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Best podcasts about caught my eye

Latest podcast episodes about caught my eye

The Focus Group
IKEA's Serving Drag, Geffen's Serving Papers, and AI's Serving Pink Slips—What a Time to Be

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 44:19


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

The Focus Group
LGBTQ Media Expert Todd Evans

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 54:23


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 Focus Group
Target CEO Gets a Pay Haircut

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 42:09


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

The Focus Group
The Trump Who Stole Christmas

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 47:27


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

The Focus Group
Retirement Brain Drain, Squirrel Space Travel, and a Toilet Paper Shock

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 47:03


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

The Focus Group
Swallowed $1M in Diamonds? Only in Florida!

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 50:24


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  

The Focus Group
How Long Will $1 Million Last for Retirement in Each State

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 52:01


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

The Focus Group
Tesla Badge of Dishonor

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 52:10


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

The Focus Group
Warren Buffett's Top 10 Money Wasters: Stop Wasting Cash Like This

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 50:50


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

The Focus Group
What Your Car Says About Your Wealth

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 42:15


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

The Focus Group
Penny Pity Party

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 45:42


Shop Talk covers the latest Executive Order from Trump that tells the Fed to no longer produce pennies. The penny will still be used but will probably become scarce if they are not replenished each year. The penny's demise has been talked about for many years, but Trump is acting like it is his “new” idea. Caught My Eye asks why Aldi is so quiet inside and Walmart catches a serial shoplifter stealing ramen and bras. Nicolas Hayek, founder of Swatch, 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

The Focus Group
Pizza Habits of America

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 48:33


Shop Talk shares three things we can learn from Dolly Parton's business legacy. Caught My Eye reports that KitKat will be discontinuing the vegan candy bar option so get them now while you can. Also, a new study from Talker Research looks at the pizza habits of America. You will be surprised at which state per capita eats the most pizza. Don Panoz, founder of Chateau Elon and the nicotine patch, 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

The Focus Group
Buyer Beware When Buying a Super Bowl Ad

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 51:56


Shop Talk looks at the real costs and pitfalls of a brand deciding to invest at least $10 million on a Super Bowl TV spot. Caught My Eye reports that a passenger on a cruise line was charged 47K for flu treatment and insurance does not want to cover. Also, have you heard of “ducking”? It's. Jeep thing and has turned into a profitable business for an astute entrepreneur. Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, 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

The Focus Group
Doordom Can Help With Winter Blahs

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 45:27


Shop Talk looks at a concept called Doordom that can help you get through the time between New Years and Spring. Caught My Eye covers a Chinese national who wouldn't negotiate with the local government, so they built a new highway around his house. He regrets his decision now. Also, don't write on your Passport. Poland recently denied entry to a woman who wrote the address of the airport on her Passport. Who knew this was a “thing”? Lewis Urry, the inventor of the alkaline battery, 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

The Focus Group
Cruise Ship Food Leftovers

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 50:12


Shop Talk looks at a New Zealand study that concludes the importance of cultivating Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, in raising children. Caught My Eye covers the journey that leftover cruise ship food takes after not being eaten. It is a surprise. Also, Progresso Soups is selling “soup you can suck” in the form of chicken flavored hard candy to celebrate National Soup Month. Timothy Dexter, Colonial America Businessman and self-proclaimed Lord Dexter, 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

The Focus Group
One Dollar Rule

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 51:07


Shop Talk looks at applying the one-dollar rule for guilt free shopping. Caught My Eye covers the public push-back from Bloomingdales green-suited Santa. Also, a woman in Long Island had the license plate number NCC-1701 in a nod to the famed tv series Star Trek. Even though her plate expired 3 years ago, the lazy DMVs from other states are forwarding her tickets from people with imposter Star Trek vanity plates using the same number. Jacques Pépin, chef, entrepreneur, artist, and Emmy winning TV personality, 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

The Focus Group
Four Simple Rules for Success

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 51:30


Shop Talk reveals four simple rules that Shark Tank panelist Barbara Corcoran, says will help you in not only your career, but in life. Caught My Eye looks at a wheelchair bound contestant that won a treadmill on the “Price Is Right.” Also, a mom is thankful for her OnlyFans revenue over the past year as she “can finally give her kids the Christmas they deserve.” Tony Hsieh, entrepreneur and former CEO of Zappos, is our Business Birthday.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
The Most Popular Word of 2024

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 44:20


Shop Talk reveals the 2024 word of the year according to Dictionary.com. Caught My Eye looks at an unintentional gay Christmas motif from Walmart. Also, an Episcopal Minister struggles with questions from the Bible on Jeopardy. Chester Greenwood, the inventor of earmuffs, is our Business Birthday.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Bob, Groz and Tom
Hour 3: What Caught My Eye in Week 13

Bob, Groz and Tom

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 41:17


Bump is joined by former Seahawks wide receiver and broadcaster Bryan Walters to talk about what caught their eye in Week 13, they talk about the Huskies blowout loss to Oregon on Saturday, The Cougars late game loss to Wyoming, they take a look at NFL Headlines including the Lions signing Jamal Adams to their practice squad, Jets CB DJ Reed going off on the officiating in their loss against the Seahawks, then they discuss what’s real and what’s not about the first place Seahawks.

