronted them, wanting to know if Trevor … Angry Driver Followed Him into Grocery Store – Trevor Tomion (S5E8) Read More » The post Angry Driver Followed Him into Grocery Store – Trevor Tomion (S5E8) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever gone so fast that your car went airborne off a hill? Today's driver, David Bossert, shares about the time he was riding shotgun with a friend and their car flew off the hill causing the car to be airborne.  He also retells a story about the time he taught himself how to … His Car Flew Off Hill + Went Airborne – David Bossert (S5E7) Read More » The post His Car Flew Off Hill + Went Airborne – David Bossert (S5E7) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever done the Jersey Slide? Before we chatted with today's driver, we never even knew that the Jersey Slide was an actual driving maneuver. Mariel Fry teaches us about how to do the Jersey Slide, and shares a story about the time she was scared for her life when her friend did the … Celebrity Helped Her Get Out of Speeding Ticket – Mariel Fry (S5E6) Read More » The post Celebrity Helped Her Get Out of Speeding Ticket – Mariel Fry (S5E6) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

What would you do if you accidentally flushed your rental keys down the toilet? That too in a public restroom in a McDonalds. Terry McDougall shares a story about the time she was on her way to the airport to return her rental car and fly home when she made a quick pit stop at … She Flushed Rental Keys Down the Toilet – Terry McDougall (S5E5) Read More » The post She Flushed Rental Keys Down the Toilet – Terry McDougall (S5E5) appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever wondered who actually makes maps?   Today's driver, Peter, a travel and map guru and owner of Discovery Map International shares with us the behind the scenes of map making.   He started his career as a commercial banker and moved to Switzerland to become an investment banker. He has traveled to … S5E4: Peter – Truck Flipped Over & Hanging by Seatbelt Read More » The post S5E4: Peter – Truck Flipped Over & Hanging by Seatbelt appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what life is like as a police officer, firefighter, or commercial truck driver? Today's driver is Joseph Patrick Fair, a former commercial truck driver, retired police officer and retired firefighter who served his community for over 25 years. After a near fatal on duty gunfight, he found his new path as … S5E3: Joseph Fair – Semi Truck Accident with Pool Tube Read More » The post S5E3: Joseph Fair – Semi Truck Accident with Pool Tube appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a NASCAR driver? We are super excited to have talked to our first NASCAR driver on the podcast! Kyle Lockrow, originally from LaPlata, Maryland, graduated with an AA & BA in Communications from College of Southern Maryland and Towson University. He now works full-time in … S5E2: Kyle Lockrow – Puking in an Exotic Car & Driving for NASCAR Read More » The post S5E2: Kyle Lockrow – Puking in an Exotic Car & Driving for NASCAR appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever had an obnoxious friend who screamed a high pitch blender bird call to other drivers on the road? Joey Held, retells a story about the time he and his friends would mess around with other drivers and his friend would yell at other drivers with that unusual sound. It was all fun … S5E1: Joey Held – Unexpected Police Stop & Trapped by Angry Driver Read More » The post S5E1: Joey Held – Unexpected Police Stop & Trapped by Angry Driver appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Start your engines because season 5 releases Thursday, March 3rd! Join us every Thursday to meet a new driver every episode from around the world and discover their crazy driving experiences, who they are as drivers, and how the became the drivers they are today. This season we changed it up and brought on professional … Season 5 Trailer – Drive With Us Podcast Read More » The post Season 5 Trailer – Drive With Us Podcast appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever had a car that took honking into its own hand and the horn would just go off whenever it liked? Riana did and she shares several stories about her VW Beetle. Like the time she let her friend borrow the deathtrap of a car that was very touchy. There were rules to … S4E15: Riana Avis – Letting Friend Drive Unsafe VW Bug Read More » The post S4E15: Riana Avis – Letting Friend Drive Unsafe VW Bug appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Bill was getting ready to drive back home to NYC from Virginia when his car decided it no longer wanted to accelerate. No matter how much he tried, his car would not go faster than 30 mph. Bill and his friends stopped at numerous mechanics along the way to fix the issue, but no mechanic … S4E14: Bill Cushing – Driving 30 mph from Virginia to New York Read More » The post S4E14: Bill Cushing – Driving 30 mph from Virginia to New York appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever been involved in an accident so bad that your car was totaled? Sara Beth Wald was this past summer and she had the most understanding and calm reaction. When she stepped out of her car, she saw this high schooler terrified at what he had just done, and Sara decided to console … S4E13: Sara Beth Wald – Followed by Random Car + Wedged into Fence Read More » The post S4E13: Sara Beth Wald – Followed by Random Car + Wedged into Fence appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Driving on the West Coast is vastly different than driving on the East Coast, and Jen Amos experienced the differences in driving when she moved from San Diego, California to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Jen shares the time her friends and her decided to race down Olympic Parkway, terrified driving down the Pacific Coast Highway while … S4E12: Jen Amos – RV Mistaken as Tennessee RV Bomber + Car Race Read More » The post S4E12: Jen Amos – RV Mistaken as Tennessee RV Bomber + Car Race appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

