The GIG Economy Podcast

The Gig Economy Podcast
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Talks about our Gig Economy adventures and breaking down the Gig Economy News

  1. 18h ago

    Rideshare Stories Plus The Truth About Quests

    We would love to hear your feedback! We trade rideshare stories that range from hilarious to uncomfortable, then dig into why gig work incentives can feel like pocket change when gas prices spike. We also unpack viral gig worker outrage, robotaxi safety issues, and new data showing how many app workers still rely on SNAP and Medicaid to get by.  •unexpected connections that turn into tips and favorites  •handling profanity and chaos in the back seat  •Uber quests arriving late and paying very little per ride  •Lyft demand shifts and using heat zones to boost earnings  •a massive DoorDash DashLink route and why routing matters  •the cake pop incident and how public shaming can threaten jobs  •Waymo and Zoox test driver injuries from hard braking  •the cybercab business math including parking charging cleaning and insurance  •a delivery driver stabbed at a school after arriving late  •Atlanta driver pushback on Waymo and a proposed impact fee  •DoorDash liability questions after an alleged intoxicated driver crash  •GAO findings on SNAP Medicaid and the case for portable benefits  Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com  Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9  Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents  The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast? Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

  2. Aug 31

    New Rideshare Apps, Uber Lawsuits, And A Cop Hijacked An Uber And Nobody Blinked

    We would love to hear your feedback! We bounce from late-night gig work realities to the biggest rideshare and delivery headlines, including new apps trying to undercut Uber and Lyft with subscription-style pricing. We also dig into safety, automation, and data tracking, because the future of gig work looks a lot more monitored and a lot more algorithm driven.  • new rideshare competitor THROO entering New York City with a flat fee model  • subscription pricing trade-offs for drivers and riders  • insurance and liability questions when apps claim lower commissions  • Minneapolis alternatives and how local rules shape competition  • Uber Eats priority delivery lawsuit and why drivers may not even be told  • refunds, customer trust, and platform support frustrations  • police asking an Uber driver to help chase a suspect and the consent issue  • Amazon rural routes, dirt roads, and routing quality concerns  • Dutch regulators fining Uber over automated account suspensions and deactivations  • teen rides, live video streaming for parents, and drop-off rules for minors  • Tesla one-pedal driving and why some passengers feel nauseous  • robotaxis expanding and what approvals in Las Vegas could change  • FTC scrutiny of personalized pricing based on consumer data  Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com  Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9  Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents  The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast? Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

  3. Aug 24

    Uber And Amazon Keep Changing The Rules And Drivers Feel It

    We would love to hear your feedback! We trade real-world stories that show how gig work can feel great one day and quietly punish you the next. We also break down the latest Uber, Lyft, Amazon Flex, and delivery news that could change what jobs we accept and how we get paid.  • getting back into a school-year schedule while still chasing flexible gig work  • watching Lyft bonuses return and why we need to check quests more often  • receiving an unexpected Grubhub FTC check and what it relates to  • learning the hard way to inspect BabyQuip returns before the next delivery  • reacting to Uber exploring rides for kids ages 10 to 12 and why we would opt out  • talking through Australia’s minimum engaged-hour standards and added protections  • calling out Uber’s instant pay fee increase and who it hurts most  • reviewing Amazon Flex large vehicle blocks and a flashlight update for night deliveries  • tracking old Amazon Flex tip settlements and a quick detour into rewards promos  • unpacking Uber Eats drone plans, robotaxi growth, and what Waymo market share means  Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com  Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9  Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents  The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast? Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

  4. Aug 17

    DoorDash Sold A Condom Every 37 Seconds

    We would love to hear your feedback! We trade stories from the road and get honest about how quickly “flexible gig work” can start to feel like unpaid on-call labor. We also unpack the latest platform experiments, from delivery robots and awkward retail promos to surveillance concerns, new Amazon Flex verification, and what a California driver union could realistically change.  • a “reserved” BT Trucks route that shows up as no work and no pay  • why low transparency makes gig work feel like a job  • DoorDash offering drivers $5 to load a delivery robot  • questions about how far delivery robots really operate  • reported plans to use rideshare vehicles for license plate surveillance  • DoorDash Cringe Mart and what it says about demand and marketing  • a viral driver meltdown over a $2 order and why doubles hide no-tip deliveries  • multi-apping chaos when notifications explode at the worst time  • Amazon Flex delivery in a school bus and the real costs of fuel and vehicle choice  • Amazon Flex identity verification at warehouse pickup  • Stricter return scanning and what happens when you cannot return by 10am  • California drivers moving toward a union and whether an association model works better  • Amazon routing getting worse and using Spoke to cut doubling back  • Why using multiple map apps can save a route when one fails  Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com  Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9  Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents  The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast? Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

