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Driving You Crazy

Let’s talk transportation, traffic, transit and what’s driving you crazy as you try to get from here to there, no matter how you do it. Longtime Denver traffic expert Jayson Luber looks at the big issues in transportation, traffic, transit and whatever is driving you crazy. Come join us on the road well traveled!
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Episodes

E73 - Enjoy boats buddy

The investigation in to the Uber car fatal crash continues in Arizona and some preliminary finding have leaked out. Real estate could be flip flopped on its head when we get self driving cars. One lady experienced some extreme pain at the pump. One passenger wasn’t satisfied with the air vent on the plane and wanted some fresh air. Sleeping pods could be coming to your next overnight flight. Expedia’s hotel and travel study is here and the eucalyptus road flare.All that and more on the Driving Y...

May 09, 201838 minEp. 113

E72 - This is the home of the ORIGINAL Pedestrian Advocate!

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, that must be the reason 9News stole Joseph’s moniker and used it in a story. We discuss both the stealing and the story. There are so many stories of long commutes, what about great commutes. We have the list. Please Norway, no roundabout sex this year. The need for truckers is getting serious, enough so that more money is coming their way. The lost, hungry driver hauling chips and rock, paper, scissors is the new way to survive traffic. All that and ...

May 02, 201841 minEp. 112

E71 - No one can be trusted fully

Amazon continues to take over the world by delivering stuff right to your car. Thankfully not while you are driving. How would filling up be with just one choice of gas. Would you buy a standing room only seat on any airline? One woman with the nearly perfect parking scam. The Uber scooter and what are the strangest things left at airport security? Check your mouth. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or...

Apr 25, 201843 minEp. 111

E70 - As if driving didn’t include enough dangers already

There is a new app that promotes the ability to know when the light is going to turn green but some think it could make lazy drivers even lazier. Why do people hang racist signs over roads? Egregious toll violators could now be felons. SOme people in one city are painting the curb so they can park legally. One homeowner is really tired of people parking close to his driveway so he did something about it and all the driving superstitions we have. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast...

Apr 18, 201848 minEp. 110

E69 - Hearing that news, one metro area traffic anchor said, duh!

One listener wants me to make a plea to everyone who drives, stay out of the left lane. What is the top cost of owning a car? There are new services popping up that act as Uber for kids. Jayson went to the Denver Auto Show and shares his thoughts. What at the top 10 airlines and gravity wins again. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephden...

Apr 11, 201850 minEp. 109

E68 - Who is pouring Coco Puffs and milk in this pothole?

A review and recap of what it is like to ride the Amtrak from Denver to Glenwood Springs. Where do we go now after the Uber pedestrian death. What are the most and least distracted driving cities. Good, practical advice the next time you catch a flight. The latest and greatest technology to keep roads from forming potholes and the odd stuff left in Uber’s last year. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or...

Apr 04, 201850 minEp. 108

E67 - Ma'am, will you please get your feet off the tray table

How are the airlines going to stop killing pets on their planes? A major setback for self driving cars after an Uber kills a pedestrian. Have you wondered how much gas is left in the hose at the pump? The unreal reward give to one uncouth passenger. Victoria Australia has an outrageous penalty for driving and using a phone. And the new commuting card game that is all the rage on Kickstarter. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twi...

Mar 21, 201846 minEp. 107

E66 - They are getting my gas I left in the hose

Are bike lanes more dangerous than just riding in the street? We discuss one interesting opinion column saying just that. Maybe it is time to ban pets from airplanes. We’ll explain why. Plus gas saving tips that just don’t work, how not to show up to your wedding, where not to take a selfie on a cruise ship, the all new all Tesla rideshare company and the serious money you can make as a beggar on the streets of Dubai. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPo...

Mar 14, 201844 minEp. 106

E65 - Put back the jack

The airline restrictions are getting a little tight don’t you think? If you hate driving in snow there is a self driving car for that. United Airlines is trying a new way to get you on their planes. Would you sleep on a hotel type bus from town to town? What are the top concerns for truck drivers and we open up the mail bag to answer a question from a listener on the road. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Tra...

