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Today, Dee and Anand discuss new facts from Robinhood's GameStop debacle, Amazon's market value, FTX's possible BlockFi buy, Restoration Hardware's bad outlook, USC & UCLA's move to the Big Ten, Logan Paul's WWE contract, and this week's Winners, Losers, Content. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand discuss Sunday's pod, Meta's Internal speech policy, Michael Burry's freshly coined term, Sam Bankman-Fried's Robinhood flipflop, Ernst & Young's $100 Million Fine, Airbnb's party ban, TikTok's possible app store removal, TikTok's most-followed user, California's gas tax relief, and Ghislaine Maxwell prison sentence. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss the overturning of Roe v Wade and the All-In Podcast. Timeline of What Was Discussed: The guy's hot takes on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. (3:10)  Do the guys believe ‘the besties' at All-In Podcast are telling the truth on their break? (57:40)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, leaves issue up to states — New York Post  Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says gay rights, contraception rulings should be reconsidered after Roe is overturned  Andrew Yang on Roe V Wade  Dave Portnoy on Twitter  Dave Portnoy on Twitter: Emergency Press Conference – We are going backwards  Anti-abortion states split on how to enforce ban, whether to prosecute or surveil doctors  Rep. Miller thanks Trump for 'victory for white life,' campaign says she misread remarks — NBC News  All-In Podcast E84: Markets update, crypto collapse, Russia/Ukraine endgame, state of the podcast  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Special Guest Brent Belote joins Anand and Dee to explain Oil and Gas prices. Then Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss Drama's eye witness to murder, FDA's Juul ban, TikTok's US data access, Crypto's chokehold, Ken Griffin's Citadel move, United's flight cut, Netflix's staffing cut, Ledger's NFT Marketplace, and this week's Winners, Losers, Content. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss Drake's latest album, Elon Musk's family matters, Economist's newest warning, auto shopper's record car payment, Binance's Bitcoin buy, ProShares' new ETF, Biden's Port of Los Angeles visit, Revlon's chapter 11, Unilever's DSC purchase, and Klarna's valuation cut. Timeline of What Was Discussed: DRAKE! (1:58)  The first takes from NFT NYC week. (11:11)  Is the ‘All-In Podcast' over?! (23:54)  “Bike-den.” (33:53)  It must be tough being Elon Musk's kid. (37:33)  The recession is here. (42:35)  Anand has diamond hands when it comes to Bitcoin. (46:02)  The rip is over! (55:08)  Revlon, RIP. (58:12)  The biggest winners in the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) category. (1:02:34)  Why you are worth whatever someone is willing to pay for. (1:13:05)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Drake's 'Honestly, Nevermind' First-Week Sales Projections Are In  Charlie Rose – Ray Dalio  Elon Musk's Son Files To Change Gender, Name To End Relationship With Father  Economist warns of 'inevitable recession' as consumer spending drops  Cost to finance a new car hits a record $656 per month — and auto shoppers could pay even more with latest Fed rate hike  Binance Buy Bitcoin Dip – 100k BTC on Recovery to $19k Level  ProShares is launching a short bitcoin ETF this week  'The rip-off is over': Biden urges shipping reform during Port of Los Angeles visit  Revlon files for bankruptcy as debt, supply challenges take a toll  Moiz Ali on Twitter  Klarna's potential valuation cut to $15B appears sufficiently steep  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, the whole gang discusses Powell's 750-point hike, the market's reaction, Crypto's margin calls, Elon Musk's latest shenanigans, Ferrari's new cars, Chanel's customer breakdown, and Netflix's recent scrutiny. Then, part two of our interview with Ian from Ledger before this week's Winners, Losers, Content. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand discuss the housing market's rate increases, the Fed's rate increases, the US recession, Coinbase's staffing cuts, Kanye West's 'Fake Yeezy' battle with Adidas, the nation's best restaurant, Squid Game's new reality series, big media's sportscasting rights, and air pollution's newest study. Timeline of What Was Discussed: LIV is PISSING OFF the establishment and Disney's bid for Cricket. (1:29)  Ad Break: Liquid I.V. (13:42)  Why the Fed wants a recession. (15:03)  The trickle-down effects of poor decisions. (20:49)  Will real estate ever go down?! (29:33)  Anand addresses why crypto is tanking. (34:58)  Why is Kanye West calling out Adidas? (41:57)  Indians are winning at EVERY level! (45:12)  The ‘Squid Game' reality series is coming to Netflix! (48:15)  Is air pollution taking years off your life? (52:03)  Shout out to ClipperJet. (55:54)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Apple TV, Major League Soccer Reach Historic, 10-yr Broadcasting Deal  Rory McIlroy Calls Out PGA Tour Defectors  Disney, Reliance Bid $6.2 Billion to Beam India Cricket  Visit Liquid I.V. for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code GROUPCHAT at checkout**  Fed Likely to Consider 0.75-Percentage-Point Rate Rise This Week — The Wall Street Journal  Coinbase Is Cutting Jobs and and the Stock Gets a Downgrade. But It's Not All Bad News. — Barron's  A message from Coinbase CEO and Cofounder, Brian Armstrong  Compass, Redfin Shed Workers Amid Bleak Housing Market  30-year mortgage rate surges to 6.28%, up from 5.5% just a week ago  Kanye West Calls Out Adidas Over 'Fake Yeezy' Slides — Complex  An Indian Restaurant in North Carolina Is Voted Best in US  ‘Squid Game' Reality Series Coming to Netflix With Biggest Cash Prize in TV History  Air pollution takes 2 years off your life, more than smoking or alcohol  ClipperJet. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss the United States' growing inflation problem, homelessness' newest predictor, crypto's woes, Brian Armstrong's rebuke to his workers, luxury real estate's plunge, hotel's battle with inflation, Wells Fargo's moves Shopify, Meta's backstep on AR glasses, Amazon's pull out from bidding, and Nick Connon's ninth baby. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Drama and Dee discuss California's Primary Election, Dave Clark's Amazon departure, Apple's new buy now, pay later program, Target's excess inventory, Denver Broncos' sale, and LIV Golf's offer to one pro player. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss the upcoming election season, Elon Musk's latest moves, Meta's investigation into Sheryl Sandberg, Spotify's latest racket, and Post Malone's album drop. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand discuss Elon Musk's newest declaration, Sheryl Sandberg's curtain call, Nate Chastain's possible prison sentence, Jamie Dimon's market manipulation, and this week's Winners, Losers, Content. