Episódios

  • Thanks to guest producer Gus, Andrew and Vieves look at the time-honored trope of blind taste tests in commercials. Plus, Vieves shares a few gems she saw in the wild, and a vintage Sears ad gets the dramatic reading it deserves.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:

    Pepsi Challenge
    https://youtu.be/Qgr5kc5QdBU?si=xqfGRqVq1ISq_r3F

    7-Up Taste test
    https://youtu.be/ZAO5Wc0j0C4?si=Lq0wJ2Bbh3NiUwtj


    Coke Zero
    https://youtu.be/_UzU7sQFZKo?si=ct75HxiFJP2_505U


    Jif - Choosy Mothers
    https://youtu.be/5swAwStXkQ0?si=3MsipcoVONlGm0sC


    21st Century Insurance - Taste the same
    https://youtu.be/QTOkuAkz9Xg?si=0a79aZsh7vgmqT35


    Pringles - Maybe it’s the can?
    https://youtu.be/oKY0lce8ZfA?si=hYcjVOjWGgx5gx5_


    Orange Squeezed Olipop - taste test.
    https://youtu.be/YKHhDlVB7q0?si=11m1nRnJaRTqo0Ay


    Dairy Queen - DQ Moolatte
    https://youtu.be/TLbFAEW9-q0?si=Zqyw7j2vD-J-OjPi


    Dairy Queen - Blizzard mix it up
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Oz2V/dairy-queen-summer-blizzard-treats-mix-it-up-moments-taste-test-feauturing-antonia-lofaso-claire-tho

    State Farm - Teacher’s Pet
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fLR7/state-farm-teachers-pet

    Men’s Warehouse - I can do anything
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/66Jc/mens-wearhouse-i-can-do-anything

    Progressive - Nest backup w/ Colt McCoy
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fznu/progressive-the-backup-nest-featuring-colt-mccoy


    BC Clark Commercial
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo1RLKcqxew

    AMC Gremlin
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX2Lg4sJInY

    Sears Air Conditioning
    https://youtu.be/4rqZZgVxnCk?si=yusVSZnBf90L-SHU

    Sugar Free Dr. Pepper
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYWQ4jYXkaI

  • A profusion of commercials set in elevators has Vieves and Andrew contemplating the many signifiers and tropes inherent in a small metal box. From car buying to cookies, elevators can sell it all.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

    Ulta Beauty
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fN_d/ulta-holidays-joy-in-the-present

    Impress Falsies - Express elevator
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fTS0/impress-press-on-falsies-express-elevator

    Zaxbys - Kickin Chicken
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Z972/zaxbys-kickin-chicken-sandwich-meal-drive-thrus-open

    Chick-Fil-A
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7jy/chick-fil-a-catering-awkward-elevator-encounter

    NFL
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dQZJ/nfl-shop-elevator

    Oreo - Stay Playful
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6HcU/oreo-elevator

    Progressive - Dr. Rick
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2aT5/progressive-dr-rick-elevator

    Geico - Savings
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7arn/geico-elevator-unskippable

    Realtor.com - loud whisper
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wqZF/realtor-com-elevator-and-the-not-yous-featuring-elizabeth-banks

    Oikos - God of War
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZE32/oikos-god-of-war-elevator

    Mitsubishi Electric w/ Fred Couples
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7o3v/mitsubishi-electric-elevator-feat-fred-couples

    Old Navy - JLD
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7aCI/old-navy-spring-sale-hold-the-elevator-ft-julia-louis-dreyfus

    Bounce Wrinkleguard - Elevator encounter
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qTkB/bounce-wrinkleguard-elevator-encounter

    Untuckit
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wSOj/untuckit-elevator

    Gusto - Elevator Music
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5E5w/gusto-elevator-music-or-payroll-compliance

    University of Michigan Flint
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5TW0/university-of-michigan-flint-elevator

    Wells Fargo - HBCUs
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wb7i/wells-fargo-building-a-better-community-hbcu-elevator

    Hyundai - w/ Jason Bateman
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Ivws/hyundai-the-elevator-shopper-assurance-featuring-jason-bateman-t1

    Motorola - Funky Place
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wJor/motorola-smart-speaker-with-amazon-alexa-elevator-funky-place

