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Apple's New $2,000 Foldable iPhone, Zuck Came Back From The Dead & Football Is Back | GCP 1028 Sep 10, 2026

Group Chat News is back with a midweek episode because there was too much news to wait.

Apple finally dropped the foldable. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, preorders open October 16 and it ships October 23. The guys get into whether a folding phone is actually worth two grand or whether it's pure novelty, why the phone might be the most valuable object you own even at that price, and what happens now that Tim Cook is out and John Ternus is running the company. The read on the new guy is that he's a gunslinger who takes big swings, and that the stock gets a lot more volatile from here.

Then Meta. Everybody counted Zuck out on AI and this week he dropped Muse, a consumer agent that connects to WhatsApp, your email, your calendar and your payments and actually does things instead of just talking to you. The stock jumped 7% on a $1.5 trillion company. The conversation goes into why Meta might be the only company that can connect all your worlds without a privacy fight, why consumer AI still feels boring compared to what businesses are doing with it, and the theory that most of this technology was built months ago and is being released slowly on purpose.

That leads into the resignation post that got 104 million views. A former AI lab employee walked out and torched the whole industry on the way, and the guys spend a while on why anyone would do that two weeks before an IPO. The theories get out of hand fast and it's the funniest stretch of the episode. Plus the argument that we have no idea what's already been built, and why prosperity might solve more problems than regulation ever will.

On the money side, gambling. Polymarket lets you sell your position mid game and the guys explain why that changes everything. LeBron signed a reported eight figure deal to be the face of it and is getting roasted. Bank of America data shows the average online bettor has 41% less in their bank account than someone who doesn't bet. The pitch here is simple: forget AI regulation, cap gambling at 10% of your income. Plus LIV Golf files for bankruptcy, Saudi money is drying up, and everything available is flowing into AI.

Then Ryan Tierney from Lo Siento joins to talk about what's actually happening in bars across the country. Whether Gen Z really stopped drinking, why a drink costs $30 in LA and $3.50 in Chicago, why wine is getting crushed while ready to drink cans are exploding, and how you build a tequila brand into 40 states in 60 days.

And football is back.

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Nike Removed From The S&P 100, The College Enrollment Crisis & BTS Is A Psyop | GCP 1027 Sep 08, 2026

Group Chat News is back and it's birthday week around here. Dee just turned 46 and, in his words, his body is weary.

That kicks off a conversation about hitting the back half of life, why time doesn't feel precious until friends start passing and your kids start growing, and whether younger people are actually living their lives or just watching everyone else live theirs. Then it's BTS selling out four nights at SoFi, Kanye in Chicago, and the argument that some artists get so big nothing can touch them, plus a whole generation of kids discovering Michael Jackson for the first time.

With Anand's birthday landing on September 11th, the guys get into the new Netflix documentary about how a generation that wasn't alive for it understands that day, whether it was the last time this country was actually unified, and how much of what we live with now traces back to it. That leads into surveillance. Flock cameras solving crimes in cities across America, Joe Rogan sounding the alarm about cops abusing access to them, and the uncomfortable truth that most people will trade their privacy for a shorter airport line.

On the money side there's a real enrollment crisis. LAUSD is down 50% in a decade, Syracuse now costs $69,000 a year, and the argument here is blunt: let the colleges fail. Then a pitch for the tech elites. Build the modern campus, charge 1995 prices, give them a football team, and earn back some trust while you're at it. Plus Nike gets removed from the S&P 100 after eighteen years, Nvidia is now 8% of the entire S&P 500, and everything that isn't AI is getting punished even when sales are up.

And of course: fantasy football, whether data ruined the draft, NIL, and why you should fire the dean if you lose your quarterback.

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Catching Up With Revolve's Raissa Gerona & Michael Mente | GCP 1026 Aug 31, 2026

Raissa Gerona and Michael Mente of Revolve are back on the show — two of the podcast's oldest friends, in the room together for the first time in a while.

Michael talks about the move to Vegas and what it's like running a company with your co-founder two states away after nearly twenty years side by side. Raissa gets into her new role as President of Brand and Partnerships, why she asked for it, and the friend who told her over dinner that presidents don't date presidents.

From there it goes everywhere. The fake NFL player who convinced dozens of people he was on an NFL roster and is now facing federal charges. Why nobody can tell who's real anymore when a watch, a car, and a house can all be rented. What "cool" even means when everyone has the same handbag and takes the same trip. Discovery ranches in Idaho, Nantucket in the summer, and why the best version of luxury might just be who you're with. Plus the guys get into AI, agents, and the robot that makes pancakes.

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Meta's $17 Billion Wrist Slap, Dick's $2.4 Billion Mistake, The Robots Are Coming | GCP 1025 Aug 27, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to 47 states to end the landmark trial over teen social media addiction and the stock went up. The guys get into why a record setting settlement paid out over ten years barely registers on a company this size, why the Big Tobacco comparison falls apart when you look at the numbers, and whether the new safeguards Meta agreed to will actually change anything. Time caps, overnight blocks, no notifications during school hours. The case for optimism is that a kid who never builds the habit never gets addicted. The case against is that nobody enforces any of it.

Then the robots. China staged a robot Olympics, and the argument is that it was the smartest piece of marketing the country could have run get the whole population cheering for the machines before those machines start taking jobs. That leads into the argument about whether AGI is actually here, a $1,000 bet over how long before a robot unclogs your toilet, and the only AI use case anyone can agree is worth having: making an insurance company answer the phone.

On the money side, Dick's Sporting Goods had its worst day in three years, down about 30% but the core business is growing. The problem is the $2.4 billion Foot Locker acquisition and a sneaker market that's gone quiet. Plus why billionaires should stay off the internet right now, why sports teams have become tax shelters, and what these new owners are getting wrong about the cities they just bought into. Crypto ends the episode with the most bullish structural change in years.

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Whatnot Is Worth $20 Billion, Ripping Packs Is The New Lottery & Everyone Is Rich But You | GCP 1024 Aug 24, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week

On this episode we discuss:

Why Manhattan Beach is what everyone thinks they're moving to when they come to LA
Entering your Meta era and yelling into your sunglasses
Everyone suddenly plays golf and won't stop posting about it
70% of America hates AI and the CEOs aren't helping
Is scaring everyone actually the strategy?
Why your power bill went up but your TV got cheaper
What are you actually doing differently than your parents?
Whatnot raised at $23 billion and the collectibles boom is real
Inside the National, the biggest card show in America
Somebody pulled a $5 million card rippin packs
Your parlay is playing against a hedge fund that only needs to be right 54% of the time
The boomers had discipline and nobody wants to talk about it
Rented cars, split mansions, and why Instagram tells you everyone is rich but you

And much more!

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Unlimited Money, Lakers New Owners, Southern Schools Are The Place To Be | GCP 1023 Aug 17, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including:

Why Dee disagrees with everything Zach said about the next 18 months
Has San Francisco brainwashed everyone into fear mongering?
SpaceX is basically Verizon
Anthropic projected at $400–500 billion next year
Is there a finite amount of money in the world, or unlimited money?
Why Waymos will never make it to every corner of the earth
Lovable going from zero to a billion in ten months
Mark Walter sells the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion
How insurance float works, and the federal investigation into Walter's insurers
The sports team tax loophole nobody talks about
Should we start a professional little league team?
Ro Khanna's 5% wealth tax and the problem with taxing illiquid founders
Does AOC have a real shot in 2028?
Why data centers actually lower electricity costs in the communities that get them
Rich kids are skipping the Ivy League for SMU, Vanderbilt, Alabama and LSU
Would you rather be the smartest kid at Harvard or the guy in the striped polo at LSU?
The most successful adults were never the kid who focused on one thing
Shannon Elizabeth made a million dollars in nine days
Mississippi fourth graders are outpacing Berkeley students
Palisades Village reopens 19 months after the fires

And much more!

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YOU Have 18 Months Left To Get Rich Before AI Takes Over | GCP 1022 Aug 10, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including...

Zach returns to break down what he's seeing inside San Francisco, why he thinks you have about 18 months to get really rich, and what happens to everyone else. Plus Zuckerberg spars a UFC fighter on a barge in the middle of Lake Tahoe, and Kai Cenat and Speed attempt one of the hardest challenges in gaming.

This week's Group Chat covers:

Zach's take from inside SF — and why his timeline keeps getting shorter every week
"You have about 18 months to get really rich" — and then what
Why less than 25 people on earth are using AI to its full potential
The company running seven employees and three agents at 300 pull requests a day
Agents that proactively fire contractors and stand up their own businesses
Can an entrepreneur still spot the gap on a Target shelf when P&G has infinite data?
Taste as the last human advantage — and whether that holds
Purpose, meaning, and whether people need hard things given to them
The optimistic case: UBI, Waymos, deflation, and everything just getting cheap
Zuckerberg vs. Merab Dvalishvili on a barge sparring
Kai and Speed's hardcore Minecraft marathon, and why the clips matter more than the game
Parasocial fame, the chat as a Pavlovian loop, and how streaming ends

And much more!

