The Focus Group

The latest attraction in Las Vegas, the Sphere, is keeping some awake at night. Who sleeps in Vegas anyway? Then, some naturalists are advocating that you allow your leaves this Fall to remain where they land and let them decompose to replenish the soil. The fallen leaves are also great for pollinators and other insects to survive winter and become food for birds in the spring. Finally, M&M Mars i...

Shop Talk exposes some unforeseen repair costs for owners of electric vehicles such as the Rivian R1T pick-up. Because of gigacasting a fender bender repair can cost as much as $40K or more. Caught My Eye prepares you for a cost increase of your favorite Girl Scout cookies, and they have discontinued their most popular cookie of 2023. Also, ladies of the night strip down at all hours now in Califo...

    Ring Doorbell is offering $1 million dollars to anyone who captures a confirmed alien on their Ring camera. You have until November 3rd to submit and if you are creative with a good hoax, you’ll also have a chance at a $500 Amazon Gift Card. Then, a woman from Minnesota declared giraffe feces from her trip to Kenya with US Customs. She claims that she planned to make a necklace with the poop....

Shop Talk looks at a Brookings Study that equates having a college degree with a longer life expectancy. Caught My Eye takes a trip to Disney for a wedgie on the Typhoon Lagoon water slide. Also, outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer, ditches its script logo in favor of block letters so Gen Z can read it. Ketchup developer, Henry John Heinz, is our Business Birthday. We’re all business. Except when we’re n...

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova tells Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe to “just be quiet” regarding trans issues. Then, Cher is accused of kidnapping her son, Elijah Blue Allman. Allman’s estranged wife says Cher hired “kidnappers” to take her son from her and thwart any chance of reconciliation of the couple’s relationship. Also, Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is once again accused of sexual miscon...

Shop Talk reveals that over 80% of the companies that have required workers back to the office full-time, have increased company revenues, higher productivity, and higher employee retention rates. It appears that the days of remote-only work are coming to an end and 2024 promises to see workplaces more like we remember pre-pandemic. Caught My Eye asks if “gays can smell other gays?” and how Libera...

A new survey from Canada ranks the US States and DC in terms of petty behavior. Most of the results centered around relationships and the pettiest state was a surprise. But first, LEGO toy brand needs to revise its plan to make their blocks out of petroleum-based ABS plastics. Then, NFTs—Non-Fungible Tokens—are considered worthless in today’s market. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti...

Shop Talk covers steps that Finland believes will lead to a happier life. For six years Finland has been ranked as the “happiest country on earth.” Caught My Eye announces that the first painting Bob Ross completed on TV is going up for auction and could fetch $10 million! Also, Hilton Hotel boss, Carl Nassetta announces the most important item of concern for guests, and it is not what you may thi...

Producer and Director John Waters was honored with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame last week. Waters honored his parents at the event for their support during his acceptance speech. Then, Palm Springs is reconsidering its AIDS Memorial statue that looks like an anus, and the Senate loosened its dress code to accommodate Senator Fettermen of PA. Finally, it’s Criterion Month on TFG Unbuttoned....

Shop Talk this week looks at the importance of LGBTQ aging seniors having early and upfront discussions regarding care and retirement. Caught My Eye finds flamingos as far north as Ohio and one person who is using all his extra money on buying incandescent bulbs. Also, margarine perfector Carleton Ellis is our Business Birthday. It’s Criterion Month on The Focus Group. Listen along during our Deep...

A same-sex Kentucky couple denied a marriage license from the county clerk, Kim Davis, has their day in court. Then, Grindr loses half its workforce when the company told them to return to the office. And the new owner of the Brady Bunch house says even though the house is not operational, she views it as art. Finally, it’s Criterion Month on TFG Unbuttoned. Listen for your chance to win on Pick t...

Shop Talk this week looks at recruiter bias when it comes to interviewing and hiring entrepreneurs for traditional workplace roles. Caught My Eye announces that Cher will release her first Christmas Album and a $4 thrift store painting turns out to be a couple of hundred-thousand-dollar N.C. Wyeth find. Also, famed backpack inventor and innovator, David Kelty, is our Business Birthday. It’s Criter...

