Group Chat

Tonight on Group Chat News we have an exclusive interview with Ryan Tierney of Lo Siento Tequila, plus the hottest news you need to know this week including Microsoft's plan to hire 2 million Indians in AI, how you stream sports is about to change with this blockbuster media deal, The cities with the fastest falling home prices, Snaps stock drops on Q4 earnings, plus everyone's favorite WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT. 

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Bud Light is BACK! (0:00) 

• An exclusive interview with a friend of the pod, Ryan Tierney, on everything spirits and in particular, TEQUILA! (1:22) 

• It’s never been better to be an Indian! (20:40) 

• The biggest scam in live sports streaming? (34:10) 

• Home prices are FINALLY falling. (37:45) 

• It’s earning season! The latest on Snap. (40:27) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (42:52) 

• Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (54:01) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Trump says Bud Light should be given a "second chance" after backlash 

• Visit Lo Siento for the exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! ** Code GROUPCHAT20 for 20% off ** 

• Lo Siento Presents: Drunk in Love: Sound Nightclub – Los Angeles, CA 

• Microsoft plans to train 2M Indians in AI, says Nadella 

• The Ben & Marc Show - YouTube 

• How You Stream Sports Is About to Be Transformed by a Blockbuster Media Deal 

• Fastest Falling Home Prices Since 2022, by City: 

• Snap stock drops on Q4 earnings 

• How much does a 30-second Super Bowl ad cost in 2024? 

Connect with Ryan! 

• IG: @ryanctierney 

• IG: @LoSiento 

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 on group chat news we catch you up on everything you need to know from this last week including the latest from J Powell and how it's not looking good for a rate cut in March, The latest jobs report, the release of the new Apple vision pro, Meta shares surge 20%, insider story on how FTX can give everyone their money back, Amazon earnings up 14%, Joe Rogans new deal with Spotify worth $250 million that is NOT exclusive, New York was selected for the world cup 2026, and Elon Musks $56 billion payback was VOIDED by a Delaware judge, and the latest update with Neuralink.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• It’s the rainy season in California. (0:00) 

• Breaking down J Powell on 60 Minutes. (5:03) 

• The jobs report is full of s***! (16:52) 

• Is the Apple Vision Pro a net negative for society? (20:43) 

• Meta is SURGING! (31:29) 

• How is FTX able to return customer deposits? (41:08) 

• Amazon’s BONKERS numbers. (45:57) 

• Joe Rogan’s latest blockbuster deal with Spotify. (53:45) 

• LA’s World Cup fumble. (55:13) 

• Going all-in on Elon. (57:28) 

• Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:01:11) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Powell insists the Fed will move carefully on rate cuts, with ... - CNBC 

• January jobs report 

• Currently, the US has a record ~8.6 MILLION people that are holding 2 or more jobs. 

• The Apple Vision Pro Is Spectacular and Sad 

• Meta shares surge 20% on soaring profit, better-than-expected guidance and first-ever dividend 

• FTX Holds Off On Selling Its Stake In AI Startup Anthropic - Forbes 

• Amazon reports better-than-expected results as revenue jumps 14% 

• Joe Rogan Gets New $250 Million Deal From Spotify, This One Being Non-Exclusive 

• New York and New Jersey Selected to Host 2026 World Cup Final 

• Musks 56 Billion payback is voided by court 

• NEURALINK WANTS TO IMPLANT YOUR BRAIN 

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 on Group Chat News we have a special interview with Kevin Gould,  an entrepreneur, talent manager, brand builder, and investor. He just returned from a business trip to China so he gives us the inside scoop on everything related to his trip. We also dived into some of the hottest news topics of the week including UPS announcing 12,000 job cuts, the PGA tour finalized a deal bringing them 3 billion in funding, FTX customers will be paid back in full, and the latest summary of the Fed meeting, plus much more!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• An interview with a friend of the pod, Kevin Gould, to discuss the state of brands and consumers. (0:00) 

• Great for golf. (40:47) 

• FTX customers getting paid back in full. (45:23) 

• Recapping the latest Fed meeting. (46:27) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• All the headline numbers have showed that the labor market is incredibly strong. 

• UPS announces 12,000 job cuts, says package volume slipped last quarter 

• The PGA Tour has finalized an agreement with Strategic Sports Group, injecting about $3 billion of cash into a new for-profit entity. 

• UPDATE: FTX will not be restarted as an exchange. Bankruptcy court claims that customers will be repaid “IN FULL.” 

• SUMMARY OF FED DECISION (1/31/24) 

• BREAKING: New York Community Bank stock, $NYCB, the bank that acquired the collapsed Signature Bank, falls 40% after earnings. 

Connect with Kevin! 

