Chris Pfaff

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  1. 2026 Midterm Results, Microsoft Offers 60,000 Buyouts & Anthropic Prepares For IPO | GCP 1035

    1d ago

    2026 Midterm Results, Microsoft Offers 60,000 Buyouts & Anthropic Prepares For IPO | GCP 1035

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week, including: The midterm results are in. Democrats take control of the House and Senate, and we break down how prediction markets called it and why they needed to get it over 90% right or it was game over. Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, and what it says about AI and big tech headcount. Anthropic prepares for its IPO, and the S-1 reveals far more about just how insane this company is. Revolve reports earnings with sales up 20% in a quarter that isn't typically a big one for a fashion company. We talk about how impressive that growth is for an established brand Group Chat News, every week. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a five star review on Apple or Spotify. It helps more than you know.

  2. Soccer Mania, How To Live Forever, Car Payments Record High | GCP 1015

    Jul 6

    Soccer Mania, How To Live Forever, Car Payments Record High | GCP 1015

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including America is running out of places to gather   President Trump, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, and White House task force head Andrew Giuliani put together a team of elite lawyers  from outside the government to challenge the Flo Balogun red card, Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals he has incurable disease: 'My stomach is eating itself, US Car Payments Hit a Record $777 a Month as Down Payments Drop, 3-hour flights from LA to NYC move step closer to reality after major restriction lifted, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Gave Cartier Watches to Guests at Wedding and much more!

  3. America Isn't Declining, It's Dominating | Group Chat News Ep. 991

    Feb 23

    America Isn't Declining, It's Dominating | Group Chat News Ep. 991

    Group Chat News is BACK —  Drama, Dee, and Mr. Pfaff are breaking down the biggest stories of the week. On the docket: shocking AI predictions that could change everything, Team USA Hockey brings home Olympic gold, Zuckerberg ditches California for Florida, the latest on the California governor's race, a boots-on-the-ground report from America's heartland with Mr. Pfaff, and the guys get into family, legacy, and why Dee thinks Drama needs to have kids. All that and more on this week's Group Chat.

  4. Best Actor, Too much DoorDash & the Future of Work | GCP Ep 995

    Mar 16

    Best Actor, Too much DoorDash & the Future of Work | GCP Ep 995

    Group Chat News is back and Michael B. Jordan just won Best Actor while we were recording!!  For the guys, this one's personal. From Fantasy Factory hangs to courtside moments, MBJ is the real deal. Plus, is Timothée Chalamet peaking too soon, and what does Hollywood actually reward? Tucker Carlson's name is popping up in Iran spy allegations and the crew breaks down what's real, what's speculation, and why none of it is surprising. Then the guys get into the AI debate. Chamath says the utility isn't there yet. The crew strongly disagrees. From fixing a $750-a-month water leak with one prompt to small business owners changing their entire operation overnight  the future is already here, people just aren't paying attention. And with humanoid robots coming for blue collar jobs, what does the future of work actually look like? The guys make the case this moment is bigger than the iPhone and the internet combined. All that on this week's Group Chat Podcast.

  5. Risk On | Group Chat News Ep 958

    08/04/2025

    Risk On | Group Chat News Ep 958

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including the American Eagle ad with Sydney Sweeney that had thousands of critiques, friend of the pod Kevin Gould stops by to talk about Glamnetic's new major collab, what's really behind those rosy GDP numbers, Las Vegas just reported an 11% drop in tourism revenue, design software maker Figma's shares surge 158% in blowout market debut, Quince more than doubles valuation to $4.5B with second raise in 6 months, And Lebron and Bronny pick up golfing

  6. Can Ethan Agarwal save California | Group Chat News EP. 977

    11/20/2025

    Can Ethan Agarwal save California | Group Chat News EP. 977

    Group Chat News is back with a special episode. Today we're joined by Ethan Agarwal, who's officially running for Governor of California. Ethan dives into his background, what shaped his beliefs, and the changes he hopes to bring to the state. A candid conversation about leadership, policy, and what a better California could look like. For more info on Ethan Ararwal visit his website. https://www.ea4ca.com

  7. $45B At 25 Years Old, Apple's $2.2B Refund & Jonah Hill Will Annihilate You | GCP 1021

    Aug 3

    $45B At 25 Years Old, Apple's $2.2B Refund & Jonah Hill Will Annihilate You | GCP 1021