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$45B At 25 Years Old, Apple's $2.2B Refund & Jonah Hill Will Annihilate You | GCP 1021 Aug 03, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week, including why movies are suddenly back with [Spider-Man clearing ~$1B globally in its opening weekend], Jonah Hill announcing he'll annihilate anyone who calls him the fat funny guy from Superbad, and the [$2.2B tariff refund Apple just got] that isn't showing up in anybody's prices. Plus a 25-year-old who ran a fund to $45B and got margin called on his wedding weekend, Elon saying money will be worthless by 2036, and colleges quietly spending endowment money that donors thought was going somewhere else.

This week's Group Chat covers:

Movies are back — Odyssey, The Invite, and two theater trips a month
Why streaming is losing — no Stranger Things-level show to stay home for
[Spider-Man's ~$1B opening weekend] and the flight to quality
Jonah Hill says he'll beat up anyone who calls him the fat funny guy from Superbad
White belt confidence, early martial arts syndrome, and why the guys still think everyone should learn to fight
LeBron, Kevin Hart and Rich Paul golfing at [Sherwood] — and how nothing stays secret in LA
[The Supreme Court overturning the tariffs] — and the refunds companies are getting back
[Apple's $2.2B and Amazon's $640M] — the rocket-feather effect and why prices never come down
Why this is exactly the story that makes socialism sound good to everyone else
Mamdani, cheap bananas, and capitalism's optics problem
The Elon trillionaire headline that made rich people feel poor
[Elon telling the BBC money will be worthless by 2036]
The friend who took a huge AI job — and called depressed about what he saw under the hood
The nuclear bomb argument: everyone gets the robots, so nobody sends the robots
[Leopold] went 0 to $45B in 18 months, then got margin called on his wedding weekend
Ken Griffin and Citadel on the other side of the trade... again
Zero day options, prediction markets, and why nobody holds anything for four years
The new crop of 25-year-old gunslingers who'll run the next Blackstone
Colleges are dipping into endowments to pay overhead — and donors are finding the money gone
Why most colleges don't survive the next decade
Critical thinking as the only skill that matters now

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Creators Are Media Companies, $189 Date Nights & Del Taco Takes The Crown | GCP 1020 Jul 27, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week and a returning guest Greg Goofried a CAA agent who's been in the creator business for years, from his UTA days to running one of the biggest creator companies in the world. The guys go deep on what creators actually get paid, why the biggest names in the business are people you've never heard of, and how the whole space turned into media companies while Hollywood wasn't looking. Plus the Department of Education's plan to hold colleges accountable, Arizona State's new influencer degree, and the average date night in America hitting $189.

This week's Group Chat covers:

Why livestreaming skews young and male — the male Love Island theory, Twitch's gaming roots, and unpoliced platforms vs YouTube
iShowSpeed as a global phenomenon, and the categories agents won't touch
Who actually has staying power — Jake and Logan Paul, MrBeast, Emma Chamberlain, Alix Earle, Jake Shane
The real job: six days a week, 50 weeks a year, and comment sections that break young creators
Why the algorithm rewards meanness, and why older people thrive on social media
Creators are media companies now — taking bites out of Disney while big media still owns the $100 billion TV ad market
Matt Damon vs. the creator economy — the script and the director vs. audience aggregation, and why the money is closer than you think
The advice for anyone starting: find a niche, then get on a platform that actually pays you
The Department of Education's accountability push — programs whose grads don't out-earn high school workers could lose federal student loans
Arizona State's influencer degree — 160,000 students and a diploma that requires proving real follower growth
The average date night in America is now $189, up from $168 last year — and why nobody's dating
Odyssey in 70mm IMAX — [25 US theaters, 41 worldwide] and the family that drove 900 miles round trip to see it
Why your music taste freezes at 33, and the catalog deals betting on it
Del Taco named the #1 fast food chain in America — over In-N-Out, Chick-fil-A, and Raising Cane's

Google's Monster Earnings, Invisible Billionaires & The NFL Is The Safest Bet | GCP 1019 Jul 23, 2026

Group Chat News is back with a special guest Rohan Shah, co-founder of Extend.com, the platform doing over $1 billion in GMV making extended warranties actually work for retailers. The guys go deep with a true Silicon Valley insider on Google's monster earnings, how tech billionaires really spend their money, why NFL teams might be the safest asset in America, and what's actually happening inside companies spending big on AI.

This week's Group Chat covers:

Rohan's path — Harker, Stanford, and building Extend into a billion-dollar GMV business
Silicon Valley's prep school pipeline and the public vs private school divide
Inside enterprise AI spending — big token bills, unclear ROI, and why "we don't know yet" is the honest answer
The AI job-loss story that went in reverse — companies that cut heads are rehiring
Apple's patience play — keeping cash on the balance sheet while everyone else spends trillions
Rohan's stock picks — memory semis, nuclear and energy infrastructure, mining, Google, DoorDash, Meta
Google's monster earnings — a $9 vs $2 beat, $99 billion in other income from Anthropic and SpaceX stakes, and the stock still dropped
The Khosla family, the Seahawks, and the NFL's first Indian owner
Why NFL teams might be the safest investment in America — "the Cowboys will outlast all of it"
Trump accounts, custom ETFs, and kids treating stocks like baseball cards
Why Silicon Valley doesn't build libraries the robber baron playbook vs "changing the world"
Gambling ads on every screen what we allow now that we'd never allow for cigarettes

And much more!

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Everyone's Rich, The Tom Brady Problem, China's Free AI | GCP 1018 Jul 20, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week. Spain takes the World Cup, a free Chinese AI model just got rated #1 in the world, and the guys break down the Trump Accounts revolution — why every kid in America getting $1,000 in the market might be the biggest wealth-creation story in decades. Plus 550,000 people are now worth $30 million or more, Netflix gets hammered, fat cats are getting Ozempic, and Tom Brady has a problem.

This week's Group Chat covers:

Spain wins the World Cup — Argentina's dirty play, the $15 billion FIFA haul, and the Cup coming back to America
Kimi — the free Chinese AI model rated #1 in the world that just maxed out its GPUs
Fable 5, ChatGPT 5.6, and the AI model wars: what's anyone's moat anymore?
The valet test — why 99% of small businesses still haven't spent $20 on AI
GLP-1s for pets — fat cats, Ozempic, and the $200 billion pet economy
Netflix down 30% — great company, hammered stock, and the Home Run Derby nobody could find
Why all the capital is crowding into AI and semis while everything else gets abandoned
Trump Accounts — $1,000 for every kid born, 6.5 million families signed up, and the app designed by Airbnb's co-founder
Brad Gerstner's masterstroke and using the S&P 500 to save Social Security
Stock is the new charity — why billionaires should give shares, not donations
550,000 people are now worth $30 million+ — up 14% in one year
Fanatics Fest, the Tom Brady problem, and what his advisor should tell him

And much more!

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Kai's Streamer University, Betting On Everything, Delta's $1,000 Discount | GCP 1017 Jul 17, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week. The guys wrap the World Cup and get into the stories everyone's talking about — Kai Cenat's Streamer University getting a million applications, the betting markets that now let you wager on everything from flight delays to presidential speeches, Delta stripping down business class, and the sinkhole that swallowed one of LA's busiest streets.

This week's Group Chat covers:

World Cup wrap — Spain vs Argentina, corporate ticket takeovers, and why game times were a miss
A 100-year-old water main breaks and opens a sinkhole on Sunset Blvd, shutting down the heart of West Hollywood
Fanatics Fest takes over NYC — the $90 million spend and the new all-in-one sports app projected to do $14 billion
Why American sports franchises are the new safe asset class — "I'd rather own a football team than US Treasuries"
The collectibles boom, GameStop's bid for eBay, and cards as the new art market
Betting on everything — Polymarket, flight delay markets, and the Trump teleprompter scandal
The Bryce Harper, FanDuel and Cameo controversy explained
Delta launches Basic Business — business class up to $1,000 cheaper, but no lounge, no food, no perks
IShowSpeed becomes the face of the World Cup and the biggest content creator on Earth
Kai Cenat's Streamer University — one million applications, 120 spots, and why kids want it more than Harvard
Inflation finally cools — CPI and PPI come down, and Marc Andreessen joins the new Fed task force
The Ozempic economy — grocery sales fall, snacking declines, and the lightening of America

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Costco Millionaires, Half of Gen Z Lives At Home & Erewhon $12 Water | GCP 1016 Jul 13, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week. Team USA is out of the World Cup and the guys are done with soccer but not before breaking down why American sports franchises are worth more than every soccer team on Earth. Then they get into the wealth-building conversation nobody wants to hear, why nearly half of Americans under 30 live with their parents, and the $12 water that broke the internet.

This week's Group Chat covers:

Team USA is out — the World Cup fallout, the Argentina conspiracy, and soccer's broken rules
Vinod Khosla's group buys the Seattle Seahawks for $9.65 billion
Why one NFL team is worth more than almost every soccer club in the world
Thousands of hourly Costco workers now have over $1 million in their 401(k)s
The boomer math nobody talks about — save 5-10% since 1990 and you'd have $6 million today
Why the S&P 500 is the "Premier League" of investing and still available to everyone
Is the system actually broken, or are we just wired for instant gratification?
Nearly half of Americans under 30 now live with their parents — coddling or smart money?
The participation trophy generation and how parenting changed the game
Sleepaway camp, self-sufficiency, and raising kids who can take care of themselves
Erewhon's $12 water sells out — genius marketing or peak status symbol?

