Podcasts about caught my eye

Shop Talk this week looks at the top 10 most expensive “Gayborhoods” in the USA. Caught My Eye covers an eye-opening interview by Pam Grier, and a NYC construction worker claims a porta-potty mishap ruined his sex life. David Hans Schmidt, “The Sultan of Sleaze,” is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk this week looks at the continued disruption and efficiencies that some companies—big and small—are experiencing with Artificial Intelligence. Caught My Eye looks at a lottery winner who never told his family and still wants people to believe he is “just getting by.” Also, Tim has a McDonalds Filet-O-Fish lunch with listener Robb. Dietrich Mateschitz, co-founder of energy drink Red Bull, is our Business Birthday. And listener Jill from Texas shares one of her favorite local TV ads. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk this week looks at Social Security retirement benefits and whether we will be able to collect what we were promised. It's a bit more complicated, but Congress needs to fix it. Caught My Eye looks at a found bag filled with Hot Wheels cars, and a hotelier swallowed by a crocodile. Frank Hornby, the UK inventor of Dinky Toys and Meccano, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk this week looks at corporations that are cutting back on some employee benefits as the labor market changes. Caught My Eye covers a program in Provincetown, MA that is trying to attract younger tourists. Good luck as the cost of staying in resort areas popular with the LGBTQ traveler is out of reach for many. Also, a viral TikTok trend targeting the Church of Scientology proves disruptive and dangerous. Russell Stover, the co-founder of Eskimo Pies and Russell Stover Chocolates, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tag sales—more commonly known as yard sales—are a popular way to declutter and make some cash. However, if you're planning a tag sale, you'll learn in Shop Talk what might not sell. Caught My Eye lets you know that condoms may increase in price at least 30% due to the unintended supply chain disruption caused by the Iran War. Also, a serial "LEGO returner" is finally caught after substituting dry pasta for LEGO bricks. Marc Randolph, the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Shop Talk this week, Tim and John look at the recent interview where Warren Buffett announced he has stopped speaking with Bill Gates due to his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Caught My Eye covers a story about NYC's SantaCon being investigated for fraud. Also, the history of PEZ is also uncovered. Burt Meyer, the inventor of Lite-Brite and Rock'em Sock'em Robots, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Shop Talk this week, Tim and John look at the recent decline in information gathering that the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is experiencing with fewer companies participating in their Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Caught My Eye looks at American last names that are endangered and a Domino's Delivery man gets rewarded when his good deed goes viral. Roy Raymond, the founder of Victoria's Secret, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Shop Talk this week, Tim and John explore three helpful insights from a retired Navy SEAL on staying resilient in everyday life. Caught My Eye looks at an upcoming book release about Ferris Bueller, and a robotaxi fail in Wuhan. Nell Newman, the creator of Newman's Own Organics, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Shop Talk this week, Tim and John explore the unexpected life events that influence retirement timing and strategies, including health crises, family changes, and financial shifts. Caught My Eye looks at a urine-soaked Tesla lot and the art of loading your dishwasher. Stanley Weston, the inventor of G.I. Joe, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk looks at the almost impossible task of finding a job in this new economy. Caught My Eye recommends a mockumentary called “Tour de Pharmacy,” and a “caring” dad decapitates a seagull at the Jersey Shore because it took his daughters' French fries. Bob Mackie, the Sultan of Sequins and costume designer to the stars, is the Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk looks at a story from The Guardian related to the global malaise we are all feeling right now. The good news is you are not alone if you are in the “polycrisis.” Caught My Eye explains the mysterious blue skin a man woke up with one morning and reveals the best and worst states for tipping. Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine, is the Business Birthday this week. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The impact of AI on various professions is the subject of Shop Talk. Caught My Eye visits an old idea of a Long Island Sound bridge to Connecticut. Also, a 31-year-old who lives in debt at home with his parents and his uber luxury taste. Robert Kearns, inventor of the intermittent windshield wiper, is the Business Birthday this week. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LGBTQ bars across the US are an endangered species, due to the impact of societal changes. Additionally, Caught My Eye features an engaging discussion on the ingredient changes of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup brand, and a documentary review about “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” entitled “Between a Frock and Hard Place.” Super-model, Veronica Webb, is the Business Birthday this week. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk looks at the great wealth transfer from baby boomers to younger generations, which includes the challenges of managing inherited clutter and keepsakes. Caught My Eye reveals the toilet habits of New Yorkers during the Bad Bunny Halftime Show, and the stats are in regarding the Netflix Michele Obama documentary viewership as protest during the launch of Melania. Paul R. Williams, the first African American Architect West of the Mississippi is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The talk ranges from a little politics to Super Bowl advertising, and train travel. Shop Talk Focus Group reveals that Gen Z is shunning liquor more than previous generations resulting in the bankruptcy of a few brands. Caught My Eye covers a front porch auction find and the latest in Amtrak fashion. William Levitt, the King of Suburbia, is the Business Birthday this week. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the agenda, politics, Apple products, and phantom energy. Shop Talk Focus Group reminds you to unplug at night. Caught My Eye announces the closure of the Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory in Hyannis and outdoor retailer Patagonia takes issue with Drag Queen Pattie Gonia. Mark Dawson, of DRZ Entertainment, is the Business Birthday this week. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Caught My Eye covers 2026 predictions from Baba Vanga, the “Nostradamus of the Balkans,” and profiles a new business called Physical Phones, which harken back to the days of land lines and corded phones. Shop Talk Focus Group reveals the future implications of DEI initiatives in corporate America based on the current administration. Mark Goodson of game show fame is the Business Birthday. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk dives into a study showing that somewhere between 73 and 76, our bodies officially hit the “bounce-back” breaking point. Caught My Eye unwraps VP Vance's Hanukkah-invite-meets-Christmas card mashup, plus the wild personal life of Frosty the Snowman's own Jackie Vernon—multiple marriages and a quaalude habit. Our Business Birthday toasts Johann Maria Farina, the mind (and nose) behind Eau de Cologne. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk looks at a McKinsey Study results about the impact of AI on the workforce and the skills needed to thrive in an evolving job market. Caught My Eye highlights a young innovator's origami project that could revolutionize emergency shelters, and a humorous story about a couple who accidentally purchased a dirt alley instead of a house. Craig Newmark, founder of Craig's List, is the Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How To Know to Say No at Work Tim and John explore the theme of people pleasing in the workplace, discussing the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no. Caught My Eye recommends a December NYC subway ride on the Nostalgia Train and details the frenzy surrounding Starbucks' limited edition Bearista cups. DeWitt Wallace, co-founder of Reader's Digest, is the Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim and John welcome screenwriter Josh Olson, who discusses his journey in adapting the graphic novel “A History of Violence” into a critically acclaimed film. (Now available from the Criterion Collection at Deep Discount.) Caught My Eye reveals that rocker Rod Stewart is a model train aficionado, and the one and only Hair Museum has closed in Missouri. Our business birthday celebrates that famed Italian American Ettore Boiardi or as we all know him: Chef Boyardee. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk discusses an op-ed from Suzy Welch about Gen Z in the workplace and how only 2% of the cohort surveyed had attributes that were prized by hiring managers. Caught My Eye looks at the world's tallest suspension bridge in China and a $19,824 parking ticket in Denver. Our Business Birthday celebrates Reed Hastings, the co-founder of Netflix. Listen, laugh, and learn on this week's The Focus Group. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk reveals the one thing we can all do to find happiness and live a life of no regrets. Caught My Eye covers a smelly prank in South Carolina and Kodak releases a keychain sized digital camera called the Charmera. Our Business Birthday celebrates Dave Goldberg, the founder of Launch Media and former leader at Survey Monkey. Listen, laugh, and learn on this week's The Focus Group. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk looks at 5 science-backed longevity habits that are inspired by Japan's record number of centenarians. Caught My Eye looks at “lost” ball caps and other items found at Yellowstone near the thermal hot springs and geysers. Also, a faulty debit card program for the Summer Youth Employment Program drains about $17 million from NYC ATMs in 2 days. Our Business Birthday celebrates Franklin Mars, the founder of chocolate, candy, and pet food products powerhouse Mars Inc. Reminder: September is Criterion Month on the show. Listen to “Johns Says, Pick That Flick” for a chance to win. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk identifies the 31 states in danger of losing Marriage Equality should the Supreme Court re-litigate Obergefell. Caught My Eye covers 6 things ER doctors wish we would know and Publishers Clearing House proves nothing is forever. Our Business Birthday celebrates George Dempster, the inventor of the dumpster. Reminder: September is Criterion Month on the show. Listen to “Johns says, Pick That Flick” for a chance to win. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Talk shares a story generated by ChatGPT. The writer, Laura Beck, asked AI to identify the biggest money drains for retirees. Caught My Eye reveals some of the “insider” codes that Disney staff used at the theme parks to identify issues such as people dispersing loved one's ashes. Also, Olympic Diver and gold medalist, Greg Louganis, has sold his LA house, possessions, and medals and moved to the country of Panama to start anew. Our Business Birthday celebrates William H. Danforth, the founder of Ralston Purina. Reminder: September is Criterion Month on the show. Listen to “John says, Pick That Flick” for a chance to win. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Shop Talk covers a recent study that shows Americans are reading less for pleasure with a steady decline over 20 years. Under educated and low-income households show the largest decline. Caught My Eye reveals through a real estate listing a Dutch painting that was looted by the Nazis in WWII. The daughter of the Nazi is playing dumb. Also, a woman shares her insurance coverage woes after a bat flew into her mouth. Our Business Birthday celebrates Glen Bell Jr., the founder of Taco Bell. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Shop Talk discusses an article from Inc Magazine about the one skill Mark Cuban says is crucial to be a great employee. Caught My Eye looks at ICE deportation merch championed by the Florida GOP that is a direct copy of the Home Depot brand. Also, Putin gives a new Ural motorcycle to an Alaska resident as part of his Trump Summit. Our Business Birthday celebrates Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Shop Talk applauds the return of face-to-face interviews advocated by the likes of Google, Cisco and other large corporations. The reason is some companies believe candidates are hiding behind AI to answer questions during online interviews. Caught My Eye looks at a woman who framed the tattooed skin of her dead husband. Also, how does a Heinz Tomato Ketchup smoothie sound? Our Business Birthday celebrates famed architect and designer Eero Saarinen. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Shop Talk shares 9 phrases you should eliminate and replace to have people take you more seriously. Caught My Eye looks at a cruise ship passenger's unfortunate trip down a broken slide and the role the Monopoly board game played to help prisoners escape in WW2. Our Business Birthday celebrates Under Armour founder Kevin Plank. Listen, laugh, and learn on this week's The Focus Group. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Shop Talk looks at a recent study that highlights jobs that will and most likely not be affected by the proliferation of AI in the workplace. Caught My Eye covers a tote bag trend in the UK and fans throw a green "dong" on the court at a Sky Valkyries game. Our Business Birthday celebrates UBER co-founder Travis Kalanick. Listen, laugh, and learn on this week's The Focus Group. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Shop Talk looks at the top 10 cities in America that people over 60 are leaving in retirement. Four of the ten are in California and all the cities would require at least a million dollars in savings to retire “happily”-whatever that means! Caught My Eye covers a bridge in India built with a 90-degree turn. Thanks to listener Chris for that article. Also, Mary Kay is now offering an all-electric pink Cadillac Optiq to the top 1% of their sales associates. Our Business Birthday celebrates Clive Sinclair, an electronics expert and inventor who was way before his time. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a

Shop Talk welcomes expert storyteller Greg Logan. Greg shares the secrets Hollywood uses in developing stories that we all can use in creating your personal narrative or branding a business. Check-out Logan's new book, Creating A Blockbuster Brand. Caught My Eye looks at a man in Long Island that was sucked into the MRI machine and died because he was wearing a 20-pound chain around his neck. Also, a retiree uses the 10-minute rule to break his phone addiction. Our Business Birthday celebrates S.H. Kress Five and Dime store founder Samual Kress. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Shop Talk looks at the licensing of the Kodak brand in South Korea and around the world for many items other than film. There is a nostalgic and emotional connection that still resonates with consumers and what we remember as Kodak Moments. Caught My Eye looks at a new doll called Diabetic Barbie. Also, a woman was one step away from liver failure due to over consuming turmeric for joint pain and inflammation. Our Business Birthday celebrates popcorn icon Orville Redenbacher. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Shop Talk looks at entrepreneur, Daniel Goetz, who started GoodPop popsicles for $3,500 in 2009 while still in college. GoodPop now brings in over $60 million a year! Caught My Eye covers a woman who won the lottery using numbers from a fortune cookie, and the latest swamp crotch check via TSA. Our Business Birthday celebrates Don Hall Sr. who ran the family business, Hallmark, for 20 years before stepping aside. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Shop Talk welcomes author and AI Expert Matt Britton to the show. Matt's latest book, Generation AI, explores how AI will change the workforce forever. Caught My Eye looks at the popularity of claw vending machines in Houston and the practice of perfuming ancient Greek and Roman statues. Our Business Birthday celebrates René Lacoste who was the creator of the Lacoste Polo Shirt while he was a French tennis champion. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Shop Talk looks at an Allianz Life survey that indicates more Americans are worried about running out of money in retirement before dying. Caught My Eye recommends a new documentary about America's first woman in space, Astronaut Sally Ride called “Sally.” Also, four renowned chefs unanimously crown the best fast food fries in America. You will most likely be surprised and a hint—it's not McDonalds. Our Business Birthday celebrates Robert Six who was CEO of Continental Airlines from 1936-1980 and had a penchant for famous women. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Ben Model, Silent Film expert and now author of the must have book, “The Silent Film Universe,” is our guest during Shop Talk. Caught My Eye has a story about a museum patron who sits on a piece of Swarovski crystal clad art called “Van Gogh's Chair”—you can guess what happens. Also, a drunk patron denied entry into a bar in Kentucky comes back to let a raccoon loose at The Big Apple Grill and Bar. Chaos ensues. Our Business Birthday celebrates James Flagg who is the illustrator of the “I Want You for The US Army” poster developed for Army Recruitment in 1916-and still used today. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Travel & Leisure has named the Happiest City in America—and the winner might surprise you. On Shop Talk, we highlight four habits we should all stop, or at least pay more attention to. Caught My Eye features a curious story, possibly AI-generated, about a paragliding adventure out of China. And a friendly reminder from the TSA: your Costco card is not a valid form of government-issued ID, even if it has a gold star. Our Business Birthday honors Roland Moreno, the inventor of the smart card. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Across the USA and globally, many once supportive brands are staying quiet or staying away from supporting PRIDE this year. If June was or is your brand's sole marketing strategy to connect with the LGBTQ consumer, then you need help. Caught My Eye looks at a recycling solution involving plastic Coke bottles in India. Also, Mondelez filed a lawsuit against ALDI for packaging design that is too close to Nabisco products such as Oreos and Wheat Thins. Our Business Birthday celebrates Henry Phillips, of the namesake Phillips Head Screw and Screwdriver. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Is the USA ready for AI? The challenges of AI are exposed related to job loss and career on Shop Talk. A software engineer lost his job to AI, his $159K salary, and has sent out 800 resumes with fewer than 10 responses. Caught My Eye celebrates IKEA's Drag Room display while David Geffen and Barry Diller navigate their marriages. Our Business Birthday celebrates James McLamore, founder of Burger King. Listen, laugh, and learn on this week's Focus Group. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Todd Evans, President of Rivendell Media, joins us during Shop Talk to discuss all things LGBT media as we head into June. Caught My Eye exposes a fake dating site called MAGAMatch, and the creator is ready to release some rather dark findings. Also, a Marlene Dumas painting sets a record for a living female artist. Our Business Birthday this week celebrates William Coffin Coleman, founder of The Coleman Company. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The CEO of Target has taken a pay cut due to slow sales and his poor handling of the DEI and PRIDE month corporate initiatives. It might be the first step to showing him the door as sales continue to slide. We also look at the top 10 brand mascots. Caught My Eye, looks at Trump's gaudy gilded Oval Office decor. Experts say all the over-the-top vases and golden tchotchkes on the mantle come from England and France. Our Business Birthday this week celebrates Josh Kesselman, founder and creator of RAW Rolling Papers. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Christmas may not be so merry according to the Toy Association which says more than 75% of toys destined for the US holiday come from China. The tariffs are putting supply chains and costs into chaos. Caught My Eye, looks at a “captain” that bought a German cruise ship on Craigslist to rehab, and an American YouTuber that may face five years in prison for contacting a remote tribe in India. Our Business Birthday this week celebrates Chuck Feeney, co-founder of Duty Free Shops and secret philanthropist. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

What happens to your brain when you retire? In Shop Talk, we explore how staying sharp means having a plan and a purpose. Then, Caught My Eye reveals a shocking stat—75% of the world skips toilet paper (seriously!). Plus, scientists are studying hibernating squirrels to crack the code on deep-space travel. And our Business Birthday honors Erastus Bigelow, the father of modern carpets. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Shop Talk looks at a simple word swap to make you sound more confident and assured. We agree. Caught My Eye yearns for the good ole days of the Luxor in Las Vegas. A recent review was not so kind to this once regal property along the Vegas Strip. Also, close to a million dollars' worth of Tiffany diamonds are “retrieved” from a robbery suspect who swallowed them…in Florida. Duncan Hines, namesake of various food-related businesses, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio  

Shop Talk looks at how far a million dollars will go in retirement by state. Money will go fast in Hawaii but last a lifetime in West Virginia. Caught My Eye looks at the FDA's crack down on VCR cleaner—or poppers—in the last month since RFK Jr. has joined the administration. Kennedy wrongly blamed the popular inhalant with causing the AIDS crisis in the 80's. Also, quitting plastic bottled water can help your health as microplastics are often consumed by users via bottles that have gotten warm or bent. John Raskob, who built the Empire State Building with GM stock, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Shop Talk looks at the recent downfall of Elon Musk related to his Tesla brand, and how many owners of the cars are rebranding them with badges from Mazda and Audi. Will Tesla recover from all the negative energy around Musk? Caught My Eye looks at the creepy “tooth in eye” surgery. Also, Hunter Biden is now a starving artist. William Perkin, who discovered synthetic purple or mauveine, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Shop Talk shares the 10 things that Warren Buffett says too many of us waste money on. Caught My Eye reports on vitamins for your vagina and smuggling cocaine through bad wigs. Momofuku Ando, inventor of instant ramen and Cup Noodles, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Shop Talk shares an article from Fortune that predicts someone's socio-economic status based on cars in the driveway. Caught My Eye reveals the origin of Project Runway's star, Tim Gunn's famous phrase, “Make it work.” Also, an optician is arrested for offering free eyecare and glasses for sex-male or female! John Harvey Kellogg of cornflakes 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/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio