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
Brands Doubling Down on Pride
06.24.26 | Shop Talk this week reveals 11 brands that have leaned into PRIDE this year despite the fear of being called out by the anti-LGBTQ cult. Caught My Eye reveals that the FIFA crowds are confused with North America’s tipping culture. Also, the iconic Longaberger headquarters building, shaped like a picnic basket, is for sale in Ohio. Nicolas Woodman, the founder of GoPro, is our Business Birthday.
TFG Unbuttoned: The New Leader in Fast Food is a Surprise
06.30.26 | In this episode of TFG Unbuttoned, Tim and John discuss a disgusting swatting attempt against “Mayor Pete” and his family. Also, Donald is the new Adolf as newborns named Donald have plummeted in popularity. Finally, Chick-fil-A, after 11 years, is no longer America’s favorite fast food.
PAST SHOWS
TFG Unbuttoned: Look at the Camera and Smile
06.23.26 | In this episode of Unbuttoned, Tim and John explore a variety of topics, from facial recognition in San Francisco gay bars to private jet scams, and the return of a nostalgic fast-food treat from McDonalds.
Your Judgement Has Value
06.17.26 | Shop Talk this week explores the evolving role of AI in the workplace coupled with the importance of judgment and experience. Caught My Eye uncovers a bitcoin scam, and a missing bottle of Cupcake Pinot Grigio is found inside a female on her way to jail. Ruth Graves Wakefield, the inventor of Toll House chocolate chip cookies, is our Business Birthday.
TFG Unbuttoned: Happy Pride
06.16.26 | TFG Unbuttoned is the 20-minute companion podcast from The Focus Group. Happy Pride! This week Tim and John discuss a PRIDE train in Chicago, and an advertising campaign from Hello Fresh that did not land well—according to PRIDE purists. Also, The Great American State Fair, which is to take place on the National Mall starting June 25th, has seen several states say they will not participate due to costs and partisan politics.
