Google's Velvet Hammer

The Chad & Cheese Podcast

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, the boys discuss various topics including Sundar's velvet hammer, LinkedIn's financial success, the recent election results and their implications, and the trend of wealthy Americans considering relocation. The conversation flows from light-hearted banter to serious reflections on political and social issues, all while maintaining a humorous tone.

They discuss various topics including the results of a hybrid work experiment, the growth and innovations at LinkedIn, and Google's recent all-hands meeting where AI's impact on jobs was addressed. They explore the implications of hybrid work on productivity and employee satisfaction, LinkedIn's revenue growth and new features, and the concerns surrounding job security in the tech industry due to AI advancements.

Chapters

01:03.95 - Election Commentary and European Perspective

01:13.19 - Chad in Nazaré, Portugal

01:37.89 - Travel Plans and Europe Compared to the U.S.

02:09.21 - Election Insights and Mental Health

02:41.38 - Joel Reflects on American Elections and Republican Revolution

04:21.03 - Reflections on Political Cycles and Voter Shifts

05:53.67 - Wealthy Americans Planning to Leave the U.S.

09:03.63 - Text Recruiting and Listener Shoutouts

10:45.49 - Draftboard Business Pivot

11:52.10 - Listener Art and Future Tattoo Ideas

17:20.55 - Hybrid Work Study Discussion

22:17.14 - Hybrid Work Future Predictions

24:34.07 - Immigration Impact on American Workforce

25:06.13 - LinkedIn Revenue and Global Market Growth

27:17.62 - LinkedIn AI and Coaching Feature Expansion

31:32.68 - Google's Velvet Hammer

36:03.05 - Closing Remarks and Halloween Joke