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#567 Danny Get Your Guns Sep 23, 2026

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An extended Andy’s Corner leads to a discussion about a tiny steampunk pizza innovator and how to properly refer to Danny Devito on second reference. Plus, an Ad Councilor delivers a hip-hop classic, and a travel website plays to our worst instincts. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Tubi: Funeral https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SA9f/tubi-fakin-it Tubi: Childhood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ikqw7fSnhs C.C. Pazzini https://3headedmonster.com/cicis-pizza-second-life/ Jordan Keyes on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itskeyes/video/7687988005281336590?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Cicis Pizza: Endless Pizzabilities https://youtu.be/dYrOuEqHjn4?si=ZRFBie02SX2-kJ1Q Jersey Mike’s: QB Danny https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SdgD/jersey-mikes-qb-danny-featuring-danny-devito-eli-manning Freedom From Religion Foundation: Ron Reagan, Lifelong atheist, not afraid of burning in Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm2XiOvL_Fg Dairy Farmers Commercial: American Cheese Rap (1993) https://youtu.be/gPFZ3DX3E2o

#566 Snark Attack Sep 16, 2026

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A collection of ads featuring teens with varying degrees of attitude has famous non-parents Andrew and Vieves considering what level of teenage sass is acceptable and what level is grounds for punishment. Plus, Andrew is vindicated as an ATM mystery is solved at last! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: T-Mobile - Nothing https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SV98/t-mobile-introducing-nothing-stacked VRBO - Teen https://youtu.be/yGvCOz4Wc7M?si=lhjVwskbTdBy2pLW Motorola Pagers - Message you can’t afford to miss https://youtu.be/HhFhz-vXbBM?si=FvMfjv43qb65lJHA Verizon - Dr. Evil https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gcb_/verizon-dr-evil-activation-fees-feat-mike-myers-seth-green-mindy-sterling-rob-lowe Verizon (long version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzmntndEXWo Audi - Unfriend https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7eBH/audi-a6-spring-of-audi-sales-event-teenager Price.com - Air Fryer https://www.ispot.tv/ad/21F8/price-com-air-fryer Sean O’Haire Vignette on Religion https://youtu.be/IEXJgkCCzks?is=czUR9_VyxB8uz3IW

#565 Bad Influence Sep 09, 2026

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A spate of recent commercials have Andrew and Vieves doling out some coveted Adcollades and a few dreaded Admonishments. Plus, a charming liquor commercial has a surprising personal connection. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: NFL Kickoff Promo “Hump Day” https://youtube.com/shorts/yror3B6aG0s?si=6Su1STdIfpLWBHYl Geico - Original Hump Day https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SLmQ/geico-camel-on-hump-day Progressive - Guest Speaker https://youtu.be/k_sVRs06jWU?si=7tE5nq_b_divkjp3 Progressive - Momfluencer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WBSvD50LcA Liquid Death - Parenting https://youtu.be/_Mi_ZtzQFD8?si=13LjQo2rOp8G3jTK Tito's Vodka - 100 https://musebyclios.com/advertising/you-had-to-be-at-least-100-years-old-to-star-in-this-titos-vodka-ad/ Vinted - Pedicure https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g9zl/vinted-robin-free-shipping Vinted - Chef https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g9Nj/vinted-megan-no-shipping-fees

#564 Young Money Sep 02, 2026

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Thanks to capitalism, it’s never too early for kids to start doing BUSINESS, as Andrew and Vieves discover in a show about kids and money. Plus, a fast man goes slow for the benefit of Big Pharma. Here are links to the ads that we talked about in this week’s show: Miele Dishwashers - The Entrepreneur Kid https://youtu.be/wbus7puLqrY?is=ISnFkEB-Dr9GqQUV Quicken - Kidz Car Rentals https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gnt2/quicken-kidz-car-rental Quicken - Cookie Empire https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gntb/quicken-cookie-empire Zions Bank - Jelly Wagon https://youtu.be/NHYM3fnkoBI?si=2c_kj4WKDft2iyFY Wells Fargo - Leo’s Money Magic https://youtu.be/bGgMh_IaH-U?si=MLuaJsF7DB3XGeOC Monster.com - When I Grow Up (1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fK2hMQSDgE Dish - Lemonade Stand https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1bGe/dish-network-lemonade-stand T-Mobile - Lemonade Stand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt7AuKRynzk Doritos - Lemonade Stand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow7eNmMK3mY The General - Lemonade Stand https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o7Q_/the-general-lemonade-stand Geico - Lemonade, Not Iced Tea https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ACf9/geico-lemonade-not-ice-t-its-not-surprising-featuring-ice-t Jardiance - Usain Bolt Takes It Slow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuYKqPF_nZc

#563 Chef Comedy Jam Aug 26, 2026

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Andrew challenges Vieves to a mouthwatering quiz about cooking in commercials. Plus, a mustard’s claim to fame is hilarious in hindsight, and Andrew contrives to ruin the most wholesome jingle imaginable. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Meijer Grocery Store - College Cooking https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7jJb/meijer-home-cooking Cacique Cheese https://www.ispot.tv/ad/w7Nq/cacique-moms-recipes-featuring-aarn-sanchez Graza Olive Oil - Cooking Outside https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BVTl/graza-cooking-outside LG Appliances: - Shishkabob https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fzcO/lg-appliances-consumer-reports-recommends-lg-cooking One A Day - Ludacris https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gXCx/one-a-day-ludicrous-featuring-ludacris Hidden Valley Seasoning - Mississippi Chuck Roast https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BWH7/hidden-valley-seasoning-dressing-and-recipe-mix-long-cold-winter-nights-mississippi-roast Knorr Bouillon - Chicken Raman Recipe https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6pOU/knorr-chicken-boullion-ramen-noodle-recipe Kroger - Grandma’s Kitchen https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2SWT/the-kroger-company-holidays-grandmas-kitchen IKEA - Rhythm of the Kitchen https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gGeG/ikea-all-kinds-of-rhythm Grey Poupon https://youtu.be/tvDazrJuSdA?is=Coucn0Z2mMINmSH9 Northwest Michigan Fair https://youtu.be/crA9BsYnVSE?si=bDur9GISXJc53xRd

#562 Bar Association Aug 19, 2026

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For once, Andrew and Vieves reflect on commercials about something they’re actually experts in: bars and the colorful characters who fill them. Plus, a puppeteer gets his big break. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Wendy’s Pub Cheeseburger - Pub on a bun https://youtu.be/_T43KGakWiQ?si=OaIkFMNqpE9anJyX Still Gin - Legends https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fQLW/gin-and-juice-still-gin-a-toast-between-legends-featuring-snoop-dogg-and-dr-dre Captain Morgan - Flipping channels https://youtu.be/7i0JEOeSEP0?si=UxiW37JcPYxeROVT WKD - Missus Alert https://youtu.be/1AOZ9r11H3o?si=i_HY7qmZDPXViHWA Jaegermeister - Serve it Cold https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TzWS/jgermeister-serve-it-cold Bud Light (2002) - Behind the bar https://youtu.be/gVGAVmuSSHI?si=6cct98RAx38POaE8 Oregon - The sports bar…was a WOMAN! https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fTGd/travel-oregon-try-something-new-sports-bar The Cowboy Channel Bar https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bAAm/the-cowboy-channel-western-sports-bar Jim Beam - Lemons https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g7DP/jim-beam-lemon-pit-featuring-kenan-thompson eDrugstore- Meeting at a bar https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6eL2/edrugstore-bar Buffalo Wild Wings - Buffalo Walks Into a Bar https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5dWj/buffalo-wild-wings-a-wild-winged-buffalo-walks-into-a-bar Honky Tonk in a Bottle https://adage.com/video/honky-tonk-in-a-bottle/ KFC - Lake Edna https://youtu.be/VM0I-4A14bc?is=k3Ii3bQgRXc7R5x1

#561 Past Judgment Aug 12, 2026

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A new batch of early nineties artifacts from Andrew’s VHS archiving has him and Vieves talking about an era when moms were rapping about cheese and every granny had a secret. Plus, a listener jingle brings up memories of New England. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: FOX Sunday Line-Up Promo https://youtu.be/eeM3znTe4xE KFC - Spring Break https://youtu.be/gl-lR7YXNWc?si=-yPcgatFXJXFf60K Suave Deodorant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxoBCukIELg Dairy Farmers Commercial - American Cheese Rap (1993) https://youtu.be/gPFZ3DX3E2o Sheeba Cat Food https://youtu.be/hVz3qrBCk5E Auto dealers of Montclair - "Nose Family" Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q60EVlMBYQ Volvo Commercial - 850 GLT (1993) https://youtu.be/M5OQv-lHuIc?si=IjFJttpbVoWsWZXH AT&T Universal MasterCard https://youtu.be/foXkG8smBCY?si=i21log9IXgigz8Z_ Tales of the Crystals https://youtu.be/Y4mXbs6ypjg Rogaine Commercial (1995) https://youtu.be/PBwdupUU0Bk Eggo Waffles Commercial - Granny (1995) https://youtu.be/eBhKpSv4XG0 Progressive: Dog Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGRsP8X4B5U Progressive: Dog Park Song Pt. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Cu1P2AsrQ Water Country https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LOWoD21Z-M

