Group Chat

Toda, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss the US consumer spending, inflation's toll on groceries, Adobe's Figma acquisition, Ethereum's green new deal, Kanye's corporate breakup, and this week's Winners, Losers, Content.

Shop Ledger here.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Anand returns from his European vacation. (1:32) 
• Is inflation permanent? (13:18) 
• RIP PnB Rock. (25:10) 
• Did Adobe overpay for Figma? (29:38) 
• What is the merge and how can Ledger help? (39:15) 
• Kanye is DONE with corporate America. (44:51) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content. (54:43) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (1:08:05) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• US consumer spending rose in August as gas prices fell 
• Grocery prices are outpacing overall inflation, rising 13.5% over the past year-- the fastest pace since **March 1979** - Gunjan Banerji on Twitter 
• PnB Rock's killing heightens worries about social media   
• Adobe shares plunge on deal to acquire design platform Figma for $20 billion 
• The world's second biggest cryptocurrency just got a lot greener 
• Ledger Limited Edition Merge Pack 
• Kanye West Is Done With Corporate America. He’ll Go It Alone 
• Kanye West Tells Gap He Is Terminating Partnership 
• Patagonia founder gives company away to environmental trusts 
• Roger Federer Isn’t Going Anywhere 
• Instagram is reportedly removing its shopping page amid a move to drive more direct ad revenue 
• LeBron James, Chris Paul Call Out NBA Over Robert Sarver Decision: “Our League Definitely Got This Wrong” 
• Watch Cobra Kai | Netflix Official Site 
• After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul 

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 Drama discuss 9/11's reverberating effects, American consumer's refusal to cut down on spending, Goldman Sachs' perk shutdowns, Google CEO's efficiency goals, Smith & Wesson's share tumble, DocuSign's Peloton vibes, and Ray J's latest spat with the Kardashians. Then, Dee is joined by Tate Hackert of ZayZoon to discuss predatory lending and possible alternatives.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Group Chat is ALL about the youth. (2:10) 
• Remembering 9/11. (8:42) 
• The state of the economy and consumer spending. (18:14) 
• If you can do remote work, why would you hire anyone in America?! (26:55) 
• Is gun demand going down? (35:15) 
• There is something fishy going on at DocuSign. (38:04) 
• Ad Break: Liquid I.V. (40:28) 
• Do you feel bad for Ray J? (45:22) 
• An interview with Tate Hackert of ZayZoon. What is ZayZoon? Why ZayZoon? And who is their target market? (49:20) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (1:13:40) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• How 9/11 Changed The Aviation Industry 
• Inflation Showed Signs of Easing in Several Industries in August 
• U.S. trade deficit narrows in July; exports at record high 
• Goldman Sachs yanks ‘free coffee’ perk as bankers return to five-day week 
• Google CEO says he hopes to make company 20% more efficient, hints at potential cuts 
• Shares of Smith & Wesson fall after gun maker reports drop in demand 
• DocuSign 2Q Revenue, Billings Surpass Expectations 
• Visit Liquid I.V. for an exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! **Promo code GROUPCHAT at checkout** 
• Ray J Showed His Messages With Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, And Slams Kris Jenner In Two Scathing Videos On Instagram — BuzzFeed 

Connect with Tate! 

• Twitter: @tatehackert 
• Instagram: @tryzayzoon 
• ZayZoon 

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's joined by Ajay & Austin of slauson.co to discuss early-stage investing and opportunities for Kathys. Then, Drama and Dee discuss Queen Elizabeth II's passing, China’s possible population collapse, OpenSea's trading volume, Axie Infinity's crypto hack, and Kim K's new private equity firm.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• An interview with Ajay & Austin of Slauson & Co. They discuss the meaning behind their fund and announce a special opportunity for Kathy’s. (1:00) 
• RIP to Queen Elizabeth II. (22:47) 
• China’s population problem. (32:13) 
• OpenSea is in shambles! (40:30) 
• Ad Break: Ledger. (45:09) 
• Kim K launches her own private equity firm. (48:58) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, world’s longest-serving monarch, dies at 96 
• China’s population might fall by roughly half by end of this century... More than a dozen [European] countries ... are set to shrink even faster - John Burn-Murdoch on Twitter 
• Trading volume on top NFT marketplace OpenSea down 99% since May 
• US Government Recovers $30M From Crypto Game Axie Infinity Hack 
• Learn more about the Ledger Nano S 
• Kim Kardashian launches private equity firm, becoming the latest celeb to enter the investment industry 