A NYC-based writer talks about how he has changed his demeanor and appearance based on the rise in anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the USA. Then, a mom is suing Peleton claiming the bike fell on her son and killed him instantly after he tried to use it for leverage to get up off the floor. Finally, a young lad in Germany finds an 1800-year-old rare coin in the sandbox. And its Criterion Month on TFG Unbut...

Shop Talk this week looks at eight things you should follow for a happier, longer, healthier life. Caught My Eye looks at Scientology objecting to “right to repair” on e-meters. Also, famed LGBTQ owned furniture brand, Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams, calls it quits only two years after having been sold to a family run equity firm. The co-inventor of the barcode, Norman Woodland ,is our Business Birthd...

School teacher Drew Evans says the uproar over LGBTQ+ influence in schools boils down to parents sexualizing children, not LGBTQ+ people. Then, the USA is seeing a resurgence of the Lesbian Bar. As few as 20 bars existed a decade ago across the country, but that’s changing. Finally, Eminem tells Vivek Ramaswamy to not use his music at campaign rallies. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spo...

Shop Talk this week looks at three things you can do to seize opportunities and bring yourself some luck. Caught My Eye looks at the rise of the single feature phone with Gen Z. Also, Will Levis of the Titans gets a lifetime contract with Hellman’s Mayo. Why mayonnaise? He likes it in his coffee instead of cream. Our Business Birthday is Rowland H. Macy, founder of Macy’s Department Stores. But fi...

Eco-friendly paper and bamboo straws may have a chemical compound that is dangerous for humans. Scientists think the best replacement for single use plastic straws is stainless steel. Then, listeria invades the milkshake machine at a fast-food restaurant in Washington State killing three people. Finally, former Brazilian President Bolsonaro takes a page from Trump’s playbook and has trouble deciph...

Shop Talk this week looks at how we can all benefit from employing a "back to school" mindset. Caught My Eye covers a ‘just the facts' death in NYC and the sale of Bazooka bubblegum. Our Business Birthday is Harry F. Guggenheim and reveals his contributions to air travel in the USA and the world. We’re all business. Except when we’re not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1...

The owner of a Cedar Glen store in California—Laura Ann Carleton, an ally to the LGBTQ community—was shot and killed for displaying the PRIDE flag at her business. When police tracked the suspect down there was a violent confrontation and he was killed as well. Then, the holding company for adult brands like Pornhub has changed its name from Mind Geek to Aylo. Finally, a Dunkin Donuts franchisee l...

Shop Talk this week looks at a right-wing, anti-LGBTQ group led by Stephen Miller, that is suing Target over what they claim is loss of shareholder value due to selling PRIDE merch this June. Caught My Eye explores the latest in autonomous driving cars and people having sex in them. Also, a UK man bought a storage container for $100 and sold it to Elon Musk for $1 million. The container happened t...

The owner of an empty building lot in Connecticut is surprised to find a developer has built a $1.5 million home on it. The issue is now in the courts. Then, the Republican legislature in Indiana now requires schools to alert parents of children who want to be called by a name other than what is on their birth certificate—clearly directed at trans kids, simple nicknames also require a form. Finall...

Shop Talk explores advice from Ariana Huffington who suggests one thing we can all do to fall asleep easier. Caught My Eye reveals that megastar, Taylor Swift, has gifted $55 million in bonuses to her entire tour staff last week. Also, John notices a group of girls carrying their American Dolls in what looked like pink coffins on their backs! Clarence Saunders is our Business Birthday this week. S...

Exposure to extreme heat impacts EV batteries when it comes to their overall life and performance, something drivers should be aware of. Then, the Biden Administration reinstated the ban on manufacturing incandescent bulbs originally enacted under the Bush Administration. (Trump famously accused LED bulbs of making him look orange!) Finally, a Chinese Zoo is accused of using a person dressed as a...

Shop Talk this week looks at four myths of retirement that this retiree/writer thinks we need to talk about. Caught My Eye covers what Gen Z thinks about tipping, and a man who is in love with his car…sexually. Our Business Birthday is Broadcast.com co-founder, Todd Wagner. We’re all business. Except when we’re not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n...

A San Diego Library gets help from the community when two anti-LGBTQ parents checked-out every book featured on the Pride display, intending to never return them. They demanded the library also remove all LGBTQ titles on the shelves. Their effort backfired beautifully. Then, a movie theater in NJ called the police on a mother who brought her autistic son into the bathroom, yelling at her that the...