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#517 Cranks A Million Oct 07, 2025

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This cranky-meter goes to eleven! Andrew and Vieves dig into ads that have Andrew going full Rooney, as well as ads that are "bringing the nose up on the negativity train." Plus, a vintage jingle has to be heard to be believed, and Abraham Lincoln gets the CLEP. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Verizon - “Old TV” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Br7h/verizon-old-tv T-Mobile - Jeff Bridges and Zoe Saldana (Version 1) https://adage.com/video/t-mobile-jeff-bridges-zoe-saldana-explain-how-to-get-the-new-iphone-17-on-us-30s/ T-Mobile - Jeff Bridges and Zoe Saldana (Version 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbcVI_uyCSU Progressive - “Vacation” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Bnni/progressive-vacation Progressive - Dr. Rick (Grocery Store, Coffeeshop, Restaurant) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ByM0/progressive-dr-rick-young-homeowners Capitol One - “The Capitol One Guy Sighting” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f76g/capital-one-cafe-spotting Geico - “Crossword” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ByFV/geico-auto-insurance-crossword CLEP (College Level Examination Program) PSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F02IMkpsAA Progressive - Bad Listener https://youtu.be/1XvYkDq-3o0?si=mkUxpwGZz9aQCPbs Wawa 50th Anniversary Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bar0bnGtnM0

#516 What About Job? Oct 01, 2025

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From flop sweat to faux pas, job interviews offer a wealth of scenarios to sell everything from deodorant to diet soda. Plus, a law firm gets creative with their marketing, and it’s JINGLE TIIIIIIIME! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Pepsi Max - Job Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVCYmO1agUM Schick Xtreme 3 - Job Interview https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7F3E/schick-xtreme-3-interview A&W Rootbeer - Dumb Ass https://youtu.be/tMe3WDmxBEI?si=c4OOvCkhGiVH6jU3 Bud Light - Lazy Job Interview https://youtu.be/-BesTv5qQsk?si=3yB6lA1O_2BlrS8- Austin Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric https://youtu.be/40q2HRVz4Zw?si=VluE2zSlsoD7WHZT Old Spice - Five Year Plan - Job Interview https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ADjH/old-spice-smell-em-five-year-plan Commodore 64 Commercial - Job Interview (November 20, 1983) https://youtu.be/Yhof9VyrFuA?si=m5bnuBKmrAbC5cLx Pardons Direct - Job Interview https://youtu.be/n_ynlcjdqj0?si=YZccPNaNLhke-Vq2 Tide Stick - Talking Stain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocurs9KLC0Q Haverty’s - Job Interview https://youtu.be/fK3tPcfZ3aY?si=e4u6zSLBfw5RLCC9 Morgan & Morgan - Bouncer https://youtu.be/iDM5Hcd1lhU?si=pIFkEGUEBI0ST5sd Honeycomb - A Big Bing Bite https://youtu.be/N75uiGlvIbI?si=F29lBu4W0Zq0m6jC

#515 Girls Gone Mild Sep 24, 2025

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Andrew and Vieves look at commercials featuring yesterday’s party girls in their mom era, as well as a delightful campaign of awkward conversations. Plus, what qualifies as torture by marketing? And is Elaine Benes really bound for eternal damnation? Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Verizon TV - Lindsay Lohan https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BwX9/verizon-things-are-different-featuring-lindsay-lohan Hampton by Hilton - Paris Hilton https://youtu.be/VxnbQYJ3STY?si=D53_Jom-FvhOGbHi Walmart - Paris Hilton https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6zSQ/walmart-the-mother-of-all-savings-memberships-featuring-paris-hilton-tia-mowry Chicken of the Sea - Jessica Simpson https://youtu.be/1CRAoumL61c?si=qnvBZjICWyNg-pvD Nintendo Switch - Christina Aguilera https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qmp9/nintendo-christina-aguilera-and-her-family-make-memories Navy Federal - Wedding https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BZUv/navy-federal-credit-union-wedding Navy Federal - The Talk https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B1H1/navy-federal-credit-union-the-talk Navy Federal - Family History https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B1Hz/navy-federal-credit-union-family-history M&Ms: Eating Your Own Kind (ft. Patrick Warburton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NofJZ3KSTGw

