Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Armchair Anonymous: Spring Break
Apr 3, 2026
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Steven (caller)
Guest
Caller from Bahrain (unnamed in transcript)
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Katie (caller)
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Mary (caller)
Steven, a Boston caller who escaped a risky Dominican Republic condo; an unnamed listener calling from Bahrain who teaches abroad and recalls a brutal Appalachian Trail hike; Katie, a teacher who got hilariously stuck in a cruise water slide; and Mary, who survived being struck by an Uber in Fort Lauderdale. They trade tense escapes, travel misadventures, weathering wild hikes, and awkward public mishaps.
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College Birthday Hit By Uber On A1A
- Mary was hit by an Uber minivan while crossing A1A in Fort Lauderdale and woke up on asphalt with a concussion and 12 staples in her head.
- She was sober, transported to Broward County trauma center, discharged same day, and later sued under Florida no-fault rules with a local lawyer's help.
Medical Aftermath And Hit And Run Confession
- After the collision Mary was treated for a concussion, cracked head, bruises and had 12 staples in the back of her head, then returned to the hotel and continued sober for the rest of spring break.
- The Uber involved left the scene; witnesses spotted a front-seat passenger later at a bar who said he thought Mary had died.
Document Sobriety And Injuries After An Accident
- When you're involved in an accident, don't assume intoxication is the default explanation; Mary emphasized her blood alcohol level was zero and being sober helped her legally and medically.
- Insist on medical scans and involve family so injuries are properly documented.