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’s Lottery - Ranch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjxC2llA3Cg

Zaxby’s Chicken - Awkward Handshakes

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Z3s7/zaxbys-southern-tlc-chicken-sandwich-awkward-greeting

ESPN Fantasy Football - Awkward Exchange

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/13TQ/espn-fantasy-football-awkward-exchange

Hotels.com - Awkward Moment

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7lDw/hotels-com-awkward-moment

Sears - Dinner Party

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7UVZ/sears-dinner-party

Miele - Dinner Party

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-HpYg6SWmg

Mountain Dew - Barefoot Feeling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCd7KjuBPbw

WHYT Radio (Detroit) - Snakes (ft. Bruce Campbell)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6uNuQIPDMs

Setapp - Fear of Snakes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKacO6Jj7z4

Progressive - Replay: Spiders

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2ZXw/progressive-what-really-happened-replay-spiders

Orkin: Sleeping

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IWyD/orkin-home-is-where-the-spiders-arent

Geico - Caveman: Stand-up

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fOBD/geico-caveman-stand-up

Summer’s Eve Shower Gel - Shower

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7czw/summers-eve-shower

AM/PM: Dogs Out Of Beer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt-E6RHIIJk

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-kevin-hart

GoodnessKNOWS - Tryouts

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AmNI/goodnessknows-try-acting

Dunkin’ - Acting excercises

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6wQe/dunkin-dunkings-munchkins-skewer-acting-lessons-featuring-ben-affleck-matt-damon

Allstate - Accident forgiveness

https://youtu.be/XhbH8VprK7Q?si=Z9VD6BbXE_h9C5iV

Strongbow - Actor

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A6Cr/strongbow-cherry-blossom-acting-featuring-patrick-stewart

Strongbow - Impressive Flavors

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AN9r/strongbow-hard-cider-impressive-flavors-feat-patrick-stewart

Sonic - Terry Crews School of Acting for Athletes

https://youtu.be/qY_ZZrjqdt8?si=lkrfUzUsze6VHxma

Michael Taaffe - Texas Longhorns

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPPRHUzkoad/

Hulu+ Live TV - DK Metcalf & Charlie Day

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fIpI/hulu-live-tv-acting-academy-featuring-dk-metcalf-charlie-day

Nissan - Heisman House acting school

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7N01/nissan-heisman-house-acting-class-featuring-robert-griffin-iii

Footlocker - Bad Acting

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7w7P/foot-locker-bad-acting-sweater-featuring-victor-cruz

Free Credit Report - Used Car

https://youtu.be/tloVHJtrJ_k?si=RDPAX58vEjcjL8Su&t=55

Interview with David Mullenfeld who wrote the jingle

https://feeds.libsyn.com/478344/website/episode-1675-the-man-behind-the-music

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 Strata Elite - Points

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BM8y/citi-strata-elite-savvy-mom-featuring-kristen-bell

Wonderful pistachios - Liliputians

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BVUC/wonderful-pistachios-lilliputians

Breath Right - Strip

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Oa9_/breathe-right-strip-on-all-by-myself

Butterfinger - Case 167

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TjQW/butterfinger-butterfinger-investigators-case-no-167-pirates

Wyndham Worldwide - World’s Greatest Aunt

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T8dt/wyndham-worldwide-worlds-greatest-aunt

AT&T Business - The Office

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BBp4/at-and-t-business-super-safe-featuring-angela-kinsey-oscar-nuez-craig-robinson-creed-bratton

Fuccillo Kia of Schenectady

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n8sDxfwER0

Uber Eats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_7TkqLACyY

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-explain-how-to-get-the-new-iphone-17-on-us-30s/

T-Mobile - Jeff Bridges and Zoe Saldana (Version 2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbcVI_uyCSU

Progressive - “Vacation”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Bnni/progressive-vacation

Progressive - Dr. Rick (Grocery Store, Coffeeshop, Restaurant)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ByM0/progressive-dr-rick-young-homeowners

Capitol One - “The Capitol One Guy Sighting”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f76g/capital-one-cafe-spotting

Geico - “Crossword”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ByFV/geico-auto-insurance-crossword

CLEP (College Level Examination Program) PSA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F02IMkpsAA

Progressive - Bad Listener

https://youtu.be/1XvYkDq-3o0?si=mkUxpwGZz9aQCPbs

Wawa 50th Anniversary Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bar0bnGtnM0

