The GIG Economy Podcast
Talks about our Gig Economy adventures and breaking down the Gig Economy News
Podcasting since 2017 • 338 episodes
The GIG Economy Podcast
Latest Episodes
DoorDash “Desperation Score” Claims, Uber vs Lyft Prices & Gig Work in 2026 | Ep 284
Ep 284 News LinksWe break down a wild start to 2026: rumors of a DoorDash “desperation score,” shifting incentives across Uber...
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Half-Million-Dollar Car, Two-Dollar DoorDash Order, What Could Go Wrong? | Ep 283
Follow Steve at ridesharerodeo.comWe trade holiday greetings and dive straight into autonomous vehicle hype versus reality, then tackle flooded delivery markets, “Dash Now for all,” and a bold pro...
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Gig Economy Chaos: Viral Delivery Drama, AI Pricing, Waymo Missteps, and Uber’s Latest Twists | Ep 282
Ep 282 News LinksWe go solo and cover a wild delivery sabotage caught on camera, the real risks couriers face, Instacart’s shi...
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Uber Ad Targeting, Package Scams, DoorDash Hack & More | Gig News | Ep 281
Ep 281 News LinksTwo hosts dig into the latest gig economy twists: Uber’s targeted ads built on trip insights, DoorDash accoun...
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Gig Economy Chaos: Dave Ramsey Uber Warning, Hero Uber Driver, DoorDash Scandal | Ep 280
We tear into the hidden math of gig work, from bonuses that look great on paper to car notes that choke your margins. A spill, a triple batch, a Lyft perk change, and a Waymo near a felony stop all point to the same lesson: treat this like a bu...
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