A Long Road Home

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A Long Road Home is a series of real-world stories about the people who work in the on-demand economy. If you’re anything like me, you probably use your phone on a daily basis to get help from people you’ve never met before through services like lyft, uber, instacart, and rinse. These types of businesses make it easy to get help while simultaneously increasing our interactions with strangers every day. My goal for this podcast is to tell some of the amazing stories of the people behind the apps that you use every day.

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  • Tonka-17
    A strong new concept and voice in podcasts
    Ben does a great job in his "A Long Road Home" podcast, telling in depth, remarkable stories of the people who literally drive the gig economy. Ben, the host, has a great radio voice, and an interview and editing style that is both curious and sympathetic, which helps the listener really get to know the person telling their story. The first episodes were kind of long and complicated, so his occasional summaries were useful. I notice his editing is becoming tighter in new episodes. I think the Long Road is going places! Keep it up Ben.
  • Cfbnjzv
    Super interesting!
    Really shows what life in a usually secretive North Korea is like and how privileged and free people in other more developed countries are. It really opened my mind to the diversity of other world populations.
  • arriannejenny
    Truly unbelievable story!
    We hear about the atrocities and crazy practices that happen in North Korea, but nothing hits home like hearing it from someone who grow up there and experienced it first hand, wow. Charles tells such an unbelievable story that at times, it really feels like just that -- unbelievable! Listening to this podcast really helped put my life and "worries" into perspective -- we all have it SO good compared to so many others. Recommend 10/10!
  • Human63212121344092
    Impressive Content
    I've always appreciate the history of the drivers who take us everywhere. My great uncle drone a cab in NYC and has thousands of stories waiting for the right question. Looking forward to the rest of this series!
  • ALGCALI
    Incredible story
    I am only one episode and I'm totally hooked. Great story, with a skilled interviewer. So glad I found this! (P.S. I could do without the "recap" before the sponsorships)
  • afground
    Stories worth hearing
    I'm really enjoying this podcast. They do a great job of finding people with interesting backgrounds and sharing their stories.
  • Adam E H from California
    Strongly recommend
    Excellent podcast. This is a story that needed to be told. Ben does a great job as interviewer. Loved the format of having re-caps of the conversation at regular intervals. I encourage all to download and listen! Looking forward to subsequent episodes.
  • Lookanapp
    Smooth as butter
    Really intersting topics so far, I can't wait see what's coming up next. Ben has a really fluid speaking style and casual yet piercing questions that tended to open up areas of debate that I found really eye opening. I hope the quality stays this high moving forward!
  • Andefee
    Very good! I'm hooked!
    This is a great podcast. I am hooked! Learning a lot of things about North Korea that I did not know about either. Looking forward to more episodes!
  • Rminthebay
    Awesome story!
    Awesome story, really opens your eyes to how many interesting people/stories we're surrounded by if we just take a moment to listen!
  • hzachanon
    Great perspective
    A fascinating story that pulls the heartstrings but also hits the funny bone. Charles' provides a unique, heartbreaking, and courageous viewpoint; we hear a lot about N Korea and its dictator but less about its people. I look forward to more stories like Charles'! Fantastic podcast.
  • Jbizzle MyNizzle
    Great - worth listening to!
    Great new podcast!!
  • justinprichards
    Enjoyable and Informative
    This was a great first episode and I am looking forward to the 2nd to hear more of Charles' story. I enjoyed the recaps and appreciate the content. I'm excited to see how this podcast moves forward!
  • superexcited123
    Stellar Podcast
    What an incredible interview for the premier episode! Podcasts like these are why noise cancelling headphones exist- to soak up all the details, whether tiny or perspective changing.
  • Random.player
    Insightful and funny
    Great podcast. I learned quite a bit and even laughed (who knew Martin Lawrence could be considered a freedom fighter?!)
  • The Faj
    Great new podcast!
    Really interesting story from an unexpected situation. Looking forward to more episodes!
  • samantharoy
    Captivating!
    Charles has an incredible story to tell about his life in North Korea and I was captivated until the very end. I'll definitely be listening to future episodes. This is a great podcast and worth every second of your time.
  • kurbin1983
    Very relevant and well produced
    Listening to this podcast feels like I am part of the conversation with the guest. The story in the first episode is very unique and relevant because it illustrates a society standing on the other end of the political spectrum from democracy and should make all of us living in ours appreciate what we have that much more. This makes the podcast stand apart from all others out there. Well done!!!
  • benjshap
    Best Podcast (I Have) Ever Made!
    Seriously, of all the podcasts I've created... This is the best one!
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