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

Bud Light - Lazy Job Interview

https://youtu.be/-BesTv5qQsk?si=3yB6lA1O_2BlrS8-

Austin Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric

https://youtu.be/40q2HRVz4Zw?si=VluE2zSlsoD7WHZT

Old Spice - Five Year Plan - Job Interview

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ADjH/old-spice-smell-em-five-year-plan

Commodore 64 Commercial - Job Interview (November 20, 1983)

https://youtu.be/Yhof9VyrFuA?si=m5bnuBKmrAbC5cLx

Pardons Direct - Job Interview

https://youtu.be/n_ynlcjdqj0?si=YZccPNaNLhke-Vq2

Tide Stick - Talking Stain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocurs9KLC0Q

Haverty’s - Job Interview

https://youtu.be/fK3tPcfZ3aY?si=e4u6zSLBfw5RLCC9

Morgan & Morgan - Bouncer

https://youtu.be/iDM5Hcd1lhU?si=pIFkEGUEBI0ST5sd

Honeycomb - A Big Bing Bite

https://youtu.be/N75uiGlvIbI?si=F29lBu4W0Zq0m6jC

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-FvhOGbHi

Walmart - Paris Hilton

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6zSQ/walmart-the-mother-of-all-savings-memberships-featuring-paris-hilton-tia-mowry

Chicken of the Sea - Jessica Simpson

https://youtu.be/1CRAoumL61c?si=qnvBZjICWyNg-pvD

Nintendo Switch - Christina Aguilera

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qmp9/nintendo-christina-aguilera-and-her-family-make-memories

Navy Federal - Wedding

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BZUv/navy-federal-credit-union-wedding

Navy Federal - The Talk

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B1H1/navy-federal-credit-union-the-talk

Navy Federal - Family History

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B1Hz/navy-federal-credit-union-family-history

M&Ms: Eating Your Own Kind (ft. Patrick Warburton)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NofJZ3KSTGw

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

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Bf51/state-farm-trainor-featuring-patrick-mahomes-and-meghan-trainor

Xfinity - Owen Wilson & Vince Vaugn

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BBo5/xfinity-imagine-that-sports-are-better-with-xfinity-featuring-vince-vaughn-owen-wilson

FOX NFL - Tom Brady

https://youtu.be/KffXrGVAU0w?si=tbFxKQzAAcyI_8nV

Sapphire Reserve - Ben Stiller Family

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BISw/chase-sapphire-reserve-family-featuring-ben-stiller

Sapphire Reserve - Ben Stiller Franklin

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T44O/chase-sapphire-reserve-franklin-by-ben-stiller

AT&T Wireless - Ben Stiller Bad Golf Day

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Dle/at-and-t-wireless-epic-bad-golf-day-featuring-ben-stiller

Skinny Pop - Jennifer Aniston

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T5TP/skinnypop-check-in-featuring-jennifer-aniston

Little Caesars - Deal Deal Deer

https://youtu.be/-UyOyS6yl2c?si=nH80plgaOBrgccUt&t=5

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.

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-calling-dad

Schweppes: “Like Father”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYHgmIeCnYc

Inglenook Wine: “Daddy, Apartment”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKyqIwIWevY

Paze: “Dad Purchases”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f5mR/paze-dad-purchases

Peacock TV: “Standing”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f0SG/peacock-tv-standing

Cart D’or Ice Cream - “Not Your Dad”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0EYRF9rTlA

Gambler’s Help (Melbourne): “I Had A Gambling Problem. It Was My Dad.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXO4VGtW3T4

American Family Insurance: “Dad”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xqo0fZ_B8c

Father & Son Construction: “No Job To Big No Job Too Small”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1DrvnrUY3sE

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-accent

Overstock - Accent table

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/d1oE/overstock-com-accent-table

eTrade - Accents

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AtEz/etrade-opportunity-is-everywhere-accents-feat-kevin-spacey

Capital One - Jimmy Fallon

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7Vsh/capital-one-accents-featuring-jimmy-fallon

Amazon Fire - Hell’s Kitchen British accent

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/d9LZ/amazon-fire-tv-accent-hells-kitchen

Hyundai Sonata - Boston accent

https://youtu.be/EK_yYsRibW8?si=lZlIIEvO3B8P4BsV

Mojo Australia tourism - G’Day

https://youtu.be/aXHx74zL5OY?si=oKOWcgK5dV_bP-uW

Air New Zealand - Santa’s workshop

https://youtu.be/M3Q_3a7HfA0?si=VwvEb9gdkw9JgebJ

Mr. Show pre-taped call in show

https://youtu.be/mhVbLJvYP8s?si=1cFcgjSooWBze-zc