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Today, Dee and Anand spend some time with Ali from Car Trackers! Ali answers questions about the car market and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the industry. Then, Dee and Anand discuss the financial markets' upcoming hurdles, the Fed's trillion dollar speech, Shopify's personnel cut, General Moters' dented profits, Walmart's slashed outlook, Insta CEO's response to the Kardashians, Tuesday's Mega Millions, and the NFL's new streaming service.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Group Chat’s resident used-car king, Ali from Car Trackers is in the building! (1:05) 
• The REAL story behind GM’s decline. (23:22) 
• Shopify’s HORRIFIC numbers. (25:43) 
• Walmart is America and America is NOT shopping. (28:26) 
• The most expensive speech EVER! (33:29) 
• Redefining what a ‘recession’ is. (35:26) 
• We live in a TikTok world. (38:29) 
• Are you playing Mega Millions? (43:46) 
• The NFL is launching a new streaming service! (47:00) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (50:17) 

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• General Motors falls short of Wall Street expectations as supply chain challenges dent profit 
• Shopify stock sinks 15% after company says it will lay off 10% of workers 
• The Lowe Post Show - PodCenter - ESPN Radio 
• Walmart's slashed profit outlook sends warning about state of the American consumer 
• After getting slammed by the Kardashians, Instagram CEO puts out a video to explain changes to the app 
• Facebook's TikTok-like redesign marks sunset of social networking era 
• Mega Millions jackpot grows to $830 million for Tuesday drawing 
• National Football League's new streaming service NFL+ launches at $4.99 per month 

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Tonight, Dee is joined by special guests Benjy Smith and Taylor Offer! After some catching up, they discuss Elon's latest affair, this week's earnings outlook, Instagram's latest update, Yeezy's freshest drop, and so much more!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Reconnecting and catching up with friends of the pod, Benjy Smith and Taylor Offer. (1:19) 
• A BIG moment for GAP. (28:12) 
• Does Elon Musk like drama?! (36:00) 
• At what point do employers draw the line with their employees? (42:50) 
• The BIGGEST earnings week is upon us. (50:22) 
• Is Instagram the new TikTok?! (52:42) 
• Making the case for being a ‘workaholic’. (1:03:14) 
• All photos matter! (1:08:17) 
• Taylor’s transformation and living for social media. (1:12:20) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• FEAT **Promo code – GROUPCHAT20** 
• Feat's Grand Opening: From Socks to Santa Monica 
• YEEZY GAP ENGINEERED BY BALENCIAGA is Now Available at Gap Stores 
• White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch - Netflix 
• Kid Cudi walks offstage at Rolling Loud after being hit with water bottle 
• Elon Musk’s Friendship With Sergey Brin Ruptured by Alleged Affair - WSJ 
• Elon Musk 'had affair with Sergey Brin's wife' 
• Dave Chappelle show canceled by ‘woke’ theater, changes venue at last minute 
• Markets face what could be the most important week of summer with Fed, earnings and economic data 
• Andrew Tate TikTok controversy: All the things he has done and said 
• Instagram's New "Boost" Feature Will Allow Businesses to Turn Reels Into Ads 

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• Benjy Smith (@benjysmith) on Instagram 
• Taylor Offer (@tayloroffer) on Instagram 

