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The Focus Group

The Focus Group

By: The Focus Group Tim Bennett John Nash Bleav
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 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
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  • Oscar Nominated Screenwriter Josh Olson

    Oscar Nominated Screenwriter Josh Olson
    Oct 25 2025

    Tim and John welcome screenwriter Josh Olson, who discusses his journey in adapting the graphic novel “A History of Violence” into a critically acclaimed film. (Now available from the Criterion Collection at Deep Discount.) Caught My Eye reveals that rocker Rod Stewart is a model train aficionado, and the one and only Hair Museum has closed in Missouri. Our business birthday celebrates that famed Italian American Ettore Boiardi or as we all know him: Chef Boyardee.

    We’re all business. Except when we’re not.

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    53 mins
  • TFG Unbuttoned: Take the Long Way Home

    TFG Unbuttoned: Take the Long Way Home
    Oct 21 2025

    In this episode of TFG Unbuttoned, John and Tim banter about “holding music,” the current political climate, and Halloween. Chocolate costs too much! Also, the US government wants to restrict flights from China that fly over Russia to get here. Russia has restricted US airlines from flying over its airspace to get to China creating longer trips and costs for US carriers versus their Chinese competitors. MTV is ridding itself of music after four decades and Halloween is not immune from the Trump Tariffs.

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    24 mins
  • Exit Through the Gift Shop

    Exit Through the Gift Shop
    Oct 18 2025

    In this episode of The Focus Group, John Nash and Tim Bennett discuss various topics ranging from holiday decorations to TV show recommendations and consumer experiences in hotels. They delve into insights about the LGBTQ+ community based on recent data, celebrate the birthday of infomercial pioneer Kevin Harrington, and explore the innovative retail strategies of the MoMA Store. The conversation is light-hearted yet informative, providing listeners with a mix of entertainment and valuable insights.

    We’re all business. Except when we’re not.

    Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC
    Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1
    iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW
    Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb
    YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81
    Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj
    YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    41 mins
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