#514 Famous Laugh Words Sep 10, 2025

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Vieves brings a surprisingly low-concept idea to the table as she and Andrew look at commercials featuring celebrities giving comedic performances to sell everything from streaming TV to snack foods. Plus, an Ad Councilor is weirded out. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Direct TV - Kumail Nanjiani and Rob McElhenney https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BqXb/directv-like-youve-never-seen-it-game-day-fit-featuring-kumail-nanjiani-rob-mcelhenney State Farm - Trainer vs Trainor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Bf51/state-farm-trainor-featuring-patrick-mahomes-and-meghan-trainor Xfinity - Owen Wilson & Vince Vaugn https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BBo5/xfinity-imagine-that-sports-are-better-with-xfinity-featuring-vince-vaughn-owen-wilson FOX NFL - Tom Brady https://youtu.be/KffXrGVAU0w?si=tbFxKQzAAcyI_8nV Sapphire Reserve - Ben Stiller Family https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BISw/chase-sapphire-reserve-family-featuring-ben-stiller Sapphire Reserve - Ben Stiller Franklin https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T44O/chase-sapphire-reserve-franklin-by-ben-stiller AT&T Wireless - Ben Stiller Bad Golf Day https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Dle/at-and-t-wireless-epic-bad-golf-day-featuring-ben-stiller Skinny Pop - Jennifer Aniston https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T5TP/skinnypop-check-in-featuring-jennifer-aniston Little Caesars - Deal Deal Deer https://youtu.be/-UyOyS6yl2c?si=nH80plgaOBrgccUt&t=5

#513 Money Strange or Money Haha? Sep 03, 2025

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A fresh crop of Adcollades and Admonishments has Vieves and Andrew talking about car ads aimed at the terminally smug and financial advice for the young and desperate. Plus, an ad-daddy’s identity is revealed, and a podcaster’s off-air persona is a surprise.

#512 You’re Not My Real Ad! Aug 27, 2025

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A local radio campaign sparks a discussion of daddies and their myriad attendant issues to sell everything from furniture polish to frozen desserts. Plus, a car commercial gets some doctorin’, and does Vieves have a hidden talent? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Volvo: “My Daddy Loves Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B54Np3pHTY Pledge: “Dad’s Desk” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfCub7I9mcE AAA: “Like Calling Dad” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Wxz/aaa-holidays-like-calling-dad Schweppes: “Like Father” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYHgmIeCnYc Inglenook Wine: “Daddy, Apartment” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKyqIwIWevY Paze: “Dad Purchases” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f5mR/paze-dad-purchases Peacock TV: “Standing” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f0SG/peacock-tv-standing Cart D’or Ice Cream - “Not Your Dad” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0EYRF9rTlA Gambler’s Help (Melbourne): “I Had A Gambling Problem. It Was My Dad.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXO4VGtW3T4 American Family Insurance: “Dad” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xqo0fZ_B8c Father & Son Construction: “No Job To Big No Job Too Small” https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1DrvnrUY3sE

#511 Dialect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself Aug 20, 2025

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Andrew and Vieves reflect on ads with an accent, from American twangs to Irish brogues. Plus, a special in-studio guest reveals his hacking secrets, and an Ad Councilor flashes back to Andrew and Vieves’ consumer past. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Geico - Incognito https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T3fQ/geico-incognito Geico - Chicago https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7YLZ/geico-chicago-accent Wendys - British accent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6_PG/wendys-3-english-muffin-deal-british-accent Overstock - Accent table https://www.ispot.tv/ad/d1oE/overstock-com-accent-table eTrade - Accents https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AtEz/etrade-opportunity-is-everywhere-accents-feat-kevin-spacey Capital One - Jimmy Fallon https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7Vsh/capital-one-accents-featuring-jimmy-fallon Amazon Fire - Hell’s Kitchen British accent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/d9LZ/amazon-fire-tv-accent-hells-kitchen Hyundai Sonata - Boston accent https://youtu.be/EK_yYsRibW8?si=lZlIIEvO3B8P4BsV Mojo Australia tourism - G’Day https://youtu.be/aXHx74zL5OY?si=oKOWcgK5dV_bP-uW Air New Zealand - Santa’s workshop https://youtu.be/M3Q_3a7HfA0?si=VwvEb9gdkw9JgebJ Mr. Show pre-taped call in show https://youtu.be/mhVbLJvYP8s?si=1cFcgjSooWBze-zc

