A long-promised show made up of all Ad Council submissions delivers a multitude of spots that feature a range of spokescritters, spokesfruits and spokes-Dansons. Plus, Andrew gets the Holy Grail of podcasting: a listener apology. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Cheez-It - The Boyfriend https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BRH_/cheez-it-the-boyfriend Cheez-It - Book Club Cravings https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B9bK/cheez-it-book-club-cravings Royal Kingdom - Sad Ted Danson https://yout...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 16 min
Andrew and Vieves look at all the ways amateur runners are used represent grit, determination and a desire for everything from soy milk to Snickers bars. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a university that is truly doing something differently, and Andrew must reckon with accusations that he got fooled by the internet! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Apple Watch - Couch chase https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gV6e/apple-watch-couch-chase-dont-give-in OpenAI ChatGPT - This year http...
Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 15 min
Andrew and Vieves consider the archetypal gym teachers who have been put to work selling everything from bubble gum to breakfast shakes. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a true gem in the wild. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Fifth-Third Bank https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tEf0/fifth-third-bank-gym-teacher Target https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXht3kq-ge4 Downy Defy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/toxt/downy-defy-damage-health-teacher Blockbuster Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Jan 07, 2026•1 hr 12 min
As has become the tradition, Andrew quizzes Vieves on some of the highlights from the last year of shows as they both repeatedly pat themselves on the back for their past hilariousness. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Draft Kings - Big Fantasy Baby https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fj_a/draftkings-fantasy-big-baby Quilted Northern - Sir Froggy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Arzp/quilted-northern-sir-froggy Halos - Brakes https://youtu.be/TZ2MqeR7N7U?si=29_kIbRyGlZiLzN3 Kohl’s - Dad...
Dec 31, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Andrew and Vieves consider the visual representation of pain in pharmaceutical ads, and they look at some recent commercial sthat they’re seeing in the wild. Plus, a classic Christmas carol ad sparks a discussion of some very USA-forward advertising, and a Medicare spot is cranked up way past eleven. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Tremfya - Relentless weed https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BRBb/tremfya-break-away Benlysta - Big stuff https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1xKn/benlysta-ev...
Dec 24, 2025•1 hr 40 min
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, advertisers are finding all sorts of appalling ways to jury-rig classic Christmas carols in order to sell everything from Audis to underwear. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a gem in the wild, and a jingle harkens back to the halcyon days of well-staffed grocery stores. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Jeep - 12 Days of Jeep https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B8PZ/jeep-holidays-the-twelve-days-of-jeep-t1 Show AEW - 12 Days of shoppin...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min
The grand tradition of office party mishaps gets put into service to sell, yes, plenty of beer, but also fried chicken, candy and credit cards. Plus, the Ad Council has insight into an insurance company’s creative solution to the changing times. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Heineken - Office Party https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/heineken-office-party-holiday-parties-02442f85beef Miller Lite - The End Of Holiday Work Parties https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Andrew puts Vieves on the spot when he asks her to judge the relative sexiness of snowmen who are selling everything from soda to car insurance. Plus, an American icon continues to cash in on his legendary career. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Coors Light - Beer Man: More Than A Feeling (2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toRW6tjqnhA Norwest Bank - Snowman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIhwV_XTETc Rakuten - Snowwomen (2024) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fuKC/rakut...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Andrew and Vieves post the rare delayed show in order to welcome KCAL pal Vanessa for a discussion of early-90s ads that Andrew culled from a Rocky and Bullwinkle marathon. From unsettling baby dolls to competitive bikini babes, the 90s was a weird time. Plus, Brian Cox is (unsurprisingly) a bad roommate. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: KCAL TV Promo: Rocky & Bullwinkle Thanksgiving Marathon ft. Frazer Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcjak29M2U0 KCAL Rock...
Nov 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Andrew and Vieves have a whale of a time looking at ads based on animal idioms. Plus, a coffee brand provides some truly amazing delayed gratification, and what counts as a blanket when it comes to a pig? Here are links to the ads that we talked about in this week’s show: Geico- Elephant in the room https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wcen/geico-elephant-in-the-room Laquinta - Gorilla in the room https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7TGv/laquinta-inns-and-suites-gorilla-in-the-room Geico - Bull in a china shop https://w...
Nov 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Andrew and Vieves benefit from the wisdom of the Ad Councilors who have the missing pieces to a number of confusing ads from recent shows. When is it appropriate to kiss a coworker on the head? And whither the furniture store jingle of yesteryear? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Uber Eats - Bradley Cooper And The Conspiracy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BKzf/uber-eats-football-is-for-food-bradleys-mission-featuring-bradley-cooper Fuccillo Kia of Schenectady https://www.y...