Connect with Ajay and Austin of slauson.co! 

• Ajay (@ajayfresh) Instagram 
• Austin (@AustinLAC) Twitter 
• Friends & Family – Apply today! 
• Email – [email protected] 

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 Kanye's Instagram posts, Zuck's "chadification," Amazon's plans to close warehouses, Amazon's new offer for long-term storage, Russia's halt on gas exports, one CFO's apparent death, and OnlyFans' rise to the top.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Patriotism is lowering your AC to 76. (1:45) 
• Kayne’s weekend takeover! (5:46) 
• The Bezos health impact. (12:08) 
• Rough times over at Amazon. (28:24) 
• Europe is in BIG trouble. (39:57) 
• The shocking death of a Bed Bath & Beyond exec. (48:13) 
• OnlyFans is printing money! (56:04) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (1:03:30) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• First Bezos, now Zuck... transhumanism starts with personal chadification. - Balaji Srinivasan on Twitter 
• Amazon to close, scrap plans for warehouses across US amid slowing sales growth: report 
• Amazon offers sellers long-term inventory storage with new service 
• Euro slides below 99 cents after Russia halts gas supplies to Europe 
• Bed Bath & Beyond exec identified as man who jumped from NYC tower 
• Why mental health advocates use the words 'died by suicide' 
• OnlyFans 2021 financial metrics are just wild - Chirag Modi on Twitter 
• I'm a millionaire thanks to OnlyFans and I don't regret quitting teacher job — New York Post 

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 Groupchat's New York Event, Bank of America's mortgage program for minorities, Michael Burry's new prediction, Crypto.com's missed opportunity, and Kanye's latest. Then, the gentlemen are joined by artist and fellow Kathy, Anderson Bluu, before delivering this week's Winners, Losers, and Content.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Dee recaps the NYC Group Chat live event and why you should NEVER count New York out. (0:54) 
• HEATWAVE!! (13:57) 
• Bank of America is doing its part to help minorities buy their first home. (15:37) 
• STOP spending money! (20:50) 
• Michael Burry aka Mr. Doom and Gloom. (25:00) 
• Crypto.com’s BIG missed marketing moment. (31:56) 
• The Ethereum merge is coming and how Ledger can protect you. (34:20) 
• Group Chat is NOT in the Kayne bashing business. (38:15) 
• An interview with Anderson Bluu, artist and fellow Kathy. They discuss his transition to going all-in on TikTok, the impact on his business, the value in playing the game, and much more! (40:51) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content. (56:12) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (1:04:50) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• California Declares Grid Emergency, Warning of Blackouts 
• Bank of America launches zero down payment mortgages to help minorities buy their first homes — here's who can apply 
• 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry warned the biggest market bubble in history would end with the 'mother of all crashes.' He just hinted the collapse is now underway. 
• Lululemon jumps after it boosts outlook and posts strong earnings beat 
• Crypto firm accidentally transferred $10.5m to a woman instead of $100 refund—and it’s struggling to get it back 
• Ethereum Merge: What is Ethereum Merge? How does the Merge happen and Why is it Important 
• More info on the Merge at Ledger 
• Kanye West Slams GAP, Plans to Open YEEZY Retail Stores 
• Opinion | Serena Williams staves off retirement — and the No. 2 seed — with a throwback performance at U.S. Open 
• Starbucks Names Laxman Narasimhan as Next Chief Executive Officer 
• Why it's very likely that Russia just threw journalist Maxim Borodin out of a window 
• 1883 - Yellowstone Prequel 

Connect with Anderson! 

