Group Chat

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Synopsis

This is a show where friends hilarious, opinionated friends who happen to be successful entrepreneurs, investors & operators comment on all things business, culture, current events and whatever the hell else they want to talk about.From Kanye to Kavanaugh, IPOs to DUIs, no topic is off-limitsas long as hosts Chris Drama Pfaff, Dee Murthy and Anand Murthy have something to say about it.In a world of fake news, poor judgment, and overall bad decision-making, were here to give you the factsor at least, the facts as we see them.@drama@deemurthy@anandmurthy

Episodes

  • El-Lay | Group Chat News Ep. 816

    02/11/2023 Duration: 57min

    Today we have a Group Chat exclusive, the first interview with Taylor Offer better known as the Scoop Bagel guy who took New York and the internet by storm this last week. After the interview, we get into some news, including the fed holds rates, Biden's strides in A.I. governance, Tommy Bahama opening their first resort, Gucci and luxury brands sales dropping, Buzzfeed is considering selling Complex to Ntwrk, TikTok throwing their first music festival, the Joe Rogan interview with Elon Musk and more plus WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT!  Timeline of What Was Discussed: ‘Young Scoops’ in the studio to break down his viral moment. (0:00)  The pulse of the young 20-year-old. (21:53)  Why continue to raise interest rates? (25:05)  Sleepy Joe coming in with some BIG AI regulation. (30:20)  A home run for Tommy Bahama. (37:34)  Quiet luxury is real! (40:01)  BIG news for streetwear. (43:47)  There is NO limitation to what TikTok will go after. (46:51)  Winners, Losers, and Content. (49:59)  Group

  • Scoops | Group Chat News Ep.815

    30/10/2023 Duration: 01h12min

    Tonight we have Dee, Anand, and Drama in the studio for a jam-packed episode of Group Chat News! Tonight the guys go over the viral Taylor Offer scooped bagel video, the new ChatGPT features, how Indians are coming into the U.S. at record numbers, Friends star Matthew Perry sadly passed away, Da Baby's ex-bodyguard knocks out young man on duty with Jack Doherty while he was on stream, Disney's new Snow white movie release date pushed back again, and the All In Podcast is looking to hire a CEO and more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Another Taylor made waves this past weekend. (0:00)  Are people underestimating A.I.? (14:32)  The immigration problem in America. (28:52)  The biggest wealth transfer EVER is about to happen. (34:36)  RIP Matthew Perry. (46:34)  A scary influencer moment. (56:24)  Disney cannot stop losing. (59:17)  HUUUGGGEEE job posting. (1:06:25)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  I've lived in every major city in America - here are the three worst  NYC bagel shop p

  • The Softest landing | Group chat News 814

    23/10/2023 Duration: 01h15min

    Tonight on the pod we have Dee, Anand, and Drama in the studio for a jam-packed episode going over a bit of everything from this week including a UFC recap, the newest Olympic sport, Bitcoin, Amazon is starting their drone delivery program, the least stressed state in the country, climate change, Disneys stock continues to decline, Tiktoks parent company Bytedance revenue, and a dive into Shein and their deal with Sparc plus more and we have a discount code for all the Kathy's to this years Complexcon that you definitely don't wanna miss! Timeline of What Was Discussed: Funny things in sports. (0:00)  Fear ALWAYS works. (4:40)  You can still participate in the Bitcoin rise. (6:40)  What Group Chat is watching. (11:42)  Members Tent with Anand. (13:30)  Will Amazon’s drone delivery work? (15:45)  The winner of the least stressed state and investing in the US. (22:14)  Sometimes you got to know when to lean out of a strategy. (40:05)  The problems with America’s two-party system. (45:0

  • It's A Trillion Dollars | Group Chat News Ep. 813

    19/10/2023 Duration: 57min

    Today we have Dee and Anand in the studio for another jam-packed episode of Group Chat News. The guys talked about the Chargers fan conspiracy, A.C.T. test scores dropping, the Marc Andreesen manifesto, how household net worths surged after the pandemic, Tesla and Netflix earnings, X's new service fee, and the reason behind the new cost, Florida's move up to the 2nd most valuable residential real estate in the country and of course Winners, Losers, and Content. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Everyone gets mad about everything. (0:00)  Making the argument to update the standardized testing format to get into college. (7:49)  Universities are in a BIG pickle. (13:42)  Breaking down Marc Andreessen's ‘Techo-Optimist Manifesto’. (19:04)  Why the economy is NOT soft. (35:31)  It’s Earning Season! The latest news on Tesla and Netflix. (39:15)  Everyone has $1 to spare if you want to be in the conversation. (41:54)  Florida passes New York to become the 2nd most valuable residential real estate in

