The Focus Group: Recent Episodes
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Tim and John look back at the rage machine that went into action against Cracker Barrel’s recent rebrand, the importance of documenting personal stories, and an innovative New Jersey law that reduced waste in takeout orders. They also discuss the evolving landscape of privacy and security in LGBTQ+ spaces.
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Tim and John look at the death of the cover letter in the age of AI, a bizarre space project that wants to put a cross on the moon, a food bank that won't accept food as part of their anti-LGBTQ policy, and the influence of Epstein in global power structures. They also share personal stories and insights on job hunting. Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, is our Business Birthday.
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In this episode, Tim and John discuss the increase in people testing positive for marijuana in the workplace and trying to hide it. Also, men-only Christian gyms are starting to pop-up around the US to help “godly” men not be tempted by women. Finally, a food truck in Indiana tests free speech with their double entendre slogan.
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Shop Talk this week looks at retirement and the next 20 years. When should you travel, the importance of staying active, and having purpose. Caught My Eye covers an influencer that exposes a NYC bakery for allegedly selling fifty cent Costco pastries for $12. Also, a family puts their mother’s ashes in a bottle with a note that asks that you cork the bottle and put it back in the ocean as Mom is “traveling the world.” Ginni Rometty, the first female CEO of IBM, is our Business Birthday.
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In this episode, Tim and John discuss an anti-LGBTQ billboard campaign in Ohio from a Seattle hate group. Also, Grindr continues to grow despite complaints about limited free use and cost for premium services. Finally, Larry the cat welcomes his 7th Prime Minister to 10 Downing Street.
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Shop Talk this week looks at a study by the real estate platform Redfin, which concludes that retirees should not rely on their homes to be a safety net unless they do the required maintenance and updating. Caught My Eye looks at a story that John discovered was clickbait about a cat and jury duty. Also, Jeopardy is looking to add one new clue writer to staff for the first time in 10 years. First, you must pass the online contestant test to apply. Charles Rudolph Boysen, the inventor of the Boysenberry, is our Business Birthday.
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In this episode of TFG Unbuttoned, Tim and John discuss the personalized handgun that Turkish President Erdogan gifted to NATO leaders last week. Also, an all LGBTQ+ racing team in Australia and the retirement of Ann Northrop from GAYUSA TV is noted.
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Shop Talk this week looks at a study that makes a scientific claim for reading on paper, not screens, for better comprehension. Caught My Eye looks at the origin of fuzzy dice and a free jockstrap and harness giveaway by the streamer Tubi. Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the inventor of viable dirigibles, is our Business Birthday.
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John and Tim dissect recent news stories, including the controversy over Turkey blocking an LGBTQ Atlantis cruise, the shift to paperless airline boarding passes, and the dangers of sketchy gas station pills. They also share humorous anecdotes and critique current political and social issues, providing insights, and entertainment.
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Shop Talk this week looks at the California Public Utility Commission’s process to certify suppliers deemed “oppressed,” including LGBTQ contractors. Caught My Eye looks at the freedom of speech and “Trump” branded cars. Also, a woman falls down a trash chute in Hackensack. Estee Lauder, the co-founder of Estee Lauder Cosmetics, is our Business Birthday.
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In this episode of TFG Unbuttoned, Tim and John discuss a disgusting swatting attempt against “Mayor Pete” and his family. Also, Donald is the new Adolf as newborns named Donald have plummeted in popularity. Finally, Chick-fil-A, after 11 years, is no longer America’s favorite fast food.
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Shop Talk this week reveals 11 brands that have leaned into PRIDE this year despite the fear of being called out by the anti-LGBTQ cult. Caught My Eye reveals that the FIFA crowds are confused with North America's tipping culture. Also, the iconic Longaberger headquarters building, shaped like a picnic basket, is for sale in Ohio. Nicolas Woodman, the founder of GoPro, is our Business Birthday.
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In this episode of Unbuttoned, Tim and John explore a variety of topics, from facial recognition in San Francisco gay bars to private jet scams, and the return of a nostalgic fast-food treat from McDonalds.
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Shop Talk this week explores the evolving role of AI in the workplace coupled with the importance of judgment and experience. Caught My Eye uncovers a bitcoin scam, and a missing bottle of Cupcake Pinot Grigio is found inside a female on her way to jail. Ruth Graves Wakefield, the inventor of Toll House chocolate chip cookies, is our Business Birthday.
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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.
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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.
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Shop Talk this week features B2B Marketing and Sales expert Kevin Downey. Kevin shares insights about the power and skill of crafting and sending cold emails. But first, Tim and John discuss the election of Donald Trump and the “Era of Uncertainty” we are about to embark on. Donald Hings, the inventor of the Walkie Talkie is our Business Birthday.
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A Maverik Convenience store is voted the best restroom in America for 2024 according to a Cintas survey. Cleanliness, visual appeal, and design were part of the criteria. But first, a regional Japanese High Court has ruled that the government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Finally, a long-time church choir director is fired for his same-sex marriage. The choir director was beloved and worked for the St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City, Michigan for 34 years and planned to retire this January.
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Shop Talk this week features Dr. Robb Mapou. Robb is a long-time listener and had something to say about the topic of ADHD that we covered a few weeks back. Caught My Eye looks at a Brit that is trying to retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive, worth millions, from a landfill. Also, 1990’s Fitness Guru Susan Powter, wants to make a comeback after losing her fitness empire and millions of dollars. Verne Winchell, the founder of Winchell’s Donuts and CEO of Dennys, is our Business Birthday.
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Sex, drugs, and flip flops finally catch-up to former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries. He and two others are charged with sex trafficking of young men while they ran the cool clothing brand. Then, an Australian woman is trapped in a crevice for 7 hours upside down, while trying to retrieve her phone. Did she ever get her phone after the rescue? Finally, Dante Colle, a “fluid” adult performer, shoots-up his $100K Cybertruck to see if it is bulletproof as advertised by Elon Musk.
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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
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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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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.
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The Human Rights Campaign is spending $2million in key states to get out the vote for Harris-Walz. Then, a study out of Finland finds that having a rough night’s sleep can affect you for up to a week. Finally, Delta Airlines has sent out a two-page memo to current and future flight attendants that underwear must be worn but not seen.
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Shop Talk this week comes from Inc. Magazine. 80% of CEOs surveyed predict remote work will be dead in three years. Caught My Eye looks at two LA documentarians that are trying to contact the Pasadena Piss Bandit. Also, clean-up could soon begin on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—after $7.5 billion is raised for the five-year effort. BrianLamb, the founder of CSPAN, is our Business Birthday. The answers to the movie clips from Criterion Month are revealed. Thanks to all who played “Pick That Flick!”
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A Pennsylvania school district thought it was a good idea to install viewing windows from the hallway into the trans/non-binary bathroom. The reason was supposedly to crack down on drug use, but many saw it as another anti-LGBTQ+ trope. Then, Wallet Hub released their list of the Happiest States in America. Listen to see who made the top ten. Finally, a Picasso worth about $7 million dollars has been hanging around a junk dealer’s house in Italy for over 50 years. Now that it is authenticated the family will send the Picasso to auction.
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Shop Talk reveals Fortune Magazine’s list of the world’s most influential LGBTQ+ business leaders. Caught My Eye looks at an original copy of the US Constitution that was found in a file folder in North Carolina. Also, airlines are imposing a zero-tolerance policy with heavy fines for disruptive passengers. Marcus Urann, the Father of Ocean Spray and the canned cranberry log, is our Business Birthday. Next week John will announce the answers to the movie clips as we close-out Criterion Month thanks to our friends at Deep Discount. Thanks to all who played "Pick That Flick"!
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A lesbian firefighter and paramedic may be awarded over $1 million for the constant bullying she endured while employed at the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Dept. Ageism and her female gender also played a part in the harassment. Then, it appears that the former first lady Melania Trump, won’t speak anywhere during campaign season without getting paid. Melania received over $250K to speak at a recent Log Cabin Fundraising Event. Finally, egg prices are on the rise again but not because of inflation. The bird flu is the culprit this time so expect to pay about 30% more for eggs in the next few months.
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Shop Talk covers the recent response from the HRC to recent anti-DEI pushback. Listener Bill from California sends us a sheet of $2 dollar bills. Caught My Eye looks at golf ball pollution, and the iconic voice of James Earl Jones being recreated using AI. Melville Bissell, inventor of the carpet sweeper, is our Business Birthday. 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.”
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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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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.”
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After 30 years and millions of dollars raised to fight HIV/AIDS, the AIDS Lifecycle 2025 will be the last year of the 500 mile plus ride. While the mission is still important the financials are becoming a challenge. But first, an anti-LGBTQ Christian Pastor, Jeffrey Smith, is arrested for groping a man in public at a North Carolina Walmart. Then, conspiracy hound and Trump confidant Laura Loomer, lashes out at Senator Lindsey Graham telling him to “come out of the closet already, we all know you’re gay.” 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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Shop Talk looks at the habit of DOOM—didn’t organize, only move—piles. Keeping them around may be a sign of depression or ADHD. Caught My Eye looks at the death of a Russian spy whale in Norway named Hvaldimir. Also, an aggrieved couple is spending over $400K to try to get reinstated in Disney’s “exclusive” Club33. Steve Ells, founder and CEO of Chipotle, is our Business Birthday. 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.”
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Florida’s continued crusade to ban any books that can be construed to have adult content has included most of the body of work from famed author Stephen King. King commented that anytime elders do not want you to read something you need to find it—and read it! Then, new data from the recent census shows same sex male and female couples do not favor the same areas with men preferring a more urban area and women favoring a rural domicile. Finally, dining out alone is a trend being led by Gen Z and Millennials. 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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Shop Talk looks at a Williams Institute study that concludes that LGBTQ people who come out at work face job discrimination as compared to those who stayed in the closet. Caught My Eye covers Quentin Tarantino’s pronouncement that he will not watch Toy Story 4. Also, a young man's ice cream stand is closed in Norwood, Mass., and a Wells Fargo employee is found dead at her desk after four days. Lewis Howard Latimer, prolific inventor and polymath, is our Business Birthday. Remember, September is Criterion Month. Play Pick That Flick for your chance to win!
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Lowe’s Home Improvement and Ford Motor Company are the latest targets in the far-right anti-DEI crusade. In some ways, it’s been a godsend for brands that were not serious about DEI and are using the threat of boycott as an excuse to move away from diversity initiatives. Social media influencer Art Bezrukavenko creates a gay AI thirst trap, and a child knocks over a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age vase. The museum in Israel did not have the vase protected and considered the breakage a learning moment. Remember, September is Criterion month. Play Pick That Flick for your chance to win.
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Shop Talk looks at a revived GAP brand thanks to pop star Troye Sivan and new leadership under Richard Dickson. Dickson was credited with modernizing Barbie at Mattel and is updating GAP, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta. Caught My Eye looks at Mister Softee and an odd product called Trumpy Trout. F. William Free, controversial ad executive is our Business Birthday.
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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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Shop Talk looks at a recent GLAAD Accelerating Acceptance study that shows LGBTQ acceptance has taken a recent decline. The study believes the proliferation of anti-LGBTQ legislation in local jurisdictions if part of the reason for the decline. But first, Caught My Eye looks at Time Magazines Kids of Year and a pay to attend wedding. Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, is our Business Birthday.
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A woman eats a dozen donuts delivered by mistake to her door. Her neighbors asked if she had seen the delivery, so to make amends, she gave them a gift card for dinner. Then an out queer woman found out she was banned for life from flying American Airlines—they claimed she had public sex with a man on a previous flight. The woman took to social media explaining she was a lesbian and while American thinks they made a mistake, they have yet to apologize. Finally, 67-year-old tennis legend Martina Navratilova is a mother now. Martina and her wife Julia just adopted two sons now that Martina got all clear after beating breast and throat cancer.
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Shop Talk looks at all 50 states for you to decide your top and least favorite. But first, Caught My Eye looks at the French vaulter’s viral pole and a new Gen Z chewing gum trend to define your jawline. Also, an update on the Aldi brownies and other cooking chat. Audrey Geisel, President and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, is our Business Birthday.
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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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Shop Talk looks at 17 things that were normal for many of us but would be considered bizarre now. But first, Caught My Eye looks at rawdogging and how explicit language has evolved. Also, what is the armrest etiquette on a plane? GLAAD leadership has come under fire for lavish spending according to the New York Times and Tim and John are not surprised. Bert Beveridge, founder of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, is our Business Birthday.
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If you are already seeing Halloween merch in retail stores you are not alone. Retailers like Costco and Michaels are pushing the season and already have Halloween items on the shelves for purchase. Not a trend we like. But first, some countries award their Olympic medal winning athletes with hefty cash and gifts. And a new Gallup Poll says nearly 1-in-5 LGBTQ adults have never come out.
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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.
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Our favorite Christian victim, Kim Davis, is using her anti-LGBTQ marriage case to try and overturn marriage equality. Davis has the help of the far-right Liberty Counsel and hopes to get a hearing with the Supreme Court. Then, a United Airlines frequent flyer, Tom Stuker who logs about 1 million miles a year is about to hit the 25 million mark in 2025. Finally, there are 3 news sports in the Paris Games this year.
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Shop Talk looks at the demise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs (DEI), at John Deere and Microsoft. But first, Caught My Eye features Stuck at Prom, a scholarship contest for students who created Prom outfits out of Duct Tape from Duck Brand tape. Also, a Subway worker in Wisconsin refuses service to four Republican Convention attendees who wore offensive t-shirts like “Planned Parenthood Rapes Women.” The four preachers were upset as they felt their religious freedom was being violated. Ludvig Nobel, inventor of the oil tanker, is our Business Birthday.
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Instacart looked at the most popular “unique” ice cream flavors that people were ordering by state. While vanilla is still the most popular flavor in the USA, flavors like green tea, orange sherbet, and moose tracks are most popular when it comes to ordering through Instacart. But first, the social hook-up app Grindr, calls the Republican Convention its “Super Bowl” when it comes to traffic! Then, a jury awards $2 million to a man scalded by hot water at a Kentucky hotel. The 76-year-old died from complications of third-degree burns from the 150-degree water from the shower.
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Shop Talk looks at an article from the HuffPost about a traditional loving family, except their dad was gay. But first, Caught My Eye features a bust on a LEGO reseller in Oregon and the rules of ownership for the Tesla Cybertruck. Nils Bohlin, inventor of the 3-point safety belt, is our Business Birthday.
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Saying she was kicked out of Hollywood and TV for being mean, Ellen DeGeneres has announced her retirement from all things entertainment. Her farewell is a Netflix special entitled “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up.” Then, the residents of the city of Barcelona are fed up with tourists and want them to leave. Aside from the crowds, the yearly swell has made the cost of living a challenge for many locals. Finally, a South Carolina patriot dressed like Uncle Sam dies instantly after lighting a huge firework on his head.
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Shop Talk looks at a new documentary that features gay comedians who showed the way even though they were not out. But first, Caught My Eye features a Disney World visitor that uses an old $8 day ticket to enter the park. Also, in more of a Public Service Announcement, penis cancer is on the rise. Harvey Ball, creator of the Smiley Face graphic, is our Business Birthday.
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The world finally knows what many gay men have for years—there is such a thing as “gay water.” Cheers. But first, Delta Airlines has resorted to only serving pasta meals inflight until it can figure out how so many got sick on a Detroit to Amsterdam flight recently from spoiled food. Also, you may soon hear your favorite deceased celebrity voice an audio book or endorse a product as the estates of Judy Garland, James Dean, and Burt Reynolds have agreed to be featured on Reader app from AI company Eleven Labs.
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Shop Talk welcomes Mark Pipkin to discuss the $2 bill. Mark is retired from the Federal Reserve and answers questions about the $2 and other currency facts. But first, Caught My Eye looks at a recent study that says almost half of US EV owner’s will go back to gas powered autos for their next vehicle. Lack of charging infrastructure and battery range are the biggest complaints. Also, Bored Panda looks at some hilarious “fake” toys from artist Rosemberg. Edward Walker, inventor of the lava lamp, is our Business Birthday.
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The famous Judy Garland song from “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “The Trolley Song,” has found new life 80 years later as an unlikely PRIDE anthem. But first, Tractor Supply Co. bowed to pressure from the right and will stop all diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, (DEI), saying they “disappointed their consumers and have taken feedback to heart.” Corporate America continues to go back into the closet and it is their own doing for not hiring experts in the LGBTQ+ space to craft programs and messaging. Finally, a Tennessee bakery sends care packages to people having gender affirming surgery.
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Shop Talk looks at corporations that tout their inclusive LGBTQ efforts and perfect HRC score yet have given thousands of dollars to ant-LGBTQ politicians. But first, Caught My Eye reveals the struggle to save the SS United States and Trader Joes has another non-food product hit. William Lear, of Learjet, is our Business Birthday. Lear was granted over 140 patents during his career related to radio, audio, and creating the 8-track tape!
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People on their deathbed share their single most-common regret: “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” That’s according to Bronnie Ware, author of the book “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.” But first, Amazon works to eliminate the plastic pillow material for shipments and America has their first openly gay Track and Field Olympic qualifying athlete in Nico Young.
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Shop Talk looks at three simple changes that IKEA enacted to help with employee retention. But first, Caught My Eye asks if you would cancel a family gathering based on a set of circumstances. Also, Heinz and KitKat hop on a viral trend with their KitKat’Chup candy bar. It’s not real, but it did the job on social media for garnering engagement. Shirley Cha Cha Muldowney, the first lady of auto drag racing, is our Business Birthday.
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Back in the 80’s a new employee with P&G listed his then girlfriend as a beneficiary on his retirement account. After only two years together, they both moved on, but he never updated his beneficiary for the account and as a result, she has been awarded over a million dollars. Then, Wells Fargo has terminated several employees for using devices to make it look like they are on their computers when they are not. Finally, a crazy “Christian” neighbor wants the family next door to change the name of their cat Lucifer.
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Shop Talk visits with Jennifer Bobbi, aka Aunt Barbara, and David Beck, who jointly wrote and directed a new film to be released this month called Regarding Us. You can view the trailer and get tickets to a screening near you on their website, https://www.regardingus.com. But first, Caught My Eye highlights a Charleston, WV bakery called the Rock City Cake Company. They’re selling cookies decorated with “real life hate/homophobic” comments they received after sharing support for the LGBTQ+ community. Also, onigiri, a rice ball staple in Japan is trending as the snack is now being prepared by young women who use their sweaty armpits to shape the balls. Blake Ross, co-developer of Mozilla Firefox, is our Business Birthday.
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Now that we are a few years out of the pandemic, consumers seem to be less generous with tipping. Then, a couple in Queens finds a safe with $100k in it while magnet fishing. Finally, Out Leadership has released their 2024 State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index. The index measures the impact of state government policies and prevalent attitudes on the LGBTQ+ community. How does your state rank?
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Shop Talk explores some recently uncovered tapes of Orson Welles being interviewed by author Peter Biskind. Welles goes off on his disdain for many of the Hollywood elite. But first, Caught My Eye alerts us to trash balloons being sent to South Korea by the North, which called them “sincere presents.” To date over 15 tons of trash, including used toilet paper have landed in the South. Netflix just released a study that shows how many hours people have watched of their top media properties.
The show “One Piece” wins with the number of hours equaling 62,000 years. David T. Abercrombie, founder of Abercrombie & Fitch, is our Business Birthday.
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A lifeguard at the popular gay leaning ‘Ginger Rogers Beach’ in Los Angeles is upset that the rainbow flag will be displayed and is pressing legal action. The Boy Scouts have changed their name to Scouting America, allowing boys and girls to join. (The Girl Scouts aren’t too happy about it.) Finally, a billionaire, Robert Hale Jr. spoke at a UMass commencement and gifted each graduate $1,000 cash on the spot with one caveat. They had to give $500 of it away to a person of need or worthy charity.
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Shop Talk looks at a 39-year-old millionaire who says she will never give-up these 7 frugal ways of living. But first, Caught My Eye looks at a food model artist from Scotland and Australia’s wealthiest woman who hates her National Gallery portrait and wants it removed. John shares his journey with Topps Star Wars cards that could be worth thousands…for the right collector. John Balsley, inventor of the folding and safety stepladder, is our Business Birthday.
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An 18-wheeler loaded with 15 million Bees crashes on I-95 in Maine. Tim learned that millions of bees are transported this way from the southern US to the north to pollinate crops. Then, a Colorado woman in Grand Junction cut-off her boyfriend's unit and threw it in the trash—because he would not let her sleep. Finally, “gay marriage” hits the 20-year mark in Massachusetts. The world did not end, who'd have thought?
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Shop Talk uncovers some odd hiring manager tactics to see if you are right for the job. But first, Caught My Eye announces the end of the road for the Subaru Legacy sedan. Also, the NYC portal to Dublin is closed after an OnlyFans model exposes “her potatoes” to the Irish folk across the pond. Dustin Moskovitz, co-founder of Facebook, is our Business Birthday.
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Target has decided to still sell PRIDE merchandise in stores this June, but only to limited markets. Everything will be available online however as the brand tries to avoid last year’s issues. Then, the athletes in the Paris Olympic village will once again sleep on cardboard beds with plastic mattresses. The 18,000 beds will be recycled and unlike the Tokyo Games, the French are not advocating a no-sex mandate. Finally, Dolly Parton has teamed up with Krispy Kreme for her own line of donuts! Tim and John are going for the Peachy Keen Cobbler and Chocolate Crème Pie.
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Shop Talk offers three tips to help counter digital amnesia or The Google Effect. But first, Caught My Eye highlights an appearance on the Mike Douglas show with Little Richard and Liberace. Also, a Radio Flyer car heads to the auction block in Alaska, and John recommends we all check out an ABBA documentary he watched this past weekend. Tim recommends Abba Oro which includes all the popular ABBA hits sung in Spanish by ABBA! Frank Hornby, a renowned British toy inventor, is our Business Birthday.
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A woman in Midland, Michigan is found living in the rooftop sign of the Family Fare grocery store. She was asked to leave without incident. Then, an estranged gay son who had been shunned and disowned by his Jehovah’s Witness father writes his own version of his dad’s obit in Milford, CT. Finally, actor Gedde Watanabe says he did not find his role in 16 Candles as Long Duk Dong offensive at the time. It was 40 years ago, and Watanabe said there were not a lot of roles for Asian actors. He continued that the role changed his life in a positive way.
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Shop Talk directs us to the German owned grocer, Aldi, and their non-grocery aisle of “finds.” But first, Caught My Eye deals with luxury jeweler Cartier. The retailer’s Mexican website improperly listed $14K earrings for $14. A man bought 2 pairs and Cartier protested. The Mexican Government Dept. of Consumer Affairs sided with the customer and made Cartier adhere to the price. Also, items from the Titanic recently sold at auction including a watch worn by John J. Astor IV selling for $1.5 million. Lonnie Pilgrim, the longtime leader of chicken giant, Pilgrims Pride, is our Business Birthday.
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A Canadian 1985 high school student, Ian Peterson, had his yearbook quote nixed and now it is seeing the light of day. Then, Gen Z is suffering from Resenteeism or as Tim and John call it: “everyone gets a trophy syndrome.” Finally, a Labrador cream colored litter had one pup that came out with green fur. This is apparently not that uncommon according to breeders.
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Shop Talk reveals a recent study that says putting your pronouns on your resume can hinder your job search. But first, Caught My Eye lets you know that the Haiku Stairs in Oahu, Hawaii will be closing for good. People still sneak in to do the Stairway to Heaven hike, but the old US Navy installation is going away. Also, the Clean Ocean Action environmental group details items people leave behind at the Jersey Shore. Intimate clothing, tires, voodoo dolls, crockpots, and fake eyelashes were among the finds. Russi Taylor, the longest tenured voice of Mini Mouse, is our Business Birthday.
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Tennis great, Martina Navratilova, is not supportive and will not attend the WTA Women’s Finals in Saudi Arabia this year. The LGBTQ rights activist finds it shocking that the WTA would legitimize a location where human rights overall are among the worst on the globe. But first, a Florida couple tried to tape together two losing lotto tickets to collect a million-dollar grand prize. They got a ticket to jail. Finally, Delta Burke, who played Suzanne Sugarbaker on the hit series Designing Women tells all about her crystal meth use to maintain a certain body image.
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Shop Talk looks at the top 50 foods that Americans order for delivery. There are some surprises. But first, Caught My Eye looks at the sale of Kate’s Lazy Desert compound near Joshua Tree, California. Yes, that Kate Pierson of the B52s, is selling the airstream compound for a very fair price. Also, Crocs came out with Pringles Crocs that hold a tube of Pringles Chips. Get them while they last. Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, is our Business Birthday.
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The iconic bus from the movie “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” is found in a remote Aussie town, and a group is now working to raise over $1 million to restore the bus to its former glory. But first, Gays Against Grooming—GAG, as we call them—is spun up over a three-year-old tweet The North Face sent out offering support to Brave Trails, an LGBTQ youth leadership camp. Finally, San Francisco is suing the neighboring city of Oakland for changing the name of their airport to the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
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Shop Talk looks at two gay digital nomads that sold their house in Seattle and hit the globe to find a foreign land where they can settle down for a while. They are writers and are chronicling their adventure. They both feel this was the best thing and the right thing for them to do. Tim and John ponder the idea with a modified approach. But first, Caught My Eye has a story about a Detroit sign gone wrong and the least popular paint color according to Sherwin Williams. Caresse Crosby, the inventor of the bra, is our Business Birthday.
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Popular trans focused website, Emisil.com, has released a study on what states they believe are the gayest based on selected search terms. See if you agree. Then, the hook-up app, Grindr, is developing an “AI Boyfriend” to sext with you when no one else will. Finally, a baker in Kansas, Sis Monroe, believes she lost her $4,000 diamond in a batch of cookies for sale at her local shop. Be careful you don’t chip your teeth!
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Shop Talk looks at how the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ legislation is affecting the workplace and decisions about where people want to live. But first, Caught My Eye finds a Velveeta hair-dye from Kraft-Heinz that is no joke, and NASA wants to standardize moon time. Candy Samples, the voluptuous large breasted model and actress, is our Business Birthday.
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Caitlyn Jenner went off half-cocked in a full MAGA meltdown related to the Trans Day of Visibility, which for the past nine years has been on the 31st. Easter, a roving holiday, happened to also fall on the 31st, thus creating the false outrage. Martina Navratilova called her out for her hypocrisy. Also, Best Buy is the latest brand to come under fire for supporting LGBTQ causes. Finally, the famed Tropicana in Las Vegas has closed after 67 years to make way for a new baseball stadium.
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Shop Talk looks at the freefall in religious affiliation in America. Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment within some churches is part of the blame for the decline in church membership. But first, Caught My Eye asks whether a bench dedication plaque in Bristol, England is real. Also, a promised Wonka immersion exhibit in Scotland leads to tears and lawsuits. Mellody Hobson, head of Starbucks and the first African American female to lead a S&P 500 company, is our Business Birthday.
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In order to keep the government “open” President Biden had to sign legislation that banned the Pride Flag from being flown above US Embassies this June. Once again, the LGBTQ community becomes the MAGAs favorite punching bag. Then, the kosher food brand Manischewitz goes through a major rebrand to attract latent and new consumers. John and Tim plan to bite and purchase a box of Matzo! Finally, the City Museum in St. Louis entered the Guinness Book of World Records by having the most people at one time wearing underwear on their heads while dancing to the Village People hit YMCA.
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Shop Talk looks at the concept of “temptation Bundling.” Combine a perceived dreaded task with something rewarding like exercise or music to avoid procrastination. But first, Caught My Eye acknowledges the father of Karaoke and salvaging a $17 billion shipwreck off the coast of Columbia. Henry Royce, the co-founder of Rolls Royce, is our Business Birthday.
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A lesbian judge makes history as being the first appointed to the conservative 4th District that includes Maryland, the Carolinas, and the Virginias. Then, the Paris Olympic Games will be well stocked with 300,000 condoms—30 per athlete—this summer. Finally, chocolate prices are increasing by 50% due to climate change. If you can, wait until the Monday after Easter for your bunnies and eggs.
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Shop Talk shares advice from the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, that can lead you to career success. But first, Caught My Eye reveals the rules of a nude cruise and asks you if you know your blood type. Matt Nuccio, toy designer, is our Business Birthday. Also, John gives Tim advice about returning pants to Costco.
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Oprah was honored at the 35th Annual GLAAD Awards in Los Angeles this past week and gets personal about AIDS. Also, a couple in England gets censored via Instagram for a family photo of the two dads with their newborn. Finally, the ubiquitous jockstrap is 150 years old this month!
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Shop Talk looks at the concept of food shopping using a 6-1 ratio. Six vegetables, five fruits, four protein sources, three starches, two sauces or spreads, and one item just for fun. But first, Caught My Eye reveals that Costco is now selling silver coins after a successful run with gold bars last year. Also, an ancient structure in the UK, Hadrian’s Wall, is designated an LGBTQ Landmark. Ken Carson Jr., the Ken doll by Mattel, is our Business Birthday. Happy 63rd Ken!
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A shop on Long Island, Cindy Snacks, thought they were buying vegan and gluten-free donuts from the Savory Fig. Instead, they were regular donuts from Dunkin. But first, a rare, Yellow-Billed Loon took up residence at the famed Bellagio Fountains on the Las Vegas Strip. And Qatar police are creating fake social profiles to entrap gay men leaving many with no way forward.
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Shop Talk looks at the financial cost that the Bud Light Boycott has had on the holding company InBev. But first, Caught My Eye features an Irish woman who claimed a back injury, but gets caught by the insurance company winning a Christmas Tree Throw. Also, an Ohio State University student gets caught peeing on a PRIDE Flag on private property. He returned a few days later to apologize, but the family is moving forward with multiple charges. George Draper Dayton founder of Dayton’s and what became Target Department stores is our Business Birthday.
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Macy’s Department stores will shed 150 unproductive locations and focus on their luxury portfolio of Bloomingdale’s and Blue Mercury. Then, X—or as we know it, Twitter—has been overrun with bots. This came to light during the Super Bowl when 76% of the traffic to advertisers from the platform was fake. Finally, in NYC the transit system wants you to stop riding and having sex on top of subways cars and posting to social media.
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Shop Talk explores finding more meaning at work with a few tips on creating a more positive approach to your job. Caught My Eye shares some owner disappointment with rust spots appearing on Tesla’s new Cybertruck that has only been on sale for three months. Also, head to Sandusky, Ohio to visit the newest Federation Headquarters. Yes, it is a Star Trek themed do good non-profit and the Sandusky location also sells themed merchandise. Leonard Riggio, Executive Chair of Barnes & Noble, is our Business Birthday.
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An industrious remote worker signed up for clinical trials related to the flu and dysentery. In four weeks, he made $9,400 and thinks if you have the time, it may be worth the effort. But first, a rainbow crosswalk in Florida to honor those gunned down at the Pulse Nightclub is damaged by a “patriot.” Finally, Krispy Kreme pulls off a brilliant marketing idea around the recent AT&T service outage.
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Shop Talk discusses a woman, Lauren Bauer, who wrote an article about her recent frustrating interviewing experience. She posted her experience on LinkedIn and ultimately withdrew from the hiring process. Caught My Eye shares an interesting story about voice talent Mel Blanc and lets you know that you can buy bagged ice from McDonalds. Domingo Ghirardelli, founder of America’s second oldest chocolatier, Ghirardelli, is our Business Birthday.
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A popular and respected school principal in Oklahoma City is forced to resign for safety reasons when the far-right exposed his side gig as a weekend drag performer. Shane Murnan says to work in education again he would probably have to leave Oklahoma. Then, the gay CEO at Neiman Marcus is accused of only hiring women, gay men, and discriminating against straight white males. Finally, the inventor of Pop-Tarts dies at 96.
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The haters are starting early this year. Caught My Eye this week deals with Oreo brand cookies coming under fire for their support of PFLAG. A far-right group is threatening to ruin Oreo like they did Bud Light and Target in 2023. Also, in Italy, a statue has been recreated of the emperor Constantine based on unearthed fragments. The statue is large and magnificent. Tim and John also talk about Super Bowl advertising and where some of the ads scored on the USA Today Ad meter. Charles Latham Sholes, inventor of the typewriter and QWERTY keyboard, is our Business Birthday.
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For fans of the movie Saltburn, the estate used for most of the plot is in Northhamptonshire, England. The local tourism board has experienced a huge interest in people wanting to visit to get a look at Drayton House in the English countryside. But first, queer icon, Josephine Baker, is revealed to have been a spy for the allies and flew a supply plane in WW2. Then, a book ban fails in Florida.
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Shop Talk follows a chef, Alana Al-Hatlani as she tries to find the best box brownie mix. Caught My Eye looks at renovating one of the great pyramids of Egypt. Also, tennis greats, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert do not support the WTA holding their final event in Saudi Arabia due to the kingdom’s record on women and LGBTQ rights. John Deere, founder of Deere & Company and the steel-plow for farming, is our Business Birthday.
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Gay bars in Seattle are “raided,” or visited, by the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control Board last week. Tickets were given to patrons in lewd outfits for showing too much skin. Be careful at the next jockstrap night you plan to attend. Then a Philly restaurant is in trouble for an employment ad looking for a “biological male.” Finally, a passenger on an Aero Mexico flight got tired of waiting on the tarmac so he opened the emergency door and took a wing walk. Passengers were glad he did.
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Shop Talk looks at a potential shift in LGBTQ+ acceptance, especially with Gen Z. Now if we can just get Gen Z to vote! Caught My Eye looks at a Reese’s Valentine’s Day candy that resembles a piece of the male anatomy. Also, Japan struggles with identifying what makes you Japanese after a white European woman wins the Miss Nippon contest. Stanley Marsh 3, creator of the Cadillac Ranch along Route 66, is our Business Birthday.
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A CEO for Vistex tragically falls to his death upon entrance to a global conference in India. But first, the NFL is criticized by some as being “woke” for having a GLAAD supported Pride Night during Super Bowl week in Vegas. Then, coffee badging is the latest work trend.
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Shop Talk looks at the importance of archiving LP’s and physical media that have an uncertain future. New York based ARC—Archiving of Contemporary Music—keeps and maintains the largest popular music collection in the world. Caught My Eye warns visitors in Las Vegas not to stop on pedestrian bridges for photo ops for fear of a $1,000 Pedestrian Flow Zone ticket. Also, a woman in California has a pop-up Blockbuster at the end of her driveway. Chad Hurley, co-founder of YouTube, is our Business Birthday.
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A man in Salem, Ohio preserved his dead wife for over six years in their RV until he died, so they could be buried together. But first, John Deere Company has made the decision to team with electric battery company EGO to produce a full complement of battery powered lawn equipment. Finally, a Catholic Priest in Poland gets in trouble for having a Viagra fueled PNP gay sex romp in which one man collapsed and emergency services were not called. Haven’t we heard this story before?
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Shop Talk looks at 15 brands that were boycotted in 2023 mostly for inclusive advertising to LGBTQ consumers. Were the boycotts successful? Caught My Eye focuses on the decision by Hertz to reduce its electric car fleet by a third, or 20,000 vehicles, based on depreciation and cost of repairs. Also, a couple of queer facts from Disney are revealed. George Sperti, inventor of Preparation H, is our Business Birthday. '
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After 54 years, Fruit Stripe gum will be no more. The brand, owned by Ferrara Candy Co., will no longer be available. So, if you are a fan of Fruit Stripe, grab it while you can. But first, Gucci ignores a MAGA boycott and Jodie Foster says working with Gen Z can be a challenge.
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Shop Talk discusses the popularity of gift cards and how companies expect breakage to help their bottom line. Caught My Eye shares a story about a Burger King employee that received little recognition upon his 27-year tenure. Also, a United Airlines New Years’ Time Travel Flight was a bust. Thierry Hermes, founder of leather and luxury goods brand Hermes, is our Business Birthday.
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North Carolina and Montana are the latest states to ban adult websites like PornHub unless users provide a government issued ID for age verification, joining a list of others who have enacted similar restrictions. Then, toy maker Fisher-Price created a “Like a Boss” office activity center that sent one Mom off. Her complaint went viral on social media when she referred to the toy as “baby’s First Cubicle.” Finally, a technique to put meaning into New Year’s Resolutions that are not just about weight loss and financial health.
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Shop Talk shares tails of Holiday/Christmas parties gone wrong. Caught My Eye alerts us to the “new” spice of 2024 according to McCormick’s and a house is moved in Halifax using 700 bars of Ivory Soap. Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, former CEO of LEGO, is our Business Birthday. Happy 76th to Kjeld!
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Tennessee and Florida have both proposed legislation to ban all flags other than the Stars and Stripes and state flags. It is a way to ban the Pride and Trans flags without saying it, but we all know what’s going on. Then, Wrigley Extra Gum came under fire from a few consumers for showing a commercial that showed two women kissing. Finally, people who have grown tired of their pet goldfish have let them loose in the wild. The Great Lakes has perhaps thousands and they are upsetting the eco-system. The goldfish can live 25 years and grow to the size of a football!
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Shop Talk shares two new taglines that Connecticut will be using to rebrand itself away from being preppy and stuffy—wait until you hear what they picked! Caught My Eye covers an employee from Hooters suing the restaurant for false representation. She thought she had won a Toyota for selling the most beer, but… Also, Delta Airlines is trying to shed plastic cups after 70 years. Elsie de Wolfe, credited with creating the Interior Design profession, is our Business Birthday.
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Cher tells Kelly Clarkson that even if the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame offered her a million dollars, she would not accept induction into the body. Cher is the only female and solo artist to have had a number one charting song in each of the last 7 decades. Then, right-wing pundit Michael Knowles, believes that adult site Porn Hub is secretly serving up content that is making straight men gay or trans. Finally, LGBTQ+ support from fellow Americans is taking a hit due to the culture wars around drag queens, trans people, and book bans.
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Shop Talk looks at the correlation between the first letter of your name and your career. Caught My Eye finds an Ohio attorney who poops in Pringles cans and a license plate redo for Kansas. John Henry Patterson, founder of National Cash Register, is our Business Birthday. Patterson was also the first to provide social programs for factory workers, set-up the world’s first sales training programs, and “invented” direct mail.
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The Family Feud game show, hosted by infamous kisser Richard Dawson, required contestants take a herpes test according to a new book, “Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars.” But first, Martina Navratilova proclaims that trans women are not lesbians. Then, the romance of being a nomad and camping under the stars brings reality home when this traveler spent many nights in Cracker Barrel and Walmart parking lots to save money.
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Shop Talk shares thoughts from Apple’s Tim Cook about what it takes to get hired and succeed as an Apple employee. Caught My Eye alerts us to a youth hostel housed on the top floor of a Vienna IKEA. Also, Snoop Dog “giving up the smoke” is one of this year’s best marketing plays. Irv Robbins, co-founder of Baskin-Robbins is our Business Birthday.
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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.
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Shop Talk explains the difference between a “hard pull” and a “soft pull” as it relates to your credit score. It’s also important to check and make sure that your information is correct, as both Tim and John have had experiences with wrong information that negatively affected their scores. Caught My Eye shares information about an Iowa man pleasing himself at the Kum & Go Convenience store. Also, Marty Krofft, creator of H.R. Pufnstuf and other entertainment properties has died. Eugene Polley, inventor of the TV wireless remote control is our Business Birthday.
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A cruise line that promised a 3-year trip around the world never set sail. Many passengers sold homes, sub-let properties, and otherwise planned to be away for three years when Life at Sea cruise lines failed to secure a ship for the journey. Also, Tennessee is now the most anti-LGBTQ state with 19 bills enacted against the community since 2015. Finally, a Spanish marketing agency has created an AI influencer bot to address unreliable human influencers.
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Shop Talk covers a trend at some of America’s largest employers who are no longer requiring resumes or advanced degrees, but are more interested in your skill set. Caught My Eye lets us know that people will just drop trou in line at Disney and take a poop rather than getting out of line and finding a restroom. Also, retailer Sephora is the latest to put products under lock and key due to theft. America’s “First Industrial Designer,” Harley Earl, is our Business Birthday. While employed at GM he is best known for developing the concept car, planned obsolescence, tailfins, wrap around windshields, and the Chevy Corvette.
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The LGB Alliance of the UK stirs up controversy related to the use of “queer,” “LGBTQ+,” and other iterations claiming that all the labels confuse sexual preference with gender identity. Then, One Million Moms is calling for a boycott of this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, labeling it a “non-binary and transgendered extravaganza.” Finally, Thanksgiving dinner this year will cost you less than last year as the price of turkey and cranberries has declined as reported by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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Shop Talk shares results from a recent Gen Z retirement study. Many have shrugged off the idea of retirement and would rather live in the moment feeling they may never retire. (Tim and John would encourage everyone to save whatever they can as soon as they can.) Caught My Eye informs us that North Korea is closing at least a quarter of their embassies and missions around the world—China and Russia relations appear to be all they need. Also, C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels of Star Wars fame, is selling his memorabilia, and expects to bring in close to a million dollars. R.T. French, the founder of French’s Mustard, is our Business Birthday.
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Accidental activist, Dan Leveille, created a website that tracks global LGTQ+ laws called Equaldex. The site is used by the United Nations and corporations to help navigate the latest LGBTQ+ laws that can affect travel and work globally. Then, The Sphere in Las Vegas appears to be in the red as the cost of $2.3 Billion to build and will take time to see a profit. Finally, McDonald’s fans have taken to social media with a beef about the prices. One consumer posted a $16.10 receipt for his meal of a burger, fries, and drink.
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Shop Talk shares a study from Yale that says brain activity drops on Zoom calls, as they do not allow us to properly get visual cues like you would in person. Caught My Eye finds the long-lost Star Trek Enterprise model. Also, a couple is suing a San Francisco Ritz Carlton claiming a tainted water bottle. Milton Bradley, creator of the board game industry and the toy company Milton Bradley, is our Business Birthday.
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People were apparently not wearing deodorant during lockdown. Unilever and P&G are both reporting a surge in deodorant sales now that people are heading back to the workplace outside the home. But first, a woman in Atlanta comes home from vacation to find a home she owns demolished. The contractor had the wrong address. Then, Panera Bread is being sued for not labeling their “Charged Lemonade” properly, which allegedly resulted in the death of a young woman in Pennsylvania.
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Shop Talk shares what it was like for “older gays” to go out and meet people before apps. “You had to meet out and do things,” as many of you know. Caught My Eye looks at a $700 a month sleeping pod commune in San Francisco that some believe is a bargain. Also, a Utah homeowner is asked to remove his pole dancing skeleton Halloween display. George Safford Parker, innovator of the ink pen and founder of The Parker Pen Company, is our Business Birthday.
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Spirit Halloween, the pop-up shop housed in defunct mall stores, has a viral hit on its hands with a “Gay Guy” costume. The only hitch is the costume is a fake! But first, Dollar General goes too far with pre-employment medical screening and is now in legal trouble. Finally, Utah leads the pack with Google searches about sexual orientation. Since 2004 Google searches asking how to know if you are gay or lesbian, has increased by 1,300%.
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Shop Talk shares lessons learned from a bank teller who says you can tell a lot about someone based on their banking habits and visual cues. Caught My Eye looks at a recent auction where a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter production model recently sold for over $3 million. Also, a funeral home employee is smitten with a deceased man’s sex doll and ends up losing his job over it. John Francis Dodge of Dodge Automobile fame is our Business Birthday.
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The latest attraction in Las Vegas, the Sphere, is keeping some awake at night. Who sleeps in Vegas anyway? Then, some naturalists are advocating that you allow your leaves this Fall to remain where they land and let them decompose to replenish the soil. The fallen leaves are also great for pollinators and other insects to survive winter and become food for birds in the spring. Finally, M&M Mars is teaming up with GoPuff to create a Halloween Rescue Squad that will deliver candy in under an hour if you are running low on the 31st.
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Shop Talk exposes some unforeseen repair costs for owners of electric vehicles such as the Rivian R1T pick-up. Because of gigacasting a fender bender repair can cost as much as $40K or more. Caught My Eye prepares you for a cost increase of your favorite Girl Scout cookies, and they have discontinued their most popular cookie of 2023. Also, ladies of the night strip down at all hours now in California city to blatantly flaunt their wares. The Mayor of National City blames it on the Governor’s recent signing of a bill that leaves a loitering loophole for prostitutes. The Founder of toy retailer FAO Schwarz, Frederick Schwarz, is our Business Birthday.
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Ring Doorbell is offering $1 million dollars to anyone who captures a confirmed alien on their Ring camera. You have until November 3rd to submit and if you are creative with a good hoax, you’ll also have a chance at a $500 Amazon Gift Card. Then, a woman from Minnesota declared giraffe feces from her trip to Kenya with US Customs. She claims that she planned to make a necklace with the poop. Finally, a recent study reveals that fewer people want to bike to work despite the investments of infrastructure that cities have created for cyclists along with the buying surge of electric bikes.
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Shop Talk looks at a Brookings Study that equates having a college degree with a longer life expectancy. Caught My Eye takes a trip to Disney for a wedgie on the Typhoon Lagoon water slide. Also, outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer, ditches its script logo in favor of block letters so Gen Z can read it. Ketchup developer, Henry John Heinz, is our Business Birthday.
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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova tells Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe to “just be quiet” regarding trans issues. Then, Cher is accused of kidnapping her son, Elijah Blue Allman. Allman’s estranged wife says Cher hired “kidnappers” to take her son from her and thwart any chance of reconciliation of the couple’s relationship. Also, Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is once again accused of sexual misconduct regarding male models during his tenure at the head of the retailer. Finally, John reveals the answers to last month’s Criterion Pick That Flick.
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Shop Talk reveals that over 80% of the companies that have required workers back to the office full-time, have increased company revenues, higher productivity, and higher employee retention rates. It appears that the days of remote-only work are coming to an end and 2024 promises to see workplaces more like we remember pre-pandemic. Caught My Eye asks if “gays can smell other gays?” and how Liberace became the Queen of Las Vegas. Founder of Toys “R” Us, Charles Philip Lazarus is our Business Birthday.
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A new survey from Canada ranks the US States and DC in terms of petty behavior. Most of the results centered around relationships and the pettiest state was a surprise. But first, LEGO toy brand needs to revise its plan to make their blocks out of petroleum-based ABS plastics. Then, NFTs—Non-Fungible Tokens—are considered worthless in today’s market.
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Shop Talk covers steps that Finland believes will lead to a happier life. For six years Finland has been ranked as the “happiest country on earth.” Caught My Eye announces that the first painting Bob Ross completed on TV is going up for auction and could fetch $10 million! Also, Hilton Hotel boss, Carl Nassetta announces the most important item of concern for guests, and it is not what you may think. Co-founder of Costco, Jeffrey Brotman is our Business Birthday. It’s Criterion Month on The Focus Group. Listen along during our Deep Discount segment for your chance to win a Criterion Collection movie.
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Producer and Director John Waters was honored with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame last week. Waters honored his parents at the event for their support during his acceptance speech. Then, Palm Springs is reconsidering its AIDS Memorial statue that looks like an anus, and the Senate loosened its dress code to accommodate Senator Fettermen of PA. Finally, it’s Criterion Month on TFG Unbuttoned. Listen for your chance to win on Pick that Flick.
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Shop Talk this week looks at the importance of LGBTQ aging seniors having early and upfront discussions regarding care and retirement. Caught My Eye finds flamingos as far north as Ohio and one person who is using all his extra money on buying incandescent bulbs. Also, margarine perfector Carleton Ellis is our Business Birthday. It’s Criterion Month on The Focus Group. Listen along during our Deep Discount segment for your chance to win a Criterion Collection movie.
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A same-sex Kentucky couple denied a marriage license from the county clerk, Kim Davis, has their day in court. Then, Grindr loses half its workforce when the company told them to return to the office. And the new owner of the Brady Bunch house says even though the house is not operational, she views it as art. Finally, it’s Criterion Month on TFG Unbuttoned. Listen for your chance to win on Pick that Flick.
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Shop Talk this week looks at recruiter bias when it comes to interviewing and hiring entrepreneurs for traditional workplace roles. Caught My Eye announces that Cher will release her first Christmas Album and a $4 thrift store painting turns out to be a couple of hundred-thousand-dollar N.C. Wyeth find. Also, famed backpack inventor and innovator, David Kelty, is our Business Birthday. It’s Criterion Month on The Focus Group. Listen along during our Deep Discount segment for your chance to win a Criterion Collection movie.
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A NYC-based writer talks about how he has changed his demeanor and appearance based on the rise in anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the USA. Then, a mom is suing Peleton claiming the bike fell on her son and killed him instantly after he tried to use it for leverage to get up off the floor. Finally, a young lad in Germany finds an 1800-year-old rare coin in the sandbox. And its Criterion Month on TFG Unbuttoned. Listen for your chance to win on Pick that Flick.
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Shop Talk this week looks at eight things you should follow for a happier, longer, healthier life. Caught My Eye looks at Scientology objecting to “right to repair” on e-meters. Also, famed LGBTQ owned furniture brand, Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams, calls it quits only two years after having been sold to a family run equity firm. The co-inventor of the barcode, Norman Woodland ,is our Business Birthday. It’s Criterion Month on The Focus Group. Listen along during our Deep Discount segment for your chance to win a Criterion Collection movie.
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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.
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Shop Talk this week looks at three things you can do to seize opportunities and bring yourself some luck. Caught My Eye looks at the rise of the single feature phone with Gen Z. Also, Will Levis of the Titans gets a lifetime contract with Hellman’s Mayo. Why mayonnaise? He likes it in his coffee instead of cream. Our Business Birthday is Rowland H. Macy, founder of Macy’s Department Stores. But first, Tim and John reminisce about Bob Barker who died this past week at 99 years old.
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Eco-friendly paper and bamboo straws may have a chemical compound that is dangerous for humans. Scientists think the best replacement for single use plastic straws is stainless steel. Then, listeria invades the milkshake machine at a fast-food restaurant in Washington State killing three people. Finally, former Brazilian President Bolsonaro takes a page from Trump’s playbook and has trouble deciphering right from wrong.
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Shop Talk this week looks at how we can all benefit from employing a "back to school" mindset. Caught My Eye covers a ‘just the facts' death in NYC and the sale of Bazooka bubblegum. Our Business Birthday is Harry F. Guggenheim and reveals his contributions to air travel in the USA and the world.
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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.
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Shop Talk this week looks at a right-wing, anti-LGBTQ group led by Stephen Miller, that is suing Target over what they claim is loss of shareholder value due to selling PRIDE merch this June. Caught My Eye explores the latest in autonomous driving cars and people having sex in them. Also, a UK man bought a storage container for $100 and sold it to Elon Musk for $1 million. The container happened to have a famous Lotus Esprit of James Bond fame stored undercover. Our Business Birthday is Madonna, who is 65 today.
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The owner of an empty building lot in Connecticut is surprised to find a developer has built a $1.5 million home on it. The issue is now in the courts. Then, the Republican legislature in Indiana now requires schools to alert parents of children who want to be called by a name other than what is on their birth certificate—clearly directed at trans kids, simple nicknames also require a form. Finally, a woman leaves her 7-year-old French bulldog in a stroller at the Pittsburgh airport near the parking lot so she could catch her flight to a resort vacation.
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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.
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Exposure to extreme heat impacts EV batteries when it comes to their overall life and performance, something drivers should be aware of. Then, the Biden Administration reinstated the ban on manufacturing incandescent bulbs originally enacted under the Bush Administration. (Trump famously accused LED bulbs of making him look orange!) Finally, a Chinese Zoo is accused of using a person dressed as a Malayan sun bear in its exhibit. The zoo denies the charge.
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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.
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A San Diego Library gets help from the community when two anti-LGBTQ parents checked-out every book featured on the Pride display, intending to never return them. They demanded the library also remove all LGBTQ titles on the shelves. Their effort backfired beautifully. Then, a movie theater in NJ called the police on a mother who brought her autistic son into the bathroom, yelling at her that the bathroom was not trans. The mother is suing. Finally, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttieg has announced a new rule that requires airlines to make bathrooms more accessible for people with disabilities.
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Shop Talk this week looks at ten things you should never buy new. Caught My Eye introduces us to “GayWater,” and gold coins expected to bring in millions, found in Kentucky and are readied for auction. Our Business Birthday salutes the founder of Tyson Foods, John W. Tyson.
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One of this summer’s blockbuster movies, “Barbie," is driving conservatives crazy. They just can’t seem to agree as to why. Then, US House Representative from Wisconsin, Mark Pocan, is tired of the bigotry against LGBTQ+ people in Congress and took to the floor with a fiery speech. Finally, what states order the most take-out food? The results will surprise you.
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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.
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Darcelle was the world’s oldest working Drag Queen when she died last year at 92 in Oregon. To honor her and her years of community service to the people of Portland, the city is naming a public plaza Darcelle Plaza. But first, a woman in Key West Florida is challenging men-only, clothing optional resorts, for not allowing women. Then, Beekman 1802 selects Mrs. Potato Head as their spokesperson for their new skincare product.
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Shop Talk this week looks at the difficulties LGBTQ small businesses encounter when looking for financing. Caught My Eye covers a lawsuit out of Canada where the thumbs-up emoji was ruled to be considered a “yes” where contracts are involved. Also, a group of cannabis loving cyclists formed in VA called Bike Buds. Our Business Birthday is flamboyant exercise guru Richard Simmons who turns 75.
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London LGBTQ club Adonis has made it known to all patrons that everyone is welcome and instituted a “no circuit gays” rule. Then, Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer tells us that take-out is transactional and does not require a tip. Finally, Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo, has created people manned check-out locations for customers that may want or crave social interaction. The program has expanded and proved very popular with the elderly population.
