Rideshare Rodeo Podcast
462 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsA weekly podcast focusing on the gig-economy news, interviews, insights, stories from the road, and much more! Covering everything ’Rideshare’ and ’Delivery’ via on-demand apps (Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Grubhub, Instacart, UberEats, and all other gig worker platforms). From gig app workers to company CEO’s, everyone passes through the Rideshare Rodeo podcast. Find us on all social media platforms & daily gig-economy news via RideshareRodeo.com. Podcast drops weekly on Tuesday & Friday. Tuesday is the original Ridehsare Rodeo podcast. Friday podcast is the weekly gig discussion with a great panel. Subscribe to Rideshare Rodeo podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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#317 | Uber alcohol delivery is NOT necessarily legal
January 19, 2024 19:33 - 1 hour - 108 MB[R3] Rideshare Rodeo Roundtable (episode 317) This week I am joined by Kim, John, Shiana, and Tom - to discuss Uber, Drizly, Instacart and if delivering alcohol on the Uber platform is legal? ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#316 | Politics vs. App Based Gig Workers
January 16, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 316) This week I am joined by Vinny Kuzz (Rideshare Garage YouTube channel link below). Topics: Gig Worker Prop22 vs. Seattle "PayUp" legislation Delivery apps were caught in the rideshare legislation crosshairs Department of Labor Rule addressing Independent Contractor status Doordash, Uber, Gig apps in 2024 If Independent Contractor status is being challenged which will effect 65+ million Americans, why not require "Salary" jobs to the same test .::...
#315 | DoorDash, Uber vs. Department of Labor Rule Change
January 12, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB[R3] Rideshare Rodeo Roundtable (episode 315) This week I am joined by Kim, Shiana, and Tom - to discuss everything going on at the DOL regarding Independent Contractors. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#314 | Gig App Workers Driver Rights
January 11, 2024 20:06 - 1 hour - 111 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 314) Topics: If you are a gig worker and want to remain an Independent Contractor, please check out this website and it will email your congressman for you (https://driverrights.org) Federal Department of Labor Rule Change (with 'ACTING' Secretary Julie Su) Onboard to all the apps in your market ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#313 | Biden’s DOL Rule Change vs. Gig App Workers
January 09, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 313) This week lets discuss: Golden Age of Gig Worker… OVER or being REDEFINED Utah Gig Worker Senate Bill 233 (portable benefits) Kroger vs. Instacart for the SNAP benefits program Biden Administration has broke the "Constitution" by keeping Julie Su as 'Acting' Secretary of Labor (even her own party won't endorse her) ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#312 | UPS Roadie, Curri, Fetch and other courier work in 2024
January 04, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 312) The Last Mile, a weekly discussion of gig app life: Fetch Delivery App Curri Winter 2024 UPS Roadie App ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#311 | Doordash and Uber workers in 2024
January 02, 2024 19:59 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 311) This week lets discuss: WELCOME TO 2024 Issues facing the gig economy Succeeding gig app platforms in the new year BE CAREFUL: things to watch for as the year begins ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#310 | Legislation & Illegal Gig App Over-saturation in 2024
December 26, 2023 17:56 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 310) This week lets discuss: Gig App over-saturation New York City Gig App Minimum Wage Law Looking back on 2023 Looking forward towards 2024 Legislation and Illegal app onboarding ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#309 | Doordash vs. Labor Laws and Regulations in 2024
December 19, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 309) This week lets discuss: Rideshare Rodeo website is live Curri long haul HoTShoT deliveries Para Pulse in live nationwide My DoorDash experiment .:: Forbes article on UBER by Len Sherman ::. [complete article] ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#308 | DoorDash removing upfront tipping option for customers
December 15, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: DoorDash nightmare in New York City Illegal Immigrants are using others accounts and ruining the delivery space all over the country DoorDash removing upfront tipping and other features in many markets over the next few weeks ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#307 | FREE Rideshare Rides On Fure (w/CEO Rudy Ferraz)
December 12, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 307) This week I am joined by CEO/Founder of Fure, Rudy Ferraz, and CMO Kathy. Lets discuss what is coming from Fure, and their upcoming launch in March 2024. .:: Check out Fure Rideshare ::. https://www.fure.cab ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#306 | Doordash New York City Minimum Wage Explained
December 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: New York City NEW minimum wage for Doordash, UberEats, & Grubhub UberTeen, its time to make this option iLLEGAL! ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#305 | Amazon Flex vs. BETTER last mile delivery apps
