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The Focus Group

The Focus Group

By: The Focus Group Tim Bennett John Nash Bleav
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Summary

 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 their combined corporate and entrepreneurial experience, the conversation ranges from the professional to the personal, and everything in between. Entertaining banter, unique voices, and smart content. We’re all business. Except when we’re not.2024 Tribury Productions Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Marketing Marketing & Sales Politics & Government
Episodes
  • TFG Unbuttoned: NFL and The Trevor Project

    TFG Unbuttoned: NFL and The Trevor Project
    May 5 2026

    Tim and John cover a legal case won by the Southern Utah Drag Stars in St. George. Also, a former Chick-fil-A employee is arrested in a mac-and-cheese refund scheme. Finally, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Blank, has quietly donated $1million through his foundation to The Trevor Project. When so many are cutting back on supporting LGBTQ+ causes this is welcome news.

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    24 mins
  • Eleven Items That Never Sell at Yard Sales

    Eleven Items That Never Sell at Yard Sales
    May 2 2026

    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.

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    46 mins
  • TFG Unbuttoned: Dildos on ICE and Pasta Chat

    TFG Unbuttoned: Dildos on ICE and Pasta Chat
    Apr 28 2026

    TFG Unbuttoned is the 20-minute companion podcast from The Focus Group. This week Tim and John cover an ICE protest called “Operation Dildo Blitz” in the cities of Chicago, Minneapolis, and Portland. Also, Prego Pasta Sauce is launching “Connection Keeper” in collaboration with StoryCorps. The idea is to bring conversation back to the dinner table. Finally, convenience store chain 7-11 has announced a massive retail brand overhaul to modernize their stores with the goal of increasing sales.

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    23 mins
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