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Shop Talk this week looks at the man who made Chia Pets and The Clapper part of our American culture—Joseph Pedott. Caught My Eye looks at the rebirth of the 80’s perm for men and a vintage recipe box found at a thrift store filled with comfort food from days past. Our Business Birthday is the inventor of Jeno’s Pizza Rolls and Chun King prepared Chinese food, Jeno Paulucci.
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Mega retailer Costco, is taking a page from Netflix and cracking down on people who share memberships without paying. Also, a janitor ruins 20 years of research at an RPI lab, resulting in a million-dollar lawsuit. Finally, Lady Di’s infamous black sheep sweater hits the auction block this summer and is expected to fetch at least $80K.
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Shop Talk this week looks at the LGBTQ movies most searched for in each of the 50 states. Caught My Eye covers a toy recall, the demise of a Good Humor favorite and reclaiming water in space. Our Business Birthday is the My Pillow guy, Mike Lindell.
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A fake priest is brought into a restaurant in California to get “work confessions” from employees. The restaurant has been fined $140K by the government. But first, PRIDE across America sees support remaining steady with few brands canceling support due to the rash of anti-LGBTQ initiatives. Banana Republic goes back to their safari roots with a new campaign.
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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.
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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.
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Silent Film expert and founder of Undercrank Productions, Ben Model joins us to talk about the importance and joy of silent movies. Caught My Eye explores how people think about cyclists wearing helmets, and Ben & Jerry’s has stopped advertising on Twitter due to all the unmonitored hate language on the platform.
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Target continues to be a target for both the conservative and LGBTQ+ communities regarding the way the retailer handled their Pride merchandise kerfuffle. Then, GLAAD releases new survey results that reveal even greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ people than the media would lead us to believe. Finally, a retro type of digital camera where you must wait 24 hours to see your pictures is something that takes us back to the old days of waiting for the prints.
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The US Postal Service released the top cities and top states that accounted for the 5,300 dog bites to letter carriers last year. Caught My Eye covers the recent banning of the Bible from schools in parts of Utah. A consequence of the 2022 Utah law that said children should not be exposed to violence or sexual issues. Brooks Stevens who had his design sense on many iconic US products of the 20th Century is our Business Birthday. In our Road to Pride Segment, David Johns of the National Black Justice Coalition is our guest.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs is claiming racial discrimination against distributor Diageo for not properly marketing his Ciroc Vodka and DeLeon Tequila. Then, your co-workers are getting a minimum of a week off each year if they are smoking during the day at work. Finally, Air New Zealand is weighing passengers to help with fuel costs and better gauging plane loads with an eye on safety.
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Caught My Eye reveals that 20% of US men prefer to sit when doing number 1. Also, the last newsstand in Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station has stopped selling newspapers. John Ringling is our business birthday this week. Ringling is one of the 5 brothers that started the Ringling Brothers Circus and went on to buy every traveling circus in America, including Barnum and Bailey. Our Road to Pride segment visits with OutRight International.
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Target stores have had to remove their PRIDE displays in some areas due to a vocal anti-LGBTQ minority. Then, Amanda Gorman, who delivered her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at the Biden/Harris Inauguration had her poem taken out of circulation at a Miami elementary school based on a one parent protest. Finally, after 18 years a pair of the famed Ruby Slippers worn by Judy Garland in the Wizard of OZ were recovered in Minnesota. The shoes, one of four pairs that exist, were stolen from a museum and have a value pegged in the $3.5 million range.
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Shop Talk covers the graduation speech from a Harvard Happiness Expert that tells graduates that two pieces of advice they have heard are terrible. Caught My Eye covers the potential demise of AM radio in vehicles and a trans student forced to miss graduation due to dress code. Harry Reese, inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup is our Business Birthday this week. Also, the second Road to Pride series this week features The Trevor Project.
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Miller-Lite beer is targeted by the right for a “woke” campaign to honor Women’s History Month. Though the campaign is two months old, a conservative group is suggesting a boycott of the brand. Then, a couple in PA got caught up in the bankruptcy of Bed, Bath and Beyond. They had a baby registry there and can no longer reach anyone in customer service regarding out-of-stock products that were purchased. They may lose upwards of $1,000. Finally, Oscar Mayer is changing the name of the Wienermobile to the Frankmobile in honor of the new hotdog recipe this summer.
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Shop Talk looks at a method Bill Gates employs to find out how well you may know a topic. Caught My Eye covers the stripper recession and an update on an old homophobe. Frederick Jones, inventor of the portable refrigeration systems, the snow mobile, and many other items is our Business Birthday this week. Also, the first segment in our Road to Pride series this week features Amhir Hidalgo, Senior Development Director at Centerlink.
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Recent college grads have a starting salary expectation beyond reality according to a recent study—they have inflated their worth by as much as $30K and have starting salary expectations in the $85K range. Then, Robert Lachky, former brand manager at Bud Light, says his 20 years of brand building to make the beer number one in sales was dismantled in about a week. Finally, a lawsuit about a hot McNugget that burned a child’s leg is making its way through the courts.
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Shop Talk looks at the health concerns regarding an epidemic of loneliness. Caught My Eye covers a failed rocket launch of cremated remains and a new boycott of Bud Light from gay bars in Chicago. Edward Porter Williams, co-founder of Sherwin-Williams Paints is our Business Birthday.
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A mystery in Old Bridge, NJ has yet to be solved—who dumped over 300 pounds of pasta along a creek in the town, spurring a social media frenzy. Then, conservative Montana lawmakers are going full steam ahead on an anti-drag bill that could threaten the likes of Lady Gaga, Shakespeare plays, and Halloween. Finally, have you noticed the disappearance of limos on the streets? In the last decade the limo has been replaced by the non-descript large black SUV.
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Shop Talk looks at the 1993 LGB March on Washington. How have things changed in 30 years? Caught My Eye celebrates Pride merchandise for sale at 100 Tennessee Kroger stores and a sperm donor is asked to take a break. Ron Popiel, “inventor of everything” through his company Ronco, is our business birthday this week. You remember Veg-O-Matic, Mr. Microphone, and the Bedazzler.
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Automakers are listening to drivers who are pushing back against the many touch screens that have overtaken the vehicle dashboard. Look for buttons to make a comeback to turn on the basics like a radio or heat. But first, the live audio app, Clubhouse, has laid off staff and is looking to reboot in their quest for relevancy. Then, guess which airline was voted worst in the USA last year? You may be surprised at what airline finished in the number two spot behind Delta.
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Shop Talk looks at the one mantra that helps Apple’s Tim Cook deal with business critique. Caught My Eye uncovers a Roman bust found in a Texas Goodwill and Miller HighLife beer gets trashed in Belgian. Apparently, the authorities thought the beer was mislabeled “champagne.” Michele Ferrero, inventor of Nutella and owner of TicTacs and Ferrero Roche, is our Business Birthday this week.
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$200K worth of dimes are stolen from a shipment of coins destined for Florida. The driver had left the US Mint in Philadelphia with $750K worth of dimes, parked to rest overnight, then thieves made off with the stash. So far, no charges have been filed. Then, a mother is asked to pick-up after her child makes a mess on the airplane. The husband tweeted his anger and did not receive the response he would have liked. Finally, after 25 years, Netflix is stopping its DVD by mail service.
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Shop Talk looks at the Dylan Mulvaney controversy surrounding Bud Light. Caught My Eye covers a new tourism campaign for the Capital of Saskatchewan. “Show us your Regina” was not received well and the campaign has been scratched. Also, a rock and mineral museum in Bethel, Maine is offering up to $25K for a piece of a meteorite that fell early this month. Ole Evinrude, inventor of the first commercially successful outboard motor, is our business birthday this week.
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A travel advisory for the State of Florida has been issued for LGBTQ people thinking of heading to the Sunshine State. #EqualityFlorida issued the warning in response to the many hateful anti-LGBTQ laws and policies that the state has enacted. Then, still in Florida, a teacher is fired for having his student write their own obits right before an active shooter drill. Finally, New York City has a new Rat Czar to help control the out-of-control rat population.
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Starbucks has a new drink that has got people running. It’s coffee with extra virgin olive oil, called an Oleato. (The coffee acts as a stimulant for your bowels while the olive oil is a relaxant.) Then, the Boston City Council is trying to outlaw small liquor bottles known as nips, minis, or shooters to combat alcoholism and litter. Finally, the famous white Saturday Night Fever suit worn by John Travolta goes on the auction block this month and is expected to fetch at least 200K.
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Shop Talk covers a smart move by Disney to counter Gov. DeSantis and his anti-Disney campaign. Also, a simple tip to help make you a better presenter. Caught My Eye looks at the Russian reluctance to buy Chinese made cars, but due to sanctions made by the West, it leaves the Russian car buying public with very few options. Also, a young boy donates his tonsils to help train cadaver dogs. Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway, is our Business Birthday this week. Happy 72nd!
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Teens impacted by book bans have their say thanks to the efforts of the Brooklyn Public Library and their program called #BooksUnbanned. Then, be on the lookout for “cultured meat,” that will be grown in a lab. The idea behind cultured meat is to lessen the impact on the environment caused by raising livestock for food. The mammoth meatball makes its debut this month in Holland, but it is not ready for prime time. Finally, a woman loses her AirPods on a flight and was able to track them to a vendor that works for the airline.
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Shop Talk explores the Enneagram personality test that places people in one of seven categories. Caught My Eye reveals the camera that John Glenn took to space in 1962 to take the first photograph in space. Also, the limited-edition Girl Scout cookie, Raspberry Rally, was the first cookie the scouts ever made available online—then the cookie sold-out fast and left a lot of people upset. Oscar Mayer, the founder of Oscar Mayer meats, is our Business Birthday this week. Don’t forget our Sponsor Deep Discount is having a Spring Site-wide Sale!
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A parent in Utah challenges a new law that wants all books, the mention sex, banned from the Davis School libraries. The parent who filed the complaint said that she would like the Bible included in the ban since it mentions incest, masturbation, rape, fellatio, and countless other “pornographic” passages. The school system is reviewing the request. Then, an original, unopened, iPhone from 2007 fetches 55K at auction. Finally, New Mexico Fish and Game is looking for college grads that would like to crawl into bear dens and remove cubs. For what? The article and job description did not say.
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Shop Talk looks at some challenges that LGBTQ people may encounter as part of growing older. Caught My Eye reveals alternative state names and Apple gets an F in customer service. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex and Tudor watches, is our Business Birthday this week. Don’t forget our sponsor Deep Discount is having a Spring site-wide Sale!
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Eastern Oregon residents feel their conservative values are more attuned to Western Idaho and would like to redraw the state lines. President Biden reverses the color scheme for Air Force One to the blue and white from the Kennedy Administration. (The former guy picked a handsome color palette; it was not feasible due to heat displacement according to the Air Force.) Finally, read the small print when signing a release for a photo shoot. A woman who had a simple headshot taken now sees her picture showing up in some embarrassing advertising.
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Shop Talk relays that what people miss most in retirement is human connection. Caught My Eye sees the end to the Las Vegas All-You-Can-Eat buffet and SunnyD goes adult. Beto Perez, the creator of ZUMBA, is our business birthday this week. Happy 53rd to Beto! Tim and John decide maybe a Dancing to the 80’s could be the new health craze.
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The DMZ separating North and South Korea has been untouched by humans for the most part and has turned into a wildlife haven. Google has mapped out areas of the forbidden zone and found many endangered species are thriving in this protected environment. The Hershey’s Chocolate Company is under the threat of a boycott for including a trans woman on a limited-edition candy bar in Canada in honor of International Women’s Day. Finally, nonbinary job seekers and employees believe their use of they/them pronouns is hurting job opportunities when applying for jobs or working within their current position.
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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
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Pride Flags will no longer be allowed in some municipalities as new laws take effect. Then, the world’s oldest person at 122, probably lived a long life due to these three things. Finally, a carny in Jersey is fined for big balls.
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Shop Talk dispenses 10 pieces of well-worn life advice based on an NPR story. Caught My Eye covers the canals of Venice that seem to be drying up and a Tiffany/Nike sneaker collaboration. Pete Rozelle is our business birthday this week. Rozelle was the youngest commissioner in NFL history when appointed in 1960 and he totally revamped the game of football giving us the Super Bowl and Monday Night Football.
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Heinz Ketchup is looking for Elvis Francois who survived 24 days at sea with a bottle of ketchup, garlic powder, and stock cubes. Heinz would like to give Francois a boat! Then, we find out what happens to clothing made for championship teams that do not win the final game or championship. The NFL made clothing for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, but while the Chiefs clothing will stay here, the Eagles clothing will head overseas thanks to non-profit group, Good360. Finally, a smart Girl Scout sells out her supply of cookies at WeHo LGBTQ bars.
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Shop Talk covers the latest business trend labeled Resenteeism. Essentially it is staying in a place or job where you do not want to be. Caught My Eye reveals that penises are getting bigger fast. Also, a woodpecker hides 700 lbs. of nuts in a home. Robert Wadlow is our Business Birthday this week. Wadlow was the world’s tallest human when he died and worked in PR and Advertising for several shoe and clothing brands.
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The Proud Boys continue their anti-LGBTQ campaign of hate. The sad part now is that they are arming themselves at events geared toward children. Then, McDonald's included a same-sex couple in their Super Bowl ad and few people seemed to notice. Finally, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was robbed of its catalytic converter during a stay in Las Vegas. Thieves are looking for the platinum in the part which sells for about $1000 an ounce.
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Shop Talk covers some of the highs and lows of this year’s Super Bowl advertising. Caught My Eye enlightens us about pearl jewelry for men and lube by the barrel. Bruce Gordon is our Business Birthday this week. Gordon was a former executive at Verizon and headed the NAACP for two years. Happy 77th Bruce Gordon.
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A female gibbon caged alone in a zoo in Japan gets pregnant. Then, Atlantis Cruise Events releases a new social media policy to cut down on people posting adult content from the ship. Finally, MedMen, once the darling of cannabis with a value of $1.7 billion, is now trading at less than 4 cents a share from a high of $8. Over supply, illegal sales, and high taxes have hurt the industry overall.
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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.
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Florida’s Desantis continues his assault on LGBTQ people and according to a recent Williams Institue study. 56 percent of LGBTQ parents surveyed said they were considering leaving Florida over concerns about how the new law may impact their children and family. Another 17 percent said they had already taken steps to do so. Also, Amazon is sunsetting its Amazon Smile charity program this month and we look at the dietary habits of Elvis.
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Shop Talk reveals the one skill that you should employ if you want to be a great leader. Caught My Eye answers the question as to what happens to decommissioned ships and looks at software that tracks your work efficiency. The creator of the Miracle Mop, Joy Mangano, is our business birthday.
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Consumers have filed a lawsuit against the makers of Fireball Whiskey. Allegedly, the little bottles of Fireball whiskey do not contain whiskey, but a malt beverage with whiskey flavoring. Then, Sheetz Convenience Marts are coming under scrutiny for their “smile policy” that forbids placing people with broken, missing, or discolored teeth from working on the front-line greeting customers. Finally, Oklahoma is the latest state to go after drag queens for performing in public venues. The proposed bill would fine a performer up to $20,000- and two-years jail time.
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Shop Talk expands on an 85-year-old Harvard study on happiness and recommends these 4 simple practices each week to make us all happier. Caught My Eye explores the difference between European and American cashiers. Also, a pristine low mileage 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is found in a Michigan garage and promises to bring in quite a bit of money at auction. The creator of Pac-Man, Toru Iwatani, is our Business Birthday.
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China is regulating tattoos labeling them as immoral, western, and not in keeping with Confucian Societal norms. But first, over 70% of advertised direct-to-consumer medications have a low therapeutic value versus what is currently on the market. Finally, the Canadian Girl Guides drop the category of Brownie and will now call members Embers.
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Shop Talk covers three stories about the cancellation of Ronzoni’s Pastina, female M&M’s and Martha Stewart’s ode to Dry January with Tito’s Vodka. Caught My Eye reveals some Star Wars toys that may be worth a fortune. Check your attic! Also, a Penn State professor, Sam Richards, encourages straight men to watch gay porn to see if they may be bisexual. The same class also teaches females how to urinate standing up. The inventor of barbed wire, Joseph Glidden, is our Business Birthday.
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One Million Moms are up in arms about a TurboTax commercial that shows a same sex marriage. If you blinked, you’d miss it, but this is on the radar for the religious righteous. Then, a Polish town that passed anti-LGBT legislation creating a LGBT Free-Zone has reversed their decision when they realized they would lose funding from the EU. Finally, Japan is offering Tokyo residents an incentive to move to the less populated regions of the country.
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UPenn Professor and author, Peter S. Fader, is our guest on Shop Talk. Peter is the Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School and his expertise centers around the analysis of behavioral data to understand and forecast customer shopping/purchasing activities. His latest book, The Customer-Base Audit, encourages marketers to put the customer first for success. Caught My Eye looks at the country of Turkey’s name change and a new documentary about Miss Cleo. Laurens Hammond, inventor of the Hammond Organ, is our Business Birthday.
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Out and Advocate magazines come under a new LGBTQ managed entity called Equal Pride. Leadership says a focus on the underserved and GenZ LGBTQ audience will be a priority. Louisiana is going to require a government issued ID to access online porn. Finally, a couple rented a Tesla during the recent cold snap that gripped most of the lower 48 and learned the pitfalls of EV ownership in weather extremes.
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Shop Talk shares a recent study that highlights six mid-sized cities that LGBTQ people should consider for retirement. Caught My Eye looks at people who have died in 2022 that while not celebrities, certainly deserve notice. Esther Snyder, co-founder of the famous burger chain In and Out Burger, is our Business Birthday.
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Welcome to 2023! This week we look at the increase of same sex married couples in the USA and then discuss the reusable grocery bag. If you are not using your reusable bag over 7,000 times, the environmental impact is questionable. Finally, a Trump Super Store in Myrtle Beach, SC continues to do well since opening last year.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Tim and John pull some favorite interviews from their 2011 Holiday Special. Join The Focus Group as they welcome The Fabulous Beekman Boys, Preppy Legend Lisa Birnbach, Actor Taylor Negron, and the Butch Baker David Arrick. Holiday tunes from Crooner Michael Richard Kelly, musician Tom Adams, and concert and cabaret artist, Eddie Bruce, add to the festive occasion. Please enjoy!
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Happy Holidays! Tim and John reach back into the Holiday Special vault from 2010 to bring you this week’s TFG Unbuttoned. Career Coach Andrew Giuliani joins the party, and we host a Manhattan tasting test. Crooner Michael Richard Kelly, and famed pianist Tom Adams, provide a festive landscape with song. Enjoy!
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Shop Talk covers a CNBC story about LGBTQ workplace and consumer acceptance. Caught My Eye reveals a huge aquarium that collapses in Berlin, Germany causing much damage and the death of exotic fish in the lobby of a Radisson Hotel. Also, find out how to say acai and we reveal the most mispronounced word of 2022. Jim Rose, co-founder of the Jim Rose Circus Show of Oddities, is our Business Birthday. Happy 66th Jim!
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As the Covid virus has another spike in China, there has been a run on canned peaches. Many people think the peaches have some sort of medicinal effect on taming the virus—which they don’t. Then, an anti-LGBTQ billboard arrives in Richmond, VA. Angry residents of the progressive Carytown neighborhood made quick work at removing it. Finally, there is a warning about lead in dark chocolate, but don’t worry.
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Shop Talk triggers John and Tim to talk about the importance and nuance of the phone call versus text or email. Caught My Eye announces the end of the restaurant bear in Albania, and we remember George Newall, one of the creators of Schoolhouse Rock, who just died. Gizmondo executive—Tim kept saying Gizmodo, but it is Gizmondo—who was supposed to put Sony and Nintendo out of business, Stefan Eriksson is our Business Birthday.
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Indonesia is poised to criminalize sex and cohabitation before marriage for residents and tourists. Some in the government are protesting the state’s legislation of morality, but it looks like it will pass and become law. Then, France is limiting—or forbidding—some short hop commercial jet travel when a train will suffice to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. Finally, an update on a story we covered in the early summer. Hertz wrongly accused hundreds of people of “stealing cars” and in many cases people were jailed, lost jobs, houses, and thousands of dollars in legal fees. In most cases Hertz was wrong and must now pay a %168 million in settlements.
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Author Erin McHugh joins Tim and John to talk all things Pickleball. “Pickleball is Life” is Erin’s 31st book and she tells us she had a lot of fun writing this one. But first, VW in Italy may want to re-think their social media handle and a Lake Elmo, MN library gets a book back after 47 years. The creator of Hello Kitty, Shintaro Tsuji, is our Business Birthday. Happy 95th! Shintaro!
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A recent UK study suggests that we need to be extra diligent in cleaning our hands when using the self-checkout at a store. Apparently, the area is full of bacteria including fecal matter. Then, despite all the press and popularity of electric vehicles, in the last 10 years they have only saved 2.5 days’ worth of gasoline in the USA. Finally, Merriam-Webster revealed the word of the year for 2022: Gaslighting.
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Shop Talk shares some tips on how to spend and acquire less. Hint: know the difference between need and want. Caught My Eye announces that department store Macy’s has broken ties with The Salvation Army this holiday season. Also, discover the secret hidden in the Swiss chocolate brand Toblerone’s logo. Angier “Angie” Biddle Duke, America’s youngest ambassador and bon vivant is our business birthday.
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Celebrate your fandom with Star Trek Spirits. Purchase vodka or rye whiskey in custom bottles to match the iconic Romulan Ale first featured in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” But first, learn what states have the highest and lowest consumer credit scores and the importance of checking yours each year for accuracy. Also, The Freemasons are allowing women to join the male only group if they initially joined as men. Women who transitioned to men are also eligible, but women who classify as female are not allowed. Very confusing release from the world’s oldest secret society.
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Shop Talk covers a UK study that investigates reducing the work week by a day, reducing hours while keeping pay the same. Anecdotally, everyone who has tried it likes it. Difficult to do with some service jobs of course. Caught My Eye looks at an old fort that just sold off the coast of England and the percentage of Americas that have not experienced snow. Gwynne Shotwell, President, and COO of Space X is our Business Birthday. Happy 59th Gwynne.
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The NYC Metropolitan Transit Authority is celebrating the release of Dolly Parton’s Greatest Hits Collection—Diamonds and Rhinestones—by issuing a special MetroCard. All you NYC Dolly fans be on the lookout. But first, a Catholic cemetery in Ohio erased the date of when a gay couple legally married from a tombstone. While the cemetery leadership later apologized, they still did not address how such a thing could happen. Finally, British Virgin Atlantic airlines has instituted a relaxed dress code that allows flight crews to dress in clothing that best represents them and allows for their preferred pronouns on name badges.
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Shop Talk discusses four unexpected perks of a remote workforce. Caught My Eye looks at the $10 monthly membership fee that Planet Fitness says after 30 years they will not change. Also, a new crop of toys including #LiteBrite and a spinning top are inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame. Charles Dawson Butler, voice actor for more than 97 animated characters, is our Business Birthday.
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The famed baker in Colorado that went to the Supreme Court over not wanting to make a cake for a same-sex wedding is now embroiled in a lawsuit regarding a gender transition cake. Is there only one bakery in Colorado? Then, climbers from the Pink Summits visibility campaign place a Rainbow and Ukrainian flag on top of Putin Peak in Kyrgyzstan to protest Putin’s anti-LGBTQ legislation and regime. Finally, the USPS suggests you not use the blue mailboxes for sending holiday gifts of value—they can be targeted by thieves.
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Shop Talk discusses the three tests Apple uses in hiring for certain roles. Caught My Eye reveals Queen Elizabeth’s friendship with Tom Cruise. Also, a French national posted about a fake country on social media and it has gone viral. Be sure to put Listenbourg on your list when you next head to Europe! Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, is our Business Birthday.
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The Donut Hole in Tulsa was firebombed for hosting a drag queen art show— the second time this month that the shop has been vandalized. Bible verses and hateful rhetoric were left on neighboring businesses. Then, A Kroger store in Arkansas settles with two employees that claimed their religious rights were violated because they had to wear an apron with a “rainbow heart on it.” Finally, McDonald’s McRib takes a page out of rock and roll stars who kinda say they are on a farewell tour only to show up next year.
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Shop Talk uncovers a Michael Jackson Suzuki scooter TV ad from the 80’s. Caught My Eye honors the recent death of Jules Bass of Rankin/Bass and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer fame. Also, a keen art historian discovers that a Mondrian art piece has been hanging upside down for decades. Herman Fisher, co-founder of Fisher-Price Toys, is our Business Birthday.
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Greenpeace has alerted us that less than 5% of global plastics are being recycled and it will only get worse going forward. Then, a recent study shows that US States controlled by liberal legislatures generally have populations with longer lifespans than their Republican controlled counterparts. Finally, Virgin Australia is running a lottery for anyone who books or gets stuck in a middle seat—you can win an adventurous helicopter excursion, first class upgrades, a million Velocity points, or luxury travel and other perks.
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Shop Talk discusses the one thing that CEO Doug Hirsch of GoodRX does that gives him the best ideas. Caught My Eye exposes a little-known illness related to male orgasms. Also, Dolly Parton has been quietly funding black school bands and other children’s causes for many years and often demands no publicity. Dolly is a national treasure. Joseph Hanson, Inventor of the Hansom Cab, and Founder of the still published Builder Magazine, is our business birthday.
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Is there a correlation between negative Amazon reviews of Yankee Candles with “no smell” and the rise of Covid infections? Many on social media think so. Then the right wing wants to ban all drag in Idaho from the public square. Yet another anti-LGBTQ legislative action that wants to codify hate and some Americans think it’s OK. Finally, heritage brand, Wonder bread, wants to remind us that it is still around by putting a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Shop Talk discusses the decline in productivity in America for the first time since such indices have been tracked. Is it real or perceived? Caught My Eye exposes a loophole that same-sex Chinese nationals have found to obtain marriage licenses in Utah. Also, look for the latest Halloween decoration—Empty Soul Girl on a Swing. Ron Joyce, co-founder of Tim Hortons, is our Business Birthday.
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Russia has put out anti-American propaganda films warning citizens about LGBTQ same-sex marriages, Black American privilege, and Vegans. This is all done in an effort to stop the massive migration of people trying to leave Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. Then, Lindt wins a lawsuit against Lidl for trademark infringement against its chocolate bunny. Finally, check-out the 17-foot Cheeto sculpture in Cheadle, Alberta if you happen to be in the area before Nov. 4th.
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The Focus Group will be back next week with some shiny new content. This week, we take a trip back to the SiriusXM days, with an in-studio visit by Tim Gunn. Wikipedia says, “he is an American author, academic, and television personality.” Tim and John would add, he’s exactly what you've seen on Project Runway—a true gentleman and an amazing mentor. He even got to handle Tim’s List during his visit.
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The Focus Group is on hiatus this week, which is the perfect time to visit a favorite past guest interview—the legendary Dick Cavett. Host of “The Dick Cavett Show” on ABC from 1968 to 1975 and on public television from 1977 to 1982, he is also the co-author of four books, has appeared on Broadway, and has made guest appearances in movies and TV shows. His latest book is, Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic Moments, and Assorted Hijinks.
