This weekend join Tim, John, Producer Katie Castellano and Metroscope’s Paul Hagen for The Focus Group’s Holiday Listening Party. Guests include New York Times columnist Stuart Elliott, True Prep author Lisa Birnbach, the Butch Bakery’s David Arrick, The Fabulous Beekman Boys Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, along with the holiday musical stylings of singers Michael Richard Kelly, Eddie Bruce and accompanist Tom Adams.

Las Vegas: The Strip and Beyond visits with Jim McMichael, Senior Marketing Manager at the Fashion Show. One of the nation’s largest shopping centers and Las Vegas’ premier retail destination, Fashion Show offers seven flagship department stores along with over 250 extraordinary shops and restaurants. The mall’s signature feature is the Great Hall, a multimillion dollar event area with an 80-foot retractable runway used for fashion shows.

Christian Edwards serves as the Chief Marketing and Development Officer for his 96 year old family business, Edward Marc Chocolatier. With an extensive background and career in politics, Chris oversees all PR, marketing and development efforts for Edward Marc, available at Saks Fifth Avenue. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

More and more dog owners are beginning to cook everyday meals for their dogs. It is a healthier, safer alternative to store-bought dog food. But what about gourmet chefs? Kathryn (Kit) Levy Feldman and Sabina Louise Pierce, the authors of The Culinary Canine: Great Chefs Cook for Their Dogs—And So Can You! share the story of how their book came together, and show dog owners how to be gourmet chefs for their own pampered pooches.

Paul Hagen of Metrosource magazine returns to continue his mission of putting the “culture” back in “pop culture” for our listeners on Metroscope. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

In observance of Thanksgiving, enjoy a Vintage Focus Group that features a true American classic: The legendary Dick Cavett. Host of “The Dick Cavett Show” on ABC from 1968 to 1975 and on public television from 1977 to 1982, he is also the co-author of two books, has appeared on Broadway, and has made guest appearances in movies and TV shows. His latest book is, Talk Show: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, and Off-Screen Secrets.

In our current “look at me” era, privacy now seems a quaint relic. Yet as Carmela Ciuraru’s book Nom de Plume: A (Secret) History of Pseudonyms reminds us, it wasn’t always like this. Her book explores the stories of sixteen authorial impostors across centuries and cultures.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has become the official kick-off celebration to the holiday season. Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, joins Tim and John to talk about the complexities of putting together this signature holiday event.

Norwegians cruise like no other people on earth. With more choices of what to do and see, and more freedom to do it your way. The Cruise Director of the Norwegian Jewel stops by to talk about the business behind the perfect vacation. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Briggs Inc. principals Anthony Napoli, a proud native New Yorker, and Gary Newman, a New Yorker since 1978, invite you to help yourself to the greatest city in the world. Briggs is New York’s Number One Destination Management Company, delivering unforgettable New York experiences with extraordinary care and flair. For three decades, Briggs’ unmatched reputation has been built on a foundation of reliability, creativity, total team commitment and ever-present good humor. They come armed with knowledge of unique spots in the city that will make a visit unforgettable. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Machelle Williams leads Volkswagen Group of America‘s Corporate Diversity initiative. She works to align the company’s diversity and training vision with overall corporate objectives, by developing initiatives including Diversity Awareness and Outreach programs, and a Leadership Development program. Machelle joins Tim and John to talk about the importance of diversity in the workplace, and how it actually plays out in daily office life.

Paul Hagen of Metrosource magazine returns to continue his mission of putting the “culture” back in “pop culture” for our listeners on Metroscope. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Giving a presentation is never easy. Just gathering all of the information and laying it out it in a way that makes sense can be formidable! But a good speaker knows that an audience wants more than facts and figures – they need a story. Staged Right’s Ed Roland shows us how on this first installment of Express Yourself, a new segment that aims to show you how to best deliver your ideas in any business setting.

Sonya Fitzpatrick, host of Animal Intuition on Sirius XM Stars 107, is widely regarded as the most experienced and trusted animal communicator in the world. A lifetime animal advocate, Sonya helps pet lovers understand and connect with their pets—both living and passed on, and teaches people how to see things from the pet’s point of view. Get your questions ready, and join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

“I felt like I had been transformed overnight from a youthful, carefree jock into someone who needed to grasp the backs of chairs and counters for an arduous five-yard trip to the bathroom,” says actor Kevin Sorbo, best known as the demi-God on the ’90s TV hit Hercules. In his new book True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal—and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life, he recounts how his life sharply changed when he was 38, at the height of his career.

Focus Group Academy: Interview Skills is a new segment where Tim and John have our listeners answer some of the most frequently asked HR questions, followed by a critique of how they fared. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.