  5. Aug 10

    Uber’s New Deductible Plan And Privacy Mistakes Can Cost You More Than Tips

    We would love to hear your feedback! We bounce from chaotic delivery routes to the tech and policy changes that are quietly reshaping gig work. We talk through what drones, robots, and robotaxis could mean for driver income, safety, and privacy, plus the real math behind Uber’s new deductible option.  • Amazon routes stretching into high-mileage nights  • Better Trucks first impressions, unclear offer details, app reliability and Branch pay setup  • What a Waymo ride feels like, safety concerns and why it drives “herky jerky”  • Uber’s per-mile charge to reduce a $2,500 accident deductible, who it helps and when it adds up  • DoorDash viral case heading to trial, why privacy matters for drivers and content creators  • Why drones may fit DashMart and small items better than fast food  • Spark pickup changes that push drivers to load and secure orders themselves  • Cybercab talk, fleet ownership ideas, servicing logistics, and passenger security questions  • Waymo returning to freeway service, construction zones as the hard edge case  • Porch pirates, driveway drop-offs, and the unwritten rules of delivery etiquette  Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com  Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9  Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents  The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast? Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

  6. Aug 3

    How To Keep Earnings Steady With Flex Veho And BabyQuip

    We would love to hear your feedback! We trade notes on what it takes to keep gig income stable during a slow summer stretch, from stacking apps to chasing the right kind of delivery routes. We also break down the latest platform moves that hit drivers and customers at the same time, from new DoorDash fees to deactivation rules, AI support cuts, and robotaxi competition.  • juggling multiple gig apps when demand drops and forgetting to turn on key platforms  • Amazon-style routes that pay well when mileage and stop density line up  • Veho’s route posting system and why “unknowns” can be a dealbreaker  • BabyQuip rentals as a low-mileage side gig plus storage and seasonality trade-offs  • DoorDash’s new fee structure including distance-based fees and “farther away” labels  • NYC deactivation transparency rules getting blocked and what fair appeals could look like  • why dash cam timing and complaint details matter for driver defense  • how a filthy delivery bag changes customer trust even if the food is sealed  • a ring-camera child abuse case and the reality of always being on camera  • Uber cutting customer service staff while pushing AI and forcing hub relocation  • customers tracking drivers on stacked orders and when to unassign  • Waymo and Uber partnership tensions and the robotaxi app endgame  • Amazon cart tracking, wasted resources, and big-company inefficiency  Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com  Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9  Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents  The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast? Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

  7. Jul 27

    An Uber Passenger Caught A Driver Asleep On Full Self-Driving; The Porta Potty Karen Versus The Amazon Driver

    We would love to hear your feedback! We bounce from the messy reality of delivery routes to the bigger question of where gig work is headed as automation, app redesigns, and corporate consolidation keep shifting the ground under drivers. We break down what matters for safety, earnings, and basic respect, from self-driving controversies to how people treat workers in the wild.  • Amazon Flex route volatility and why it can feel like gambling  • Grubhub’s new start-stop button and why small UX changes matter  • Walmart Spark updates including tip visibility and readability concerns  • Uber passenger video alleging a Tesla driver slept on full self-driving  • Trust and liability questions around self-driving in rideshare  • Video chat vehicle inspections and what they do and do not verify  • Uber’s potential Delivery Hero acquisition and what consolidation means  • Porta potty confrontation video and why filming workers backfires  • Boston Dynamics robot dog delivery demo and practical flaws  • Curri building a driver pool and the trade-off between flexibility and commitment  • Waymo crash-rate headlines, benchmarking problems, and what “safer” means  • DoorDash tipping culture jokes and the “tip you on the app” reality  • Racist customer message story and donating the tip as a response Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com  Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9  Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents  The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast? Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

  8. Jul 20

    Waymo Called The Cops And The Driver Still Delivered

    We would love to hear your feedback! We react to a week of gig economy headlines that show how fast a normal shift can turn into a legal mess, a safety issue, or an app support disaster. We also debate what responsibility looks like when platforms, customers, and drivers all push risk onto someone else.  • Amazon Flex routes running long and small pay adjustments  • Uber terms of service changes and lawsuit funding disclosure  • Passenger safety and the road rage Uber clip  • Amazon delivery etiquette and when to hand off packages  • Dog renting app debate and how it compares to Wag or Rover  • Instacart NYC bonus pay and confusing adjustment screenshots  • Roadie cancellations, support failures, and unpaid time  • Waymo robotaxi chaos including vandalism, teens, and fireworks  • DoorDash driver hit during delivery and what accountability means  Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com  Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9  Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents  The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast? Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

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Talks about our Gig Economy adventures and breaking down the Gig Economy News

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  • Creator
    The Gig Economy Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    371
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The GIG Economy Podcast
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