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As we swing through the maze of the gig economy, this rollercoaster ride of an episode is packed with both heartwarming and hard-hitting stories. I'm sharing the scoop on scoring birthday freebies and the importance of human connection, like when Larry drove a determined young man to a job interview. But it's not all sunshine and freebies—we're tackling the contentious debate over driver safety and wage regulations in Minneapolis, with giants like Uber threatening to take their ball and leave the playground.
Navigating the gig economy's seas can be like wrestling an octopus, and we're here to share our playbook. From the comedic mishap of a tire inflation misadventure to the murky waters of Instacart's new terms of service, we're dissecting the power plays between gig workers and the platforms they rely on. Prepare to chuckle and ponder as we take you through the tech side of shopping apps, and don't miss out on the quirky tales of multi-apping delivery drivers. We get candid about the ethical dilemmas faced by delivery drivers, including the controversial refusal to deliver a Plan B pill order, sparking a debate on the intersection of personal beliefs and professional responsibilities.
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Episode #154 Sexy time in a uber, driver accepts all no tip orders. Guess what happens?
Episode #153 B-side: Jeff's Journey: From DoorDash Driver to Gig Economy Critic
Episode #152 Grubhub can open your garage, 10k to some doordash drivers, and is 25% tip a good tip?
Episode #151 B-side with Eric from Michigan, Defender of Freedom, and a casino master!
Episode #150 New doordash zones, uber shows us ads in the app, and renting out your car for uber.
Episode 149: B-Side with Red: Gamifying the Gig Economy with an Innovative App
Episode #148 Gig work is a dirty word, Uber Car seat, and bonus protection
Episode #147 Background checks are taking longer, Uber may pull out of Minnesota, and lots of people became Top Dasher overnight.
Episode #146 Uber Teen, Black Wolf, DoorDash Sued For $1billion
Episode #145 B-Side with Jason of Drivetowin13. Turo business owner and gig extraordinary
Episode #144 One star review for crystal meth, New Uber Quest goals are terrible, and how to get good tips.
Episode #143 The B-side with Chris who optimizes the Lyft streaks to make the most money
Episode #142 Delivering male sex toys, food delivery safety, and no more surge?
Episode #141 John tells Doordash to kick rocks and dominates Walmart Spark
Episode #140 Lyft's new CEO, Drug testing for Uber, and a driver rejects 11k rides in one month.
Episode #139 Across the Pond with Janet: Navigating the Gig Economy as an Uber Driver in New Zealand
Episode #138 Jason might rent a tesla, Doordash driver delivered a pig head and uber shut down.
Bonus Episode Can an app guarantee your earnings as a gig worker? Solo can!
Episode #137 John was an amazing full time gig worker but has given it up to follow his entrepreneurial dream
Episode #136's Unfortunate Stories of Business Frustrations, featuring an Uber Entrepreneur's 180k Bust, Unfair Deactivations, and Red Robin's Missing Drinks
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