    Bulova - Conversation piece
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7WAt/bulova-accutron-ii-elevator-ride

    Kay Jewelers - 11th-12th floors
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AcCn/kay-jewelers-ever-us-ring-spike-stuck-in-the-elevator

    Kayak - Stuck
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AVyc/kayak-elevator

    AT&T - Stuck
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AE8y/at-and-t-elevator

    Chevy Volt - Stuck
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AT1h/2016-chevrolet-volt-elevator

    Squad Busters - Elevator
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6aW7/squad-busters-elevator-featuring-chris-hemsworth-christina-ricci-dolph-lundgren

    Solitaire Grand Harvest - Up or down
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6S2l/solitaire-grand-harvest-elevator-featuring-sarah-jessica-parker

  • Andrew and Genevieve celebrate spooky season with a list of Top Ten Scariest Brand Names Of All Time. They also celebrate the life of Teri Garr with the commercial that helped launch her movie career. And an Ad Councilor sings the praises of a spicy little jingle.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:

    Axe Deodorant - Blind smell test
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6fHi/axe-the-blind-test-featuring-kris-jenkins-shareek-oneal

    Black Rock - Teacher
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1Yrl/blackrock-inc-ap-and-honors-economics

    Pandora - That song
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A6vH/pandora-radio-that-song

    Dirt Devil - Fred Astaire
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oarI_7ypT7U

    AMC Gremlin - A car with pants
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX2Lg4sJInY

    Skull Candy - Avant Guard
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7C8/skullcandy-avant-guard

    Boar’s Head - Deli counter
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6dhJ/boars-head-the-deli-counter

    Giant Eagle - Babys Big Day
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=kNBXRQFpsMY

    Liquid Death - Don’t be scared
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQwt4rzmVxY

    Monster Energy - Washed Up
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/50Sf/monster-energy-washed-up-featuring-cam-zink

    MJB Coffee
    https://youtu.be/rpvMmlxhonk?si=wqGFRvsLFDbQ5rFQ

    Progressive - Friday Night James coda
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fT0M/progressive-friday-night-james-quit-the-team

    Texas Pete Sriracha “CHA”
    https://www.tiktok.com/@texaspetehotsauces/video/7419422666324462890

  • A grab bag of Ad-collades and Admonishments reveals a surprising profusion of doubles and look-alikes in current commercials. Plus, AT&T needs a lesson on how to talk dirty, and the sameness of “inspirational” commercial copy gets justly lampooned.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:

    Progressive - Friday Night James
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ffp1/progressive-friday-night-james

    Progressive - Backup w/ Case Keenam
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f23k/progressive-backup-backup-featuring-case-keenum

    Progressive - Backup with Josh Dobbs
    https://youtu.be/mttQiuo2KvU?si=RHp3xKSgJc9n1YRO

    AT&T - Rekindle the love
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fBsc/at-and-t-wireless-rekindle-the-love


    Native Deodorant - Traffic stop
    https://youtu.be/7774Qigl2kQ?si=NqHSC6YDgH75o049

    FanDuel - Lingering Hunch w/ Jon Lovitz
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/flYq/fanduel-sportsbook-your-lingering-hunch-featuring-jon-lovitz

    FanDuel - Surprising Hunch w/ Eric Andre
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fRQ9/fanduel-surprising-hunch-bet-5-get-300-featuring-eric-andre

    Fanduel - Powerful Hunch w/ Dolph Lundgren
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fSEI/fanduel-powerful-hunch-bet-5-get-200-featuring-dolph-lundgren

    Discover Card - Twins w/ Matt Leinart
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f1Dg/discover-card-twins-featuring-matt-leinart

    Uber Eats - Conspiracy w/ Christian Mccaffrey and Jerry Rice
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fDsn/uber-eats-football-is-for-food-featuring-matthew-mcconaughey-christian-mccaffrey-jerry-rice

    Honda Power Sports: “My Name”
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnZggbD1Ses

    Taco Bell - Adam Devine
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IKDR/taco-bell-delivery-the-go-getters-featuring-adam-devine

    Tubi - Proud to be free
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f2Ad/tubi-proud-to-be-free

