Star Trek Offers a Lesson in Brand Relevance
In this episode, Tim and John explore the enduring legacy of Star Trek and what it teaches us about brand relevance, fan engagement, and fra...
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The Focus Group
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. Dr...
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TFG Unbuttoned: Flyers Oblivious to Personal Space
Tim and John examine the importance of respecting personal space on flights, the impending regulation of THC drinks, political hypocrisies,...
Yes, You Can Buy Happiness According to a New Study
Tim and John explore the surprising science behind buying happiness, the humorous potential of brand ambassadorships like the Planters Nutmo...
TFG Unbuttoned: CROCS Goes After Five Below
In this episode, John and Tim explore a variety of topics including a humorous look at Aldi finds, a bizarre story of a remote worker collec...
The Two Most Important Skills Needed in Today’s Workplace
In this episode, Tim Bennett and John Nash explore how AI is transforming workplace skills, the changing landscape of The Focus Group audien...
TFG Unbuttoned: Anger on the Left and Right
In this episode, Tim Bennett and John Nash discuss a variety of current events and social issues, from political extremes to bizarre news st...
How the Job Search Has Changed
In this episode, Tim Bennett and John Nash explore a wide range of topics from nostalgic stories about TV antennas to the intriguing world o...
TFG Unbuttoned: Fashion Legend Mackie Takes Final Bow
In this episode, Tim and John explore the recent challenges faced by comedian Carrot Top, the reopening chaos at a Manhattan Trader Joe’s, t...
Buyer Beware
In this episode, Tim and John discuss the Tasmanian Tiger and Trump’s faux gold coin. Also, what does your phone case say about you? Finally...
TFG Unbuttoned: Something We Can All Agree On
In this episode, Tim and John discuss the impact of Russia’s laws on LGBTQ rights, TSA changes that allow some people to have gate access wi...
TFG Unbuttoned: Fashion Legend Mackie Takes Final Bow
In this episode, Tim and John explore the recent challenges faced by comedian Carrot Top, the reopening chaos at a Manhattan Trader Joe’s, t...
Aldi Finds for Fall
In this episode, Tim and John discuss the current political climate, recent news stories, and their personal projects and shopping tips, hig...
TFG Unbuttoned: Book Ban Payday
In this episode, Tim and John explore a range of topics from the controversy over a Titanic-themed children's slide to legal battles over LG...
Hiding Out and Showing Up
Shop Talk this episode explores the one trait that makes people likable. Donald Fisher, co-founder of GAP, is this week’s Business Birthday....
TFG Unbuttoned: Dolly, Drag, and Deportation
This week it’s all about a humorous take on a children’s play set at a gun range, a legal victory for drag shows in Texas, and the ironic de...
R.I.P. Columbia House
Tim and John explore pet behavior and loss, a unique parallel parking contest in Philadelphia, the legacy of Columbia House, and quirky wedd...
TFG Unbuttoned: Concert Etiquette Reminds You to Poop in a Toilet, not on the Floor
Tim and John discuss a Michigan salon that suggested trans people go to a pet groomer stating in a posted sign that they will only serve men...
How To Preserve Brain Health in Retirement
Shop Talk looks at a study that finds early retirement can negatively affect cognitive ability if you remain idle. Also, 3,500-year-old gold...
TFG Unbuttoned: A Crappy Year for Taylor Farms
Tim and John discuss how the lettuce recall from Taylor Farms is the least of their problems this year. Also, a Comcast manager in Connectic...
What Word is the Key to Great Success?
Shop Talk examines a study that finds this one trait can lead to great success in your professional life. Also, a Wisconsin brewery is adver...