After 53 days and driving through 18 countries during the Mongol Rally, Scott and his brother endured more than the average car problems, like having to visit went to 10 mechanics, getting towed 7 times, having 2 broken axles, a blown head gasket, a busted radiator, a broken drive shaft tire blowout, and an emergency … S4E11: Scott Gurian – Mongol Rally Disaster + Police Bribes Read More » The post S4E11: Scott Gurian – Mongol Rally Disaster + Police Bribes appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Erin's rental car shut OFF in the MIDDLE of the Jordan desert, and that is only one of her rental car fiascos. When she was visiting a friend in Dubai with her partner, they ended up accidently scratching the rental car and she called her brother on how to fix it. His solution a sharpie! … S4E10: Erin Hynes – Car Shut Off in the Desert + Scratched Rental Read More » The post S4E10: Erin Hynes – Car Shut Off in the Desert + Scratched Rental appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

What if your cars brakes failed and the Jeep rolled down a hill into a rock wall? Dan was on a road trip in Africa in his Jeep when he decided to park it on a hill to get some pictures of the beautiful view, but little did he know, the Jeep's brakes were going … S4E9: Dan Grec – Jeep Rolled Over in Africa + How to Get out of a Ticket Abroad Read More » The post S4E9: Dan Grec – Jeep Rolled Over in Africa + How to Get out of a Ticket Abroad appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Failing his driver's test 3 times, a last-minute interview with Robert Downey Jr., and a 3 am flat tire are just some of today's guests' crazy driving experiences. Chris, podcast host and BBC Radio News reader, is from the UK and used to drive 40,000 miles a year. Along the way he has had some … S4E8: Chris Berrow – Last Minute Interview w/ Robert Downey Jr. + 3am Flat Tire Read More » The post S4E8: Chris Berrow – Last Minute Interview w/ Robert Downey Jr. + 3am Flat Tire appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever crashed a motorcycle into some Aunties? When first learning to drive, Amandeep and his friends decided to take the motorcycle out for a spin, and unlike his friends, Amandeep was curious what would happen if he took the turns a little faster than he should have. He quickly found out that it … S4E7: Amandeep – Crashing a Motorcycle into some Aunties Read More » The post S4E7: Amandeep – Crashing a Motorcycle into some Aunties appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever had your car overheat in a foreign country? Shannon was taking a trip in Sri Lanka and they had hired a driver to take them around, but it did not go as well as they had planned. The car constantly kept overheating and to make matters worse it was extremely hot outside … S4E6: Shannon Martin – Car Overheated in Sri Lanka Read More » The post S4E6: Shannon Martin – Car Overheated in Sri Lanka appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever hitchhiked in another country and left all your money behind? Chris left all his money behind in the car when hitchhiking in Nepal, had his van stolen with all his personal belongings and passport in Australia, and participated in the Rickshaw Run in India. Chris, from Stockton California, had odd jobs here … S4E5: Chris – Left All His Money in a Stranger's Car Read More » The post S4E5: Chris – Left All His Money in a Stranger's Car appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever had to squeeze a RV through a tight tunnel? Jeff was on a family trip in an RV when they came to a tunnel that was a little too tight for RVs to fit through, or so they thought. But his dad was determined and got out with his tape measure and … S4E4: Dr. Jeff Williamson – Crashing into Teacher's Car + Squeezing RV Through Tight Tunnel Read More » The post S4E4: Dr. Jeff Williamson – Crashing into Teacher's Car + Squeezing RV Through Tight Tunnel appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever lost your cool in front of your teacher? How about when you were driving with your teacher in your car? Amy Scott did and it did not look pretty. Amy Scott, founder of Nomadtopia, connects people around the world to help them build their own version of a location-independent lifestyle. Amy shared … S4E3: Amy Scott – Rear Ended & Totaled Car + Road Rage with Teacher Read More » The post S4E3: Amy Scott – Rear Ended & Totaled Car + Road Rage with Teacher appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