    Sears Air Conditioning
    https://youtu.be/4rqZZgVxnCk?si=yusVSZnBf90L-SHU

    PNC Bank
    https://youtu.be/hrvN7hza4T0?si=BXkWaCS2Ok95AwrA

  • Andrew and Vieves aim for nothing but bullseyes in a show about commercials featuring darts and dart players selling everything from lotto tickets to soda pop. Plus, an Ad Councilor beefs with a TikTok inspired ad, and Italian actors had a real monopoly on an antacid campaign.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

    Zoosk: Dart Guy
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWcprxCH57o

    Washington Lottery: Dart Up
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnfXkIp-UrQ

    Tooheys 2.2 Beer: World’s Worst Dart Player
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YuEqYA7cKU

    Stroh Light: Looks Like A Stroh Light Night: Darts
    https://youtu.be/z2V_C6XNkEQ?si=UQhn2zov3JVqrLEJ

    Pepsi: AI Can Do That?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PLioW-uHy0

    Murphy's Irish Red Beer: Darts
    https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/murphys-irish-red-beer-darts-0645415b2383

    Sam Adams Light: Darts
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Ag7gz67ZVFs

    Rocket Money - Stand Up
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6FZZ/rocket-money-stand-up

    Tums: Health Food For Your Bones
    https://youtu.be/-t8fzI-L4Bo

    Tums: When Your Food Doesn't Love You
    https://youtu.be/S6kTxJ4jaYw

  • Andrew and Vieves dig into some spicy content when they look at commercials that rely on fiery dishes to sell phones, soda and car insurance. Plus, Vieves turns out to have been weirdly prescient about a tourism campaign, salmon-flavored candybars are underrated, and when is a dog not a dog?

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6: Interpreter
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZphDWGFEdCo

    Amazon Prime Visa: Spicy Food
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5yAU/amazon-prime-visa-spicy-food-tina

    Amazon Alexa/Thursday Night Football: “Hot Chili”
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2fpn/amazon-alexa-thursday-night-football-hot-chili

    Sprite: Cousin In Nepal
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyaURukZdBI

    Tums: Camping Trip Pepper
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tep1/tums-naturals-super-bowl-2021-camping-trip-chili

    Venom: The Last Dance: “Hot Ones”
    https://www.designrush.com/news/venom-promo-on-hot-ones-receives-praise-for-unique-collab

    Geico: Wing Place
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlug0L5s34k

    Mountain Dew: Spicy Wings
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Opva/mountain-dew-spicy-wings

    Dairy Queen: Flamethrower Sandwich
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUOqFV_v5po

    Bud Light - Ghost Spuds
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A30e/bud-light-super-bowl-2017-extended-ghost-spuds

    Nebraska tourism slogan is no more
    https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/05/nebraska-tourism-slogan-is-no-more-everything-has-a-shelf-life-official-says/

    Nebraska: “Tanking”
    https://youtu.be/Vh1PHxd3XLE?si=6tRdHOo0FQxz4Q8U

    Nebraska: “That Odd Kid”
    https://youtu.be/0mlC43X8ARg?si=0S8KZdvIoUUCqY2W

  • With the spooky season in full swing, Andrew and Vieves look at commercials featuring ghosts that are selling everything from hotdogs to home insurance. Plus, some Ad Councilors get hip to jelly innovation, and we all get emotional about jingles sometimes.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

    State Farm - This is a nightmare
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ftm_/state-farm-nightmare

    Rakuten - Ghost of Cash Back Past
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5y_X/rakuten-ghost-of-cash-back-past

    Progressive - Ghostbusters
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AKtN/progressive-official-insurance-of-ghostbusters

    Bud Light - Ghost Spuds
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A30e/bud-light-super-bowl-2017-extended-ghost-spuds

    Butterfinger - BFI
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/27yT/butterfinger-bfi-halloween-theft

    TurboTax - Ghost in the attic
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wao_/turbotax-live-super-bowl-2018-the-noise-in-the-attic

    Sonic Drive Through - Profiling
    https://youtu.be/CBO-WN3QQ84?si=63Q88yl8F0yzjWX1

    Johnny The Skull game
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2bik/johnny-the-skull-i-see-ghosts

    Visit Mississippi
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2Z_A/visit-mississippi-haunted