December 07, 2023 19:05 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBTHE LAST MiLE (episode 28) This week on 'THE LAST MiLE': let's talk about websites that have "LOAD BOARD" offers available for delivery by Independent Contractors. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#304 | DoorDash Dashing in Paradise (w/Dasher Life Hawaii)
December 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 304) This week I am joined by Ron (Dasher Life Hawaii). Ron is a DoorDash Dasher who works the Honolulu, Oahu market. Dashing in Hawaiian paradise. .:: Find Ron (Dasher Life Hawaii) on YouTube ::. https://www.youtube.com/@DasherLifeHawaii ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#303 | DoorDash & other gig apps in 2023
December 01, 2023 17:15 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: DoorDash in 2023 London Black Cabs on the Uber app Gig apps during the holidays & Bigfoot revealed ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#302 | California Labor Law AB5 Explained (w/Karen Anderson)
November 30, 2023 17:30 - 2 hours - 240 MBThis episode features Karen Anderson, Repeal AB5 expert. Reacting to my interview with Veena Dubal, Pro AB5 expert. I have never done a reaction video to a full piece, join us in this conversation. ** .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo
#301 | W2 Employment vs. App Based Gig Work
November 28, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 298) With the economy being extremely weak. This week I discuss: College vs. Trade School, W2 vs. Gig Work, Independent Contractors in 2024. Lets discuss. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#300 | Doordash and Uber in 2024 (w/Sergio Avedian)
November 21, 2023 15:32 - 1 hour - 101 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 300) This week I am joined by Sergio Avedian (Host Show Me The Money Club and Lead contributor at The Rideshare Guy). We discuss gig work in 2023, and looking forward at 2024. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#299 | DoorDash ’Tipping’ Culture, or ’Bidding’ Culture
November 17, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: Gig app worker tipping or bidding Uber, Drizzly, Alcohol Delivery DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, GrubHub, Instacart challenges in 2024 ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#298 | Doordash catering failing better options available
November 16, 2023 16:51 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 298) With DoorDash catering failing nationwide, new catering options are popping up everywhere. Lets discuss. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#297 | DoorDash, Uber Eats, instacart, YouTube, & Podcasting
November 14, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 297) This week we talk with Hector & Matt about their new podcast, "Nobody's Favorite Podcast". How gig app work is going for them on a year-to-year comparison, and what is next in their journey. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#296 | DoorDash is changing the rules, for Dashers and Customers
November 10, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: Doordash making platform changes & losing customers Uber & Lyft rideshare mess in Massachusetts Gig Companies use media to launch products over and over Instacart loses $2billion in quarter 3 reports Tesla battery challenge ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#295 | Bungii, Roadie, Curri, and other last mile delivery driver apps
November 09, 2023 20:52 - 1 hour - 129 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 295) Last mile delivery apps: Bungii, Roadie, Curri with guest Gig Geezer: https://www.youtube.com/@giggeezer ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#294 | Dlivrd Catering App with CSO Ashley Campos
November 07, 2023 18:18 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 294) Dlivrd Catering App with Chief Strategy Officer, Ashley Campos ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#293 | DoorDash: No Tip Equals Cold Food
November 03, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: DoorDash No Tip = Cold Food United Nations recognizes problems with gig economy Uber Teen, an intentional disaster DoorDash order volume down BIG! ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#292 | Uber Teen rider missing & pressure to sell Lyft is growing
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 288) Topics Discussed: Lyft faces pressure to sell amid Institutional Investors Control Missing 13 year old last seen in Uber in D.C. Cruise shuts down autonomous testing across the United States Waymo announces driverless on Uber in Phoenix ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#291 | Cruise autonomous gets kicked out of California
October 27, 2023 16:56 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: Autonomous Instacart Gig worker burnout & more ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#291 | Cruise autonomous shuts down operations & Instacart, is there path to success
October 27, 2023 16:56 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: Autonomous Instacart Gig worker burnout & more ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#290 | Dashcam & Bodycam designed for gig workers
October 26, 2023 16:33 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBIn this episode I am joined by Pedro and Hannibal, along with Abdul Kasim (CEO DisplayRide). This is a gig worker must have. .:: check out Display Ride ::. https://www.displayride.com *if interested make sure to enter code 'STEVE' at checkout to save 20% a month*
#289 | Is part time gig work still worth it?
