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#547 A Moving Experience May 05, 2026

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A collection of commercials about moving day turns out to contain a surprising amount of pathos for ads about coffee and internet service. Plus, Subaru walks the knife edge between safety consciousness and fear-mongering with mixed results. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Xfinity - “Moving Day” (2020) (ft. Amy Pohler) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tIG4/xfinity-moving-day-featuring-amy-poehler Carlsberg - “Moving In” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGpWcRoOJpc KFC Canada - “Moving Day” https://adage.com/video/kfc-canada-moving-day/ Realtor.com - “Moving Day & the Not-Yous” (ft Elizabeth Banks) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/w_gI/realtor-com-not-yous-move-in-day-featuring-elizabeth-banks Public Storage - “Moving In With Mom & Dad” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCtpM1hrcTs Polaroid - “Moving Day” (1973) https://youtu.be/eYzZtlBG1wI?si=O4TtoCpFD-HvIpid Folgers - “Move In” https://youtu.be/lPe0n-8hgrc?si=iEEEe5E2Va3Mo8cc Folger’s - “Moving In” https://youtu.be/P9ihN5041bE?si=qnsSZpkTd0zKkc5H Subaru - “Moving Out” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjzzstfviBM Regence - “Moving Day” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f_S5/regence-moving-day Mother’s Recipe - “Moving Day” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bVIo/mothers-recipe-moving-day Affinity Plus - “Moving In” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpe9zBUDAsw Mucinex - “Moving In Day” https://youtu.be/nvP5iXTmZ58?si=Mg9EsVbuMY5zQ5Li Spotify - “Moving” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A5xH/spotify-moving-song-by-flo-rida Subaru - “The Things We Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbQ4m8CUo-w

#546 Existential Tread Apr 29, 2026

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As metaphors go, the going-nowhere-fast quality of a treadmill would seem like a bleak option for marketers, so Andrew and Vieves were surprised by the wit and range of treadmills in ads for everything from car tires to contact lenses. Plus, a jingle opens up new dimensions of cream cheese. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Adidas: “You Got This: Treadmill” (ft Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TPYU/adidas-you-got-this-treadmill T-Mobile Home Internet: “Treadmill” (Featuring Zach Braff, Donald Faison) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g5IF/t-mobile-home-internet-treadmill-30-per-month-featuring-zach-braff-donald-faison GEICO TV Spot: “MTV VMAs - Treadmill” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ArHb/geico-mtv-treadmill-song-by-daya Morgan & Morgan Law: “Two Treadmills” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bAiJ/morgan-and-morgan-law-firm-free-treadmill Fios On Demand: “100% or Nothing: Treadmill” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gCoI/fios-on-demand-100-or-nothing-treadmill-starting-at-20-per-month Priceline: “Treadmill Bundling” (Ft. Kaley Cuoco) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wJtT/priceline-com-treadmill-featuring-kaley-cuoco OfferUp: “Life Outside the Box: “Treadmill” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/THkS/offerup-life-outside-the-box-treadmill Bridgestone: “Treadmill” (ft Terrance Knighton) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7MMk/bridgestone-treadmill-featuring-terrance-knighton America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses: “Treadmill” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/quEQ/americas-best-contacts-and-eyeglasses-treadmill Walt Disney Records: “DIsney Hits: Treadmill” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5XhU/walt-disney-records-disney-hits-treadmill-song-by-aulii-cavalho Philadelphia Cream Cheese - Phillyboy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-foLP_UABpc

#545 Dream Scenarios Apr 22, 2026

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A long overdue exploration of dreams as depicted in commercials has Vieves and Andrew looking at ads for everything from flooring to fried chicken. Plus, Andy’s Corner is back with a campaign that won Andrew over despite a poor start. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Inspire Medical Systems - Tea party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B0hm/inspire-medical-systems-daniels-tea-party-dream Inspire Medical Systems - Workout https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Bjcz/inspire-medical-systems-kettlebell-workout Adidas - Hello Tomorrow by Spike Jones https://youtu.be/gZSMofW4G58?si=ganDLlpWI4T26VT5 Doritos - Finger-lickers https://youtu.be/Dn4SkyopuaM?si=b-8302szeJhblaGe Floor & Decor - Nightmare https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gy_n/floor-and-decor-nightmare Homeserve - Nightmare https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f4Kf/homeserve-usa-nightmare Tena - Sweet dreams https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fBLl/tena-sensitive-care-overnight-pads-nightmare Jackpocket - Work nightmare https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bIio/jackpocket-nightmare KFC - Jim Gaffigan as the Colonel https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Aq9w/kfc-nashville-hot-chicken-nightmare-featuring-jim-gaffigan South West Plumbing: “Hey Bill: Pregnancy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rqPGWmXsug South West Plumbing: “Hey Bill: Job Interview” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6FZsk0T-jE South West Plumbing: “Hey Bill: School Interview” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP5-UR6K24k South West Plumbing: “Hey Bill: Art Gallery” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKdumC6W9eE