    Southwest: “Workout”
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/q0DU/southwest-airlines-workout-59

    Welch’s Jelly
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4j4JZDFXPc

    UAW “Look for the Union Label” (1978)
    https://youtu.be/Pt-JPCXHQFg?si=5tnRNbu8hZTu1z4A

  • Special guest and renowned boys choir expert Justin Morissette joins the show to relive his glory days as one of British Columbia’s premier child singers. Plus, he weighs in on the relative merits of childrens’ choirs in commercials, albeit with a Canadian’s understanding of letter grades.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:


    Domino's Pizza "Christmas Choir"
    https://youtu.be/cQRDTAKP3aw?si=sNzlZkBxnNGj-gL6

    Honda: “Odyssey Choir”
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Alo6/honda-summer-clearance-event-boys-choir-odyssey

    Seventh Generation: “Maya Rudolph & The Seventh Generations”
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wvCH/seventh-generation-maya-rudolph-and-the-seventh-generations

    Gap: “You Got What I Need” (ft. Janelle Monea)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stGPvs0JSaw

    BOAC Airline: “Vienna Boys Choir”
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bACq7f_-WoQ

    BEHR Paint: “BEHRthoven”
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkXQoJdxws

    NFL: “Super Bowl Babies Choir” feat. Seal
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KqekigARfE

  • While struggling through the fog of jetlag, Andrew and Vieves attempt to discuss commercials featuring incidents of sleepwalking. Plus, their cultural illiteracy is really catching up with them, and Andrew’s VHS side project makes yet another wish come true.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:

    Highland Appliance Radio Commercial: “Sleepwalker”
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xo-bT1Snwk

    Coca Cola: “Sleep Walker”
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euiqoVaQcBQ

    Smile Direct Club: "Sleepwalking"
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/opRO/smile-direct-club-nighttime-clear-aligners-sleep-walking

    Toyota: “Sleep Walking”
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZdSb/toyota-deals-you-wont-want-to-sleep-on-t2

    Sudafed Sinus: "Don't sleepwalk through your day" (1989)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZdRloxATxo

    Hidden Valley Secret Sauces: “Sleep Sauce-ing”
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/nunr/hidden-valley-secret-sauces-sleep-talking

    Sleep-Eze
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox7WS4mn9AQ

    Dunkin “Dunkin’Terns: Orientation”
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq1AAhkBrKg

    Dominos Pizza "Christmas Choir" Commercial (Dec. 1995)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQRDTAKP3aw

    Kraft Macaroni: Blue Box Blues
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUHjqMUdRk8

    Corporate Natalie: “POV: Your manager hates your idea”
    https://www.instagram.com/p/C_NllDrpnq6/?hl=en

  • The Ad Council steps up with their own Hot Takes(™) on everything from roving Amazon deals to a tragically endangered booze jingle. Plus, Vieves makes a new best friend named Corporate Natalie, and Lions coach Dan Campbell gets flex his advertising muscles.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:

    Applebee’s (ft Dan Campbell)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn4JopgxugI

    Amazon Treasure Truck
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dJy7/amazon-treasure-truck-peg-leg

    Tums: Health Food For Your Bones
    https://youtu.be/-t8fzI-L4Bo

    Dunkin’ - Dunkinterns
    https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/meet-the-dunkinterns

    Oslo - Is It Even A City?
    https://youtu.be/8vhD59ac7nw?si=jNfYPAfbrGaxpt16

    UAW “Look for the Union Label” (1978)
    https://youtu.be/Pt-JPCXHQFg?si=5tnRNbu8hZTu1z4A

  • A night of retro TV ads has Andrew and Vieves wondering why certain product categories seem to have disappeared from modern commercials, even though they're still sold in stores and online. Or are they? Whither the buggy whip ads?

    Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:

    Super Glue (1977)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3eqqShGvIw

    Gorilla Glue (2023)
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/17oO/gorilla-glue-fence

    Isotoner gloves commercial (1984)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3mUnA7O2OQ

    Isotoner Gloves (ft. Dan Marino)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnsi472UqOM

    Citizen Watches (1980s)
    https://youtu.be/iE1J9zEu_IQ?si=d_5ZwNqcqIX12k7_

    Seico (1986)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSishtZKTQo

    Casio (1987)
    https://youtu.be/V2aERsHoKxQ?si=lznUaxZhYRpyuDJx

    Apple Watch - Sleep Goals (2023)
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5h4t/apple-watch-sleep-goals-song-by-audrey-nuna

    Samsung Galaxy Watch (2022)
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bfWZ/samsung-mobile-night-owls

    Citizen Watch - Beach Time (2023)
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1_Wq/citizen-watch-beach-time-song-by-miley-virus

    Citizen Watch - Holiday Gift / Powered by Light
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1M6f/citizen-watch-holidays-a-gift-to-the-world

    L'eggs Sheer Energy (1989)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdniscIjx7E

    L'eggs Sheer Elegance (1980)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axk_p5jAANE

    Ultrasense Panty Hose (1980s)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf05Swz8jvY

    Run Free Pantyhose
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wvSB/run-free-pantyhose-microknit-design-prevents-runs

    Sheertex TV Spot, 'Lab Testing'
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/254B/sheertex-lab-testing

    Folgers (19080s)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrBZasAtBX4

    General Foods International Coffees (1980)
    https://youtu.be/0gmgp8pVviA?si=B-N9Inphr-Sa4lz_

    General Foods International Coffees (1982)
    https://youtu.be/2PN8k3W4a_g?si=kcM_pKpl2X3UC1lV

    Folgers (July 2024)
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fLGC/folgers-reintroducing-folgers

  • A new haul of mystery VHS tapes has Andrew back at it with a crop of very early 90s ads that include a lot of grandmas (and one spicy surprise!) It’s all fish-eye lenses, swooping camera movements and some very outdated ideas about “health food.”

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

    Ritz Air Crisps
    https://youtu.be/ePZpCaJ45wY

    Kellogg’s Healthy Choice Cereal Commercial: Golf Guy On Roof (1995)
    https://youtu.be/GNkT8R1nfH8

    Hanes Commercial: Winds of Change (1995)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmfanDXRa5A

    Post Waffle Crisp Cereal Commercial (1995)
    https://youtu.be/vk8NX2PaPRw

    Unisom Commercial: On The Phone With Mom (1995)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvsKpGX02KM

    Kraft Free Honey Dijon Dressing Commercial
    https://youtu.be/s6yTYBREcjs

    That’s My Dog Promo
    https://youtu.be/heTDMke1Z8Q

    Hallmark Shoebox - The Way To Show You Care
    https://youtu.be/TOD-NaD04Eg

    Tums: Health Food For Your Bones
    https://youtu.be/-t8fzI-L4Bo

    Weeder Weeder Commercial
    https://youtu.be/H6u8oZDJnII

    Keebler Chacho's Commercial
    https://youtu.be/k1f6Tqlz_TE

    Maytag JetClean Dishwasher "Dog Pre-cleaning" Commercial (1996)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLABxYlpMI4

    Denorex "The Serious Dandruff Shampoo" Commercial (1995)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOC_gkL9tG8

    Southwest Airlines - Seatbelt Restrictions
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB3rlLHTZg0

    Beefaroni Kids
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzAeanHgXxg

  • With the fall season looming, back to school ads are in full swing, so Vieves and Andrew consider ads old and new for backpacks, Trapper Keepers and all the accoutrements for kids (and the old actors who play them.) Plus, an Ad Councilor offers a eye-popping revelation, and Andrew’s VHS project finally bears fruit.


    Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:

    Amazon Back to School (ft Michelle Buteau)
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fVEx/amazon-back-to-school-season-sports-stuff-featuring-michelle-buteau

    Amazon “Dormz”: Jared McCain
    https://www.marketingdive.com/news/amazon-back-to-school-2024-marketing-campaign-savings/721567/

    Amazon “Dormz”: Matthew Merril
    https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewinthekitchen/video/7399686288611314987

    Reddit weighs in
    https://www.reddit.com/r/CommercialsIHate/comments/1eojavr/amazon_commercial_pjs_and_journals/

    Kohl's: “Back to School: Backpack”
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Us1/kohls-back-to-school-backpack

    Target: “Back to School: Sharks”
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Uav/target-back-to-school-all-about-sharks

    Wegman's Back To School: Trombone (2021)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IbXXYQ5Tuc

    Lee Jeans - The Jean Scene
    https://youtu.be/QMVzIW7N8VQ?si=iK3khS5BHrlw1ZEW&t=182

    McDonalds - First Day
    https://youtu.be/ypHdjaYa-s4?si=Q-vwoT815k2A0qbY

    Trapper Keeper: Whirlwind Boyfriend (1980s)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NDajHM2XCc

    Trapper Keeper: Lost Homework (1980s)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkQyZdy60sI

    Staples: Back to School (1990s)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEpOmJVJmjo

    Oberto - Turkey Jerky
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU1KKIaoGK0&lc=UgxiZ9h8mdL0D1IjyEB4AaABAg

  • A latent fascination with the golden age of piracy combined with a veritable treasure trove of pirate-themed commercials leads Vieves to don her eyepatch and pegleg for a show about the buccaneers of yore. Plus, a spokesperson comes for the crown, and Andrew may finally be able to put his weightlifting visions to rest.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

    Amazon Business - Run a tighter ship
    https://youtu.be/E5T3sSPqXCk?si=-n5DnaaD8Vn10BLU

    Amazon Treasure Truck
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dJy7/amazon-treasure-truck-peg-leg

    Hidden Valley Ranch
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5POU/hidden-valley-ranch-pirates

    American Dairy Farmers - Power of a cheese
    https://youtu.be/BXOqKEsCkeM?si=daQ1aVesKxITwzQQ

    Valspar Paint
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1nNo/valspar-pirates-treasure

    Pirate Water
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Qlp/pirate-water-here-for-the-booty

    Epipen - Oopsie!
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7wY7/mylan-epipen-pirates

    Pirate Ship Shipping
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1i32/pirate-ship-quicksand

    Spectrum Mobile
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZOYK/spectrum-mobile-pirates-featuring-ellen-degeneres

    Hubspot - Pirate Business
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bweF/hubspot-pirate-business-featuring-kathryn-hahn

    Bounty - Pirate Sword
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/du9u/bounty-pirate

    Mike’s Hard Lemonade - Ball
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7L7b/mikes-hard-lemonade-pirate

    Apples to Apples - Sensitive Pirate
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/77n8/apples-to-apples-sensitive-pirates

    1-800-CONTACTS - Cliche
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7FDp/1-800-contacts-pirate-plank

    Geico - Pirate Ship
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AKIR/geico-pirate-ship-parrot

    Joe’s Crab Shack
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7LKW/joes-crab-shack-every-crab-has-its-legs

    Dominos - You Tip, We Tip
    https://youtu.be/WgF1crG34hM?si=sJazcNh_x7PIEbC7

    SNL Weekend Update - Drug Olympics
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAdG-iTilWU

  • Guest producer Theresa delivers a show about all the myriad uses for jackhammers in selling everything from headache relief to cat litter. Plus, a spotter gets spotted, and Google’s ongoing decline appears to accelerate like an Olympic track star. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked a out in this week’s show:Tylenol https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AJFQ/tylenol-cold-flu-severe-jackhammerClaritinhttps://youtu.be/xxaz9VeE_2g?si=OgimBkTA7afaCE-q Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7gnu/dr-scholls-massaging-gel-jackhammer Arm and Hammer Cat Litterhttps://www.ispot.tv/ad/A07_/arm-and-hammer-slide-jackhammerPopcorn Chicken Shakehttps://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/kfc-popcorn-chicken-shake-jackhammer-a07b94632a02Maine Spirits - Cocktail shaker https://vimeo.com/346938385AFLAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIyLfORGXsGeico - Motorcycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyrl1mr_2fcAmex - dance routine; fun surprise!https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1229875151207729Bud Light xray vision - https://www.ispot.tv/events/2008-super-bowl-commercials/bud-light-x-ray-visionPapermate Profile (pen) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVFvJZwPmcM Gatoradehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPqZZbDsdFkPatch.com - “Google Pulls Widely-Criticized Ad That Features NJ Olympian”https://patch.com/new-jersey/asbury-park/s/iyav2/google-pulls-widely-criticized-ad-that-features-nj-olympian?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&user_email=99acd6566cb2e78197a4e8527e29fe544246d798fb9fa03ab5ee59882175eae6&user_email_md5=06a167999006cb611ed4dfa7aa74c8c0&lctg=4e593690e018bee76c49cea8 Google/Gemini - Dear Sydneyhttps://youtu.be/NgtHJKn0Mck?si=YQkX70CPl3CIehvC

