That’s right - the Trainer to the Trainers® himself, the one and only, Mr. Tom Purvis is on the line and hanging out with the boys this week! Tom drops some serious intellectual weight on Dan, Dave and Mark (don’t worry, momentum was not a factor) and can’t resist taking them through a full circuit to build their bodies of knowledge. TTTT exercises some patience with the boys and fills them in on a few behind-the-scenes flexes and spots them for a few reps around the world of fitness informercia...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 30
Dan, Dave and Mark do their best to unravel the mystery of Operation BluBlockers and go knuckles deep in Sugarman (credit: Limp Bizkit) investigating the publicly available information surrounding the well-known psy-op. The boys explore details behind Sugarman’s military background, his intelligence experience and it’s impact on his more notorious asset: Zorp. It’s hard not to fall victim to the bright lights of Hollywood with all of the celebrity lookalikes and imitation BluBlockers. But keep y...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 29
Dan, Dave and Mark are looking cool and have it made in the shade because they are finally seeing things clearly thanks to BluBlockers! Watch along with the boys as they learn how to make a television commercial in a completely unrehearsed and unscripted format they've never seen before. Pack your bags because they search high and low for the Sugar Man from Hawaii to New Orleans to Venice Beach and, of course, in the sunshine capital itself - San Francisco. Come along with us, the trolley's leav...
May 06, 2021•50 min•Ep. 28
Dan, Dave and Mark are dialed in this week and taking some big swings at some big food…and even taking on (trigger warning) BIG OVEN. It’s ok though, because between Dave’s research, Mark’s first-hand air frying prowess and Dan’s terrible puns, there is no trio more qualifried (nailed it) to act as your countertop Sherpas. So make sure your anemometers are charged and your soul patches are trimmed because you’ll need both to fill up your Shout-Out BINGO Card! And if you should ever have any doub...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 27
Dan, Dave and Mark order up another full plate of Eric Theiss and, even though they don’t get pounded with flavor, they do get plenty of piles of food (mainly onion rings)! Eric takes the PXLAFG head-to-head against every cooking device known to man and shows us every way to make chicken! He even tries to make the concept of air frying understandable to everyone…except Dave. Click here to watch the full video of this episode! Full Infomercial: Power XL Air Fryer Grill Check us out at callnowpodc...
Apr 22, 2021•41 min•Ep. 26
It might feel like a mere six months have passed since Dan, Dave and Mark declared their love/hate (complicated status) relationship with infomercials, but it’s also been an incredible 25 episodes! And rather grabbing a table in some non-couple’s beautiful kitchen, the boys wanted to celebrate by heading to the movies! They do their best to break down the 1999 documentary Pitch People . They get to spend time with a lot of their favorite hucksters (and meet some new ones), revise some opinions o...
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 25
Dan, Dave and Mark are doing their job and hopping back in to be your Screw Guides with Mick'n'Dick and finding out what's in the box (SPOILER: it's a Power Driver). The boys take their best run at keeping up with the Mick's pace on this star-studded episode that includes visits from Jon Gruden, Outkast, Ron Popeil, Rush, Marty Scorsese and more! As a special bonus, make sure you listen all the way to the end to hear Dave's big joke! Full Infomercial: Power Driver Check us out at callnowpodcast....
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 24
Dan, Dave and Mark really screwed up this time. They try to ratchet up the heat throughout this watch party, but the fire is already burning. It’s a rare glimpse into a world where everybody gets exactly what they want! The boys raise some important questions - is this a Mt Rushmore informercial? How blue is too blue? Can a drill work in water? Michael, what are you wearing? Two very minor, subtle details that you might not catch because it’s barely mentioned during the show but the pitchman is ...
Apr 01, 2021•48 min•Ep. 23
Dan, Dave and Mark are a mess! Luckily they have nothing to fear because Joe Fowler is here! They’re putting in the time to make sure they pick up all of the pieces (glass, broken eggs, etc.) and blowing out all of the information they’ve sucked up since last week. Shout out to everyone who listens in the next 30 minutes because whoever finishes last buys lunch! Full Infomercial: H2O Vac Turbo Check us out at callnowpodcast.com and follow @CallNowPodcast on Twitter and Instagram ! Thanks for lis...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 22
Dan, Dave and Mark meet up with a couple of old friends and have a good ol’ fashioned Watch Party with Uncle Joe (Fowler) and Aunt Mimi (Umidon)! This one sucks up everything in sight with head-to-head competitions, inexplicably messy messes, a tale of two Joes and a special visit from Angelo LIVE from the set! And if you’re one of our first 5,000 viewers/listeners you can get a 2nd H2O Vac Turbo absolutely FREE! Click here to watch the full video of this episode ! Full Infomercial: H2O Vac Turb...