#544 Heavenly Features Apr 15, 2026

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If heaven really is a place on earth, it must be a place where they sell everything from milk to mouse poison, if the ads that Vieves and Andrew discuss are any indication. Plus, a Canadian PSA pays off unexpectedly, and a comedy favorite was taking on daddy-daughter tropes before it was cool. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Got Milk?: “Heaven Or Hell?” https://youtu.be/eph6_fz49rc?si=SDjaX1OrNUcgjFYB Snickers: “Waiting In Line For Heaven” https://youtu.be/6dIiNp2stZM?si=8sAEzcOYgUGcPlvZ Philadelphia Cream Cheese: “Angels In Heaven” https://youtu.be/39IZYTC_pvE?si=YRWYrMX6-nB7sVg4 D-CON: “Pearly Gates” https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/d-con-pearly-gates-f6c4bb1046a3 Miller Lite: “Beer Heaven” https://youtu.be/WhOFTXzOXvU?si=Al-fllxErJJ-QO7G Las Vegas: “What Happens In Vegas: Pearly Gates” https://youtu.be/X6KsEmQqZmg?si=-_F2Anyc-cYQP6RF Life Line Screening: “Pearly Gates” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZMkC/life-line-screening-pearly-gates Big East Sports: “Pearly Gates” https://youtu.be/miK6hi4RgH8?si=v6lHw5IKTj1XQVaU Concerned Children's Advertisers: “House Hippos” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TijcoS8qHIE USAA - Williams family https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AcL8/usaa-the-williams-family?fbclid=IwY2xjawRLudhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeGBCnagXDORRptI3_4fEIkyNe6k3LST8rkhDSgNYy5zwv4mySMjk0kEQ33xI_aem_VGiHidbu1CDe9cosrymktQ Mr. Show - Mustardayonaise https://youtu.be/mRntutn8udw?si=Lfs6V-XDcgzJUUOq&t=109

#543 Postal Elites Apr 08, 2026

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A collection of commercial odds and ends results in a grab-bag’s worth of ads that have Andrew and Vieves waxing philosophical about hacky daddy-daughter tropes and the role stealth bombers play in snack time. Plus, Andrew tests Genevieve’s ability to recognize the new celebrity voice of a national sandwich concern. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Subway: Who’s Ready For A Deal? https://www.ispot.tv/ad/glRN/subway-sub-club-members-whos-ready-for-a-deal Subway: New Bread https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gf3E/subway-new-bread Subway: Meal Of The Day https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gTAQ/subway-meal-of-the-day-for-699 Subway: New Turkey, More Meat https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g1cq/subway-new-turkey-more-meat New York Life: Every Dream Should Be Possible https://www.ispot.tv/ad/go_6/new-york-life-every-dream-deserves-to-feel-possible Ladder: Dumpster Fire https://youtu.be/W7-igCGQIAE?si=Skgp6EXnliz2bII2 Ladder: Legos https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gd4E/ladder-legos Steven Singer - I hate Steven Singer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7u3IPN_7_0 AFN Commercials https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6EDF0A2EC235A072&si=49B-keWlmLbq3CVf Hungry Jack Biscuits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4lNRjKMi8w

#542 The Medium Is The Message Apr 01, 2026

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A spooky (and sticky) sleepover game inspires a show about the occult arts as a means to sell everything from sneakers to stock picks. Plus, a denim ad turns out to be a window into classic cinema. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Brawny - Sleepover https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TFMJ/brawny-sprinkler BJs Wholesale Club - Seance https://youtu.be/mOWQhj5YH70?si=4busvAVBG_qNMj5V American Home Sheild warranty - Medium https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gpE0/american-home-shield-tune-teller-featuring-rachel-dratch TD Ameritrade - Psychic https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7uSc/td-ameritrade-you-got-this-fortune-teller Capital One - Fortune Teller https://www.ispot.tv/ad/boqx/capital-one-quicksilver-tune-teller-ft-charles-barkley-samuel-l-jackson-spike-lee Jordan M10s - It’s Melo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7fW6/jordan-m10-tune-teller Budweiser - Past Lives https://youtu.be/mkkzQjSQU1g?si=s49M4M6_lyxwYfGH Levis - Travis https://youtu.be/EzQkenNMjXg?si=yTv7_DbmfGvFJxRI

