The Consumers

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15: Heinz | The Consumers Ep. 15 Dec 31, 2024

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Get ready for a deep dive into the tangy and unexpected history of Heinz! Sean kicks things off with a hilarious tale about his comedy set at his aunt’s retirement party, while the guys uncover surprising ketchup trivia—like its tomato-less beginnings and the mystery behind Heinz’s '57.' They also tackle the bizarre question: what was coal tar doing in early ketchup recipes? Meanwhile, Tim and Greg test Sean’s eyesight, and he might need some glasses. The crew weighs in on the pros and cons of Pittsburgh (spoiler: it’s a great city), responds to listener comments, and, of course, reminds everyone to smash that like button!

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14: Energizer | The Consumers Ep. 14 Dec 24, 2024

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Energizer! Mookapotamus shows his face! Tim is ripping off fans. We all agree our
Energizer is a great brand, but they were once guilty of acting like babies. Tim reports on a battery mystery. There’s some talk of firing Randy and Sean steps up.

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13: Gatorade | The Consumers Ep. 13 Dec 17, 2024

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Gatorade! We have Christmas lights. Tim gets wacky at the first Consumers photo
shoot and Sean and Greg are reluctant to play along. We remember the first
Consumers studio and the practice episodes. Sean has a legend of a dumb moment.
We talk about Logan Paul’s sports drink and it gets goofy. We finally all agree on
something, and it is gum. Fun facts take a strange turn but, baby, is it worth it.

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12: Fritos | The Consumers Ep. 12 Dec 10, 2024

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Greg and Sean reflect on their time in Seattle, sharing memories of an in-flight emergency. Sean crushed it with his t-shirt sales but hilariously struggles with locating hotel fridges. We dive into the history of Fritos, even pondering if Mahatma Gandhi would have been a fan. The word "mercurial" makes an epic return. A debate arises about the ultimate snack: KitKats with Jif or walking tacos. Plus, the guys revisit some classic characters in a showdown between "Venezuelan Tim" and "Deadpan Sean."

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11: Domino's Pizza | The Consumers Ep. 11 Dec 03, 2024

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Greg and Sean spent 12 hours in a car together. Something had to give, and it did.
Filmmaker Michael Moore makes a surprise appearance on the pod. We think
something is a little fishy with Monaghan’s first date. Sean had a crush on lady that he
used to delivered pizzas to, and he gives out her address. We finally learn the origin of
Sean’s two-dollar bill habit. More “Walk to Remember” talk.

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10: Honey Baked Ham | The Consumers Ep. 10 Nov 26, 2024

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It’s the Honey Baked Ham episode. We promise, we will eventually get there. We’ve
got decorations from Kate Convy? Greg stutters through an apology to Williams
Sonoma. A lot of “you’re a bad driver” accusations flying around the studio. We receive
inside information on the Honey Baked Ham holiday rush from an officer of the law.
Momentous occasion. We link Honey Baked Hams to Flashdance, the movie. Sean’s
sneaks in a word of the day. The Consumers have received their first swag. We
announce the big Sean O’Brien Lego Space Shuttle winner. Finally, the much awaited
explanation of the logo.

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9: Pringles | The Consumers Ep. 9 Nov 19, 2024

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We kick off this week with a special guest, Dustin Nickerson. One host is running late to the show, and you’ll never guess who it is. Greg argues that Dan Gable is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, while Dustin questions how hard wrestling really is. Tim and Greg reminisce about spotting the most attractive archaeologist. The guys delve into the history of Pringles, as Tim reflects on the complexities of Battlefield Earth. Sean sparks a Pickleball debate, and Greg experiments with some new accents. Meanwhile, the Pringles facts keep the guys cracking up.

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8: Lego | The Consumers Ep. 8 Nov 12, 2024

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Before they get to Legos, the team examines Sean’s frog water and his basic human rights. Deep dive on “guy who turns his yard into a parking lot twice a year.” Right as Greg gets into history, the discussion detours into a major Dan Fogelberg controversy. Tim’s got a duck joke. The world doesn’t remember Kiddicraft, but they should. Greg tries out a clipboard. Watch out for Brown Legos.

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7: Starbucks | The Consumers Ep. 7 Nov 05, 2024

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This week our hosts explore all things Starbucks. Sean and Greg recap their Detroit trip. The history of Starbucks gets a deep dive, and Greg recounts his years in LA. The user comments keep rolling in and leave the guys cracking up.

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6: Cheesecake Factory | The Consumers Ep. 6 Oct 29, 2024

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Cheescake Factory is the next brand on the docket and we have an insider in the
studio. Major “word of the day” drama. Sean owns up to some missteps on the KC trip.
Cookie Dough adulting and The National Park Service is getting in on everything. Greg
takes a walk on the corny side, more precisely, the corn mixed with zucchini and red
onion side.

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