  • After Andrew gets gaslit by the internet, he and Vieves pivot to looking at the weightiest commercials for insurance, mortgages and “spistachios.” Plus, is ice the investment opportunity that you’ve been looking for? And in a fight between a faulty GPS and an Ad Councilor, who will emerge victorious?

    Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:

    Better Help - Workout
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qJ0T/betterhelp-workout

    The General - Weightlifting ft Shaq
    https://youtu.be/PeLvedlGdWw?si=ZW1oT9ut8Ea03zX_

    Rocket Mortgage - Jason Momoa Super Bowl Commercial
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGWCzeAOenU

    Apple Music - Drake vs Bench Press
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86D7AGm5sHk

    Pyramid Credit Union - Weight Lifting
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwP9_PSJNWw

    Allstate - Olympic Weightlifting (ft. Shane Hamman)
    https://youtu.be/xAYAvLSwQGw?si=m_qzBozDxCLJ_frU

    Wonderful Pistachios - “Leotards” (Ft. Kendrick Farris)
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tqzd/wonderful-pistachios-leotards-featuring-kendrick-farris

    Geico - Flextacular
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHpRk4Vh0VY

    Got Milk - Fitness Center
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kEgReGenAw

    Long John Silvers Senate Hearing
    https://youtu.be/vZhx4j4kOYI?si=Z0d3AHhOrJHH45oI

    Lifesavers Commercial Featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo
    https://youtu.be/CdFahPLDNyE?si=U9On9GtPlyvE_rB9

    Twice the Ice
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNyiYeH6QSo&t=24s

    Geico - Cha Cha Slide
    https://youtu.be/65nvUYaocBw?si=-SuxrknMveBq-7kH

  • Andrew and Vieves put the ice in nice when they look at ads featuring everything from cubes to Cubes, and Vanillla to chocolate. Plus, Tinder’s “meet cute” campaign sparks more discussion this week thanks to an Ad Councilor’s skillful doctoring.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

    Twice the Ice
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNyiYeH6QSo&t=24s

    Bud Ice
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd0akIZ9igg

    Labatt Ice Beer (1993)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XZvUVCzT_c

    Ice Breakers (1999)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4RGbfzXJNk

    Bailey’s Ice (UK)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3uiM9dje_Q

    Capital Light (ft. Vanilla Ice)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jdTmecA0lw

    Jack In The Box - Ice Cube’s Munchie Meal
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6anh/jack-in-the-box-cubes-munchie-meal-studio-session-featuring-ice-cube

    Car Shield: “Morgue” (Ft. Ice-T)
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5bnL/carshield-morgue-featuring-ice-t

    Artic Air Ice Jet
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6HoX/arctic-air-ice-jet-ice-infused-cooling-system

    Ice Magic
    https://youtu.be/0rfL9d4MDJY?si=a8SpEM-6Ivog02GC

    Thin Ice Game
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzzm5l1sKwY

    Tinder - Rain
    https://youtu.be/lHV-S7_SeVk?si=SVppIl9sSu-UXQ4o

    Tinder - Rescue
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XTcEB_E44Y

    Tinder - Taxi
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFEGVcaYtJ8

  • While trying to determine if the truth is, in fact, out there, Andrew and Vieves are exposed to ads for everything ranging from food delivery apps to dating apps, but no matter what, they WON’T be talking about ads featuring Tom Brady. Plus, an Ad Councilor blows the whistle on a top-notch performance.