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Shop Talk discusses the business acumen of former Apple leader, Steve Jobs. Caught My Eye discovers that a newscaster covering Hurricane Ian used a reservoir tip condom to protect her mic from the elements. Also, as of January 1, 2023, jaywalking will no longer be a crime in California. Famed moonshiner, Popcorn Sutton, is our business birthday.
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Candy company, M&M, is introducing a limited-edition purple peanut character. They are denying that it has anything to do with the controversy surrounding the changes they made to the green character. We wonder who is that invested in what the various characters look like and what they are wearing. Then, NFL fans get introduced to Boy Butter, a gay centric lubricant. Finally, a manure statue of climate change denier Senator Johnson of Wisconsin is traveling around the state to bring attention to the issue.
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Shop Talk discusses Mark Cuban’s worst career advice. Caught My Eye covers a mistake at Honda where workers in Ohio were overpaid for bonuses and now Honda—worth $42 billion—wants their money back. Also, a woman in Ireland swallows 55 batteries and needs surgery to remove them. Thomas Crapper of plumbing fame is our Business Birthday.
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Book banning has gone into overdrive as conservative activists continue their assault on all things LGBTQ and race with a record number of books being banned 2022. Franzia Wine has teamed up with BARK to create matching box wine costumes for you and man’s best friend. Finally, vegan purveyor Beyond Meat’s leader, Doug Ramsey bites off man’s nose in the heat of an argument over a Subaru bumping a Bronco in Arkansas. A vegan and a Subaru head to a Razorbacks Game… Sounds like the start of a good joke—stay tuned!
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Shop Talk looks at ways to combat doubt and find your personal and professional attributes that give you strength and confidence. Caught My Eye looks at elective surgery for men who want to be taller. Also Fred Franzia, the guy behind Trader Joe’s Two-Buck Chuck dies. The co-founder of Abercrombie & Fitch, Ezra Fitch, is our Business Birthday.
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After Putin and his troops got their butt-kicked last week by the Ukrainians he was not fazed as he opened a new Ferris wheel in Moscow. “The biggest and nothing like it in Europe,” Putin declared as it broke down the next day. Google wrongly deposits 250K into a user’s bank account. How do you let them know? Finally, a veteran’s old age home in Taiwan rethinks and apologizes for hiring an overzealous stripper for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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Shop Talk looks at luck as being a part of life that we should recognize and accept. Caught My Eye involves a Southwest Airline pilot who did not want to receive NSFW airdropped images and a cruise ship that will be scrapped before its first voyage. The first woman to lead a major airline, Colleen Barrett, is our Business Birthday.
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Drag Kids was a costume and lip sync event that was supposed to take place during Boise Pride. Unfortunately, some right-wing extremists felt it was the sexualization of children and companies and organizers had to regroup. Shame on the companies that bowed to the pressure by the Republicans and pulled back their Pride funding. Then, retailers like Gap and Kohl’s are employing a strategy known as “pack and hold.” The plan is to store unsold inventory to sell next year rather than taking huge discounts or write-offs. Finally, a large Roman phallus is uncovered in Spain.
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Shop Talk looks at the “negative lumping effect.” Caught My Eye reveals some of the props that Mark Hamill has collected over the years from the Star Wars movie franchise. Also, a California assisted living facility serves some patients dish soap thinking it was juice. Inventor of the flat-bottom paper bag, Luther Crowell, is our Business Birthday.
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Drag Legend, Varla Jean Merman, slipped on a tic-tac and broke her kneecap while performing last week at P-Town’s Crown and Anchor. Varla took it in stride as she was pumped full of morphine for her ride to a hospital in Hyannis. Fox News was critical of Prince Harry’s large gas-guzzling SUV idling in the parking lot waiting for his arrival—but failed to notice that Harry’s huge SUV was an all-electric Audi e-Tron. Finally, next summer in 2024, a visitor center will open in next to The Stonewall Inn. While it continues to operate as a bar, the area around it was designated by former President Barack Obama in 2016 as the country’s first national monument to LGBTQ) rights.
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Shop Talk looks at the advent of Arizona Tea and a supposedly new trend of Quiet Quitting in the workplace. Caught My Eye warns New Yorkers that if they buy whipped cream, they must be at least 21 and may have to show an ID. Also, a recent study believes that dog and cat owners may take on the behaviors of their pets. Cat owners being more cautious and dog owners having more risky behavior. Bill DeWitt Jr. is our Business Birthday. Happy 81st to Dewitt who owns the St Louis Cardinals, US Playing Cards, and 63 Arby’s restaurants—among other things.
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A Grand Island, Nebraska school board has shuttered Saga, the 54-year-old high school newspaper, because it did not like recent content. The staff was reprimanded for using a writer’s preferred pronouns, covering PRIDE, and publishing an editorial against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law. So much for teaching free speech. Then, California is placing solar panels over canals to save water and energy. Dubbed Project Nexus, should it succeed in the perceived savings of water and money, expect hundreds of miles of canals in California to get the same system. Finally, the $1.34 billion lottery ticket winner has yet to come forward. They have a year to claim the prize, or the winnings go back to the lottery in July of 2023.
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Shop Talk looks at three food related business stories. Caught My Eye looks at a woman who has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court for being denied a FCANCER license plate. Also, a new book was just released about Crazy Eddie, the northeastern electronics giant, who was forever present on TV in the 80’s. James Lick, at one time the “Richest Man in California,” is our Business Birthday.
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Japan wants to increase tax revenue by encouraging the younger generation to drink more. Under a new national campaign, called “Sake Viva!”, the Japanese Government is accepting ideas on how to best launch a marketing campaign to increase alcohol sales and in effect, tax revenue. Cheers! Then, a visitor to Milwaukee gets caught on a draw bridge opening and falls to his death when he could no longer hold on. Finally, a Florida couple is arrested after having sex on the Ferris Wheel at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio.
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Shop Talk covers a prolific vet in Maryland that dispenses pet and home spun quotes and jokes on their sign. Caught My Eye has two stories hotel related. First, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer converts three rooms at a motel in Traverse City with an 80’s vibe that fits the blue-collar brand. Second, The Liberty Inn is for sale. It is New York City’s last “no-tell-motel.” The “boy-wonder” of drugstores, Justin Dart Sr., is our Business Birthday.
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Anti-LGBTQ hate surged online by 406% following the passage of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, that limits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, a new report finds. Hetrification is the act of bachelorette parties taking over gay safe spaces and it is not good according to a recent study. Finally, Fancy Feast cat food brand is sponsoring human dinners in NYC so cat owners can experience the texture, form, and flavor of what their favorite feline is enjoying.
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Tim has a scare while talking with John before the show. A Michigan RV camp only allows men with certain equipment—to foster a like-minded atmosphere. Newsmax hosts label the Biden’s 2 dogs as dirty, disheveled, and unpresidential. Finally, a former Facebook employee confirms that some of their ad metrics were inflated due to duplicate and fake accounts.
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Shop Talk looks at the recent alleged DUI scandal with Bruce Springsteen which had Jeep pulling their recent ad featuring The Boss. Then a story from Inc. Mag about a woman whose business was ruined by internet trolls. Guillermo González Camarena, color TV inventor, is our Business Birthday. Caught my eye looks at the dark side of the Chippendales and a man falls asleep and swallows one of his AirPods.
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Words have gotten people in trouble this week. The Director of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games had to resign for making disparaging remarks about women, and an employment ad for a museum in Indianapolis seeks a director who would maintain its core white art audience. When asked to clarify, the museum's chief executive said the use of “white” was intentional. Find out why and see if you agree. But first, there is a pet food shortage to add to paper towels, toilet paper, and bleach.
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Shop Talk covers Super Bowl 55 and the favorite spots from Tim and John as well as a few that missed the mark. Also, the top 5 LGBTQ TV spots from years past according to Mike Wilkie. James Edward Maceo West, microphone technology inventor, is our Business Birthday. He is also the son of one of the “human computers” featured in the movie Hidden Figures about the African American women that worked at NASA and got America into Space. Caught my eye looks at a preacher that can eliminate mildew by cursing it, thousands of generic viagra pills get stopped in Chicago, and check-out the books and music that went off copyright on January 1st. You will be surprised.
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President Erdogan of Turkey now declares that LGBTQ people do not exist. Turkey has cracked down on pro-LGBTQ protesters denouncing them as immoral and perverted. Then don't feed the feral chickens in Hawaii or face a $500 fine. How did they get there? Finally, China believes their male population—"little fresh meats“ is the term they use—is becoming too feminine and needs a dose of masculinity training. To combat the problem, the government wants to reform the physical education programs to butch up the boys!
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Shop Talk looks at The Serendipity Mindset, or luck, in business and career. Then, can you guess the most corrupt state in America? Calvin Schenkel, album cover designer, is our Business Birthday. Caught my eye looks at the new logo that GM unveiled last week, LEGO flowers, postal service delays, and the closing of Godiva stores.
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Cadbury Eggs is running a campaign in the UK that shows two men getting intimate with the ubiquitous gooey Cadbury Egg. Though the commercial will not air on networks, the LGBTQ hate group, One Million Moms is, all upset about the depiction of two men in love. Dr. Fauci says he was forbidden by the former administration to go on the Rachel Maddow Show because of the “way she handled things.” The truth and science? Finally, we all delighted in the Bernie Sander’s memes and we meet the lesbian who knitted the mittens.
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Shop Talk explores 10 British slang terms we should adopt when we travel to the UK or want to use here at home. Julia Morgan, a pioneering architect, is our Business Birthday. Caught my eye wonders how a man in Japan swallowed a toothpick. Hint—things did not come out well. Also, Bernard Spain, the holder of the copyright for the smiley face died in Philly last week.
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Golfer Justin Thomas is caught on live TV calling himself a gay slur when his misses a short putt. He apologized, but Ralph Lauren has dropped their sponsorship. A $20 bank note with a Del Monte sticker on it is poised to go for over 50K at an auction this month, and a Danish children’s cartoon about a man with a huge member has us wondering if such a show could air in the USA.
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Shop Talk explores the roles of makers and managers within an organization and how we can respect one another's time. Alfred Fuller, of Fuller Brush Fame, is our Business Birthday. Caught my eye looks at the confusion of a Capitol rioter photo tagged Via Getty and the movie Grease does not hold up well with a new generation.
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The Home of the Whopper is heading back to the archives to create an updated new logo, packaging, uniform, and store design. How about fixing the menu? Amazon takes flight and Patagonia stays true by selecting causes and issues that are clear and direct to their company’s brand mission.
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Welcome to 2021. Home Depot recalls 80,000 Mara ceiling fans built by Mara due to blades that may take flight. Tim and John found dark humor in the story. Then, GoDaddy pulls a not so nice holiday stunt to its employees and business is booming for wholesaler Books by the Foot as people continue to set-up “credibility bookshelves” for video conferences.
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Shop Talk looks at eleven 2020 trends we are tired of as the year comes to a close. For example, not every business meeting needs to be a Zoom call. Leonard B. Stern, the co-creator of Mad Libs, is our Business Birthday. Caught my eye covers the debate as to whether Mayor Pete is really the first openly LGBTQ member of a President's Cabinet and Christopher Walken shuns technology.
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Shop Talk looks at a recent article where Malcolm Gladwell tells us that Hamlet was wrong. We all need to “stop overthinking and start doing because none of us knows the future.” Then, the U.S. states with the most and least age bias when it comes to older workers is revealed. Yosemite Sam is our Business Birthday. Who knew that his real name is Samuel Michelangelo Rosenbaum? Caught my eye looks at the rising price of that ceramic Christmas tree, according to Martha Stewart, and George Clooney uses a Flowbee.
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The lamp from ‘A Christmas Story’ and a Mer-man Ken Doll are what Caught Our Eye this week. Shop Talk explores the Zoom meeting, with many captains of industry believing they are becoming less productive as time moves on. Many predict that while working from home is far more accepted now, there is merit to having people back together in an in-person collaborative environment. The founder of modern-day frozen food, Clarence Birdseye, is our Business Birthday.
We're all business. Except when we're not.
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Whether you read a book, listened to music, or enjoyed the solitude of the car, the daily commute was a certain kind of healthy alone time. Creating a fake commute by starting and ending your day with similar activities might be a smart way to balance your schedule. Then, USAA comes out as a great place for trans employees and allows them to bring their complete selves to work. Finally, Tim and John are perplexed by a new study that advocates watching live events that you attend through your mobile device rather than looking at the stage. Cue the Andy Griffith theme music
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A couple in New York State finds a stash of booze hidden in their home, and Sherwin Williams fires an employee for thinking outside the box. Shop Talk looks at traits of spenders versus savers. Much of our familial upbringing plays a key role. Gianni Versace, fashion designer and marketer, is our Business Birthday.
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The Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corps (LGBAC), one of the first all-queer band groups ever in the country, became the first LGBTQ marching band to partake in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They played Abba’s Dancing Queen. PETA asks us to boycott coconut milk from companies using monkeys to harvest the crop. Finally, married lesbian couples are more likely to divorce than gay married men.
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A Roomba robot vacuum versus dog poop caught Tim’s eye. As John said, unintended consequences! A Seattle man is brought back to life after being unconscious for 45 minutes due to hypothermia. Shop Talk looks at the most beautiful words in English according to Word Genius. Tim and John have the same favorite word from this list. Andrew Carnegie of US Steel fame is our Business Birthday.
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The Giant supermarket chain apologizes for an article in their Savory store magazine that helps consumers plan a “Super Spread” event along with nibbles for up to 32! Then, Tower Records is getting a new life online. Much about the Tower Records experience revolved around the in-store, so we’re skeptical. Finally, Durex wants us to be OK with the word “moist.”
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Chalk art creates havoc in a neighborhood and John Waters donates his art collection to the Baltimore Museum of Art. The museum in turn will rename the bathrooms “The John Water's Restrooms.” Shop Talk explores the reckoning that cable TV is confronting from streaming services. Rose Knox of Knox Gelatin fame is our Business Birthday. You can thank Rose for the five-day work week and paid vacation. She also allowed men and women to use the same door!
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Ritz Crackers launches a new holiday campaign that reminds us, “Where There's Love, There’s Family.” The spot features a few vignettes including an LGBTQ scenario. While we applaud Ritz, we question who sees these longer-form spots that do not appear in mainstream media such as cable or network TV. Then, an American is jailed in Thailand for his review of a hotel on Trip Advisor and Manscaped takes over Penn Station. Remember to keep yourself neat and tidy.
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Pope Francis continues to be the PR Master as the Vatican has to walk back his alleged support of same-sex marriage. The Vatican released the following statement: “The Catholic Church teaches that gay people must be treated with dignity and respect but that homosexual acts are ‘intrinsically disordered.’” People who decorate early for the holidays are happier, and we need to stop saying this one word in business.
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The Focus Group breaks form and reports on the Presidential Election. Tim and John provide their thoughts on what transpired on Tuesday as the world awaits the results as to who will lead the free world. Then, Noel Caster, who worked for Trump on The Apprentice for six seasons dishes some dirt. As John noted, if even 10% of it is true, it’s shocking. Support our sponsors Deep Discount and Fiverr.
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Today is Election Day, make your voice heard and please vote. Uber Eats is the target of a boycott due to using a Queer Eye actor for advertising. Pick up a bottle of Jägermeister and support The Lesbian Bar Project. The brand is working with Fractured Atlas to help raise awareness and money for the 15 remaining lesbian bars in the USA. Finally, same-sex couples are rushing to the altar with the appointment of Justice Barrett.
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Linda Lauren and Todd Evans for The Vibe™ Room Energy Clearing Spray visit with Tim and John. The Vibe Spray is a must-have when you want to drive negative energy from your space, and a cleaner alternative to burning smokey herbs. But first, gray sweatpants are the latest in fetish gear for a certain set. Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor, the father of photojournalism and the first full-time editor of National Geographic is our Business Birthday.
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A new study published in Fast Company says that 25% of the people polled have had non-romantic "hooking-up" with a roommate or quarantine partner. We call that fellowship. Then, Lasik Surgery is seeing a resurgence as people have money for elective surgeries. Forget the knee or hip replacements, it’s about how you look on the screen! Finally, Kevin Naff, of the Washington Blade, opines about the hypocrisy of Lindsey Graham and his ilk. Google Lindsey Graham and ladybugs—you can thank us later.
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Over 70% of Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving differently this year. Smaller gatherings mean smaller turkeys, but the turkey industry was not prepared to pivot. As John noted, it means more leftovers, which is not a bad thing if you are preparing with a larger than needed bird. Lawrence Herkimer, the Grandfather of Cheerleading is our Business Birthday. Finally, we have a special guest, Marge Margulies, joining us from her pottery studio in Northern California. So many businesses have had to adjust in 2020 from in-person selling to e-commerce. As a working artist, Marge shares with us the how and why of changing with the times.
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Walter Keane is our Business Birthday this week. Keane made millions selling his wife Margaret’s big-eyed children paintings as his own. Caught My Eye celebrates Crazy Eddie pitchman Jerry Carroll. Shop Talk explores two business stories involving Schwinn’s 125th Anniversary, and Pride Media’s owner donates yet again to anti-LGBTQ politicians.
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Not a lot of sympathy for the anti-maskers from us. Wear your mask, it helps. What do you think of the Netflix ‘dun dun’ sound? We explore some aural brand tones. Then, foul-mouthed parrots at a UK zoo are placed away from the general public in the hope of calming their language. Finally, two strangers wanted to travel and rather than going alone, they went together after answering an ad on Facebook. Not sure we would do it, but in this case, it seemed to have turned out well.
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Shop Talk looks at Uncle Ben's and Cream of Wheat as they eliminate iconography perceived to be racial stereotypes. The Village People songwriter of YMCA will sue you if you say it is a gay song and John digs up an old 70s show featuring chimps—Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp. John T. Nash, niche advertising pioneer, is our #BusinessBirthday.
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Chicago's famed "Boystown" will now be known as Northalsted. In a recent survey, 20% of the respondents said the male gendered gayborhood nickname did not make them feel welcome. But first, a secret "man cave" is discovered under New York City's Grand Central Station complete with a fridge, microwave, bed, and streaming TV! Then, a New England man dies from eating too much black licorice.
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DC is heating up with the death of RBG. Check-out our Tuesday broadcast of #TFGUnbuttoned to hear our POV. Find all of our media at www.focusgroupradio.com. Flights to nowhere, and sometimes a heart is just a heart Caught Our Eye this week. Sue Ling Gin, the founder of airline caterer The Flying Food Group, is our Business Birthday this week. Shop Talk highlights a perfectly executed marketing campaign from Patagonia which has already garnered loyalty from the consumer.
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A surprising 45% of gay men support Trump for President in 2020 according to a recent poll done by Hornet. Wow. Then, Canadian LGBTQ people experience the same type of discrimination and assault as their counterparts in the USA—despite the notion that Canada is further ahead of us when it comes to LGBTQ rights. Finally, a woman in New Hampshire was told she could not vote if she wore an anti-Trump t-shirt in the polling place. So, she took it off, had no bra on, and went topless to vote!
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For the first time since 1958, Peeps will not be on the shelves this Halloween. The company also will forego Christmas and Valentine's Day as it prepares for Easter 2021—something seems off about this to us. But first, most people have depleted their emergency funds during the pandemic and a Finnish Burger King franchise celebrates Pride by releasing a Love Conquers All Campaign that features the Burger King mascot kissing Ronald McDonald. Funny? Creepy?
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While we are all trying to figure out 2020, a new old word, acedia, is useful for how many of us are feeling. Then, Delta Airlines meets and exceeds what consumers can expect when adding flying back into their life. Finally, the glory hole is gaining popularity as people want to avoid face to face contact. Who knew that there are apps and websites directing people to local glory holes when fellowship is needed?
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Shop Talk looks at a recent study that points to the surprising ideal retirement age—we think you'll be surprised too. But first, Guy Laliberté co-founder of Cirque du Soleil is our Business Birthday. Cartier stumbles in China with an advertisement thought to be gay friendly and a young girl wakes up at the morgue. Play along with John says, "Pick That Flick" for a chance to win a Blu-Ray copy of “The Times of Harvey Milk” from our friends at Criterion and Deep Discount.
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Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife, Becki, continue to make headlines as more young men come forward with tales of sex and hush money. Stay tuned as we predict Jerry may have done more than watch. Then, a Texas teacher is reinstated after she was put on leave for teaching tolerance. Finally, a pro-Trump small business, that was granted PPP monies, apparently had enough money to buy six Trump for Prez billboards in the Arizona/California border. If they had enough money for billboards, valued up to 120K, did they need the PPP loan?
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Shop Talk looks at a recent article in Forbes Magazine regarding a one-word email from leader Tim Cook. But first, a herd of elephants overindulge, and a man lies about cancer ailments in order to keep his wife from leaving. Katherine Johnson of NASA fame is our Business Birthday.
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Political satirist, and former budding comedian Randy Rainbow responds to newly surfaced racist, trans-phobic, and anti-Semitic Tweets. Should public figures be held accountable for language or posts from 10 or more years ago? Then, The Toilet Project in Tokyo, and we have been greeting man's best friend the wrong way?
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Shop Talk looks at a recent article from Fortune Magazine that polls what workers are most concerned about moving forward. A big surprise is that almost 50% of the workforce is contemplating some sort of career change. But first, Charles Hires of the Hires Root Beer fame is our Business Birthday. Tim learns something new about John and root beer and the Queen reveals her favorite Holiday Movie.
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A man is denied entry into a Hot Springs Casino because he was carrying a Louis Vuitton Purse—while women with much larger bags were let right through security. Was this gender bias or something else? Dr. Pepper is the latest victim of the pandemic shortages. If you like it, find it and buy it. (Tim shares his three tips on how best to drink Dr. Pepper.) Finally, REI has decided to forego its new, unused, headquarters in Washington State.
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Shop Talk discusses the slow drip of bad news for Ellen and her staff. Many people have come forward and believe that Ellen supports a toxic work environment, putting her “be kind to one another” catchphrase in doubt. But first, Costco knows its market and Trump is looking to put his mug on Mount Rushmore. Julius Rosenwald, of Sears Roebuck fame and philanthropist to the education of African Americans in the South, is our Business Birthday.
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Hasbro pulls a Troll doll from the shelves due to an unfortunately placed button. How do these things get to the production stage? Then, Halloween candy sales are expected to slump, and chickens become the newest pandemic pet. Dolls, candy, and chickens. How can you resist?
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Conservative Christians are going to have a tough time shopping as they have added Hallmark gift wrap, cards, and ornaments to their boycott list. They are upset about same-sex relationships in some Hallmark Channel storylines. Steve Jobs exhibits emotional intelligence and there is a study that shows car service app drivers will exhibit a bias toward LGBTQ customers. Overall the study showed that drivers were 3 times more likely to cancel rides once they found out the pick-up was LGBTQ based on user profiles.
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Tim Gunn of Project Runway fame is our Business Birthday this week. Also, stoop finds and drive-thru strip clubs Caught Our Eye. Shop Talk explores 5 steps that will help improve your memory—whether someone's birthday, name, or counting cards at the casino—it's all about practice.
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The Dollar Shave Club is offering a $25,000 prize for the man who can best describe the importance of his balls. Tim and John are going to give it a shot. Find the rules on our Facebook Page #FocusGroupRadio. Also, people under 30 are more agnostic in their remote work apps to get things done, and Netflix stops production of a Turkish series due to pressure from Turkey's government because there was a gay character as part of the story.
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Shop Talk looks at how the LGBTQ population views saving for retirement. Surprisingly, only 30% think it is a major concern—and we wonder if that is the same for Americans overall. Caught My Eye looks at underage kids dressing up like old people to buy liquor, and 45 moves the Clinton and Bush Presidential portraits out of public view at the White House. Ely Culbertson, the man who helped make the game of Contract Bridge popular in the USA is our Business Birthday.
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Tobacco sales continue to decline in most industrial countries, and a study sites plain packaging in places like the UK for contributing to the sales slump. A well-written article about a man in Charlotte, NC that was not only a champion retailer but an ardent supporter of the LGBTQ community, is the best honor that any of us could ask for. Finally, due to social distancing and less socializing, Durex has announced that while the e-commerce condom business is up, the overall business is way down.
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Lunch in NYC and dinner in London? Supersonic travel plans a comeback with Denver based Boom Supersonic. If all goes as planned, passenger flights can begin as soon as the second half of the decade. Then, currency requires circulation which is not happening. This is creating a coin shortage. What can you do? Finally, a British woman is convicted of scamming a million dollars worth of benefits over 15 years by claiming she was blind and disabled.
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Shop Talk this week explores a father's letter to his kid: The 9 money and life lessons most people learn too late in life. But first, Legos and hotdogs Caught our Eye and the inventor of Cocoa-Cola is our Business Birthday. Our partner Deep Discount is celebrating Ultraman Day, July 10th, with a Blu-Ray Exclusive of the series with never before released content.
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Shop Talk this week looks at how June Pride Celebrations have had to pivot in our world of social distancing. Virtual Prides anyone? Also, companies are trying to navigate their support as parades and other gatherings are canceled. But first, The Pomodoro Technique and an iconic bus removal are the subjects of Caught My Eye. Chuck Taylor of Converse High Top Fame is our Business Birthday.
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A 90-year-old man in Colorado finally comes out of the closet and is enjoying making up for lost time with help from his lesbian daughter. But first, a wife becomes irate during a flight when she discovers her husband is having an affair—causing it to be diverted, and many airlines are foregoing alcohol as people begin to fly again.
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The Supreme Court rules that the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ employees from workplace discrimination. Robotic pets and an LL Bean scam catch the eye of Tim and John. Tory Burch is our Business Birthday, and Shop Talk explores how lavender became a color of LGBTQ resistance. Oh, and try Magic Spoon cereal—it’s a hit with us and our families!
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A bumper crop of nuts and warmer than usual winter has created a chipmunk explosion in the northern US. But first, colleges are rescinding admission to students who posted racist comments on social media and gay marriage has contributed billions into the US economy since marriage equality became law in 2015.
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Shop Talk looks at two titans of industry this week. Warren Buffet says this one word is the key to success and Jeff Bezos reveals the most important question to ask in business. But first, Starbucks used items are a hot commodity and check out Poolside.fm for some great summer music. The Founder of Dunkin' Donuts, William Rosenberg, is our Business Birthday.
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Jeff Bezos of Amazon says that failure is an important part of growth and companies should not beat themselves up about it. We agree. An “out of this world” rancher in Pittsburgh, and an astronomical demand for eggs Caught our Eye this week. Amelia Jenks Bloomer is our Business Birthday.
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Discover this one joyful activity, over all others, that transcends age, race, economic status, and gender. Then, China defines marriage with no surprises, and Americans are overwhelming thrift stores with donations.
If I read another article about how we’ll all work from home after “The Event,” I might throw up. The office is far from dead, and I think you might agree that working from home can be super challenging and sometimes way overrated.
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KFC and Hershey both made news this week with LGBTQ friendly actions in support of diverse workplaces. But first, The Inn at Little Washington has set up mannequins to enforce social distancing, and bike sales are surging in the US. Bob Switzer, the co-inventor and founder of fluorescent paint is our Business Birthday.