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Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss MAGA's latest faux Trump press release, Elon's reaction to Twitter trolls, Tesla's earnings, small retailers' bad outlook, BlackRock's rocky performance, Amazon's bill for One Medical, China's financial woes, and this week's Winners, Losers, Content.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• The inherent problem with Twitter. (3:06) 
• Is Joe Rogan canceled again? (11:45) 
• How will parents handle gender identification? (16:35) 
• Tesla is STILL the king of the EV market. (20:24) 
• Ad Break: Ledger. (27:56) 
• Will inflation kill small businesses? (30:11) 
• What’s the deal with BlackRock?! (36:50) 
• Amazon is going into healthcare. (38:57) 
• Chaos in China? (44:42) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (55:03) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:07:01) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• [FAKE] Donald Trump has responded to President Biden getting coronavirus, and it arguably exceeds expectations. - Kyle Orton on Twitter 
• Ballsack Sports ® (@BallsackSports) / Twitter 
• Joe Rogan joke about 'shooting homeless people' sparks outrage 
• Tesla shares jump on second-quarter report that was better than analysts feared 
• Tesla has dumped 75% of its bitcoin holdings a year after touting ‘long-term potential’ 
• In the next few months, 60% of small retailers could shutter for good: report 
• BlackRock Is Breaking the Wrong Kind of Records 
• What does Amazon get for the $3.9B it is paying for One Medical? 
• China's debt bomb looks ready to explode 
• Homebuyers in China, frustrated by construction delays, have stopped paying their mortgages. - Axios on Twitter 
• Kanye West's Yeezy Gap Is Available in Stores for the First Time 
• James Webb Space Telescope's stunning 'Phantom Galaxy' picture looks like a wormhole 
• Snap plunges as much as 30% after slump in ad demand triggers earnings miss, Goldman downgrade 

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Today Dee and Anand discuss Dee's secret company, the US market's inflation response, Ether's recent movement, Elon's Twitter lawsuit, YouTube's Shopify partnership, and The Donald's thoughts on LIV Golf.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Dee’s come a LONG way. (1:07) 
• Europe is having a TOUGH time right now. (7:07) 
• Dee’s HUGE announcement! Ghost, an answer to the ENORMOUS opportunity for excess inventory sitting on companies' balance sheets. APPLY NOW! (12:11) 
• How will the US markets react to the inflation response? (32:07) 
• Twitter’s Elon Musk saga. (38:24) 
• Is Netflix back in business? (42:53) 
• Will live shopping work in the US? (44:57) 
• Group Chat is all about LIV Golf. (48:45) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Heat wave scorches Europe as UK reaches record-breaking temperatures 
• Fred Wilson – AVC Blog 
• Apply Now - Ghost 
• Ghost appears with new funding, marketplace to match buyers with unsold products 
• Rick Zullo on Twitter – Equal Ventures post on Ghost 
• Ghost’s Series A – Rebecca Kaden Blog 
• Americans cut back on dining, movies and driving as inflation bites 
• Twitter-Musk trial on $44 billion deal set to begin in October after Musk loses effort to delay 
• Elon Musk Soaks Up Sun While Spending Time with Pals Aboard Luxury Yacht in Greece — People 
• Netflix earnings weren't great, but they were good enough for investors 
• YouTube partners with Shopify to add live shopping features 
• Analysis: The real reason Donald Trump is on board with LIV Golf 

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Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss Dee's recent field trip, Starbucks' decision to close 16 stores, Amazon's Prime Day stats, Gas prices' decline, Sonia Syngal's departure from Gap, Kanye's "Perfect Black Hoodie," the service economy's worker shortage, Bill Gates' walk down the ladder, and one group's lack of friends.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Dee has returned back from the bubble! (1:41) 
• If Starbucks is giving up, we got issues! (16:58) 
• Prime Day was a HUGE success, but with a caveat. (27:05) 
• Is the trend going down for gas? (33:18) 
• You are judged by your offspring. (37:18) 
• Gap is NOT taking advantage of the Kanye situation. (42:06) 
• No one wants to be in Miami in July. (49:27) 
• Will the restaurant industry evolve post-pandemic? (50:30) 
• Bill Gates, do what makes you happy. (56:15) 
• Is it hard for men to find real relationships? (59:17) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Starbucks will close 16 of its stores in woke cities across the US 
• Reverse Bullwhip Arrives: Amazon Prime Day Blows Away Record Thanks To "79% Off" Discounts 
• Amazon Prime Day shoppers buy up diapers, snacks as inflation shifts consumer habits 
• Gas price drop hits 30 straight days as oil prices continue collapse 
• US gasoline demand is now falling sharply..more price elastic than thought or slowing economy or both 
• Gap CEO Sonia Syngal is stepping down, effective immediately 
• Kanye Reveals YEEZY Gap Sold $14 Million USD Worth of "The Perfect Black Hoodie" 
• Kanye West Drops Out of Rolling Loud Miami 2022 — Complex 
• Restaurants are short-staffed, and that's taking a big toll on customers and workers alike 
• Bill Gates on Twitter 
• Why do so many men have no real friends? — The Times and The Sunday Times 

