The GIG Economy Podcast
Talks about our Gig Economy adventures and breaking down the Gig Economy News
The GIG Economy Podcast
Latest Episodes
Rideshare Stories Plus The Truth About Quests
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 showin...
New Rideshare Apps, Uber Lawsuits, And A Cop Hijacked An Uber And Nobody Blinked
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 t...
Uber And Amazon Keep Changing The Rules And Drivers Feel It
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. ...
DoorDash Sold A Condom Every 37 Seconds
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 conc...
Uber’s New Deductible Plan And Privacy Mistakes Can Cost You More Than Tips
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 ne...
