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The Focus Group

The Focus Group

The Focus Group, Tim Bennett, John Nash, Bleav

Tim Bennett and John Nash—memorable class clowns in high school, now revolutionary LGBTQ marketing and advertising executives—invite you to share in a friendship that spans 40 plus years. Drawing on their combined corporate and entrepreneurial experience, the conversation ranges from the professional to the personal, and everything in between. Entertaining banter, unique voices, and smart content. We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Focus Group episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Focus Group for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Focus Group episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Focus Group - LGBTQ Population Trends
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03/11/23 • 51 min

Shop Talk covers the latest poll from Gallup that tries to pin down the number of people in the USA that identify as LGBTQ. Caught My Eye explores scratch and dent Mennonite grocers, and after China banned women from wearing sexy lingerie in advertising, men are stepping in. What a world! Josephine Cochrane, the inventor of the dishwasher, is our Business Birthday. John found a new show about pottery on HBO which led us to have a new appreciation for a former guest, Marge Margulies. Check out her pottery at https://www.margemarguliespottery.com

We’re all business. Except when we’re not.

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC

Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1

iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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The Focus Group - You Have Been Saying Adidas Wrong, Most Likely
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02/11/23 • 52 min

Shop Talk reveals several corporate names that people have been mispronouncing. Listen in and see if you find one you have been saying wrong. Caught My Eye discloses whether Australia is going to put King Charles on their currency. Also, how often should you wash your jeans? John also shares an auction update on the low mileage, like new, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am found in a Michigan garage. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first African American female doctor in the USA, 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/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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The Focus Group - TFG Unbuttoned: Lesbian Bar Resurgence
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09/05/23 • 23 min

School teacher Drew Evans says the uproar over LGBTQ+ influence in schools boils down to parents sexualizing children, not LGBTQ+ people. Then, the USA is seeing a resurgence of the Lesbian Bar. As few as 20 bars existed a decade ago across the country, but that’s changing. Finally, Eminem tells Vivek Ramaswamy to not use his music at campaign rallies.

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC

Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1

iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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The Focus Group - TFG Unbuttoned: Time to Make the Donuts
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08/22/23 • 22 min

The owner of a Cedar Glen store in California—Laura Ann Carleton, an ally to the LGBTQ community—was shot and killed for displaying the PRIDE flag at her business. When police tracked the suspect down there was a violent confrontation and he was killed as well. Then, the holding company for adult brands like Pornhub has changed its name from Mind Geek to Aylo. Finally, a Dunkin Donuts franchisee lets us in on a secret about making the donuts.

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC

Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1

iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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The Focus Group - One Simple Tweak For Falling Asleep
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08/12/23 • 42 min

Shop Talk explores advice from Ariana Huffington who suggests one thing we can all do to fall asleep easier. Caught My Eye reveals that megastar, Taylor Swift, has gifted $55 million in bonuses to her entire tour staff last week. Also, John notices a group of girls carrying their American Dolls in what looked like pink coffins on their backs! Clarence Saunders is our Business Birthday this week. Saunders is the father of the self-serve grocery Piggly Wiggly and a couple of other automated shopping models.

We’re all business. Except when we’re not.

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC

Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1

iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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The Focus Group - Four Retirement Myths

Four Retirement Myths

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08/05/23 • 41 min

Shop Talk this week looks at four myths of retirement that this retiree/writer thinks we need to talk about. Caught My Eye covers what Gen Z thinks about tipping, and a man who is in love with his car...sexually. Our Business Birthday is Broadcast.com co-founder, Todd Wagner.

We’re all business. Except when we’re not.

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC

Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1

iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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The Focus Group - Warren Buffet and ‘The Noah Rule’ for Success
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07/22/23 • 38 min

Shop Talk this week reveals The Warren Buffet Noah Rule. It could also be the John Nash Rule of “plan for the worst, hope for the best.” Caught My Eye covers a new drug developed in Japan that may grow teeth. Also, Jane Birkin died, and we share the story of the origin of the Hermes Birkin Bag. Our Business Birthday salutes the “Father of the Microwave Oven,” Percy Spencer.

We’re all business. Except when we’re not.

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC

Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1

iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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The Focus Group - Quitting For Success

Quitting For Success

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06/24/23 • 42 min

Shop Talk this week looks at the art of quitting at the right time. Caught My Eye covers an odd mother daughter conflict helped by a Michigan bank teller. Garth Brooks has decided that his bar will serve all beers including Bud Light. Our business birthday is the inventor of Dr. Pepper, Charles Alderton.

We’re all business. Except when we’re not.

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC

Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1

iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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The Focus Group - TFG Unbuttoned: Happy Pride
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06/20/23 • 24 min

Orange County California votes to only allow official flags to fly on county property. So, no PRIDE flags will be allowed. Then, a 20-year study finds that having an Ivy League education does not give you an advantage when it comes to running a Fortune 500 company. Finally, food waste is a huge problem in the USA and with 9 million children having food insecurity in our country our leaders seem to be more concerned about frag queen story hour.

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC

Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1

iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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The Focus Group - TFG Unbuttoned: The Icelandic Book Flood
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12/05/23 • 24 min

The website, Ashley Madison, tells us that Florida and the Midwest are the places to be if you are looking to have an affair on the side. Then, the conservative right is going crazy—and threatening a boycott—over Christmas merchandise at Target that includes a Prideful Nutcracker and a black Santa in a wheelchair. Then, we share the Icelandic tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve known as Jolabokaflod, or in English, The Christmas Book Flood.

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC

Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1

iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1

Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb

Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu

Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW

Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj

YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Also follow Tim and John on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Focus Group have?

The Focus Group currently has 648 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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