Mar 18, 2021•52 min•Ep. 21
Dan, Dave and Mark are making up some strokes on the back nine at Barton Creek and going swing by swing with their favorite “PGA Touring Pro” Doug Reed. They talk about all the different lies they saw (and heard) and have some tips of their own in case Doug is ever looking to hawk another swing saver. For extra credit: let us know who you think had the best take on Doug’s WORLD RECORD ( @CallNowPodcast ) and you will be in the running to win your very own Controller! Full Infomercial: The Contro...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 20
Dan, Dave and Mark hit the links and walk nine with Doug Reed and learn all about…The Controller! We’ve got tight lies, decent lies and some tee box shenanigans that cause one of our hosts to throw out a challenge flag! Oh, and did we mention an attempt at breaking a WORLD RECORD!! Grab your sticks, but protect your hozzles, and take listen (or WATCH) with the boys as they uncover the fastest way to cut six-to-eight strokes off their games! Click here to watch the full video of this episode! Ful...
Mar 04, 2021•46 min•Ep. 19
Billy Billy! Dan, Dave and Mark are balancing on their work platforms and going through each click of the Ultimate Ladder. They put Safety first in delivering some Quality insights and showcasing their Versatility as podcasters to give you as much Value as possible. This truly is the SQV of podcasts. BONUS: Did one of our hosts come away from this experience? You’ll just have to listen and find out! Full Infomercial: Ultimate Ladder Check us out at callnowpodcast.com and follow @CallNowPodcast o...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 18
Dan, Dave and Mark are reaching new heights in this one and want you to climb on up with them! (Don’t worry it supports well over 300 lbs so we’ll be safe). Listen (and WATCH) along with the boys as they get a look at the Ultimate Ladder and get an unexpected chance to spend some quality time with a legend! Click here to watch the full video of this episode! Full Infomercial: Ultimate Ladder Check us out at callnowpodcast.com and follow @CallNowPodcast on Twitter and Instagram ! Thanks for liste...
Feb 18, 2021•50 min•Ep. 17
Dan, Dave and Mark are digging back into their Perfect Steaks with Beau and Susan to answer all of the questions surrounding the world of sizzling red meat! Join these three kings of the barbeque as they get into some real issues: Is Beau a dweeb? What decade is Jimmy Kelly’s restaurant in? Is the Y chromosome the real secret to cooking a Perfect Steak? Pay close attention and you can also find out ALL of things you can cook with the Perfect Steak cooking system (spoiler alert: anything you can ...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 16
It’s time for Dan, Dave and Mark to head back in to the kitchen and learn the secrets to cooking the Perfect Steak! Listen along with the boys as they get unprecedented access to #steakchefs and try to keep it cool as the temperature rises in the kitchen. Don’t confuse their stubbornness for thickness , they’re doing their best to keep up and limit their misteaks to medium-rare occasions. Full Infomercial: The Perfect Steak Check us out at callnowpodcast.com and follow @CallNowPodcast on Twitter...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 15
Dan, Dave and Mark feel like dummies, but they know it's their duty to break down every air-filled piece of the Contact Body Blast on Part 2! The boys take us through things blow-by-blow, try to figure out exactly how CBBF supports the body AND the mind, whether or not we can properly use "batwing" in a sentence and who exactly is their target market? Make sure you listen all the way to the end! You don't want to miss out on some great tips and tricks for attracting bats to your home! Full Infom...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 14
Dan, Dave and Mark have heard your calls and are now taking action! Welcome to Part 1 of the Contact Body Blast! This week the boys will sit down and watch the Contact Body Blast informercial with you to make sure we're all on different pages for next week's deep dive. Learn about the best (only?) fat-FIGHTING system that will help you trim your batwings and dump all that emotional baggage. Pay close attention for the subtle review of the intro to basics section - because there will be a quiz. F...
