Diners are now spending three times as much on delivery apps as we were before Covid-19. The pandemic, and its lockdowns, has given Australians a dependence on delivery that we didn’t have before.
Broadsheet’s former directory editor, Callum McDermott, included.
And after he experiences a particularly traumatic burger order, he sets himself a mission: no more food delivery. But his attempt to quit the apps doesn’t quite go as planned.
In episode five of Broadsheet’s new podcast, FYI, we join Callum as he tries to wean himself off delivery and replace the rush of reading that sweet, sweet alert – “your order is on its way” – with a number of alternatives.
But after many frozen meals, slip-ups and drunken Macca's (and plenty of sober Macca's, too), he realises he needs help. He calls in the experts.
FYI is a new podcast by Broadsheet about the stories we reckon deserve a closer look. It’ll bust myths, help you cook better and give you a deeper understanding of a particular slice of Australian culture each week. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and all good podcast players.
Got questions, feedback or a pitch? We’d love to hear from you.
Season one of FYI is proudly sponsored by Dan Murphy’s.
