Today we're chatting about the closing of the Cinerama Dome and ArcLight, Pacific Theaters, the FDA's decision to put a pause on the J&J vaccine, the 7-year high of NYC toll traffic, what will drive employees back to the office, the Saudi leader's yacht housing an original Leonardo da Vinci work, Bitcoin's record high, the anticipated coinbase IPO, Microsoft's major acquisitions, home gym startup Tempo's raising of $220 million, Sony's additional investment of $200 million in Epic Games, Twitch's more than doubled viewership in the last year, As Seen on Social, and more.

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Hindus Strike Back – Group Chat News 4.12.21

• The early reviews are in on Pancapitalist... [1:05]
• BIG win for Hindus. [5:05]
• Bubble “influencer” Chat. [11:07]
• Are you flooding your local movie theater chain? [15:21]
• Two Johnson’s can’t make a right. [22:36]
• NYC is back baby. [30:59]
• The pros and cons of working from home. [35:05]
• When you have endless money... [38:19]
• Bitcoin and Coinbase to the moon! [42:19]
• Ad Break. [55:17]
• Microsoft has mastered business to business. [58:14]
• Why is Tempo so high in demand? [1:00:07]
• Gamers are not going outside. [1:02:15]
• Another win for Mr. Bezos. [1:04:18]
• As Seen on Social. [1:05:47]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:12:00]

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Today we're chatting about the Masters' pimento cheese shirt, the golf courses that are becoming E-Commerce warehouses, the passing of DMX at the age of 50, the passing of Prince Philip at the age of 99, the Virginia police officer that pulled a gun on a black army lieutenant at a traffic stop, LA county's plans to return beach property seized from a black family, the $1.6 billion valuation of Kim Kardashian's Skims brand, Jessica Alba's Honest Company filing for an IPO, and more.

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Golf Chat – Group Chat News 4.11.21

• Dee is BIG on Home Depot. [3:05]
• It’s hugs and kisses for Dee in 2021. [10:10]
• All the information you didn’t want to know about the Masters. [11:41]
• The surprising must-have fashion item at the Masters. [15:05]
• Golf needs a vibe. [19:47]
• Ad Break. [25:51]
• RIP DMX. [29:42]
• RIP Prince Phillip. [36:00]
• If there’s any time you should come to your senses. [39:21]
• LA County seeks to return Bruce’s Beach Property which was seized from a black family. [43:26]
• Are the Kardashian’s the new Walton’s? [46:09]
• Will Jessica Alba’s Honest Company go public? [53:33]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [55:58]

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Today we're chatting about App Annie's 2021 Mobile Report, the 1/3 of COVID-19 survivors diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within six months, Instacart and DoorDash's credit card launch, Snap's purchase of Screenshop, Tom Brady's NFT platform, Aaron Rodgers' push to host Jeopardy full-time, Diddy's open letter to corporations, Netflix's purchase of Kanye West's 21-year docuseries, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

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Evan Spiegel is a Genius – Group Chat News 4.8.21

• Pete’s more dog than data. Breaking down the state of mobile in 2021. [2:22]
• A very scary statistic surrounding COVID survivors. [20:49]
• Do you have loyalty towards Instacart or DoorDash? [28:17]
• Ad Break. [30:35]
• Is Facebook aging out? [32:51]
• Tom Brady is launching NFT Platform, will it succeed? [41:22]
• Aaron Rodger’s newest gig may surprise you. [43:09]
• Diddy has got something to say. [45:19]
• Netflix with the steal of the century! [50:16]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [55:31]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:03:38]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:06:46]

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Today we're scoffing about Newsom's decision to fully reopen Los Angeles June 15th, the $900 billion worth of online sales in the U.S. in 2020, the 80,000 retail stores that UBS predicts will close by 2026, Topp's SPAC deal with Mudrick Capital Acquisition, ESPN's decision to fire Paul Pierce over a social media video, As Seen on Social, and more.

