Past Shows
TFG Unbuttoned: How to respond to an adult temper tantrum
10.22.19 | Adult temper tantrums seem like the norm now—especially in DC. How should or do you respond? The IRS admits it is easier to audit poor people and blames Congress for lack of needed funding to audit the wealthy. Finally, Dennis and Judy Shepard send a letter to AG Barr calling out the Trump Administrations hypocrisy related to treatment of LGBTQ Americans. The Shepard’s son, Matthew, was killed in a horrific hate crime in 1998 and they have been staunch supporters of LGBTQ rights.
The power suit has lost power
10.16.19 | The traditional suit is going the way of the powdered wig—new generations have no reference to the once standard dress for men at work. When was the last time you wore a suit? But first, the changes in the college admissions game, pasta straws save the environment, and Pleasant Hanes is our Business Birthday. Oh, and MyBox makes a return visit!
TFG Unbuttoned: The Hate Shield debuts at Atlanta Pride
10.15.19 | In order to drown out the megaphones and yelling that seems to be de rigueur at Pride events, one enterprising artist has created the Hate Shield. We think it is brilliant and hopefully catches on in cities near you. A North Carolina Sheriff back peddles on his religious cohabitation policy and 2nd Lady, Karen Pence, is OK with the way President Trump treats women.
Gender-neutral dolls by Mattel
10.09.19 | Mattel has launched a brand of gender-neutral dolls. How long will these last or sell? Seattle offers up hunky baristas for your morning jolt, and the founder of Benihana, Rocky Aoki is our Business Birthday. Then, a former Google executive implores leaders in all companies, big and small, to get their culture right.
TFG Unbuttoned: The iPhone made me gay
10.08.19 | A Russian national is suing Apple claiming an app made him gay. But first, one writer feels the current GM labor strike is more about the demise of the combustion engine as electrification becomes more popular. A California police department tests a Tesla for their fleet in order to reduce their carbon footprint and maintenance costs. They did not foresee the battery drain during a high-speed chase but are still positive about the addition of the electric car to the fleet.
Say nothing if you want to sound smarter
10.02.19 | A new study shows that people who are thoughtful in their speech and pause between words often come across as smarter. What do you think? An LGBT Center in Ohio is seeking donations, San Francisco residents take the homeless problem into their own hands, and cranberry magnate, Marcus Urann is our Business Birthday.
TFG Unbuttoned: Man visits animal shelter for a daily catnap
10.01.19 | A Greenbay animal shelter has a daily volunteer that comes in to brush the cats and often takes a nap then wakes to brush another feline. Tim thinks this could be part of John’s future retirement routine. But first, ride share companies appear to discriminate against people of color based on name and LGBTQ people based upon photo imagery such as a “rainbow filter.” Then, a woman in France has struck gold with a lost masterpiece from Cimabue hanging over her hotplate. At auction this month the 12th century painting is expected to fetch upwards of $6 million dollars.
The number one skill parents need to teach their kids
09.25.19 | Parents need to teach children to be indistractable and we agree but think all people should employ the practice. A Richard Branson adults-only cruise has us wondering and coyotes are seen in Marietta, Ohio. The police department sent out specific instructions when observing coyote behavior. Salesforce Founder Marc Benioff is 55, and the Maple Creme Oreo taste test is a success. The boys in the booth think the cookies should be mixed into pancake batter!
TFG Unbuttoned: The most disgusting and hilarious story we have ever covered
09.23.19 | A Kansas City man claims his doctor stopped treating him when they found out he was gay, and a barista is fired in Nebraska for shouting at and confronting an anti-LGBTQ lobbyist. Then an American Airlines flight has what they called, a “medical mishap,” when a passenger popped her blister in-flight and it splattered on two other passengers and another’s book. Yuck! Welcome Fall!
Underwear ads lose the macho
09.18.19 | Men’s underwear ads are starting to show more “normal” looking guys. While we still think sex sells, one of the conclusions is that women purchase most of the underwear so the ads are directed to the them. (We still disagree, remember International Male?) The founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies, Debbi Fields, has a birthday and the Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Oreo cookies get a—”meh”—from our resident Garrett, resident Oreographer.
