Scott shares his thoughts on the latest revenue numbers from ByteDance, and whether or not we can trust any numbers coming from a private Chinese company. He also breaks down Target’s huge earnings beat, and discusses why luxury watches shouldn’t be treated as investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2023•42 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/webur/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2023•19 min
It's an emergency crossover episode of Pivot and the Prof G Pod and there's a lot to discuss. Sam Altman is out as CEO of OpenAI — but what exactly happened? Kara shares her latest reporting. Plus, major advertisers are fleeing X after Elon Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Will Elon and X survive the firestorm? Kara and Scott break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2023•32 min
Morgan Housel, a partner at The Collaborative Fund, and the bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins Scott to discuss his new book, “Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.” They get into topics including what to think about when buying a house, how to make healthier financial decisions, and the role money plays in our happiness. Scott opens with his thoughts on the importance of the US and China’s relationship. He also discusses why thinks the new AI wearable on the market wi...
Nov 16, 2023•55 min•Ep. 276
Scott gives his thoughts on Etsy, specifically its potential as both an investment opportunity and as a business. He then offers advice to a listener struggling with naming their business. He wraps up with guidance on how to approach seeking a promotion or raise at work. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023•16 min
Scott shares his thoughts on Uber’s second consecutive quarter of profitability. He then breaks down why Disney had a better quarter than Warner Bros. Discovery, despite facing the same headwinds. Finally, we hear the latest from OpenAI’s developer event and Sam Altman’s keynote address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2023•39 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/swingers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2023•14 min
Dean Phillips, a third-term Democratic Congressman from Minnesota, and now a Democratic candidate for President of the United States, joins Scott to discuss his decision to run against President Biden and the key issues he’ll be focused on throughout his campaign. Scott opens with his thoughts on WeWork’s bankruptcy and niche AI bots. Algebra of Happiness: demonstrate vulnerability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 275
Scott offers advice to a listener who wants their Substack newsletter to replace their steady full-time job. He then gives his thoughts on the increased distrust among Americans regarding higher education. He wraps up with insight on striking a balance between family relationships and career aspirations, especially at an early-career level. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 08, 2023•19 min
Scott shares his thoughts on WeWork’s bankruptcy, Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid, and Disney’s full ownership of Hulu. Then Aswath Damodaran returns to the show to break down third quarter earnings season. They discuss Meta, Netflix and streaming, Instacart, the Ozempic effect, Birkenstock, Google, and Aswath’s new valuation for Tesla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 06, 2023•54 min
Ed interviews the founders of Graza, an olive oil startup, about their path to founding the company, the merits and challenges of their partnership, and how they think about money and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 05, 2023•46 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/short-form-war/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 04, 2023•20 min
Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," and more. Scott opens with his thoughts on going to the White House, Twitter’s valuation, and Meta launching a subscription service in the EU. Algebra of Happiness: fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 02, 2023•59 min•Ep. 274
Scott provides his thoughts on the 2024 presidential election, specifically who he’s thinking of voting for. He then offers advice to a listener who finds themselves in a career trajectory dilemma after being relocated abroad for work. He wraps up with insight into how he manages his private investments. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 01, 2023•17 min
Scott breaks down Meta’s and Snap’s earnings and explains why he’d be interested in taking some of Elon’s $13 billion in Twitter debt off the banks’ hands. He also discusses potential solutions to the U.S. deficit with Ed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2023•43 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-netflix-effect/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2023•18 min
Jennifer Cohen, an entrepreneur, brand strategist, author, and host of the business podcast Habits & Hustle, joins Scott to discuss the importance of being bold and resilient, how to build confidence, and adding more movement into your day. Scott opens with his thoughts on Netflix’s rise to greatness. Algebra of Happiness: Who are you an advocate for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2023•47 min•Ep. 273
Today is the third and final episode of our special 3-part series covering all things masculinity. Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and a non-resident senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, joins Scott to discuss the concept of relational masculinity, the decline of male connection, and the concentric circles of masculinity. They also get into the topics of parenting and the impact of porn on young men, specifically how it’s a pl...
Oct 25, 2023•53 min
Scott breaks down the big bank earnings and explains why Goldman seems to be struggling more than its competitors. He then shares his thoughts on an ETF that makes options trading more accessible for retail investors. Finally, he discusses the different business models of private aviation and why fractional jet ownership is on the rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2023•44 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/listen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2023•15 min
Chip Conley, the founder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy and the former head of global hospitality and strategy at Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss solutions to the agist workforce, thinking of a mid-life crisis as a chrysalis, and the things to consider as you build your career path. Scott opens with his thoughts on Rite Aid’s bankruptcy. He then shares his thoughts on TikTok becoming a major news source. Algebra of Happiness: When your kids are gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Oct 19, 2023•50 min
Today is the second episode of our special 3-part series covering all things masculinity. Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a critically acclaimed author and professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University, joins Scott to discuss the contradictions in human behavior, as well as the common misconceptions surrounding testosterone and estrogen, specifically how these hormones relate to aggressive behavior. They also get into the concept of free will, including how the understanding of l...
Oct 18, 2023•46 min
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Exxon’s $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer. He then explains why private credit firms are essentially marketing organizations, and why you’re better off investing in index funds. Scott also takes a look at Ireland’s new sovereign wealth fund and proposes a global minimum corporate tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2023•42 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/seconds/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2023•18 min
Fareed Zakaria, the host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN and a columnist for The Washington Post, joins Scott to break down the conflict in Israel, including the historical context that is needed to know and the implications that are to follow within the region and around the globe. Follow Fareed on X, @FareedZakaria. Scott opens with his thoughts on what Disney should do next and the role of a corporate board. He also discusses his thoughts on the IPO market, specifically why it’s in structural de...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 271
Today we’re kicking off a special 3-part series answering your questions on all things masculinity. Christine Emba, a columnist at the Washington Post and author of Rethinking Sex, joins Scott to set the scene of where masculinity stands today and how women can help define positive masculinity. Christine also discusses what current heterosexual dating dynamics look like. After our conversation with Christine, Scott gives advice to a listener who is struggling with the challenge of advocating for...
Oct 11, 2023•39 min
In this bonus episode, we get a behind the scenes look at how Prof G Media created a chatbot that sounds like Scott with the help of Spirito.ai. Check out the chatbot yourself at https://profg.ai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 10, 2023•11 min
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on which stocks and sectors could get a boost or take a hit from Ozempic’s increasing popularity. Then, Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth, joins the show to help break down why bond yields have surged the past few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 09, 2023•55 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/private/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 07, 2023•22 min
Connecticut’s Senator Chris Murphy, joins Scott to discuss the politics of loneliness, as well as policy solutions to combat it. We also get his thoughts on the tension between capital and labor, fatherhood, and addressing gun violence. Follow Senator Murphy on X and IG, @ChrisMurphyCT. Scott opens with his thoughts on Sam Bankman-Fried and the algebra of deterrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 05, 2023•53 min•Ep. 270