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Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

Rideshare Rodeo
Gig Economy
Doordash
Uber
Ubereats
Waymo
Independent Contractors
Lyft
Colorado
Rideshare
Instacart
Autonomous Vehicles
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California
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Transparency Laws
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A 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 & d... more

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Latest Episodes

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 617)

October 14th, 2026

My guest today is Columbia University Business School Professor, Len Sherman. Len has been very critical of Uber and its business practices/lack of ethics for sometime now. He very much under... more

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 616)

October 13th, 2026

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• FUTURE OF EZ CATER

• NYC Doordash Settlement was NO win

• AI already beating Doordash by 25% on ChatGPT

Make sure to download and try GiGU app on Android and iOS for FREE ... more

The Conversation w/Kim Kavin 

a Rideshare Rodeo Production

On October 1st the hardest push from any state to end Independent Contractors happened in New Jersey. ALSO, do NOT think that it can not happen to any state.  Sectoral Bargaining is being l... more

This week on the podcast we have guest Carlyn Hunt. Carlyn is the Senior Vice President from Expedite Catering. Discussing the platform, app changes, and questions, comments, concerns moving into the holidays.

Topics covered: Notifications, Confirmi... more

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Recent Guests

Len Sherman
Professor, Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School
Episode: #616 | Future Of Catering Delivery Apps vs. Uber
Michelle Sleet
Owner/operator of the two largest Doordash driver Facebook groups; influencer in gig-economy communities
Doordash driver Facebook groups administrator
Episode: #613 | Doordash Largest Facebook Group Owner/Operator (w/Michelle Sleet)
Louis Berti
Gigs-focused host and advocate, discussed transparency and policy
Episode: #611 | Doordash Driver Roundtable 2: What Questions Should Drivers Ask
Willie Solis
Longtime driver advocate, previously with Independent Drivers Guild (IDG)
Episode: #609 | Sectoral Bargaining vs. Unions in 2026
Sergio Avedian
Founder of The Rideshare Guy, experienced ride-hailing professional
The Rideshare Guy
Episode: #587 | UBER & LYFT EXPOSED? AI Pricing, Robotaxi Hype, DoorDash Problems, Food Delivery Robot vs SWAT Team
Tom Kelly
Guest, AI and rideshare technology analyst
Episode: #582 | Robot Rights and Human Unions
Carlyn Hunt
Executive joining Expedite to lead growth and operations across multiple ventures
Expedite
Episode: #575 | Expedite Catering Driver Guide 2026 (w/Chris Barnes & Carlyn Hunt)
Vinny Kooz
Gig economy content creator; formerly of Rideshare Garage; discussing markets and gig economy trends
Rideshare Garage / off-the-clock ventures
Episode: #572 | Bill to improve rider safety for Uber, Lyft comes to Colorado Legislature for second time
Javier Trujillo
Owner of five Omaha-area restaurants (Javi's Tacos, Time to Rise and Shine, Frosty Mug, Hilaros Locos, El Milagro)
Five Restaurants in Omaha, NE
Episode: #568 | Restaurants leaving apps, Independent Contractor Test, Gas Prices

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Steve
Host of the show, long-running voice on rideshare and gig-economy topics; frequent speaker with expertise in safety and policy

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • 5stars!

    Very real, very informative, beginner and expert friendly. CURRI EXPERTS!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ohokiguess
    United States3 months ago
  • Best gig news show out there!

    I’ve been following this podcast pretty much since episode 1. I don’t know why it took me this long to write a review. Anyway, I listen to several shows about the gig app field for both entertainment and insight. Steve’s show is probably better considered a news show. Not that it’s boring at all, sometimes the host drones on and he tends to repeat the same talking points every show. I’m glad he ditched the roundtable format since he was the only one that really had anything worthwhile to say. Th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FredFuchsFTW
    United States6 months ago
  • 👍👍

    Simply the best podcast for anyone in the gig economy. Nothing but truth and facts, even if it hurts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traveler 7210
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Show

    Steve’s the OG gig economy podcaster, and it shows. A great listen every time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1456723
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Source for Independent Contractor Info

    Rideshare Rodeo is one of the best podcasts for updates about what’s happening with independent-contractor policymaking in the states and at the federal level. Steve talks like a real person—not a policy wonk—which makes even the complicated stuff easy to understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StopFreelanceBusting
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Opinionated, entertaining coverage with solid guests.
Accessible yet sharp analyses that help drivers understand policy impacts.
Diligent, data-backed takes on gig economy shifts.
Consistently informative and well-researched, with strong guest lineups.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#617 | Uber's Troubled Future Can It Survive (w/Len Sherman)
Q: What is Len Sherman's take on Uber's future?
Sherman expresses cautious pessimism, arguing that Uber faces two existential risks highlighted in the final chapter and that, unless the leadership shifts direction and regains trust from both drivers and riders, the company is unlikely to sustain its current trajectory.
#611 | Doordash Driver Roundtable 2: What Questions Should Drivers Ask
Q: Why do markets differ so much from one city to another in terms of policies like Top Dasher and rate structures?
The conversation suggests that differences come from local regulations, market demand, and the way each platform calibrates incentives and penalties. As soon as a policy stops benefiting the platform in a given market, they migrate to another approach, creating a patchwork of rules across regions.
#503 | EXPEDITE Catering By DLIVRD TECH (w/Chris Barnes)
Q: What impact does the GigSafe transition have on driver pay?
Barnes reassures that there is no impact on driver pay due to the transition, but acknowledges challenges during implementation.
#503 | EXPEDITE Catering By DLIVRD TECH (w/Chris Barnes)
Q: Can you explain the confusion around the multiple entities like Dlivrd, Expedite, GigSafe, and Gigi?
Chris Barnes explains that the rebranding creates distinct companies under the parent company Dlivrd, allowing them to target different market segments more effectively.
#480 | Uber, FTC, GigU (w/GigU CEO's Luiz and Pedro)
Q: What made you go into this space?
Luiz and Pedro realized the struggles of Uber drivers through interviews, which highlighted issues like safety and loneliness.

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2. Michelle Sleet
3. Louis Berti
4. Willie Solis
5. Sergio Avedian
6. Tom Kelly
7. Carlyn Hunt
8. Vinny Kooz

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