And much more!

Soccer Mania, How To Live Forever, Car Payments Record High | GCP 1015 Jul 06, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including

America is running out of places to gather

President Trump, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, and White House task force head Andrew Giuliani put together a team of elite lawyers from outside the government to challenge the Flo Balogun red card, Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals he has incurable disease: 'My stomach is eating itself, US Car Payments Hit a Record $777 a Month as Down Payments Drop, 3-hour flights from LA to NYC move step closer to reality after major restriction lifted, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Gave Cartier Watches to Guests at Wedding and much more!

7 Figure Clipping Empire, Meta's New Plan, SpaceX Phone | GCP Ep 1014 Jul 02, 2026

The Group Chat is back, and this one's a masterclass in how the internet actually works now. The guys sit down with Max Peterson, the 23 year old who built a seven figure clipping empire, paying out over $3 million to 38,000 clippers. Max breaks down how brands like Taco Bell turn podcasts and events into millions of views. Then the crew gets into Meta's surprise new business, Elon's rumored iPhone killer, and why Nike might be the most fixable company in America.

This week's Group Chat covers:

From posting memes at 12 to running clipping campaigns for Taco Bell and major brands
Max Peterson's come up: bootstrapping a seven-figure business on $2,500
The new American dream making $30K a month just posting clips
How clipping works and why every brand will soon have to pay for it
Meta's surprise pivot selling its excess AI compute like AWS, and why the stock popped
The investing lesson hiding in plain sight: when Zuckerberg tells you the plan, believe him
SpaceX's rumored phone Starlink connected, slimmer than the iPhone, and coming for Apple
Why Elon might be the only one who can actually dethrone the iPhone
Bending Spoons' IPO and the business of buying dying brands (AOL, Vimeo, Evernote)
Nike's big miss the US Men's Soccer merch fumble and how to fix the brand
Michael Burry shorting Nvidia and Tesla, and the Substack doom grift
The $40M Sam Altman movie Amazon shelved because no one wants to upset OpenAI

Plus World Cup fever, team USA mania, and why history keeps repeating itself in marketing. Drop us a 5-star rating and a review if you're rocking with the show.

AI Gatekeeping, Gamified America & Jersey Mike Takes The Crown | GCP 1013 Jun 29, 2026

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Group Chat News is back for America's 250th birthday week and the guys go deep on the gamification of everything, AI gatekeeping, and the great retail shakeup. Steve Pitino of Ales Grey stops by with a massive Walmart 4th of July shoe giveaway before the crew gets into why politics might be the biggest trap of all, the AI lockout dividing the haves from the have-nots, and how Jersey Mike's just dethroned Chick-fil-A.

This week's Group Chat covers:

America at 250 — is the country falling apart or winning more than ever?
NYC affordability, the DSA, and the middle-class squeeze in big cities
Declining birth rates and the forecasted hit to car sales by 2040
The gamification of everything — sports betting, Polymarket & Kalshi, and $165 billion wagered
How retail traders and day-trading boomers now move even the biggest stocks
AI gatekeeping — Anthropic and OpenAI limiting frontier models to 100 companies and the government
China's open-source AI catching up to the US frontier labs
Should you put confidential financials into AI? The data privacy debate
Jersey Mike's dethrones Chick-fil-A and goes public at a $12 billion valuation
Reformation's IPO and why "retail is dead" is a lie
Sephora's new "quiet hours" and the future of the in-store experience

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LVMH's Decline, World Cup Mania & Father's Day Life Lessons | GCP 1012 Jun 22, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest topics of the week. The guys get into Father's Day, youth sports, and the real life lessons hiding in a kid's baseball tournament before diving into LVMH's stunning decline, OnlyFans' $2.6 billion machine, and World Cup mania taking over America.

On this episode of Group Chat, Dee Murthy and Anand Murthy break down:

– LVMH's negative growth and what the decline of Louis Vuitton, Dior, and the luxury giants says about the global economy – The K-shaped recovery, the vanishing middle class, and why a "violent rebound" in luxury may be coming – OnlyFans hitting $2.6 billion in US spending. the cash machine, the brand moat, and the AI creators cashing in – The #1 OnlyFans spending city in America (it's not LA, New York, or Miami) – World Cup mania: SoFi Stadium vs. MetLife, and why the finals should've been in LA – The "Freddy" phenomenon America's viral World Cup hero, and whether the whole thing is a marketing plant – Whether Europeans are really "discovering" America, and why the world sings American songs – Team USA's run, the magic of a hot team, and the country roads takeover – Father's Day real life lessons: learning how to lose the lessons sports teach that carries into business and life

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SpaceX Hits $2.1 Trillion, AI Shutdown Scare & World Cup Mania | GCP 1011 Jun 15, 2026

The Group Chat crew breaks down the biggest SpaceX IPO on Wall Street, the AI shutdown scare gripping the tech world, and the World Cup mania taking over America. Business news, markets, and culture from one of the longest-running business podcasts.

This week on Group Chat News:

SpaceX goes public at a $2.1 trillion valuation: We break down the IPO frenzy, the OG Starbase investors, and Elon's path to $1 trillion by 2030
The El Segundo wealth boom: how space money is about to reshape the South Bay
World Cup mania hits America, Team USA run, and the electric atmosphere in LA
A Middle East peace deal looks imminent: what it means for summer gas prices and inflation
The Stanford walkout: graduates, free speech, and real-world consequences in tech and finance
The Knicks' historic win, Wembanyama, and how you're supposed to carry a loss
The Fable 5 AI shutdown scare, government involvement, and Satya Nadella's warning to the industry
Should the US government invest in AI companies? The guys debate the trillion dollar question

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The Knicks at MSG, LA's Final Ballots & Government Buying AI | GCP 1010 Jun 08, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including the Knicks taking over Madison Square Garden and the massive MSG spectacle, the final LA ballots coming in and the questions surrounding the mayoral election, the government wanting to buy into the major AI companies as Bernie Sanders, Trump, and Sam Altman all weigh in, the market dip and what Broadcom's forecast says about AI, SpaceX minting 400 new millionaires ahead of its IPO and the Ontario Teachers' Fund turning $300 million into a projected $11 billion, and a debate on Newport Beach, California living, and much more

Steph Curry's New Mega Shoe Deal, SpaceX IPO, & LA Mayor Race| GCP 1009 Jun 04, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including Steph Curry's mega shoe deal with Chinese brand Li-Ning, the upcoming SpaceX IPO and the panic around it sucking liquidity from the markets, the LA mayor race as ballots are still being counted, Berkshire Hathaway buying into Google and Google's $85 billion equity raise, the great AI bubble debate, Victoria's Secret and the GLP-1 ripple effect across fashion and retail, Macy's surprising growth, and Bernie Sanders' pitch for the government to own 50% of AI companies.

Google's Bug War, 197x Movie Profit & LA's Next Mayor | GCP 1008 Jun 01, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including

Google's about to release 32 million genetically-modified mosquitoes in Florida — the boys break down why it's the worst PR move big tech could possibly make right now, and what Brad Gerstner is doing differently that the rest of Silicon Valley should copy.

Then: a 26-year-old named Curry Barker made a horror movie for $750K that's already grossed $148M in three weeks. That's a 197x return on a $750K bet — while Hollywood studios are losing money on $200M tentpole films. The barriers to entry just collapsed and the establishment isn't ready.

Plus the LA mayoral race heats up: why we're "quiet Spencer Pratt voters," whether he can beat Karen Bass in the runoff, and what his rise says about a city that's finally fed up. The Mamdani-in-NY parallel, the demo that decides it, and why this might be the biggest mayoral election in California history.

Also covered: why America stopped demanding excellence (and China didn't), Berkshire Hathaway's quiet bet on Scottsdale homebuilders, World Cup ticket prices getting borderline criminal, and why Wembanyama might be the most well-rounded young athlete in sports.

Fake Peptides, Eli Lilly's Breakthrough & The S&P Split | GCP 1007 May 26, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week. We get into fake peptides showing up in pools and locker rooms, Eli Lilly's gene therapy IV that drops cholesterol 65% for 18 months, and the wild gap between an S&P at all-time highs and consumer sentiment at all-time lows. We dig into the AI optimist vs. pessimist split, Andrew Sorkin's 1929 doomer pitch on 60 Minutes, and why the next Carnegies need to start building parks and libraries to win back public sentiment,the American fitness test, and much more

Bezos Wants No Income Tax, Meta Cuts 8K Jobs, IPO Boom | GCP 1006 May 21, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including:

- Meta cuts 8,000 jobs as Zuck pivots the company hard toward AI - Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic and what it signals about the AI race - SpaceX IPO drops June 12 — and what Peter Thiel walking away with $80B means - Anthropic, OpenAI and the SPV chaos behind the next round of mega rounds - San Francisco's "AI depression" vs LA's quality-of-life money culture - Jeff Bezos on CNBC pushing for no income tax - America's #1 pizza chain - Las Vegas struggles for the middle class as $200 all-inclusive packages return - USA vs Paraguay Club World Cup tickets are dropping -Plus much more!