A road rage fight that almost ended deadly when the guy behind him pulled out a gun on him is one of the intense driving experiences our guest today experienced when he was younger. John David Lewis, a father of two and husband of one, is a self-proclaimed habitual thought challenger and one half of … S4E2: John D. Lewis – Road Rage Incident Almost Gone Wrong Read More » The post S4E2: John D. Lewis – Road Rage Incident Almost Gone Wrong appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Swerving to miss hitting a cow, everyone in the car getting a ticket for his “invalid” driver's license, and crossing the Lesotho border without knowing it are only some of the crazy driving experiences Palle Bo experienced on his adventures around the world. Palle Bo, a full-time traveler and digital nomad from Denmark, made the … S4E1: Palle Bo – Driver and Passenger Ticketed For “Invalid” License & Almost Hit Cow Read More » The post S4E1: Palle Bo – Driver and Passenger Ticketed For “Invalid” License & Almost Hit Cow appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Start your engines because season 4 releases Thursday, September 2nd! Join us every Thursday to meet a new driver every episode from around the world and discover their crazy driving experiences, who they are as drivers, and how the became the drivers they are today.  Mark your calendars and get ready to drive with us! … Season 4 Trailer – Drive With Us Podcast Read More » The post Season 4 Trailer – Drive With Us Podcast appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever wanted to become an RVer, but are hesitant to take the next step? Julie and Brandon, full-time RVers, hit the road during the COVID pandemic. They not only share their crazy driving stories, but also share some tips and advice on what to expect as an RVer and how to prepare yourself … S3E15: Julie & Brandon – Car Fire & Almost Stepping Off Mountain Read More » The post S3E15: Julie & Brandon – Car Fire & Almost Stepping Off Mountain appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever made a driver so mad to the point that they started following you? Jacob Thornton, host of the Mentally Healthy Podcast, made one driver so mad that he started to chase him. As a resident of Texas, he has seen a lot of crazy on the road, like the time he saw … S3E14: Jacob Thornton – Drunk Driver Encounter & Chased by Angry Driver Read More » The post S3E14: Jacob Thornton – Drunk Driver Encounter & Chased by Angry Driver appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever been so lucky that you avoided the blame not once, but twice for car damage? Laurie Herbers, an Empowerment Coach, Author, and Founder of Soul Love Legacy, accidentally backed up into a pole and got away with it, let her friends parents blame the construction crew for damage on her friend’s car, … S3E13: Laurie Herbers – Car Hits Semi & Almost Losing License Read More » The post S3E13: Laurie Herbers – Car Hits Semi & Almost Losing License appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever taken a turn so fast that your car almost landed in a creek? Vannessa Hennessey, co-host of the Not Another X-Files Podcast Podcast and That’s the Ticket, almost found herself in a creek, but luckily a tree broke her fall. She has also had to sit in a police car while he … S3E12: Vanessa Hennessey – Punched by Another Driver & Saved by a Tree Read More » The post S3E12: Vanessa Hennessey – Punched by Another Driver & Saved by a Tree appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever accidentally cut someone off to only have them follow you all the way home? Our guest, Harlee Keller, a photographer, podcaster, and coffee enthusiast, was driving home late at night one day and thought the roads were empty. Only to find out they were not and accidentally cut off a driver. That … S3E11: Harlee Keller – Mama Bear Attack & Followed by Angry Driver Read More » The post S3E11: Harlee Keller – Mama Bear Attack & Followed by Angry Driver appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever went to great lengths to repair damage to a rental car so you could hide it from the rental company? Our guest, Jen Ruiz, a lawyer turned travel blogger and author, did just that when she rented a car in New Zealand. She did not have insurance on the car and there … S3E10: Jen Ruiz – Hiding Rental Car Damage & Getting Stuck in Ditch Read More » The post S3E10: Jen Ruiz – Hiding Rental Car Damage & Getting Stuck in Ditch appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever reversed down a highway in another country to make the exit you missed? Our guest, Nesreen Mahmoud Ahmed, a life and grief coach, has been in the car when her cousin decided to reverse down the highway in Cairo. And it’s completely normal there! Nesreen has also had some crazy driving experiences … S3E9: Nesreen Mahmoud Ahmed – Reversing Down Cairo Highways & New York Road Rage Read More » The post S3E9: Nesreen Mahmoud Ahmed – Reversing Down Cairo Highways & New York Road Rage appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever almost accidentally crossed the wrong border, zipped around Turkey, or struggled with a rental in France? Ralph Velasco, a professional travel photographer, blogger, and new Youtubber, has organized small group tours around the world for 12 years, and along the way has experienced some crazy driving experiences. Like the time he was … S3E8: Ralph Velasco – Dropped off at the Wrong Border & French Rentals Read More » The post S3E8: Ralph Velasco – Dropped off at the Wrong Border & French Rentals appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live or travel in Alaska? Amy Bushatz, a longtime journalist, an indoor-fan turned outdoor-lover, and host of the Humans Outside Podcast, shares with us her adventures of driving the Haul Road and Deadhorse Road, waving to a police officer that was