Jan 21, 2021•56 min•Ep. 13
SWEATER ALERT! It's time for another Amazing Discovery! Dan, Dave and Mark re-join Mike Levey, Ian Long and the whole Amazing Discoveries dream team and tackle the Power Steamer. There's so much to unpack from a London taxi, to a BYOL (Bring Your Own Laundry) situation, even a visit to the Hall of Pressing Past and the Academy Awards - that the boys needed to belly up, to whichever bar in Burbank the crew meets at, and watch this along with you. It's a hybrid episode, so get ready to run, pack y...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 12
Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok. Full informercial: Arnold's Gourmet Kitchen: The Great Wok of China Check us ou...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 11
Dan, Dave and Mark are breaking out their bib overalls and throwing away their brushes and ladders, because Jan Muller has a new (assuming this is being read before 1996) way to paint! There's a lot to unpack but the boys try to answer some important questions like: are Craig and Betsy like...together-together? What happened to the curb-stomped PaintStick? Have you heard of anyone who paints houses? But be warned, there's always a #classicjan moment lurking around every quick-masked corner. Full...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 10
What do Carmen Electra, Sinbad, Paula Abdul, TJ Storm and Shaq all have in common with Dan, Dave and Mark, besides listening to every episode of Call Now? That would be their shared admiration for their fitness guru - Billy Blanks. According to Billy, the things that are important to athletes and celebrities are the same things that are important to everyone! Which is great news for anyone hoping to get in better shape, lose some weight or just get followed into a parking lot. Double time, go! F...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
Dan, Dave and Mark take their first official course in Theisseology to try and break down the Power Pressure Cooker XL! Join the guys as they get pounded with flavor, navigate the complexities of the market and try understand one man’s tomato-based cure for loneliness. Put on your can cans and Call Now! Full informercial: Power Pressure Cooker XL Check us out at callnowpodcast.com and follow @CallNowPodcast on Twitter and Instagram ! Thanks for listening and don't forget to Call Now!...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 8
Don't let the title fool you...Dan, Dave and Mark love Joe Fowler! But Joe does not mince words for any saw not named Rotorazer! Sometimes he'd like to play a game, sometimes you've gotta plunge cut, and sometimes you've gotta let the band out onto the field! No host, no problem! You'll fit perfectly in the hands of big Joe Fowler as he quickly and safely guides us through each cut without any mess! Have no fear, Call Now Podcast is here! Full informercial: Rotorazer Check us out at callnowpodca...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 7
Tired of the same old Call Now format?? Looking for a new, clean, fast way to enjoy infomercial commentary with the boys?? BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE! Join Dan, Dave and Mark and enjoy The Bullet Express infomercial along with them. Things are a little different...but that's okay because we're visiting some familiar friends and their familiar seeming guests. Rosemary Turkey Meatloaf? Yes, please! Sloppy nacho pour? It is if you want it to be! But enough about us - let's get to the food! Full inform...
Dec 03, 2020•59 min•Ep. 6
Happy Turkey Day everybody! Grab a seat at the boys' table with Dan, Dave and Mark at Uncle Ron's house, to dodge the flying oil and enjoy a fast, easy, safe 3/4 cooked turkey for Thanksgiving! Bring your elbow length rubber gloves and your backpack because it's a soul-searching adventure that journeys beyond the heights of our extended safety sleeve and into the world of Big Country Fair food! Gobble gobble! Full informercial: Popeil's 5-in-1 Turkey Fryer Check us out at callnowpodcast.com and ...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 5
Dan, Dave and Mark have their running shoes and sweaters on and doing their best to keep with Mike and Lynn on the set of Amazing Discoveries! We've got to answer some BIG questions: What does QRB stand for? Can an infomercial product launch thousands of furniture refinishing small businesses? Is that a tuxedo? Find all these answers and more (maybe even some charming chests) on this episode of Call Now! Full informercial: QRB Check us out at callnowpodcast.com and follow @CallNowPodcast on Twit...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 4
Dan, Dave and Mark are hungry and they want to carb up but they want to make sure what they're making is healthful, fast and so easy to make that a child could do it - so let's make some pasta! It's our first foray into the Popeil-iverse guided by, her majesty, Nancy Nelson as they boldly explore the Popeil Automatic Pasta Maker. The best part is, you know all the ingredientses - from carrot juice, to borscht, to delicious salmon sausage, you can't mess this up! Full informercial: Popeil Automat...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 3
Dan, Dave and Mark look ok, but they are doing some heavy lifting this week as they learn all about the Bowflex! Find out, what a Bowflex is, what a Bowflex does and what you can achieve in just 20 minutes a day...three days a week. It's not all patented power rods and resistance, its also about momentum, looking like Randy and pushing yourself to just do a couple more of those real quick. Full informercial: Bowflex Infomercial Check us out at callnowpodcast.com and follow @CallNowPodcast on Twi...
Nov 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 2
Dan, Dave and Mark jump right in to the deep end of the pool and take a spin with the Ultimate Party Machine...the Magic Bullet! Come along with the boys as they exam their histories with the personal versatile countertop magician and re-remember that faithful morning after with Mick, Mimi, Berman, Hazel and whole Magic Bullet Family. Join them as they try to answer life's most important questions like - does that taste like broccoli...to you? Did somebody say, muffins? Nachos anybody? Full info...
Oct 30, 2020•45 min•Ep. 1
