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ELECTRIC PETE
by Electric Pete
Join Pete, a seasoned rideshare driver and EV enthusiast, as he shares electrifying stories from over 42,000 rides! From unforgettable passenger interactions to insights on Tesla tech and the future of transportation, Pete combines humor, experience, and inspiration in every episode. Whether you’re a rideshare driver, EV fan, or just love great stories, Electric Pete has something for you. Plug in and tune in for a journey powered by electricity and fueled by connection!
Episodes
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55. What Makes It Electric? — Greg Miller on Dance, Leadership & Building a Brand
What Makes It Electric? — Greg Miller on Dance, Leadership & Building a Brand Sometimes the most interesting people I meet start out as nothing more than a name on my Uber screen. That’s how I met Greg Miller, founder and Executive Director of Dance Parade New York. Greg got into my car in...
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54. Her Purpose Is People: The Story of Lovey
Her Purpose Is People: The Story of Lovey Sometimes the people you meet unexpectedly are carrying stories you never could have imagined. I met Lovey when she got into my Uber on her way to a recording session. We started talking, and before the ride was over I knew I wanted to hear more of her...
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53. I Finally understand what Electric Pete is!
I Finally Get It: The People I Meet Something clicked for me this week. I spend a lot of time driving around Philadelphia, and every day people get into my car carrying lives, experiences, struggles, successes, ideas, and stories that I know absolutely nothing about when the ride begins.…
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52. The World Climbs into my Tesla Every Day - What 50,000 rides has taught me about People
The World Climbs Into My Tesla Every Day Electric Pete Podcast Episode Description Every day I drive the streets of Philadelphia, but what really makes the journey extraordinary isn't the Tesla—it's the people who climb into the back seat. After more than 50,000 Uber rides, I've welcomed…
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51. WHO CREATES PHILADELPHIA'S MURALS?
🎙️ The Story Behind Philadelphia's Murals | Darnell Schoolfield | Mural Arts Philadelphia Have you ever driven through Philadelphia and looked up at one of the city's incredible murals? Who creates them? Why are they there? And how do they impact the neighborhoods around them? In this episode of...
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50. Why Philadelphia Killed the Uber Rideshare Tax
Electric Pete Podcast — Episode 50 Why Philadelphia Killed the Uber Rideshare Tax Philadelphia’s proposed rideshare tax has officially been turned down by City Council — but why did the proposal fail? In this follow-up special report, Electric Pete breaks down: what the proposed rideshare fee…
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49. The Lost Art of Listening - Marc Goldberg
The Lost Art of Listening | Marc Goldberg | Electric Pete Podcast Every rider has a story. In this episode of the Electric Pete Podcast, Pete sits down with Marc Goldberg for a thoughtful conversation about communication, authenticity, Philadelphia culture, listening, storytelling, music, civic...
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48. What Philadelphia Riders Told Me About the Uber & Lyft Tax 🎙️
⚡ ELECTRIC PETE SPECIAL REPORT #1 ⚡ What do Philadelphia riders really think about the proposed Uber and Lyft tax? As an Uber driver, I hear opinions every day from people sitting in my back seat. Rather than guessing what riders thought, I decided to ask them directly. Over the past several...
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47. You wouldn't believe who's been in my car!
You Wouldn’t Believe Who’s Been In My Car Most people think Uber rides are forgettable. But after thousands of rides through Philadelphia, I’ve discovered something very different: You wouldn’t believe who’s been in my car. A geologist. A psychologist. A jazz professor. A chef for the…
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46. From First Hello… to Real Connection
🎙️ ELECTRIC PETE — From First Hello… to Real Connection Some people see passengers. I see people with stories worth sharing. This is Electric Pete. In this episode, I sit down with Susan Mitchell, founder of Be Single No More, a Philadelphia-based speed dating company bringing people together in...
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How to Say Hello and Thank You in Many Different Languages | Electric Pete: Voices from Around the World
Every day in my car, I meet people from all over the world — different cultures, different languages, different stories. In this episode of Electric Pete: Voices from Around the World, we take a simple but powerful idea and bring it to life: 👉 How do you say hello and thank you in different...