  • It's Complicated | Group Chat News Ep 812

    16/10/2023 Duration: 01h40min

    Tonight we have all the guys in the studio for a jam-packed episode of Group Chat News including an update on Israel, how China's global dominance is over, paying with cash can get you a discount, a big announcement McDonald's just made, the Logan Paul fight recap, Melissa and Dougs gets acquired for $950 million, Loom gets acquired for $975 million and the Taylor Swift movie plus more! Timeline of What Was Discussed: A very ‘Members Tent’ weekend. (0:00)  Do universities promote segregation? (10:10)  Why is America the world’s superpower? (48:03)  The cash-less movement. (1:00:57)  EVERYONE starts somewhere. (1:07:10)  Drama’s honest take on Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis. (1:11:04)  A couple of great exits. (1:19:40)  Taylor or Michael? (1:26:49)  Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:34:15)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Group Chat Podcast - Keyshawn Johnson, John Terzian and Avi Chesed join the pod to discuss sports and NIL deals!  Clashes Intensify as Israel Prepares Gaza Invasi

  • Geography Lesson | Group Chat News Ep. 811

    12/10/2023 Duration: 01h11min

    Today on Group Chat News we have all three of the guys plus a special guest Nabil Khan, a fellow Kathy who has come on to the podcast to help educate us on what is going on in Israel and to give us more insight on the region's history, plus Winners, Losers, and Content. Timeline of What Was Discussed: The argument for freedom of speech. (0:00)  Nabil Khan joins the pod to educate us on the US/Middle East relationships and how that dynamic works. (9:10)  Geographically why the US is so lucky, and the Middle East is not. (40:34)  Life is not what it seems on social media. (46:57)  Winners, Losers, and Content. (58:42)  Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:10:47)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Harvard student groups issued an anti-Israel statement. CEOs want them blacklisted  Israeli and Jewish schools reportedly urge parents to tell their kids to delete Instagram and TikTok to avoid disturbing images of hostages  Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World

  • Pray for Peace | Group Chat News Ep. 810

    09/10/2023 Duration: 01h24min

    Tonight on Group Chat News we have Anand, Dee, and Drama in the studio diving into the latest news around the world including the attack on Israel, foreign policy, the ongoing Fetanyl issue in America, Hasan Minhaj, and more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Pray for peace. The attack on Israel. (0:00)  The border and fentanyl problem in America. (40:48)  There is NO place like America. (55:30)  Is Hasan Minhaj the Jesse Smollett of comedy? (1:01:57)  Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:22:27)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  'beautiful party' turned into bloodbath - as rescuers confirm they have found 260 bodies  ‘Knee-jerk surge’: Oil experts predict market impact of Israel-Hamas conflict  After Attack, Israel Wrestles With Question: How Could This Happen?  Khamenei’s official position is clear that the eradication of Israel is the actual goal, not just supporting Palestinians.  All-In Podcast - E148: McCarthy ousted, border chaos, Cruise's robotaxi "accident" & more  Project

  • Loveable Loser | Group chat News Ep. 809

    05/10/2023 Duration: 01h13min

    Today on the pod Anand and Dee waste no time jumping into the news including job openings making a jump, CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens closing more stores, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Saudi Arabia and Russia continuing oil cuts, big food vs. big pharma, Disney discounting child tickets, the best small talk phrase, how The Cheesecake Factory equals financial success for malls, and of course Winners, Losers, and Content.    Timeline of What Was Discussed: House speaker ousted! (0:00)  What recession?! (4:15)  Is Saudi trying to put America in the ground? (9:45)  Fraud Fridays: The problem with journalism these days. (13:19)  The driving factor behind all these retailers closing. (21:42)  Taylor, it’s time to chill. (29:59)  Will Ozempic destroy the US economy? (30:29)  A crack in ‘the mouse’ or US consumer? (40:20)  “Tell me more.” (46:47)  The ‘Cheesecake’ factor. (53:00)  Winners, Losers, and Content. (55:56)  Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:12:40)  Related Links/Products Ment