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Elon Musk drops the HAMMER on the work-from-home crowd. (1:08)  Robinhood, who?! (23:35)  Ad Break: Ledger. (30:37)  Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down from Meta. (32:17)  The problems with financial crimes. (37:52)  Jamie Dimon has an agenda. (42:03)  Tiger Global is falling fast. (43:50)  Keeping up with the Joneses. (46:34)  Winners, Losers, and Content. (50:20)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:06:09)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Elon Musk to Workers: Spend 40 Hours in the Office, or Else  'I work just 2 hours a day': A 24-year-old who makes $8,000 a month in passive income shares her best business advice  WSJ + Group Chat | Group Chat News  Hardware Wallet - State-of-the-art security for crypto assets | Ledger  Sheryl Sandberg Is Stepping Down From Meta  US Charges Ex-OpenSea Exec With NFT Insider Trading  Jamie Dimon says 'brace yourself' for an economic hurricane caused by the Fed and Ukraine war  Tiger Global drops 14% in May during the tech sell-off, pushing hedge fund's 2022 losses to over 50%  One-Third of People Making $250,000 or More Living Paycheck to Paycheck  LeBron James Is Officially A Billionaire  Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers win ‘The Match'  Jury reaches verdict: Johnny Depp wins libel trial, Amber Heard partially wins countersuit  Queen of the South - USANetwork.com  White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch - Netflix  People Mentioned  Gunjan Banerjee (@gunjanbanerji) | Twitter  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand discuss Tom Cruise's box office record, inflation's global effect, home real estate's continued growth, Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza, and much more! Timeline of What Was Discussed: Top Gun is America's Hope! (0:58)  Taco Bell are the masters at marketing. (13:16)  It's IMPOSSIBLE to model demand. (15:36)  Salesforce is weathering the storm. (26:39)  Why it's hard to scale consumer-facing brands. (28:25)  Politicians need to be much more than ‘laser-focused' on inflation. (36:15)  Something has to give with the Great Resignation. (44:02)  Is Kanye West the hottest agent in the game?! (51:04)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  'Top Gun: Maverick' beats out third installment of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' in record box office numbers  Taco Bell locations are running out of Mexican Pizza less than two weeks after its return  25% of Americans are delaying retirement due to inflation, survey finds  Salesforce Stock Leaps After Q1 Earnings Beat, Profit Forecast Boost  Biden congratulates Powell, promises Fed 'laser focus' on inflation  Meet the typical Gen Z worker, who is quitting their job for a better one but probably regretting it later  Rams star Aaron Donald signs with Kanye West's Donda Sports amid ongoing contract dispute, retirement rumors  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Dee and special guest, Benjy Smith, discuss F1's Monaco Grand Prix, China's reopening, Luna's collapse, Gap's gap on their earnings forecast, the Hampton's market cooldown, and BeReal's newfound popularity. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today we're joined by Ian Rogers of Ledger and DJ Skee. Together with Dee and Anand, they have an incredible conversation about VeeCon, crypto, and the metaverse. Drama and Anand cover today's top stories from the tragedy in Uvalde to Adam Neumann's new gig. Timeline of What Was Discussed: It's been a somber week. Anand and Drama talk about the tragedy in Uvalde, TX. (1:31)  An interview with Ian Rogers from Ledger, and DJ Skee. They discuss VeeCon, the state of crypto and NFTs, and the metaverse. (16:17)  BIG names leaving their board seats. (51:52)  Adam Neumann still hasn't learned his lesson. (57:15)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Parents Express Anger at Police Response to Uvalde School Massacre  Someone Stole Seth Green's Bored Ape, Which Was Supposed To Star In His New Show  Jack Dorsey exits Twitter's board of directors  Peter Thiel is stepping down from Meta's board  WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann's new crypto project sounds like a scam within a scam  Connect with Ian and DJ Skee  DJ Skee (@djskee)  Ledger (@ledger)  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

This episode was taped on Tuesday afternoon before news broke out about the horrific events in Uvalde, Texas. Today, Dee and Anand discuss Even Spiegel's market effects, one company's layoffs, China's lockdowns, Elon Musk's SA allegations, the US's pay disparities, Nike's Travis Scott partnership, and Group Chat's IP theft. Timeline of What Was Discussed: It is VERY clear that ANY consumer-facing business is STRUGGLING! (1:59)  China vs the world! (12:24)  Monkeypox is here! (18:28)  Fintech is going through some tough times. (20:42)  If you don't have the IP, China is NOT the place for you. (23:40)  Elon Musk is the MOST polarizing character in America. (27:38)  How do we fix the gender pay gap? (36:03)  Travis Scott is BACK! (42:57)  Postscript, where's our check?! (47:53)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Snap plunges 30% after CEO warns company will miss revenue and earnings estimates, slow hiring  Abercrombie & Fitch shares fall 30% after retailer posts loss, offers weak outlook  Monkeypox can be contained as more countries rolling out vaccinations, says WHO official  Klarna to lay off 10% of its workforce as souring economy hits buy now, pay later space  Airbnb is closing its domestic business in China, sources say  SpaceX president defends Elon Musk over sexual misconduct claims: 'I believe the allegations to be false'  Women are still paid 83 cents for every dollar men earn. Here's why  Over 1 Million Entries Reportedly Submitted For Travis Scott x Nike Air Trainer 1 Drop — Complex  Group Chat - the world's first SMS ECOMMFERENCE  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat  

Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss Instagram verification in new age dating, this week's markets outlook, Ethereum cofounder's downgrade to a millionaire, Amazon's real estate dump, billionaire's taxes, and Pete Davidson's SNL exit. Timeline of What Was Discussed: (1:41) Drama's “twilight special.”  (5:31) Treat yourself to 50K.  (13:00) What was the vetting process pre-social media?  (14:28) What will be the catalyst that will get people excited about re-investing their money?  (23:33) Misery loves company.  (30:38) Ad Break: Credit 101.  (36:46) Why so miserable, ‘Crypto king'.  (38:50) The potential scary fallout from Amazon's retail dump.  (44:55) Is taxing billionaires the right move?  (1:04:44) Group Chat's hot take on Pete Davidson's exit from SNL.  (1:09:11) Group Chat Shout Outs.  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Stocks head for another potentially treacherous week, as a slew of retailers report earnings  Visit Credit 101 for an exclusive offer for Group Chat Listeners!  Ethereum cofounder Buterin says he's no longer a billionaire — Business Insider  Amazon Seeks To Offload Up To 10 Million Square Feet Of Warehouse Space  Pete Davidson Shares Heartfelt Message Ahead of 'Saturday Night Live' Exit (UPDATE) — Complex  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand are joined by Dulma Altan of Makelane. Dulma Altan is the founder of Makelane, a private community of 1700 female DTC/eCommerce founders, as well as a TikTok creator who analyzes DTC, eCommerce, and VC on her channel at @iamdulma to 50K+ followers. Since starting to post on TikTok last September she has been profiled as an emerging thought leader in publications like Morning Brew and Glossy while Makelane has been featured in The New York Times and Business Insider for its work helping women-led brands access the resources they need to launch & scale. Previously Dulma founded Potion, the world's first clean fragrance retailer, and before that worked at Google and Red Antler helping startups with advertising & branding. After the interview, Drama and the boys cover the market's latest, Tesla's boot from the S&P, one investor's short on Apple, and Winners, Losers, and Content. Timeline of What Was Discussed: An exclusive interview with Dulma Altan, founder of Makelane. They discuss the current headwinds in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) business, how your favorite beauty brand may be shutting down, why her brand stands out, and much more! (1:32)  A Group Chat quick market recap. (25:18)  Some views on short-sellers. (36:32)  Ad Break: Liquid I.V. (42:00)  Elon vs the world. (45:07)  Why Americans are pessimistic about economic opportunity. (55:36)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (1:04:52)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:18:32)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  This TikToker is delving into what makes DTC CPG businesses tick  Klara valuation  Bombshell 13F Filing: Michael Burry Is Short Apple Stock (NASDAQ:AAPL)  Visit Liquid I.V. for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code GROUPCHAT at checkout**  Why Tesla was kicked out of the S&P 500's ESG index  For many Americans, economic opportunity seems increasingly out of reach  'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli has been released from prison  Fyre Festival Swindler Billy McFarland Receives Early Release from Prison  George W Bush's speech gaffe over 'Iraq invasion'  Elon Musk calls out Twitter employee caught in Project Veritas video mocking his Asperger's (msn.com)  All-In Podcast with Elon Musk  Connect with Dulma!  