Nov 11, 2025•1 hr 2 min
The Ad Councilors have a skip in their step and a song in their heart with a series of jingle-forward submissions. Plus, are these ghost ducklings horny or WHAT? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Hershey’s TasteTations (1996) https://youtu.be/1vfA9MH14fc?si=e4L9Yn5qPgRbpzah Weber Grills - Have Fun With It https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waweQQRirfA You Light Me Up - Weber Grill Commercial Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0jLEn-Nwek Long Fence (Old Jingle) https:...
Nov 05, 2025•54 min
Just in time for spooky season, Andrew unveils a plethora of ads that threaten to trigger his many fears and phobias in the name of selling everything from soda to shower gel. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Certified Financial Planners - Bungee Jumping https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1toX/certified-financial-planner-bungee-jumping Subway - Bungee Jumping (1993) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuFmpph-FPQ YMCA - Butter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8GcKA1Ezh4 Washington...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Andrew and Vieves consider the meta-ness of commercials in which actors play actors, selling everything from hamburgers to hard cider. Plus, Andrew gets one more bite at the points apple, and a beloved jingle is resurrected. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: VW Tiguan - Timothy Simons https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Tc5c/2025-volkswagen-tiguan-the-director-song-by-jean-knight-t1 Royal Kingdom - Acting School https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TNNc/royal-kingdom-acting-school-featuring-...
Oct 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min
With more than 500 episodes in the can, there were bound to be some topics worth revisiting, and this week Vieves and Andrew look at ads that would have been well-suited to past shows, from a saucy spokes-zit to an aunt who seems like a hoot! Plus, the Ernies are back. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: AT&T - Championship https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BDmn/at-and-t-wireless-championship-tattoos Hero cosmetics - Zits https://youtu.be/4aATqgWbqAk?si=oMhrBCS0Mc8K9D74 Citi...
Oct 15, 2025•1 hr 18 min
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-e...
Oct 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min
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 Bu...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr
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-FvhO...
Sep 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 http...
Sep 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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.
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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...
Aug 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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...
Aug 20, 2025•1 hr
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...
Aug 13, 2025•55 min
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:...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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" ...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 19 min
A rich trove of Ad Councilor submissions overwhelms Andrew and Vieves’ paltry observations about pickle-based plagiarism and underpants offenses. Plus, the Mandela Effect is, well, in effect. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Sonic Drive-In - Big Dill Meal: Pickle Everything https://share.google/jgVcjaQHU43Z5ZxOL Fruit of the Loom - Undervention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IZBl-HSOdU Milky The Marvelous Milking Cow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AYxAwRTUEk La ...
Jul 22, 2025•58 min
A couple of recent ads depicting technology as a swarming menace have Andrew and Vieves looking at commercials that make technology the bad guy. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a campaign that turns pooping in a box into must-see TV. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Genesis - Old Ideas https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T0wC/genesis-gv70-no-old-ideas-t2 iPhone - Flock https://www.ispot.tv/ad/69ji/apple-iphone-privacy-flock-song-by-bjrn-jason-lindh Jack Daniels - Honey Swarm https:...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Andrew and Vieves learn what life was like in Chino Hills, California, in 1991 via an old VHS tape filled with local commercials from the time. And a simple promo for re-runs on TNT has Andrew all gaga. Here are the commercials we talk about on this episode: Adrays Of Orange Commercial (1994) - Pioneer Car Stereo Blowout https://youtu.be/vNHJSgH-yas Liquid Wrench vs WD-40 https://youtu.be/DNljBI2EeQA Pringles vs Lays https://youtu.be/v2RGsxchMGQ NordiFlex Gold (Anti-SoloFlex) Commercial (1991) h...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Filled with remorse for their dereliction of duty, Andrew and Vieves make up for having skipped the Ad Council with an “Oops, All Ad Council” episode that asks, “Just who IS your favorite Martian?” and “Did anyone ever consider a Fruit Roll-Up prophylactic?” Here are the commercials we talk about on today's show: Detroit Institute of Art https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXbKwP6-x9s Amtrak Summer Train-tacular https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nrfmRGIls4o Allianz Australia insurance https://youtu.be/...
Jul 02, 2025•54 min
Risk-taking, permanence, regret, pain -- the ancient art of tattooing has it all when it comes to the metaphors marketers love to employ. It’s the one where Andrew tries to name all the Friends. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Uber Eats - Jelly Roll https://www.ispot.tv/ad/67Ll/uber-eats-super-bowl-2024-teaser-tattoos-featuring-jelly-roll Amazon One Medical - Festival Tattoo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Ty_P/amazon-one-medical-festival-tattoo Cafe Santo Doming - Tattoo ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 28 min