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AP Swatch, Trump in China & Space X IPO | GCP 1005 May 18, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including:

- Anand returns after 6 weeks dealing with two serious infections - The AP Swatch collab and what it means for luxury strategy - G-Wagens taking over LA - Laurel Supply, Bristol Farms, and the elevated grocery wave - How clipping democratized brainwashing - Trump's historic trip to China with America's biggest CEOs - SpaceX IPO and the SPV chaos coming - The South Bay tax revenue California lost - Berkshire switch up - Is insider trading how the wealthy actually operate - Pokemon lines wrapping around Gelson's

Trove's Michael Katz, Spencer Pratt's Surge & GLP-1 | GCP 1004 May 11, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week and a special interview with Michael Katz, founder of Trove and longtime mentor to Dee, to talk about the explosion of the trading card and collectibles space. Michael breaks down how Trove is reinventing pack opening as a digital experience with real graded cards, why physical assets are having a moment, and what's behind the cultural shift that put card ripping on the red carpet.

The guys go deep on the LA mayoral race and Spencer Pratt's surge, The market section tackles GLP-1 drugs as the biggest consumer shift in a generation, the collapse of junk food categories, the rise of Erewhon and Laurel Supply as the future of grocery, and the case for being long assets right now.

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GameStop's Bid for eBay & The AI Revolution | GCP 1003 May 04, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including, modern fatherhood would be unrecognizable to a 1950's dad, Historically every single time the market hits a P/E of 23, the next 10 years returned between 2% and -2% annualized,Spencer Pratt just hit a 28% chance to win the Los Angeles Mayor race,GameStop CEO Prepares Takeover Bid For eBay, Monthly Trading Card Volume by Year, and much more

Spencer Pratt's Mayor Run, $127B Refund Tomorrow, UK Sinks | GCP 1002 Apr 20, 2026

Group Chat News is back and we got the hottest news of the week including Spencer Pratt is now polling second for LA mayor behind a socialist and we break down why a reality star might actually be the right pick for the city right now. Nick Shirley kicked off a whistleblower wave and we think fraud detection is about to be the next big YC batch.

LAUSD is spending $45K per student while California school enrollment drops over 15 percent. The UK as a 51st state would land below Mississippi on wages. China's GDP went from 78 percent of the US to 64 percent and we get into how the one child policy and going after their wealthy entrepreneurs cooked them.

Nike rolled out a Boston Marathon ad that said runners welcome walkers tolerated then pulled it after backlash. We get into pace shaming, why every kid needs to learn how to lose, and how brands get stuck in a stretch where they cannot do anything right.

Plus 56 percent of Gen Z women now have tattoos, and the Customs and Border Protection portal opens tomorrow at 8am ET to refund $127B in tariffs to 82 percent of US importers. If you imported anything since last April, get on it

The Masters, Meme Stocks & the $545M Gamble | GCP Ep. 1001 Apr 16, 2026

Group Chat News is back

1001 and still going.

This week: the Masters broke every record with Rory's comeback. Online gambling is out of control. LIV Golf winding down as Saudi money dries up. Uber's AI budget produced nothing and big companies are rethinking the spend. S&P at all-time highs while Buffett sits on $300B cash. Allbirds became a meme stock. Zuck moved his desk. SpaceX SPV drama. Corporate lawyers getting quarterback money. American luxury thriving, Gucci bleeding, global luxury demand disappearing. Boomers have $90T and every spring break reservation. TMZ set up shop in DC.

Group Chat News Episode 1000 Apr 13, 2026

Group Chat News is back with episode 1000! One thousand episodes. Nearly nine years. And somehow we're still here. Dee, Anand, and Drama celebrate the milestone by looking back at how it all started, the eras the podcast has gone through. Thank you to all the Kathys who have listened over the years Heres to a 1000 more

Nike Is Cooked, OpenAI Buys a Podcast, and Kanye's Back | GCP Ep 999 Apr 06, 2026

This week on Group Chat, Zach White returns and the crew goes deep on Nike's earnings disaster and why the brand has become culturally irrelevant. From losing China to getting outpaced by Salomon and Arc'teryx, the guys break down what went wrong and whether the Swoosh can recover.

OpenAI just acquired TBPN, a tech podcast, for a reported $200M+ after only 18 months. The crew breaks down why 70K viewers of the right people is worth more than millions of the wrong ones, and what it means for the future of media acquisitions.

Kanye sold out two nights at SoFi for the first time in LA since 2019. 45 songs, Lauryn Hill, Travis Scott, and $18M on night one alone. Is cancel culture officially dead? The crew debates what it means when the most controversial artist in the world sells out the biggest venue in the city.

Plus: the Artemis moon launch, the moon landing conspiracy debate (the crew votes), a GCP fan builds a SaaS product from a pod tip, Dee builds a baseball swing analyzer on a Duffy boat, and Venice is the new West Hollywood.

TikTok TV Shows, 36 Year Old Gamers & Tiger | GCP Ep 998 Mar 30, 2026

This week on Group Chat NEWS, a Wall Street Journal deep dive reveals 400,000 Americans are now worth over $30 million and the number is climbing fast. The guys break down what that means for the economy, why a real recession might be impossible, and how the $90 trillion boomer inheritance is about to reshape everything.

TikTok is launching its own TV shows, and the crew can't help but point out that Jeffrey Katzenberg and Quibi had this exact idea seven years too early. Short form premium content is now the norm, and China's numbers prove it.

Tiger Woods flipped his car again in Jupiter, Florida, this time with a DUI charge. The guys debate whether anything actually changes for him professionally and why certain icons get unlimited passes.

The average age of a US gamer is now 36 years old. What does that mean for kids on headsets, for the culture, and for dating?

Anand shares an emotional recap of Colin Farrell's event in Pasadena for special needs families and what it meant to his family personally.

Plus: Drama is funding a social experiment, Javi has the wildest story of the year, and Dee finally settles the $350 baseball bat debate once and for all.

Group Chat is a weekly podcast breaking down the biggest trends in business, technology, fashion, sports and more! Hosted by Dee Murthy, Drama aka Chris Pfaff and Anand Murthy successful entrepreneurs with honest perspectives.

OpenAI Kills Sora, Goggins Re-Enlists & Meek Mill Is Pushing AI | GCP Ep. 997 Mar 26, 2026

Dee and Anand are back with a midweek episode packed with big stories.

OpenAI just shut down Sora — their viral AI video editing app — and Disney pulled their billion dollar investment. Is OpenAI spreading itself too thin while Anthropic quietly wins the AI race? The guys break down why the cost structure of AI doesn't make sense yet and what needs to happen for it all to click.

David Goggins just re-enlisted in the Marines at 51 years old. The Army raised its enlistment age to 42 and the internet is losing its mind. Is this patriotism, content, or both? And what does it mean for military recruiting when the biggest thought leaders of young men in America start signing up?

Meek Mill went viral for pushing AI in underprivileged schools, got clowned on the internet, and then got personally invited by a top tech executive to make it happen. The guys break down what the moment actually means and why Meek Mill might be onto something real.

Plus: The NBA is losing America and nobody wants to admit why. A 20 year old just won $3 million from Facebook and YouTube for childhood social media addiction — and every personal injury lawyer in the country just took notes. Blackstone drops $1.4 billion on an Indian cricket team. And why every billionaire in LA is suddenly obsessed with sleep.

A packed 997. Episode 1000 is coming.

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Bezos Is Back, AI Is Taking Over, and Ales Grey is in Walmart | Ep. 996 Mar 23, 2026

Dee and Anand sit down with actor Adam Rodriguez and footwear entrepreneur Steve Pitino for a massive announcement: Steve's American-made comfort shoe brand Ales Grey just landed in Walmart, the largest retailer in the world.

The guys break down how five years living above a factory in China, zero overseas supply chain, and algae-based materials led to a $60 shoe that nurses, doctors, and frontline workers are calling life-changing and why this launch couldn't come at a better moment with tariffs reshaping American manufacturing.

Then the crew pivots to the weekend's biggest sports story: the Fanatics Flag Football event in LA. Was it actually good? What does Logan Paul and Tom Brady's role say about the future of live sports entertainment?

Plus: Jeff Bezos is raising $100 billion to re-enter the game through AI and robotics manufacturing and why that might be the single biggest bullish signal for America's future. Anthropic's new free certification, Waymo going freeway-legal, Tesla Full Self-Driving, and why Sergey Brin showing up at an AI open meetup says everything.

And to close: life expectancy is actually up, fentanyl deaths are down 26%, and GLP-1s are going generic so why does everyone feel like the world is ending?

A packed 996. Episode 1000 is coming.

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Best Actor, Too much DoorDash & the Future of Work | GCP Ep 995 Mar 16, 2026

Group Chat News is back and Michael B. Jordan just won Best Actor while we were recording!! For the guys, this one's personal. From Fantasy Factory hangs to courtside moments, MBJ is the real deal. Plus, is Timothée Chalamet peaking too soon, and what does Hollywood actually reward?

