Too Good To Be True | Group Chat News Ep. 902

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week, including the guy's recap of the holiday weekend, Black Friday numbers, NFL record numbers for Thanksgiving, Kai Cenat streamathon, Sriram Krishnan's talks with Elon to join DOGE, and much more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Recapping the guy’s holiday breaks. (0:00) ·       The Black Friday numbers are in! (13:45) ·       The marketplace wild, wild west. (22:18) ·       Football ratings to the moon and the new era of sports media. (35:35) ·       Kai Cenat is the BIGGEST star on the planet. (54:30) ·       Donald Trump might be the ONLY chance for change in our lifetime. (1:03:49) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (1:23:50) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:24:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       For big-box retailers, one of the longest-running experiments is shrinking ·       Surge of online spending means more Americans stay home on Black Friday ·       Black Friday Online Sales Approach $11 Billion Up 10%, As In-Store Traffic Falls 8% ·       NFL Thanksgiving TV ratings: Cowboys-Giants deliver most-watched game of 2024 season ·       Sriram Krishnan is leaving Andreessen Horowitz and is reportedly in talks to join Elon Musk at DOGE ·       CreativityFlow speaker series this Wed 12/4 in Laguna Beach. ** Get a special discount ticket when using KATHY promo code. ** Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat  

Group Chat News is back with a special holiday episode with special guest Taylor Offer and the hottest news of the week including Thanksgiving fun facts, Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, customers are quitting luxury brands as price hikes go too far, Walmart rolls back DEI programs, Tesela excluded from EV buyer credits in California proposal, Kendric Lamar projected to go number one on music charts blocking the Wicked soundtrack, get off the plane like grown-ups and everyone's favorite WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       The loveable, hateable, Taylor Offer joins the pod to discuss what he’s been up to. (0:00) ·       Seeing the HUGE shift in spending. (5:31) ·       Fun facts about Thanksgiving. (10:41) ·       The tariffs are here! (21:37) ·       Walmart rolls back DEI programs. (28:24) ·       You need a Portnoy character. (31:40) ·       In pop culture news… (36:49) ·       The stark difference of being in the front vs. back of the plane. (38:32) ·       Winners, Losers, and Content. (49:36) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (58:17) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:00:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Thanksgiving Fun Facts ·       Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico ·       Walmart Rolls Back DEI Programs ·       Tesla Excluded From EV Buyer Credits in California Proposal ·       Kendrick Lamar's GNX will block the Wicked soundtrack from going #1 ·       'Wicked' Box Office: All the Records the Movie Musical Shattered on Opening Weekend ·       Let’s All Take a Breath and Get Off the Plane Like Grown-Ups ·       SeatGuru - Airline Seat Maps, Flights shopping and Flight information ·       Brazil lawmaker proposes $18 BILLION Bitcoin Sovereign Reserve Connect with Taylor! ·       (@tayloroffer) Instagram ·       Website Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat  

Group Chat News is back and we're reviewing the week's hottest topics. Including, holiday shopping, NBA ratings down, Scott Storch on Joe Rogan, Jersey Mikes sold for 8 Billion, Olive & June bought for 240 million, Waymo changing to a Chinese auto manufacturer, Bitcoin and Barack Obama plus much more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Forecasting retail numbers heading into Black Friday. (0:00) ·       NBA ratings are down. Is it strictly an NBA problem or a bad sign for sports? (14:28) ·       Hot content! (23:09) ·       Epilepsy is a bitch. (26:28) ·       Make a REALLY good product and the people will come. (28:15) ·       Olive & June’s BIG exit. (33:13) ·       Waymo’s toast! (36:40) ·       Let’s talk Crypto. (37:53) ·       The smart people have entered the US government. (51:50) ·       Don’t judge a book by its cover. (1:01:15) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (1:10:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Shoppers Are Picky Heading Into Black Friday. Retailers Could Win or Lose Big. ·       Joe Rogan Experience #2233 - Scott Storch - YouTube ·       At 17, he bought a sandwich shop for $125,000—he renamed it Jersey Mike's and just sold it for $8 billion ·       Olive & June to be acquired by Hydro Flask owner for $240M ·       Waymo is changing to a Chinese auto manufacturer?? ·       Do Dems Need to Break Up with the Legacy Media? Barack Obama shares personal stories & experiences: Family, leadership, sports & marriage |The Pivot Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News is back with a special episode for Epilepsy Awareness Month. Anand and his wife Amanda brought their friends Kate and Colleen, who also have children with Epilepsy. They have decided to make a difference for their own families and to help as many other families as possible. Today, they dive into many topics, sharing their unique stories and spreading awareness on Epilepsy and how you can help.    