Kurious
Episodes
61 episodes
ICE is Ruining Our Holidays
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 enforcem...
We're All Getting F**K
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&n...
Child of War: Life Doesn't Owe You Anything
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 throu...
Suffer or Get Out!!!
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 de...
Are Ride Shares Getting Dangerous…?
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 stre...
At The End of the Day, I Just Want To Be Me
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 wor...
Cold Hearted America
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.
You're Exactly Where You Need to Be Right Now
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 ...
Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
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 ...
The Business Bubble Pop
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 wor...
Kruising: Did Charlie Kirk Have Good Karma?
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 comin...
Kruising: These Grandmas Don't Do S**t
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 w...
Kruising: My Husband Poops His Pants
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 topic...
Krusining: Do We Value Life
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 ...
Kruising: Are Drugs A “Gate Way”? If So, To Where?
A raw conversation about drug use: is it really a gateway, and if so, to where? We shared how our own drug usage started with trauma and talked about how we can help the next generation break the cycle. Sometimes the most important conver...
Kruising: Jesus Christ! I Know You’re Gay!!
A conversation about navigating gay relatives or being gay yourself while growing up in a religious household. As a Christian, what are you supposed to do with people who are just here to love? We explored faith, family, and finding space...
Kruising: F**k These White People
My driver told me to stop worrying about people, especially white people. I'm here for a purpose and I need to stay focused on that. A conversation about mental freedom, purpose, and not letting other people's opinions derail you from wha...
Kurising: My Kids Is Why I Do It
A Mexican American driver opens up about feeling beat down by life, work, and the politics of the world. But when he sees his kids' faces, it all becomes worth it. A conversation about finding hope and purpose in the middle of everything ...
Kruising: Is It Racism or Just Human Behavior?
A deep conversation about why we are the way we are. Is what we call racism just human behavior? Are we naturally tribal, or is there something deeper happening? My driver and I wrestled with the big question: is there hope for us to change?&nb...
Kruising: A Feast For A King
An easy, fun conversation where I asked my driver: if you were an African king, what would you have at your feast? Sometimes the best rides are just about imagination, culture, and dreaming big about the meals that would make you feel like roya...
Kruising: Who is Miranda Lambert...?
A short and lighthearted conversation about country music where I had to get schooled on who Miranda Lambert is. Sometimes the best rides are just about discovering something new and having a laugh about what you don't know
Kruising: Can We Fix Our Communities…?
An African man and a Black American (me) dive into how we can bring our cultures together. Despite shared roots, there's still distance between us. The conversation led to one conclusion: we need to get out there, expand our minds, and actually...
Kruising: Would I Even Be A Good Parent...?
A 65-year-old woman opens up about being childless and whether she misses it. She's got plenty of nieces and nephews, loves her freedom, but wonders—given her upbringing—how would she even know if she'd have been a great mom? A honest con...
Kruising: Maker Her Day...? I Need A Hug
My driver thinks women need to appreciate men more and breaks down what's wrong with modern dating. He says 'men are hurting'—but honestly, I think this guy just needs a hug. A conversation about masculinity, dating expectations, and what men a...
Kruising: How Can We Save Our Boys..?
A conversation with a mother about what it's going to take to teach our boys how to express themselves in healthier ways. We explored the challenge of breaking generational cycles and saving young men from toxic masculinity. Two perspecti...