Mar 07, 201854 minEp. 105

E64 - Don’t Be Gama In The Land Of Lama

Is ride sharing companies the main reason there is congestion on our roads? Why the tourism minister in Uganda wants you to watch their daily traffic jams when you get to the capitol city. The Georgia idea to create a truckers only highway. And the funny road signs from Northern India. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Producti...

Feb 28, 201850 minEp. 104

E63 - The airline passenger world has lost all decorum

We have several unbelievable examples of people behaving badly on planes including a kid who terrorize an over the Atlantic flight. The chronic problem of left lane drivers, will it ever end? And the next time your train is delayed you could enjoy a free drink. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jaz...

Feb 21, 201848 minEp. 103

E62 - You have so many other options other than flushing your hamster down the toilet

We have another ridiculous and tragic story of an emotional support animal and an unwilling airline to let it fly. Is the only way to get people to ride the bus is to let let ride it for free? BART trains in San Francisco think you need a color reminder that you should let that pregnant lady sit in your seat. There is an app in development that could diagnose your car trouble and keep you on the road. What are the best apps to use when you want to buy a new or used car. All that and more on the ...

Feb 13, 201843 minEp. 102

E61 - How many plumbers does it take to fix an airplane toilet?

Should it be against the law to give the police the finger? There is a fight determining just that. What are the most congested cities and the worst trucker bottlenecks? Is it cheaper to use Uber/Lyft or own your own car? Depends on where you live. Ford is selling lots and lots of Navigators and how many plumbers does it take to fix an airplane bathroom? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.faceboo...

Feb 07, 201847 minEp. 101

E60 - Flight attendants never like it when you get lippy

Pets on planes are a problem for some people. It is a problem for airlines when people try to bring their emotional support peacock on the plane. Infrastructure money is heading to the states. How much do the states need to pony up? One woman can’t stop trying to sneak on planes and another gets lippy to a flight attendant. Both are frowned upon. And would you ride the bus if you were paid to do it? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jay...

Jan 31, 201848 minEp. 100

E59 - It's Denver, we put saddles on a lot of different things

Jayson had a fun back and forth with a transit only twitter follower who didn’t like his bus lane story. The top 10 stolen cars in 2017. Will lower speeds in Portland save lives? They think so. Are you a person who has to pull all the way up to the car in front of you at a traffic light? You don’t have to. And you’ll be surprised to find out what is one of the most dangerous jobs in New Zealand. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson:...

Jan 25, 201846 minEp. 99

E58 - Doesn't it matter how smart the person is?

The Consumer Electronics show in Las vegas is over but the Detroit Auto Show is in full swing. What are the hits and misses from both. Solid techniques to drive on snow and icy roads. Legislators across the country are proposing new driving laws. What is that lady eating on this bus? And the song that could become the unofficial theme for this podcast called traffic. It is an instant classic. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: tw...

Jan 18, 201848 minEp. 98

E57 - With a name that could be mistaken for a Starbucks order...

It’s a new year and we will see higher gas prices. How would the Pope drive if the Pope would drive? Details about a spud-tacular crash. California wants to go all emission free vehicles. It’s the end of the road for many car models. And the car one of the worst people in the history of the world owned is going up for auction. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy ...

Jan 10, 201843 minEp. 97

E56 - My suggestion to you Donny is that you should never drive on E470

One driver wants us to get him out of paying penalties for not paying the tolls as he thinks he can drive on a toll road and pay the bill when he wants. We set him straight. Is infrastructure spending coming to your road? Coins is one way to pay for a car. The pros and cons of driving shoes and should your self driving car be programmed to save your life or someone else’s life? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denve...

Jan 04, 201845 minEp. 96

E55 - No Garry, not everyone agrees

Jayson’s third grade daughter brought home some homework that deals with transportation and it is ridiculous. He straightens it all out but gets so worked up it drew lots of attention from the newsroom. One driver decided to help out public works as an unofficial employee. A guy found his car he lost in a parking lot… 20 years later. Can you pass an Australian driver’s test? And a quick appearance from Lisa Hidalgo. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodc...