Tucker Carlson's name is popping up in Iran spy allegations and the crew breaks down what's real, what's speculation, and why none of it is surprising.

Then the guys get into the AI debate. Chamath says the utility isn't there yet. The crew strongly disagrees. From fixing a $750-a-month water leak with one prompt to small business owners changing their entire operation overnight the future is already here, people just aren't paying attention.

And with humanoid robots coming for blue collar jobs, what does the future of work actually look like? The guys make the case this moment is bigger than the iPhone and the internet combined.

All that on this week's Group Chat Podcast.

The New Economy: AI Builds It, GLP-1s Shrink It | Ep 994 Mar 12, 2026

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&>*:first-child>*:first-child]:pt-0 [&>*:last-child]:mb-0 [&>*:first-child>*:first-child]:pb-0" dir="auto"> *:first-child]:mt-0 [&>*:first-child>*:first-child]:pt-0 [&>*:last-child]:mb-0 [&>*:first-child>*:first-child]:pb-0" dir="auto"> It is a special midweek drop and the group chat is packed. This episode covers the forces quietly reshaping the economy right now — from AI slashing business costs overnight, to GLP-1 drugs gutting the snack industry, to private credit markets showing their first real cracks. The guys break down what is actually happening beneath the headlines, why sports viewership is at an all-time high, which consumer brands are quietly hitting $10 billion, and why the stock market may be setting up for a violent rally. No fluff, no filler — just the conversations happening in every serious group chat right now. Topics Covered This Episode: 1. AI Is Replacing Your Entire Software Stack How using Claude cut one company's AWS bill from $9,500 a month down to a projected $500 — and what that means for every business owner still paying for legacy SaaS tools. Plus: Lovable jumps from a $300M to $400M run rate in a single month, and Anthropic adds $6 billion in run rate in two months. The AI economy is not coming — it is already here. 2. The GLP-1 Effect Is Hitting Corporate Earnings Campbell Soup's snack division dropped 6% in a single quarter with no obvious explanation other than 30 million Americans now on GLP-1 medications. The guys explore the downstream ripple effects — grocery aisles, fast food, supplement brands, and what retailers like Kroger do when people simply stop snacking. 3. Private Credit Is Cracking Blackstone, Blue Owl, and Cliffwater are all facing record redemption requests after two major auto suppliers backed by private credit funds went under. Is this an economy problem, a bad-lending problem, or a panic problem? The guys break it all down and explain why it matters even if you have never heard of private credit. 4. Sports Is on an Unprecedented Run Every sport — NFL, NBA, MLS, World Baseball Classic, UFC — is posting record ratings. The guys explain why gambling, fragmented media, and the death of cable news are all fueling the surge, and why the Tom Brady flag football league and the Gronk vs. Logan Paul beef are the perfect example of how modern sports entertainment actually works. 5. The $10 Billion Consumer Brands Nobody Is Talking About Quince hits a $10 billion valuation doing nearly $2 billion in revenue by going factory-direct to consumers. The guys break down why consumer investing is back, who is losing market share, and what the rise of brands like Keats and Whatnot means for traditional retail. 6. Millionaire Taxes, Fraud, and the Wealth Exodus Washington State's new 9.9% millionaire tax, the staggering scale of hospice care fraud in Los Angeles, and why billionaires — and now regular millionaires — are leaving high-tax states for Nevada, Texas, and Florida. The argument is simple: clean up the fraud first, and you would not need to raise taxes at all. 7. The Stock Market Rally Nobody Wants to Miss Goldman Sachs is calling for an extreme stock rally. The guys explain why $8.5 trillion sitting in money markets has nowhere else to go, why the US stock market is the only investable market left in the world, and why owning assets — not just earning a salary — is the only play that makes sense right now. Group Chat News drops every week. Subscribe so you never miss the conversation.

If You're Not First You're Last | GCP EP 993 Mar 09, 2026

This week on Group Chat, the guys kick things off fresh off Daylight Savings — and nobody's mad about it. The LA Marathon took over the city, and with it came one of the most unbelievable finishes in recent sports memory: Nathan Smith, a 36-year-old middle school teacher, came from behind in the final seconds to steal the win in a photo finish for the ages. Nike, call this man. The crew also digs into the controversy around LA handing out medals at mile 18, the logistics of playing Frogger through 10,000 runners on Sunset, and why Boston will always have more credibility.

From there: Is Whole Foods actually one of the cheapest grocery stores in America? The guys make the case — and call out the "whole paycheck" narrative as outdated marketing. Plus, the best days of the week to shop on Amazon, Walmart, and Revolve thanks to dynamic pricing, and what surge pricing has taught us about how we spend.

The five wealthiest counties in the US are all in the DC area. What does that tell us about who's really winning? The crew breaks it down. And finally: matcha is everywhere, vegetarianism might be the new woke, and Drama's Fantasy Factory is going viral on TikTok all over again.

Square Shrinks, China Stole AI, & Bets Blow Up | GCP 992 Mar 02, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including and update on Drama's dating life, everything going on in Iran, Anthropic exposing China for creating over 24,000 fake accounts to steal American AI technology, Claude just dethroned ChatGPT as the number one app in the U.S. after a wild Pentagon story, Jack Dorsey just announced Block is getting smaller and what that means for the future of Square. A mass shooting on Sixth Street leaves 3 dead and 14 injured with the FBI investigating terrorism ties. Plus the betting market payout controversy that has everyone heated.

America Isn't Declining, It's Dominating | Group Chat News Ep. 991 Feb 23, 2026

Group Chat News is BACK — Drama, Dee, and Mr. Pfaff are breaking down the biggest stories of the week. On the docket: shocking AI predictions that could change everything, Team USA Hockey brings home Olympic gold, Zuckerberg ditches California for Florida, the latest on the California governor's race, a boots-on-the-ground report from America's heartland with Mr. Pfaff, and the guys get into family, legacy, and why Dee thinks Drama needs to have kids. All that and more on this week's Group Chat.

Play Ball | Group Chat News Ep. 990 Feb 05, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Google's earnings, AI companies attack each other via Super Bowl commercials, Anthropics latest update just triggered a 285 billion dollar market crash, Dee talks about vibe coding a custom CRM, Pepsi Co cuts prices 15% to boost sales, Over 70% of licensed Realtors didn't sell a single home last year, Nike continues to show its a boomer brand, SpaceX has acquired Xai, A bank analyst published a report showing Kalshi users lose money even faster than sports gamblers and everyones favorite WINNERS LOSERS AND CONTENT

2026 Is The New 2016 | Group Chat News Ep 989 Feb 02, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including Dee is back with a full recap from the opening of Delila Dallas, the Epstein files unlock millions of documents, A I chatbots get their own private social media platform called Moltbook, Gold and Silver prices tank, the 2026 Grammy awards, Costco is building apartments on top of there newest location in Los Angeles and much more.

The Future of A I Is Here | Group Chat News Ep 988 Jan 26, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Dee has a new favorite fitness infulencer, are peptides really safe, everything NFL, China's senior-most general is accused of leaking information about the country's nuclear-weapons program to the U.S., NIke's data base got hacked and over a Tb of information was leaked, The future of AI and ways to invest in it, and Delilah Dallas is opening this week!

ChatGPT Ads Are Coming| Group Chat News Ep. 987 Jan 20, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Jefferies analysts say weight loss pills will lower airline fuel bills and lift earnings,ChatGPT is experimenting with advertising in their free subscription, Rick Caruso will not be on the ballot,China's population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 revolution, BlackRock chief Larry Fink warns Davos: Capitalism must evolve, Bermuda is building the world's first fully onchain national economy, with support from Coinbase and Circle.

Fire And Ice | Group Chat News Ep 986 Jan 12, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including a new man is running for LA mayor, Trump wants to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes, CA wealth tax update and what it could mean for Larry and Sergey's shares at Google, a new study shows social skills can make you the most money, Elon has an idea for future health care, and the first ever Golden Globes podcast awards plus much more!

2026 Predictions | Group Chat News Ep 985 Jan 05, 2026

Group Chat News is back with the highly anticipated 2026 predictions episode, where we review last year's predictions and make some bold predictions for 2026.

The Cost Of Doing Business | Group Chat News Ep 984 Dec 29, 2025

Group Chat News is back with some of the biggest stories of the week, first Drama catches us up from his boots on the ground in the heartland of America, then we jump into some news including $18 BILLION GONE: MINNESOTA SOCIAL PROGRAMS LOOTED AT "INDUSTRIAL SCALE", Ro Khanna's billionaire tax vs tech twitter, and Overdoses in America are down finally

Happy Holidays | Group Chat News 983 Dec 24, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including more information on the "freeport" loophole story from the last pod, President Trump says anyone who disagrees with him will "never" be Fed Chairman, Telegram founder Pavel Durov says he will cover IVF costs for women under 37 who want to use his donated sperm, and has promised his offspring a share of his fortune, Saks Global doesn't rule out bankruptcy, the Honest company to halt DTC sales, shutter mobile app, Steven Spielberg refused to work with Ben Affleck because of pool fight on a family vacation, filmmaker claims, consumers power strongest U.S. economic growth in two years, the Chiefs' new stadium in Kansas, and everyones favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT

Choose your adventure: Group Chat News Ep 982 Dec 22, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Marty Supreme looks like it may set box office records, an alarming drug that is sold everywhere, the real reason Vegas may be on the decline, CPI report shows inflation rose at a 2.7% annual pace in November, nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices, an Epstein file update and we take a trip down the conspirecy worm hole plus much more!