Here are some of their project to support:   https://bravebearsclub.com   https://electric-love.org   https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-mav?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link    

Group Chat News is back and Andrew Pfaff, Drama's dad, is joining us from Ohio. We recap both the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight and UFC 309. We then dive into the news around the presidency and the hottest event of the year Complexcon! Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Recapping Paul vs. Tyson/UFC 309. (1:35) ·       Back by popular demand, Andrew Pfaff (Drama’s dad) joins the pod. (18:13) o   Not that Trump won, but the Democrats lost. (26:13) o   Prime is the new Stanley cup. (39:58) o   Having a sense of optimism. (42:18) o   What makes a city liberal? (43:25) o   Why is the country resonating with Trump? (47:06) ·       Hot takes from Complex Con 2024. (1:03:14) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:24:01) ·       We are all family. (1:27:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Netflix said a record 60 million households worldwide tuned in for Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight ·       The real risks of Trump’s potential Cabinet Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Tonight on Group Chat News, we discuss the future of America following the election results and some killer third-quarter earnings.  Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Make America Great Again. (0:00) ·       Pessimists don’t make money, optimists do. (7:21) ·       Finding the moment. (20:22) ·       Seizing the opportunity. (27:51) ·       Becoming swampy. (43:24) ·       Course correcting. (50:42) ·       Vuori is on FIRE! (1:02:44) ·       Revolve is CRUSHING! (1:08:27) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (1:10:32) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:14:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time as crypto traders bask in Trump election victory ·       Trump ‘most likely’ needs 60 votes in Senate to enact tariff plan, Sen. Rick Scott suggests ·       Trump takes aim at Newsom for plan to protect California from his policies ·       Airbnb Stock Tumbles, Expedia Jumps As Both Travel Firms Post Mixed Q3 Results ·       How Kamala Harris Plowed Through $1 Billion and Still Lost to Donald Trump ·       Art of the Surge - Apple TV ·       Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment ·       Revolve Group (RVLV) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Today on Group Chat News we are reviewing the election results with Zach White.  Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Biggest takeaway from the election results. (0:00) ·       How mainstream media overplayed their hand. (8:39) ·       Democrats need a complete rehaul. (12:58) ·       What’s in Trump’s best interest? (16:30) ·       The Elon Musk effect. (19:30) ·       Being optimistic. (26:10) ·       Moving forward. (32:31) ·       Taking advantage of what’s in front of us. (34:19) ·       Missing the mark. (37:00) ·       Freedom of speech. (39:17) ·       Common sense has returned to California. (43:30) ·       Innovation society. (46:50) ·       The value of thinking differently. (55:35) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (59:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       20 Million Dem Votes Are Missing From 2020 To 2024. Where’d They Go? ·       Elon Musk bet big on Trump. Here's what he stands to gain - CNN ·       This hilarious SNL post-election sketch from 2016 still holds up after Trump’s re-election Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News is back and we have an exceptional interview with Sneaker Steve, the founder and CEO of Ales Grey. He announces his new shoe made 100% in the USA and Steve has a 50% off deal for the Kathy's. After the interview, we dive 100% into the election as we are days away from finding out who the new president will be.  Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       A Group Chat exclusive interview with Sneaker Steve, the founder and CEO of Ales Grey. He has a HUGGGGEE announcement for all Kathys. (0:00) ·       Feeling anxious leading up to Nov. 5th. (11:37) ·       The Path to 270. (18:23) ·       Speculating on what will happen post-election. (36:25) ·       Which party had more missteps? (54:10) ·       Final thoughts on this coming election. (57:10) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:06:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Get the new Ales Grey Frontline Pro 3  ·       Nearly $1 billion has been spent on political ads over the last week ·       Trump Pushes to Boost Turnout Among Young Men, Harris Focuses on Female Voters ·       Who Is Favored To Control The House of Representatives? ·       Final Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip ·       Joe Rogan Experience #2221 - JD Vance - YouTube Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including: Washington Post/LA Times endorsement or lack of one, Trump in Times Square and Trump goes on Joe Rogan, Coach-Michael Kors deal blocked by a judge, New York Stock exchange to extend after-hours trading, Corinna Kopf has officially announced her retirement from Onlyfans, Amazon is reportedly working on a low-cost storefront to rival Temu, and the top 10 trending destinations for U.S. travelers in 2025 plus much more.  Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Start of a new chapter for Group Chat. (0:00) ·       Holidays are BIG business. (4:15) ·       The ‘MAGA Tour’ at MSG and Trump on Rogan. (12:36) ·       The division of legacy media. (25:15) ·       M&A is good for everybody! (33:35) ·       Legalize gambling? (42:33) ·       Marketing play of the year! (47:19) ·       Amazon’s Temu rival. (51:06) ·       Group Chat loves lists. (53:56) ·       Reading the YouTube Comments. (1:00:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Trump rides high after MSG rally as he and Harris near one week to Election Day ·       Joe Rogan Experience #2219 - Donald Trump - YouTube ·       As L.A. Times and Washington Post Kill Presidential Endorsements, Do Editorial Pages Still Matter? ·       Coach-Michael Kors Deal Blocked by Judge ·       New York Stock Exchange to extend after-hours trading ·       Corinna Kopf has officially announced her retirement from Onlyfans ·       Amazon is reportedly working on a low-cost storefront to rival Temu ·       Top 10 trending destinations for U.S. travelers 2025 Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News Is back with the hottest stories of the week! Including, podcasting giant Joe Rogan landing an interview with Trump ahead of the election, Apple analyst Kuo said the company cut iPhone 16 orders by 10 million units, Starbucks shares slide after coffee chain says sales fell again, Justin Bieber thinks his business managers grossly mismanaged his money, France's Kering warns on 2024 operating profit as Gucci sales fall, and all roads lead to inflation. Plus, WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT! Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Previewing Donald Trump on Joe Rogan. (0:00) ·       Apple woes. (8:50) ·       Is the economy hurting Starbucks? (16:25) ·       This is not financial advice. (22:25) ·       Is Justin Bieber taking legal action soon? (24:54) ·       Luxury taking a hit. (31:30) ·       Tesla is on fire! (34:50) ·       All roads lead to inflation. (38:28) ·       Winners, Losers, and Content. (42:04) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (51:33) ·       Election hot takes. (53:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Podcasting giant Joe Rogan lands interview with Trump ahead of election ·       Apple analyst Kuo says company cut iPhone 16 orders by 10 million units ·       AAPL Slides After Analyst Warns iPhone 16 Orders Cut By 10 Million Units ·       Apple releases new preview of its AI, including ChatGPT integration ·       Starbucks shares slide after coffee chain says sales fell again, suspends outlook ·       McDonald's E. coli outbreak investigation: What we know | CNN ·       Justin Bieber thinks his business managers grossly mismanaged his money, and it could be time to take legal action ·       France's Kering warns on 2024 operating profit as Gucci sales fall ·       Tesla Delivers Robust Q3 Earnings As Musk’s Firm Returns To Profit Growth—Stock Rockets 12% ·       All roads lead to inflation … I’m long gold, I’m long Bitcoin, I’m long commodities ·       Dave Portnoy gets handwritten note from Taylor Swift, wears globe-trotting Eras jacket ·       Teammates LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo ·       Dodgers-Yankees is the perfect matchup for the sportsbook  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat