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European Bank Santander accidentally deposits $176 million into people’s accounts on Christmas Day—are now in the process of trying to retrieve it. Peloton took a huge stock hit in the last quarter o…

Shop Talk looks at a McDonald’s exec who is losing $105 million in severance due to an overactive libido. Also, the worker shortage is not because of what many may think. Austin Norman Palmer, born D…

Colorado Crazy Congressperson, Lauren Boebert, is all exercised over a bakery selling Gingerbread Person cookies. The Million Mom’s Org—which is really a couple of middle-aged white lady Christian wh…

Shop Talk highlights a smart customer service rep at LEGO who executed a “surprise and delight” tactic that did not cost the company anything, but garnered loyalty for life. Alan Freed, born December…

Texas and its conservative lawmakers continue to be the decider when it comes to what books should and should not be read in schools and libraries. But first, Tokyo plans to enact same-sex partnershi…

Shop Talk covers an article and study that believes holding off retirement until your early 70’s can have far more than a financial benefit. Caught My Eye Introduces you to Penny the Fox of Ocean Cit…

A Whistleblower, BJ, and Preacher make an appearance on this week’s podcast. First, a former employee—we think—turned in Hyundai for lapse safety reporting around engine issues. The US Government awa…

Shop Talk looks at four business books recommended by a former Starbucks exec. Caught My Eye warns you against wearing a leather coat in North Korea so as not to offend the Highest Dignity, Kim Jong-…

The new Trump Bar in Trump Tower has a Presidential theme with drinks named accordingly—like The Mar-a-Lago Spritzer. Notably absent is the addition of bitters to any drink! But first, a few conserva…

Shop Talk covers an article that believes the pandemic changed our buying habits when it comes to conspicuous consumption. We also look at The Peanuts Thanksgiving Special from the 70’s and some of t…

Dave Frishberg of “Schoolhouse Rock” fame died this past week at 88. What a mark he made on American culture. Then, a restaurant in England denies a gay autistic man entry due to his leopard print pa…

Our Business Birthday this week celebrates drag’s most famous Queen, RuPaul Andrew Charles. Happy 61st RuPaul! Caught My Eye explores the increased demand for home generators now that many have turne…

Navy Vet, and LGBTQ Icon, Harvey Milk was honored by the US Navy with a ship named in his honor. Milk was one of four civil rights leaders given such an honor as part of a fleet of newly commissioned…

Shop Talk looks at the origins of some popular business idioms. Caught My Eye explores the new phenomena of job seekers who ghost employers after accepting employment. The tables have turned as emplo…

Perennially confused, and Harvard educated Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, thinks that people who don't have kids should not be teachers. He attacked 35-year educator Randi Weingarten, who is lesbian…

Shop Talk looks at the Worst Colleges for LGBTQ Students. All 180 schools on the list are religiously affiliated. Caught My Eye highlights the founder of SPANX, who is awarding all employees with a t…

The hot wings chain Hooters is getting pushback from some of its servers for their newer, shorter, more revealing uniforms. Then, Poland conservatives introduce new legislation to the lower house of …

Tim and John go to their first New York Comic Con! Thank you to Scott Seitz and SPI Marketing’s Queer and Ally lounge for hosting us. We spoke with comic book artists and writers Isaac Goodhart and D…

The Focus Group was at Comic Con New York City this year. Stay tuned for a Halloween special podcast featuring comic book artists and writers Issac Goodheart and Dan Parent, along with Drag Race star…

Shop Talk covers two stories this week. The first one looks at the large number of American workers that are leaving jobs in search of more money and meaning—or both. Then we disclose the five most a…