It’s a cocktail of razor-sharp wit, business savvy, and unfiltered friendship.
For 16 years, The Focus Group has kept listeners hooked with the unique bond between hosts Tim Bennett and John Nash—high school buddies turned LGBTQ marketing trailblazers, best known for their groundbreaking Subaru campaigns. Tim and John blend corporate and entrepreneurial insights for discussions that seamlessly shift from professional to personal. Tune in for their trademark humor, industry insights, and the kind of chemistry you can’t buy off the shelf.
THIS WEEKS SHOW
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood
01.21.26 | This week Tim and John cover everything from the changing economics of TV advertising to a Dabney Coleman documentary and the slow fade of the manual transmission. The Business Birthday celebrates Ailbhe Keane of Izzy Wheels, whose bold designs are changing how we see mobility and style. Shop Talk Focus Group looks at the legacy of Mr. Rogers and a critique of his stance on LGBTQ issues, examined through the lens of the cultural realities of the 1960s and ’70s.
TFG Unbuttoned: Pride Gone, Slavery Erased, and No Mushrooms for You!
01.27.26 | The cancellation of Tucson Pride, the removal of slavery exhibits in Philadelphia, and a bizarre case of hallucinogenic mushrooms that cause users to see tiny humans. Along the way, Tim and John unpack the politics shaping LGBTQ+ events, shifting entertainment norms, and who gets to decide how history is told.
PAST SHOWS
TFG Unbuttoned: Book Your Stay on the Moon Now
01.20.26 | A look at the ripple effects of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, from airlines to fitness clubs. Mackenzie Scott’s record-breaking gift to the Trevor Project and take a detour into the surreal with a startup planning a hotel on the moon.
Gird Your Loins! The Right Is on the DEI Warpath
01.14.26 | 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.
TFG Unbuttoned: Space Shuttle Shakedown
01.13.26 | LGBTQ Google searches for asylum in Canada are up, the importance of hiring for character over experience, and the future of the Space Shuttle Discovery are on deck this episode. It reflects the current situation in the U.S. and the implications of recent political decisions.