  • It's A Beautiful Day | Group Chat News Ep. 808

    02/10/2023 Duration: 01h04min

    Tonight Dee and Anand dive into the hot topics to start the week strong, including Taylor Swift at the Jets game, how much money you need to make to be in the top 1% of your state, Americans are still spending too much money, The U2 concert at the Los Vegas Sphere, Walmart is shutting down self-checkouts in certain stores due to theft, Lululemon to discontinue mirror as they team up with Peloton, Toys r us is back, Dave Portnoy buys $42 Million Dollar home and Oil at $100 dollars, and we are back with a Kathy question. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Has Taylor Swift overplayed her hand? (0:00)  Is there a downtown that is better off post-pandemic? (5:45)  Do you want to be the 1%? (12:18)  The US consumer is UNDEFEATED. (21:26)  Feeling the FOMO from the Las Vegas Sphere grand opening. (26:40)  Has the crime wave killed self-checkout? (32:21)  Why Dee does NOT believe in at-home exercise. (42:14)  Toys R Us is BACK! (48:10)  Dave Portnoy has stayed POWER. (52:15)  Is $8 gas a possibility

  • Elon, Donuts, and Ozempic | Group Chat News Ep. 807

    28/09/2023 Duration: 01h24min

    Today on the pod Dee, Anand, and Drama dive into the hottest topics of the week so far including, the FTC Amazon illegal monopoly suit, Target closing multiple stores due to looting, a huge looting riot in Philly, Tiktok executives moving to the USA, limited access to weight loss diabetes drug, the Elon Musk book, ChatGBT is getting smarter with its latest update and Open AI's new valuation along with WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT. Timeline of What Was Discussed: The Taylor Swift effect. (0:00)  Dee’s TRIUMPHANT return to The Mouse! (5:15)  The FTC is onto Amazon. (18:30)  The latest major retailer to close stores due to growing crime. (28:28)  How valuable propaganda is to a country. (37:37)  Powered by Ozempic and donuts. (53:09)  The A.I. battle. (1:03:57)  Winners, Losers, and Content. (1:10:18)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Taylor Swift effect: Travis Kelce jersey sales spike 400%  FTC faces big test in Amazon suit alleging its retail site is illegal monopoly  Target says

  • Keeping Up with the D'Amelio's | Group Chat News Ep. 806

    25/09/2023 Duration: 01h51min

    On tonight's episode, we have all three of the guys and are joined by a friend of the pod Greg Goodfried, president of D'Amelio Inc. as they catch up on everything Greg has been working on with the D'Amelios including the new season of their show on Hulu as well as some news including Mohammed Bin Salman being unfazed by sportswashing claims, the USA financing more than weapons in Ukraine, The Writers strike finally ending, Taylor Swift's new boyfriend in the NFL, and a really insightful conversation on having a family while being an entrepreneur.  Timeline of What Was Discussed: The power of celebrity is so NUTS! (0:00)  Blindly writing checks for the “greater good.” (6:45)  How Wall Street takes advantage of the incompetence of companies and governments. (14:01)  Fraud Fridays! (21:43)  Keeping up with the D’Amelio’s. (32:25)  Is introducing a competitive nature at a later stage in life more beneficial for kids? (44:10)  Let your kid find their own path. (1:08:11)  Well-executed marketing o

  • Just The Two Of Us | Group Chat News Ep. 805

    21/09/2023 Duration: 01h06min

    Today Dee and Anand dive into all the latest topics of the week including the Fed's latest decision, Instacart's and Klaviyo's IPO, the billionaire who is keeping Tiktok on phones in the USA, Google adding A I to Gmail, Maps, and Youtube, home prices expected to rise and of course Winners, Losers, and Content. Timeline of What Was Discussed: This is not health advice. (0:00)  The real reason why the Fed might raise rates again. (7:48)  IPOs are BACK! (15:42)  Elon Musk is UNBELIEVABLE! (31:50)  Why nobody wins in Big Tech by TikTok winning. (34:54)  Google is going to be the BIGGEST winner in A.I. (38:40)  Home prices are expected to rise in 2024. (45:02)  Winners, Losers, and Content. (49:35)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Fed declines to hike, but points to rates staying higher for longer  Instacart’s $10 Billion IPO: Winners, Losers and Other Key Players  The most interesting takeaways from the Klaviyo IPO filling  The first human patient will soon receive a Neuralink dev