TikTok: @iamdulma  Makelane  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand discuss Elon's All-In Pod appearance, Madison Avenue's Adverts event, Netflix's layoffs, Walmart's dip, Home Depot's success, Evan Spiegel & Miranda Kerr's massive donation, Travis Scott's BMA appearance, and much more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Dee and Anand break down the highlights from the All-In podcast with Elon Musk. (2:30)  Upfronts are BACK! (21:47)  Netflix is making some cuts. (29:31)  It looks like inflation has hit the largest retailer in the world! (33:07)  You're afraid of working, America. (37:43)  Home Depot knocked their earnings out of the park! (40:20)  Evan Spiegel does a great deed, and being the product of public vs private schools. (43:47)  Travis Scott makes his first public opinion since the Astroworld tragedy. (53:00)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (55:46)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  All-In Podcast E69: Elon Musk on Twitter's bot problem, SpaceX's grand plan, Tesla stories, Giga Texas & more  Elon Musk Says Twitter Deal Can't Move Forward Without Clarity on Fake Accounts  Madison Avenue's Biggest Event Returns, to a Whole New World  Netflix lays off 150 employees as the streaming service contends with big subscriber losses  Walmart shares fall as higher costs, supply chain problems and inventories eat into profits  Home Depot raises full-year outlook as shoppers trade up to premium products and fuel record Q1 sales  Snapchat co-founder pays off college debt of new graduates at L.A. art and design school  Travis Scott Makes First Televised Performance Since Astroworld Tragedy at 2022 Billboard Music Awards  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss Kendrick Lamar's new album, the US Economy's health, Jeff Bezos' comments on POTUS, Elon's pause on buying Twitter, Walmart's new offer, Beverly Hills' crime uptick, and much more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Dee and Drama's first impressions of Kendrick Lamar's new album. (5:02)  Shout out to John Terzian! (11:46)  Dee's content of the YEAR! (13:37)  Has inflation peaked? (20:21)  Jeff Bezos seems to have a lot more opinions these days. (23:13)  Why Elon has paused on his Twitter buy. (30:29)  Walmart's interesting wooing tactics. (33:09)  You have to play the middle. (39:14)  Google is offering a way to remove your personal data from its search results. (44:09)  Crate and Barrel you have missed the boat. (47:14)  Group Chat LA Crime Watch. (49:26)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (52:44)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Watch Senior Year | Netflix Official Site  April's consumer price index report expected to show inflation has already peaked  Amazon's Bezos again blasts Biden administration on inflation, says it's most hurtful to the poor  Elon Musk wants to know how many fake accounts Twitter has, but experts say his approach is all wrong  Walmart woos college grads with $210,000 future as store bosses  Netflix tells employees to quit if they're offended by new culture memo  You can now ask Google to remove your personal data from its search results—here's how  Crate and Barrel names SVP of the metaverse  Suspect arrested for allegedly stabbing victim on Beverly Drive - Beverly Press & Park Labrea News  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand start by discussing the markets recent downturn and how to turn that red arrow green again. Then the crew covers the weekly dose of Crypto and Stock talk, as well as some big baby formula talk. Finally, they wrap up the episode with Winners, Losers, Content.  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand are joined by Josh Jenkins-Robbins, CEO of immi.io. Learn more about immi below. After the interview, Dee and Anand discuss the market's brutal beating, Coinbase's revenue miss, Roblox's quarterlies, Peloton's continued demise, and one athlete's rumored commentating deal. About immi: immi exists to inspire self-expression through animation. For casual creators and character fanatics who want to experience the fun, joy, and freedom of being anyone they want to be, immi, through empowering self-expression, is the only real-time animation platform making full-body 3D cinema-quality characters and facial tracking technology accessible to anyone, anywhere. Unlike any other real-time animation platform, we believe animation has power, creativity ignites connection, and when we fully express ourselves, we bring more to life. Our team is comprised of tech veterans (from places like Twitter and SNAP) and former entertainment executives who are committed to infusing joy and fun into the world. AMGI Studios, immi's strategic partners, is comprised of the highest caliber animators who have walked the halls of Pixar, Disney, and Dreamworks, and are reshaping the landscape of animated content through powerful storytelling for generations to come. With our cutting-edge technology and creation of extraordinary characters, together we are immi. Where imagination meets animation. Timeline of What Was Discussed: A Group Chat exclusive interview with Josh Jenkins-Robbins, CEO of immi.io. They discuss their business model, moving beyond a profile picture, being the Marvel of the metaverse, and what the future looks like for their company. (1:54)  Are we all about to be homeless?! (22:56)  Earnings or ‘losings' reports: Coinbase, Roblox, and Peloton. (32:52)  How the sports analyst has become so important. (50:16)  Update from the previous pod on hiring freezes. (58:40)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Plain English with Derek Thompson – Why Are American Teenagers So Sad and Anxious?  Biden says inflation is his ‘top priority,' lashes out at Republican plan  David Tepper tells Cramer he's covered his bet against the Nasdaq  Coinbase Q1 Revenue Misses Estimate, Trading Volumes Fall From Previous Quarter  Terra LUNA Under $3 as UST Still Unpegged – Is Luna Going to Zero?  Roblox quarterly bookings miss estimates  Peloton is burning through cash and borrowing from Wall Street to stay afloat  John Ourand on Twitter-Tom Brady FOX Sports  ‎The Draymond Green Show on Apple Podcasts  Layoffs.fyi - Tech Layoff Tracker and Startup Layoff Lists  Connect with Josh and immi!  LinkedIn  immi  Twitter: @immi_io  IG: @immi.io  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Happy Mother's Day! Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss the wildly packed and eventful sports weekend. Then, they discuss Crypto crashes and volatility, Michael Saylor's Bitcoin margin call, Coinbase's NFT bet, America's 10 most moved-to cities, and Dee's possible Elon-style move on Peloton. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Happy Mother's Kathy's Day! (2:08)  Recapping the MONSTER sports weekend. (12:28)  Ad Break: mParticle. (27:40)  Are you still betting on the crypto dream? (29:16)  Coinbase's bet on NFTs is not going as planned. (39:23)  Tim Cook is a genius! (46:10)  For Meta, it's getting real out here. (50:57)  Americans flocked to these 10 cities last year. (53:26)  Will Peloton attract a big-name acquirer?! (56:44)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:00:47)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Formula 1 was acquired by Liberty Media for $4.4 billion in 2016, and it's now one of the fastest-growing sports globally.  ‘Drunk' Drake Had Nothing But Jokes After He Crashed Jack Harlow's Kentucky Derby Interview  Eddie Bauer x Christopher Bevans Illustrates the Passion for Outdoors  Rich Strike wins Kentucky Derby 2022 on 80-1 odds. Was he the biggest long shot ever?  mParticle  ‘Extreme Fear' Crypto Crash Suddenly Wipes $200 Billion From The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, XRP, Luna, Solana, Cardano And Avalanche — Forbes  A Bitcoin margin call. If the world's leading cryptocurrency drops below $21,000, Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy will be forced to pay up — FORTUNE  Will Coinbase's Bet on NFTs Go Wrong? — TheStreet  Bored Ape Yacht Club - Collection  AirPods is a hell of a product… wonder what the earnings/margins would look like!  