October 25, 2023 18:15 - 1 hour - 159 MBIn this episode of the Rideshare Rodeo Podcast, Lou & Mary from the Long Island Dash Experience join me. We discuss being a part time gig app platform worker, and the frustrations being felt across the country. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#288 | Gig Work Worldwide: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, United States
October 24, 2023 21:28 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 288) Topics Discussed: Minnesota Rideshare Task Force Autonomous Vehicle Safety What are 'Autonomous Industrial Kitchens' Australia 'Labor's Industrial Relations Bill' Argentina gig workers fight to remain Independent Brazil gig apps, flooded with children working under fake accounts Uber passengers who demand you to end the trip, & dealing with them Gig platform workers targeted for carjackings ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://p...
#287 | Gig Economy Safety & YouTube Prankster Shot By Doordash Dasher
October 22, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 176 MBSecond weekend bonus. My guest co-host for this episode is Roy (@RealtalkwithRoy on YouTube), and we talk about the Dasher who shot the YouTube Prankster & App based gig worker platforms. See y'all on the ORiGiNAL RODEO PODCAST which drops every Tuesday! ***** To learn even more about Curri, join the Rideshare Rodeo Patreon page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#286 | Balancing Work, Life, Health, & Happiness [collaboration 2 of 4]
October 21, 2023 21:37 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis weekend bonus streamyard, steps outside of the gig apps, instead we deep dive inside of the 'gig workers' themselves. Work, Life Balance, Goals (long and short term); and do app platform workers have a plan regarding these? My guests on this were Ryan (@uuelte on YouTube) and Tremain (@hayhoestudios). This is the 2nd of 4 of these we will be doing. The 3rd is November 15th, and the 4th is December 13th. ***** To learn even more about Curri, join the Rideshare Rodeo Patreon page: htt...
#285 | DoorDash Dasher masturbates on food & Grubhub, Uber, Lyft, and more
October 20, 2023 18:50 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: Phoenix woman sues Doordash after Dasher masturbates on her food Instacart work envoirnment Minnesota rideshare update NYC & EV rideshare Chick-fil-A caught price gauging Grubhub orders decline by 10 million & more gig worker news ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#284 | Doordash is crashing, and courier apps are the way to make money
October 19, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBLAST MILE (episode 24): Curri rises and Roadie is DEAD! THE LAST MILE. Every Wednesday 7pm est/4pm pst. Come learn about all the last mile apps out there, and how you can earn more money than working the traditional apps. This is an open forum show so everyone is welcome to join. We will be talking about Curri, Frayt, Amazon Flex, Roadie, Veho, and MANY other apps that fall into the 'last mile services' space. ***** Drive for Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib To learn even ...
#283 | Toronto Ends Rideshare, Hotel Grubhub, Amazon vs. Instacart
October 17, 2023 15:22 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 283) Topics Discussed: Toronto freezes licenses for rideshare drivers Grubhub wants to be room service for hotels without restaurants Uber to face multiple sexual assault claims in multi-district litegation Gig Workers in Australia are very close to be employees Amazon gearing up to compete with Instacart Uber, once again offering package return delivery Is it cheaper to park at the airport rather than take an Uber ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patr...
#282 | Uber Assault Suits Rolled Into One, Robo-firings, Toronto Rideshare
October 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: Uber Assault Suits Rolled Into One Robo-firing may cost Uber a fortune: two drivers to share $600 Minneapolis rideshare left with uncertain future Toronto Canada Rideshare halts on-boarding until end of 2024 and more gig related topics ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#281 | Rideshare & Delivery Legislation is coming soon, to a state near you!
October 10, 2023 20:55 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 281) Topics Discussed: YouTube prankster shot by DoorDash Dasher Cruise Autonomous FAILING across the board (like other autonomous) Instacart and Uber Eats direction moving into the new year Yellow Cab Taxis in California can be booked through the Uber App Legislation is coming, lets discuss the obstacles ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#280 | Doordash Dasher shoots YouTube prankster & Cruise autonomous traps woman
October 06, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: Doordash Dasher shoots YouTuber while shooting prank video Uber surge pricing during emergencies Instacart and DoorDash execs lose $15billion Cruise autonomous traps woman under car in bizarre incident Uber Connect, its back, and suspicious as ever DoorDash pirate caught stealing packages Lyft rideshare vs. Tux the cat ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#279 | Has the Roadie driver app become the worst of all gig apps?
