The Focus Group

By The Focus Group, Tim Bennett, John Nash, Bleav

Tim Bennett and John Nash—memorable class clowns in high school, now revolutionary LGBTQ marketing and advertising executives—invite you to share in a friendship that spans 40 plus years. Drawing on t... more

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The podcast currently has 1,213 episodes available.

The Focus Group episodes:

October 18, 2022 TFG Unbuttoned: Gold Foil Bunny Lawsuit
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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26min
October 15, 2022 Make It Work!
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.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
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Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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47min
October 11, 2022 TFG Unbuttoned: A visit with Dick Cavett
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.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1
Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb
Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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26min
October 08, 2022 Lessons from Steve Jobs
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.
We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1
Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb
Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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54min
October 04, 2022 TFG Unbuttoned: The Color Purple
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.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1
Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb
Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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23min
October 01, 2022 Passion versus Effort
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.
We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1
Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb
Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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46min
September 27, 2022 TFG Unbuttoned: Book Banning Bonanza
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!

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1
Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb
Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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24min
September 24, 2022 Benefit of Doubt
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.
We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1
Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb
Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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51min
September 20, 2022 TFG Unbuttoned: Putin Folly
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.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1
Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb
Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

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23min
September 17, 2022 The Secrets of Luck
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.
We’re all business. Except when we’re not.
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1
Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb
Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW
Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a
Also follow Tim and John on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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50min

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How many episodes does The Focus Group have?

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