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#427 The Price Is Fight Jan 10, 2024

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Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that take the battle for market share literally with ads that throw down over everything from cookies to office conduct. Plus, an Ad Councilor updates a jingle for the modern era, and it slaps! Here are links to the ads that we talked about in this week’s show: Aspercreme - Brawl https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bTwc/aspercreme-arthritis-pain-reliever-brawl Molson - I am Canadian https://youtu.be/T5KufaaOPwI?si=IdYFoxXZnyJOPTO9 Molson - sequel https://youtu.be/ZVmgAcaPE8o?si=4sKuE-oVDiW1LNcI Oreo - Whisper fight https://youtu.be/ueqbTJhmXH4?si=IsmMCRTgrnfhxv_u At Cause Law Office - Chaotic office https://youtu.be/59XxJ6elYpg?si=1YvNH_03tX2T1ujz The Fighting Okra - Dining hall https://youtu.be/aR5HAWX5IdA?si=-HMPp98oVuC1j2tW The Fighting Okra - Swimming pool https://youtu.be/pS589zKAlnY?si=hTi9NcODOF9rjXS4 SportsCenter - The Fighting Okra https://youtu.be/z-cUn-yhnow?si=KqEHT-dAcxCVdrUG Mentos - Spider https://youtu.be/Lc9_H7mZxCI?si=qs9uy0M6EszePTeC Bud Light - Pillow Fight https://youtu.be/Ju88tEm4SOI?si=_yJngoBspu4wmsBq Nokia Lumia Windows Phone https://youtu.be/0-U4Yr9UNBo?si=JZeMpG_ssDC9PXYl Ruffles “Eskimo” (Inuit?) Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KriSjhnox7o Armour Hot Dogs - Kids Love Hot Dogs https://youtu.be/3fQwJdXFQlU?si=4Fn99JupH3Gn9ir4 Worst Guitarist Ever, Henry Kaiser https://youtu.be/2PpAG8gTURw?si=AmG5kWeb5pKwDHCn

#426 Vendor’s Game Jan 03, 2024

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Andrew and Vieves look at ads that ask the humble hotdog vendor to sell everything BUT hotdogs. Plus, a mattress company commercial gives up halfway through, and a quadruped takes to the skies. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Investco: Agent of Innovation: Hot Dog Vendor https://youtu.be/wZBiKiDtsAk?si=UeD5G9B_EPSuVZZT Bank of America Extras: Hot Dog Vendor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/opXM/bank-of-america-extras-hot-dog-vendor CLEAR INTERNET - Hot Dogs https://youtu.be/zZqPySAmxRc?si=do03ZhtxAkeiU14E Progressive: Concessions (ft. Ken Griffey Jr) https://youtu.be/AIXihITGmKI?si=lKBeXzG5j9LHRaYL Community Against Preventable Injuries - Hot Dog Vendor https://youtu.be/IoVqIF0MHn8?si=FRm9mxlOh8DC_OxB TireRack.com - Hot Dog Cart vs. Mountain Road https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AWNf/tirerack-com-hot-dog-cart-vs-mountain-road Subaru - Hot Dog Stand (“National Make A Dog's Day) (2019) https://youtu.be/UzSLkJSLw2Y?si=9gyKXKGDXK2zo2RY French’s - “Capitalist Hot Dog Children” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heifoPQl7QU Coney Island Hot Dot Steamer (ft. Shirley Jones) https://youtu.be/mEO0uYnBOfg?si=Ao75gMMBEBKGsGEj&t=8 MLB Shop: Bring The Game Home https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2gMc/mlb-shop-bring-the-game-home Armour Hot Dogs - Kids Love Hot Dogs https://youtu.be/3fQwJdXFQlU?si=4Fn99JupH3Gn9ir4 Chevy: Baseball, Hotdogs, Apple Pie & Chevrolet (1975) https://youtu.be/yYXfdnhh2Mo?si=YXRm1YrFysFJewFC Mattress Firm: Look Both Ways Again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEbVf3K88DI Virgin Media: Goat Glider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRsFM6uiGEo

#425 Year Pressure Dec 27, 2023

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Notorious grade-grubber Vieves is put to the literal test by Andrew’s look back at some of ATM’s most dissected ads of 2023. Plus, a fruit basket company is coming for Folgers’ most infamous crown, and one Aussie cements his iconic status. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Scott-E-vest https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IPF0/scottevest-its-not-rocket-science-its-pocket-science Progressive Dr. Rick: Garbage Bins / Hedges Commercial https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2aSw/progressive-dr-rick-trash-cans Sky Rover Voice Command Helicopter https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7cA/sky-rover-voice-command-helicopter-cartoon-network-low-down Hotels.com - Sleep https://www.ispot.tv/ad/12bk/hotels-com-sleep-featuring-ike-barinholtz-sam-richardson Pedigree "Little Champions" Dog Food Commercial (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwxKspjLciU K-Mart - Ship my pants https://youtu.be/2xwUuSM06xQ Happy Dance CBD infused skincare https://youtu.be/bDm_dAyDauc Motor Map International https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfcX9JhxD3k Spectrum TV - Gaming Vampire https://www.shootonline.com/video/o-positives-david-shane-directs-slice-vampire-life-spectrum-something-different Jim Beam- Be Kid Rock’s bartender https://youtu.be/rGPjZ-KBxOs Canon Rebel X "Change" Commercial (ft. Andre Agassi) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1OlpI11bvQ Go Daddy - Jean Claude Van Damme https://youtu.be/SLemafuL39w The Incest in That Edible Arrangements Ad Could Be Worse https://www.themarysue.com/the-incest-in-that-edible-arrangements-ad-could-be-worse/ Edible.com - Family History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1rWequnXps Paul Hogan for Australian Tourism https://youtu.be/95OovSKEtfs?si=TPIFwE25BfiXLreB

#424 Say It Like You Meme It Dec 20, 2023

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Vieves is back with her trademark blend of a high concept paired with a total lack of facility with internet culture, as she and Andrew break down commercials inspired by the socials. Plus, Andrew pieces together a confusing sportsbook ad, and Arnold Schwarzenegger looms large over Muscle Beach. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: AirBnB - Cannonball https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Igr/airbnb-cannonball-lakefront-song-by-the-friends-of-distinction Anchorman https://youtu.be/3l3sJHA1lTU?si=07VWCDDve7AptfZK Tide Fabric Rinse - Cleaning tips https://youtu.be/siIzEM2OP84?si=kGPXKxtC_LQKWljE Heinz - Sushi Tasting https://youtu.be/NSwNT3yXOcU?si=25mjwMxs_nyv0Q4Y Taco Bell - Chalupa TikTok Dad https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Zvf0/taco-bell-triplelupa-tiktok-dad-trend-song-by-k-camp NFL - TikToks https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tRpp/tiktok-highlight-catches-song-by-grover-washington-jr Pizza Hut - TikToks https://www.ispot.tv/ad/b2ZL/pizza-hut-big-dinner-box-tiktok-compilation Google/Android - American Gothic selfies https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5upI/google-selfie-possibilities-american-gothic-song-by-elaine-stritch Google/Android - Old Selfie is History https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5zR8/google-the-old-selfie-is-history-song-by-mura-masa World of Warcraft - Chuck Norris https://youtu.be/WGisxNm6ybQ?si=klpsEe9_dUYiHuzn ESPN Sports Betting App: You Had To Be There https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7ICigCa0kQ ESPN Sports Betting App - As long as everyone had fun https://youtu.be/9nqXDbGgqgk MCI - Ed O’Neil https://youtu.be/0xe5OIYXDGI?si=7mxpeMvNllUs9kGI

#423 Trees Company Dec 13, 2023

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A tight schedule and a Christmas tree shopping trip combine to inspire a show about ads with talking trees, of which there are a surprising amount. Plus, a Detroit-area classic brings up happy memories for Andrew and Vieves. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Stubhub: Marriage Counseling https://youtu.be/MD2CZaF02lk?si=qC67-H266xGnFhK7 Stubhub: Screaming https://www.adforum.com/creative-work/ad/player/34481236/screaming-tree/stubhub Geico: Falling Trees Do Make A Sound https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7210/geico-did-you-know-a-tree-does-make-a-sound Geico: Falling Branch https://youtu.be/tlSxG_wChu0?feature=shared Sunkist Fun Fruits (Compilation) https://youtu.be/DkN0fL3VkF8?si=9gl7c7mCq6QerpEh Royal Horticultural Society - We Speak Plant https://youtu.be/TrbX3oSxHCw?feature=shared Adbusters: Tree Farms Are Not Forests https://youtu.be/49mUeTWGWBE?feature=shared Mic Mac Mall (Nova Scotia) (1984) https://youtu.be/BIpIoeO8vwo?si=wJ6IIE4D1KO3MshJ Dittrich Furs Horse Commercial https://youtu.be/g3XTP2XJEwU?si=kyJSVIpYUGSVToJd Devereux Wigs https://vimeo.com/261624073