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When it comes to electric cars, it is all about battery range, charging, and recycling. Tesla promises this month to address all of these issues, and more, as they reveal a battery that creates electric car pricing parity with that of gasoline powered vehicles. An unemployed massage therapist takes a job at an Amazon warehouse and while the hours are longer and the work harder, he now has health insurance. Finally, don't expect "Tampongate” aka "Camillagate" to make it into the 4th season of The Crown.
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Will the business handshake go the way of the dinosaur? While shaking hands is not acceptable right now, the conventional wisdom is it will survive and be back…someday. Soloflex and other home gym equipment is seeing a resurgence, and listener Rob shows his baby Yoda dolls. Microsoft wants you to not hit the space bar twice at the end of a sentence, and Dan Gerber of Gerber Baby Food is our Business Birthday.
We're all business. Except when we're not.
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Rats in major metro areas are dealing with food shortages based on our new normal, which has forced them to extreme behaviors. A Muslim Cleric in Turkey, with the support of Pres. Erdogan, has popularized an anti-LGBTQ slur of "Go to Holland." Finally, Facebook doubles down on the insanity of what is right and wrong content on its platform. A lesbian wedding announcement was banned because Facebook classified it as a "social issue."
Companies are questioning their decisions to move away from a traditional office format to the open floor plan. With concern now about social distancing many companies will have to figure out how to configure these open spaces with many shared touch points. Caught My Eye explores poppers, Star Wars Lego heads, and what Tim and John are reading. Karl Drais, a prolific inventor, is our Business Birthday.
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Walmart has seen a sales jump for shirts and blouses as people want to give the appearance of being put together on video conferences. While many are in pajama bottoms, shorts, or sweats they are all business on top. Working at home has made people more productive than expected, but fear of burn-out is a real thing as you cannot get away from work while in lockdown. Finally, the Queer as Folk USA cast reunites to help raise money for LGBTQ centers around the country.
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Earth Day is 50 this year. Get out and appreciate Mother Earth. Caught My Eye looks at a must-see movie, A Circus of Books, and the comeback of the Hawaiian shirt. Shop Talk looks at the removal of the Native American icon on the Land O' Lakes butter packaging. Our Business Birthday celebrates Bettie Mae Page, America's Pin-up Queen.
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Tim and John had a high school history teacher that always said to remember that "the more things change, the more they stay the same." Our stories today certainly fit that advice. From xenophobia in China to LGBTQ discrimination based on religious beliefs. Is this 1980? Finally, a feel-good story that hopefully catches on across the USA.
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National and local companies have quickly pivoted their advertising messages to one of hope and assurance that we are all in this together and we will all be better for it. This is unprecedented territory for all of us and while we know things will be different, we cannot predict what that will really mean. Caught My Eye takes a look at plastic-eating enzymes and bait-and-switch sleazy consumer tactics at Instacart. Conrad Hubert, of the flashlight and Eveready fame, is our Business Birthday.
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A recent study shows that America's youth is fully engrained in the Apple iPhone culture. The study shows that 88% said their next phone will be an Apple iPhone. Then, many celebrities fail in their attempt to show empathy during this pandemic with rose petal baths and yacht isolation. Finally, Heath Ledger refused to partake in a gay joke at the Academy Awards related to his groundbreaking role in Brokeback Mountain. Ledger said the same-sex relationship in the movie was not a joke, but about love, and he would not joke about it. Thank you, Heath.
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John surprises Tim this week with a birthday greeting from Larry Thomas, aka The Soup Nazi, of Seinfeld fame. Caught My Eye looks at the Finnish practice of drinking in your underpants and 1970's processed food is having a resurgence. Robert L Johnson, founder of BET, and America's first African American Billionaire is our Business Birthday. Finally, Shop Talk lets us know that it's OK to not be productive during the epidemic.
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The FDA has relaxed the blood ban for gay and bi men, but more still needs to change according to civil rights groups. Then, Malaysia reminds women to not nag their husbands, wear make-up, and dress-up during the virus lockdown. A heartwarming story out of England reminds us of what's important.
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To combat loneliness and have an extra heartbeat in the room, NYC residents are fostering a record number of pets from shelters in the city. But first, a public school requires bible sermons before sports play and Liberty University in VA defies common sense and reopens to students and faculty because of Pres. Trump will handle things like "a CEO, not a politician."
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The Focus Group soldiers on to bring you new content each week. Tell the other shut-ins, spread the word—not the virus! Sex toy sales explode during global home containment due to the coronavirus and NASA whacks a Mars probe to get it to work. Domino's Pizza Founder, Tom Monaghan, is our Business Birthday. A one-of-a-kind ventriloquist museum is our Shop Talk and on our list of museums to visit.
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Abercrombie adds a plus-size male to its model roster, Google helps track a robbery suspect, and some educators now think typing class may be one of the most important courses we took in school. Thanks to Critic's Choice Video for sponsoring Unbuttoned since our start. Head over to focusgroupradio.com, click on the Critic's Choice logo and start shopping away. We also welcome Magic Spoon to the program. It's cereal for adults that want great taste, protein, and few carbs! Go to magicspoon/FOCUS for a special offer.
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Following the best advice from the experts, Tim and John did this week's show from their respective homes. We are Americans, we are strong, and we will get through this. On the show today we welcome a new partner: blinkist.com/FOCUS—check them out for a free 7-day trial and 25% off a subscription. Lillian Vernon, of the catalog fame, is our Business Birthday. Stay well.
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A NYC cannabis delivery service reports, that despite social distancing, people still want to smoke. The ubiquitous NYC underground weed delivery services equate our current crisis to that of a major storm where people are confined in-house for a period of time and want to partake in some recreational weed. Oh, the humanity. Then, transparency and communication are important to avoid financial infidelity in relationships, and procrastination is a challenge we all have to manage.
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And a one and a two… Lawrence Welk is our Business Birthday this week. An Allentown museum has a real Rembrandt and a Mississippi Hilton has started to foster dogs with great success. We share our progress on developing a new logo for Tribury using the services of Fiverr.com. Shop Talk looks at reinstating Sunday Supper to ward off the Sunday Scaries—the dreaded Monday back to work angst.
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Internet trolls throw hate speech at a black female-owned business featured in a Target commercial, domestic pets are suffering in China, and a religious bigot wants to take the rainbow away from the "ungrateful gays."
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Virgin Atlantic has an icon switcheroo and Jeff Bezos is worth a lot of rice. Our business birthday this week is the co-founder of Amway, Richard DeVos Sr. Shop Talk looks at the fake prop industry that is going through a reboot as more brick and mortar stores close and the mail-order mattress industry struggles with returns.
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Shop Talk explores a new study that suggests diversity in the workplace as a business case, or ROI, is not working. The writer recommends companies reinstate quotas and affirmative action. An elementary school gets socked with a royalty fee for playing a movie and a funeral crasher delivers messages from the dead to the living. Levi Strauss is our Business Birthday.
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Libraries get creative by offering some nontraditional items to borrow, and listener Christopher sends in some Paul Lynde memorabilia. The inventor of the windshield wiper, Mary Anderson, is our business birthday. Our guest is Gary Saperstein from #OutInTheVineyard. Gary announces several exciting additions to the popular Gay Wine Weekend this July in Sonoma.
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Can you rescind a job offer if a poor reference comes in late? Do you have the 7 traits of an entrepreneur? Find out on this week's Shop Talk. But first, ride with Lance Armstrong for a hefty fee, and West Virginia is encouraging Virginia counties to secede to WV now that Democrats have control in the statehouse. VEXIT! Sam Blanc, founder of Roto-Rooter, is our Business Birthday.
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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is set to sign the Virginia Values Act, a sweeping LGBTQ anti-discrimination law that adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s pre-existing civil rights protections, banning discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Elections matter. Please vote! Also, a British Airways 747 breaks the subsonic trans-Atlantic speed record, and an Uber driver does the wrong thing, and Trumpers add to the Iowa Caucus mess by jamming phone lines.
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For as long as we can remember there has been discussion about whether one color egg taste better or is better for you. Studies show an egg is an egg with negligible difference between white versus brown. But first, a small town in New York State rallies around a harassed trans neighbor who received threatening letters from a group of bigots who also killed her cat. Then, 23 and Me has layoffs as fewer people are buying the DNA test kits.
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Business Professor and author Dr. Wayne Baker, from the University of Michigan, is our guest. His latest book, All You have to do is Ask…How to master the most important skill for success, proves that asking for help in business or personal life can lead to success. But first, the father of the laser printer dies, and U-Haul won't hire smokers anymore.
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In a game of he said, Gritty said, The Philadelphia Flyers googly-eyed Cousin It looking orange mascot is accused of assaulting a 13-year-old fan after said fan was tapping on Gritty's head. Lots of accusations and no proof. But first, The HRC 2020 Corporate Equality Index is released and Harry Hamlin claims his role as a gay man in the 1982 motion picture "Making Love" excluded him from working on pictures ever again. We agree with Hamlin that the movie was way before its time and Hollywood still has a level of homophobia.
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The Space Force has a camo uniform, we tend to be most miserable at 47.2 years of age, and Sam Popeil of Veg-O-Matic fame has a Business Birthday. Shop Talk looks at one trait that tends to be an indicator of success, and we welcome FIVERR as a new sponsor.
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Wendy Williams made fun of having a cleft lip, and now Cher wants her fired from TV. Then, a state senator in Arizona wants to ban the word homosexuality and not teach sex education in public school below the 7th grade. Tennessee soon joins 9 other states in limiting, or banning, LGBTQ people from adopting children. Finally, the Trump Admin wants to roll back the healthy lunch guidelines advocated by First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Sloped toilets get workers back on the job in the UK, and a list of things people put in their bodies in 2019—and that's just Caught Your Eye! Pierre du Pont is our Business Birthday and the Boys in the Booth promise to wear the International Male Step-In Onesie in an upcoming show—stay tuned. Steve Jobs logic is revisited in Shop Talk and makes us all think.
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A new advert from the Chinese e-commerce website Tmall that includes a same-sex couple, has won widespread praise and been hailed as a small but significant win for China’s LGBT community. Google Maps Street View has an unexpected and positive affect on some families, and Batman actor, Burt Ward, was told to tone down the bulge.
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The Focus Group is back for another fun filled year. Oracle moves a convention out of San Francisco due to "poor street conditions" and “visual futurist” Syd Mead is remembered as part of Caught Your Eye. The inventor of bubble gum is our Business Birthday and the mystery as to why bubble gum is pink is revealed. Shop Talk looks at goal setting for 2020 and covers the five best Ted Talks—according to one source. Tim and John have a differing POV, of course.
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Happy New Year from The Focus Group. Tim and John share their New Year's Resolutions and being positive and thankful seems to be the theme. First, an article in The New York Times offers 8 simple ideas to make 2020 better for all. John watched the live re-boot of All in The Family and Good Times and recommends Tim watch both shows. As the saying goes—the more things change, the more they stay the same.
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Intermittent fasting is in the news everywhere as the latest trend in healthy eating. Tim and John think about giving it a try. A feel-good story from Virgin Atlantic, and electric car drivers getting 'Iced' and 'Coal Rolled' is a new sort of road rage. Happy 2020 everyone!
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A Focus Group Holiday Chat and Gift Guide
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from The Focus Group. Tim and John share some holiday traditions that they like, then share gift ideas for one another and others in their life.
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Uber and Lyft drivers say they can tell within seconds whether you are a good passenger or not. Something to think about this holiday season when we tend to use a lot of car-sharing services. But first, Old Navy wants to concentrate on brand building versus discounting, and schools rethink the demise of teaching cursive in grammar school.
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Sunning the perineum is now a thing, and there was a cluster of deaths in the Star Trek franchise. There is still time to get that special man tailored bathroom products from www.Hawthorne.co. Use the code FOCUS for 10% off your first order. Steven Spielberg is our Business Birthday, and Shop Talk looks at the effort going into creating a documentary called "All Men" about the ubiquitous International Male Catalog from back in the day.
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A vegan has a beef with Burger King's Impossible Burger, and some legal minds agree. Advertised as vegan with 0% beef, the lawsuit claims it's cooked on the same grill as the beef products—so not 100% free of beef. The bigger question we have is, if you do not like meat, why are you buying products that taste like meat? Then Hallmark reverses a decision to pull an ad from Zola featuring lesbian nuptials and a kiss. Gay Beer is trying to get a foothold in the minds of the LGBTQ consumer. Very tough category and some of the big brands like Miller Lite and Bud have been in the space for a long time-not just Pride.
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Todd Evans introduces Tim and John to The Vibe Spray. The Vibe rids space of negative heaviness, replacing it with lighter, positive energy; all wrapped in a lovely top-note of Rose essential oil. Get yourself some! But first, Walmart in Canada pulls a sweater with Santa allegedly doing lines of cocaine and Peloton pulls their now controversial holiday ad which is partly blamed for their stock dropping 10%. James Kraft, the inventor of processed cheese is our Business Birthday.
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Unicorn, an e-scooter start-up, claims to have spent all of its funding on Facebook and Google ads leaving many who ordered the scooters for holiday gifts with no scooter and no $700 refund. But first, a conservative Utah Senator submits the Fair for All Act as a compromise to the more inclusive Equality Act and neither side seems happy. Then, women in New Hampshire had their day in court about going topless and said not allowing them to show their breast was gender discrimination. The courts disagreed so it is shirts on ladies for the time-being.
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One Japanese company is offering its non-smokers an extra six days of vacation annually to account for those who take smoking breaks. We like it. UPS employees go undetected for a decade smuggling drugs and a Catholic priest in Michigan not only denied communion to a legally married 62-year member of the church, but apparently has the support of the Bishop. Oh yeah, it's because of her legal marriage to a woman.
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A trend in the UK is finding more people foregoing giving things for Christmas and switching to baked goods and experiences instead. While we thought it was about commercialization, the reason these people site is the huge amount of waste that goes into the holiday such as paper, cardboard, and plastic. Then gender reveal parties gone wrong and Timex brings back the digital watch, and Deep Discount features "All About Eve" and "Now Voyager" from the Criterion Collection—two movies you need in your library.
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A dog in Florida supposedly placed a running auto in reverse and rode around in circles for almost an hour. Cute story, but we think the owner got out of the car without putting it in park and blamed the dog. But first, the census is coming and citizenship questions trump LGBT identification while Chik-Fil-A sends mixed messages about anti-LGBTQ donations.
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A neighborhood association in Texas sends a letter to a homeowner asking them to remove their Christmas yard decorations until closer to the season—the family decorated the yard November 1st. Too soon? Pen inventor Lewis Waterman is our Business Birthday and George Takei has a beef with a former Star Trek colleague. Don from Alabama calls in to sing the praises of Rocket City, aka Huntsville. Tim and John still plan a road trip someday to see the sites.
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Taking micro-steps to instill good habits can be successful according to founder of the HuffPost. But first, LGBTQ acceptance across the globe grew in the usual places and decreased, or stayed static, in the usual suspects. The only bright spot was Nepal in terms of acceptance. Renault creates a 2-minute lesbian themed ad that some criticize for being hetero normative. You can watch the spot on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Robert Norris, who portrayed the iconic Marlboro Man in commercials, died this week. Did you know that Marlboro was originally targeted to women before the rugged reboot in the 50's? Speaking of icons and women, check out our story on Smarties. LL Bean founder Leon Leonwood Bean is our Business Birthday, and online grocery pickers are clogging the isles and "annoying" regular shoppers.
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Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova speaks out against celebrating player Margaret Court for her anti-LGBTQ views. Kudos to Martina for continuing to speak her truth. Then, an unruly passenger grabs another by the crotch on a flight from Charlotte to Salt Lake City, and a former ISIS bride wants to return to the USA.
The Kentucky Supreme Court rules on a technicality in favor of a printer who refused to create t-shirts for a Pride event, and Ex-gays descend upon D.C. to lobby against LGBTQ rights. Then, designer Zac Posen abruptly closes up shop. You may know Zac from his time as a judge on Project Runway and as the head of creative for women at Brooks Brothers.
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Happy Halloween! We take a look at the most popular candy in each state and metro area. Milk Duds for Philly? But first, Lady Gaga leaves a Valentino gown in a hotel room and some workers lift props from the World of Disney to sell online. We need Judge Judy to decide, who owns the Gaga gown and are the Disney workers guilty of theft. The 97-pound weakling if our Business Birthday and who knew there was a connection to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Boo!
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Adult temper tantrums seem like the norm now— especially in DC. How should or do you respond? The IRS admits it is easier to audit poor people and blames Congress for lack of needed funding to audit the wealthy. Finally, Dennis and Judy Shepard send a letter to AG Barr calling out the Trump Administrations hypocrisy related to the treatment of LGBTQ Americans. The Shepard's son, Matthew, was killed in a horrific hate crime in 1998 and they have been staunch supporters of LGBTQ rights.
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The traditional suit is going the way of the powdered wig—new generations have no reference to the once-standard dress for men at work. When was the last time you wore a suit? But first, the changes in the college admissions game, pasta straws save the environment, and Pleasant Hanes is our Business Birthday. Oh, and MyBox makes a return visit!
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Mattel has launched a brand of gender-neutral dolls. How long will these last or sell? Seattle offers up hunky baristas for your morning jolt, and the founder of Benihana, Rocky Aoki is our Business Birthday. Then, a former Google executive implores leaders in all companies, big and small, to get their culture right.
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A new study shows that people who are thoughtful in their speech and pause between words often come across as smarter. What do you think? An LGBT Center in Ohio is seeking donations, San Francisco residents take the homeless problem into their own hands, and cranberry magnate, Marcus Urann is our Business Birthday.
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A Greenbay animal shelter has a daily volunteer that comes in to brush the cats and often takes a nap then wakes to brush another feline. Tim thinks this could be part of John's future retirement routine. But first, rideshare companies appear to discriminate against people of color based on name and LGBTQ people based upon photo imagery such as a "rainbow filter." Then, a woman in France has struck gold with a lost masterpiece from Cimabue hanging over her hotplate. At auction this month the 12th century painting is expected to fetch upwards of $6 million dollars.
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Parents need to teach children to be indistractable and we agree but think all people should employ the practice. A Branson adults-only cruise has us wondering and coyotes are seen in Marietta, Ohio. The police department sent out specific instructions when observing coyote behavior. Salesforce Founder Marc Benioff is 55, and the Maple Creme Oreo taste test is a success. The boys in the booth think the cookies should be mixed into pancake batter!
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A Kansas City man claims his doctor stopped treating him when they found out he was gay, and a barista is fired in Nebraska for shouting at and confronting an anti-LGBTQ lobbyist. Then an American Airlines flight has what they called, a "medical mishap," when a passenger popped her blister in-flight and it splattered on two other passengers and another's book. Yuck! Welcome Fall!
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The first ever LGBT credit union is poised to launch in Michigan. Tim and John love the idea and mission, but curious about the name. Then, NYC has done a study to see if texting while walking is dangerous. The bottom line is that speeding cars are more of a threat to pedestrians than distracted texting by foot. Finally, Trump blames new energy-efficient bulbs for making him look orange. You really can't make this stuff up.
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Walmart has made the decision to stop selling certain guns and ammunition at their stores and Sheryl Crow feels vindicated. The retailer banned sales of Crow's self-titled album in 1996 due to a lyric that mentions Walmart and guns. American college students are buying completed essays from overseas for as much as $13 a page, and a prosecutor recommends a month jail sentence, 20k fine, and one-year probation for Felicity Huffman due to the college admissions scandal earlier this year.
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Marlon Brando reveals a one-on-one chat he had with Michael Jackson about all of the alleged sex stories. 86% of people are still shopping at brick and mortar stores, just doing it differently according to one study. Find out what three things can derail a customer from returning to your store. But first, Air Canada is not French enough and famed architect Daniel Burnham is our business birthday.
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So far this year, at least 36 states have introduced legislation to end or study the practice of springing ahead and falling back. Most endorse permanent daylight-saving time—which would result in an extra hour of evening sunlight for more of the year in exchange for a delayed sunrise in the winter. Then a Kentucky company refuses to print a gay pride t-shirt, and American's underwear habits comes as a surprise to Tim and John.
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Anne McClain has been accused of committing the first-ever recorded space crime after she allegedly accessed the bank account of her estranged spouse, Summer Worden, from the International Space Station. But first, the HRC and ACLU are among a growing list of LGBTQ civil rights groups that are calling for GLAAD to put the brakes on an Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution. This comes as the Trump administration believes companies have the right to fire employees for being LGBTQ.
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LGBTQ media watchdog GLAAD tries to find relevance with a focus on a Constitutional Amendment. Do they know how hard a climb they have ahead of them? Billy The Big Mouth Bass and successful parenting tips caught our eye, and 80's icon Jeff Stryker has a birthday.
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Diva, Faye Dunaway, is hit by a lawsuit for calling an assistant her "little homosexual boy.” The alleged incident happened while preparing for "Tea at Five,” a show she was let go from just before opening. Is Donald Trump serious about buying Greenland or is it a deflection? Finally, an openly gay Lyft passenger assumes his driver is a Redneck Trumper—but gets a pleasant surprise.
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One Million Moms—a group with 93,000 members—is upset that Whole Foods Markets has sponsored Drag Queen Story Hour in their stores. (Shouldn’t they be on the lookout for bad food or something?) Tim and John discuss the horrific shootings in El Paso and Dayton, and the typical responses from elected leaders.
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More than 200 major U.S. corporations signed an amicus brief submitted to the Supreme Court arguing that excluding sexual orientation and gender identity from federal civil rights law “would undermine the nation’s business interests.” Berkeley, CA eliminates the term ‘manhole’ in a push to remove gendered language, and the mystery of an ‘untouched’ In-N-Out burger found lying on a Queens street caught our eye.
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An angry mother's old tweet resurfaces and chides millennials for clogging-up Disney theme Parks, a One Dollar Zone store sells a black doll that encourages you to whack it against a wall, and a clown incites a brawl on a cruise ship. Can't we all just get along?
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Patrick Pan, CMO of Lumin Skin Management for Men, discusses effective techniques for taking better care of your face, and the unique challenges of marketing skin care to men. But first, a young boy's "Ice Cold Beer" stand goes viral and children love their Woody Huggies. John is looking for advice about poor customer service from Lowe's.
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A strip club near Toledo is giving back to the community by offering up their old sofas while they refurb the place. But first, The Liberty Counsel lets us know that the "Q" in LGBTQ stands for pedophilia. (The hypocrisy and false accusations never cease to amaze. Pay attention and vote.) In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11, Sotheby's auctions off 3 tapes acquired by a NASA intern in 1976 at a government surplus sale. The tapes sold for $1.82 million. Nice ROI!
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After a well-deserved vacation, we are back in the studio!
A global experiment with lost wallets reveals some interesting findings—like the most honest countries. Vines are considered an eyesore at a nouveau tony beach enclave, and we discuss the country that has the highest racial discrimination record when it comes to hiring. Hint: the USA does better than most when it comes to hiring practices.
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A suspected felon hiding from Missouri Police reveals his hiding spot with an unfortunate loud fart, MAD Magazine does a reboot and will serve-up recycled content from its 67-year-old archive, and people are loving Mattel's newest Barbie.
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Comedian, journalist, pop culture expert, and author Frank DeCaro joins The Focus Group. His latest book, “Drag—Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business” is a must have for your coffee table and a great hostess gift! The photos and smart writing is everything you want it to be and more. Get it!
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Unbuttoned wraps up Pride 2019 with one feel good and two business stories. First, a British family with two young sons unexpectedly booked themselves on to Virgin Atlantic's "Pride Flight." The London to New York flight was organized to celebrate World Pride 2019 and mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. It featured drag queens, celebrity performances, singing and dancing, and plenty of glitter. The Powell family fully embraced the party atmosphere. Then, agency giant FCB claims it is resigning their Nivea Cream marketing duties after someone on the Nivea team said, "we don't do gay.” Tim and John have their own take on the kerfuffle. Finally, we take a look at brands that stubbed their toe trying to reach the LGBTQ consumer in June.
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Tim Bennett and John T. Nash look at cannabis friendly hotels in states where it's legal, an all-you-can-eat offer that bankrupts a Chinese hot pot restaurant in just two weeks, and Leona Helmsley, aka the Queen of Mean celebrates a Business Birthday. Fun facts about the 4th of July, and the tough questions Apple asks during interviews round out the holiday broadcast.
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Unbuttoned wraps up June Pride with Barclay's Bank getting pushback for changing their APP in support of Pride, Millennials appear to be less accepting of LGBTQ people than their older peers, and Mastercard allows trans people to use whatever name they choose on a new True Name credit card. It's July already…Christmas decorations can't be far behind as retailers move on to the next calendar opportunity to make money.
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Some of the cities may come as a surprise, but these are the best places to retire for LGBT seniors according to Senior Advice. The show kicks off with a Pride care package filled with new Oreo flavors from a listener in Texas. Hell, Michigan is bought by a gay man and renamed Gay Hell, and snarky text messages sent to ex’s caught our eye.
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Most Americans have an incorrect view of Federal Laws effecting LGBTQ citizens. We need to do a better job of educating everyone about the disparity of rights that the community continues to be subjected to. Then, a Dad offers hugs at Pittsburgh Pride and while humbled by the response, it also left him angry. Finally, The Beekman Boys come under criticism from some customers for donating to PFLAG. Really?
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In a town near the Tennessee-Kentucky state line, a group of mothers navigate raising LGBT children in a state where Republican lawmakers introduced six anti-LGBT bills—dubbed the Slate of Hate. A chess piece bought for $6 in 1964 was recently valued at $1.3 million, and scientists in India are studying why monkey’s there are killing people.
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The US State Department began rejecting all embassy requests to raise rainbow flags outside the mission buildings during Gay Pride Month this year, but some US diplomats have been finding ways to get around the new policy. Sir Ian McKellen launches Pride in Ageing, a UK program to support LGBT people over 50, and home flippers are hiring Uber and Lyft drivers to scout properties in a pricey housing market.
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The Focus Group welcomes Harry's Grooming Company and launches their Shave with Pride campaign with all proceeds going to The Trevor Project. Get your Shave with Pride kit at HARRYS.COM/FOCUS. Then, consumers prefer the iPhone blue chat bubble versus Android green, George Blaisdell of ZIPPO is our Business Birthday, and Target is targeted again by the anti-LGBT crowd. Happy Pride!
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It's June, and time for John's Pride Leprechaun to rear his head again. Enjoy the many Pride Events in your area. Up first, a Mom is horrified, then humored, by a Frog and Toad t-shirt she bought her daughter from an online source in China. The Noah's Ark replica exhibit in Kentucky sues its insurer for water damage, and LYFT may be your car service of choice as they make an effort to make all people feel welcome. Top of the Pride to you!
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June is the perfect month to catch a musical on or off Broadway, and Keith Price suggests only the best while he guest hosts with John. He also has some recommendations for cabaret shows. First, Steve Jobs saying “no” to airing some of Apple’s funniest “I’m a Mac” ads caught our eye.