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365 days of Gratitude with Electric Pete
Over the past year, I asked one simple question to riders in my Uber: “What are you grateful for?” Not 365 people… But 30 real voices. Real moments. Real gratitude. From family and health… To loss, growth, laughter, and faith… These are the moments that stayed with me. This episode is a…
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43. Everyone Is Building Something
Most people don’t wake up trying to waste their life. They wake up building something — even if they’re not sure what it is yet. In this episode, I reflect on a simple but powerful realization I’ve had after years of driving, listening, and paying attention: everyone is building something. A...
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42. Stop the Drift — Episode 3: Control Feels Different
By the time you reach this point, something has already changed. You’ve noticed the drift. You’ve realized that working harder wasn’t fixing it. And now comes the part that surprises most people: Control doesn’t feel like effort. It feels like clarity. In the final episode of the Stop the Drift...
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41. Stop the Drift — Episode 2: Why Working Harder Doesn’t Fix Drift
When something feels off, the instinct is almost always the same: Work harder. Push more. Grind through it. In this second episode of the Stop the Drift series, I talk about why effort alone doesn’t correct drift — and how working harder can actually push you further off course if you’re not…
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40. Stop the Drift: Episode 1 - How did I get here???
At some point, almost everyone asks the same quiet question: How did I end up here? In this first episode of the Stop the Drift series, I talk about the subtle ways life, work, money, and habits slowly pull us off course — not through big mistakes, but through small, reasonable decisions that add...
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39. The Fossils Project: Hiding in Plain Sight (300 Million Years Old)
Most people rush through 30th Street Station without ever looking at the walls. I didn’t either — until a young intern named Amanda called me from the top of a hill and changed the way I see that building forever. In this episode, I tell the story of how limestone quarried in Alabama — 300 to 400...
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38 - Why Uber Drivers Drift — A New 3-Part Series
A 3-part series on why Uber drivers get pulled out of profitable zones — and how to stop it.Real experience. Real control. Electric Pete breaks it down. 🎧 Podcast Trailer Show Notes Stop the Drift — A 3-Part Series What if the reason you’re working longer hours… isn’t effort — but drift? In this...
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37. A NEW HOPE - The start of Year 2
⚡ Electric Pete — Season 2, Episode 1 Episode Title: Year Two Begins: A New Chapter for Electric Pete 🎙️ Episode Summary Season 2 of Electric Pete officially kicks off! In this short but important kickoff episode, Pete shares a big update on the podcast’s direction for Year Two — including a new...
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35. Every Rider Has a Story — What They’re Grateful For
In this heartwarming episode of Electric Pete, gratitude takes center stage — and it comes from every corner of Philadelphia. From co-workers celebrating two unforgettable days together… to a rider grateful for God's blessings… to friends visiting from Chicago and Nashville… to a young man…
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34. I let FSD wander. The result shocked me!
🎧 EPISODE #34 — The $300 Western Suburbs Night Strategy “Work smarter, work cleaner — the Electric Pete way.” 🔥 Episode Summary Last night, a perfect sequence unfolded — not planned, not forced. Just a smooth, high-vibe, profitable flow through the Western suburbs. Electric Pete shares how a...
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33. How Many Championships Has Philly REALLY Won
Show notes: Welcome to another powerful episode of the Electric Pete Podcast, where the stories come alive right from the passenger seat. Today, Pete sits down with Joe DeCamara, the voice of Philadelphia sports talk on 94.1 WIP and co-host of the legendary WIP Morning Show with Jon Ritchie. Joe...
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32. Freedom Through Structure
Show Notes: What if the very thing you think is holding you back — structure, rules, routine — is actually the key to your freedom? In this episode, Pete dives into the philosophy he calls Doctrineship, a mindset born from years of trial, error, and self-discipline behind the wheel, the mic, and…
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Episode 31: 13 Minutes Without Oxygen — Kia’s Story of Survival and Change
What if you died… and came back? Kia was unresponsive for 13 minutes. Doctors warned her family she might never walk or talk again—but she woke up on Thanksgiving and began rebuilding her life. In this episode, Kia shares the before, the darkness (no tunnel, no light), the moment she sensed her...
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30. The Fossils Project: Why I Drive (And What I’m Building)
Find the Fossils at 30th Street Station – The Hidden History Beneath Our Feet Episode Summary: In this episode of Electric Pete, we dig into the marble — literally and metaphorically — in 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Did you know this historic train station is built from ancient limestone...
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29. UBER changed the rules and I WON!