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Strokes and Scoffs – Group Chat News 4.6.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with a friend of the pod, Vice. They discuss the Mile-A-Day Challenge, his new job, and much more. [2:18]
• California is back baby! [17:42]
• Just a group of friends stroking together. [20:24]
• Pancapitalist podcast is coming! [28:40]
• Ecommerce versus retail: Who is here to stay? [30:42]
• Ad Break. [37:55]
• The fallout from hedge fund Archegos Capital collapse. [39:46]
• Have SPAC’s fallen out of favor in the public markets? [51:24]
• Coinbase going public is nothing to scoff at. [53:50]
• Paul Pierce playing checkers with Disney and the mouse got fooled! [1:08:53]
• As Seen on Social. [1:16:43]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:24:42]

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• More retail pain ahead: UBS predicts 80,000 stores will close in the U.S. by 2026
• Credit Suisse execs out as bank takes $4.7 billion hit from hedge fund collapse
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Today we're chatting about Scooter Braun's $1 billion sale of Ithaca holdings, Elon Musk's decision to join the Endeavor board, the CDC's statement about vaccinated people traveling with low risk, Americans' dream vacation spots, Rege-Jean Page's departure from Bridgerton, and more.

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Today we're chatting about the economy boom, Tonal's $250 million raised, the Compass IPO, the decline of NFTs, Alabama's decision to ban yoga classes in school for 28 years out of a fear of hinduism, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, an interview with NFL star Chris Hogan, and more. 

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Socialism Doesn't Get You Laid – Group Chat News 4.1.21

• ‘Where Kathy’s Meet’ is off to a HUGE success! [4:15]
• Shout out to Kevion! [5:54]
• Things are looking up for the United States. [9:05]
• Why Tonal?! [21:57]
• Are we experiencing IPO fatigue? [29:54]
• NFTs, burn them to the ground! [33:00]
• Will the cream always rise to the top? [37:02]
• Pop Culture Bubble Hour. [40:10]
• Views from outside the bubble, brought to you by Group Chat. [48:52]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [51:54]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:03:17]
• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Superbowl Champion Chris Hogan. They discuss his break from the NFL, his next big career moves, and much more. [1:08:50]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:24:09]

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Today we've got an interview with Brandin Cohen of Liquid I.V. to hear his success story and find out what he's going to do with all his money. Then we're discussing Chinatown Market's decision to change their name in response to social media, Dapper Labs' (of NBA Top Shot) $2.6 billion valuation, Substack's $650 million valuation, Cameo's $1 billion valuation, Spotify's competition for Clubhouse, As Seen on Social, and more.

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Rich, 33, & Single | Group Chat News 3.30.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Brandin Cohen of Liquid I.V. They discuss building a successful ground business, creating a movement, and the importance of betting on yourself. [2:26]
• Ad break. [37:14]
• Where in the world has Anand been? [40:41]
• Chinatown Market brand is the latest victim of the cancel culture squad. [47:21]
• NFTs are here to stay! [59:50]
• What is Substack and is it a worthy investment? [1:04:36]
• Cameo is making BIG moves! [1:09:20]
• Spotify is launching its own Clubhouse competitor. [1:12:50]
• As Seen on Social. [1:16:36]
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Today we're chatting about ThredUp's 43% jump out of the gate, the changes to Georgia's voting laws, new conspiracy theories about the missing Malaysian Airlines flight, the link between smoking and obesity, Lil Nas X's "Satan Shoes" made with human blood, and more.

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President Dee 2044 – Group Chat News 3.28.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Ash Mokhber, founder of Khan. They discuss the importance of having a daily skincare routine, and a valuable lesson all entrepreneurs need to hear. [2:36]
• Drama still has clout. [15:47]
• Are there more annoying people than there are creators? [19:13]
• Why are marketplaces in fashion worth so much money?! [22:03]
• The Georgia voting overhaul explained. [27:52]
• What drives people to accept conspiracy theories? [31:35]
• The unpopular reason why obesity rates are shooting through the roof. [38:53]
• Lil Nas X, the master troll. [46:44]
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Today we're chatting about Jensen Karp-- the shrimp tail cereal guy, Discord's potential $10 billion sale, Prince Harry's new tech executive job, Nike and Adidas feeling the heat over social media over Xinjiang, the $9.5 billion worth of shipments being blocked by a grounded Suez Canal mega-ship, crypto's social media-- BitClout, Rutgers University requiring students to be vaccinated, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

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Buy the Dip – Group Chat News 3.25.21

• The tales of Shrimp Toast Crunch. [3:23]
• You seem to have forgotten about Microsoft. [15:07]
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• The power struggle between big government, social media, and these large companies. [24:13]
• The disaster in the Suez Canal. [31:33]
• Ad Break. [35:36]
• What the hell is BitClout and it is a scam? [37:09]
• Rutgers University taking a stand when it comes to the vaccine. [47:08]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [54:54]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:07:00]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:14:26]

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