  • The Jig Is Up | Group Chat News Ep. 804

    18/09/2023 Duration: 01h19min

    Tonight Dee and Anand are back and dive into the topics of the week including a recap on Anand's trip, Coach Prime, how the United States lost over 4.1 million dollars to strikes last month, the lost fighter jet worth 81 million, and the rampant pirating on TikTok plus Solomon Byrd from USC sitting in. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Anand’s hack for European travel. (0:00)  The spectacle that is ‘Prime Time’ in college football. (9:06)  Having no sense of normalcy. (28:21)  The problem with the continued strikes across America and the military-industrial complex. (32:20)  The case of the missing fighter jet. (58:47)  Pirating on TikTok is wild! (1:01:06)  Inflation is on FIRE! (1:07:57)  Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:16:15)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  The U.S. Lost 4.1 Million Days of Work Last Month to Strikes  White House team to go to Detroit 'early this week' to help resolve UAW strike  Marine Corps F-35 Jet Fighter Lost in ‘Mishap’  People Are Streaming Pirated

  • Happy Birthday Anand | Group Chat News Ep. 803

    11/09/2023 Duration: 01h07min

    Tonight Dee and Drama dive into the topics of the week including YouTube TV, student loans starting again in October, San Francisco giving students money for college, the Elon Musk biography, Walmart's new solution to combating theft, and oil prices spiking. Timeline of What Was Discussed: Happy Birthday Anand!! (0:00)  People don’t understand how impactful your social media is to their work perception. (1:15)  Lo Siento’s Block Party is back! (9:58)  Dee recaps his experience with YouTube TV. (12:23)  Is the student loan payment chain reaction coming? (20:30)  The pros and cons of hired guns. (30:18)  That’s so San Francisco. (38:39)  Dee is not high on Chris Christie. (47:10)  The highly anticipated Elon Musk biography is coming this week. (50:24)  Walmart’s BIG change to combat crime. (55:45)  THIS is what will determine the next election. (59:55)  Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:05:50)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Lo Siento Tequila - handcrafted for the unapologeti

  • It's All Adjusted | Group Chat News Ep. 802

    07/09/2023 Duration: 01h21min

    Today Drama, Dee, & Anand discuss how COVID is returning, Databricks is in talks to raise funds at a $43 billion valuation, how being rich is almost looked down upon but everyone still wants to be rich, Jared Kushner cinches his first Israeli private equity deal, China bans iPhone use for government officials, and winners, losers, and content.  Timeline of What Was Discussed: No thoughts and prayers. (0:00)  Anand had a nose job. (1:30)  COVID is back. (5:18)  Databricks, CoreWeave, and the fine line between fraud and business. (11:43)  Jared Kushner vs. Hunter Biden, who is more corrupt? (36:27)  The impact of China banning iPhones for government officials. (53:21)  Winners, Losers, and Content. (55:19)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Databricks is in talks to raise funds at a $43 billion valuation  Nvidia-backed CoreWeave is looking for a buyer on their $8B valuation!  Nvidia's blowout performance this year has been fueled by fake GPU sales to fake non-existent clients. 

  • Just Beat It | Group Chat News Ep. 801

    05/09/2023 Duration: 01h33min

    Tonight Dee and Anand are joined by Dr. Deepak Dugar to discuss a recent procedure Anand had done and dive into the importance of breathing correctly. Then Dee and Anand dive into the topics of the week including Burning Man, Retailers' private label brand revenue, Deion Sanders coaching the Colorado Buffalo, Messi's first game in LA, Taylor Swift vs. Michael Jackson debate, and finishing the episode wishing Arian good luck on his last episode, and a story from Jav and the boys.  Timeline of What Was Discussed: Stealing is SO easy. (0:00)  Deepak saved my life! (8:54)  The 411 on Ozempic. (19:54)  Community takes effort. (26:00)  The “heroes” of Burning Man. (40:00)  The genius of Costco. (44:38)  Do you believe now? The impressive debut of Coach Prime. (49:55)  Farwell Ari. (1:02:16)  Newport fight nights with ‘the boys’. (1:10:22)  The Messi spectacle hits LA. (1:17:18)  Whose music will be more timeless? Michael Jackson or Taylor Swift? (1:20:42)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:26:43) 

