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Andrew and Vieves consider ads that rely on the anti-establishment aesthetic of punk to sell everything from light beer to cookies to, incredibly, 80’s New Wave hits. Plus, a guy who lives in a bank gets interrogated by the best. BASF - Wedding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J12b0CICyeo Pioneer Stereos - Punks Meet Straights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwNXCkctX9s Chunky Chips Ahoy - Chunky Not Punky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvt42zWzjQc Taco Bell Party Packs - Punk Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty8doyg0OuY Zima - Punk Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKFV5HfVbWY Miller Lite Ice - Mosh Pit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6zv6cHX40M Bubble Yum - Punk Duck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_FmcxCGiAc Westwood Promotions - Punk CD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UhT1OaLaPU Chipmunk Punk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWI5w6GAIuA Capital One - SVU edition https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Sw6n/capital-one-favorite-regulars-featuring-mariska-hargitay-ice-t

Andrew and Vieves get stuffy in a discussion of ads featuring an assortment of teddybears and other inanimate plushies that nevertheless manage to pull on consumer heartstrings. Plus, a forgotten Spice Girl still has moves, and John Oliver picks a fight with an ATM favorite. Here a links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Genesis GV70 - Teddy bear https://youtu.be/uYuVpvA0nus?si=kp96BQv77uGF6dyC Chevy SUVs - Safe Place https://youtu.be/4dJvzqUNJog?si=er6p2wR21ugOKNVe Audi Q7 - 360 camera https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Zlb/2023-audi-q7-sight-from-every-angle-t1 Stanley Steamer https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gWyJ/stanley-steemer-teddy-bear Tide - Teddy Bear https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7trs/tide-teddy-bear Ascension St. Vincent - Heart surgery w/ Peyton Manning https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T7yu/ascension-st-vincent-teddy-bear-heart-surgery-featuring-peyton-manning Nature’s Bakery - Surgery https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bG7o/natures-bakery-fig-bar-teddy-bear Red Cross - Escape in 2 minutes https://www.ispot.tv/ad/O2V6/american-red-cross-escape-in-just-2-minutes-sound-the-alarm-save-a-life Xfinity internet - Big Teddy w/ Amy Poehler https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OrnS/xfinity-teddy-bear-1999-and-save-over-competitor-featuring-amy-poehler Revytek Fungicide https://www.ispot.tv/ad/213X/basf-theres-revytek Spectrum - SSN bear https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bHwS/spectrum-security-shield Hills Pet Nutrition - Camouflage https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fLGc/hills-pet-nutrition-hiding-in-plain-sight Dunkin - Pumpkin Spice Girl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MukMhlAcs0g John Oliver on Liberty Biberty https://latenighter.com/news/john-oliver-liberty-biberty-internet-help/

It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you know a guy with a low-rider, you must ask to borrow it for your local commercial. Plus, Andrew and Vieves are seeing double, and the God-fearing citizens of Greenfield, Wisconsin must contend with a possible interloper from Madison. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Subway - Subconscious (ft. Will Arnett) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SdFi/subway-feed-your-subconscious-eat-better-featuring-will-arnett Rula - Wrestling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVxe-chB_r8 Bounty - The Sound Of Value https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Dq2/bounty-the-sound-of-value Ikea - Low Rider https://youtu.be/Pgddvf-3WyI?si=Ykv3KZ3yYEJX9Uyq Burger King - Low Rider https://youtu.be/kV-fZ7akLCw?si=14VgJkuDvgn7Ar8S The General Insurance - Low Rider (ft. Snoop Dogg) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Zs2u/the-general-thats-low-featuring-snoop-dogg Modelo - Mark of a Fighter: Low Rider https://youtu.be/RRuXZV01sYs?si=elXJ0FB3jAlA630_ Fruit of the Loom - Casual Sportswear https://youtu.be/N5LIQ3-itLY?feature=shared Daniel’s Plumbing, Heating And Air - Driving Around https://youtu.be/rHxV_w7d2mE?si=I75I7TNfwf6isUrD Tawny, Acosta and Chapparo Injury Attorney https://youtu.be/rfMkLb7_aog?si=6T1jEoM0HN162nKc AMC Pacer: The Sandwich King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Utv8kXPUI 1972 Mercury Marquis - Cartier Jeweler Diamond Cutter https://youtu.be/8It6KFhlsBo?si=WRSAZFCkyRqz9-bp 1974 Mercury Marquis - Makeup (ft. Jennifer O’Neill) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8GOVp8dW1Y NBC NFL Kickoff Promo “Hump Day” https://youtube.com/shorts/yror3B6aG0s?si=6Su1STdIfpLWBHYl

An ad featuring a giant sandwich has Andrew and Vieves thinking about the marketing power of comedically-large heroes, grinders and submersibles. Plus, a chorus of Ad Councilors prove their superior hearing, and Andrew’s light internet stalking pays off. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Sunday Ticket: Who’s Coming Over (ft. Jason & Kylie Kelce) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SVtR/youtube-tv-nfl-sunday-ticket-whos-coming-over-featuring-jason-kelce-kylie-kelce Kalshi: Long Sub https://musebyclios.com/advertising/kalshi-explains-itself-and-serves-the-worlds-longest-sandwich/ AMC Pacer: The Sandwich King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Utv8kXPUI Tums: Lineup https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BVY4/tums-chewy-bites-lineup Nestle Crunch - Russian Sub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aQ0-gF1Sgk Highlands Appliance - Russian Sub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKQcZYTZVmI Berlitz - German Coast Guard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmOTpIVxji8 Mr. Submarine - Scotty Pippen Six Footer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40YkCQcMCpQ Jersey Mike’s: QB Danny https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SdgD/jersey-mikes-qb-danny-featuring-danny-devito-eli-manning Tubi: Funeral https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SA9f/tubi-fakin-it Gia Blakey https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/giablakey Progressive: Dr. Rick Rocket League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kETG2F2-Q Progressive: Dr. Rick Gas Stations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_vCvnO4dgw

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An all-Ad Council show yields a discussion of a Geico ad with a confusing premise, the origin story of one of the all-time greats, and a reassuring behind-the-scenes report on the Godfather of Shock Rock. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: GEICO - Shopping Cart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqvaxcRzMS0 Progressive - Hazmat https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7DoU/progressive-hazmats Progressive: After School Special https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7FJ6/progressive-direct-after-school-special Progressive: Whose Turn To Answer https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7wuw/progressive-whose-turn-to-answer Kenner M.A.S.K. Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt7DNq8UZY0 Xylophone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsfEj_7SKtQ Vibraphone (Xybraphone) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkBu7Om6Bd4 Marimba https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRJYuI8ya84 FedEx - One missed package https://youtu.be/FGLtltLOQig?si=HZnV4KEnP0rMkBRz AAA Washington: Cool Trucks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEJ4Yago95w Longhorn Steak House - Alice Cooper https://vimeo.com/26837845