Meta rescinding offers for engineers, it's getting real out here  Americans flocked to these 10 cities last year — and none are in New York or California  Why Peloton Interactive may not attract a big name acquirer — Seeking Alpha Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Anand and Drama dig deep into the coming recession. Then, they discuss Elon's investor posse, Miami's F1 parties, Drake's deal with UMG, and more. Finally, the gentlemen share their Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. Timeline of What Was Discussed: It's red everywhere! (1:52)  What happened to the roaring 20s? (17:47)  Elon does WHATEVER he wants. (28:53)  What makes the guys nervous about the Dave Chappelle ‘tackle' seen around the world. (40:10)  Drake signs a MASSIVE new deal. (50:35)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (57:13)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  US markets plunge, wiping out Fed-rally gains  Elon Musk lists 18 investors who have committed $7bn of equity  Dave Chappelle Tackled, Slammed on Stage at Hollywood Bowl by Man with Gun  Man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage won't face felony charge  Drake Signs New Label Deal Estimated to Be Worth Around $400 Million - Report  Music Review: NAS WITH THE LA PHIL (Disney Hall)  Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014) - IMDb  Watch Ozark | Netflix Official Site  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Anand and Dee discuss the Supreme Court's bombshell leak, Buffett's big spend, Powell's rate hike, Labor's massive opening, Starbucks' earnings, and The Met's top stars. Timeline of What Was Discussed: The court of public opinion v. the law of the land. The guys share their reactions to the draft opinion that suggests the court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. (1:06)  Ad Break: Leisuretown. (18:09)  “Be fearful when everyone's greedy and by greedy when everyone's fearful.” (19:15)  Jerome Powell is making your life tougher quarter by quarter. (27:11)  No one is trying to go back to work! (30:10)  What bothers conservative's the most about the Met Gala? (33:42)  Why Dee loves Starbucks. (40:21)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  The draft opinion suggests the court is poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.  Visit Leisuretown for an exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! **Promo code GROUPCHAT25 for 25% off**  Warren Buffett Tells Shareholders About Spending $51 Billion  The Fed is expected to raise rates by a half point. Investors wonder if it will get more aggressive  Employers post record 11.5 million job openings in March  Nine Years Ago, The Met Gala Theme Was "Punk.”  Key takeaways from Starbucks Q4 FY21 earnings results  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss who has the biggest CACs, Drama's Pop's content platform of choice, Amazon's Headwinds, Bored Ape's new coin, Buffett's rebuff, surging prices, and Pete Davidson's comments on Kanye. Timeline of What Was Discussed: What will be the first “luxury” item to go for you? (1:41)  Is Amazon showing a dip alarming?! (13:12)  Are we at the end of the ‘everything is e-commerce' conversation? (22:18)  Ad Break: Lo Siento Tequilla. (27:05)  It's a rich man's sport now. (29:31)  Why Warren Buffett DOESN'T believe in Bitcoin. (39:27)  Pete Davidson is on cloud 9. (44:37)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (49:42)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Surging prices force consumers to ask: Can I live without it?  Amazon: Overvalued And Lots Of Headwinds (NASDAQ:AMZN)  Nike's direct-to-consumer model 'isn't what it's cracked up to be' - Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe - Charged  Visit Lo Siento Tequila for an exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! Use code GROUPCHAT20 at checkout for 25% off.  Bored Ape Metaverse Frenzy Raises Millions, Crashes Ethereum  Warren Buffett gives his most expansive explanation for why he doesn't believe in bitcoin  Pete Davidson Responds to Kanye West Comments at Netflix Comedy Show — The Hollywood Reporter  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, the whole gang discusses the US' GDP shrink, Meta's soaring stock and its first retail store, Snap's flying camera, and Apple's earnings. Then, Sneaker Steve joins Dee and Anand to discuss ALES GREY™, Los Angeles' purpose-driven, sustainable foot-tech company launched in 2019.  The company was founded by global footwear expert @sneakersteve Patiño after being in the industry for over 25+ years. His family inspired him to launch this company to create the best circular eco-friendly footwear for the planet now and future generations, with collections available for women, men and kids. After that, the gentlemen drop their Winners, Losers, and Content. Check it out! Timeline of What Was Discussed: Recession bells are ringing! (1:37)  Is this the dumbest move by Facebook/Meta? (15:02)  Will the Pixy be another flop for Snap? (22:30)  Has retail trading gotten ahead of itself? (25:47)  Would you risk your side hustle to return to the office?! (30:40)  A Group Chat exclusive interview with Sneaker Steve. They discuss Ales Grey and its impact on the environment. (35:35)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (52:12)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  US GDP falls in first quarter as surging imports knock down growth  Facebook parent Meta's stock is soaring today — here's why  Amazon stock plunges after company issues disappointing revenue forecast  Facebook-owner Meta to open 1st retail store in Bay Area next month  Snap launches a $230 flying camera called Pixy  Snapchat's Evan Spiegel dismisses Facebook's metaverse as ‘hypothetical'  Robinhood Shares Crater After Dismal Earnings, Monthly Active Users Fall 10% From A Year Ago  Apple beats estimates with record Q2 earnings: $97.3 billion revenue  64% of workers would consider quitting if asked to return to the office full-time  Shop ALES GREY Online | Nordstrom **Special Promotion: First 50 Kathy's who purchase a pair of clogs, screenshot your confirmation page, and DM @alesgrey on Instagram get a pair for free!**  ALESGREY™️ (@alesgrey) • Instagram   Archegos founder Bill Hwang arrested, charged with fraud  Plain English with Derek Thompson Podcast - Why Are American Teenagers So Sad and Anxious?  Watch Formula 1: Drive to Survive | Netflix Official Site  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand discuss the Twitter takeover, the US market's slashing, the national drop in home sales, Times Square's comeback, and Beijing's shutdown. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss Elon's latest tweets, Nike's digital sneakers, Old Navy's cut, Banana Republic's shutter, Lululemon's new buyback program, Manscaped's quarterlies, Pickleball's chokehold on America, and Kaitlyn's bust at the Ivy Leauge. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat  

