DoorDash, Uber Eats... and Tony | The Vergecast
Today on the flagship podcast of scaled EV production:
Verge producer Will Poor tags along with a former Uber Eats driver who ditched the delivery apps and is trying to start a one-man gig work revolution.
The Verge's David Pierce and Andrew Hawkins discuss Rivian's new vehicles they announced last week, and what it will take for the company to compete with Tesla.
David and Allison Johnson answer a question from The Vergecast Hotline about foldable phones.
Links:
This Seattle Delivery Person Is Breaking Free of the Apps: seattle.eater.com/2024/2/21/2...
Rivian R2, R3, and R3X launch event: the EV company’s more affordable SUVs are here: www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/240...
Rivian’s CEO talks R2 and R3 launch, and why he has ‘complete certainty’ EVs will win: www.theverge.com/24094259/riv...
Google Pixel Fold review: closing the gap: www.theverge.com/23773594/goo...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: a little better is just good enough: www.theverge.com/23826325/sam...
00:00 - Intro
02:06 - Tony vs the delivery apps
16:19 - State of Rivian w/Andy Hawkins
30:41 - Rivian vs Tesla
40:40 - Rivian’s financial challenges
46:07 - The future of EVs
49:29 - Vergecast Hotline w/Allison Johnson
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Man, a video component of this type of story would have been exponentially more intriguing.
I wanna see Tony!
As a resident of downtown Seattle who hasn't used DoorDash/Uber Eats since the extra fee, I can personally attest that Tony has been a godsend to our community
love the tony segment
For the headphones without headphones thing, bose frames are the best. Full stop. Absolutely love mine!
Our household’s favorite pizza place is our favorite because they take orders the “old” way, calls only. It’s refreshing and cheaper.
David, I have the EXACT same issue with overusing earbuds causing my ears to itch. Please follow up if you find an alternative set that you like, hopefully one that's affordable 😅. Love the show!
No food delivery service will ever top Tom Green's Underutter Pizza
Rivian = Apple + Tesla + North Face
Tony sounds like the doppest guy
I need to meet more people like Tony. I try to be Tony when I doordash but it doesnt solve the problem.
I hope Tony's customers are actually calling in the order because otherwise 4 deliveries an hour is impossible. That's not even an average you can usually get working directly for a restaurant unless you're in a metro area with a tight delivery radius.
David Great Podcast and Kudos to you for being outside and and making Nature your Friend. Thanks so much for sharing. ✌️💯
Great episode 👍🏿
Earphones *
I just texted him! I live in downtown seattle
The ray ban meta are quite good
QUESTION: Did Tony ever work at a Startup? --- Where else but NY, SF or SEATAC do you hear about S-Curve, DunBar, And Do "Shapes" have thoughts...from your delivery person.
I haven’t worked at a startup. I majored in social science. Haha.
Plaude review incoming?
your ears itch because you have ear dermatitis. go see doctor and they will give you a cream to treat it. happened to me and it took me years of not wearing my AirPods
A transportation reporter who is a self-professed non car guy speaking about cars (and getting details wrong) ain’t it
theres more to transportation that being a car guy
Your explanations are very interesting, I'm deeply attracted to you. Are you interested in discussing collaboration?
Why do you guys make hour long podcast style videos? I'd think for monetary value, you would be better off publishing topics separately. Do you need a good editor? I like your content so I hope you all stay in business. Thanks
lol good luck goober
STOP WITH THE PODCASTS! What has happened to the verge??
They continue to cover tech. What story haven’t they covered? I’ll wait…..
@@gameboyAdvSpDSi They continue to lie about it you mean, as they were just recently exposed for lying and changing the actual truth.