• TikTok: @andersonbluu 
• IG: @anderson_bluu 
• Bluu Dreams 

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 Anand discuss the Dow's slip, Goldman Sachs's decision to end WFH, Russia's war games' pressure on Europe, Snap's staffing cuts, Disney's Amazon Prime-like membership, and Kanye's skirmish with Gap.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Popular in New York. (2:04) 
• An update on Heartbreak Ari. (3:09) 
• Pain in the Stock Market. (8:29) 
• The news is absurd! (12:39) 
• Russian reliance. (14:26) 
• America, WAKE UP! (19:36) 
• Goldman Sachs says GET BACK TO THE OFFICE! (26:08) 
• BIG cuts coming at Snap. (32:23) 
• Disney making MASSIVE moves! (35:16) 
• Kayne West is back at it again! (41:58) 
• DJ Khaled is a GOAT! (47:25) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (49:58) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Stock Market Today Live: Dow Slips 200 Points; BBBY Stock Plunges After Strategic Update 
• California bans the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 
• Californians asked not to charge electric cars amid heat wave 
• Russia Halts Nord Stream Gas Pipeline, Ratcheting Up Pressure on Europe 
• Is Your State Giving Out Inflation Stimulus Checks? 
• The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, has gotten so bad, the city temporarily ran out of bottled water to give to residents 
• Goldman Sachs lifts all COVID protocols and orders staff to return to office full-time - MarketWatch on Twitter 
• Industry - HBO 
• Snap plans to lay off 20 percent of employees 
• Disney Explores Amazon Prime-Like Membership Program to Offer Discounts and Perks 
• Kanye v Gap 

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 Mark Zuckerberg's appearance on JRE, Disney’s new pricing, corporate NFT winners, breakfast's hold on the market, New York's age requirement for canned whipped cream, Sydney Sweeney's possibly MAGA family.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Give us our two hours! (1:57) 
• Meet up with Dee in NYC! (4:41) 
• Get Zucked! (7:09) 
• Disney’s IP is outmatched. (24:05) 
• Ad Break: Car Trackers. (35:37) 
• Massive brands ‘milking’ the NFT hype train. (38:12) 
• Breakfast is HOT! (57:45) 
• "Whippets" are taking over NYC. (1:06:16) 
• Sydney Sweeney is under some heat. (1:08:50) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Mark Zuckerberg Tells Joe Rogan Waking Up in the Morning Is Like Getting ‘Punched in the Stomach’ — The Wall Street Journal 
• Disney’s New Pricing Magic: More Profit From Fewer Park Visitors 
• The Car Trackers #714-699-9899 @thecartrackers 
• Below Invoice #949-630-0303 @belowinvoice 
• U.S. Vehicle Sales (July 2022) 
• Iconic brands including Nike, Gucci have made $260M off NFT sales 
• Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1 - Netflix 
• People returning to offices are still buying breakfast even as they cut back on other things 
• It's now illegal for anyone under 21 to buy canned whipped cream in New York, officials say it's to stop teens from inhaling nitrous oxide 
• Sydney Sweeney's Hoedown Party for Mom Branded Right-Wing, MAGA-Leaning 
• You guys this is wild. An innocent celebration for my mom's milestone 60th birthday has turned into an absurd political statement, which was not the intention. Please stop making assumptions. Much love to everyone and Happy Birthday Mom! - Sydney Sweeney on 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, Drama and Anand discuss ASMR, office building sales, Dee's GOAT call on Peloton, the billionaire class' obsession with "cities of the future," California's veto on WeHo's alcohol plans, Tiger Wood's stadium tour, Novak Djokovic's forfeiture from the US Open, Vanessa Bryant's court win, and this week's Winners, Losers, Content.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• ASMR is all the rage. (2:10) 
• Go back to the office! Or don’t. (6:33) 
• Peloton’s fall from grace. (18:21) 
• Billionaires' obsession with “cities of the future.” (23:08) 
• It’s ok for the homeless, but not in a controlled environment?! (28:00) 
• Ad Break: Ledger. (30:03) 
• The latest on the showdown between the PGA and LIV Golf. (33:00) 
• Novak Djokovic is standing his moral ground. (36:21) 
• BIG win for the Bryant family. (42:40) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content. (45:35) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (55:55) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Pension Funds Are Selling Their Office Buildings 
• Peloton’s Quarterly Loss Tops $1.2 Billion as Bike, Treadmill Sales Plunge 
• "Cities of the future," built from scratch 
• Bill That Would Extend WeHo’s Last Call to 4 A.M. Rejected by State Legislators 
• LEDGER - Not your keys, not your coins.  
• Ledger 
• Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption 
• Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will launch a new series of stadium golf events in which players will hit their drives and approach shots onto a giant screen as the PGA Tour announced its most significant fightback against the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series - Times Sport on Twitter 
• Novak Djokovic to miss US Open amid US vaccine travel requirement 
• Vanessa Bryant awarded $16 million in Kobe Bryant crash photos trial 
• Gap Stock Surges On Surprise Q2 Profit, But 2022 Outlook Scrapped 
• Penn purchases remainder of Barstool Sports for $387 million 
• Missouri school district brings back spanking for unruly children 
• Why don’t they make movies like they used to? Matt Damon has answers 
• #1863 - Mark Zuckerberg - The Joe Rogan Experience 

