32 Best Gig Economy Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

A podcast covering the rideshare and mobility industry. Interviews with start-up founders, CEOs, academics, gig workers and more! more

An inside look at the world of freelancing, featuring tips, tricks, and interviews with people who are doing it right. more

Freelancing? Being boss of your own life and business can be tough and isolating. But it can also be totally rewarding. Pick up tips, advice and strategies on how to make it as a freelancer, an solopreneur, as the owner of your own independent business - by hearing other creative freelancers share their experience. Hosted by fellow freelancer Steve Folland. Serving the world's self-employed with episodes since 2015. Come join us in the Being Freelance Community - You're not alone being freelance. www.beingfreelance.com/community more

The entrepreneurship podcast you can actually apply! The award-winning small business show covers creative ways to make money online and offline, including online business, side gigs, freelancing, marketing, sales funnels, investing, and much more. Join 100,000+ listeners and get legit business ideas and passive income strategies straight to your earbuds. No BS, just actionable tips on how to start and grow your side hustle. Hosted by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation. For ad inquiries, please reach out to: ****@yapmedia.com more

The Angry Designer is an entertaining No-Bull unapologetic design podcast for Graphic Designers, Freelancers, and In-house Creative Pros ready to take their careers to the next level. Hosted by a Creative Director who built and sold a 7-figure Creative agency, this design podcast breaks down the business of design, branding, freelancing, logos, UX, strategy, AI, and more—without the industry fluff and pointless jargon. The Angry Designer tackles the topics other Graphic Design podcasts avoid: burnout, ageism, toxic clients, pricing, imposter syndrome, with an unapologetic take on what it really takes to build a creative career that lasts. Whether you've been a Graphic Designer for decades or just starting out, get ready to feel vindicated because this podcast will challenge how you think, push you to grow, and give you the tools to design a life on your terms. more

Talks about our Gig Economy adventures and breaking down the Gig Economy News

The Savvy Scribe, a podcast for savvy nurse writers and creatives who want to grow a profitable freelance writing business. Hear some stories about life and entrepreneurship from your host, Janine Kelbach RNC-OB, and her guests. Each episode is jam-packed with actionable tips in growing your business, goal planning, freelancing, productivity, life tools, and many more! more

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 & 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! more

Learn how to win clients and build the freelance career that you've always wanted. K Enagonio, filmmaker, photographer, and musician, interviews professional freelancers on the REAL, HARD, and HONEST insights of their respective industries. Learn how to win better quality clients, charge higher rates, stop getting screwed over, travel for work, and build a freedom-based lifestyle through your business. For more information, visit http://justtheletterk.com more

For solo professionals who want to make more and work less without hiring.

The podcast for accessibility, design and creative business, Design Domination helps graphic designers and web designers gain confidence, clarity and a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace. Design Domination is hosted by veteran designer, creative business owner, accessibility specialist, educator and speaker Colleen Gratzer, who shares her real-world experience and insights into accessibility, design and creative business. Enhance your design skills with accessibility and become more business savvy, so you get more respect and command higher rates. Website: https://creative-boost.com Music: https://www.bensound.com more

Eva Foussat and Danielle Salley are graphic designers who decided to jump into freelancing full-time at the midpoint of their careers, or as they call it, the freelance afterlife. Listen to their podcast as they share stories about freelancing and what it feels like to be a 'Ghost Boss.' more

For designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and content creators who want to level up their careers and creative businesses. Hosted by Philip VanDusen, Branding Consultant, this show explores personal branding, content creation, freelancing, and creative career growth. Philip and his guests deliver practical coaching, strategies, and inspiration to help you market your work, attract new clients, grow your influence, and build long-term success. Covering personal branding, content creation, freelancing, digital marketing, and creative entrepreneurship, every episode is designed to support your growth as a creative professional in the Creative Economy. more

Show Me The Money Club podcast is an audio version of the live show with Sergio and Chris discussing the gig economy, primarily rideshare (Uber and Lyft) and food delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc)Sergio and Chris go over the hot topics from the news, new updates and help drivers strategize and maximize their earnings.Show Me The Money Club is recorded live on YouTube from The Rideshare Guy. To participate in the live chat and/or watch the live video, check out https://www.youtube.com/c/therideshareguy more

Hiya pal, welcome to The Chatty Freelancer Show, the home of creative honesty. I'm Chloe, your resident creative cheerleader, and in every episode we sit down with real creative people for honest, joyful, properly overshared chats about what building a creative life takes. Here we make being visible fun and open the gates to the creative industry one chat at a time. Whether you're a graduate about to start job hunting or a freelancer a few years in who's tired of doing it alone. Pull up a chair and get off the sidelines with us! Listen and follow Apple Podcasts YouTube Website Instagram Patreon more

Each week Singing Harpist Sam Hickman tells you all about her week, her work and her life. You will learn what it takes to be a free-lance musician in the gig economy. more

Pretty Philosophical with Denée Seaton is a podcast on womanhood, ambition, and freelancing in the modern economy.These episodes explore what it actually looks like to want more while staying self-directed. To build income through freelancing without outsourcing your life. To pursue independence, creative work, and financial autonomy without losing depth, femininity, or self-respect.Some episodes are structured reflections.Others are more conversational.All of them examine the internal shifts required to build a life that feels intentional rather than reactive.You'll hear perspectives on freelancing, money, discipline, desire, identity, and modern work.This show is for women who think seriously about their work, their autonomy, and the person they are becoming. more