• IG: @keving 

• LinkedIn 

• Website 

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 is Group Chat News episode everyone has been waiting for! Dee and Jav are back from their almost two-week-long business tour around Europe. They go over some of the highs and lows of the trip and what they learned from the trip, then we dive into a little bit of news including everything NFL, the deadly attack on US troops in Jordan, and the Chinese economy.   

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Full recap of Dee & Javier’s European work trip. (0:00) 

• Why aren’t Chinese travelers traveling? (37:28) 

• Only in LA. (43:13) 

• Recapping Championship weekend in the NFL. (45:41) 

• The growing perception that the US is weak. (58:40) 

• Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:06:02) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Chinese travelers aren't flying overseas nearly as much as they once were, erasing $130 billion from global tourism. 

• Three U.S. Troops Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan 

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 on Group Chat News we have some of the hottest stories of the week including Mr.Beast's first X (Twitter) post and how it made over 250,000 dollars, middle schoolers are being bullied for not coming to school with a Standly Tumbler, WWE signing a deal with Netflix for 5 billion dollars, Netflix subscribers surge as revenue beats estimates, Trump winning New Hampshire and what does this mean for Nikki Haley, Jon Stewart is making his return to The Daily Show and of course WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Football brings both sides together. (1:20) 

• Networks vs. Internet economy. (9:50) 

• A sign of the times when it comes to bullying. (20:54) 

• WWE x Netflix. (28:18) 

• Netflix is on a bit of a hot streak. (33:54) 

• The Republican Party has spoken, and Donald Trump is THEIR guy. (37:36) 

• Jon Stewart’s return to The Daily Show. (46:51) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (50:22) 

• Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:01:29) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Bills-Chiefs TV ratings: Allen vs. Mahomes hits 50 million viewers 

• MY FIRST X VIDEO MADE OVER $250,000! 

• middle schoolers are bullied for not having Stanley tumblers 

• WWE ‘Raw’ moving to Netflix in shocking deal worth more than $5 billion 

• Netflix subscribers surge as revenue beats estimates 

• Watch Dumb Money | Netflix 

• Trump Won New Hampshire, but There Are Warning Signs for November 

• Jon Stewart Returns to ‘The Daily Show’ 

• Ryan Braun to be inducted into Brewers Walk of Fame 

• Coachella Festival sees slowest ticket sales in 10 years 

• The Ben & Marc Show: Fixing Higher Education & New Startup Opportunities 

• Sam Walton: Made In America 

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

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including an update from Dee and the boys Euro trip, everything NFL, and a recap of the latest UFC fight in Toronto. What is Chick-fil-A doing right and how did Subway, Arby's, BK, and KFC get it so wrong? The stock market is at an all-time high, Ron DeSantis drops out of the presidential race, Shein faces new ipo hitch, In and Out closes restaurant in Oakland due to Crime plus Stick around till the end for a Group Chat News Exclusive interview with Sneaker Steve of Ales Grey who has some very exciting news and he's sharing it with us first plus Sneaker Steve is giving us the biggest Kathy discount of the year!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Where in the world are Dee and Jav? (0:00) 

• Depriving GenZ of hard work? (4:32) 

• Highlighting YouTube comments. (11:10) 

• Recapping the BIG sports weekend! (12:56) 

• Controversy sells. (24:23) 

• Chick-Fil-A's secret sauce to success.  (30:24) 

• The stock market continues to make NO sense. (35:28) 

• Ron DeSantis’ fall from grace. (43:05) 

• The Chinese Government is going to save the US? (51:30) 

• Bad business for In-N-Out. (54:15) 

• An exclusive interview with Sneaker Steve with a VERY special announcement for Group Chat listeners. (57:02) 

• Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:08:30) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• What on EARTH is Chick Fil A doing right and how did Subway, Arbys, BK and KFC get it so wrong? 

• Stock market all-time highs 

• Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. 

• Fashion Giant Faces New IPO Hitch: China’s Cybersecurity Police 

• 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧-𝐍-𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 

• Visit Ales Grey for the exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! 

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

Group Chat News is back with all the hottest news of the week including an update on Dee and the boy's world travels, the 2024 Coachella lineup, Vivek Ramaswamy dropping out of the presidential race, Dean Phillips getting one million dollars from Bill Ackman, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has more hot takes to say about Bitcoin, Hertz rental car is hurting from their EV rentals, when will we start to see the market start cutting rates, plus winners, losers, and content!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Drama returns! (0:00) 

• Dee’s humbling experience. (1:24) 

• Aging out of Coachella. (7:12) 

• Vivek Ramaswamy proves his character. (14:36) 

• Strapping in for the next 10 crazy months! (23:25) 

• Jamie Dimon’s poor take on Bitcoin. (28:40) 

• Why doesn’t anyone want to rent Teslas? (41:20) 

• The state of the economy. (44:26) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (52:38) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Coachella lineup announced 

• Vivek Ramaswamy ends presidential campaign | CNN Politics 

• Bill Ackman Gives $1 Million to Long-Shot 2024 Democrat Dean Phillips 

• BREAKING: @jpmorgan CEO JAMIE DIMON THINKS THAT THERE’S A GOOD CHANCE “SATASHI” WILL INCREASE $BTC SUPPLY 

• Hertz makes ‘agile’ decision to shift strategy and sell EVs, Teslas 

• Markets Expect Rate Cuts Soon. Central Banks Say Not So Fast. 

