Past Shows
TFG Unbuttoned: Ring offering a million dollars for proof of aliens
10.17.23 | Ring Doorbell is offering $1 million dollars to anyone who captures a confirmed alien on their Ring camera. You have until November 3rd to submit and if you are creative with a good hoax, you’ll also have a chance at a $500 Amazon Gift Card. Then, a woman from Minnesota declared giraffe feces from her trip to Kenya with US Customs. She claims that she planned to make a necklace with the poop. Finally, a recent study reveals that fewer people want to bike to work despite the investments of infrastructure that cities have created for cyclists along with the buying surge of electric bikes.
Get a College Degree and Live Longer
10.11.23 | Shop Talk looks at a Brookings Study that equates having a college degree with a longer life expectancy. Caught My Eye takes a trip to Disney for a wedgie on the Typhoon Lagoon water slide. Also, outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer, ditches its script logo in favor of block letters so Gen Z can read it. Ketchup developer, Henry John Heinz, is our Business Birthday.
TFG Unbuttoned: Martina Speaks and Cher Freaks
10.10.23 | Tennis legend Martina Navratilova tells Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe to “just be quiet” regarding trans issues. Then, Cher is accused of kidnapping her son, Elijah Blue Allman. Allman’s estranged wife says Cher hired “kidnappers” to take her son from her and thwart any chance of reconciliation of the couple’s relationship. Also, Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is once again accused of sexual misconduct regarding male models during his tenure at the head of the retailer. Finally, John reveals the answers to last month’s Criterion Pick That Flick.
Back to the Office…NOW
10.04.23 | Shop Talk reveals that over 80% of the companies that have required workers back to the office full-time, have increased company revenues, higher productivity, and higher employee retention rates. It appears that the days of remote-only work are coming to an end and 2024 promises to see workplaces more like we remember pre-pandemic. Caught My Eye asks if “gays can smell other gays?” and how Liberace became the Queen of Las Vegas. Founder of Toys “R” Us, Charles Philip Lazarus is our Business Birthday.
TFG Unbuttoned: The Pettiest State is a Surprise
10.03.23 | A new survey from Canada ranks the US States and DC in terms of petty behavior. Most of the results centered around relationships and the pettiest state was a surprise. But first, LEGO toy brand needs to revise its plan to make their blocks out of petroleum-based ABS plastics. Then, NFTs—Non-Fungible Tokens—are considered worthless in today’s market.
Finland Offers a Masterclass in Happiness
09.27.23 | Shop Talk covers steps that Finland believes will lead to a happier life. For six years Finland has been ranked as the “happiest country on earth.” Caught My Eye announces that the first painting Bob Ross completed on TV is going up for auction and could fetch $10 million! Also, Hilton Hotel boss, Carl Nassetta announces the most important item of concern for guests, and it is not what you may think. Co-founder of Costco, Jeffrey Brotman is our Business Birthday. It’s Criterion Month on The Focus Group. Listen along during our Deep Discount segment for your chance to win a Criterion Collection movie.
TFG Unbuttoned: The Pope of Trash Gets His Hollywood Star
09.26.23 | Producer and Director John Waters was honored with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame last week. Waters honored his parents at the event for their support during his acceptance speech. Then, Palm Springs is reconsidering its AIDS Memorial statue that looks like an anus, and the Senate loosened its dress code to accommodate Senator Fettermen of PA. Finally, it’s Criterion Month on TFG Unbuttoned. Listen for your chance to win on Pick that Flick.
LGBTQ Seniors and Care Challenges
09.20.23 | Shop Talk this week looks at the importance of LGBTQ aging seniors having early and upfront discussions regarding care and retirement. Caught My Eye finds flamingos as far north as Ohio and one person who is using all his extra money on buying incandescent bulbs. Also, margarine perfector Carleton Ellis is our Business Birthday. It’s Criterion Month on The Focus Group. Listen along during our Deep Discount segment for your chance to win a Criterion Collection movie.
TFG Unbuttoned: Brady Bunch House as Art
09.19.23 | A same-sex Kentucky couple denied a marriage license from the county clerk, Kim Davis, has their day in court. Then, Grindr loses half its workforce when the company told them to return to the office. And the new owner of the Brady Bunch house says even though the house is not operational, she views it as art. Finally, it’s Criterion Month on TFG Unbuttoned. Listen for your chance to win on Pick that Flick.
Entrepreneurs Need Not Apply
09.13.23 | Shop Talk this week looks at recruiter bias when it comes to interviewing and hiring entrepreneurs for traditional workplace roles. Caught My Eye announces that Cher will release her first Christmas Album and a $4 thrift store painting turns out to be a couple of hundred-thousand-dollar N.C. Wyeth find. Also, famed backpack inventor and innovator, David Kelty, is our Business Birthday. It’s Criterion Month on The Focus Group. Listen along during our Deep Discount segment for your chance to win a Criterion Collection movie.
