The GIG Economy Podcast

72:00

The Final Ride

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/10/05

We would love to hear your feedback! We end the Gig Economy Podcast on our own terms, talking through why it is time to stop, even though nothing blew up, and why we still care enough to edit the final upload. We look back on what we built since 2017, swap real gig work lessons and stories, and remind ourselves the community keeps going even after the mic turns off. • deciding to end the show without drama and refusing to phone it in • remembering the early studio days, YouTube l...

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57:27

Take Pictures Of Your Cat For Uber Money and Uber...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/09/28

We would love to hear your feedback! We jump from real driver life and weekend earnings to the biggest gig economy headlines, where platforms promise improvements while safety, pay, and accountability remain messy. We also share a big update about the future of the show and ask you to help us send it off the right way. • first time grandparent excitement and life updates • weekend quests, bonuses and what a strong night looks like • Uber sexual assault litigation and the ba...

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63:04

Gas Prices Rise While Apps Tighten The Screws

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/09/21

We would love to hear your feedback! We swap real gig work stories that turn into a bigger talk about money, safety, and how quickly app rules change. We dig into quests, tips, lost-item headaches, new verification tech, rising gas prices, and why strategy matters more than ever. • air conditioning repair costs and the reality of “comfort expenses” while working • Uber Teen rides and how drivers sometimes miss the label • quest bonus payouts and what “$2 a ride” really mean...

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58:49

Rideshare Stories Plus The Truth About Quests

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/09/14

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...

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63:44

New Rideshare Apps, Uber Lawsuits, And A Cop Hijacked...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/08/31

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 drive...

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61:34

Uber And Amazon Keep Changing The Rules And Drivers...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/08/24

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...

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66:56

DoorDash Sold A Condom Every 37 Seconds

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/08/17

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...

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63:34

Uber’s New Deductible Plan And Privacy Mistakes Can...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/08/10

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 lik...

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64:15

How To Keep Earnings Steady With Flex Veho And BabyQuip

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/08/03

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 th...

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66:49

An Uber Passenger Caught A Driver Asleep On Full...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/07/27

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 wh...

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64:10

Waymo Called The Cops And The Driver Still Delivered

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/07/20

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&nbs...

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60:48

How To Mix Gigs When Demand Drops, DoorDash Notes...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/07/13

We would love to hear your feedback! We trade real gig work stories that show how weird and unpredictable the road can get, from loud rideshare passengers to Amazon route mistakes that destroy your timing. We also break down gig economy news on surveillance pricing, driver pay transparency, and why the numbers behind “insurance fees” still raise serious questions. • handling awkward rider conversations without getting pulled into drama • mixing rideshare, food delivery, Walmart S...

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62:49

Uber's Latest Safety Scare, Amazon Delivery Fails &...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/07/06

We would love to hear your feedback! We trade war stories from the road and unpack how app design, customer expectations, and bad incentives turn normal deliveries into avoidable chaos. We also dig into bigger gig economy shifts like Waymo stepping away from Uber in Phoenix, DoorDash moving deeper into on-demand delivery, and a frightening Uber safety story involving a child taken to JFK. • back-in-studio reset after a disastrous livestream and tech glitches • Pensacola trip recap...

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58:23

The Waymo Car Needs A Water Cannon, The Best of the...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/06/30

We would love to hear your feedback! We unpack how gig workers get squeezed from every direction, from sudden app deactivations to new fees that punish you for needing your own money sooner. We also trade stories about self-driving car chaos, towing and ticket headaches, and the small habits that keep multi-apping from turning into a mess. • Spark driver deactivated after completing an order, stuck in repeated identity and insurance appeals • Practical advice for escalation, persi...

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65:20

Uber’s Share Keeps Rising And Drivers Feel It

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/06/22

We would love to hear your feedback! We bounce from real-world glitches to big platform moves, focusing on how drivers get squeezed when apps fail, pricing gets murky, and decisions have to happen fast. We question the gaps in transparency across Uber, DoorDash, Walmart delivery partnerships, and even robotaxis, then trade practical ways to protect your time and your safety. • DoorDash outage fallout, including late orders and closed restaurants • How many orders does DoorDash pr...

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91:23

Real-Time Gig Work Strategies On DoorDash Uber Eats...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/06/15

We would love to hear your feedback! We go live while running real deliveries, fighting through a storm, tech issues, and the chaos of multi-apping on DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Along the way, we break down miles, pay, app quirks, and the small mistakes that can tank a shift or save it. • streaming a real shift with weather, road hazards, and app glitches • Why long-distance food delivery can kill profit with deadhead miles • using dollars-per-mile rules to decline t...

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61:51

Who Really Controls The Ride: Drivers, Riders, Or The...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/06/08

We would love to hear your feedback! We trade real stories from the road and break down how small app details can make or break your night, from reservation pressure to what CarPlay leaves out. Then we move through the week’s biggest gig economy headlines, including new rideshare safety rules, tip trust problems, and why grocery delivery keeps shifting across platforms. • night driving challenges and why visibility matters • Uber reservation screens and where to find the pickup t...

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54:40

Gig Work’s Biggest Perk Is Becoming Its Biggest...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/06/01

We would love to hear your feedback! We bounce from a major union milestone for rideshare drivers to the everyday grind of app glitches, background checks, and pay that keeps sliding. We also dig into delivery fees that turn small orders into big bills, Gen Z jumping into gig work, and what self-driving cars and safety stories mean for the road ahead. • Massachusetts rideshare drivers forming the first US rideshare union and what negotiations could change • Why higher driver pay ...

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62:27

Uber's $10 Billion Robotaxi Bet | Are Human Drivers...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/05/25

We would love to hear your feedback! We trade real road stories from St Louis and Grand Rapids, then zoom out to the bigger shift as Uber pours $10 billion into robotaxis while Waymo keeps scaling on its own. Along the way, we dig into gig worker basics like bathroom access, easy side income disappearing, and how AI is already being used to scam riders with fake damage claims. • Using Lyft promos and credits to cut ride costs • Driving around major events when road closures break geofences a...

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58:29

Uber And DoorDash Built A Business Around...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2026/05/18

We would love to hear your feedback! We track how gig platforms chase predictable revenue through subscriptions and premium customers while drivers still eat the chaos of gas prices, bad estimates, and the algorithm. We also swap stories that sound funny at first, then land on the same point: trust and safety break fast when platforms and people cut corners. • Uber One, DashPass, and Instacart subscriptions are driving earnings despite inflation • Why “big spenders” matter more t...

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