Adventures in suburban wildlife inspire Andrew and Vieves to invent a game based on a popular commercial campaign. Plus, a cadre of 90s appliance salesmen accidentally strikes comedy gold, and poor Ted Danson goes to the woodshed yet again. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Geico: “Clogging Problem” https://youtu.be/W4mRFIHPBWE Geico: “Aunts” https://youtu.be/PAmSkl_dAGE Key America: “White Sale Days” https://youtu.be/QJYAWqNLKG0
Andrew and Vieves look at ads that rely on science (or “science”) to make their case. They also wipe some major egg off their faces (and bald spots) after last week’s show. And a big time podcast goes full cringe. Here are links to the ad we talked about in this week’s show: Little Caesar’s Pizza - Down to a science https://youtu.be/DuY_AKYdVgg Starburst - Juicedratic Equation https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IGgd/starburst-volcano Starburst - Truth https://youtu.be/e0LmAESWjVs Starburst - Boltonizing ht...
The persuasive power of rhyme has Andrew and Vieves looking at commercials that put in the time to make it rhyme. Plus, a 90s camera commercial has Andrew wondering what he’s missing, and a bit player in a candy ad gets recognized. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Gizmodo - Why Rhyming Phrases Are More Persuasive https://gizmodo.com/why-rhyming-phrases-are-more-persuasive-1524861998: M&M’s: Rhymes (ft. Meghan Mullally) (2004) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12a-041k...
Andrew and Vieves examine commercials that feature bartenders in their natural habitat while reflecting on the many excellent bartenders they have known. Plus a candy company gets horny enough to scandalize Andrew, and a millennial darling goes to bat for Big Dairy. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Marco Rubio Presidential campaign ad (2015) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AIx5/marco-rubio-for-president-bartender Jax Beer: “Bartender” https://media.dlib.indiana.edu/media_ob...
Andrew and Vieves look at a collection of ads that have mostly tickled their fancy (and one that ticked them off), including a bathroom dance number for the ages and grudging respect for a retail behemoth. They also revisit the glory days of HBO and an ad for something that is either a disgusting drink or a delicious frozen treat. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: BMW: “Speechless” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1q_9/bmw-xm-speechless-t1 Electric Ram 2025: “Guinea Pig” ft. ...
The upcoming release of Renfield means Andrew and Vieves have bloodsuckers on the brain, and it seems that there’s really nothing that vampires can’t sell. Plus, Shaq’s mom got game (or a talented production crew), and it turns out kids are just basic when it comes to snacks. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Spectrum TV - Gaming Vampire https://www.shootonline.com/video/o-positives-david-shane-directs-slice-vampire-life-spectrum-something-different Spectrum - Monste...
Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that rely on alternate dimensions, parallel universes and augmented realities to sell soda pop, potato chips and foreign cars. Plus, a new campaign featuring two very funny humans has Vieves in stitches, and an outdoor brand successfully threads the April Fools needle. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Lays - Farms Across America https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1ozs/lays-farms-across-america Canada Dry Ginger Ale - Real Ginger Taste http...
Andrew and Vieves have a case of spring fever from looking at commercials that go boing in the night. Plus, Newt Gingrich tries to take away seniors’ Medicare, and Vieves ponders a car token heist. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about in this week’s show: Slinky (1970s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hayCTb3PNk Bic Four-Color Pen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFxg8UkSaEM Parker Pens: The Lady Parker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spTqlpekjmg Bic Banana Pen (w/ Mel Brooks) ...
Vieves and Andrew look at commercials that feature aunts and uncles and all the attendant stereotypes that entails. Plus, Peter Gabriel grudgingly welcomes the Disney Channel-viewing public into his “secret world,” and the TV-viewing experience for service members in the 90s was NOT all it could be. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Geico - Aunt Infestation https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2NiX/geico-aunt-infestation Grubhub - Thank you Aunt Linda https://youtu.be/1V1zysblLdM...
Andrew decides to produce a show about commercials that feature maps and also commercials that don’t feature maps! Plus, a baseball man is adorable, and Vieves falls down a Teri Garr and Dean Winters rabbit hole. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: FedEx: “China Map” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHdPlPE7iOs California Map and Travel Center: “Easier Than Asking For Directions!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNia4wpKCOw Motor Map International https://www.youtube.co...
Vieves is intrigued by Kristen Bell’s newest commercials, leading her and Andrew to explore the masterclass in branding that is Kristen’s advertising career. Plus, a car safety engineer gets his day in the sun (and the shade), and the Ad Council does some counseling on how ATM can be more user-friendly. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Hers https://www.ispot.tv/ad/28sj/hers-stress-levels-featuring-kristen-bell La-Z-boy https://youtu.be/jtMUqNeLcDo Shipt https://yout...