Today, Dee and Anand discuss Elon's new Twitter offer, Tesla's massive profits, Boring Company's new round, Netlfix's numbers, CNN+'s quick sunset, Snap and the markets, Carvana's decline, Desantis' Disney attacks, Bhad Bhabie's OnlyFans bag, and this week's Winners, Losers, Content! Timeline of What Was Discussed: Allergy Dee. (1:18)  Why Elon is the GOAT. (5:15)  What happened to Netflix?! (20:10)  Who wants to watch the news anymore? (28:59)  The stock market is toast, huh? (32:26)  Quality companies are quality companies. (37:57)  Disney and Florida are in the most EPIC battle. (42:55)  OnlyFans is HOT! (47:04)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (50:55)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (58:55)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Elon Musk exploring Twitter tender offer, lines up $46.5 billion in financing commitments for takeover bid  Tesla record profit blows away estimates  Boring Company raises additional $675 million as investors chuck money into holes in the ground  Why Bill Ackman gave up on Netflix just three months after buying the stock  CNN+ will shut down April 30, just one month after launch  Snap reports ‘challenging' quarter that missed sales and profit estimates  Carvana saw hindered sales volume growth in 'challenging' Q1  Florida legislature passes bill repealing Disney's special tax status — The Washington Post  Bhad Bhabie Claims She's Made $50 Million on OnlyFans, Says She's Over 'Cash Me Outside' References — Complex  Mike Tyson appears to hit fellow airplane passenger  Severance | Apple TV+  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand debrief their Coachella weekend! Then, the gentlemen discuss Elon X Twitter, stock splits, the unionization effort at Apple, Chick-Fil-A franchisees, Afterpay's bust, Hypebeast's SPAC, Russia's filtered TikTok, China's supposed economic growth, and the menu item returning to Taco Bell. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand lay out their Coachella plans, then, the gentlemen discuss Elon's bid for Twitter, Peloton's subscription fee shuffle, Amazon's gas and inflation surcharge, Tinder's festival mode, and this week's Winners, Losers, Content. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Anand and Dee discuss Dee's call on the Gap, CNN's fumble with streaming, AriZona's 99-cent iced tea, WeWork's new pivot, the double date of the year, crime in LA, and a Covid update. Timeline of What Was Discussed: When Dee's bold prediction comes to fruition! (1:00)  As long as the consumer enjoys it, they WON'T draw the line. (8:15)  At the end of the day news is NOT entertainment. (19:50)  AriZona Iced Tea is committed! (24:45)  Why do Americans love scammers, sex, and murder? (28:01)  The WeWork story that never ends. (34:28)  Shout out to the Midas List. (40:01)  Ad Break: Leisure Town. (42:31)  The Double Date of the year?! (43:50)  Group Chat LA Crime Watch. (49:03)  When will the mandates end? (54:31)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (56:38)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Gap sum-of-the-parts worth double current price amid activist speculation - analyst  Can Shein Clean Up Its Image? | BoF  CNN+ struggles to lure viewers in its early days, drawing fewer than 10,000 daily users  As inflation soars, how is AriZona iced tea still 99 cents?  WeWork Wants to Be a Tech Company Again, Sort Of  The Midas List  Visit Leisuretown for the exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! **Code GROUPCHAT25 at checkout**  Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson double-date with Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez  17 L.A. gangs have sent out crews to follow and rob city's wealthiest, LAPD says  U.S. to Extend Covid Travel Mask Mandate by Two Weeks as Cases Rise  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee cover The Masters, Jack Harlow's chart-topping song, Elon's dunk on Bezos, Robinhood's plunge, Farfetch's new investment, Amazon's returns problem, Walmart's new job listing, teen's opinions on the global market, America's best and worst WFH cities, superstar concerts for the few, and Shanghai's new crackdown. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Will Tiger Woods ever win again? (1:57)  Is Jack Harlow rap's savior?  (11:54)  Ad Break: Lo Siento. (20:26)  Are you jumping on the Elon Musk train? (22:24)  What is going over at Robinhood?! (29:32)  Farfetch is helping Neiman Marcus get back with the times. (33:31)  Amazon has a returns problem. (35:57)  So, you want to make $110,000 a year? (40:31)  Group Chat loves lists. (43:34)  The CRAZY market for outlandish private shows. (48:53)  Will the citizens of China revolt? (53:51)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:00:38)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Masters 2022: Tiger Woods adds element of joy to his game for his career's final act  Jack Harlow Dropped His New Song, "First Class," And Twitter Can't Handle It  Use code GROUPCHAT20 at Lo Siento for 20% off your next order!  Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now $100BILLION richer than Jeff Bezos  Goldman Says Sell Robinhood After 84% Plunge From Record  Farfetch invests up to $200M in Neiman Marcus Group  How Amazon plans to fix its massive returns problem  Walmart will pay up to $110,000 for long-haul drivers  Teens worried about the economy are still spending on Nike and Lululemon  These are the 10 best and worst states for working from home  The Lavish Top-Secret World of Private Gigs  ‘They are going to starve to death': Shanghai residents in lockdown with ‘no end in sight'  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand, are joined by a live studio audience at Sweet Flower Melrose for the first live show of 2022. The gentlemen discuss online brand's move to brick and mortar, Spirit Airlines' new corporate daddy, the most popping baby names in California this year, The Weeknd's Coachella demands, Tiger Woods' Masters come up, and Palm Spring's new UBI pilot program for certain individuals. Then, the gentlemen take questions from the crowd and give some hilarious insight into their lives. Timeline of What Was Discussed: It's funny how life works. (0:10)  Why online brands are taking it to the suburbs. (8:45)  Discount airlines are HOT! (15:04)  Baby-names predicted to be most popular in California. (19:44)  Are you changing your plans for Coachella? (24:47)  Who is excited for The Masters?! (30:29)  Palm Springs is looking to create a universal basic income pilot for trans residents. (37:54)  Q&A with the guys. (43:31)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Online brands open stores in suburbs to be closer to customers  Who loses if JetBlue buys Spirit? Comedians  Baby names predicted to be most popular in California this year  The Weeknd Threatens To Pull Out Of Coachella, Demands Kanye West Paycheck  The Masters is one of the quirkiest events in sports with rules and traditions not seen anywhere else  Palm Springs looks to create a universal basic income pilot for trans residents  JD.com's billionaire founder is stepping down as CEO  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand are joined by NFT GOAT GMoney. They sit down to discuss GMoney's Crypto & NFT journey and tips for people jumping into the new world. Dee and Anand then discuss today's top stories from Elon Musk's Twitter takeover and Howard Schultz's $20B move for Starbucks to Kanye's official withdrawal from Coachella. Timeline of What Was Discussed: A Group Chat exclusive interview with the Godfather of NFTs, GMoney. They discuss why he stays anonymous, how he got into crypto, and tips for people getting into the space. (1:02)  Ad Break: mParticle. (36:45)  There is a new chief in town over at Twitter, Elon Musk. (39:14)  Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz, is back on a mission! (45:08)  GoPuff may go puff. (46:54)  The private markets are getting really ugly. (49:30)  Nothing goes up except mortgage payments. (51:50)  The impact of Kanye pulling out of Coachella. (1:01:40)  Group Chat Announcements. (1:11:06)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  mParticle  Elon Musk will join Twitter's board of directors | Engadget  On His First Day Back as CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz Made a Highly-Controversial $20 Billion Decision — Inc.  Gopuff laying off 3% of its global workforce  Gopuff Is Close to Raising $1 Billion With No IPO in Sight  Fast shuts doors after slow growth, high burn precluded fundraising options  30-year fixed mortgage crosses 5% — CNBC  Kanye West Pulls Out of Coachella — Variety  MY NAME IS KATHY CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT – Shop New Republic  Connect with GMoney!  