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 Fed's upcoming extravaganza, Home prices' new low (but not really), New Cars' record prices, Biden's 10k student loan forgiveness, Peloton's move to sell products on Amazon, Instagram's BeReal copycat, and Twitter's security holes.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Is another civil war in the horizon? (0:48)
• The distrust of our trusted institutions is higher than ever!(7:20)
• The romanticism of owning a home in America. (11:55)
• Have you slowed your spending? (21:00)
• Breaking down Biden’s student loan forgiveness bill. (25:45)
• Peloton is finally diversifying! (29:07)
• If your Gen Z, Instagram is irrelevant. (35:46)
• What a BIG WIN for Elon! (43:12)
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (48:10)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• The Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting could shake up markets in the week ahead
• Home prices fell for the first time in 3 years last month – and it was the biggest decline since 2011
• S. new vehicle prices to hit record high despite rising interest rates
• Companies Pulled Back on Orders for Big-Ticket Items in July
• Private label ousting big brands as cost of living crisis grows
• Biden to Cancel $10,000 in Student Loan Debt for Borrowers Earning Less Than $125,000
• Peloton strikes a deal to sell fitness equipment and apparel on Amazon
• Instagram testing a new feature that looks just like rival BeReal
• A former employee accuses Twitter of big security lapses in a whistleblower complaint

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 Group Chat's latest event, the cost of a child today, Taco Bell's plant-based meat alternative, Andrew Tate's booting off social media, and TikTok's privacy overreaches. The gentlemen are also joined by a special guest mid-episode!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Make an impression and move on! (2:22)
• What do you hate the most about Group Chat? (12:52)
• Group Chat’s resident socialist is back in the building! Welcome back Tim Gamache! (18:25)
• Kids are EXPENSIVE! (27:07)
• Taco Bell is a natural treasure. (45:28)
• Discussing the Andrew Tate controversy. (54:24)
• TikTok, the greatest hack in history! (1:01:55)
• The young Indian male index.(1:05:43)
• Dee’s early content recommendation. (1:07:23)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• It Now Costs $300,000 to Raise a Child
• Fast food giant Taco Bell is introducing a plant-based meat alternative
• Misogynist Influencer Andrew Tate Removed From TikTok, Facebook And Instagram
• TikTok's In-App Browser Reportedly Capable of Monitoring Anything You Type
• Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist - Netflix

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