Backseat Rider

What book has had the biggest impact on your life? This question leads to a series of stunningly candid stories from real Chicago passengers, including heroin addiction, sexual enlightenment, and life through the lense of a transgender person. This episode first aired January 11, 2017. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6 -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit

Anthony wakes up feeling uninspired until his passengers share how they motivate when times are tough. In this episode: a former Ivy League basketball player overcomes self-doubt; a woman rebuilds her career after an unusual allergic reaction; a cancer survivor's outlook on her career changes after her diagnosis; and how a woman has motivated herself to exercise every day for nearly 15 years. This episode first aired March 29, 2017. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6 -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by Blue Apron. Visit blueapron.com/backseat for $30 off first order

After tension flares between Trump and NFL players over national anthem protests, Anthony's passengers explore the injustices they've faced in their own lives. In this episode, you'll hear a passenger describe the subtle racism in the Chicago club scene, a mother whose daughter says she was screwed by a divorce court, a battered woman who wasn't taken seriously by a local police department, and a man who was the victim of workplace bullying. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit

Is there a single day that changed your life forever? Anthony's passengers tackle this big question, including: a Chicago nurse who one day up and left for Alaska, a man who changed his philosophy after getting snubbed by a family member, and an artist who lost everything she owned in a fire. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com) -Artwork referenced from fire http://bit.ly/2w5rp8B

We all remember the feeling of going back to school after summer break. But what about specific memories from the very first day? With 'back to school' on the minds of many this past week, Anthony explores this question with his passengers. In this episode, you'll hear from an unlikely inner-city valedictorian, a lost college grad who finally finds her calling, and the story of why pew assignments were so important at a prestigious boarding school chapel. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

In a romantic relationship, have you ever "settled" for someone? On the flip side, have you ever felt like you were "reaching" (i.e. dating "up")? This past week, a woman broke up with Anthony's good friend. Right after the breakup, his friend said, "in relationships, there are two kinds of people: reachers and settlers. Maybe I need to stop being a reacher." In this episode, Anthony explores this theory with his passengers, leading to some insightful stories about why some relationships fail, while others succeed. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

Some jobs are so dangerous--or so extreme--you'd probably never do them yourself. This week, Anthony features passengers whose careers can push the boundaries of sanity. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

In search of Trump supporters, Anthony drives his Lyft to a rural area near the Iowa border. Armed with questions from outraged Chicago passengers, Anthony finds answers from fans of the president--including one husband and wife who proudly fly the confederate flag. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

Peoples' nicknames can go one of two ways: affection or ridicule. In this episode, Anthony and his riders deconstruct their nicknames: who thought of them? What do they mean? How have they impacted our lives? You'll hear from passengers with nicknames they both love and loathe. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

Anthony ends up in the car with an illegal gun dealer, whose catalog of black market products extends well beyond firearms. "I'm the key," he says. "The key to what?" Anthony responds. "Your problems." Episode includes audio of the full car ride, including a cash transaction in the back seat. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

"I would ask my dad if I was adopted." -Consultant, 24, Chicago. If you were guaranteed a truthful answer, what would you ask? And to whom? The deepest of family secrets are explored in this episode, including: a man whose parents are first cousins, and a woman whose father cleared out her mom's bank account and vanished when she was a young child. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

When in your life have you felt a great sense of accomplishment? From sports feats and career milestones to break-ups and breakthroughs, this episode is a peek into just how different an "accomplishment" can be, from one passenger to the next. Additional music provided by ESCP (www.escpsound.com) -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

Do you believe in signs? Signals from the universe? Hear the serendipitous stories behind why a businessman, a university administrator, a pair of professional dancers, a bartender, and several others all answered "yes." -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

Have you ever been in a physical altercation? If so, what did you learn from it? Hear a wide range of real Lyft passengers answer these questions, including: the tough lesson two muggers learned after assaulting an opera singer, a fight from 4th grade that still haunts a 25 year old, and what a hair stylist learned about her own inner-strength, after being assaulted in a Chicago alley. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)

The story of Anthony's craziest Lyft ride, most of which is recorded. The ride starts in an upscale Chicago suburb and ends in one of the city's most violent neighborhoods. -BACKSEAT RIDER FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://t.co/qaFOi6W0Zl -BACKSEAT RIDER FEEDBACK: 312-709-4667 or backseatrider1@gmail.com -NEW LYFT USERS: use promo code BACKSEATRIDER for up to $50 in free ride credit -Episode sponsored by TrueCar (www.truecar.com)