Hand picked from the Focus Group archives. Meet Kate Whiteley from the Bodies and Titanic exhibits at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Jeff Yeager, The Ultimate Cheapskate, offers his tips and tricks for repurposing household items that will have you saving money and the earth’s resources. Suntory Whisky Brand Ambassador Gardner Dunn talks about the history of Japanese whisky, followed by tasting and the creation of a signature cocktail. Then The Focus Group goes poolside at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for Temptation Sundays. The weekly LGBT pool party invites all guests to enjoy cool drink specials, hot bodies and even hotter music. Lots of fun guests and surprises in store.

The Wells Fargo Financial Focus returns with Kyle Young, CFP and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor. He will be answering questions about retirement planning submitted by listeners, and speaking to the unique challenges faced by the LGBT community.

Mark Nordstrom specializes in product design, from concept to development. He’s worked with many luggage brands, and brings his unique vision to Road Warrior Luggage: Create beautifully designed and structured luggage that easily collapses to slip under a bed, hang in the closet, or stack on a shelf. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

In January 2013, Brian Sims will be sworn in to represent the neighborhoods of Pennsylvania’s 182nd District in Center City Philadelphia as the first openly gay elected official. An advocate, policy attorney & speaker, most notably on issues pertaining to LGBT civil rights, he had a very challenging primary election, and was able to upset a 27-year incumbent in his district to secure the Democratic nomination for state rep.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on business topics of the day—The Focus Group version of “current events.” Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Helpusadopt.org is the only organization of its kind that does not define family, does not charge its applicants to apply and supports all types of adoption (domestic, international, special needs and foster care) and will be celebrating its fifth anniversary on November 1st. Co-founder Becky Fawcett talks about the amazing work her organization is doing, and the uphill battle she is facing in getting LGBT applications in for the next grant deadline.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on business topics of the day—The Focus Group version of “current events.” Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Tim and John welcome Jill Kross, author of Hudson Run, who will talk about the path she took to self-publishing her first book. Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on business topics of the day—The Focus Group version of “current events.”

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.

The Wells Fargo Financial Focus returns with Kyle Young, CFP and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor. He will be answering questions about retirement planning submitted by listeners, and speaking to the unique challenges faced by the LGBT community. Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on business topics of the day—The Focus Group version of “current events.” Tim’s List this week is listener-generated, and focused on the best nightclubs in Las Vegas. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Wells Fargo Financial Focus segment kicks off with a visit from Kyle Young, CFP and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor, talking about the unique challenges facing the LGBT community when it comes to retirement planning. Kyle will also be on the following week to answer questions submitted by listeners. Send your questions to letters@focusgroupradio.com. In Kill the Company, author and innovation specialist Lisa Bodell urges companies to shift the mindset from business as usual to the company of the future, to move from what she calls “Zombies, Inc.” to “Think, Inc.” Ed Roland returns to share presentation tips and techniques in Express Yourself. The subject is “The Goldilocks Dictum.” Not Too Hard, Not Too Soft, But Just Right. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Focus Group is poolside at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for Temptation Sundays. The weekly LGBT pool party invites all guests to enjoy cool drink specials, hot bodies and even hotter music. First up is Host J.Son of NakedBoyNews. Lorena Peril, Lead Singer in Fantasy at the Luxor, performs then sits with Tim and John for an interview. Ernie Yuen, President of Las Vegas Pride, talks about why this unique September event should be on your travel list. Tim Evans, Director of Marketing for the Luxor and Excalibur wraps up the broadcast, which also has a few surprises in store.

The Focus Group goes on location to Fort Lauderdale for Stonewall Summer Pride 2012. Reece Darham, Chair of the event, talks about the Rainbow Business Coalition. Georgie’s Alibi owners Jackson Padgett and Mark Negerete generously hosted the broadcast, and share their passion for Wilton Manors and the community.

Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV is Warren Littlefield’s account of the risky business decisions, creative passion, and leaps of faith that made Must See TV possible. In America, You Sexy Bitch, Meghan McCain and Michael Ian Black embark on a cross-country tour starting in liberal California, and ending in the state of Connecticut, home of blue-blood Wall Street billionaires. Metroscope’s Paul Hagen fields a special edition of the Casual Fridays game “Can You Focus.”