#510 Ready to Engage Aug 13, 2025

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From proposals gone awry to relationships in limbo, Andrew and Vieves consider commercials featuring wedding engagements to sell everything a young couple might need, including laundry detergent, financial services and boxed wine. Plus, it’s Andrew and Vieves’ favorite thing: clapping back at a correction. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Navy Federal: Wedding https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BZUv/navy-federal-credit-union-wedding Rocket Mortgage: Fiance https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fzEF/rocket-money-financial-audit-fianc-featuring-caleb-hammer HBO Go: Fiance https://www.ispot.tv/ad/77Eb/hbo-go-fiancee Tide: Pajama Wedding https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BngS/tide-getting-married Hidden Valley Ranch: Proposal https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TlT5/hidden-valley-proposal-only-serious-about-flavor Franzia: Proposal Lasagna https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Toem/franzia-wines-smart-move-proposal State Street Global Advisors: Proposal Gone Wrong https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5G2L/state-street-global-advisors-proposal-gone-wrong Bounce - Wrinkles https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wWeH/bounce-wrinkles-ruin-harrys-big-meeting Swiffer Wet Jet - Whip It (2003) https://youtu.be/VqnPciNhQXU?si=yAnOCa0DlOTZKgxs

#509 The Truce About Cats & Dogs Aug 06, 2025

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If there is a more easily understood metaphor for conflict than cats versus dogs, marketers don’t want to hear about it. Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the time-honored conflict between the two species to sell everything cars, cat treats and phone books. Plus, a true professional gives Andrew a welcome attaboy. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Polaroid: “Bad Dog” (1996ish) https://youtu.be/raCUMktPgCg?si=GYstyPXCqpdAjBIf Petbarn: “Puppies and Kittens” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN2inVNOeYk Subaru: “No Pets Allowed” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OD2r/subaru-outback-dog-tested-no-pets-allowed-t2 Subaru: “Doggie Bag” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AO3n/subaru-dog-tested-doggie-bag Ford Focus: “Some Cats Know How To Roll” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wID7/ford-focus-cats-and-dogs-song-by-link-wray-and-his-ray-men SimplySafe: “Guard Dogs, Relax” https://youtu.be/kZ3IpBPcEdA?si=F4Y0YVQGSxYKCBmJ Doritos: “Man’s Best Friend” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7keY/doritos-mans-best-friend Geico: “Do Dogs Chase Cats?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU3JH6jE7GY Temptations: “The Treat Gap” https://youtu.be/7---Uu1B_vA?si=uCRWduvh6t260QwB Thompson Local: “Dog vs Cat” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EQNuSpb-HM Nissan: “Heisman House - Cat Problem” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qKnS/nissan-heisman-house-cat-problems-featuring-devonta-smith-derrick-henry-t1 Wilkins Coffee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn8zhYnCjtA&list=PLGN30-_SnoKTq73EA9a6_mNt6-f0xZf Essay Meats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH2l0YqGgBY&list=PLGN30-_SnoKTq73EA9a6_mNt6-f0xZfRe&index=7 Coke https://youtu.be/k3hz5lbUFPo Ford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMZQF2zfd70

#508 The Mail Gaze Jul 30, 2025

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Andrew and Vieves consider some of the many ads featuring mail carriers being hounded by dogs, tormented by the elements and, weirdly, dropping into a mega ramp for a sweet vertical. Plus, Andrew stumbles onto a new summer song obsession, thanks to an Ad Councilor. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: WhatsApp: “Doubt Delivered” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qPNX/whatsapp-doubt-delivered Gamefly: “Mailman” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A5AS/gamefly-com-mailman Sanka: “No Caffeine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U5OqjIiplI Burger King: “Mr. Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34a4wTArUEg Orbit White Gum: “Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO5FUiaZ25Q Energizer: “Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDXQ4a7NR58 Alka Seltzer: “Pity The Poor Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qD0JteBxeo JustFab.com: “Mail Carrier Apology” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7gKP/justfab-com-mail-carrier-apology Burger King Breakfast: “Singing Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Pqz8Zqfx0 Zyrtek: “Dave: Deliverer Of Dance” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6O_B/zyrtec-dave-deliverer-of-dance Dish Network with Blockbuster Movie Pass: “Dancing Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT4Divv_ZNQ USPS: “Whatever It Takes” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/75xn/usps-priority-mail-flat-rate-boxes-whatever-it-takes-part-1 USPS: “Auld Lang Returns” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7fAY/usps-flat-rate-boxes-auld-lang-returns Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcqgI_FuzEE NBA Gear Shop: “Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-gzjzSAqfM Morris Air Service: “Karl Malone is The Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hOdtqtmoSs Ziplock - Dom Deluise - Goodbye for the Summer https://youtu.be/64B2go_3woE?si=znIfOt1q1AnDOPJX Sealed with a Kiss - Brian Hyland https://youtu.be/aN85vc8DMWQ?si=vejQhcYWurQjqha1 AlkaSeltzer - I Can’t Believe I Ate The Whole Thing https://youtu.be/VFKifpMtlNs?si=TPTQZyG2xX706PhV

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