🚗💡 Show Notes — Uber Changed the Rules… But I Won Episode summary: When Uber pulled the plug on Comfort and Premier rides for my Tesla, my business model fell apart overnight. My daily $300 goal suddenly looked impossible. But I refused to quit. I dug into my data, tested strategies, and built…
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28. The Fossils Project: The Fossil Hunt Begins at 30th Street Station
Find the Fossils at 30th Street Station Hidden in plain sight at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station are fossils millions of years old. Come along as I explore how to spot them, share the backstory behind the stone, and invite you to join a city-wide fossil hunt. Have you ever walked through...
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Episode # 27 - How I Built a System to help Uber Drivers Earn More (EPDSS)
🎙 Show Notes – The Electric Pete Driver Success System (EPDSS) After a short break, I’m back with something big. Over 7 years and 45,000+ rides, I’ve built a system that helps Uber drivers earn more while working fewer hours. It’s called the Electric Pete Driver Success System (EPDSS). I created...
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Episode # 26 - Gratitude segment: "send a card; start a ripple"
🎧 Episode Title: Send a Card, Start a Ripple #GratefulWithElectricPete 📝 Show Notes Welcome to another heart-centered ride with Electric Pete — where gratitude meets action. In this episode, Pete shares how a simple prompting—that gut feeling to reach out—can change someone's day... or even…
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Episode 25: The Tom Arnold Special
🎙️ Episode Title: The Tom Arnold Special 🎧 Episode 25 – The Tom Arnold Special Episode Summary Electric Pete recounts a wild celebrity ride—and a major lesson learned. When actor and comedian Tom Arnold appeared as a surprise passenger needing a long-distance Comfort ride all the way from…
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Episode 24 - Gratitude, Grit & Glitter: A Conversation with Marie-Anne Rouse
🎙️ Electric Pete Podcast EPISODE TITLE: "Gratitude, Grit & Glitter: A Conversation with Marie-Anne Rouse" SHOW NOTES Episode Summary In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Pete welcomes Marie-Anne Rouse — Gratitude Consultant, international best-selling author, artistic force, and...
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Episode 23 - A week in the Caribbean with Family!
SHOW NOTES Episode Summary In this heartwarming episode, Electric Pete takes us back to 2004—aboard a 47-foot Island Packet yacht, deep in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. A week of unforgettable days, Pete joined his entire family—father Captain Tom Tursi, mother Marie Louise, sister, and...
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Episode 22 - The Day I Fixed Everything (And My Wife Noticed)
🎙️ Show Notes: Episode Title – The Day I Fixed Everything (And My Wife Noticed) Summary: In this episode of Electric Pete, I take you behind the scenes—not of a rideshare, but of a full-blown household tech rescue. My laptop was slow. My wife’s was worse. But instead of throwing money at the...
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Episode # 21 - Gratitude With Electric Pete (#4)
🎧 Episode Summary: In this short and sweet Gratitude segment, Pete picks up three upbeat professionals visiting Philly for work —On another ride, the conversation turns into a backseat blessing. From celebrating coworkers, picking up parents, to joyfully recognizing God’s presence and praising...
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Episode 20 - Uber Teen: What Riders & Drivers Should Know
In this episode of Electric Pete, we explore Uber Teen — the rideshare feature that lets parents schedule safe rides for their teens, aged 13–17. Whether you’re a rider, a parent, or a driver, this episode breaks down what you need to know: ✅ How Uber Teen works ✅ What parents should teach their...
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Episode 19 - Rider vs. Drivers: Views from the Other Seat – Ep. 1: Braking & Acceleration
In this debut episode of Rider vs. Drivers: Views from the Other Seat, Electric Pete dives into the surprising differences between how drivers and riders experience the same car ride — especially when it comes to braking and acceleration. Hear real rider stories, a few reflections from the…
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Episode # 18 - Lessons from the Road – Electric Pete
🎙️ Episode Title: Lessons from the Road – Electric Pete 🔎 Episode Description: After 44,000+ Uber rides, you start to pick up a few things—about people, about service, and about life. In this heartfelt solo episode, Pete reflects on real stories and lessons he's learned behind the wheel—from...
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Episode 17 - Charting My Course — Why I’m Going Sailing
🎙️ Episode Title: Charting My Course — Why I’m Going Sailing 🚗 Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, Pete shares the family tradition and personal meaning behind his upcoming 350-mile sailing trip down the Chesapeake Bay. More than just a vacation, sailing is a chance to reconnect with...