    Here are the link to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

    Uber Eats - Michael Cera - Pool Party
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58KH/uber-eats-michaels-pool-party-featuring-michael-cera

    Uber Eats - Helen Mirren - Golden Voice / Neighbor
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/581g/uber-eats-helens-golden-voice-featuring-helen-mirren

    Uber Ets - Michael Cera - Grilling Machine
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5e99/uber-eats-michael-cera-grilling-machine

    Instacart - Apartment Farm
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6sll/instacart-apartment-farm

    Carls Jr. - Bumper
    https://vimeo.com/941374375

    Tinder - One Night Stand
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1O2T/tinder-it-starts-with-a-swipe-one-night-stand

    Tinder - Breakfast
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5YoC/tinder-it-starts-with-a-swipe-breakfast-surprise

    Tinder - Rain
    https://youtu.be/lHV-S7_SeVk?si=SVppIl9sSu-UXQ4o

    ADT - One Second
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6iNj/adt-when-every-second-counts

    AT&T - High horse (Dentist)
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/64yk/at-and-t-wireless-high-horse-samsung-galaxy-z-flip6

    Taco Bell - Throughout That Journey
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6euA/taco-bell-cravings-value-menu-throughout-that-journey-featuring-lp-giobbi

    Progressive - Whistleblower
    https://youtu.be/bNaebhsUPYo?si=rbArTPLCBorebNdy

  • Andrew and Vieves look at ads set in the Prohibition Era, when the jazz was hot, the booze was illegal, and a soda company could use the long arm of the law to crush the competition. Plus, the Alabama Hammer isn’t so hammery (or Alabama-y), and Verizon once again gets roasted.

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in in this week’s show:

    Pop Corners - Speakeasy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6f2D/popcorners-sleep-easy-featuring-don-cheadle

    Michelob - 1st day of Prohibition
    https://youtu.be/Rdn9pY_Wm-Q?si=WI42VQa8vQK32rYJ

    Budweiser - End of Prohibition
    https://youtu.be/2j-9sM1MxyE?si=axGvrr0iVEyrn5CK

    Coca-Cola - Bust
    https://youtu.be/asjAQkajDMk?si=C0oi0hl0BtJeV15W

    Remus Bourbon - Bootleggers
    https://youtu.be/Qwuv4rwwHjY?si=8rqQVMUe6ius5nne

    Johnny Bootlegger - Legends
    https://youtu.be/7ug3tgelr-c?si=uAOoveuDbF9ktkId

    Johny Bootlegger - Date Night
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1Wnd/johny-bootlegger-date-night

    Mike Slocumb - Bill Shatner Local law firm
    https://youtu.be/YvbQFR3kRe8?si=VkXVGndmbV6AMHvk

    YouTuber Austin Archer - Moments in Marketing History
    https://youtu.be/OlMXpMYvJjo?si=nZkOJwGwMskALleM

    Verizon - Scrooge
    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2Rhw/verizon-tis-the-season-free-5g-phone-featuring-cecily-strong

  • After much fanfare, Andrew and Vieves unveil an assortment of ads sent by the Ad Councilors for local personal injury lawyers, most of whom are styling themselves as
    “The Hammer.” We’ll see you in court!

    Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:


    Jim the Hammer Shapiro
    https://youtu.be/Q5hn8bhEpMY?si=jJwsflHZQZViop7y

    Mike Slocumb, the Alabama Hammer - big bucks
    https://youtu.be/5H1jxzmdWwo?si=H5q_wYA0hQ-XSUTO

    Mike Slocumb - billboards
    https://youtu.be/d3yuyKVZOgg?si=55SDh7JPaAeWCwHl

    JIm Adler, the Texas Hammer - unstoppable
    https://youtu.be/54T1sSI5bSw


    Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer - Money Truck
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AUVJ0LLvFlk


    Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer - En Espanol
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HAXLHN0JOj8


    Bill Adler - Crusher
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=97c7SpirfPw


    Crusher - Jim’s version
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n3GjCyclQ_M


    Ben Abbott, “Hello Ben!”
    https://youtu.be/kylnVXtPe4E?si=LRZvjhMorLmVqL08

    Phoong Long Corp - TV lawyers
    https://youtu.be/2MVwzYSPuJQ?si=DRgkTWbqz7QcZtUT

    George Sink Injury Lawyers - Injury Island
    https://youtu.be/NnzC98ZCn8E?si=M35cm-Zv5CvtOJAE

    Cellino and Barnes
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qhb9_LF7vI&t=10s

    The Cochran Firm
    https://youtu.be/c-ZWKlNu3-w?si=ofY5z6i2ryzxd0C9