Let People Get Rich | Group Chat News Ep 981 Dec 18, 2025

Group Chat News Is back with the hottest stories of the week including, California is hit with a suspicious fog, President Trump announces an emergency press conference, Elon predicts a universal high income, the oscars will be heading to YouTube, Barstool announces a podcast deal with Netflix, perdiction markets could hit a trillion dollars in trading volume by the end of the decade and much more.

Tis the Season | Group Chat News Ep 980 Dec 15, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including Space X plans to go public in 2026, the one line Americans like to wait in, Disney signs deal with Open A I, Michael Burry now has over 156K subscribers on Substack, rent prices are starting to drop, and Netflix is working on buying Warner Bothers

Record Black Friday Numbers | Group Chat News EP. 979 Dec 01, 2025

Group Chat News is back in the studio with friend of the pod Zach white and Locklin, a pastor from Australia who is here to talk about the man upstairs JC and answers all of Dee's questions.

After that we get into some news, including Black Friday numbers, the Trump press conference, the massive fraud scheme that went down in Minnesota, and how the sneaker market is now dead plus more!

Roll With The Winners | Group Chat News Ep 978 Nov 24, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Mandani visits President Trump at the white house, A new update on X could make the internet safer, could MicroStrategy become the next gamestock stock to rip it to the moon, a Bitcoin update and much more

Can Ethan Agarwal save California | Group Chat News EP. 977 Nov 20, 2025

Group Chat News is back with a special episode. Today we're joined by Ethan Agarwal, who's officially running for Governor of California. Ethan dives into his background, what shaped his beliefs, and the changes he hopes to bring to the state. A candid conversation about leadership, policy, and what a better California could look like.

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$120K Jobs Nobody Wants | Group Chat News Ep 976 Nov 17, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Bill Ackman's viral "may I meet you" tweet, Warren Buffett posted his last letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, a crypto update, Michael Burry is closing his hedge fund, emails from the Epstein files are released, Ford can't hire enough mecanics at $120K, Nike earnings, Steph Curry and Underarmor part ways.

The Gov Shutdown ends | Group Chat News EP 975 Nov 10, 2025

Group Chat News Is back with the hottest news of the week including, Kris Jenner 70th Bday party, Senate Closes In on Vote on Ending Government Shutdown, President Trump announces that he will be paying a "tariff dividend" of at least $2,000 per person, Trump proposes 50-year mortgage to help affordability, Peter Thiel: Capitalism Isn't Working for Young People, The Bear Cup That's Causing Brawls at Starbucks, DoorDash stock, collapses over -20% after reporting weaker than expected Q3 2025 earnings and much more!

Winners Win | Group Chat News Ep. 974 Nov 03, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including the Dodgers win the World Series two years in a row, a recap of Complexcon, Ridiculousness comes to an end, Amazon cuts 30,000 jobs, Fast-Food / Fast-Casual stock slump, Zohran Mamdani wins New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Trump and Xi come to an agreement on tariffs, and last but not least the Mississippi miracle

Drama's In The Studio | Group Chat News Ep. 973 Oct 20, 2025

Group Chat News Is back with the hottest news of the week including, Revolve is named an official sponsor of the Lakers, Shohei Ohtani is now named the best baseball player of all time, Uber will give its drivers in the US an option to make money by doing "digital tasks", more than 40% of your parenting time has elapsed by the time your kid enters kindergarten, USA passport power plunges, how din tai fung became america's top-earning restaurant chain, The number one travel destination of 2026 is in the USA, the secondhand market is providing intense competition for luxury brands and much more!

Stay Positive | Group Chat News Ep. 972 Oct 16, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week, including Stunning data that reveals Christianity is surging in the United States. Santa Clara is one of the first law schools to publish its 2026-27 tuition, capped at $50k/ year, Netflix and Spotify partner to bring podcasts by The Ringer to the video platform, the latest OpenAI numbers, OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow 'erotica' for adults in a major policy shift and everyone's favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT

30 Minutes In Bentonville | Group Chat News Ep 971 Oct 13, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including a recap from Walmart's Open call with Sneaker Steve and he has a HOT Ales Grey discount for the Kathys, Trump hits China with another 100% increase on tarriffs, Barron Trump may join the board of TikTok, The Cease fire in the middle east has started, consumers to slash holiday budget by 10%, and Nike shares earnings report plus much more!

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Dr.Costco | Group Chat News EP 970 Oct 06, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including the government shutdown, Diddy gets sentenced to 4 years in prison, Costco will now sell Ozempic and Wegovy at a discounted price, and Bronny may be the next golf superstar.

With The Momentum | Group Chat News Ep 969 Sep 29, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including, Kai Cenat sets the record for most subscribers, Eric Adams DROPS OUT of the New York City mayoral race, Starbucks is closing flagship roastery near Seattle headquarters as it shutters 1% of stores and lays off 900 staff, The USA finally seals a Tiktok deal with China, Hedge-Fund Stars Are Making So Much Now That They Are Hiring Agents, There is a woman in San Francisco who charges $30k to name your baby, and much more!

A Big Shift | Group Chat News Ep. 968 Sep 25, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including, Jimmel Kimmel makes his return to ABC, Dee shares a Gary Vee story, what if everyone drove like a Waymo, Consumers in the top 10% of the income distribution accounted for 49.2% of total US spending in Q2, Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as part of data center buildout and everyone's favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT

Stay Positive | Group Chat News Ep 967 Sep 15, 2025

Group Chat News is back! This week we talk about the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk, The Fed decision is coming up soon and what it could mean for the economy, and the dating app Raya has millions on its waiting list while other dating apps are dying.

The American Psyche | Group Chat News Ep 966 Sep 08, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including is the Lottery a scam, dad giving up viral homerun baseball to Karen, a family is divorced but a 2% mortgage is keeping them together, US tourism is down, Tesla offers Elon Musk a pay package valued as much as $1 trillion, Robotaxi app now available to all

Happy Birthday Dee | Group Chat News Ep 965 Sep 04, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including Starbucks to launch protein packed cold foam lattes later this month, Tesla is about to have its best quarter ever, Ilhan Omar just reported that her "net worth" is now up to $30,000,000, Kawhi Leonard reportedly signed a secret deal with the Clippers' owner to allegedly 'circumvent the salary cap, the S&P 500 is in one of its strongest bull runs in decades, and everyones favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT!

Everything Is Too Expensive | Group Chat News EP 964 Sep 02, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including Us credit card troubles rise,The most-expensed dinner spots in New York and San Francisco according to Ramp card data,The economics of US college sports are wild, and college footback is back!

Start A Camp | Group Chat News Ep. 963 Aug 28, 2025

Group Chat News Is back with the hottest stories of the week including

Cracker Barrel shares rise after restaurant chain gets rid of controversial new logo, Google has eliminated 35% of managers overseeing small teams in past year, Nvidia reports second-quarter earnings after the bell, Taylor Swift's engagement, adults are going to sleep-away camp to make friends, Pop Mart CEO and founder Wang Ning is now the 79th richest person in the world plus everyones favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT

The Coming Wave | Group Chat News Ep 962 Aug 25, 2025

Group Chat News is back with some of the biggest stories of the week including, Powell's Rate Cut Signal Reflects Economy's Delicate Position, Meta puts the brakes on its massive AI talent spending spree, It has been nine days without a murder in Washington, D.C. and much more

Kreatures Of Habit | Group Chat News Ep. 691 Aug 21, 2025

Group Chat News is back with a special interview with Michael Chernow, founder of Kreatures Of Habit. Dee and Michael dive into how Kreatures of Habit began, Michael's story of trials, tribulations, sobriety and ultimately success. KOH's crowdfund on StartEngine is one of the fastest-funded campaigns on the platform, achieving over $600,000 in just two weeks, parenting, teaching your kids financial literacy, and much more

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American Rich | Group Chat News Ep. 960 Aug 11, 2025

Group Chat News Is back with some of the biggest stories of the week including 10,000 homes in Los Angeles have to boil their homes water or they will get sick, Mamdani polls higher than all NYC mayoral candidates combined in new poll, Another wild Robotaxi snapshot on a busy Sunday in SF where rideshare prices are surging everywhere, The US economy is heavily reliant on wealthy individuals, Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to give the US government 15% of their revenues from chip sales in China, Nike's ad for Shedeur Sanders has 11 million impressions in less than 24 hours and much more

Mobile Voting | Group Chat News Ep. 959 Aug 07, 2025

Group Chat News is back with a special interview featuring Bradley Tusk — venture capitalist, political strategist, and founder of Tusk Philanthropies, where he's leading the push to make mobile voting a reality in the U.S.

