How Does That Happen Podcast

Guest, Adam Thompson, turns Uber’s 5-star rating system on its head by aiming to become the worst-rated Uber driver. Adam’s race to the bottom showcases his imagination, chutzpah and humor. From leaving passengers at wrong locations to bringing his two-year old son along on rides, Adam takes the convenient and reliable out of ride-sharing. Adam’s zero-star goal makes for a five-star interview.   Adam also discusses: How introduction to Uber and his original motivation The merit system of Uber Early interactions with his passengers His frustration with ungrateful passengers His decision to go rogue and try to zero out his star ratings His first passenger ejection His Uber Superbowl experiences with Philidelphia Eagles fans when the Superbowl was in Minneapolis His time in Jamaica when he became an unauthorized Motor scooter taxi His arrest and exoneration for punching a blow-up Joe Camel display and head-butting an off-duty Minneapolis Police Officer   Links from this Show: Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music) Marc