• Bill Simmons delivers a pretty accurate Pat McAfee impression 

• Many 2023 MBA Grads Still Struggling To Find Jobs 

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

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories you need to know about including the Iowa Caucuses happening Monday, how to increase your odds of getting that first date by 48%, Nike and Tiger Woods are ending their 27 year partnership, California aims to ban tackle football for kids under 12 years old, scientist find over a quarter million nano plastic particles in bottled water and what that means if you drink it, Argentina inflation hits over 211%, and we close the podcast out with a few members tent stories!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Every Indian is the same. (0:00) 

• The boys are going to Europe! (3:50) 

• Cable news THRIVES on elections. (12:40) 

• You are 48% more likely to land a first date if you do this. (20:45) 

• Nike and Tiger Woods are ending their partnership. (26:32) 

• A new California bill aims to ban tackle football for kids under 12. (33:14) 

• Is drinking out of plastic bottles dangerous? (42:50) 

• ‘Members Tent Only’ stories. (45:40) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• The Iowa caucuses are on Monday — here’s what you need to know 

• You are 48% more likely to land a first date if you do this 1 thing, new data shows 

• Nike, Tiger Woods end partnership after 27 years 

• Tiger Woods outdriving Fore Play from knees goes viral, draws wild reactions 

• New California bill aims to ban tackle football for kids under 12 

• Matt Leinart Blasts CA For Wanting To Ban Youth Football 

• Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water 

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 on Group Chat News, we have a special interview with Ian Rogers of Ledger talking all things digital assets and the exciting news of the Bitcoin ETF being approved as soon as we started recording this episode. Then we jumped into some news, including Ecuador's citizens taking up arms against drug cartels, U S oil to reach record output in 2024, Aaron Rodgers is done being a guest on the Pat McAffe show for the rest of the NFL season, and Nick Saban announces his retirement plus more.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Bitcoin ETF has been APPROVED! Breaking down this momentous feat. (0:00) 

• The impact on the broader web3 market. (19:40) 

• Exciting things at Ledger happening. (38:07) 

• The guy's hot take on Aaron Rodgers being dropped from the Pat McAfee Show. (48:34) 

• Complete chaos in Ecuador. (1:00:09) 

• US oil output at record highs. (1:07:25) 

• Nick Saban retiring. (1:09:13) 

• Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:10:50) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Bitcoin Can Be the New Gold. Why ETF Approval Is a Pivotal Moment. 

• CBOE SAYS SPOT #BITCOIN ETFS "WILL BEGIN TRADING" TOMORROW 

• Broken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing Us and How We Can Make it Better 

• Aaron Rodgers is done as a guest on The Pat McAfee Show for the NFL season, McAfee announced Wednesday. 

• Michigan coronation is most-watched title game in four years 

• ECUADOR'S CITIZENS TAKE UP ARMS AGAINST DRUG CARTELS 

• Elon Musk issues alarming warning after students booted from school to make room for immigrants 

• US oil output to touch a record high in 2024, but growth will slow 

• Nick Saban retires: What we know today as Alabama searches for a coach 

Connect with Ian! 

• @iancr | Twitter 

• 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

Group Chat News is back and we have a special episode for the 2023 winners, losers, and content of the year, and the 2024 predictions including the stock market, crypto, biggest industry winner, sports, pop culture and more plus the guys catch everyone up on what they have done in the past and what everyone does outside of being the host of the number one podcast in the world!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Welcome to Group Chat. (0:00) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content of 2023.  

• Content of the Year. (13:47) 

• Loser of the Year. (18:42) 

• Winner of the Year. (25:59) 

• 2024 Predications. 

• Crypto. (31:29) 

• Biggest Industry/Company Winner. (39:40) 

• Biggest Industry/Company Loser. (46:53) 

• Biggest Comeback Story. (55:15) 

• Biggest Fall from Grace. (1:00:03) 

• Biggest Change in Sports. (1:02:06) 

• Biggest Moment in Pop Culture. (1:05:50) 

• Rapid Fire. (1:12:00) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Harvard early applications fall 17% to four-year lows - CNN 

• ESPN responds to Pat McAfee's comments on executive 'attempting to sabotage' his show 

• Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Not Priced In, Could Be ‘Bigger-Than-Expected Catalyst’ 

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