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America’s 3rd largest city now has its first black lesbian mayor. She won on her merit and it is a great step forward as America continues to affirm equality for all. Drag shows in select Maryland bars being labeled “adult entertainers” is an assault on gay bars—in our opinion. In an effort to further erase the Obama legacy, the Trump administration has reversed the 2016 Treasury decision to put Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill.
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The desire for hand-me-down furniture has evaporated due to taste, economics, or simple lack of space, as rents rise and living spaces shrink. More young people are leaning into the rental or sharing economy — owning less of everything and renting and sharing a whole lot more. The popular workplace-advice site Ask A Manager uploaded a salary survey on how much people get paid. More than 12,000 respondents have answered the survey to date.
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Grammy-winning singer Vicente Fernández, known as “The King of Ranchera Music,” refused a liver transplant over fear of a gay donor. An Oklahoma law is banning bans on plastic bags and other recyclables. And a Pennsylvania bride is upset after a guest loaded up 7 Tupperware containers with food, 3 containers of homemade cookies, a couple bottles of beers, and most of the centerpieces. The guest gave a $5 bill as a wedding gift.
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The Supreme Court takes up three cases that will decide whether federal law protects LGBT employees from being fired for who they are. Albert Davis Lasker, known as ‘The father of Modern Advertising,’ has a Business Birthday. But first, the Brits have a unique way of drawing attention to pot holes, and Tim Gunn throws some shade at Marie Kondo—make it work!
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The Royal Canadian Mint will be issuing a new $1 coin to commemorate 50 years since the partial decriminalization of homosexuality. The new Loonie, to be released on April 23rd, is causing backlash from both LGBT activists and social conservatives. Gallup tells us that fewer people than ever consider themselves part of organized religion and rarely attend formal services at a church, synagogue, or mosque. Finally, a 40-year-old man is suing his parents for $87,000 after they tossed his 12 boxes of porn movies, smutty mags, and sex toys.
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An online petition is set-up to save "The Flintstone House" in California. Seems the addition of toadstools to the yard did not have proper permits. We call BS. But first, young Republicans are less in favor of LGBT Rights than any other group in America according to a new study. The big takeaway is that education has a direct correlation to acceptance of all people. Watch those invoices: A big league grifter bilks Facebook and Google out of $123 million by submitting fake invoices—that they paid.
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Garfield phones have been washing up on a French beach for years, and now the mystery of where they came from has been solved. Poland Spring Water sued for false advertising, and Tim and John encourage you to boycott Brunei. J. Ernest Talley, the King of the rent-to-own industry, is the Business Birthday. Shop Talk explores whether direct eye contact is always good and why you should consider attention management instead of time management.
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Former NFL player Chris Gronkowski pitched his product, the Ice Shaker, with the help of his other four professional athlete brothers on the popular show “Shark Tank.” Sales went from $80,000 to over $3 million after their appearance on the show. Who says network TV has lost its influence and cache? But first, Google finally pulls “conversation therapy” app amid pressure from LGBTQ groups as Brunei enacts Phase 2 and 3 of Sharia Law, which allows death by stoning for people proved gay. While we await our State Department to take a stand, Elton John and George Clooney have called for a boycott of Brunei's Bel Air and Beverly Hills Hotels in the USA.
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Do you live in one of the happiest or saddest states in America? Some surprises but being content is a state of mind. But first, Tim and John are surprised about which city took the title of most gay in the USA, Nathaniel Currier is the business birthday, and Goldman Sachs wishes new young hires had better writing skills. Please like, subscribe, and rate us on your platforms of choice.
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The Mueller Report has arrived and sent the media into a frenzy. The headline for the 2020 Election will be "No Collusion,” which is what most American's will take away from the report. Let's just get out and vote as neither party will decamp from their political agenda. Then, hate crimes on the rise in Trump Rally locations, a Verizon worker gets punished for a good deed, and neighbor sets-up a naked mannequin party when asked to lower his fence.
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Matt Skallerud helps businesses navigate social media to reach LGBT consumers. It all starts with understanding the dialogue that is already happening. Lyft suspends two drivers for harassment, and a package from a listener in Texas arrives filled with Oreo products Tim and John have never seen before.
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Maine residents Lee and Sue have been on Instagram for less than two weeks, but their @420oldfatlesbians account has already gone viral. They’re going semi-public because they're tired of the stigmas on weed, lesbians, fat people, and old people. Brooklyn's Club Langston has been a safe space for queer black men for nearly two decades. Its owner, Calvin Clark, is doggedly fighting to save it. And Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney recently signed into law a bill requiring that stores accept cash—effectively banning cashless stores.
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A study points the blame at millennials for the demise of canned tuna—since they are already blamed for the downfall of bar soap and fabric softener. There's an eye-opening chat with Garrett, one of the "Boys in the Booth", about washing habits. A lot of fellowship is happening on cruise ships, China is tracking your chicken, and several Dr. Seuss books are labeled racist.
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Fashion Guru and Project Runway alum Tim Gunn, wonders if he met Vivian Vance of I Love Lucy/Ethel Mertz fame or FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover at his Dad's FBI office. We love Tim Gunn. But first, Malaysia says there are no gays "in the village" and the country does not have to adhere to LGBTQ Western values. We can take that locale off our travel list. A Hipster sues for use of his image related to a MIT Tech study about counter culture people who end up looking alike in their desire to be different. He ends up validating the study.
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A man leaves a Picasso pottery piece on a train and it appears to be lost forever. Would you return it, and would you even know it was a Picasso? Caught My Eye explores long-term care via a hotel versus a nursing home and got Tim and John thinking: "No light bulbs to change, grass to cut, rooms to clean…and in many cases a free breakfast, pool, and happy hour!" Grace Slick outsmarts Chick-Fil-A, and the Founder of Build a Bear, Maxine Clark, is our Business Birthday.
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It was announced that Martha Stewart has teamed up with a Canadian cannabis producer, Canopy Growth, to develop hemp-derived CBD oil products for humans and pets. Did Snoop Dog have anything to do with this? But first, The American Family Association goes berserk over a gay couple featured in a video produced by Walmart, and a Mouseketeer has been missing for 7 months with no leads. Tim and John also weigh in on the demise of the Republican Party as they knew it.
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Have you ever found yourself more emotional at 35,000 feet versus sea level? Apparently, there is some science behind it while others say nonsense. Guess where Tim and John weigh-in! A piece of LGBT history closes in LA, and a CIA memo surfaces from 1980 that helps agents identify possible gay job applicants.
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LGBTQ Activist and tennis great Martina Navratilova believes trans women should not be allowed to compete as women in the sports arena. Advocacy group Athlete Ally has severed ties with Navratilova and dropped her from their board. Are Martina's points valid? But first, state and local politicians continue to try to erode LGBTQ rights in Arizona and Kansas. Is this 2019?
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A 24-year-old man figured out a gift card payment loophole on eBay and ordered $320K worth of merchandise. 1,100 orders later, it could not be brushed off as a one-time incident. Boredom is not a bad thing—in kids or adults. It leads to flights of fancy, and ultimately self-discipline and resourcefulness. Herbert Vollrath Kohler, Jr.—founder of bathroom fixture maker Kohler—turns 80 on our Business Birthday.
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A West Virginia Republican says that if he found out his kids were gay, he would drown them. He also does not feel he needs to abide by a socialist-left agenda due to his religious convictions. On the other side of the USA we have Las Vegas readying itself for the nation's first Stripper Parade this Fall. Finally, a birthday cake prank goes awry. Not funny to some perhaps, but we did laugh.
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Draw a picture to help you remember things and a Happy Business Birthday to the woman who named and then ran Slinky, Betty James. President Trump wonders about the beaches and people of Diego Garcia, and calls Nepal and Bhutan Nipple and Button. Yes, this is true. Shop Talk looks at hiring practices and how weight is now a bigger factor than gender, race or orientation. And, new agencies are being developed to scour social media issues that may arise for celebrities and politicians.
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Arizona residents who purchase a license plate with “In God We Trust” on it are actually helping to fund the Alliance Defending Freedom, a group that files legal challenges to overturn nondiscrimination protections that include sexual orientation and gender identity. Delta distributes napkins that encourage people to exchange phone numbers the “old school” way, and a Philly realtor is selling a suburban house with a sex room in the basement.
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A couple in Erie finds an "odd" bird at their feeder, PETA has a problem with Bo Peep, and Scruff is forced to have its user’s "clean-up" their pics. Our Business Birthday is a character actor that has voiced some iconic attractions, songs, and a certain cereal tiger. But first, a Super Bowl ad recap and our "Fraunce" verses "Frants" story makes Don in Alabama's Alexa go crazy!
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A young boy asked each car company to send him a decal of their logo. He got way more than decals, even from some companies that stopped making cars years ago. Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who denied a gay couple a marriage license, is on the hook for paying more than $220,000 in legal fees, and the President’s New York pastor says Trump never stepped through his church's doors—not one time.
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John gets a ROBO call from the way far East, Tim has met this week's Business Birthday Honoree, and we welcome a new sponsor to the show—Homesick candles. Shop Talk looks at the death of the sick day and identifies the first brand to get the NGLCC seal as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise.
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A Danish company has set up shop in LA to sell used tissues that supposedly get you sick now, so you won't get sick with the same cold later. 20% of American couples have secret bank accounts or credit cards according to a recent survey. And finally, residents of the famed crooked Lombard Street in San Francisco are fed up with the tourist traffic and want to start charging motorists. (Tim and John suggest you skip Lombard and head over to Vermont St.)
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A dad finds out he cannot have children, yet he has three. A work at home sales guy names his dog Employee of the Quarter for the last few years, and the inventor of the Frisbee is our Business Birthday. Shop Talk looks at Gillette's TV spot on toxic masculinity—The Focus Group gang has a definite opinion—and John shares some pics from Paul Hagen's wedding.
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Kurt King, the owner of a Hamburger Mary’s in Florida, says that his restaurant was targeted by county health officials because it’s an LGBTQ business. Christian conservatives are outraged that the cover of Parents magazine this month will feature a gay couple and their children. And a Florida substitute teacher has been accused of spreading human feces on tables and grills at a park where a principal she worked for was set to host a birthday party.
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Just one gay acquaintance can change hearts and minds on LGBTQ rights. The phenomenon is known as “contact theory,” according to the study’s author Daniel DellaPosta, who reported the findings. An article by Lauren Hough on her ten years of being a cable tech reveals a glimpse of the suburban grotesque, and the University of Connecticut is offering a course on the cannabis industry, causing quite a buzz.
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The science is clear. If you move your body a little each day, nourish yourself with real food, allow your mind to take a break and refresh, and if you regularly connect with loved ones and friends you will be both happier and healthier. The IRS is taking a look at the social media profiles of famous “influencers” to catch tax evaders.
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He is the most decorated Olympian of all time. Now retired from swimming, Michael Phelps is concentrating on his next chapter. To stay motivated, he uses this simple daily trick. New rules in the UK on advertising will ban companies from including “gender stereotypes that are likely to cause harm” in their ads on TV, radio, websites and in print, and a new cookbook from United lets you make airplane food at home.
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Answering email only twice a day, and using video game music to focus on work tasks are some tips for changing it up in 2019. Martina Navratilova, regarded by many as the greatest female tennis player of all time, is in a ‘transphobic' row over comments she made recently about women's sport.
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Tim and John kick off the New Year with a look at some hard and fast rules to think about before starting your own business. But first, a cat gets shipped 700 miles after getting into a box without its owner knowing, and there is a push to make Slinky the official toy of Pennsylvania.
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Tim and John share thoughts on 2019 and explore an article that predicts seven fashion trends we are going to see in the workplace—spotted any of these fashions yet?
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No need to adjust your screen, this week’s Focus Group is in vintage black and white. Tim and John share some of their favorite toys and advertising from back in the day. Also, enjoy a couple of recent holiday TV ads that hit a high note.
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Merry Christmas! Tim and John share memories of Christmas and their time in Connecticut. They both like the idea of a business entrepreneur who donates his air miles each year to brighten the holiday for those in need. Ho! Ho! Ho!
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White House cuisine is different under the current tenant than it was when President Obama was in office—meatloaf and ice cream are now very popular. A KFC Fire Log that smells like fried chicken caught Tim’s eye, Tyson Beckford celebrates his 48th birthday, and fun gifts from Focus Group listeners.
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Retiring Utah Senator Orrin Hatch calls for compromise and respect for LGBTQ Americans in his farewell address. Where were you the last 40 years Orrin? The UK tries to level the broadband fee consumers pay, and Dean Martin returns to the Billboard Hot 100 after almost 50 years with “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow.” What's your favorite Christmas song? Tim and John share some of their favorites.
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For South Koreans in need of a break from the demands of everyday life, a day or two in a faux jail is the escape. Tim shows how to pair holiday cookies with the right wine, and The OUT Law segment with Angela Giampolo looks at a case against Harvard, and comments Grindr’s president made about marriage.
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One Michigan University has purchased hockey pucks for students and staff to use in case of attack. Does this make sense? Then, men should consider adding color to their wardrobe in order to earn more money and be noticed in the workplace and an IKEA in Italy is "going to the dogs”—in a good way.
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Who said you can’t say Merry Christmas? The religious right has compiled a list of Naughty and Nice companies based on their use of the word Christmas versus Holiday. Companies get "reason for the season" points for Nativity Scenes and website tabs labeled Christmas. Tim and John agree that they will be supporting more of the naughty companies. Happy Birthday Jesus! But first, John gives Tim a Saint Nick gift, we learn of John's stint as an Easter Bunny, and a surprise furry shows up on set!
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A radio station in Ohio has pulled "Baby It's Cold Outside" from its lineup after a listener expressed concern over the holiday song's lyrics. Six volunteers swallowed the heads of LEGO figurines for an unusual study, and Payless Shoes pranked VIP shoppers into paying markups of up to 1,800 percent for the bargain retailer's shoes as part of a viral advertising campaign.
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The Salvation Army denies that they are anti-LGBT in spite of their history—activists have created a voucher you can drop in the bell ringers’ red buckets this holiday season to stand up for LGBTQ rights. Amish farmers are starting to market camel’s milk, a bride in Australia reads out her cheating fiancés texts at the altar, and the list of 10 cities where the cost of living is skyrocketing is surprising.
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A researcher in the UK believes the autonomous vehicle will usher in a new mobile venue for the world's oldest profession. Not so far-fetched, considering 60% of all Americans have had sex in a car. A safe purchased at a storage unit auction was opened to reveal $7.5 million in cash, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade had its first same-sex kiss.
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Family, leftovers, football, dysfunction, and cranberry in a can…Happy Thanksgiving! The Focus Group wants you to tune-in to The National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day immediately following the Macy's Parade. Canine expert and co-host of the show since 2002, David Frei, joins Tim and John to encourage all of us to watch the pups before football. #DogsUntil2 promises 196 breeds, over 2000 dogs, and a growing audience approaching 30 million. Great fun for the entire family. As David reminds us, “It's a show!”
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In her new memoir, “Becoming,” Michelle Obama recounts sneaking out of The White House with daughter Malia on that night in June 2015 when Marriage Equality became the law of the land. But first, could marriage equality be overturned with the new administration and the conservative Supreme Court. Then, are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the conservative in your life? How about the “Lego-like” Build the Wall toy building block set. Yes, it does exist, it’s a real item—you just can't make it up. Happy Thanksgiving!
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There’s a good chance those long hold times for customer support have something to do with a rating known as a customer lifetime value, or CLV. That secret number is used by all manner of companies to measure the potential financial value of their customers. Tim and John check-in on their Mack Weldon wardrobe (listen in for a special discount code for Focus Group listeners), while life lessons from The Hardy Boys and Nothing Runs like a Deere caught our eye.
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Following the midterm elections, Wilton Manors is now the second city in the United States following Palm Springs to have an all-LGBTQ city council—it also has the second highest percentage of same-sex couples following Provincetown, MA. Senior citizens are replacing teenagers as fast-food workers amid a tight U.S. labor market, and restaurant chains are recruiting at churches, senior centers and the AARP. Scotland will begin incorporating LGBTQ history and issues into a mandatory curriculum with no opt-outs or exemptions.
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Aunt Barbara makes her triumphant return to The Focus Group just in time for the holidays, gift giving, and all things Tupperware. Tim and John loved the can opener—item # 1291—hint, hint. But first, John shows us his Peter Millar Excursionist blazer and Tim announced that Under Armour stopped strip club expenses.
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Go VOTE, after you listen to TFG Unbuttoned. Local citizens rallying to help a donut shop owner gives us hope, corporate America once again leads the government in the fight for civil rights, and how much is too much to pay for customer acquisition? If it's Tuesday, it's TFG Unbuttoned from Tim and John of The Focus Group.
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Happy Halloween! Did you have a favorite candy at Halloween? The Focus Group looks at America's best and worst Halloween favorites. The OUT Law segment with Angela Giampolo looks at the importance of a post nuptial, trans rights, and a unique birth. Shoptalk explores career peaks at any age.
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Based on a recent study, the Human Right Campaign revealed that 46% of LGBTQ workers are not out at work. The study sites examples of inappropriate questions and fear of exclusion as some of the reason’s LGBT workers are still cautious about bringing their full selves to work. Canada pulls a fast one on the USA by including language to protect workers against discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity in the latest North American Trade Agreement. And the Trump 2020 campaign is selling "LGBTQ for Trump" tees on their web site. You can’t make this stuff up!
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A common belief is that good-looking people also earn more money. But a new study turns this theory on its head. Researchers have found that people who are "very unattractive" may be the biggest earners. Should all meetings, even the in-person ones, be video meetings? A book burner in Iowa targets LGBT children’s titles, and no one knew kangaroo meet was on the menu at a school in Nebraska.
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A father stepped up to his son’s bully in an unexpected way: by treating him like a son and showing him a little kindness. According to a new report by GLSEN, a national LGBTQ youth advocacy organization, progress for LGBTQ students has slowed for the first time in a decade, and trans and gender-nonconforming youth face increasingly hostile school climates. And our brains are wired for pessimism—and what you can do to fix it.
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The top ten most stressed out states to live in might come as a surprise. Six factors were used to compile the list—long commute times, unemployment, hours worked, population density, home price-to-income ratio and the number of uninsured residents in each state. Police are not happy about googly eyes showing up on historic statues, and Tituss Burgess will host a London to New York Virgin Atlantic flight featuring drag queen bingo and live performances for WorldPride in June 2019.
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A group of pastors in Texas are suing the city of Austin to overturn an employment nondiscrimination ordinance, saying it doesn’t include an exemption for “employers who hold religious objections” to LGBTQ people. A London couple on honeymoon in Sri Lanka buys the hotel they were staying at after 12 glasses of rum each, and a white couple whose black babysitter was followed by a white woman and questioned by police said they were in disbelief about the incident.
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Working for yourself and being your own boss might also lead to better mental and physical health. Switzerland has voted to impose the strictest penalties in the world for trans- and homophobia, putting them on par with racism. Those found guilty of either could face up to three years in prison. A hotel in Brisbane was forced to apologize for a ‘sexist' ad featuring a couple enjoying breakfast in bed, and ‘drunk’ birds are causing havoc in a Minnesota town.
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The Toys R Us bankruptcy auction was canceled, and the brand may be set for a revival. Your monthly car payment can be a wealth killer by preventing savings, and a landscaper in Georgia won’t work for a gay couple.
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While the Out & Equal Workplace Summit takes place in Seattle, The Focus Group traveled to the frontline to speak with two HR professionals regarding diversity, inclusion, and the fast-changing worker/employer landscape. Machelle Williams and David Bruce of Volkswagen serve up the challenges and opportunities facing many companies right now. But first, did Disney “white wash” a Princess, and a bridal parties list of crazy demands.
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In an attempt to stop a drag queen story hour event at the Lafayette Public Library in Louisiana, two antigay Christian groups have filed suit against the town, the governor of Louisiana, and the library. Drinking diet soda can lead to metabolic syndrome, a mix of conditions that includes: increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, and weight gain. And drama at the Zoo! A gay penguin couple briefly ‘kidnaps' a chick from neglectful parents.
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Douglas Spencer has more than 20 years of experience in nearly every modern marketing discipline. His new book, “Do They Care,” shows executives from marketing to human resources why people want to care about their brands and how to enable them. The New York Yankees are committing to the LGBTQ community by way of a $50K student scholarship to honor the gay rights movement at Stonewall 50 years ago, and a man’s strange behavior in the produce aisle gets him arrested.
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Amazon is placing fake packages on trucks to ensure drivers don’t steal, two McDonald’s customers take advertising matters into their own hands and get $25K each for their efforts, and a Stonewall picture book due in April of 2019 will break down the historic LGBT rights moment for kids.
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OUT Law featuring attorney Angela Giampolo kicks off, with a look at LGBT legal issues from around the country. Tim and John sample new Oreo flavors, Amazon is selling live Christmas trees this year and an English town hears eerie children’s singing only at night. You can retire for $37K a year in these five cities, but there’s a catch.
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Studies by the campus papers at Harvard and Yale indicate that freshmen more readily identify as LGBTQ than as conservative. 1 in 4 Americans really have deleted Facebook's app, and a study claims that attending a concert once every two weeks can add nine years to your life.
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Farrah Fawcett’s son viciously beats a gay man in L.A., a couple is denied a marriage license in New York State, and other LGBT news items are covered in The Random Sample. Bathroom hand dryers are essentially ‘germ cannons,’ and the return of the Clark Bar caught our eye.
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A California restaurant doubles down on their "no unruly children" policy, a same-sex couple feels they were not handled properly in the early boarding phase of a recent flight, and a Houston art gallery uses humor to solve a parking issue with a church across the street.
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Why wait until the New Year? Make and keep some resolutions this Fall. A shop was caught sticking googly eyes on fish to 'make them look fresh,' and Star Wars action figures and premium scotch apparently don't mix. Nike's new campaign causes an uproar, French schools ban phones and tablets during the day, and 'placebo buttons' are everywhere.
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A same-sex couple paints their house in the colors of the rainbow to troll their homophobic neighbors, you might not regret claiming your social security at 62, and college students are rightly outraged over a $999 online textbook. However, the university does have a method to its pricing madness.
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Tim and John hit the road in the VW Golf Alltrack wagon for two days on the PA Ice Cream Trail. The mission was simple: 12 dairies in two days, plus 12 stamps on our Pursue Your Scoops card for some swag—a t-shirt and an ice cream scoop. First, an unusual part of a whale is used for a custom beer, and Animal Crackers redesigns their box—the animals are out of their cages.
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White Models advertise black empowerment t-shirts, an Iranian LGBTQ asylum seeker in Austria was denied for not knowing the meaning of the colors on the pride flag, and some football fans are not thrilled with the NFL’s male cheerleaders.
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Madonna turned 60, and we pick some favorite songs from her decades long career. Motivation might not be what we think and celebrating a Business Birthday is Ezra Butler Eddy—he created a business empire manufacturing matches but lost it a few times to fire. Lunch lady sisters made off with $500K, and John “discovers” Charles Busch in “Die Mommie Die,” a must-see for clever camp movie fans.
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A company tells a woman via email that her ‘ghetto’ name Disqualified her from employment, and the company later claimed they were hacked. The traditional résumé and its importance might be on the way out, and “Hot Wheels” celebrates its 50th anniversary with an art book that explores the beloved toy brand's past, present and future.
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Meghan Maury, Policy Director for the National LGBTQ Task Force, discusses the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings, being counted on the next national census, religious exemptions laws at the state level, and possible impacts to the community. But first, Rocky Road Trip Oreos get sampled, a super cannabis market in Las Vegas, and France provides outdoor "loos with a view.”
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A look at five brands that support LGBT causes all year—you may be surprised. Would you want free McDonald's food for life like Buffet, Gates, and Romney? Then enter to win the McGold card. Pumpkin Spice is already starting to creep into stores and Hallmark is producing more Christmas movies than ever, and one fan has created a Hallmark Christmas Movie drinking game that is pure genius! Yes, it is still August!
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It's a business story roundup, from bike sharing programs going bust to shoes made using recycled water bottles. The middle class faces ever tougher odds, and Charles Shultz integrated Peanuts with Franklin 47 years ago.
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House Republicans Rep. Jeff Duncan introduced the Old Glory Only Act, banning any flag or emblem from flying at United States embassies other than the American flag—including the rainbow flag. Young people are less likely to hold summer jobs now, and more people support allowing businesses to refuse LGBTQ customers, while generally supporting marriage equality.
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Shoptalk examines why we forget someone's name immediately after meeting them, and the 50 things everyone needs to master before 50. A study that showed heat may make a man's assets appear larger and the dangers of keeping a parabolic mirror in the back of your car on a summer day caught our eye.
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A senior living community rejected two women because they’re a married couple, a recent study shows that gay men over the age of 45 are more likely to be single, and when TGI Fridays opened back in 1965, it was such a huge singles scene that cops had to close the streets nearby.
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Brian Roman and the Admark360 LGBT Business Spotlight returns to showcase two unique businesses. Simma Lieberman works with startups and small-to-medium sized companies to help leaders create inclusive cultures that last. Laura Spaulding's Spaulding Decon provides cleaning, remediation and decontamination services to return properties to a healthy status for their occupants.
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A New Zealand firms test of the 4-day work week found the change boosted productivity among its 240 employees, who said they spent more time with their families, exercising, cooking, and working in their gardens. A text from the boss gets very misread, and a prank in Japan involving compressed air goes wrong.
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Bruce Yelk, renowned party promoter and producer of one of the nation's fastest growing club events, Distrkt C, joins Tim and John. The inventor of Liquid Paper, and research showing how heat affects cognitive ability caught our eye. Shop Talk asks whether you can get through dinner without checking your phone.
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Jimmy Carter says Jesus would probably have been pro-marriage equality, which made pastor Franklin Graham lashes out. Democrats in Congress have filed a bill to outlaw the "gay panic" defense, sometimes used to argue that assailants deserve lighter sentences or even acquittal because they were panicked into committing a violent crime after an LGBT person made an unwanted advance. And buyer beware when it comes to used paperbacks on Amazon.
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Ben Model is one of the nation’s leading silent film accompanists, and he works full-time presenting and accompanying silent films in a wide variety of venues around the USA and internationally. His indie DVD label Undercrank Productions has released several discs of rare/lost silent films, including films preserved by the Library of Congress. Tim takes note that McDonald's is starting to sell "Muffin Toppers" and phallic graffiti you can see from orbit caught John's eye.
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Pride marchers in the Philippines came across the unexpected at the end of their parade—Christians holding signs apologizing for ways the religion had hurt the LGBTQ community. Half of LGBT Workers Stay Closeted, Unmoved by Diversity Efforts according to a new study from the Human Rights Campaign.
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Tim Bennett and John T. Nash look at cannabis friendly hotels in states where it's legal, an all-you-can-eat offer that bankrupts a Chinese hot pot restaurant in just two weeks, and Leona Helmsley, aka the Queen of Mean celebrates a Business Birthday. Fun facts about the 4th of July and the tough questions Apple asks during interviews round out the holiday broadcast.