trying to pull her over, … S3E7: Amy Bushatz – Driving on Haul Road, Ice Heaves, & Traveling Alaska Read More » The post S3E7: Amy Bushatz – Driving on Haul Road, Ice Heaves, & Traveling Alaska appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever wanted to RV or become an RVer? Have you wondered what life is like on the road in an RV? Our guest, Richard Matthews, a road traveler, father of four, and founder of PushButtonPodcasts.com, shares with us his adventures on the road (the good and the bad). Like the time he high … S3E6: Richard Matthews – High Centering New RV & RVing tips Read More » The post S3E6: Richard Matthews – High Centering New RV & RVing tips appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what is like be a motorcycle cop or a police officer in general? Today we talked to Iceman, a motorcycle cop in Louisiana and host of the Motorcop Chronicles Podcast, about what life is like as a motorcycle cop, police ticket quotas and police car chases. He shares with us the … S3E5: Iceman – Stolen Car Chase & Life of a Motorcycle Cop Read More » The post S3E5: Iceman – Stolen Car Chase & Life of a Motorcycle Cop appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever been so tired that you hallucinated a gas station or come face to face with a robber on the run and had his car coming straight at you? Our guest today, Laura Warfel, a writer, editor, and advocate for widows, has been known to wait until the last minute to get gas. … S3E4: Laura Warfel– Hallucinating Gas Stations & Dairy Queen Accident Read More » The post S3E4: Laura Warfel– Hallucinating Gas Stations & Dairy Queen Accident appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever hit someone’s car and tried to run away, gone out to get a donut and run a girl off the road, or tried to follow MapQuest directions, but ended up lost? Our guests have done all of the above. Bri and Chris, co-hosts of Burn, Noticed, have gotten lost on numerous occasions. … S3E3: Bri & Chris – Donut Run Gone Wrong & Hit and Run Read More » The post S3E3: Bri & Chris – Donut Run Gone Wrong & Hit and Run appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever dropped everything and decided to go on a road trip around the U.S., encountered Gypsies who pointed a revolver at you or been strip searched at the Mexico border? Our guest today has experienced it all, and more. Eric Slivoskey, a freelance writer, football coach, stand-up comedian, and personal development coach, decided … S3E2: Eric Slivoskey – Strip Searched at Mexican Border & Encountering Gypsies Read More » The post S3E2: Eric Slivoskey – Strip Searched at Mexican Border & Encountering Gypsies appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever run out of oxygen when traveling 18,000 feet above sea level or accidentally drove on the wrong side of the road? Our guest today has. Karthika Gupta, a published lifestyle, culture, and travel photographer, was on a road trip from Delhi to Leh and Ladakh, and her family experienced all sorts of … S3E1: Karthika Gupta – Losing Oxygen in Leh Read More » The post S3E1: Karthika Gupta – Losing Oxygen in Leh appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Mark your calendars because season 3 releases Thursday, March 4th. Buckle up and hold on tight, because this is going to be one wild ride. We are here to take you on a virtual road trip around the world to explore the driving cultures by bringing on a new driver every episode to share their … Season 3 Trailer – Drive With Us Podcast Read More » The post Season 3 Trailer – Drive With Us Podcast appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever peed in a cup while driving, had your car broken into, or drove over someone’s lawn? Our guests today have. Shira and Arielle, best friends and co-hosts of Counter Programming with Shira and Arielle, both took a job in Jackson, MS where driving became their life. From long 8 hour trips to … S2E15: Shira & Arielle – Car Broken into, Peeing while Driving, and Driving Cross Country from LA to NY Read More » The post S2E15: Shira & Arielle – Car Broken into, Peeing while Driving, and Driving Cross Country from LA to NY appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever ridden with farm animals, raced in Rome, or experienced road rage in America? Our guests today have experienced it all and more. Jules and Christine, professional travelers, content creators, and co-hosts of the Not so Bon Voyage Podcast, share the many crazy driving stories they have experienced during their travels in Columbia, … S2E14: Jules Hatfield & Christine Williams – Riding with Farm Animals in Columbia, Taxi Accident in Rome, and Traveling in a Converted Van Read More » The post S2E14: Jules Hatfield & Christine Williams – Riding with Farm Animals in Columbia, Taxi Accident in Rome, and Traveling in a Converted Van appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Have you ever been in a car where your driver stopped to catch a duck or encountered a bear on your drive? Our guest today has. Rinat, co-host of That’s the Ticket Podcast and traveller, shares her driving experiences in Salar de Uni, Bolivia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Colorado, U.S., and Edmonton, Canada. From her driver … S2E13: Rinat – Catching a Duck in Bolivia, Driving in Israel, and Encountering a Bear Read More » The post S2E13: Rinat – Catching a Duck in Bolivia, Driving in Israel, and Encountering a Bear appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.