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Episode 16: How to Hear Your Inner Voice — Even When Life Gets Loud
In this reflective solo episode, Pete shares how he went from drowning in hustle to learning how to hear the quiet voice inside — the one that tells you what truly matters. Whether you're stuck in traffic or stuck in life, this episode gives you three powerful, simple ways to reconnect with your...
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Episode 15: The Story of Electric Pete
SHOW NOTES: 🎙️ Episode Title: The story of Electric Pete 🚗 Episode Summary: In this special episode, Pete shares the true story behind Electric Pete — how a 42,000-ride Uber hustle turned into a bigger dream about freedom, connection, and chasing a life of meaning. From the Philly streets to...
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Episode 14: Setting Sail: What's Coming Next on Electric Pete
Show notes: Quick update from Electric Pete! Big adventures are on the horizon — including a sailing journey down the Chesapeake Bay. Here’s what to expect in the coming weeks as we trade Philly streets for open seas.
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Episode 13: GUEST - Founding Footsteps: Tales from Philadelphia's First Families - Episode 1
Description: In the first installment of Founding Footsteps, host Pete sits down with Armon Vincent, a descendant of one of Philadelphia's earliest families. Armon shares insights into the city's founding, the close-knit community of its early days, and how those historical roots continue to…
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Episode 12: Gratitude With Electric Pete #3
Episode Notes – #GratitudeWithElectricPete (Episode 3) In this third installment of #GratitudeWithElectricPete, we're reminded once again of how many reasons there are to feel grateful each day. My mission is to highlight these inspiring stories, sharing positive energy that moves hearts and…
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Episode 11 - My first guest! The Thanksgiving conversation that started Electric Pete
Show notes: Podcast Show Notes: Electric Pete's First Guest – Matt Welcome to a milestone episode of Electric Pete! In today's special episode, Pete sits down with his very first guest, Matt, to discuss how a casual Thanksgiving dinner conversation became the catalyst for launching the Electric...
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Episode 10 - First LIVE event in 2 hours!!
LIVE Guest on March 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM LINK to LIVE event: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87192337006?pwd=nLFLDpabv1p8dxWmCaoJoBgZBWeiHW.1
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GET READY FOR THE LIVE EVENT!
LIVE Guest on March 3`, 2025 at 12:00 PM LINK to LIVE event: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87192337006?pwd=nLFLDpabv1p8dxWmCaoJoBgZBWeiHW.1
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Episode 9 - Behind the scenes - 1st Live event of Electric Pete!
Welcome back to Electric Pete! Today's episode is extra special—I’m getting ready for my first-ever guest, Matt. It was actually Matt and our Thanksgiving conversation that sparked this entire podcast journey! I figured, if I'm hosting my first guest, I should look official, right? Naturally, an...
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Episode 8 - Rideshare and EV Technology
In this episode of Electric Pete, Pete dives into the exciting world of rideshare driving combined with electric vehicle (EV) technology. Discover the transformative benefits he's experienced by switching from a gas-powered SUV to a Tesla Model 3, including significant savings in both time and...
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Episode 7 - Introducing the Tesla Robotaxi!
THANK YOU for tuning in to the Electric Pete Podcast! I'm grateful to have you along for the ride. 🚘 Watch the full Tesla Robotaxi Event here: Tesla Robotaxi Event link 📩 Have thoughts, questions, or want to connect? Reach out anytime at [email protected] In true Elon Musk fashion, this...
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Episode 6 - My 5 year plan for WORLD DOMINATION!
Episode Notes: Tesla Robotaxi 5-Year Fleet Plan | Electric Pete 🚗 The Future is Autonomous, and I’m Ready to Ride! In this episode of Electric Pete, I break down my 5-year plan to build a fleet of 25 Tesla Robotaxis and take my rideshare business to the next level. With Full Self-Driving...
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Join Pete, a seasoned rideshare driver and EV enthusiast, as he shares electrifying stories from over 42,000 rides! From unforgettable passenger interactions to insights on Tesla tech and the future of transportation, Pete combines humor, experience, and inspiration in every episode. Whether you’re a rideshare driver, EV fan, or just love great stories, Electric Pete has something for you. Plug in and tune in for a journey powered by electricity and fueled by connection!
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