The Focus Group
Jaguar Cars Rebrand

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 55:57


Shop Talk looks at the controversy of the rebranding of Jaguar as they move to an all-electric portfolio. The advertising and marketing world were caught off guard by Jaguar's bold move with many panning the new direction. Caught My Eye looks at the absence of women in the magic field and Girl Scouts USA raise membership fees and cookie prices for 2025. Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic, is our Business Birthday.We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
World Famous and Expensive Slice of Cake

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 44:50


Shop Talk looks at a recurring job hunt trend on TikTok called “white fonting.” While we do not totally agree with the article, we do agree that networking and human connections are most important in the job search. Caught My Eye looks car buying sticker shock and an auctioned off piece of cake from Queen Elizabeth II. William Painter, the inventor of the bottle cap and bottle opener, is our Business Birthday.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
How to Know When it's Time to Leave

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 47:34


Shop Talk looks at a LinkedIn post from DEI expert and consultant Dr. Lauren Tucker. She is leaving the fight for justice behind, and we find her rationale has correlation with the fight for LGBTQ acceptance too. Caught My Eye looks at a cache of not seen segments from The Thunderbirds 1960's TV series. Also, the Boy Scouts are selling off property and artwork to pay for over 84,000 sexual abuse claims. Norman Rockwell and J. C. Leyendecker works are among the items up for auction. Leo Baekeland, the inventor Bakelite and Father of the Plastics Industry, is our Business Birthday.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Mental Health Expert, Dr. Robb Mapou, Sets us Straight

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 45:59


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Aunt Barbara Cleans Up Tupperware Rumors

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 45:07


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 BirthdayWe're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Getting Nothing but Static from Generation Z

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 48:37


Shop Talk this week comes from Inc. Magazine. An article, based on a survey of almost 1,000 companies, finds that Gen Z is having some issues breaking into the workforce or staying on the job once hired. Caught My Eye reports on a hacked foul talking Ecovac. Also, a woman in Washington State gets overwhelmed by a gang of raccoons. Marion Donovan, the inventor of the disposable diaper, is our Business Birthday.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio 

The Focus Group
CEOs Predict Remote Work Will be Dead in 3 Years

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 51:19


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!”Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
The World's Most Influential LGBTQ+ Business Leaders

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 42:34


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"!We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
DEI Programs Still Under Pressure

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 48:45


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.”We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Just One More

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 42:59


Shop Talk looks at the possibility that widespread shoplifting over the last few years at places like Target may have been overstated. Also, The Campbells Soup Company proposes a name change. Caught My Eye looks at a full-sized LEGO model of a McLarenP1 supercar that is drivable. Also, a mom dies in Wales while trying to win a marshmallow eating contest for her son's rugby team. Cassius Coolidge, the artist credited with what we would now call American Kitsch, is our Business Birthday. Coolidge created a series of Dogs Playing Poker art to promote the cigar industry. Remember, September is Criterion Collection month. Thanks to our partner Deep Discount, you have a chance to win one of the great movies from Criterion on “John says, Pick That Flick.”We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
How to Manage DOOM Piles in Your Home

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 50:22


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.”We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Coming Out at Work Can Lead to Discrimination

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 45:30


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!We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
The GAP is Back

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 44:18


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The World of Eora: an Avowed & Pillars of Eternity Lore Podcast

Hi Everyone, With a personally busy week and weekend combined with the MASSIVE amount of stuff we saw for Avowed this week, I simply cannot keep up with all of it (I haven't even seen all the videos all the way through or read/skimmed all the articles yet). So, I'm making the decision to post-pone a full episode until next week to do an overview of it all. That said, I caught ONE thing amongst all the news that caught my attention. A weapon in Avowed called "Drawn in Winter" shares a similar naming scheme to a Pillars of Eternity dagger called "Drawn In Spring"; the funny thing is... the lore written in Drawn in Spring's item description has something to do with the Living Lands... mayhaps it describes something we could find in Avowed?

The Focus Group
GLAAD Says LGBTQ Acceptance is Taking a Slide

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 52:02


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Fifty Nifty United States

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 48:18


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Back in the Day

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 51:53


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Vegas Bet Pays Off

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 42:20


Shop Talk looks at the eventual deorbiting of the International Space Station by 2030. But first, Caught My Eye looks at a funeral home mix-up and a five-dollar bet that yields over $2 million at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Henry Willson, creator of the beefcake craze of the 50's and a well-known gay talent agent, is our Business Birthday.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
DEI Might Be Dying

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 53:09


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

In The Trenches with Dave Lapham
Dave Lapham Bengals Training Camp Report Day Two - Chase & Higgins Sit - Who Caught My Eye & More

In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 28:07


Dave Lapham joins Dave Berk to discuss Day Two of the Cincinnati Bengals training camp on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics. Lap dives into the second day of camp that saw star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase continue to sit out of practice with Tee Higgins joining him. With neither player participating in practice, the door was opened for others to step forward with valuable reps. Who caught my eye? Chase and Higgins were not the only players not taking reps; defensive end Trey Hendrickson was also limited on Day Two, opening important reps for Joseph Ossai and Myles Murphy. We also look at battles in the secondary, Chase Brown's performance catching the ball out of the backfield, and the Bengals' offensive line's impressing early in camp. Are you ready for Cincinnati Bengals football? You can take advantage of all episodes of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham.

The Focus Group
There's Money in Those Bricks

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 49:12


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
A Smile Worth Millions Pays its Creator Peanuts

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 50:34


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. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio 

The Focus Group
Keep The Two Alive

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 47:42


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Anti LGBTQ Rainbow Flag Waving Corporations

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 46:59


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!We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
KitKat'Chup

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 43:26


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Aunt Barbara Was Always Destined For The Big Screen

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 46:31


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Orson Welles Hated Many Actors with a Passion

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 47:29


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio 

The Focus Group
7 Frugal Habits to Never Give Up

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 44:45


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
Salt and Pepper Interview Test

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 53:57


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
The Google Effect is Real

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 50:37


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.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

The Focus Group
The Aldi Aisle of Shame

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 48:54


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.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio