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Getting Nothing but Static from Generation Z
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10/19/24 • 48 min
Shop Talk this week comes from Inc. Magazine. An article, based on a survey of almost 1,000 companies, finds that Gen Z is having some issues breaking into the workforce or staying on the job once hired. Caught My Eye reports on a hacked foul talking Ecovac. Also, a woman in Washington State gets overwhelmed by a gang of raccoons. Marion Donovan, the inventor of the disposable diaper, is our Business Birthday.
We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
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How to Know When it's Time to Leave
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11/16/24 • 47 min
Shop Talk looks at a LinkedIn post from DEI expert and consultant Dr. Lauren Tucker. She is leaving the fight for justice behind, and we find her rationale has correlation with the fight for LGBTQ acceptance too. Caught My Eye looks at a cache of not seen segments from The Thunderbirds 1960’s TV series. Also, the Boy Scouts are selling off property and artwork to pay for over 84,000 sexual abuse claims. Norman Rockwell and J. C. Leyendecker works are among the items up for auction. Leo Baekeland, the inventor Bakelite and Father of the Plastics Industry, is our Business Birthday.
We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
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10/22/24 • 24 min
More than 800 LGB service members who were discharged under DADT—“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”—will now receive honorable discharges, the Department of Defense announced last week. (Trans individuals were not included as they were banned until recently from military service.) Then, Outfest, the long running Los Angeles LGBTQ film festival, is in financial free fall with finger pointing by the board and former top exec. It looks like the courts will call the fate of the event and personnel involved. Finally, the Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has erected signs limiting good-bye hugs to 3 minutes.
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Vegas Bet Pays Off
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08/03/24 • 42 min
Shop Talk looks at the eventual deorbiting of the International Space Station by 2030. But first, Caught My Eye looks at a funeral home mix-up and a five-dollar bet that yields over $2 million at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Henry Willson, creator of the beefcake craze of the 50’s and a well-known gay talent agent, is our Business Birthday.
We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
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08/27/24 • 22 min
Liquor brand Jack Daniels drops all DEI initiatives based on the threat of a boycott from far-right activist Robby Starbuck, who has been successful with getting Tractor Supply, John Deere, and Harley Davidson to back off DEI programs as reported here in the last few months. Then, VisitFlorida has removed the LGBTQ travel section from their website—so much for a state that relies on tourism for its economy. Also, French Actor Alain Delon wanted his dog Loubo euthanized and buried with him upon his death. His family decided to not abide by his wishes. Here’s a wake-up call: this year’s college Freshmen Class of 2028 was born in 2006!
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Just One More
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09/21/24 • 42 min
Shop Talk looks at the possibility that widespread shoplifting over the last few years at places like Target may have been overstated. Also, The Campbells Soup Company proposes a name change. Caught My Eye looks at a full-sized LEGO model of a McLarenP1 supercar that is drivable. Also, a mom dies in Wales while trying to win a marshmallow eating contest for her son’s rugby team. Cassius Coolidge, the artist credited with what we would now call American Kitsch, is our Business Birthday. Coolidge created a series of Dogs Playing Poker art to promote the cigar industry. Remember, September is Criterion Collection month. Thanks to our partner Deep Discount, you have a chance to win one of the great movies from Criterion on “John says, Pick That Flick.”
We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
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TFG Unbuttoned: Supermarket Sweep from 1991 Goes Viral
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08/13/24 • 21 min
Two contestants that billed themselves as business partners and set designers for plays on the 90’s game show, Supermarket Sweep, just celebrated 41 years together. A fan of the show was watching old reruns and tracked down the business partners and the story has gone viral. Then, the Harris/Walz Campaign is selling a camo style cap much to the chagrin of the MAGA red hat crowd. Finally, the 26-foot-tall Marilyn Monroe statue has found a new home in Palm Springs in the hopes that fewer children will look up her skirt and see her panties.
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TFG Unbuttoned: Fridgescaping is a Thing
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09/24/24 • 25 min
President Joe Biden has made history twice in the last month by being the first President to sit for an interview with an LGBTQ publication and appointing more Federal Judges than any other administration in US history. Thank you, Joe! Then, while the introduction of touch screen kiosks was supposed to take jobs away, the exact opposite has happened. Finally, social media has mainstreamed the idea of fridgescaping—where you decorate the interior of your ice box. Picture frames, crystal vases, and lighting are just some of the trends. September is Criterion Month thanks to our partner at Critics’ Choice Video. Listen in to play along on John says, Pick that Flick!
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Aunt Barbara Cleans Up Tupperware Rumors
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10/26/24 • 45 min
Shop Talk this week features Tupperware Maven, Aunt Barbara. She joins us to clear up any rumors about the demise of Tupperware post-bankruptcy. Good news is you can still buy products from Aunt Barbara! And Tupperware lives! Caught My Eye looks at an article that predicts less chocolate this year for Halloween due to a cocoa shortage out of West Africa. Also, a book about Holy Land USA in Waterbury, CT brings the kitschy attraction to life 40 years later with some newfound photos. William A. Mitchell, the inventor of Tang, Pop Rocks, Cool Whip, and powdered egg whites is our Business Birthday
We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW
YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
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TFG Unbuttoned: Pepperoni, Porn, and Primates
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11/12/24 • 22 min
Some of our favorite brands— Hormel, Levi’s, Hasbro, and Starbucks—are paring down offerings to be more efficient and save money. By offering less options of a product it helps keep prices down for consumers. Then, the North Korean troops deployed to Russia and Ukraine have for the first time in their lives unfettered access to the world wide web. Reliable sources say the young lads are “gorging” themselves on porn! Finally, 43 rhesus macaque monkeys were accidentally freed from a research facility in South Carolina and catching them proved to be difficult.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW
YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81
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YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Focus Group have?
The Focus Group currently has 636 episodes available.
What topics does The Focus Group cover?
The podcast is about Radio, News, Marketing, Niche, Lgbtq, Advertising, News Commentary, Lesbian, Podcasts, Gay and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Focus Group?
The episode title 'TFG Unbuttoned: Vodka Soda, No Fruit' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Focus Group?
The average episode length on The Focus Group is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Focus Group released?
Episodes of The Focus Group are typically released every 3 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of The Focus Group?
The first episode of The Focus Group was released on Sep 25, 2018.
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