#422 All Things Being Sequel Dec 06, 2023

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Advertisers can rarely say no to an actor willing to reprise an iconic movie role, whether they’re shilling for Black Friday discounts or tracking a pizza delivery. Plus, an Ad Councilor tips Andrew off to his new favorite ad campaign for *checks notes* TV channels. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Walmart - Mean Girls Black Friday https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5jIZ/walmart-tv-black-friday-deals-spot-jingle-bell-rockin-feat-linday-lohan-amanda-seyfried Honda CR-V - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7YC7/honda-cr-v-ferris-buellers-day-off Dominoes - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off w/ Joe Keery & Alan Ruck https://youtu.be/z4xmmwiyXJQ?si=QLfm5POirziudgBv Rakuten - Clueless https://www.ispot.tv/ad/24lm/rakuten-super-bowl- 2023-pre-release-not-so-clueless-feat-alicia-silverstone-elisa-donovan-song-by-su Google Assistant - Home Alone https://youtu.be/-lfHXKbsMLE?si=hgvBiefx9T4KybIZ KFC- Rudy w/ Sean Astin https://youtu.be/fz_dHteB7P4?si=L6SkTto754q_pPLu DiGiorno Pizza - Psycho https://youtu.be/ye0V3v9yjLI?si=DmM0zuIzhRCplXMv 1-800-collect - The Birds https://youtu.be/Cj-XGbGI7GU?si=Ehg66gRpVF7xoTUq Saw X- Nicole Kidman AMC ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hewhq7KEuW8 Direct Line Insurance - Winston Wolf (Pulp Fiction) https://youtu.be/jQirllj_0QA?si=hjbofidh8qgYqmtu Direct Line Insurance - Winston Wolf: Roger (Pulp Fiction) https://youtu.be/kWoKkTRH8Vg?si=PInsNN-bccoosHLa NY Post - Robert De Niro to reportedly revive ‘Taxi Driver’ role in Uber campaign https://nypost.com/2023/09/20/robert-de-niro-to-revive-taxi-driver-role-in-new-uber-ad/ Meet Pluto TV's Human Programmers: True Crime Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QafrDihcAf8 Meet Pluto TV's Human Programmers: Sci-Fi Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKjLXyu3Imo Meet Pluto TV's Human Programmers: Rom Com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asz3s8QdZDo

#421 Go With the Flo Nov 29, 2023

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Christmas comes early for Andrew and Vieves when the New York Times’ Caity Weaver profiles living legend Stephanie Courtney a.k.a. “Flo from Progressive.” Plus, long distance calling in the 90s was absolutely demented, and a Philly lotto campaign is so nice they made it twice. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about in this week’s show: NYT: Everybody Knows Flo from Progressive. Who is Stephanie Courtney? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/25/magazine/progressive-insurance-flo-stephanie-courtney.html#commentsContainer NYT: I Went on a Package Trip for Millennials Who Travel Alone. Help Me. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/magazine/women-friendships-travel-morocco.html Progressive - Superstore #1 (2008) https://youtu.be/J4MYhWFUB0E?si=f3TZTyniglB_MMM2 Bud Light: “Paper or Plastic?” (Super Bowl Commercial 1999) https://youtu.be/KDZB6W71-f4?si=XwbVzSxBFx2qlUX_ Progressive - It’s for Everyone! https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5TUe/progressive-its-for-everyone Progressive - Compulsive Shopping https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Z0m/progressive-janice-compulsive-shopping AT&T True Reach Savings Commercial: Limo Driver (1995ish) https://youtu.be/H40RpvaeZ3E?si=6IE9_EkJbdIzcXg3 PA Lotto Holiday Commercial: Side-by-Side remake https://youtu.be/44fBRRwHn3Y?si=Gg03FO-juAlgdc30

#420 Crying in Publix Nov 22, 2023

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Andrew and Vieves get into the Thanksgiving spirit with a look at ads for Turkey Days gone awry. Plus, how sad does a grocery store’s marketing have to be before you’ll shop there? And a fast food restaurant evidently snuck one past the goalie. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Stove Top: Pilgrim-isms - Scurvy https://youtu.be/d_ZbN8jAN70?si=ef6AW6O9I4wObvVd Stove Top: Pilgrim-isms - Grace https://youtu.be/jefyEQaFwGw?si=K2sjvutcA11Yh6Tz Oscar Meyer - Anyday Thanksgiving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey-4VHJghas Macy’s Parade / NYC Tourism Commercial (ft. Billy Crystal & Robert DeNiro) https://youtu.be/H2VIv9SpgpA?si=zNSjUS9j-_mxpRb2 VIZIO - Thanksgiving Gone To The Dogs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhrtof6Zamk Meijer - Cheering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYgOOAuQ2iA AT&T: It’s Not Complicated: Pet Turkey https://youtu.be/a6GTrgBivH0?si=DYb7cQe_HQ7NoBWo P.C. Richard & Son https://youtu.be/dhNJ3YDb6hA?si=FHKP6OkZfvWanUcD Publix: A Recipe For What Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kAssyB09Bg&t=60s Publix: Celebrating Life’s Special Moments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE428ovk0Uk Publix: Keep Giving Thanks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH_7Cx0hSPY Hardee’s: “Holes” https://youtu.be/XTPl9f-yqp0?feature=shared

#419 Guest Stars Nov 15, 2023

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When a genius like Christopher Guest assembles a troupe of talented comedic actors and improvisers, it’s only a matter of time until commercial casting directors cash in. From credit cards to cable competitors, the stars of the Guestiverse have sold it all. Plus, Andrew waxes rhapsodic about Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and people are getting weird about siblings. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: SportsCenter - David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean - 1995) https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2nh0q0 Discover - Cashback Debit - Jennifer Coolidge https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5BTP/discover-cashback-debit-introducing-discover-cashback-debit-featuring-jennifer-coolidge Nissan - Eugene Levy & Catherine Ohara (Super Bowl 2022) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qvvl/nissan-super-bowl-2022-pre-release-presenting-thrill-driver-feat-eugene-levy-brie-larson-t1 Chase Freedom - “Kevin” https://youtu.be/YCYSa1-E1do?si=wrcRonxvDU9RX4zL Sierra Mist - Michael McKean, Fred Willard https://youtu.be/gNt4yeMBP1g?si=Ht6ztLbXuaMh8_yI DirectTV - John Michael Higgins and Don Lake (and Ed Begley Jr) https://youtu.be/uhJqnyEPp2Q?si=yOMEwq4CDJ08dZ5g DirectTV - John Michael Higgins (and Mark Evan Jackson) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AAQ7/directv-cable-boxes-featuring-john-michael-higgins Direct TV - John Michael Higgins https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AYLd/directv-cable-corp-merges-with-cableworld-feat-jeffrey-tambor DirectTV - Fred Willard, Jennifer Coolidge, John Michael Higgins https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7Yc/directv-innovative-featuring-jeffrey-tambor-jennifer-coolidge Pepsi - Parker Posey and Jimmy Fallon https://youtu.be/W8Sa3YK-qg0?si=OBUsAcaPDPbiEtl6 PetSmart - Jane Lynch https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7cbg/petsmart-dont-mess-with-this-lady-feat-jane-lynch NFL - Jane Lynch https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IIbw/nfl-may-the-best-celebration-win-featuring-jane-lynch Fanta - Disney https://youtu.be/NkYgHxA1ee0?si=pVcTUqomh7b9CZNt The Complicated History of Who Framed Roger Rabbit https://youtu.be/sJ1cf00rq1w?si=1UvNFTzuUIif3J-X&t=2276 Bob’s Discount Furniture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r96iKdvMhJ8

#418 Souper Tuesday Nov 08, 2023

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Andrew unveils another classic quiz for Vieves that pits soup against soap. Plus, a 90s product splits the difference on sexism, and an ATM all-star calls in a jingle that makes Andrew queasy. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Campbells Soup https://youtu.be/CBc9aRfBz_k?si=OWu6EUclBY5IMKeD Campbells Soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czWWlB-D7ds Campbells Soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfmaqetauMc Coast soap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn9AOC_I2sI Campbells Soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb2mprrfBsQ Ivory Soap https://youtu.be/Vm0hCwkfgWk?si=Yb-PVbvw7NiqGszU Gain detergent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Oy0U/gain-dish-soap-seriously-good Ivory soap https://youtu.be/-28AmP7dmNs?si=rXe9J0WGoy_Z3t6M Campbells soup https://youtu.be/vBP97kFm7X4?si=GLRqdfTWvXHO7VLj Life Buoy Soap https://youtu.be/K4S04Ca6y9c?si=xveueXyyxFLvF_Mi Puncture seal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8NHCTsIyFE Litter Critters (SNL) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9gTPlvspQs

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