After the interview we dive into some of the hottest topics of the week including US Visa holders will be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 for entry, The Howard Stern show canceled after 20 years, Trump raises India tariffs to 50% over Russian oil purchases. Check out Bradley Tusk's TED Talk on mobile voting here

Risk On | Group Chat News Ep 958 Aug 04, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including the American Eagle ad with Sydney Sweeney that had thousands of critiques, friend of the pod Kevin Gould stops by to talk about Glamnetic's new major collab, what's really behind those rosy GDP numbers, Las Vegas just reported an 11% drop in tourism revenue, design software maker Figma's shares surge 158% in blowout market debut, Quince more than doubles valuation to $4.5B with second raise in 6 months, And Lebron and Bronny pick up golfing

The Glo Up | Group Chat News Ep 957 Jul 28, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including the 'Tea' app hacked after going viral, exposing 72,000 users' photos, A new Gen Z trend involves not saying "hello" when answering the phone, instead waiting for the person that called to speak first, the guys go over the latest Epstein update, US News survey of Americans who've placed a bet in the past 6 months, Warren Buffett's Birkshire Hathaway HomeServices say demographics could lead to a home price collapse, The Packers say they received record $432.6M in revenue sharing, Temu is literally being told that it cannot provide cheaper prices than Amazon anymore.

It's 4 Trillion Dollars | Group Chat News Ep. 956 Jul 21, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Scottie Scheffler crushes the compition again, an Epstein files update, Google Deepmind's alphageometry just did what most humans can't, 58% of students who graduated within the last year are still looking for their first job, there are at least ten employees at OpenAI who have turned down $300 million offers from Mark Zuckerberg, Ethereum Could Hit OVER $15k PER COIN in 2025, how Bessent made the case to Trump against firing fed chair Powell, Nvidia is now worth 4 trillion dollars, In-N-Out Burger Owner Teases Chain's Move Into South plus more

Bitcoin All Time High | Group Chat News Ep. 955 Jul 14, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Anand's Vegas trip recap, Wimbledon recap, super intelligence is making us less intelligent. Tucker Carlson's take on why the Epstein files won't be released, Bitcoin flies to new all-time highs, Exercise has similar effects as antidepressants & therapy, President Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell has "been very bad for our country, we should have the lowest interest rate on earth and much more

It Takes a Village | Group Chat News Ep. 954 Jul 07, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including Trump calls Elon's third party "ridiculous." Your kid is getting a 'Trump account.' Should you put your money in it, Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) offers an incredible incentive to startup founders and early employees with more lenient QSBS, President Trump announces plans for UFC fight on White House grounds in honor of America 250, TikTok Building New Version of App Ahead of Expected U.S. Sale, China Plans Nationwide Subsidies to Boost Birthrate.

Dr. GPT | Group Chat News Ep. 953 Jul 03, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including Sean 'Diddy' Combs Jury convicts Combs of 2 counts in sex trafficking trial, Zohran Mamdani moves on to an unusual general election for New York City mayor, the Trump vs Elon fude starts back up, Microsoft is laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts, Microsoft's AI Is Better Than Doctors at Diagnosing Disease, the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding, Nike recently reported its fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year results ending May 31, 2025, and everyones favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT

Clip It | Group Chat News EP. 952 Jun 23, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including Fanatics says more than 125,000 fans attended Fanatics Fest this weekend, up from 70,000 last year, The Besties All-In launched ultra premium tequila in LA at Delilah's, US claims strikes on Iran nuclear sites caused severe damage,' but full impact is unclear, Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos shrug off protestors with scantily clad FOAM PARTY on $500M yacht and much more!

Too Late Too Stupid | Group Chat News Ep. 951 Jun 19, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates unchanged, US consumer spending is falling, Cannes Lion, Buss family to sell Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation, Recent reporting projects that stablecoins could grow into a $3.7 trillion market by the end of the decade, Waymo applies for special permit to bring its self-driving cars to New York City, Wall Street wants in on Crumbl's oversized sugary cookies, Sam Altman said Meta has offered his employees signing bonuses as high as $100 million and everyones favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT

Group Chat News Ep. 950 Jun 16, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including a Father's Day recap, Stock futures rise amid rising geopolitical risk as Israel-Iran attacks continue, Who Is Vance Boelter? The Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting Suspect, The No Kings protest, and Kai Cenat goes to the B.E.T. Awards

Group Chat News Ep. 949 Jun 09, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including the beef between Elon Musk and President Trump, the National Guard arrives in LA under Trumps order to help contain immagration protests, Meta is in talks to buy In Scale AI for 10 billion dollars, Lululemon's stock plundges, Dave's Hot Chicken Sells for 1 billion dollars, and Lin from Bookit.com stops by the pod to give the Kathys a 80% discount on their Gold Membership!

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Group Chat News Ep. 948 Jun 05, 2025

Group Chat News is back with a special episode for all the entrepreneurs. Raissa from Revolve and Gabi from Gato join Drama and Anand for a real convo on building brands, facing challenges, and what it's really like growing as a female entrepreneur in 2025.

Group Chat News EP 947 Jun 02, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Waymo surpasses Lyft and on track to pass Uber in the next 12 months, In a victory for Palmer Luckey, Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality headsets for the military, Hailey Bieber's $1 billion sale is about so much more than makeup.

Group Chat News Ep. 946 May 27, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week! We talk about Kai Cenat's streamer university, then we get into a huge breakdown of Dee's China trip, and then we get a recap of the Kendrick Lamar show here in LA

Group Chat News Ep. 945 May 19, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including, Scottie Scheffler is the PGA champion, Mexican ship headed the wrong way before fatal Brooklyn Bridge crash, Bitcoin records highest weekly close in history, Walmart has a 2% profit margin where do you expect them to eat the cost from, Dick's Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion, You can buy Zyn in flight on Swiss air, why are personal injury attorneys the marginal bidder for roadside billboards in so many parts of the US, you said Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide. People don't believe it.

Group Chat News Ep. 944 May 12, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Klarna was one of the first to go all-in on AI, replacing 700 customer service staff last year, Bitcoin officially surpasses Amazon to become the 5th largest asset in the world by market cap, Emirates will pay a 22-week bonus to eligible employees after it posted a record profit for the past financial year, The Trump administration plans to accept a luxury Boeing 747-800 plane as a donation from the Qatari royal family, Did You shoot somebody in self-defense? There's an insurance policy for that. Plus a special message from Dee in Hong Kong and much more

Group Chat News Ep. 943 May 08, 2025

Group Chat News is back with some of the hottest stories of the week including the Fed holding interest rates steady while warning of rising economic risks tied to tariffs, Alphabet's stock tumbling after Apple's Eddy Cue hints that AI could kill search as we know it, and a Q1 earnings breakdown from Revolve Group. Plus, DoorDash posts a surprise profit and makes bold moves to acquire both Deliveroo and SevenRooms, and everyone's favorite, WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT.

Group Chat News Ep. 942 May 05, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including all the updates on tariffs, Warren Buffett steps aside for Greg Abel, President Trump orders the reopening of Alcatraz, oil prices open nearly at -4% lower as OPEC prepares to hike production again and much more

Group Chat News Ep. 941 Apr 29, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including a Stagecoach recap from Dee and we dive into the NFL Draft, the NBA finals, Barnes and Noble plans to open 60 new stores this year, Americans are obsessed with protein and it's driving nutrition experts nuts, The Savanna Bananas sold out Clemson 80,000 seat football stadium for a game, and then we dive into all things tariffs and the economy.

Group Chat News Ep. 940 Apr 21, 2025

Group Chat News is back with a very special guest, we have an autism expert in the studio giving us insight on the topic, and we really quickly catch up on the tariffs news.

Group Chat News Ep. 938 Apr 18, 2025

Group Chat News is back and we have Sneaker Steve with us tonight and he has some exciting news for Ales Grey and a BIG Kathy discount:

Ales Grey is offering a Buy One, Give One (BOGO) deal.

👉 Buy a pair of the Frontline Pro 3 at REI.com buy your shoes here

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🎁 Kathy's can pick a second pair free — that's 50% off in total.

2 pairs for $60.

We talked about Coachella weekend and Stagecoach coming up soon as well as all the updates on the tariffs plus more!

Group Chat News Ep. 939 Apr 17, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including more talk about the tariffs and how they are affecting Temu and Shein, Stephen A Smith is still talking about a presidential run, luxury brand Cucinelli had double-digit growth and is the slowest since 2021, the number of new podcasts fall sharply and WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT

Group Chat News Ep. 937 Apr 07, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including banter about Coachella and the Masters coming up, President Trump winning the senior golf club championship at Trump Jupiter Golf Club, Then we do a deep dive into all things tariffs and what it's doing to the world markets plus much more!

World War Tariffs | Group Chat News Ep. 936 Apr 03, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Amazon and other major companies putting in their bid to buy TikTok, UFC signed multi million deal with Meta, ticket prices and what it means for the economy, Tesla's global vehicle delivery sank 13% in the first quarter, Nevada gaming revenue slides 9% in February to 1.2 billion, Fidelity launches new Bitcoin retirement offering, Open A I raises 40 billion at 300 billion post money valuation, real time news as Trump's tariffs were announced and of course everyone's favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT!