Twitter: (@gmoneyNFT)  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Eric Dlux joins Drama and Dee to discuss the Grammys, Nas' influence on the youth,  Shein's new round, Digital Brands' bankruptcy, TikTok's health effects, the importance of collaborations and drops, Denzel Washington's politicking, and Kanye's move toward “getting help.” Timeline of What Was Discussed: Group Chats' early takes on The Grammys. (1:11)  Dee is taking his Gary Vee moment on Shein. (14:42)  Why at some point the US has to stand up for American companies. (23:23)  Will Tesla be the greatest company ever? (27:41)  Why there is a much bigger program happening that the US Government is ignoring. (32:00)  The TikTok brain explained. (39:27)  What was the last thing you were hyped about? (48:03)  Have you checked your restaurant bill lately? (54:25)  Praying is NOT going to help Will Smith. (58:04)  Will Kanye be at Coachella?! (1:02:30)  BIG NEWS ALERT! (1:06:02)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Fashion Startup Shein Raising Funds at $100 Billion Value  Less than a year after IPO, Digital Brands warns it could file bankruptcy  Tesla delivers 310,048 electric vehicles in the first quarter  In a stunning victory, Amazon workers on Staten Island vote for a union  TikTok Brain Explained: Why Some Kids Seem Hooked on Social Video Feeds — The Wall Street Journal  Swatch Omega Tie-Up Adds Sneaker-Drop Hype to Staid Watch World  Restaurants are getting creative with menus to counter soaring food costs  Will Smith's projects 'on hold' as Denzel Washington weighs in on slap  Watch Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (HBO)  Kanye Told Kim K 'He's Going Away to Get Help' and Will No Longer Harass Her and Pete, According to Page Six Source — Complex  Group Chat Sweater – Eric Dlux  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, the whole team is here! The three amigos discuss Facebook's TikTok attacks, fintech's tumble after Apple's announcement, luxury travel on commercial airlines, the $600M theft, 4.4M quitters, Caitlyn Jenner's new job, and more takes on 'the slap.' Timeline of What Was Discussed: Zuck, THANK YOU! (3:40)  Should Apple own everything? (14:25)  Google's self-driving startup Waymo is introducing fully driverless rides! (20:09)  So, you say you want to travel in luxury. (27:37)  Hackers are BALLING! (33:23)  NO NEW JOBS! (40:30)  Ad Break: Lo Siento Tequila. (46:07)  Caitlyn Jenner's new gig may surprise you. (48:25)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (52:31)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:11:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned  Facebook paid GOP firm to malign TikTok  Fintech stocks fall amid report of Apple's financial services plans  Google's self-driving startup Waymo is introducing fully driverless rides to San Francisco  Airlines battle for international travelers with luxury suites, roomier seats — CNBC  Hackers steal over $600 million from video game Axie Infinity's Ronin network  The great resignation continues: 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs last month  Visit Lo Siento for the exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! **Code “GROUPCHAT20” at checkout**  Fox News hires Caitlyn Jenner as contributor and commentator  FedEx names Raj Subramaniam as CEO, shares jump  ROAST OF WILL SMITH | Flagrant 2 with Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh  Chris Rock addresses Will Smith Oscars slap during Boston show: ‘I'm still processing what happened'  The Dropout | Hulu  WeCrashed | Apple TV+  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Eric Dlux joins Dee once again to debrief 'the slap,' Tesla's new move to stock split, the new billionaire's tax, Robinhood's stock jump, OnlyFans move to SPAC, and much more. Today, the interview was with James D'Aconti, one of the owners on the fully doxxed team at Programmed Success, Inc (PSI).  PSI has recently released their NFT project Gumbit By PJ O'Rourke.  Visit the website for more details at www.gumbit.xyz. Connect with Eric!  IG: (@ericdlux)  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee are joined by a long-time friend of the pod, Eric Dlux. They break down the Will Smith bitch slap, the Oscars, and the top news stories coming out of the weekend! Timeline of What Was Discussed: The slap heard around the world. Too crazy to be real? (1:34)  Why Group Chat believes the Oscars are cricket town. (10:09)  Apple's brilliant plan. Would you subscribe? (24:54)  Joe Rogan, un-cancelable. (28:54)  Complaining or venting? Know your audience. (35:38)  Interesting move by Victoria's Secret. (40:10)  Sometimes sh** goes on sale. (54:27)  It's game time FaZe. (57:54)  In luxury, you are always one collaboration/creative director from exploding! (1:01:02)  Eric is a BIG Sesame Street guy. (1:07:20)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Why did Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars?  What Americans think of the Oscars in 2022: Politics, diverse nominees, and COVID-19  Apple may be working on a hardware subscription service  #1795 - Antonio Garcia Martinez - The Joe Rogan Experience  Victoria's Secret takes $18M stake in California swimwear brand Frankies Bikinis  Instacart Slashes Its Valuation by Almost 40% to $24 Billion  Exclusive: FaZe Clan adds media heavyweights to board ahead of IPO  China Offers Up Luxury Investment With Lanvin Backdoor Listing Plan  Sesame Street's new San Diego theme park is full of surprises — Los Angeles Times  Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)  Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)  Connect with Eric!  IG: (@ericdlux)  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

On today's episode of Group Chat, Dee, Anand, and Drama tackle Uber's decision to work with NYC's taxis. Next, they shed some light on the controversy surrounding Spotify's artist royalties, and follow up with the 5 most boring and exciting jobs in America. Finally, they conduct some LA crime watch before wrapping up with winners, losers, and content. Timeline of What Was Discussed: You know who is not ‘Super Pumped' about Uber's recent move in NYC, Travis Kalanick. (3:18)  Streaming DOES pay if your HOT! (15:06)  Here are the 5 most ‘boring' and exciting jobs in the world. (21:00)  How the pandemic revived reading. (25:20)  Are we getting closer to the day when a wallet will become simply a fashion statement? (28:44)  Is this the beginning of the next level of globalization? (30:35)  Group Chat's LA Crime Watch. (38:09)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (49:18)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Uber planning to add all NYC taxis to its app in surprise shift  Spotify paid 130 artists more than $5m last year  These are the 5 most ‘boring' — and exciting — jobs in the world, according to a recent study  The pandemic revived reading  Arizona becomes first state to offer driver's license and state ID in Apple Wallet  BlackRock's Larry Fink, who oversees $10 trillion, says Russia-Ukraine war is ending globalization  LA police: Wearing expensive jewelry could make you a target  NYC Mayor Adams ends vaccine mandate for pro athletes, entertainers  Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: KB Home, Spotify, Nikola and others  A 737 crashed in China. What we know about the plane  Watch Downfall: The Case Against Boeing | Netflix  Mark Zuckerberg — Founder and CEO of Meta | The Tim Ferriss Show  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand are joined by special guest Paul Ripke. First, the brothers break down the top shows about CEOs and discuss the possible influence on up and coming entrepreneurs. Then, Paul joins and the three of them hit it off while discussing the American vs German experience, the rise of F1 viewership in America, Nike earnings, pumping gas, and staying hydrated with Liquid IV. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Solid advice on how to approach your entrepreneurship journey. (1:02)  The fine line between delusion and genius. (3:47)  Catching up with friend of the pod, Paul Ripke. (23:30)  Ad Break. (36:42)  The appeal of Formula 1. (39:27)  Group Chat hot takes on Nike's latest earnings report. (46:01)  Something has to give. (54:00)  Is Andreessen Horowitz trying to corner Web3? (58:30)  Vitalik's hot take on the current state of crypto. (1:00:34)  America is amazing. (1:04:20)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Fred Wilson Blog – Keeping it Simple  Visit Liquid I.V. for the exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! **Promo code “GROUPCHAT” at checkout**  Watch Formula 1: Drive to Survive | Netflix Official Site  Nike Stock Leaps On Q3 Earnings Beat, Solid Sports Apparel, Sneaker Demand Outlook — TheStreet  Mortgage rates are surging faster than expected, prompting economists to lower their home sales forecasts  ‘Bored Apes' NFT startup Yuga Labs raises at monster $4B valuation  Vitalik Buterin Covers First-Ever NFT Issue of 'TIME Magazine'  Pusha T and his brother co-wrote McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" jingle in 2003, but he says he made "peanuts" from that deal. Now he's getting even with a new fish-sandwich diss track for Arby's.  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee are joined by Kevin Gould to talk all things entrepreneurship. They discuss raising money, influence management, business growth, and work/ life balance. Then the gents cover Wendy's breakfast win and Dee's perfect fast food day. Timeline of What Was Discussed: A Group Chat exclusive interview with Kevin Gould to talk all things DTC and entrepreneurship. (0:51)  Wendy's is the KING of breakfast! (53:14)  You got to put in the work! (59:06)  Some funny business is happening in LA. (1:00:54)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:03:35)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  WeCrashed | Apple TV+  Wendy's prepares to overtake Burger King in breakfast, two years after launch — CNBC  Connect with Kevin!  IG: (@keving)  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Kellan Ness and Preston Gomez join Drama, Dee, and Anand to discuss TikTok stardom, saving the planet, and NFTs. Then, the crew discusses why buddy is pregnant, what Zuck's next PR move should be, how Bored Ape Yacht Club changed NFTs forever, why Netflix is cracking down on users, and lastly, they drop their Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations for the week! Timeline of What Was Discussed: Group Chat is protesting birds. (1:18)  Why is Buddy pregnant? (3:52)  Are you excited about Instagram joining NFT land? (8:12)  Is the NFT craze over? (18:21)  Netflix, let people enjoy your content. (24:30)  Everyone's rich! (27:06)  A Group Chat exclusive interview with Kellan Ness and Preston Gomez. They discuss TikTok stardom and their experience with crypto/NFTs. (35:07)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (1:11:06)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:24:01)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  9 most random new emoji and how to use them  Mark Zuckerberg says NFTs are coming to Instagram soon  JRE #1788 – Mr Beast  APE Token Tied to Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs Sinks 80% in Opening Hours  Netflix Is Testing New Ways To Stop Password Sharing Between Households  A million new millionaires were created in U.S. last year, and the richest got richer, report says  Who would qualify for California's proposed $400 gas rebate? The answer may surprise you.  Kanye and son Saint watch basketball after he is SUSPENDED by Instagram for 24 hours over series of vile attacks on ex-wife Kim Kardashian's new boyfriend Pete Davidson  Super Pumped (Official Series Site) Watch on Showtime  Connect with Kellan and Preston:  TikTok: @alexandkellz  Crypto/NFT Course @metamillionairesociety  NFTs: @chillinchameleons  Digital Wealth Masterclass (metamillionairesociety.com)  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

So what do these four have in common? Let's just say they share space on a Mount Rushmore of sorts. Today, Dee and Anand discuss the #1 tequila in the world, oil prices, web3, and inflation. This is one of those episodes you won't want to miss! Use code GROUPCHAT20 at losientotequila.com for 20% off your next order! Timeline of What Was Discussed: The #1 tequila in the world has been launched! Listen, to get all the fun details. (0:53)  Why would anyone want it darker? (39:16)  A positive jump when it comes to oil prices. (43:42)  Why ALL growth stocks are down. (45:40)  BIG Web3 news! (55:54)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Get on the Lo Siento Guest List TODAY! Text GROUPCHAT to #310-564-0597  Senate passes bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent  Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Slide Below $100 — The Wall Street Journal  Zoom, the company that became a verb during the pandemic, is down 12% since the pandemic started.  Inflation is costing U.S. households nearly $300 more a month. Here's how to adjust your budget  Microsoft dives into Web3 with investment in Ethereum co-founder's start-up ConsenSys  WSJ News Exclusive | After Walt Disney, Robert Iger Heads to the Metaverse  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee speak to the youth, followed by quite the discussion on Riri's IPO, Bored Ape's expansion, Yelp's top reviewed restaurants, Pixar Director Domee Shi's groundbreaking achievement, Kanye West's skeet beef, China's COVID protocols, and Roman Abramovich's cuckold by the UK. Timeline of What Was Discussed: The youth is interesting. (1:54)  Skeet Davidson is everyone's new hero. (5:16)  Tom Brady is BACK! (9:06)  The best thing Rihanna did is STOP making music. (11:54)  Bored Ape Yacht Club is taking over the world! (17:25)  Yelp's most reviewed restaurants. (21:16)  Don't doubt the internship! (27:10)  China's quest for ‘zero-COVID'. (35:06)  Russian oligarchs are feeling the squeeze. (41:51)  When the White House reaches out to TikTok influencers on misinformation. (45:45)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Pete Davidson sends Kanye West a photo IN BED with Kim Kardashian  Pete Davidson's Alleged Texts to Kanye West—In Full  Kanye West Says Kim Kardashian Won't Allow Their Kids to Attend Sunday Service  Tom Brady returns to NFL: Winners and losers after QB makes shocking decision to come out of retirement  Rihanna's Savage X Fenty eyes $3B IPO, expanding empire, female entrepreneur status  Bored Ape Yacht Everything  This LA restaurant is Yelp's most reviewed ever  Domee Shi was a Pixar intern 11 years ago—now she's the first woman to solo-direct a feature there  The incredibly harmful subtext of Kim Kardashian's 'advice' to women  Millions in 'zero-Covid' China are in lockdown as virus cases TRIPLE after surge in infections in north east as country battles its worst outbreak for two years  China reinstates COVID-19 restrictions amid a rise in infections  Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK & is being forced to give up the $3 billion club.  TikTok Influencers Get Spotlight in Information Battle Over the Russia-Ukraine War  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, the whole team discusses Rick Caruso's campaign for Mayor of LA, Amazon's stock split, Biden's effects on Bitcoin, Stitch Fix's dive in the market, David Geffen's genius money-making method, Trump's appearance on Full Send Podcast. Timeline of What Was Discussed: A Group Chat exclusive interview with the founders of Leisuretown, 25mg of the best CBD, low calories, and low sugar beverage to help you Feel Golden. (1:36)  Not all heroes wear capes. (24:50)  Amazon's stock is POPPING! (33:55)  Index and chill. (37:23)  Bye, bye Bitcoin? (42:44)  Inflation reached a new high. (48:58)  The cost of doing business. (52:10)  Recapping Donald Trump on the Full Send Podcast. (58:58)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (1:03:02)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:15:15)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Leisuretown - Visit Leisuretown  Get your Leisuretown License (NFT) **Promo code “GROUPCHAT25” at checkout for 25% off your NFT**  Rick Caruso for Mayor - Official Campaign Website  Amazon announces 20-for-1 stock split, $10 billion buyback  Stitch Fix shares plummet after company cuts guidance for the year  Bitcoin drops below $40,000, almost wiping out gains from Biden's crypto executive order  Bye-Bye Bitcoin? 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Sees US Seizing All Crypto After Biden's Executive Order  Inflation Reached 7.9% in February; Consumer Prices Are the Highest in 40 Years  Barry Diller, David Geffen probed over Microsoft-Activision trades  Donald Trump Welcomed the NELK Boys to Mar-a-Lago to Tape the 'Full Send Podcast'  MLB Lockout Ends and 162-Game Season Will Be Played  ‘Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Mistaken for Bank Robber in Atlanta  Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 5 Months in Jail for Lying to Cops About 2019 Chicago Attack  Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - HBO  JRE#1788 – Mr Beast  Wild Productions  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat Connect with Leisuretown Leisuretown.io DappitNFT.com

