Nothing in Common

Two guys from opposite worlds—Wall Street futurist Giri Devanur and US Marine-turned-mortgage-warrior Christopher Griffith—go deep on the chaos of modern life.They don’t agree on much: politics, economics, philosophy, or what counts as “success.” But that’s the point.Each week on Nothing in Common, they tackle one hot-button topic—from AI and geopolitics to housing, tariffs, legacy, energy, faith, and power—through radically different lenses. The result? Unscripted conversations, surprising truths, and common ground forged in fire.

Nothing in Common is a society podcast hosted by Giri Devanur and Christopher Griffith, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Giri Devanur and Christopher Griffith hosts Nothing in Common, a society show with 7 episodes published.

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  Nothing In Common — The Future is Now

  Jun 26, 202546 minS0

  <p>What do mortgages, geopolitics, energy, and AI have in common? More than you think. In this week’s episode of Nothing In Common, Christopher Griffith and Giri Devanur dive deep into the tectonic shifts shaking our world—from mortgage markets stuck in limbo to the rise of AI, the battle for energy dominance, and the changing global currency game.</p><p><br></p><p>Mortgage lenders are staffing up while rates freeze, and affordability is hammering borrowers. What’s real in this shifting market? How are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac evolving — or not? Meanwhile, energy innovation is booming, especial...

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  Life OS: The New Operating System Isn’t Code—It’s AI / Nothing in Common - Episode 7

  Jun 25, 202547 minS1

  <p>Everyone’s talking about AI like it’s a tool. But what if it’s not? What if AI becomes your second brain—your operating system?</p><p>This week, Chris and Giri dive into four verticals that define the future:</p><p><br /></p><p>🏠 Mortgage: Will the Fed actually cut? What if Fannie & Freddie go public? And is a 40-year mortgage just around the corner?</p><p>⚡ Energy: From fusion startups to Texas renewables, can the U.S. catch up with China’s terawatt race?</p><p>🌍 Geopolitics: Why drones are defining modern warfare—and why the U.S. must dominate s...

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  “Revival or Retreat?” 🇺🇸 America’s Next Decade Across Mortgage, Energy, Geopolitics & AI

  May 20, 20251 hourS1

  <p>In a world that's reshuffling faster than ever, what's America's next move?</p><p>Join Christopher and Giri as they unravel the threads connecting mortgage markets, energy independence, geopolitical tensions, and AI’s unprecedented rise. From questioning China's long-term strategy to exploring Texas' surprising renewable energy dominance, the hosts challenge each other's assumptions in a fierce yet enlightening debate.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>Why mortgage rates won't come down anytime soon—and why that's not all bad.</p><p>How energy sovereignty is reshaping geopolitics and positioning the U.S.</p><p>The hidden truth behind AI i...

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  Wake Up, America: The Next War Is Already Here 🔥 Tariffs, Tech & The Fight for Economic Power | Ep. 4

  May 13, 202548 minS1

  <p>While we’ve been arguing over tweets and TikToks… someone else has been rebuilding the map.</p><p>In Episode 4 of Nothing in Common, Giri Devanur and Chris Griffith expose how America’s next war won’t be fought with missiles—it’s already happening through supply chains, rare earths, semiconductors, and sovereignty.</p><p>This isn’t fearmongering. It’s a wake-up call.</p><p><br /></p><p>🚨 What we cover:</p><p><br /></p><p>Was COVID a pandemic… or a stress test for global dominance?</p><p>How China gained 10 years of economic ground while the West stalled</p><p>Wh...

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  Energy Is the New Economy 🔋 AI, Power Grids & Why Nuclear Will Win | Ep. 3

  May 6, 202558 minS1

  <p>Energy isn’t just a utility anymore—it’s the foundation of sovereignty, economics, and progress. And we’re running out.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of Nothing in Common, futurist tech CEO Giri Devanur and Marine-turned-mortgage-warrior Chris Griffith go deep on the real crisis behind the AI boom: our outdated, fractured, and woefully unprepared energy infrastructure.</p><p><br /></p><p>🧨 What we cover:</p><p><br /></p><p>Why AI is crippled by power shortages, not chip shortages</p><p>The real story behind Spain’s grid collapse (and why Net Zero isn’t enough)</p><p>H...

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