  • Name, Image, Likeness | Group Chat News Ep. 800

    31/08/2023 Duration: 01h22min

    Today, Dee and Anand are joined by The Tommy Group to discuss collegiate athletes’ right to monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness for commercial promotion. Then, Dee and Anand dive into pressing topics: U.S. job growth slowdown in August, SEC's impending ruling on BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, strategies for navigating the Property Meltdown in Five Charts, Amazon CEO's caution for remote employees, Hurricane Idalia's Florida impact, and Mitch McConnell's frozen press appearance. Stay tuned for insights and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!  - Written by ChatGPT Timeline of What Was Discussed: A Group Chat exclusive interview with the TOMMY Group on all things NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness). (0:00)  A white-collar recession. (34:45)  This is not financial advice. (40:50)  Fake news vs real news. (47:45)  How to play the property meltdown. (50:18)  It’s patriotic to work. (57:05)  The need for better disaster relief in the U.S. (1:01:14)  We can’t have these people running the country. (

  • Sing Like A Bird | Group Chat News Ep. 799

    28/08/2023 Duration: 01h33min

    Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss a diverse array of intriguing topics. They delve into the complexities of $NVDA, exploring its significance beyond a closed loop. Samantha LaDuc's insights on X shed light on this matter. Shifting gears, they examine Instacart's bold move with a US IPO, dissecting Techmeme's analysis on X. Addressing security concerns, they dissect a retailer's warning about in-store crime via TheStreet. The trio also contemplates TikTok trends dominating back-to-college shopping and a mystery company's ambitious $800M land purchase for a new California city, as reported by Business Insider. They venture into the Silicon Valley elite's city-building aspirations. Lastly, they uncover the opulence of America's priciest ZIP code and provide surprising exercise recommendations from an expert. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion!  - Written by ChatGPT Timeline of What Was Discussed: Does Drama believe he can actually beat Jake Paul? (0:00)  It REALLY does matter geographically whe

  • Coup Barrymore | Group Chat News Ep. 798

    24/08/2023 Duration: 01h17min

    Today, Dee and Anand are joined by Josh Kaplan to discuss Ghost’s series B close. Then, Drama, Dee, and Anand delve into the latest happenings, from India's lunar milestone with the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft to the shocking demise of Prigozhin in a Russian plane crash. They also unpack Nvidia's staggering 170% sales leap projection fueled by AI chip demand, and Peloton's struggles—a 30% share dip, increased losses, and slumping sales tied to a Bike recall and seasonal trends. Tune in for these updates and more on this week’s Winners, Losers, and Content! - Written by ChatGPT Timeline of What Was Discussed: Behind the scenes of the process of raising capital from Dee Murthy and Josh Kaplan, co-founders of Ghost. (0:00)  When have you ever been proud to be the fourth at anything? (38:26)  Is the entertaining outcome the most likely? (45:16)  It’s earning season! The latest of Nvidia, Nike, Foot Locker, Peloton, and more! (51:33)  Winners, Losers, and Content. (1:02:57)  Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:15:

  • No Intro | Group Chat News Ep. 797

    21/08/2023 Duration: 01h16min

    Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss a whirlwind of topics, from the impact of Hurricane Hilary to the financial storm caused by Farfetch's stock plummeting over 30% due to missed revenue expectations. Meta's stricter RTO policy and Kroger's unexpected title as America's top sushi seller spark debates. A tweet by @jason about medication pricing raises eyebrows. Shifting gears, they delve into China's changing economic landscape post its 40-year boom. Surprisingly, the No. 1 city for traffic congestion isn't LA or NYC—it's revealed in this engaging episode.  - Written by ChatGPT Timeline of What Was Discussed: No intro. (0:00)  Mother Nature is scary. (4:55)  The Murthy kids take Dodger Stadium. (16:04)  Shout out to Dee and the team over at Ghost! (26:31)  Is luxury the issue or Farfetch? (47:38)  The work-from-home party seems to be over. (50:41)  The biggest seller of sushi may surprise you. (1:00:07)  The cost of Ozempic by country. (1:05:04)  China’s changing economic landscape. (1:08

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