Content for the week: Neil Mehta's article from Colossus https://joincolossus.com/article/the-visions-of-neil-mehta-greenoaks/

Group Chat News EP. 935 Mar 31, 2025

Group Chat News is back first we have a special interview with Ali from Raised next we get into some news including CoreWeave Stock Ends Flat on the First Day of Trading After Scaled-Back IPO, xAI has acquired X in an all-stock transaction, Elon Musk's new Tesla Restaurant in Hollywood, Robinhood is launching bank accounts that will deliver physical cash to your doorstep, and how TikTok Shop is beating Amazon and Temu in the social shopping space plus much more!

Group Chat News Ep. 934 Mar 27, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Dee talks about Ghost and how important AI is for businesses, LeBron goes on Pat McAfee, Steph Curry & Michelle Obama are launching a hydration drink, Speed goes to China, Endeavor officially goes private as Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell change roles, Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages, MTA sees green with congestion pricing, as tolls bring in $100M during first 2 months, Meta plans to charge $14 a month for add free Instagram, and of course everyone's favorite WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

· The state of Ghost and the value of AI for businesses. (0:35)

· Hot takes from Lebron on Pat McAfee. (11:40)

· The evolution of the 'influencer'. (16:27)

· Endeavor goes private. (23:26)

· The conspiracy theory surrounding leaked war plans. (27:46)

· Congestion pricing benefits. (30:28)

· Would you pay for ad-free Facebook or Instagram? (33:41)

· Winners, Losers, and Content. (35:51)

· Group Chat 'Kathy' Shout Outs. (43:10)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

· LeBron pat macafee

· Stephen Curry and Michelle Obama are releasing their own hydration drink, Plezi

· Endeavor officially goes private as Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell change roles

· Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages

· MTA sees green with congestion pricing, as tolls bring in $100M during first 2 months

· META PLANS TO CHARGE $14 A MONTH FOR AD-FREE INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK

· Wall Street Bonuses Powered New York's Economy in 2024. Some Worry They Peaked.

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Group Chat News Ep. 933 Mar 24, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Vacation plans dive, Nike sales are still on a downward slope, DoorDash strikes a deal with Klarna, Waymo is projected to hit 20 million rides in 2025, Apple is losing a billion dollars a year on their streaming service, and Bobby Hundreds has a big new job at Disney and much more!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

· Is the recession here? (0:00)

· Going all-in on wellness. (5:15)

· Retail Joe is singing the blues. (11:45)

· The park is HOT! (15:18)

· Can Nike fix their broken image? (20:00)

· Is gambling a problem? (29:10)

· DoorDash is going to win BIG with buy now, pay later. (33:31)

· The future is here. (39:49)

· The problem with traditional Hollywood. (49:15)

· "They not like us." (1:00:15)

· Shout out to Bobby Hundreds! (1:08:45)

· Group Chat 'Kathy' Shout Outs. (1:13:57)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

· Vacation plans take a dive

· Nike expects sales will plunge in current quarter as it faces tariffs, sliding consumer confidence

· Woke mega-brand sees sales slump after being left with warehouses full of clothes and shoes no one wants

· Men's March Madness TV coverage Thursday averaged 9.1 million viewers—the most-watched opening day of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament ever

· DoorDash will let users buy now, pay later for fast food, a possible worrying sign for the economy

· Waymo is at 10M rides a year (200k/week) and on track to do 20M by the end of 2025 in the US.

· Apple is Losing Over $1 Billion a Year on Streaming Service

· Bobby Hundreds Has a Big New Job at Disney

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Group Chat News Ep. 932 Mar 17, 2025

Group Chat News is back and we have a friend of the pod Mark Brazil catching us up on everything he has going on with Ikonick and Open Residency we jump into some news, including an American won the LA Marathon for the first time in 31 years, USA airlines slash earnings forecasts as economic concerns grow, the national average wholesale price of eggs drops for the third week in a row, Pepsi Co is nearing a 1.5 billion dollar deal for soda brand Poppi, Klarna files for USA ipo, David Sacks sold 200 million in crypto-related holdings before taking his white house position, DeepSeek a national treasure in China is now being closely guarded and more!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

· Drama's got beef. (0:00)

· Introducing special guest Mark Mastrandrea, Co-Founder of IKONIK and podcast host of Open Residency. (11:26)

· Drama's HUGE plug. (21:40)

· Travel spending is down, is it time to panic? (31:11)

· Shout out to Poppi! (52:04)

· It's good to see some IPOs again. (59:29)

· Nefarious acts by David Sacks? (1:03:05)

· Yet another DeepSeek update. (1:06:23)

· Reading the YouTube comments. (1:08:02)

· Group Chat 'Kathy' Shout Outs. (1:09:08)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

· An American wins the L.A. Marathon for the first time in 31 years

· Motivational Canvas Art Designed to Inspire You Every Day | IKONIK

· US airlines slash earnings forecasts as economic concerns grow

· National average wholesale price of eggs drops for 3rd week in a row

· PepsiCo nearing more than $1.5 billion deal for soda brand Poppi, Bloomberg News reports

· Buy now, pay later lender Klarna files for U.S. IPO

· David Sacks sold $200 million in crypto-related holdings before taking White House job, ethics memo says

· DeepSeek, a National Treasure in China, is Now Being Closely Guarded

Connect with Mark!

· IG: (@markbrazil)

· Pod: Open Residency

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Group Chat News Ep. 931 Mar 10, 2025

Group Chat News is back with some of the hottest stories of the week, including Expo West convention recap, the issues people have with Amazon and how Tiktok could be a serious competitor, Facebook Marketplace is the main reason young people still go on Facebook, Boomers are setting up a showdown with millennials, Stephen A Smith has agreed to a 100 million deal with ESPN that will give him flexablity to talk politics and much more!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

· Welcome to Spring! (0:00)

· Recapping Expo West and the trade show boom. (4:31)

· Who is the biggest threat to Amazon? (25:20)

· Modern-day Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace. (42:15)

· Boomers vs. Millennials. (47:43)

· Stephen A. Smith's MAJOR new deal. (57:35)

· Reading the YouTube Comments. (1:02:08)

· Group Chat 'Kathy' Shout Outs. (1:02:56)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

· How Facebook Marketplace is keeping young people on the platform

· Boomers are setting up a showdown with millennials, aging in place and plunking down hundreds of thousands on renovating their homes

Stephen A. Smith has agreed to a $100M+ deal with ESPN that will give him the flexibility to talk politics more

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Group Chat News Ep. 930 Mar 06, 2025

Group Chat News is back!! And we have some of the hottest stories of the week, including

DeepSeek spurs black market demand for Nvidia gaming chips in China, Stripe's total payment volume reaches 1.4 trillion, Target warms February sales were soft, On Running sales grow by double digits and swings to a profit year over year, and everyone's favorite WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT!

Timeline fo What Was Discussed:

· How young kids interact. (0:00)

· Recapping the Upfront Summit. (6:15)

· Let's talk DeepSeek. (18:43)

· Stripe is NOT that impressive. (27:54)

· The consumer is soft. (35:18)

· Crypto Summit predictions. (41:27)

· On Running is on absolute FIRE! (44:41)

· Winners, Losers, and Content. (53:31)

· Reading the YouTube comments. (59:18)

· Group Chat 'Kathy' Shout Outs. (1:01:22)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

· The Upfront Summit, less than two months after the fires, draws tech's elite to Los Angeles

· DeepSeek Spurs Black Market Demand for Nvidia Gaming Chips in China

· Stripe's total payment volume reaches $1.4T, fueled by long-standing investments in AI

· I always felt Stripe was a $100B+ company. It may just have taken a bit of time to fully bake. Quality companies eventually find their true value.

· All-In Podcast: The Stablecoin Future, Milei's Memecoin, DOGE for the DoD, Grok 3, Why Stripe Stays Private

· Target warns February sales were soft, adding to concerns about consumer health

· Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Is Tumbling. Earnings Weren't the Problem.

· Ross Stores $ROST has released its quarterly earnings.

· US consumers are pulling back on spending

· On Holding sales grow by double-digits, swings to a profit year-over-year

· Dana White, Turki Alalshikh announce new boxing league

· Sweetgreen is betting that you want fries with that salad

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We DId It, Respectfully | Group Chat News Ep. 929 Feb 24, 2025

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including some tea from the guys, India is set to reduce the import tax on electric vehicles from 110% to 15%, Elon Musk baby momma drama, a teen with a 4.4 GPA couldn't get accepted into college but got a job a Google, credit card debt is at an all-time high but Dee found a stat that can make you feel better....just a little and much more!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

· Is this the beginning of the end of Group Chat? (0:00)

· Power and making money are TWO different things. (7:14)

· Holding people accountable. (16:45)

· The ghost is here. (21:50)

· What kind of person is Elon? (30:44)

· The best and the brightest? (35:48)

· Let's talk credit card debt. (54:19)

· Group Chat 'Kathy' Shout Outs. (58:12)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

· INDIA IS SET TO REDUCE THE IMPORT TAX ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM 110% to 15%

· Joe Rogan Experience #2274 - Mike Baker