Dec 20, 201744 minEp. 95

E54 - Now that is a tough toll to swallow

Toll roads are popping up like daisies across the country and one place out east is charging $40 to drive it. Speaking of tolls, the Aurora Sentinel thinks all Colorado highways should be tolled. The reindeer cam is all the rage in Norway. What are you supposed to do when you see an emergency vehicle but you are stopped in a hard to move out of the way spot. And Tom Brady to the rescue! All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter....

Dec 13, 201742 minEp. 94

E53 - Don’t hate me because I am driving a rental with Jersey plates

If your minivan can’t go 160 mph, why does your speedometer go that high? The latest crosswalk technology… one that levitates. Hear all about the only non-distracted driving coffee mug. Volvo has a new program where you can subscribe to your car that offers lots of new benefits over leasing one. And what are the best apps for a road trip. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLube...

Dec 06, 201742 minEp. 93

E52 - It is simply time for drivers to move on

Common courtesy dictates giving up your seat to the elderly but one guy says no way. In a world of driverless cars what happens to motorcycles? Police in Delhi has the top excuses given to get out of a ticket. How cooking on the road has changed for truckers over the years. We have the list of the top 10 most expensive cars in the world. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuber...

Nov 29, 201742 minEp. 92

E51 - If you're stopped & you're playing pokemon go.... poke away

Happy Thanksgiving! When is the worst and best time to travel? Uber hired some downright bad people to drive you around town. One driver in Vancouver took distracted driving to a new level. The service that calls itself the Air BnB for cars. Jayson’s saga with buying new tires and helpful advice when and when not to take a selfie. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTraffic...

Nov 22, 201746 minEp. 91

E50 - I'm fifty...... fifty episodes old

We start the 50th episode with Ferry McFerryface. We talk cheating on a plane, hyperloop light coming to take you away, a guy who got a ticket for honking at a cop, the nex Chicago tax on ridesharing and is radio in cars dead? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into fi...

Nov 15, 201743 minEp. 90

E49 - These predictors should slow their roll a little bit

Did the clock in your car change automatically with the time change? The unique problem for Mexico City bus drivers. Fossil fuel cars are on notice of their extinction. One guy tried to cool off in his car in the worst possible way. The way billboards are changing and what is hypermiling? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Produ...

Nov 08, 201738 minEp. 89

E48 - Who is Joseph Lynch?

With co-host Joseph Peters on sick leave, Denver7 anchor Nicole Brady fills in this week. Nicole and Jayson talk about minor crashes that happened to them this week. They also ask the question, is it better to park front in or back in. Also, how young is too young to ride the public bus and the best places in the world from a man who visited every country on the globe. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic...

Oct 28, 201743 minEp. 88

E47 - Is that a therapy turkey on this airplane?

The adventure that was a trip to Florida. Also, they coyote stuck in the grill of a car, people say they want more toll lanes, an interview with a guy who dresses up as a car seat and the visitor from the future who was drunk in the present. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensoun...

Oct 18, 201754 minEp. 87

E46 - Have some patience Bro

Digital maps are great for drivers but they are bad for neighborhoods. It is better to ride in a train than outside a train. Pizza delivery by drone? Jobs that are better done by robots. 8 year olds aren’t good choices when you are drunk and looking for a driver. Can you really save time speeding in a city and we introduce you to the Barnacle. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/Jayso...

Oct 04, 201738 minEp. 86

E45 - Just call me the Crackler & don't you know, not all heroes wear capes

The great quest for Cracklin Oat Bran is real! We have the story of the biker imitating a Panda. Truck drivers are having their moment. North Korea has no money left for parking. Electronic speed limit signs, a dumb tourist driver and the mail bag. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy or https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic/ Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 P...

Sep 27, 201741 minEp. 85

E44 - When you treat people like idiots, they’ll behave like idiots

The Hyperloop is coming to Colorado! Did you ever wonder how Google gets all that traffic data? Free Uber in one town if you stay in that town. Traffic is better without any traffic signals says one designer. The newspaper reading bus driver and the guy who would have been much better off if he just stopped and turned around. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy J...

Sep 20, 201752 minEp. 84
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