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A small town in North Dakota is moving to scrap its government over fears that white supremacists are attempting to take it over—one seat at a time. A jury orders the man who injured a waitress to pay $3 million for the unwanted advance, and YouTube says they “let the LGBTQ community down” in a Twitter statement.
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Executive Director Esther McGowan and Board Chair Pat Owens talk about the scope and outreach of Visual AIDS, an organization committed to not only raising HIV awareness, but also preserving and honoring the work of artists with HIV/AIDS. But first, a thief returns to the scene of the crime, and a VW electric vehicle claims the title for the fastest drive up Pikes Peak.
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Canada becomes the second nation in the world to legalize marijuana (the first was Urugauy in 2013.) The White House canceled the annual bi-partisan picnic, and meet the mother who has held the same touching sign at every NYC Pride March.
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Matt Skallerud of Pink Banana Media returns with the #ILoveGay Influencer Spotlight, which looks at the Pride month marketing efforts of Proctor & Gamble and T-Mobile. A state trooper is applauded for ticketing a slow driver in the fast lane, and Country Time Lemonade sets up a legal aid fund to help young entrepreneurs fight penalties from city hall. Shop Talk looks at the benefits of gossiping.
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Fox host Pete Hegseth is being sued for hitting a man with an axe during a live segment just two blocks from Radio City Music Hall—a very busy part of NYC. A week before premiering Billy Zane's new movie "Lucid," the film's director Adam Morse reveals he's legally blind. And are the parents of a boy who knocked over a sculpture responsible for the $132K bill?
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Co-Founders and LGBT Allies, Doug Jacobson and Bert Gallagher, join the show to introduce us to this vodka with a purpose. This award-winning, ultra-premium, vodka has a simple agenda—Equality for All, and 20% of sales are donated directly back to LGBT causes. But first, the story behind the Allstate Mayhem commercials, the sportiest NYC Pride Parade in history, and Trump the Ripper!
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Tim Clark, the president of Emirates airlines, predicts that Passenger jets in the future will be lighter, more fuel-efficient and faster—partly because they won't have windows. Four email mistakes that are easy to fix, and why the President might flip-flop on marijuana legalization.
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Fresh off her 30th book, Focus Group favorite Erin McHugh joins Tim Bennett and John T. Nash for a freewheeling chat. Cake decorators that need to have their work proofread, and Vermont offers a financial incentive for workers to relocate to the state caught our eye.
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We kick the show off with the recent SCOTUS ruling in favor of treats over rights. Staunchly anti-gay lawyer and Donald Trump appointee Kyle Duncan has been confirmed as a federal judge in New Orleans’s 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo—known for his anti-LGBT views—issued a supportive statement for Pride Month and even tweeted about it, and California bans travel to Oklahoma based on its recent 'discriminatory' LGBT adoption law.
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Metrosource Magazine Editor-in-Chief Paul Hagen returns with recommendations for summer movies, books, TV, and theater. He puts the "pop" back in pop culture. A man in the UK who spent 23 years in the closet is now a male escort, and a California Republican who thinks it's just fine to discriminate against LGBT home buyers caught our eye.
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Sephora is giving free makeup classes to trans and non-binary people, as part of the makeup chain's Classes for Confidence series, which aims to help those experiencing major life transitions of all calibers. An Oregon principal has been ousted for making LGBTQ students read the Bible as punishment, and a hardware store worker tells a Boy Scout: ‘Get out! We don’t support homos! They allow homos now!’
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Tim and John welcome Alicia Case, Global Communications Manager and Global Co-Chair of Publicis Health's Égalité, their LGBT business resource group. She shares insights on being an LGBT ally and plans for the continued success and growth of the group. The 96-year-old secretary who quietly amassed an $8.2 million fortune which she donated to social service groups and schools caught John's eye.
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Apple is getting pushback for looking to site a new facility in Research Triangle, an 85-year-old UK photographer comes out and wishes he’d done it sooner, and Connecticut encourages LGBT adoptions.
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05.16.18 | Maryland officially bans conversion therapy for LGBT minors and drag queens in the UK prepare a special welcome for the President. The Business Birthday profiles Liberace, who at the height of his fame was the highest-paid entertainer in the world. And Stoli unveils a commemorative bottle honoring Harvey Milk.
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Four men are charged with hate crimes after assualting a gay couple who were holding hands after Miami Beach Pride. A witness who intervened to help was knocked unconscious. Senior centers are the surprising new battleground for bullying, and the Small Business Administration scrubbed its site of LGBT outreach pages.
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In her new book, customer experience pioneer Jeanne Bliss saves companies from their worst behaviors and brings out their best with one simple test for everything they do: Would You Do That to Your Mother? The mystery of the 'Dog Suicide' bridge in Scotland, and schools removing analog clocks because kids can't tell time by them caught our eye.
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State lawmakers in Oklahoma and Kansas approved legislation to grant legal protections to faith-based adoption agencies that cite their religious beliefs for not placing children in LGBT homes, similar to laws in at least five other states. Interestungly, backers of the Kansas bill acknowledged that faith-based agencies have been operating in Kansas for decades without issue. Amazon puts the brakes on fundraising for a known hate group, and Disney releases Mickey pride ears.
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Two excuses to celebrate this Saturday if a beverage involving alcohol is in your plans. The Focus Group welcomes Nectar Girl, Dulce Vida Tequila, and Litchfield Bourbon to help you plan either your Cinco de Mayo lo-cal beverage party, or the perfect mint julep for the Derby. But first, Tim identifies James Dyson as his least favorite Business Birthday to date and John shares his wish to have taken rides on the Hindenburg and Titanic had they not had such a tragic demise.
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The "gay panic" defense continues to be legal in 48 states and cleared one man of murder recently. Tim and John then explore the Top 10 professions with the highest divorce rates according to The Ladders. Listen and see if you agree.
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LGBT Conversion Therapy is dying a quick death in America. Tim and John think it can't happen fast enough, and discuss the dramatic shift in thinking, and how the U.S. is actually ahead of the rest of the world in moving away from the harmful practice. Gorton's sells fish sticks with hunky Mer-Bros, and soon you'll be able to sleep in the cargo hold of some long-haul flights.
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As the functionality of credit cards change so does their look. The raised numbers have been replaced by bolder bank graphics and custom designs. Domino's can now deliver to the beach, and the internet decided that billionaire Elon Musk needed a new couch—and paid for one. Tesla's PR team smartly accepted.
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Tim and John reflect on the life of Barbara Bush, and share some of her wisdom. But first, an ingenious student brings a record player to a physics exam where smart phones were not allowed, to hear his tunes. And a man in Britain claims a nerve medication made him gay.
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Gay-themed content has been scrubbed from Sina Weibo, one of China’s largest social media platforms, and the Beijing International Film Festival this week removed gay-themed “Call Me By Your Name,” which had previously been announced as part of its selection. A recent EPA regulatory rollback might make U.S. carmakers wish they had never asked for weaker standards.
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Project Runway Alum and HIV/AIDS Activist Mondo Guerra joins The Focus Group this week to talk about his work with Dining Out for Life-among all his other activities. But first, Tim and John share what caught their eye and who is Masaru Ibuka? Shop Talk explores four words to avoid in interviews. See if you agree.
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LGBTQ rights group GetEQUAL is shutting down, and PFLAG is facing funding challenges. Over the past few years, several national and local LGBTQ organizations have shut their doors. In 2010, less than 3% of LGBT adults in the U.S. gave money to any national LGBT organizations.
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Tim and John discuss Carnival Cruise Lines stance against the repeal of same-sex marriage in Bermuda on Shop Talk. An Amish wax works and an app that scams phone scammers caught our eye. And Chef Michael Greco, Owner of Giullietta's on Carmine St. in NYC shares a fun new way to drink bubbly—the Chambong.
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In 2012, Cecil Chao offered $65 million to any man who could win over his lesbian daughter and make her straight. Six years later, Gigi Chao is Hong Kong's leading lady in LGBTQ rights. UFO's, Liberace, and China's retaliation against the US embargo are also on the agenda.
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Tim and John celebrate 10 years of hosting The Focus Group with a look back at memorable early moments, favorite guests, and fun VW Road Trip destinations. Brian Roman and the AdMark 360 LGBT Business Spotlight showcases Tinia Pina, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Re-Nuble, Inc., a waste-to-resource company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. And Roland Siebelink's Scale Up Ally helps founding teams grow big but not corporate.
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Facebook is now blocking ads targeted to LGBT users, and Craigslist has shut down their personals section. Both stories have been under the radar but will have an outsized impact on the LGBT community.
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Nor'easter number four did not stop The Focus Group, Tim was able to join the show live from Philadelphia via Skype. A Paris sex doll brothel and a garden scale on the Home Depot site that seems to be measuring weed—or perhaps Kale chips—caught our eye. Shop Talk looks at a science-backed 21-day program to be happier, healthier, and more successful.
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Tim and John look at the accelerating trend of schools not teaching or promoting the learning of a second language. People in different countries are teaching themselves Spanish by watching popular subtitled telenovelas, or English via "Full House" and "Family Matters."
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Tim and John talk to reporter Amy DiPierro from The Desert Sun about a planned LGBT-friendly retirement complex in Palm Springs. Not one but four business birthdays, a look at some great American companies that might disappear soon, and one cent makes a big difference in a suit against Southwest Airlines.
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Married for 66 years and both terminally ill, an Oregon couple dies together under the state’s Death With Dignity law. “Living & Dying: A Love Story,” is a 45-minute documentary that details the background of the Emericks’ final decision and their resolve in carrying it out.
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The Focus Group Happy Hour Special kicks off with canned vodka and soda cocktails, which received a thumbs up. Wind-blown objects can maim or kill, and house cats share the same killer tendencies as their larger cousins. New research looks at the link between luck and wealth—hard work and smarts may not have much to do with being rich.
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While Trump threatened a Trade War, Olympian Gus Kenworthy reminds us that homophobia has not gone anywhere, as evidenced by the hateful comments on his YouTube and Twitter feeds.
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The #ILoveGay Influencer Spotlight with Matt Skallerud from Pink Banana Media kicks off. The term “influencers” is always evolving, and Matt will showcase what kinds of influencers are succeeding today, and what digital platforms they use most. Hand-painted 1950s style refrigerators for $50K each, and some gross kids toys from the Toy Fair caught our eye.
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Tim and John share their views on an opinion piece written for Attitude.Co.UK entitled "Young queer people shouldn't be obligated to care about LGBT history," by Dylan Jones. With LGBT rights under fire around the USA everyday, yes, LGBT history is important.
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Tim and John look at LGBT headlines from around the country on the Random Sample. The Secretary of the Army learns that service members are more concerned about their food and pay rather than serving with trans troops. GLAAD finds that acceptance for the LGBT community has dropped for the first time since they started the survey. But first, Captain Crunch, Christmas lights, and wet suits caught our eye.
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Tim and John reflect on the latest national travesty that feels all too familiar. But Tim and John talk about why Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida feels like it might be a turning point for our country.
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Tim and John welcome Adrian De Berardinis—The Bear Naked Chef—for the very first Focus Group cooking show. Adrian prepares a Prosecco and Pomegranate cocktail, followed by Pappardelle with Bacon and Peas. George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., inventor of the Ferris Wheel, has a Business Birthday, and Tim puzzles over how often certain clothes items should be cleaned.
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Tim and John give their thoughts on the Obama portraits, and how it was odd that the sitting President and First Lady were absent... They also talk about gay Olympians vs Vice President Mike Pence and Pence's terrible track record of hiring White House staff. Lastly, the guys talk about the breakthrough cure for baldness which is fast-food french fries!
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Tim and John discuss the role of first impressions and how to steer them in the right direction, and wonder if passion puts food on the table. John Deere celebrates a Business Birthday, and a version of Monopoly for cheaters catches our eye.
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Tim and John quarterback the Super Bowl advertising and reveal their hits and misses. The Alabama Senate votes to stop issuing marriage licenses in favor of just filing a record of your union with the state. Does it matter? Join The Focus Group: Unbuttoned every Tuesday, for a no holds barred dive into politics, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.
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Stuart Elliott has spent more than three decades covering advertising, marketing and media. He is best known as the advertising columnist of The New York Times, and joins Tim and John to talk about the Super Bowl ads. But first, cannabis caught our eye—from a major employer no longer screening for it, to how much it's taxed when you buy it.
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Tim and John are joined by Christianna Silva, a Staff Writer at Newsweek who focuses on civil rights, with a particular look at LGBT issues. She talks about the billions of dollars lost to states due to LGBT discrimination, and how states that foster diversity might be better fits for the new Amazon HQ. A photographers take on sexist ads from decades past, and some surprising facts about plastic straws caught our eye this week.
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Tim and John learn about the "Pittsburgh Potty," discover a delivery service called GoPuff, and celebrate the Business Birthday of the man who invented the cardboard egg carton. Shop Talk covers the mistakes not to make on the job search in 2018, and do you have a personal brand?
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This week Tim and John look at new marketing programs from McDonald's and Ikea. Roy Disney is our Business Birthday and Shop Talk explores business buzzwords that make you sound stupid. Mark Vogler, from Out In The Vineyard, updates us on what's in store for this summer's events. GayTravel.com has Awarded Gay Wine Weekend the Best Event of the Summer and we agree. Mark introduces us to The Velvet Mafia and how LGBT networking finally got him selected for an eight week Antarctica program with the National Science Foundation.
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Tim and John kick off 2018 with two important articles related to career and LGBT advancement. But first, maybe the Whitehouse is a dump, and Apple's retail mis-step in Chicago caught the eye of the Focus Group.
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Best selling author of "How to Work With and Lead People Not Like You" Kelly McDonald joins The Focus Group to talk about the year that was, and the trends in business for 2018. As one of the country's top speakers, Kelly offers a unique perspective on the positive changes organizations are making in the workplace.
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A gay, married, interracial Santa book that people love or hate, John’s Star Wars snowglobe, and LGBT Stories you may have missed are just a few of the topics covered on this edition of The Focus Group. Caught My Eye explores a cash stealing cat and a radio reporter who lost his voice. The Random Sample advises against careless hooking up through apps, and takes a look at gender neutral clothing.
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Theater Ambassador and host of the podcast "Curtain Call" joins us to share his theater picks should you find yourself in NYC this holiday season. But first, Venezuela is selling knock-offs of familiar brands, a freelance writer tricks Trip Advisor and his shed is named best restaurant in London, and Shop Talk explores a sporty manager that wants everyone to share her love of sport—or they will get dinged on their performance review.
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Tim and John welcome Career Coach Michael Mellen to the show as we steam toward 2018. Happy Birthday to Irv Robbins of Baskin-Robbins fame. We are still the only show in the universe that celebrates Business Birthdays. Why are there 31 flavors and what was the 31st? Shop Talk explores a gay governed Palm Springs, don't hang mistletoe at the Holiday Party, and China has a bike disposal problem.
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Join The Focus Group this week for The LGBT Business Spotlight brought to you by Admark360. Brian Roman profiles three varied businesses where each person left the comforts of corporate America and started their own venture. But first, Tim and John wish a Happy Business Birthday to Patrick Byrne from Overstock.com and Eugene Polley the inventor of the TV remote. John plays with a demonic Santa and Tim thinks eating Birthday Cake Oreos has a side benefit.
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Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Co-Director Nicole Johnson joins Tim and John to talk…turkey. Cooks can reach the Turkey Talk-Line via social media, by calling 1-800-BUTTERBALL, or texting their questions to 1-844-877-3456. Ad exec Donny Deutsch celebrates a Business Birthday, and John graduates from Animation Mentor.
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Listen, laugh, and learn this week with Tim and John as they address company boycotts based on celebrity, procrastination, gender neutral public announcements, and the lady things of Jimmy Choo. Robbie Rogers retires and Walmart gets dinged on the HRC Corporate Equality Index for 2018. In Shop Talk, the 8-hour work day is explored and while necessary in some professions, it is outdated for creative types. As John said, "I never came up with a great ad campaign sitting behind a desk!" By focusing on putting in the hours at work, rather than putting in the quality of work, we run the risk stifling creativity and imagination.
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Tim and John get their hands on two new, yet to be released, Oreo cookie flavors that will make their debut in 2018! Thank you to listener Chris and Mondelez for giving us the inside scoop. Former Speaker of the House, John Boehner letting down his guard caught John's eye, Tim recommends skipping a safari for the zoo, and Steve Jobs schools us on how to respond to insults. It's an embarrassment of riches for our Business Birthdays with three this week! You probably know one as a household name, but how about the other two? Happy Birthday to Milton Bradley, Tom Anderson, and Whip Jones.
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We're all business. Except when we're not, was never more revealed than with this week's Focus Group. The Sea Witch Parade, a man with an unfortunate endowment, discounts at a restaurant based on female assets, and Tim Cook turns 57. Career Coach and author of "Radical Candor," Kim Scott, talks leadership and hiring diamond cutters in the old Soviet Union. Enjoy.
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It's a Random Sample show. Check-in to the VW Beetle Hotel—if you dare, the ugly sneaker trend, and androphiles are explored. What's the flavor of the Mystery Oreo? Tim and John seem to think there is an orange tinge while the rest of the crew thinks Fruity Pebbles! Enter to win 50K with Oreo if you get it right. The Focus Group 2017 Listener Survey has launched and we would appreciate your feedback. Shop Talk looks at 4 Expressions to avoid that make you look clueless at work.
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Tim and John speak with Dr. Michael Tischler, owner of Tischler Dental Laboratory as well as the founder of the Teeth Tomorrow Franchise Network. Divine, aka Harris Glenn Milstead, celebrates a business birthday, Apple Pie Oreos get mixed results and the seven ways to end your day on a good note.
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Tim and John head to Philadelphia with Volkswagen to attend the 2017 Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Summit. Aside from being the first chance to experience the new VW Tiguan and Atlas SUVs, Tim and John were able to experience first hand how large the Out & Equal conference has grown since their last visit to the summit in Los Angeles. It's great to see so many Fortune 500 companies in attendance supporting LGBT Equality in the workplace. Not to brag, but VW was one of only four auto manufacturers in attendance, and they stole the show with their display adjacent to the conference entrance and registration. Kudos to the VW Team for being very visible and proud! Our guests this week include VW's own Machelle Williams and Dave Dunlap, along with the Founder and CEO of Out & Equal, Selisse Berry.
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Tim and John run through their signature segment, The Random Sample—LGBT news from around the USA and sometimes the globe. Russell Simmons is 60, John finds out where the name R2-D2 originated, and Tim wants a Coy dog. Listener Adrian sent us Cookie Butter Oreos to sample—and The Focus Group gives them a 10! Shop Talk looks at some ways to address uncomfortable conversations with co-workers.
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It's our first Focus Group Prime Time Special. Comedian and Curtain Call Host Keith Price joins Tim and John to talk about his latest stand-up show and his Fall Broadway Theater picks. John's Pick that Flick, Tim's List, and a very special business birthday round out the show. Can you spot the hidden anatomy in some famous cartoons and should a woman be concerned that her boyfriend is on Grindr to "buy weed?"
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If you can still read this the world has yet to end, nurses can't believe what they see, Sassy Trump reprimands North Korea, Big League Chew is 40, and retailers are closing stores at a record pace. Get your Doomsday Bucket, listen to The Focus Group, and enjoy a Criterion Film tonight. Peter Becker, Criterion Collection President is our guest.
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Tim and John look at LGBT headlines and stories from around the globe, and discuss steps to protect your credit after the Equifax hack. But first, Denny's craptastic mascot, Milton Hershey's birthday, and sign language translation fumble.
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Are you happy at work? Our guest on The Focus Group will help answer that question. Tim Bennett and John Nash welcome Dr. Annie McKee to discuss her latest book How To Be Happy At Work. But first driverless pizza delivery, Superman logic, and Trump shaped orange ecstasy pills. All out of this world but somehow related we suppose. Shop Talk explores the idea that your passion may not be a path to business success.
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Tim and John talk about the end of summer, and make some Labor Day resolutions. But first, they touch on wild animals getting lose at an auto show, Warren Buffet's odd ways, sole-less shoes, a Dunkin' Donuts rebrand, KLM's Pride marketing miscue, and driving while gay. Try to get all of this somewhere else!
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Kim Acquaviva is our guest on The Focus Group. Her new book, "LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care" is the go-to handbook for hospice and palliative care professionals looking to enhance their care delivery or their programs with LGBTQ-inclusive care. But first, Tim and John share what caught their eye and the usual Focus Group banter. Finally, Tim and John share their philosophy on the use of "I." Join us here or on our YouTube channel.
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Kelly McDonald's latest book "How to Work With and Lead People Not like You," launched Monday, and she joins The Focus Group to share her insights on working with others in a changing environment. Perhaps the White House could use a box of books? What Caught My Eye looks at two gay students who had their yearbook quotes pulled and Tim Gunn offers actionable advice on the best way to offer critique we all could use at home or work.
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The Focus Group this week explores two topics that are ripe for multiple points of view. What's happening to gay culture and are there benefits of quitting a job? But first, The Million Mom's boycott a Disney cartoon that features two mommies, a young couple buys up a private street in the Presidio—unbeknownst to the tony San Fran residents, and a town dedicated to cannabis is welcoming all in California.
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Naughty landlords, a new LGBT animated short film, and lesbian polar bears are just the tip of the iceberg on this week’s Focus Group. Shop Talk explores ways to save some time and money on your job search. Join Tim Bennett and John T. Nash as they continue their tradition of “listen, laugh, and learn” every week on The Focus Group. Learn more and select your audio or video platform of choice at focusgroupradio.com.
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Tim and John share LGBT News from around the USA—and sometimes the globe—on The Random Sample. They touch on the "B" in LGBT, escorts, refusal of service, hung cities, and new programming at LOGO. How's that for random? Remember to subscribe, like and rate us on your platform of choice. Learn more at focusgrouradio.com
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Tim and John welcome James Navarrete from The G Life—the premiere luxury lifestyle site for the well rounded gay man to The Focus Group. But first, AOL Discs and LEGO Burgers Caught Our Eye. We celebrate a favorite guest of the show, Timothy Mahoney, during our Business Birthday. Shop Talk asks the question: How gay do you want your gay bar to be?
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Six time Emmy Award-winning Television Producer Terence Noonan joins The Focus Group. Having worked with some of the greatest names in TV, and continuing to discover new talent, Terence shares insights about hard work, persistence, and showing up. But first, our Business Birthday celebrates the greatest entrepreneur of the 18th century and Shop Talk explores the number one thing that can ruin your job interview.
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It's The Focus Group 4th of July Special! Aside from the usual banter, Tim and John revisit the best of their interviews with Frank DeCaro, Jim Colucci, Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson. Then Tim and John go to Costco and share their 5 favorite finds-currently. Let us know what you found…if you are a Costco shopper.
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Paul Hagen, Editor-in-Chief of Metrosource Magazine, joins The Focus Group to put the cherry on the sundae of our June Pride programming. Paul always has a good time with Tim and John. But first, Vera Wang has a birthday, John recaps his Pride march in NYC, a Swiss café gives you a latte and a hummer, and a woman gets fired from her job for being a woman.
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Brian Roman, President of promotions and marketing company AdMark360, launches a new quarterly segment that spotlights LGBT owned businesses across North America. On our maiden voyage, we learn about beard and junk oils from John Dodge, founder of J&L Pogonotrophics in Chicago. Then, Michael Jones of Our Community USA, joins us to talk about producing LGBT business and service guides for over 40 US cities. But first, Tim and John talk NYC Pride and corporate exclusivity with listener Billy Kittner, show some hilarious "Planet of the Apes" toys from listener Rob in Florida, visit the Museum of Failures in Sweden, and wish William Scholl of Foot Care Fame a Happy Business Birthday.
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Brook Altman, CEO and Founder of Prowdr, talks about her latest venture and what it takes to build an LGBTQ welcoming lifestyle brand. Abercrombie and Fitch stubs their toe with a Pride tweet, birthday party cookies go wrong, and our business birthday, for the first time in 9 years, is…Donald J. Trump! Happy 71st. Shop Talk explores Philadelphia's controversial push to add black and brown stripes to the Rainbow Flag.
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The Pride Leprechaun says "Happy Pride!" The Focus Group kicks off Pride with a visit from Derek and Romaine. We catch up on their internship program, Romaine's love of money, and Derek's relationship woes while on the infamous DNR Cruise Events. But first, Drag Queens host story time at the local Cherry Hill, NJ Library and Lancaster, CA is betting on Asians and Gays to save the town.
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The Focus Group this week celebrates the start of summer and Pride season with Tim's recap of Rehoboth Beach and John's trip to the Norman Rockwell Museum to experience the Hanna Barbera Exhibit. Willlllmaaaa! Tim and John share their views on Kathy Griffin, and Donald Trumps former Pastor—Norman Vincent Peale. Peale's book, "The Power of Positive Thinking" was a road map for the Trump Campaign. Enter the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes, enjoy a heartwarming story about Roger Moore, learn to say "no," and find out what the best selling cookie brands are in the USA during Tim's List.
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05.24.17 | Tim and John get set for the kick-off of the summer season with books they would like to read and road trips they would like to take. But first, the founder of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and former CEO of VW have birthdays, John Water's is hosting a Summer Camp, Connecticut outlaws Conversion Therapy for LGBT youth, John explores Anthill Art, and Tim reminds us that June 11th is the National March for Equality and Unity in D.C. Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend. Honor those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
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05.17.17 | The Focus Group welcomes LGBT travel expert Jim Werner, to talk about the 5th Anniversary of his travel site Fagabond and his recent trip to Cuba. Tim thinks horror and sci-fi movies are one in the same, John ponders building a Saturn V Lego rocket, and Pick That Flick features summer blockbusters.
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05.10.17 | Jam packed episode this week. First, Tim and John share their results from the JobFlare app. A Focus Group frequent guest packs up and leaves the USA. Man About World Founder Ed Salvato joins the conversation as we explore his new "Handbook of LGBT Tourism and Hospitality." And finally, Jude Miller Burke, Ph.D. discusses her book "The Adversity Advantage," which explores how childhood hardship can lead to career and life success.
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05.03.17 | Author Erin McHugh joins The Focus Group, marking our one year anniversary on our new format! Her latest book, Second Chances, is an inspiring collection of do-overs that have made people's lives brighter. Erin reads a few passages that had special meaning to all of us and lets us in on her next book idea. Shop Talk explores business buzzwords that we all hate. Job Flare, a new app that John discovered, will tell you what job or career you should pursue. Tim and John will reveal what they find out next week and challenge the listeners to do the same and share their results. Oh, and if you ever fly Air Koryo to Pyongyang, let us know what you think of the Koryo Burger!