#560 Chauffeur Me The Money Aug 05, 2026

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Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the modern experience of taking a rideshare to sell a surprising array of products, from a simple diet soda to needlessly-confusing non-lethal weaponry. Plus, Big Pharma is getting sparkly. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Progressive - Dr. Rick Rideshare https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g4Dl/progressive-dr-rick-rideshares 4Imprint - Clown car https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fO18/4imprint-rideshare Chevrolet - Charge by gas https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ATxs/2016-chevrolet-malibu-lt-rideshare-service Byrna - Assault https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gCVX/byrna-rideshare-assault NYT: Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/business/uber-sexual-assault.html Diet Coke - Mom’s rideshare https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZPHQ/diet-coke-drink-what-your-mama-gave-ya-rideshare Sparkle Papertowels - Taxi https://www.ispot.tv/ad/78Pu/sparkle-towels-taxi-cab Alaska Airlines - On Time https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7EMH/alaska-airlines-throwback-thursday-taxi Pluto TV - Taxi’s coming https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5sSR/pluto-tv-sci-fi-programmer-taxi Icotide - Unicorn https://youtu.be/dmUI1xbcqxM?si=J617uXFAb-Esntxa

#559 Civil Biberties Jul 29, 2026

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It’s nothing but fun for Andrew and Vieves as they revel in meme culture, TikTok trends and a fuzzy puppet that might just be the unlikely hero that an insurance giant has been waiting for. Plus, an old PSA feels newly relevant. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Pick Four To Protect You (The Rest Are Trying To Kill You) https://bsky.app/profile/discontinuedfoods.bsky.social/post/3mrdzrbtryk2j Liberty Mutual: Struggling Actor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-FbVT4ddZQ Liberty Mutual: Biberty Baby https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Td3f/liberty-mutual-biberty-baby Liberty Mutual: Dating App https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF8IHX-nYWE Liberty Mutual: Liberty Biberty, Tell Everyone https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g4gU/liberty-mutual-liberty-biberty-tell-everyone Liberty Mutual: Liberty Biberty At The Bar https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g4Sw/liberty-mutual-liberty-biberty-pool Key Bank: Andrew, My Favorite Banker (Dry Cleaners) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TS3t/keybank-hanks-laundromat-andrew-my-favorite-banker Key Bank: Piñata https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BSso/keybank-pinata Key Bank: Vending Machine https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TJbc/keybank-vending-machine-banker TIKTOK TREND: Mom, what were you like in the 90s https://www.tiktok.com/discover/the-90s-trend-celebrities Dog In Hot Car PSA https://youtu.be/EGKfd2v85po?is=04AlISGYyhYXFrpZ

#558 The Claudes Must Be Crazy Jul 22, 2026

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A frustratingly close-but-no-cigar campaign for crackers gets Andrew and Vieves talking about commercials that hinge on short term memory jokes for their pitch. Plus, a divisive ad for an AI giant has everyone -- possibly including the robots -- talking. Here are the commercials we talked about this week: Goldfish - Social Stalking (ft. Ben Marshall of Please Don’t Destroy) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BnSX/goldfish-social-stalking-featuring-ben-marshall Goldfish - Necklace https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TshC/goldfish-be-like-goldfish-short-memories-featuring-ben-marshall Goldfish - Dollhouse https://www.tiktok.com/@manonmathews/video/7603097257235205407?lang=en Foot Locker: Short Memory Pt. 1 https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7jua/foot-locker-short-memory-pt-1-ft-james-harden-charles-barkley Foot Locker: Short Memory Pt. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3da2H48abQ8 BrightStor + Computer Associates: Amnesia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7qHOhTuFpw Bounce - Forgetter https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7V9v/bounce-getter Uber Eats - Forget Something (Super Bowl 2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZvtROpJvqc Rolo - Elephant Revenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp8vWUEO3Ms Anthropic - There’s Hope in Hard Questions https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gvAk/anthropic-claude-theres-hope-in-hard-questions Jesus - He Gets Us https://youtu.be/SRxEiXiMIXk?is=ERraheaMPzYTm-gL Veridian Dynamics - Man and Machine https://youtu.be/yF3of5VRcNA?si=lKECH5Au1b_Tta4D&t=281

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