All In The Delivery

EP 122 - The Power of Positivity in the Workplace

Summary
In this episode of All in the Delivery, hosts Dave and Nomad share personal updates, discuss work experiences, reflect on recent hurricanes, and dive into nostalgic music memories. The conversation flows from light-hearted banter about weddings and work challenges to deeper social commentary on current events and personal reflections on aging and music. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the impact of technology on human experiences, particularly in the context of social media and live events. They share personal anecdotes about rediscovering joy through dance and the importance of positivity in the workplace, highlighting the uplifting presence of Russell, the dancing UPS man. The discussion also delves into the future of their podcast, including plans for a revamped Patreon, and concludes with memorable stories from listeners about their interactions with customers, showcasing the unique and often humorous experiences in delivery work.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates10:30 Work Experiences and Challenges19:09 Hurricane Reflections and Social Commentary27:15 Nostalgia and Music Memories34:51 The Impact of Technology on Human Experience37:09 Rediscovering Joy Through Dance40:44 Celebrating Positivity in the Workplace46:46 The Future of the Podcast and Patreon Plans57:16 Memorable Customer Interactions and Stories
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EP 121 - Skanking Our Way Downtown

In this episode, the hosts catch up on personal updates, discuss the evolution of football and player safety, share their musical discoveries related to the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and delve into humorous topics like the 'rusty trombone' and the mystery of 'poop boxes.' They also highlight the challenges faced by female drivers in the industry and reflect on their work experiences and challenges. In this episode, the hosts share humorous and insightful stories ranging from a unique take on an 'oil change' to heartfelt tributes for sports legends like Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose. They discuss the thrilling journey of the Mets in the baseball playoffs and engage in a fun segment about fictional characters as helpers, followed by wild animal encounters experienced during their delivery jobs.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up03:04 The Evolution of Football and Player Safety06:02 Personal Updates: Work and Play11:59 Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Musical Discoveries18:04 Understanding the Rusty Trombone22:00 The Mystery of Poop Boxes28:02 Shoutout to Female Drivers32:02 Work Week Reflections and Challenges44:35 The Oil Change Story54:41 Tributes to Sports Legends01:01:39 Baseball Playoffs and Mets' Journey01:12:21 Fictional Helpers and Wild Animal Encounters
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EP 120 - Cam Sowa

In this episode, the hosts share personal updates, discuss their experiences with new routes, and reflect on the evolution of their jobs in the delivery industry. They touch on the challenges of weather, memorable stories from their careers, and the importance of safety regulations. The conversation also highlights the community aspect of their podcast and the journey they've taken together. In this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of inward and forward-facing cameras in trucks, highlighting potential violations of Article VI. They also celebrate the contributions of women drivers in the industry. The conversation shifts to feel-good movies, with each host sharing their favorites, including 'The Big Lebowski' and 'Rudy.' The episode concludes with a fun question of the week, asking listeners where they would deliver in a fictional world, leading to creative and humorous responses.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates06:02 Transitioning to New Routes and Experiences12:06 The Evolution of the Job and Technology17:59 Weather Challenges and Regional Differences24:01 Memorable Stories and Experiences30:01 The Importance of Safety and Regulations36:01 The Podcast Journey and Community Engagement55:16 Inward and Forward-Facing Cameras in Trucks58:22 Article VI Violations and Truck Regulations01:01:57 Shoutout to Women Drivers01:03:42 Feel-Good Movies and Personal Favorites01:16:00 Question of the Week: Fictional Delivery Locations
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EP 119 - The Lighthearted & Serious Side of Life

In this episode of All In The Delivery, Dave and Luke discuss various topics, including a spider encounter, seatbelt habits, and the return of the podcast. They also talk about the news of Linkin Park releasing a new song with their new singer Emily Armstrong. Dave shares his emotional connection to Chester Bennington and his hesitation about the new singer's performance of the band's older songs.  With the QOTW, the hosts discuss various incidents and experiences their listeners had while making deliveries.  They share stories about encountering naked customers, witnessing drug busts, and delivering to sketchy trailer parks. The conversation also touches on the topic of school shootings and the need for proactive measures to prevent such tragedies. The hosts express their opinions on gun laws and the challenges of replacing lead singers in bands. Overall, the conversation is a mix of lighthearted and serious topics.
 
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Update06:22 Spider Encounter and Seatbelt Habits19:28 Reflecting on the History of the Podcast27:04 Excitement about Linkin Park's New Album38:30 Unusual Incidents and Experiences in Delivery42:30 Addressing School Shootings and Gun Laws56:07 Challenges of Replacing Lead Singers in Bands
 
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EP 118 - The Importance of Proper Working Conditions

Summary
In this conversation, Dave and Nomad discuss various topics, including their recent vacations, their children's haircuts, and the upcoming college football season. They also touch on the issue of UPS drivers working in extreme heat without air conditioning in their trucks. The conversation highlights the importance of providing proper working conditions for employees and the need for the company to fulfill its contractual obligations to provide trucks with air conditioning. The conversation covers various topics related to the challenges faced by delivery drivers, including the need for better ventilation in trucks, the dangers of heat exhaustion, and the lack of action taken by the company to address these issues. The hosts also discuss the QOTW which brings humorous and interesting things packages might say if they could talk.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Excitement04:14 Vacations and Children's Haircuts08:47 A Makeshift Seinfeld Episode15:04 Excitement for College Football21:14 UPS Falling Behind on Air Conditioning27:06 The Importance of Proper Working Conditions29:11 Challenges Faced by Delivery Drivers30:37 The Need for Better Ventilation in Trucks33:18 Heat Exhaustion and the Lack of Action36:12 Humorous and Interesting Package Messages
 
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EP 117 - Dusty & Chelsae

In this episode, the hosts are joined by guests Dusty and Chelsea. They discuss various topics, including being a stay-at-home mom, working as a night shift nurse, and a dog bite incident. The hosts share personal anecdotes and engage in lighthearted banter throughout the episode. Also of course the QOTW!
 
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EP 116 - Shenanigans

On episode 116 of AITD, Dave gets asked a question from his son that leaves him at a crossroads for a decision, Luke's hometown is on TMZ, the Olympics this year had some wild moments, a new segment called Disgruntled Dialogue gets introduced and of course the question of the week!
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EP 115 - Nate McCagg

On episode 115 of AITD, the boys welcome back their former producer, Dave's cousin, Nate! We sit down with Nate to discuss what he's been up to during the hiatus, work stuff, map function no longer there, the question of the week and more! 
 
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EP 114 - The "Historic" Contract

On Episode 114 of AITD, the boys are talking about the somewhat "historic" contract, layoffs and of course the question of the week. 
 
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EP 113 - A Little Hawk Tuah To Start Things Off

The boys are back! Dave and Luke kick things off with letting everyone know what's been going on personally, what the listeners can expect going forward, Luke's love with Hawk Tuah and more!
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