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Today, Drama and Anand discuss Inflation, the markets, SEC's battle with Elon, Elon's battle with Trump, Trump's battle with DeSantis, Stripe's Valuation Slash, Netflix's newest partner, and this week's Winners, Losers, Content.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Things seem expensive. (1:03) 
• The Fed WANTS a recession. (8:45) 
• No one knows anything! (14:14) 
• Elon versus Trump. (16:31) 
• Will the SEC let Elon off the hook? (20:52) 
• The question is not IF, but WHEN Trump will announce his 2024 run. (26:38) 
• Ad Break: Ledger. (32:18) 
• No one is safe it’s happening at Stripe. (33:18) 
• Can you have unlimited content and no ads? (36:11) 
• You should probably keep your job right now. (40:26) 
• The divide between the LIV and PGA worlds. (48:15) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (52:10) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• US inflation hit 9.1% over the past year, highest rate in 4 decades 
• Dow, S&P 500 Lower as Banks Kick Off Earnings Season 
• ServiceNow sinks after CEO warns global tech firms won't be able to outrun strong dollar 
• Elon Musk says Donald Trump should 'sit out' 2024 election 
• SEC Questioned Elon Musk Tweet Over Twitter Deal 
• In an interview with @Olivianuzzi, Donald Trump says it's a matter of when — not if  — he'll formally announce a 2024 run 
• Ledger x Group Chat 
• WSJ News Exclusive | Stripe Cuts Internal Valuation by 28% 
• Netflix partners with Microsoft on ad-supported subscription plan 
• Millions of Americans Regret Quitting in the Great Resignation 
• Phil Mickelson Says He Respects Tiger Woods' Opinion Despite Ripping LIV Golfers 
• Cristiano Ronaldo rejects Saudi Arabia offer 
• Jake Paul looks to prove boxing legitimacy with Hasim Rahman Jr. bout 
• Secret Service Responds to Graphic Hunter Biden Photos, Videos 
• Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets 

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Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss Sri Lanka's protests, China's riots, US foreign policy, inflation's newest report, Crypto's meltdown, and Elon Musk's Twitter withdrawal.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Do you want to join the Group Chat bunker? (1:24) 
• Nobody in this country knows ANYTHING! (10:53) 
• We are live-living inflation. (28:44) 
• Ad Break: Liquid I.V. (30:47) 
• The consumer price index makes NO sense. (32:49) 
• Luxury items' prices keep dropping. (41:38) 
• Would you pay $1,000 for a car payment?! (46:16) 
• When do we get to the point when real-world costs impact delivery services? (48:27) 
• Elon and Twitter, finally breaking up for good?  (53:38) 
• Forecasting the 2024 Presidential race. (59:06) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Shinzo Abe assassin used homemade gun 
• CITIZENS STORM BANK OF CHINA IN ZHENGZHOU OVER FROZEN ASSETS - FXHedge on Twitter 
• Sri Lanka opposition hopes to install new government amid turmoil 
• The Economy Could Take 3 Paths, J.P. Morgan Says. Only One Is a Soft Landing. 
• Another hot inflation report and the start of earnings season make for a challenging week ahead 
• Visit Liquid I.V. for the exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! **Promo code GROUPCHAT at checkout** 
• Crypto Meltdown Claims Rolex and Patek Philippe as Victims 
• Consumers have never paid more to finance their cars. A record 12.7% of buyers have a monthly payment of **at least $1,000**. The avg monthly payment for a new-car loan hit an all-time high of $686 in June. - Gunjan Banerji on Twitter 
• Elon Musk notifies Twitter he is terminating deal 

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Today, the gentlemen are joined by star Football player, Kyle Van Noy. They discuss Kyle's career, Amazon's Grubhub takeover, Biden's criticism from Bezos, and so much more. Then, Dee and Ananad interview Miki Guerra from Mag Park before getting back to the whole crew for Winners, Losers, and Content.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Kyle Van Noy on how he first met Dee, and he breaks down his 2 Super Bowl championships with Tom Brady. (1:08) 
• Kyle is no BIG DUMMY. (6:24) 
• Will the NFL be streamed strictly on Amazon?! (17:52) 
• Kyle’s golf tips for Drama and how LIV Golf is here to stay. (20:42) 
• Grubhub, the Johnson & Johnson of food delivery. (27:37) 
• Joe Biden thinks gas stations are PRINTING money! (37:33) 
• An interview with Miki Guerra from Mag Park. They discuss the current state of the streetwear/luxury market, the resurgence of hats, and how he is utilizing Web3 in his business. (47:10) 
• Ad Break: Ledger. (1:09:57) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content! (1:12:48) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Amazon takes stake in Grubhub, adds food delivery perks to Prime 
• Jeff Bezos Criticizes Biden’s Call for Gas Stations to Cut Prices 
• New Era 59Fifty Caps, Snapbacks, Team Hats | Hat Club 
• MAGNOLIA PARK - KICKS & APPAREL - @THEMAGPARK 
• ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Brings Families Back to Movie Theaters 
• The Bizarre, Fully-Suited Formality of the #Gentleminions 'Rise of Gru' TikTok Trend 
• No. 2 Theranos Executive Found Guilty of 12 Counts of Fraud 
• UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns 
• 'The Woman King' First Look: Viola Davis Is an African General 
• JRE#1840 – Marc Andreessen 

Connect with Kyle and Miki! 

• Kyle Van Noy (@realkylevannoy) on Instagram 
• Miki Guerra (@heymikiwar) on Instagram 

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Today, Dee and Anand are joined by Ben Braverman,  Co-Founder & Managing Partner at the Flexport Fund. The gentlemen discuss their Independence Day weekend, global supply chains, and the simple problems that come with complicated solutions.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Anyone can make it in America. (0:42) 
• How did the guys celebrate the 4th of July? (8:30) 
• Global travel is a COMPLETE disaster right now! (11:41) 
• An interview with Ben Braverman, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Flexport Fund. They discuss how they met, what is Flexport today, why every founder is NOT meant to be in the spotlight, were the supply-chain issues avoidable, and much more! (21:24) 
• Is Shein destroying American retail?! (52:13) 
• Ben’s take on the state of the markets and investing. (56:12) 
• What is the reality of the business that you work for? (1:00:02) 
• Where would he deploy $100 million in one late-stage company? (1:04:22) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Travel spending slowing as consumers see 'a no-win situation,' analyst says 
• With Russia able to control Ukraine’s grain exports, Moscow has found a new way to wield influence around the world 
• Section 321: What is Section 321 CBP Shipment Type 
• Shein’s Rise Was Nearly Overnight. The Backlash Came Just as Fast. 
• Anduril — Home 
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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.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Recapping the WORST first six months of the Stock Market in the past 50 years. (0:44) 
• What will happen with Robinhood?! (16:09) 
• A recession of the rich. (21:45) 
• Pact App is the future! (32:39) 
• Is ‘SBF’ a legend or will he be in cuffs soon? (37:56) 
• Ad Break: Ledger. (46:25) 
• Not many people are in the market for $10k couches. (48:34) 
• The Big 10, the LIV of college football. (52:53) 
• Logan Paul signs with WWE. (58:47) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (1:00:00) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Big technology stocks like Tesla, Amazon and Microsoft just finished their worst quarter in years 
• Robinhood almost imploded during GameStop meme stock chaos 
• FTX closes in on a deal to buy embattled crypto lender BlockFi for $25 million in a fire sale 
• Coinbase seeks licenses in Europe as it looks to ramp up growth outside the U.S. 
• Ledger Marketplace 
• RH Slides After Second Forecast Cut in Weeks on Sour Economy 
• Sources: USC, UCLA planning move to Big Ten 
• Logan Paul signs WWE contract 
• NBA superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Brooklyn Nets, per reports 
• Elvis (2022) - IMDb 
• Watch The Man from Toronto | Netflix Official Site 

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