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04.26.17 | This week on The Focus Group we address the trend where large companies are increasingly making small suppliers wait twice as long to get paid as in the recent past. It is having a devastating affect on small businesses when it comes to reinvestment, development, and human resources. But first, get out and help support your local LGBTQ non-profits. Dining Out for Life and the Keystone Gay Rodeo are two such organizations that raise money for local LGBTQ organizations. Find a "friend" through a new app: GAYBFF. Tim and John talk about the 20 year anniversary of Ellen's coming out and the ambiguous VW commercial that ran during the broadcast—the ad with the 2 guys and a smelly chair. We're they friends or a couple?
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04.19.17 | Kelly McDonald, marketing expert and sought after keynote speaker, catches up with Tim and John to preview her latest book, "How To Work With and Lead People Not Like You." A man dies in peace thinking President Trump was Impeached, Queen Elizabeth eats this one thing every day, Ole Evinrude has a birthday, and cut flowers are big business. Listen, Laugh, and Learn with The Focus Group.
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04.12.17 | This week, a poop themed child's birthday party caught John's eye while Tim chose Alfred Butts, the inventor of Scrabble, for The Business Birthday. From The Random Sample—The Focus Group's take on LGBT news from around North America—annointed cake that can make you straight, Oklahoma Law Makers equate LGBT youth with cross-dressers, a Pennsylvania school system sides with a trans student's right to use the locker room of their choice, and Tim and John talk masculine lingerie. In honor of Easter, the gang plays a few rounds of BeanBoozled.
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04.05.17 | Angela Giampolo, attorney and LGBTQ Legal Expert, joins The Focus Group to discuss the latest proposed government legislation and challenges facing LGBTQ Americans. Dandelion is retired from the Crayola Crayon Box, John gives Tim a french pastry only he can pronounce, and the top ten states for retirement stumps both Tim and John, but not the listeners!
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03.29.17 | Tim and John look at a new study showing that having a "gay voice" as a male and "gruff voice" as a female might cost you a top job. Conversion therapy, RuPaul's view of Bachelorette Parties at gay bars, LGBT History Tours in New Haven, Gay Yoga in South Dakota, Bathroom Bills in Texas, and the possibility of the USA's first trans male judge in Philadelphia are also discussed. "Pick That Flick" returns with more movies to stump the audience.
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Eleven years ago this week , Tim and John broadcasted for the first time on XM radio! Happy 9th Anniversary to us! Thanks to all of you, and our sponsors, who listened, supported us, and joined the conversation through the years.
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03.22.17 | Career coach and executive recruiter Bruce Hurwitz, from Hurwitz Staffing Solutions, debunks the belief that you have to be underemployed later in your career if you want to work into your 60's and beyond. The Founder of "USA Today," Al Nueharth, is our Business Birthday, a Thai Turtle full of coins caught John's eye, and Tim's List looks at the Ten Most Powerful and Influential Companies in the USA for 2017.
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03.15.17 | Canadian fast food chain Original Joe's thanks diners for not drinking and driving, some think LGBT Media is too white, and Happy Birthday Fabio! The Random Sample includes an ingenious, but maybe not suitable for work reference to the blizzard and getting plowed, vandalism at LGBT Centers, dressing The Trumps, and an LGBT sailing team. Tim's List reveals the Top 10 2017 Spring Break destinations in the USA. Where else can you get all this and more?
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03.08.17 | Partners in real estate and partners in life: Tom Postilio & Mickey Conlon. As stars of HGTV’s reality hit series "Selling New York," the two were appropriately dubbed “The Dream Team.” Named among the Top 1,000 Real Estate Professionals in the United States by the "Wall Street Journal," Tom and Mickey are responsible for over $1.5 billion in residential sales, and have shattered records for a considerable number of Manhattan’s more desirable buildings, but also for entire neighborhoods. First though, be careful of those Peep Oreos…yuck! A look back on the Palm Pilot, a mutual fund that excludes LGBT friendly companies, and two TV ads with LGBT themes round out a very busy show. Tim's List looks at the 7 Best European Countries for Dual Citizenship.
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03.01.17 | We kept what you love and added a new LGBT News segment—The Random Sample. Each week we select stories from local and national LGBT news sources that we think should be top of mind. This week, Grindr gets a workout at CPAC, Washington, D.C. is a finalist to host Gay Games 2022, and 3 LGBT owned businesses in the Atlanta area are profiled. Tim's List looks at The Queerest Cities in America for 2017 as selected by Advocate.com.
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02.22.17 | Anna Akbari is an entrepreneur, sociologist and former NYU/Parsons School of Design professor. She joins The Focus Group to talk about her new book, "Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness." Learn the importance of not avoiding failure and the ability to pivot—be it in your career, relationships, or in just finding happiness in life. Working Cats caught Tim's eye and John's "Pick that Flick!" focuses on Oscar Winners.
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02-15-17 | LinkedIn expert and author Donna Serdula joins The Focus Group to discuss her latest book, "LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies." Her latest book is a great resource for anyone wanting to get more out of their LinkedIn Profile. Donna also shares 3 simple tips to consider when interacting with LinkedIn. John explores whether the $5 million per Super Bowl advertising was worth it based on the latest tracking study, and Tim's List ranks the Top 10 Comfort Foods according to Ranker.
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02.08.17 | Actor and Comedian Karl Gregory, who plays Marcus on Pop TV's Nightcap, joins The Focus Group to discuss the finer points of comedy, show business, and how the arts can contribute to our national conversation. John introduces us to his Star Trek doll that looks like it may have gotten too much sun and Tim's List explores the Top 10 Happiest States in America.
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02.01.17 | Mike Wilke, LGBT ad expert and founder of AdRespect.org, joins The Focus Group to explore the hits and misses over the years pertaining to portrayals of LGBT people in Super Bowl advertising. Let us know if you agree with Mike's picks. Then, play along with John on Tim's List with our listeners across America. We are now LIVE every Wednesday at 1pm EST on YouTube and Facebook.
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01.28.17 | Harsha Chigurupati is the inventor of NTX Technology, an additive that when infused into alcohol renders the spirit liver and DNA friendly. It's the latest in what has been coined "functional spirits" and, of course, The Focus Group sampled a sip or two. But first, would you buy pre-sliced vacuum packed avocados? Tim and John ask the listeners if they can find a North Korean, Kim Jong-Un guided, "sexy lady stewardess calendar." It's the latest in Kim's effort to lure tourists.
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01.21.17 | The American Dialect Society each year chooses a "word of the year" that has snuck into our lexicon. The Focus Group will share the 2016 word along with the political and slang word of the year. See if you agree. But first, Tim and John discuss whether boycotts work. Grab Your Wallet has called for a boycott of LL Bean due to a family member's support of President Trump.
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01.14.17 | Numaan Akram is the founder of Rally and he joins The Focus Group to talk about crowd-powered travel. Rally connects people who are going to the same place, then delivers high-end buses to get them there and back. While Rally usually provides transportation to sporting events and concerts, the Women’s March on Washington is too important an event to ignore. Tens of thousands of riders have already signed up for rides to the women’s march thus far… It's the "Uber of Buses!" But first, Martina Navratilova shows up in The Week in History and The Week in Science.
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01.07.17 | In keeping with a long running tradition, Michelanglelo Signorile is our first guest of the New Year. It is a very sobering conversation with the author of "It's Not Over" about LGBT and minority rights, and the importance of activating locally to make our voices heard. But first, France wants you to enjoy your time out of the office and parents are angry about the latest toy craze that did not perform as advertised.
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Tim and John share some New Year's Resolutions for 2017…you probably have some of the same. But first, The Focus Group welcomes Cathy Renna, from Target Cue, to discuss the successes of the Obama Administration regarding LGBT Rights. Cathy also shares her thoughts on what's in store under a Trump Presidency. We do know that President Trump will be tested, but none of us can predict how he will govern.
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Tim and John broadcast live for the first time on their YouTube and Facebook channels earlier this week, and shared their favorite Christmas stories, the best toys they got as kids, and played Tim's List in this Christmas Special.
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Benjamin Glaser, Editor at DealNews.com, joins The Focus Group to share some last minute holiday bargains and gifting ideas. Should you be visiting NYC this holiday season, or anytime, he also let's us in on his favorite pizza joints in the Big Apple. John promises to take Tim since one of the places is close to the studio! Anger Rooms caught John's eye, and Tim wishes Penthouse Founder, Robert Charles Joseph Edward Sabatini "Bob" Guccione, a Happy Business Birthday.
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The incomparable Hedda Lettuce answers that question and many more on this episode of The Focus Group. Tim and John share some of the 33 potential questions that Apple may ask should they grant you a job interview. Oh, and enjoy a holiday brew—It's National Lager Day—which is different than an ale.
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Frank Decaro and Jim Colucci help The Focus Group kick off the Holiday Season. Frank shares his weight loss success, and tells us about being on the road with Lisa Lampanelli. Jim updates us on his New York Times bestseller, "Golden Girls Forever," which happens to be the gold standard for books of this genre. If you are looking for gifts this season there is nothing better for a Golden Girls Fan than Jim's latest book and, as Frank reminds us, "The Dead Celebrity Cookbook" and the "Christmas in Tinseltown" companion are also "must haves" for the home! We had a blast with Frank and Jim who let us know that this year's Christmas and Holiday decorating theme at their home is: Blue and White.
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Thomas Barta, co-author of "The 12 Powers of a Marketing Leader: How to Succeed by Building Customer and Company Value," joins the show. He has concluded, after some exhaustive research, that the reason CMOs rarely rise to the top job is quite simple. Listen and or watch the interview and see if you agree. But first, Starbucks has brought Holiday, particularly Christmas, back to their cups, Newman's Own branded products need to reboot for millennials, and remember to shop small today—It's Small Business Saturday!
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It’s World Toilet Day and 1 in 5 millennials have never had a Big Mac. Tim and John share Career Advice You Never Hear. In Shop Talk the funeral industry is among the last to succumb to Apps, but they are here to stay. Tim and John share four of their favorites. Three Business Birthdays today—Ted Turner, Jack Welch and Campbell Soup Heiress Charlotte Weber. What would you do with over a billion dollars on hand?
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Jonathan D. Lovitz, Sr. Vice President at The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) says: “YES!” Jonathan joins The Focus Group to talk about the massive policy victories that have occurred in 2016 for LGBT business owners and he reiterates the importance of being an LGBT Certified Business through the NGLCC.
But first, meet Jack Ryan, the inventor of the Barbie Doll, Hot Wheels, Chatty Cathy and Zsa Zsa’s 6th Husband. It’s Ok to eat the egg yolk, Happy Business Birthday to Charles Walgreen III, and now you can feel really old—Madonna’s Like a Virgin Album was released 32 years ago today! Tim and John share their views of the election and the importance of moving forward with eyes wide open.
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Todd Mitchem is an entrepreneur, leader, disruptor, and expert when it comes to aiding or managing companies in the cannabis space. He discusses the budding issues surrounding ballot initiatives this November as more states decide on marijuana legalization. But first, Tim wants to pay a visit to B-52's band member Kate Pierson’s Lazy Meadow Motel, and John reveals that he is impatient in Shop Talk.
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Brian Roman, President and Founder of AdMark360 joins the conversation and unveils the new Focus Group Radio socks — and a couple of surprises. (Our listeners picked the sock color this time.) It’s National Cat Day so Donald will be happy…. Does being cold make you sick? Find out in the Week in Science. Shop Talk explores the importance of bringing your whole self to work.
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Ben Brooks, Founder and CEO of Pilot Inc. joins The Focus Group to discuss his product the Job Renovator. It is an innovative 5-Step process designed to put customers in control by helping them create a plan of action to finding happiness at work. But first, it’s National Nut and CAPS LOCK DAY! John wants to visit a see through glass suspension bridge in China and Tim says “NO” as the low bidder probably got that job!
Happy 74th Birthday to Judge Judy—television’s highest paid TV star at $47 million a year. Not bad for a second career.
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Tim and John share some of the best career advice they have ever received…Why is cash flow important for a small business? Where is the best place to head for in a parking garage? Shop Talk looks at 5 ways to politely deal with people who keep interrupting you. Pumpkin Chocolate French fries caught Tim’s Eye while John plans to visit a Kitten Taxidermy Wedding. Happy Business Birthday to Palmolive Madge-Jan Miner and Lee Iacocoa!
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Cathy Renna, Managing partner at Target Cue, joins Tim and John for an important conversation about the state of the LGBT movement. Cathy is nationally recognized as both a media relations and communications expert and leader within the LGBT community-having been a major force behind the success and growth of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). But first, we celebrate John’s Birthday, learn that Anne Murray may not be so wholesome, and there’s money in a meteorite hitting your old Malibu.
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Tim and John share their eight state, 2,000 plus mile journey in the all new #VWGolfAlltrack making their way from Seattle to Denver. Hear and see what attractions they loved, places they would skip, and what hotel had the best water pressure—hint not the Kimpton! The VW Golf Alltrack became part of the Focus Group Family as it guided us over the beautiful but gut wrenching Beartooth Pass in Wyoming. Come along for the ride!
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Jen Rubio, Co-Founder of Away Travel, joins the Tim and John for a lively business conversation. Prior to co-founding Away, Jen was the Head of Social Media at Warby Parker, spearheading content and sponsorships.
In 2015, Jen was named on Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Marketing & Advertising. But first, Japan invents a translating megaphone for the 2020 Olympic Games and the Hoover Damn was dedicated 81 years ago this month.
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This week on The Focus Group Tim and John discuss whether the 4 P’s of Marketing are being replaced, or updated to, the 4 M’s. Our next President will be the highest paid Leader in the World, what does the WD mean in WD-40, and Happy Business Birthday to John W. Marriott. The show ends with what retirees site as their biggest financial regrets.
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On today's flashback we replay our interview with Boy Butter founder and CEO Eyal Feldman. In our discussion Eyal talks about his philanthropic endeavors and how he began volunteering at the Los Angeles’s largest Jewish Home for the Aging, an experience that shaped his long-term perspective on giving back to the community around him in a personal way.
Eyal also has his feet firmly planted in the LGBT community where he has been involved in volunteering for SAGE, Services and Awareness for the Gay Elderly. He has made it his personal mission to help raise awareness and funds for these two groups.
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The business of selling feminine protection products in China, it's TV Dinner Day as Swanson celebrates 63 years of selling the iconic meals, be careful of what you say in Canada, and an interactive world map that ranks manhood by country. (Put Congo on your holiday bucket list…if that sort of thing matters!) We're all business. Except when we're not.
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Summer is winding down, kids are headed back to class, and the Presidential election is off the rails. It's been a hot summer and Dumpster Pools in Philadelphia Caught Tim's eye. John wonders during Shop Talk what doing the laundry and shopping means regarding his role in his marriage. Finally, Tim and John share their “must have” items that they headed off to college with along with new music they discovered on campus. Enjoy some friend and family time this weekend. We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
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Damian Pelliccione, CEO of REVRY, the new groundbreaking LGBTQ digital content streaming serverice for Apple TV, Chromecast, ROKU, and mobile devices joins Tim and John to talk about this exciting new media property. The Focus Group is proud to be part of REVRY and our shows will be available on REVRY soon. A study that says people who read books live longer Caught John’s eye. In Business Birthdays Tim extends wishes to Charles Dawes, VP under Coolidge, Nobel Prize recipient, and captain of finance…oh and he went to Tim’s alma mater…Marietta College.
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In this Focus Group Special, Tim and John share the top items that they specifically head for when shopping at Trader Joe’s and ALDI. While vastly different shopping experiences, the quality and price of the food and items can’t be beat. Did you know that the Albrecht Family trust of Germany controls both Trader Joe’s and ALDI? While they are run as separate units, you can sometimes recognize the same items just packaged differently.
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Michael Adams, CEO of SAGE—Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders—joins The Focus Group to bring to the forefront some of the unique issues confronting the aging LGBT population. John considers being a volunteer and Tim harkens back to an old Seinfeld episode. Stay tuned. It’s National Lemonade Day! Support the Lemonade stands in your travels this summer. Jeff Stryker has a birthday and Shop Talk explores getting things done in August.
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Andrew Bolton, VP of Brand Partnerships at Knotch, joins Tim and John to talk about life as a world class rower, the Rio Olympic Games, and starting his career during one of the worst recessions in US history. Texts not intended for Mom, but sent to her by accident, caught John’s eye while Tim discusses the latest dust-up about “racist” images on the new Lay’s international flavor chip bags.
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Doug Kalish of DougsGuides.com joins The Focus Group to share several useful tips for people entering the job market, changing careers, and the importance of networking. Lucille Ball is one of the Business Birthday honorees and Tim and John both share five companies that they would like to work for during Shop Talk. But first, John is troubled by Tim having too much space on his computer dedicated to music.
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Bob Witeck, President of D.C.–based Witeck Communications, Inc., joins Tim and John to discuss the importance of corporations recognizing their LGBT customers with a consistent full year marketing effort beyond June Pride. Bob also shares the just released study, "America’s LGBT Buying Power," which tops $917 billion! Tim and John share what Caught Their Eye, The Week in History and Science, and their signature Business Birthdays! Listener Don joins us to taste Japanese Oreos and Green Tea Kit Kats.
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In this flashback, Tim and John replay their interview with Charles MacPherson, author of "The Butler Speaks", and "The Pocket Butler." In this conversation Charles talks about what makes a great butler, and what everyone can learn from being a butler.
Check out his book, "The Pocket Butler" https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Butler-Business-Etiquette-Entertaining/dp/0449016803/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469592315&sr=8-2&keywords=charles+macpherson
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Merryn Johns, Editor in Chief of Curve Magazine, joins The Focus Group to discuss a wide range of topics related to the importance of print media and what she sees as issues currently confronting women and lesbians in this election season.
But first, Tim ponders the idea of joining the Mile High Club on Flamingo Air and John shares his least favorite summer job. Hear this show, and others, at www.focusgroupradio.com and please subscribe, like, and rate The Focus Group on all your platforms of choice.
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On today's Focus Group Flashback, Tim and John replay their interview with author Sheri Staak about her book “Tune In to Wow Leadership: 10 Lessons Learned from America’s Favorite Shows”. Staak analyzes our America's favorite television characters, and explains their leadership skills which makes for a very fun and insightful read.
You can check out Sheri's book here, https://www.amazon.com/Tune-Wow-Leadership-Americas-Favorite/dp/1626340994
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Nathan Richardson, Co-Founder of Trading Ticket, Inc. joins The Focus Group this week to talk about Trade It, new mobile technology, and its importance to the financial market. Tim advises John to be careful if he travels to Machu Picchu and John shares some new ways doctors are diagnosing prostate cancer. Then, in what may be the funniest bit ever on The Focus Group—and that’s hard to do—listener Chuck from Atlanta accidently hit a button on his device while listening to a past show. You have to take a listen as Tim and John sound like they may have had too many libations or took a trip to Colorado. Please subscribe, like, and rate us at all your platforms of choice.
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Jelly Belly Special with Jana Sanders Perry and John Jamison. In this Focus Group Special, Tim and John recap their trip to the Jelly Belly Candy Factory and Tour in Fairfield, California. Jana tells us how long it takes to make a Jelly Belly Bean…and it’s longer than you think. John tells us a story about Dirt Flavored Beans, and Tim and John introduce Bean Boozled as a recurring feature for guests on The Focus Group. Thanks again to Jana and John for hosting us at Jelly Belly and we loved the Pancakes and Maple Syrup Flavored Beans as well! iTunes: apple.co/1WwDBrC Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu Google Play: bit.ly/1pQTcVW YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
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Mike Wilke, LGBT Advertising Expert, founder of The Commercial Closet and AdRespect joins The Focus Group as we explore the evolution of LGBT marketing.
Kellogg’s opens an all day Cereal Restaurant, Kim Jong-Un is stress eating, and Tim and John sample Oreo’s from China thanks to listener Don in Orlando…who calls in to talk through the tasting.
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In this Focus Group Radio flashback we are replaying our conversation with internet pioneer and entrepenuer Jay Samit about his book "Disrupt You!". In the book, Jay shares strategies that help companies flourish and that can be applied at an individual level to help you succeed.
You can check out his book, "Disrupt You!" Here, This is his book: https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-You-Transformation-Opportunity-Innovation/dp/1250059372/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467767351&sr=8-1&keywords=disrupt+you
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Eugene Cornelius Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Field Operations for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), joins us this weekend. Eugene is the architect of LGBT inclusion in the Federal Government providing equal access to all entrepreneurs. Find out how to take advantage of all the SBA resources available to every taxpayer in the USA!
John thinks Tim needs a hobby and Walmart celebrates the opening of its first store. Happy Canada Day and Happy Fourth of July-or as the British call it-Good Riddance Day!
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In this Focus Group Special, Tim and John recap their trip to Sonoma for Gay Wine Weekend. This was the biggest event yet with people representing 16 US States, the UK, Canada, and Australia to drink some wine, meet new friends, and have a great weekend in one of America’s most beautiful settings.
Out in the Vineyard Founders, Mark and Gary, join the show to let us know how much money was raised at the Recovery Brunch Auction for Face 2 Face…the local HIV/AIDS organization dedicated to ending HIV in Sonoma County. Tim and John share some photos of the trip and plan to attend next year…and you should too! Thanks again to Mark and Gary for creating and producing such a unique event.
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Former Olympic Gymnast hopeful, Joe Putignano, joins The Focus Group and explores his harrowing journey from the US Olympic Training Center to homeless shelters to shooting heroin on the job to being declared dead. His memoir, Acrobaddict delves into addiction, triumph, and despair. Thankfully, there is a happy ending.
But first, once again corporations take the lead in bringing about acceptance as companies show their support to the victims of Orlando. June 25th is National Catfish Day and Barbed Wire was patented. Please join us now on all platforms. Choose wisely at www.focusgroupradio.com and subscribe, like, and rate us!
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Thai Pham, CEO and Co-Founder of Pride Con, joins Tim and John to discuss this new venture of all things pop culture, comics, anime, and cosplay with an LGBT focus. Tim and John ponder making omelettes at Julia Child's French get-away. John introduces virtual goggles that Cadillac thinks will drive sales and Tim thinks is idiotic and Comrade Valentina Tereshkova shows her 'wares" in the Week in Science. Shop Talk looks at productivity levels of workers who sit all day versus standing at their desk. Should the Focus Group record while standing? Please like us, rate us and subscribe! We're all business. Except when we're not.
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Every Wednesday, Tim and John flashback to some of their favorite moments in Focus Group Radio history. Friend of the show, Michelangelo Signorile was on last year talking about his latest book "It's Not Over: Getting Beyond Tolerance, Defeating Homophobia, and Winning True Equality". With the recent events, we figured that this interview should be available to hear.
Click here for more info on Mike's latest book, https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Over-Tolerance-Homophobia/dp/1494563134
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John Lake, Vice President and LGBT Segment Manager for Wells Fargo Enterprise Marketing, joins us right in the middle of Pride to remind all of us of Wells Fargo's almost 30 Year commitment to the LGBT consumer. Tim and John try the latest Oreo flavor-Fruity Crisp-apropos for Pride! Tim announced he's "Trans-Ethnic", John wants the new Star Trek Dollies, and we celebrate the birthday of the Founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, with an image of her being force fed at a French Cafe. And, what was the name of Jacques Cousteau's boat? ShopTalk proves that everything old is new again when it comes to "Cause Marketing". Please like us, rate us and subscribe! We're all business. Except when we're not.
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Every Wednesday, Tim and John flashback to some of their favorite moments in Focus Group Radio history. June is 'Pride Month' and on this Focus Group Flashback we replay our interview with the cabaret legend, Marilyn Maye. At the age of 88, Marilyn holds the record for appearances on 'The Tonight Show' with Johnny Carson. She has appeared a record 76 times on the he Tonight Show perhaps Jimmy Fallon can make it 77! Marilyn will be playing in NYC, P-Town, the bay area and more! For Marilyn's full schedule click here http://www.marilynmaye.com/marilyn-maye-performances.shtml
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Chris Frederick, Managing Director of NYC Pride, joins Tim and John to talk about the ever evolving event that takes place annually the last week of June. New York City Pride is known as a "Destination Pride Celebration" and everyone should experience it at least once. Shop Talk tackles the question as to whether you should, or should not, "come out" on your resume. Ten Cent Beer Night in Cleveland, a dog dyed dark green, Francis Crick, adult website habits of conservatives, and a billboard gone wrong. That's alotta show! Listen, Laugh, and Learn with The Focus Group. We're all business. Except when we're not.
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Every Wednesday, Tim and John flashback to some of their favorite moments in Focus Group Radio history. On today's flashback, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The New York Times Charles Duhigg talks to Tim and John about his book, "The Power of Habit" which explores why habits exist and how they can be changed.
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Billy Kolber, Man About World Founder and Travel Expert, joins us this week and reveals his picks for summer travel to Europe- now that the dollar is so strong against the Euro. Monaco anyone? Billy also shares with The Focus Group the first LGBT Guide to Business Travel. The guide is quickly becoming the "go to" resource for corporations sending their employees overseas. But first, who invented the hamburger and do you remember Ebenezer Butterick? Tim and John share their Summer Reading List and take a question from a listener. We're all business. Except when we're not. Please enjoy!
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Scott Seitz, Founder and CEO of SPI Marketing and Founder of Dot Gay joins The Focus Group to discuss the state of LGBT Marketing in today's world of digital, apps, and assimilation.
If you have ever heard of Absolut Vodka then you know Scott. He is one of the pioneers of LGBT marketing and helped lead the way for other brands to recognize the importance of the lgbt consumer.
But first, Shop Talk dispels some of the myth that the rich don't pay taxes, Philly Jesus is arrested, and Tim and John answer a listener question about airplanes. Please join us. We're all business. Except when we're not.
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Yes, the $2 bill is legal tender in the USA. Tim and John discuss a potential campaign to get noticed by using two's. Shop Talk covers a favorite topic that everyone should master, but doesn't. In the article, Seeking VP of Anything, the author advocates for everyone to have a well thought out elevator pitch.
Tim and John then take us to Out In the Vineyard and discuss their upcoming trip to Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma, Ca this June. Founders Gary Saperstein and Mark Vogler each year host this experiential trip through one of America's greatest landscapes and do good along the way by raising funds for Face to Face-a Sonoma County organization with the mission to end HIV in the county and supporting the health and well-being of those living with HIV/AIDS. Please join us! We're all business. Except when we're not.
Author Erin McHugh shares some sordid tales from her latest book, "Political Suicide." "Make Way for Ducklings" caught John's eye, it's not too late to fulfill some yearly resolutions, and Tim shares one of his worst days at the office. But first, The Focus Group is headed to Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma and invites you come along!
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Tim and John are back and letting you know what they have been up to the last few weeks. Filled Cupcake Oreo Cookies get a thumbs up, the founder of Stetson Hats is remembered, and starting a new career after you've been fired are just some of the wide ranging business discussions on this weeks show.
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Tim and John from The Focus Group are back!
New episodes will be posted here every Saturday morning and on your favorite listening apps!
Expect the same fun and insightful business casual conversations with the hosts that listen, laugh, and learn together.
The first episode of Focus Group Radio with Tim Bennett & John Nash will be posted here Saturday, April 30th, 2016! Make sure to listen and subscribe. You can also follow Focus Group Radio here
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