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week, including why movies are suddenly back with [Spider-Man clearing ~$1B globally in its opening weekend], Jonah Hill announcing he'll annihilate anyone who calls him the fat funny guy from Superbad, and the [$2.2B tariff refund Apple just got] that isn't showing up in anybody's prices. Plus a 25-year-old who ran a fund to $45B and got margin called on his wedding weekend, Elon saying money will be worthless by 2036, and colleges quietly spending endowment money that donors thought was going somewhere else. This week's Group Chat covers: Movies are back — Odyssey, The Invite, and two theater trips a month Why streaming is losing — no Stranger Things-level show to stay home for [Spider-Man's ~$1B opening weekend] and the flight to quality Jonah Hill says he'll beat up anyone who calls him the fat funny guy from Superbad White belt confidence, early martial arts syndrome, and why the guys still think everyone should learn to fight LeBron, Kevin Hart and Rich Paul golfing at [Sherwood] — and how nothing stays secret in LA [The Supreme Court overturning the tariffs] — and the refunds companies are getting back [Apple's $2.2B and Amazon's $640M] — the rocket-feather effect and why prices never come down Why this is exactly the story that makes socialism sound good to everyone else Mamdani, cheap bananas, and capitalism's optics problem The Elon trillionaire headline that made rich people feel poor [Elon telling the BBC money will be worthless by 2036] The friend who took a huge AI job — and called depressed about what he saw under the hood The nuclear bomb argument: everyone gets the robots, so nobody sends the robots [Leopold] went 0 to $45B in 18 months, then got margin called on his wedding weekend Ken Griffin and Citadel on the other side of the trade... again Zero day options, prediction markets, and why nobody holds anything for four years The new crop of 25-year-old gunslingers who'll run the next Blackstone Colleges are dipping into endowments to pay overhead — and donors are finding the money gone Why most colleges don't survive the next decade Critical thinking as the only skill that matters now And much more! Drop us a 5-star rating and a review if you're rocking with the show.

  8. Everyone's Rich, The Tom Brady Problem, China's Free AI | GCP 1018

    Jul 20

    Everyone's Rich, The Tom Brady Problem, China's Free AI | GCP 1018

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week. Spain takes the World Cup, a free Chinese AI model just got rated #1 in the world, and the guys break down the Trump Accounts revolution — why every kid in America getting $1,000 in the market might be the biggest wealth-creation story in decades. Plus 550,000 people are now worth $30 million or more, Netflix gets hammered, fat cats are getting Ozempic, and Tom Brady has a problem. This week's Group Chat covers: Spain wins the World Cup — Argentina's dirty play, the $15 billion FIFA haul, and the Cup coming back to America Kimi — the free Chinese AI model rated #1 in the world that just maxed out its GPUs Fable 5, ChatGPT 5.6, and the AI model wars: what's anyone's moat anymore? The valet test — why 99% of small businesses still haven't spent $20 on AI GLP-1s for pets — fat cats, Ozempic, and the $200 billion pet economy Netflix down 30% — great company, hammered stock, and the Home Run Derby nobody could find Why all the capital is crowding into AI and semis while everything else gets abandoned Trump Accounts — $1,000 for every kid born, 6.5 million families signed up, and the app designed by Airbnb's co-founder Brad Gerstner's masterstroke and using the S&P 500 to save Social Security Stock is the new charity — why billionaires should give shares, not donations 550,000 people are now worth $30 million+ — up 14% in one year Fanatics Fest, the Tom Brady problem, and what his advisor should tell him And much more! Drop us a 5-star rating and a review if you're rocking with the show.

  9. Group Chat News Episode 1000

    Apr 13

    Group Chat News Episode 1000

    Group Chat News is back with episode 1000! One thousand episodes. Nearly nine years. And somehow we're still here. Dee, Anand, and Drama celebrate the milestone by looking back at how it all started, the eras the podcast has gone through.  Thank you to all the Kathys who have listened over the years  Heres to a 1000 more

  10. The Knicks at MSG, LA's Final Ballots & Government Buying AI | GCP 1010

    Jun 8

    The Knicks at MSG, LA's Final Ballots & Government Buying AI | GCP 1010

    Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including the Knicks taking over Madison Square Garden and the massive MSG spectacle, the final LA ballots coming in and the questions surrounding the mayoral election, the government wanting to buy into the major AI companies as Bernie Sanders, Trump, and Sam Altman all weigh in, the market dip and what Broadcom's forecast says about AI, SpaceX minting 400 new millionaires ahead of its IPO and the Ontario Teachers' Fund turning $300 million into a projected $11 billion, and a debate on Newport Beach, California living, and much more

  11. Group Chat News Ep. 942

    05/05/2025

    Group Chat News Ep. 942

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including all the updates on tariffs, Warren Buffett steps aside for Greg Abel, President Trump orders the reopening of Alcatraz, oil prices open nearly at -4% lower as OPEC prepares to hike production again and much more

  12. Elon Shares Wealth With USA Kids, Jay-Z Faces Backlash, Nothing Matters Except AI | GCP 1034

    Oct 26

    Elon Shares Wealth With USA Kids, Jay-Z Faces Backlash, Nothing Matters Except AI | GCP 1034