October 05, 2023 17:50 - 1 hour - 106 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 279) Today I am joined on the last mile by my friend Gig Geezer to discuss, the worst last mile courier offers we see on the apps. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#278 | Hispanic gig workers w/Luis B. (@deliverytv)
October 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 278) Today I have Luis (@deliveryTV) & David (CEO Para) on the podcast. Luis has the largest Spanish gig economy channel on YouTube. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#277 | 13 minutes of gig news.. Uber, Doordash, NYC delivery $18/hour (October 1st, 2023)
October 01, 2023 20:09 - 12 minutes - 24.1 MBA weekly breakdown of gig news in 13 minutes or less: NYC Uber, Doordash, Grubhub $18/hour ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#276 | Gig-economy roundtable trivia night [R3]
September 29, 2023 17:36 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we went in a different direction. We discuss some gig economy news, then we have a trivia game with the panelists. Check it out, see how you do with the questions. ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#275 | The importance of ’Flexibility’ on app-based gig platforms
September 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 275) Today I am joined by Shiana, who is a gig worker in Montreal Canada. Shiana homeschools her two children, and the flexibility for her is a must. Just how much value do gig platforms give to 'Flexibility' when making changes to drivers pay? Topics Discussed: Gig work in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Homeschooling her two children Platforms Shiana works: Uber Eats, Skip The Dishes, Doordash, Instacart, freelance & other projects Uber Eats is primary app ...
#274 | 13 minutes of gig news, in 13 minutes or less (September 24th, 2023)
September 24, 2023 15:05 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MBA weekly breakdown of gig news in 13 minutes or less: Instacart IPO and current value Massachusetts h.1099 "App based driver classification act" California Prop22, where is all the money going? ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#273 | Full Self Driving Vehicles, where is the Prop22 money, Massachusetts h.1099
September 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: People moving cars in parking lots they do NOT own, tiktok prank Uber Eats vs. Instacart for grocery space dominance Engineering whistleblower explains why safe Full Self-Driving can't ever happen Self driving vehicles are controlled by a central processor that controls the LiDAR, Radar, Mapping, Communication Uber will see 40% price hikes under EU Gig Worker Law Prop22 fees are paid by customers but where is the mo...
#272 | Earning more in the app-based gig economy
September 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBLAST MILE (episode 22) This week we discuss: Para Pass Gas prices Curri offers Curri profile Earning more in the gig economy ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo
#271 | ”The App Based Driver Classification Act” or Massachusetts h.1099
September 20, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 107 MBToday on The Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 271), I am joined by Sergio (The Rideshare Guy) & David (Para). We discuss: Curri Driver app Massachusetts "App based driver classification act" Massachusetts h.1099 Where to go from here .:: Massachusetts h.1099 ::. https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/HD2071 .:: Gig App Worker Law and Regulation Proposal (official) ::. https://www.mass.gov/doc/23-30-a-law-defining-and-regulating-the-relationship-between-network-companies-and-app-based-driv...
#270 | Gig worker legislation: California, Washington, and soon Massachusetts
September 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis week on The Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 270), I am joined by Sergio (The Rideshare Guy) & David (Para). We discuss: California Prop22, now and then, in depth breakdown Washington State's Rideshare Driver Legislation Mess in Massachusetts, what are they thinking "The app based driver classification act" States about to push legislation: Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & New Hampshire .:: Gig App Worker Law and Regulation Proposal (official document) ::. https://www.mass.go...
#269 | Dangers of DoorDash and Lyft’s new female driver option [R3]
September 15, 2023 18:46 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis week on [R3] Rideshare (& Delivery) Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: Uber's CEO (Dara K.) said this about Uber "The company sucks, and treats its drivers like crap" Instacart pushing the envelope with their inflated $9.8billion pre-IPO valuation New Lyft option: Female and non-binary drivers for female and non-binary passengers Doordash delivery driver spit on customers food after being upset at tip amount TikToker steals UberEats drivers vehicle for a prank Uber Teen: the most distu...