Sticky Notes is the podcast hosted by CJ Cawley and Jack Chitty. Two brand designers sit down each week and unpack the reality of running a creative business. No fluff, no gatekeeping, no pretending they've got it all figured out. We talk about the wins, the failures, and everything in between. From niching (or not), finding clients, pricing your work, and building a brand… to creative blocks, self-doubt, and the messy side of freelancing that no one really shows. more

Are you an early freelancer eager to grow but struggling with burnout and charging below your worth? This podcast helps early freelancers learn how to get more clients with clear strategies to help your freelance business make more money in less time. Listen to discover exactly how to brand your business so you are seen as an expert, create value with your services so you can price your fees at a premium, and market effectively to attract clients organically, gaining flexibility and freedom in your personal life. Kiri Mohan is a business coach who started as a freelancer and quickly grew her online business to over six-figures as a solopreneur while working 25 hours a week. Tune in every Tuesday for Kiri's powerful coaching insights that will help you implement the changes needed to accelerate your business growth. more

Life as a freelancer. The highs, the lows, and everything in between! Join lifetime freelancers Jacob Brickell and Niall McCaughan as they discuss everything there is to being a successful freelancer in today's market. more

A show for the creative freelancer. Pull up a chair by the fire for candid conversations about the creative entrepreneur and freelancing. Hosted by Shelly Waldman, this show is for photographers, filmmakers, web/graphic designers and creative entrepreneurs working in advertising, brand storytelling, and content creation. We talk pricing, pitching, mindset, money, and the messy middle — with insights from Shelly and guests who share their expertise, mindset, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories of what life and business really looks like. more

We're three artist brought together by circus and dance navigate owning businesses, the freelance gig economy and the job of being creative. We are your hosts - Amanda Ritchie, Noah Dach and Kerry Wee. Amanda from the world of Cirque Du Soleil as an aerial soloist, Noah from the world of academia and dance companies and Kerry from the commercial dance world. This is one of the greatest jobs in the world but it comes with uncertainty. Each episode contains insight on how pursue an art-based business, to manage the risk involved through stories our own failures and successes, a variety of guests and lively weekly discord. Tune in every week to hear our perspectives on the minefield that is the artist's way of life. more

It's Fine, I'm a Freelancer will reveal the good and not-so-good bits about freelancing. Hosted by pro writer, Lizzie Davey, it aims to take you behind the scenes to learn more about landing clients, increasing revenue, and what it takes to build a sustainable freelance business. more

Bringing together stakeholders from all levels of the freelance ecosystem to surface and solve the problems we all face as independent workers and those who support them. The best solutions come from the ground-up, from people with skin in the game, but often we operate in silos and echo chambers instead of leveraging the power of the collective. The Future is Freelance Podcast honors the expertise that comes from all levels of the freelance ecosystem, from freelancer to platform CEO, from community builder to enterprise leader. more

What is the gig industry really like? For the Exposure explores the glam, grind, and madness of creative gig life. New York based musician and host Tiffany Weiss talks with fellow musicians, artists, and freelancers about touring, the gig economy, creative careers, and the realities of working in the music and creative industries. From life-changing gigs to the ones that built character, these are the stories behind the work. To submit a story or send a hello, message at ****@gmail.com or check out more clips on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube! more

Freelancing comes with real fear — about income, clients, career pivots, and everything in between. The Freelance Success Podcast brings you honest conversations about what it actually takes to build a sustainable freelance career. Each episode, host Liam Carnahan spends time on a topic freelancers are wrestling with, then sits down with a successful freelancer who's already navigated it. No fluff, no hype — just practical insight from people who've been there. New to freelancing or years in, there's something here for you. Subscribe and join the conversation at JoinFreelanceSuccess.com. more

Self Employed Ideas is a podcast about building income without a job.Learn how to start self-employment, build passive income streams, and create online business systems that generate consistent cash flow.Each episode breaks down:• Self employment ideas for beginners• Passive income strategies• Online business models• How to make money without a traditional jobWhether you're starting from zero or looking to scale income streams, this podcast gives you simple, actionable frameworks.Explore 100+ ideas:https://selfemployedideas.com/ more

A podcast on the global issues in the gig economy, brought to you by the WageIndicator Foundation.

Here we explore the now and the future of work through the lens of temporary employment, such as freelancers, contractors, fractional experts, you name it 💪 more

Listen to Income Rebels Share Their Side Gig Success Stories

Welcome to The Gig Work Podcast! Hosted by UDM, we dive deep into the world of gig work, offering honest insights and expert advice from real-life experiences. Our weekly segments cover a range of topics: Motivational Mondays for inspiration, Financial Fridays for money-making tips, Tech Tuesdays for the latest in tech, Wednesdays: News for the newest updates, and The Dark Side of Gig Work Exposed for real stories of challenges in the gig economy. Join us for a mix of motivation, practical tips, and in-depth discussions as we navigate the highs and lows of gig work together. Subscribe more

At Freelancing Unfiltered, we're going to be tossing out the polished pitches and we're starting REAL conversations — with freelancers, entrepreneurs, and founders who are building bold businesses.This is NOT your average industry interview.We ask the kind of questions you wish someone would really ask — the ones that cut through the noise, crack open new insights, and make you feel seen and think deeply about you, your business, and your industry. more