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week, including: Jay-Z faces backlash after his LA shows. The hosts break down the biggest unk boomer weekend in Los Angeles history, why nobody under 40 seemed to be there, the Dre and Snoop surprise, and the LA Times review. Elon Musk says he wants to give one share of SpaceX to every child in America. We get into what it could mean for wealth in America, Trump accounts, Michael Dell, Anthropic's pledge from last week, and why the Giving Pledge falls short. Elon Musk also weighs in on the debt markets and AI data centers, predicting consolidation for neo clouds. We talk about CoreWeave, Jensen Huang, the bubble debate, falling token prices, and the Jevons paradox. Nothing matters except AI. Earnings, the Fed meeting, Iran, oil prices and the midterms all take a back seat to the AI trade. The Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything, including Nathan Fielder, Billy Evans, and why you have to watch all three hours in one sitting. Hershey's launches a protein powder as GLP 1s change the snack aisle. Plus a live Trove pack battle on air. Download Trove at https://trove.xyz and use code DEEGEN20 for 20% off your first order. Group Chat News, every week. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a five star review on Apple or Spotify. It helps more than you know.

  13. Happy Holidays | Group Chat News 983

    12/24/2025

    Happy Holidays | Group Chat News 983

    Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including more information on the "freeport" loophole story from the last pod, President Trump says anyone who disagrees with him will "never" be Fed Chairman, Telegram founder Pavel Durov says he will cover IVF costs for women under 37 who want to use his donated sperm, and has promised his offspring a share of his fortune, Saks Global doesn't rule out bankruptcy, the Honest company to halt DTC sales, shutter mobile app, Steven Spielberg refused to work with Ben Affleck because of pool fight on a family vacation, filmmaker claims, consumers power strongest U.S. economic growth in two years, the Chiefs' new stadium in Kansas, and everyones favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT

  14. Kreatures Of Habit | Group Chat News Ep. 691

    08/21/2025

    Kreatures Of Habit | Group Chat News Ep. 691

    Group Chat News is back with a special interview with Michael Chernow, founder of Kreatures Of Habit. Dee and Michael dive into how Kreatures of Habit began, Michael's story of trials, tribulations, sobriety and ultimately success. KOH's crowdfund on StartEngine is one of the fastest-funded campaigns on the platform, achieving over $600,000 in just two weeks, parenting, teaching your kids financial literacy, and much more   PLUS we. have a special discount code DEELS20 for 20% off any product on Kreatures of Habit's website.    https://kreaturesofhabit.com

  15. Stay Positive | Group Chat News Ep. 972

    10/16/2025

    Stay Positive | Group Chat News Ep. 972

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week, including Stunning data that reveals Christianity is surging in the United States. Santa Clara is one of the first law schools to publish its 2026-27 tuition, capped at $50k/ year, Netflix and Spotify partner to bring podcasts by The Ringer to the video platform, the latest OpenAI numbers, OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow 'erotica' for adults in a major policy shift and everyone's favorite WINNERS LOSERS CONTENT

  16. Group Chat News Ep. 950

    06/16/2025

    Group Chat News Ep. 950

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including a Father's Day recap, Stock futures rise amid rising geopolitical risk as Israel-Iran attacks continue, Who Is Vance Boelter? The Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting Suspect, The No Kings protest, and Kai Cenat goes to the B.E.T. Awards

  17. Dr.Costco | Group Chat News EP 970

    10/06/2025

    Dr.Costco | Group Chat News EP 970

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including the government shutdown, Diddy gets sentenced to 4 years in prison, Costco will now sell Ozempic and Wegovy at a discounted price, and Bronny may be the next golf superstar.

  18. Group Chat News Ep. 948

    06/05/2025

    Group Chat News Ep. 948

    Group Chat News is back with a special episode for all the entrepreneurs. Raissa from Revolve and Gabi from Gato join Drama and Anand for a real convo on building brands, facing challenges, and what it's really like growing as a female entrepreneur in 2025.

  19. $120K Jobs Nobody Wants | Group Chat News Ep 976

    11/17/2025

    $120K Jobs Nobody Wants | Group Chat News Ep 976

    Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Bill Ackman's viral "may I meet you" tweet, Warren Buffett posted his last letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, a crypto update, Michael Burry is closing his hedge fund, emails from the Epstein files are released, Ford can't hire enough mecanics at $120K, Nike earnings, Steph Curry and Underarmor part ways.

  20. Why I Am Who I Am: A Revealing Episode with DRAMA on Entrepreneurship and Legacy

    07/23/2023

    Why I Am Who I Am: A Revealing Episode with DRAMA on Entrepreneurship and Legacy

    In today's episode, I share a conversation I had in 2018 with Chris "Drama" Pfaff for his podcast, Short Story Long. I talk about my early years before I made my entrepreneurial life public, as well as practicality, self-awareness, and optimism. We also discuss fake environments and the power of owning your responsibilities. I delve into who I want to be remembered as, how I believe people view me, and why I enjoy documenting my life. Additionally, I discuss the origin of why I dislike complaining. This episode explains a lot about why I am who I am. I hope you enjoy it! My website: www.garyvaynerchuk.com Check out my NFT project: veefriends.com Join the VeeFriends Discord: https://discord.gg/veefriends Tweet Me! @garyvee Text Me! 212-931-5731

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