Andrew and Vieves explore humanity’s eternal contest with unhelpful vending machines, from murderbot soda machines to recalcitrant candy dispensers. Plus, Andrew’s YouTube segment gets a rebrand, and one commercial really grabs the Ad Council by the short and curlies.
Andrew and Vieves mop up the last of the Super Bowl commercial reactions and learn a few lessons along the way. Plus, BTDubs is back with either the dumbest or the smartest YouTube commenter of all time.
It’s the third annual Bowlie Awards, and while it’s an honor just to be nominated, some will go home happy and some will go home empty-handed (the losers, that’s who). It’s the star-studded, all-singing, all-dancing, puppy-bunny-electric-vehicle extravaganza that is the Super Bowl commercials ep.
It’s once again Bowlies season as Andrew and Vieves prepare for the onslaught of Super Bowl ads with a look at the most (and least) intriguing teasers. Plus, it’s a topsy-turvy world when a commercial mime is endearing and vacation photos are a creep-fest.
Vieves and Andrew look at commercials that try to sneak some swear words past the watchful eye of the FCC. Plus, a battery mascot must reckon with its international alterego, and a powdered drink mix makes a play for the throne.
A naked publicity grab by a candy giant inspires Andrew and Genevieve to take a tour of the foot fashions of America’s most iconic advertising mascots. Plus, some light internet stalking really pays off, and an Ad Councillor can’t help but obey her thirst with a classic jingle.
Andrew quizzes Vieves on some of the world’s lowest-quality ads for pain, stain, and debt relief. Plus, licensing deals for children’s products got wild in the 90s, and an Ad Councilor makes a big score.
Andrew and Vieves hand out a host of ad-collades and admonishments to a crop of new(ish) commercials. Plus, a YouTube commenter throws Andrew for a loop, and Amazon works their dark magic once again.
Andrew and Genevieve look back at the personal milestones in their life in 2022 as told through TV commercials. Plus, a long defunct corporate social responsibility gambit is weirdly troubling.
Andrew and Vieves consider commercials that have everything from bathtubs to bombastic chefs crashing through the ceiling in an orgy of broken plaster and water damage. Plus, it’s the return of Nordic Tracks with exciting new scores to liven up exercise equipment testimonials.
A commercial classic inspires Andrew to try his hand at musical scoring, and a host of newly dubbed ads is a reminder that the 90s were a weird time. Plus, a UK soccer legend is hellbent on getting potato chips.
Vieves and Andrew are visited by the ghosts of holiday disasters past (and possibly present) as they consider ads that put the mess in Christmess. Plus, it’s a nostalgia-soaked BT-Dubs, and TikTok makes its first incursion into ATM territory.
Andrew and Vieves consider the depiction of female friendship in commercials that are selling everything from beer to baseball tickets, posing the question: if two women never talk to each other, do they pass the Bechdel test? Plus, they get outsmarted by a pizza commercial, and an SNL parody addresses an uncomfortable truth about fast food.
Vieves delivers on her promise to test Andrew’s knowledge of Buick models through the ages. Plus, Andrew unleashes a flood of new BT-Dubs and reflects on a time when “everything had to be a flashdance.”
What is it about a man in a cockpit? Andrew and Vieves look at ads featuring pilots who are selling everything from pancakes to perfume dispensers. Plus, the Ad Council reveals some dazzling deets about commercial mobsters, and Clint Eastwood joins forces with Paul Allen to redefine "books."
A surprising discovery about a vintage TV show inspires Andrew and Vieves to look at commercials that are well-connected…TO THE MAFIA! Plus, a cool kid goes to the dentist. And could a Geico actor be ready for her star turn?
In celebration of what may be the nation’s last free and fair election, Andrew and Vieves look at brands that invite customers to cast their vote, mostly in service of creating bizarre flavor profiles. Plus, Steven Weber is the human embodiment of the 90s, and even in retirement, Gronk is still MVP.
A current ad that leans on the inherent comedy of the mullet inspires Vieves and Andrew to interrogate whether the hairstyle can still be considered shorthand for dirtbag. Plus, an electronics superstore of yesteryear has Andrew looking into time travel, and a motel chain gets its hooks in an Ad Councilor.
Andrew and Vieves take a sugar-fueled trip down memory lane as they recall the Halloween candies of their youth and the commercials that made them so irresistible. Plus, an up-and-comer makes a car commercial, and Arnold does Japan.