#541 Council Culture Mar 24, 2026

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Before the Ad Council can have their say with an influx of ads for sleazy attorneys, frangible timepieces and DIY beer kegs, Vieves insists on a takeover with the ads she can’t get enough of. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Chewy - Monkey https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6_XL/chewy-monkey-save-35 DSW - Let us surprise you https://youtu.be/IpAkvRWX4N0?si=8Jzzvsnnm1enCM0u Kenzo World fragrance https://youtu.be/NoMqvniiEkk?si=GC5eQ9r42cTNyNZQ Wrangler - Jeans on https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ffGo/wrangler-jeans-on-song-by-david-dundas Allied Injury Group https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TU7Y/allied-injury-group-accident-that-wasnt-your-fault-your-favorite-lawyer?msockid=be1e1f98106c11f1ac002ec285715a48 Timex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkP8kOxMgGE Iron City Beer Pumper https://youtu.be/_3MF4_gK1wY?si=Y1rgrS1QsQTyTNy3 Long John Silvers - Michael Winslow https://youtu.be/hLzcVnDUDHk

#540 What Does The FOX Say? Mar 18, 2026

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Andrew’s latest obsession -- watching the World Baseball Classic -- has him uncharacteristically immersed in the FOX-Newsiverse, and he’s seeing a lot of mind-blowing ads as a result. Listen to this one if you want to stay prayed up! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: 4Patriots Blackout Buddy - Refrigeterator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqkSLgyRBB4 Kayak - Big Trip, Small Screen https://youtu.be/9HP3JCiqz_s?si=OMicx7WLkZfz6EIW Top Golf - Say Goodbye To Gutter Balls https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BABY/topgolf-ditch-stinky-feet-half-off-golf ZocDoc - Auctioneers https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gko4/zocdoc-the-auctioneers Affordable Dentures and Implants - Chips https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g7ah/affordable-dentures-and-implants-bite Affordable Dentures and Implants - Karaoke https://www.ispot.tv/ad/goIH/affordable-dentures-and-implants-karaoke Carshield - Bright New Talent - Ric Flair https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OqZI/carshield-bright-new-talent Carshield - Carshield Boyz https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2JCO/carshield-carsheild-boyz-featuring-ric-flair-pat-maroon-ryan-oreilly Hallow Prayer App - Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt, and Jonathan Roumie https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gOex/hallow-stay-prayed-up-ft-mark-wahlberg-chris-pratt-jonathan-roumie Carnival Cruise Lines - Nick Offerman Finds His Fun Again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heXZ8TmMgjg Carnival Cruise Lines - Sunlight / Find Your Fun Again https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BF2l/carnival-boys-40-off

#539 Animal Yakkers Mar 11, 2026

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Andrew and Vieves consider the talking animals pressed into service as spokescritters, from a humiliated gopher to a truly upsetting zebra. Plus, an Ad Coucil submission offers a spicy take, and caffeine is a powerful drug. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Rover - To My Hooman https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T8P2/rover-com-to-my-hooman-feel-ther-hart Jeep Cherokee Hybrid - Billy Bass https://youtu.be/FimJ6_kTiCk?si=4ST9epZqR1ATZA9M Jeep Cherokee - Wild Reviews https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BcuQ/2026-jeep-cherokee-real-reviews-from-the-wild-t1 Hannah Davis - Horse’s mouth https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7ieg/directv-hannah-davis-and-her-horse AAA - Coverage Confidence https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1yaR/aaa-talking-animal-coverage-confidence Zebra app - Zillions of other things https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6evs/the-zebra-zillions-of-other-things Pier 1 - Talking Frog https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7ZOP/pier-1-imports-talking-frog Visa Platinum - Talking dolphin https://youtu.be/hBhMycHLsIo?si=AZKafIksDXtYZREr Avista Language School - Fish https://youtu.be/FOAjFnBxADg?si=QqJmLXsRtAUschZ9 Morgan & Morgan - Ex officiant https://youtu.be/A3Hz2KDbc-o?si=DLoz7MWoX2leYS3b Folgers Decaffeinated https://youtu.be/hZ4XPlOC85w?si=JRweK43-Ge6r4fkS

#538 Casting Impressions Mar 04, 2026

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Friend of the show Justin Morissette joins Andrew and Vieves with an update on his burgeoning acting career, pulling back the curtain on the sometimes thankless, but often hilarious world of commercial acting auditions. Plus, we all learn what a “tickle trunk” is, for better or for worse. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Domino's Pizza "Christmas Choir" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQRDTAKP3aw Lactaid - Musical Brunch (ft. Justin Morissette!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4Fz8-zLTlg T-Mobile - "Magenta Status" (2024 Super Bowl Commercial) https://youtu.be/jwZ6iZkbxjI?si=bMgfarbFfBAUlWnP CreditCards.com - “Credit Card Auditions” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/704f/creditcards-com-card-auditions The Good Feet Store: “Audition Tape” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Doi/the-good-feet-store-audition-tape-free-fitting Geico: Dick Vitale’s Audition https://www.ispot.tv/ad/th5M/geico-geico-claims-audition-dick-vitale Cadbury Bunny Tryouts https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T2nF/cadbury-bunny-auditions

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