Today, Dee and Anand discuss International Women's Day, the global market effects of the war in Ukraine, Apple's new “affordable” phone, McDonald's move to close all stores in Russia, Lululemon's move into female footwear, Better.com's latest round of layoffs, and Florida's Don't Say Gay law. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Happy International Women's Day! (0:57)  Dee's “heavy” gambling on Facebook. (6:03)  McDonald's temporarily closes stores in Russia. (9:34)  The latest on the oil crisis in Russia. (12:44)  Apple's latest product updates. (16:33)  BIG news out of the NFL! (25:09)  Lululemon is FINALLY entering the footwear industry. (28:42)  New company alert! (35:06)  What the heck Better.com?! (38:07)  We have to educate the educators! (45:31)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (54:46)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  What to know about International Women's Day 2022: Theme, history and more  McDonald's temporarily closes 850 restaurants in Russia, nearly 2 weeks after Putin's forces invaded Ukraine  Biden says America will ban Russian oil; U.S. says up to 4,000 of Putin's soldiers have been killed  Here's everything Apple just announced: A new iPhone, iPad Air, Mac Studio computer and more  NFL news updates: Russell Wilson traded to Broncos; Aaron Rodgers returning to Packers  Lululemon launches into footwear as it seeks to take on industry giants like Nike, Adidas  Reid Hoffman has co-founded his first new company since LinkedIn sale  Better.com is set to lay off HALF of its staff of 8,000 this week  Student voices are loud, but Florida Republicans are clear. ‘Don't say gay' bill passes — Miami Herald  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss Dee's unfulfilled promises, 9 figure Los Angeles mansions, salad company gains, Batman's box office performance, IRS refunds, and THE profession that's on FIRE right now. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Russia is the king of fake news. (1:11)  Is COVID over for good? (8:47)  How the biggest challenge for minorities continues to be the double standard on how things are handled in times of crisis. (10:36)  Fashion Nova's CEOs BIG WIN! (14:24)  Ad Break. (17:04)  Sweetgreen, Peloton 2.0? (19:27)  What does Ethereum's move to proof of stake mean? (27:03)  How soon is too soon to quit a new job you hate? (30:32)  The guy's take on The Batman's successful opening weekend. (36:21)  Be careful what you have in your bag before traveling to another country. (41:58)  The reasons your tax refund may be higher this year. (46:24)  Babysitters are cleaning house! (52:50)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (56:54)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations but battles continue  Ukraine War Is Exposing Racial Disparities in Refugee Treatment | The Daily Show  So who bought L.A.'s ‘The One' mega-mansion? The owner of Fashion Nova  ClickUp™ | One app to replace them all  Sweetgreen stock soars after posting impressive sales growth in its first quarterly report since IPO  What does ethereum's move to proof of stake mean for its price?  How soon is too soon to quit a new job you hate?  ‘The Batman' tallies $128.5 million at the domestic box office, second-highest opening haul of the pandemic era  Brittney Griner's wife pleads for her release from Russian jail  The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds. This is the average payment  Babysitting rates skyrocket  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand, discuss soaring gas prices, Kanye's misadventure, Amazon's beating by… Amazon, Russian oligarchs, and Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea FC. The team also drops their Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. Additionally, Dee and Anand speak to and learn from Michael Katz of mParticle. Also, make sure to check out our March Madness bracket.   Timeline of What was Discussed: A Group Chat exclusive interview with Michael Katz of mParticle. They discuss dealing with growing pains and figuring things out, the nuts and bolts of mParticle, why SaaS companies are highly valued, and the value in the execution. (1:10)  Books are OUT! (31:27)  Buy, sell, buy, sell! (40:12)  Gas prices are out of control! (43:08)  Why the stock market DOESN'T make sense. (44:39)  The Kanye fandom is REAL! (49:44)  The health effects of TikTok. (56:26)  The Russian oligarchs are losing BIG! (1:05:32)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (1:13:34)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:29:53)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Amazon is shutting 68 retail stores, ending Amazon Books, 4-star and Pop Up shops  MARKET INSIDER Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Best Buy, Kroger, Burlington and more  China Declared Its Russia Friendship Had ‘No Limits.' It's Having Second Thoughts.  Americans are warned to budget for $5-A-GALLON gas as oil prices surge during Russian invasion of Ukraine and US national average rises to $3.61 - up $1 from a year ago  Gap shares rise after retailer issues strong earnings guidance, despite weak revenue outlook  Kanye West slammed over ‘disgusting' music video burying Kim Kardashian's boyfriend Pete Davidson alive  The Kings of Kanye's Instagram  States launch probe into TikTok's effect on kids' health  Roman Abramovich, Russian owner of Chelsea FC, to sell club after Ukraine invasion  Russian billionaires lose $80 billion in wealth  Once Upon a Time in Russia: The Rise of the Oligarchs―A True Story of Ambition, Wealth, Betrayal, and Murder – Book by Ben Mezrich  Ben Mezrich (@benmezrich) | Twitter  Fanatics Raises $1.5 Billion With $27 Billion Valuation  Elon Musk activates Starlink in Ukraine  Peloton Ex-CEO Sells $50 Million of Stock to Firm Linked to Michael Dell  Super Pumped (Official Series Site) Watch on Showtime  High-Quality CBD Products for Sale - Colorado Cannabinoids (Promo Code - “groupchat” at checkout for 20% off)  Connect Michael and mParticle!  Email: mkatz@mparticle.com  Twitter: @mkatz0630  mParticle  Contact  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today, Dee and Anand discuss dime-long TikToks, Nordstrom's stock spike, Turner's soccer steal, Russian Aligarchs' yachts, Hong Kong's financial hurdle, Ukraine's future, and Group Chat's March Madness Bracket. Also, find us on snap, we're @groupchatpod.  Timeline of What was Discussed: TikTok is EXPANDING! (2:40)  BIG NEWS in the world of retail. (11:28)  Ad Break. (25:28)  The Donda Academy experience. (26:58)  10 ha's are disrespectful. (28:44)  Everyone do what's best for yourself. (35:03)  Ken Griffin doesn't lose! (39:10)  Is Turner's soccer right's deal a steal?! (42:38)  Check out Group Chat's March Madness Bracket and sign up TODAY! (44:38)  A Group Chat update on the Russia/Ukraine situation. (46:04)  Did you watch Biden's first State of the Union? (56:34)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  TikTok expands maximum video length to 10 minutes  Nordstrom stock spikes 30% as retailer makes key strides in its off-price Rack business, issues strong guidance  38% of workers still experience harassment remotely—here's what employers can do about it  Hong Kong's Covid-19 Measures Pressure Finance in Asian Financial Hub  ConstitutionDAO Villain Ken Griffin Wants to Get Into Crypto Now  Turner's soccer rights deal worth $25-27M a year  Check Out Group Chat's March Madness Bracket  Russia and Ukraine export 29% of world's wheat. The crisis has sent food prices to a 13-year high.  Russian oligarchs move yachts as U.S. looks to ‘hunt down' and freeze assets  Here's how to watch Biden's first State of the Union.  Connect with Group Chat!  Watch The Pod  For The Gram  Tweet With Us  Exclusive Facebook Content   

Tonight, Drama's back in the studio! Dee and Drama discuss president Zelenskyy's badassery, why Elon Musk should be left alone, how humans suck at passwords, Nike deleting Footlocker with one announcement, and some crazy NFL Sunday Ticket bidding. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content