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It’s been a tough couple of weeks in the world of Call Now, but the boys are happy to return you to your regularly scheduled programming! Come along and spend a little under 21 days going from sagging to bragging and focus on a few things other than John Abdo’s proximity to his demonstrators. And to make sure they had appropriate levels of specificity, the boys called in the the Trainer to the Trainers ® himself - Mr. Tom Purvis! Check out Tom’s heroic return to Call Now as he explains what this “machine” is actually (allegedly) trying to do, how he keeps his buns in such incredible shape and also presides over the Ronnies! This episode may not, technically be a swift lift, but it is definitely bunbelievable and will have you wearing that dress you bought two years ago in no time!

(Note: this episode was recorded July 27, 2021, prior to the passing of Ron Popeil)

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Last week when they heard the news, the boys gave you their thoughts and reactions in the moment, hours after learning of the passing of Ron Popeil. Now, they do their best to pay homage, and their proper respects, to Papa Ron. They celebrate the King of the Infomercial and dig into what made Ron's Ronness so singular and take a tour through the incredibly diverse array of inventions he developed and marketed for the past half century-plus. 

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In the immediate wake of the news of the passing of Ron Popeil, Dan, Dave and Mark hop on to share some quick thoughts on what Ron has meant to them, his unparalleled impacts on direct marketing, product pitching and infomercials. 

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Dan, Dave and Mark are feeling the power of compression and getting tighter than ever. Forget all that nonsense about how to get in shape - there's only one part of the anatomy that really matters and John Abdo is going to make sure you don't focus anywhere else! Watch along with the boys as they keep their eyes on John (and his wandering hands) and try to figure out who this is for, how to handle catching a couple in the throws of a passionate workout, and what's really on Abdo's mind that made this happen.

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It must be Christmas in July because Janta Clause is coming to Call Now town! The boys had the chance to speak with legendary Pitchman, and Call Now Hall of Famer, Jan Muller! If you’ve made it this far in the copy then we can safely assume you love the PaintStick episode (you’re very smart), same for our 25th Episode Pitch People discussion (you’re also incredibly good-looking) and three-fold for our conversation with Stan Jacobs (check please). Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Jan the man and the four-plus decades he’s spent letting people know all the ways they can mix things up at home. Find out how he made his way from bus tickets to the fair, to driving a family caravan nationwide pitch tour (Great Dane included), all the way to his current seat at the top of Blender Mountain as the on-air face of the Vitamix. As a special bonus - Jan and the boys play a little infomercial history trivia!

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3..2..1…lift off! Dan, Dave and Mark are blasting deep into stains and fabrics, discussing domestic and foreign policy and doing their best to weather another spin cycle with the Sputnik! John and Terry are as waxed, vaxxed and relaxed as ever and helping the boys cut their #laundrytime with a host of characters and shine some light on life’s most personal questions. And just in case you've ever questioned the nature of your reality, you'll feel very comfortable with the number of creative scenarios, locations, names and opportunities that could have taken the Sputnik all the way to the moon! (Special set of shout outs this week: @AaronLewisMusic, #divorceddads, #onetwopunch, @ColdPlay)

Full Infomercial: Sputnik Cleaning Machine

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It’s Been a While since they’ve had a good ol’ fashioned Watch Party, but Dan, Dave and Mark are feeling pretty Lit and do not want to throw out their airwalks just because they’re a little Staind. They’re making their lists now, because it will be Christmas Eve 6 months from now, and they’re already feeling the pressure of learning a new way to get clean with legendary Pitchman John Parkin. It’s easy to Slide into the trap of being a Jumper to conclusions, but avoiding Third Eye Blindness will keep your Iris on the prize! And don’t miss a special BONUS guest appearance from nationally beloved, syndicated drive-time DJs from the “Cave Sondrini and The Bad Dog Morning Show” for your chance to win a “A Place in the Sun” skateboard!

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Full Infomercial: Sputnik Cleaning Machine

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Let’s play a quick game of “Pretend You Can’t Read the Title” and try to figure out just who the boys have the pleasure of speaking with this week! Hint #1: What do infomercial legends, and Call Now Hall of Famers, Joe Fowler, Jan Muller, Nancy Nelson, Arnold Morris and Cathy Mitchell all have in common? Great hair? (Yes, but no). Incredible energy and passion? (Sure, but not the answer we’re driving at). Ok, Hint #2: Do you ever get the feeling that you’re about to speak with a documentarian, but in reality you’ve unwittingly stumbled into speaking with one of the most well-known, well-respected and influential infomercial producers in the history of the medium? (Not the most broadly relatable hint, but you know where we’re headed). Last chance! Hint #3: Name the writer, director, producer and editor of the only feature film discussed at length during the 25th Episode of Call Now! If you haven’t guessed yet, go ahead and read the title and enjoy the boys’ conversation with Stan Jacobs and get a first class education on infomercial production, the product path to the small screen, and (most importantly) the incredible pitch personalities that make it all come together!

Please join us in thanking, and supporting, Stan and check out the full film on Vimeo!

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Dan, Dave and Mark have seen the light and are on bended knee at the alter of Father Ron. Please join the boys, grab a pew and listen as Brother Arnold preaches the good gospel of the Full Tang and reads passages from the book of Surgical Steel, Father Ron’s homily espouses the creation myth of the Showtime Knife and bear witness to sisters Shannon and The Other One prepare the gifts for the delivery of the sacrament. The Church of Ronco knows how difficult of a moral quandy it can be to choose your blade, but open your heart to the possibility of being very surprised by the feeling of buying lunch. Slice be with you. And with your flatware.

Full Infomercial: Ronco Showtime Six Star Knives

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Dan, Dave and Mark have arrived at the cutting edge of kitchen excellence and jumping in to a full on family reunion! Ron is back, so is his cousin Arnold, his daughter Shannon and his other daughter Lauren - the whole famn damily has their aprons on and trying to give away as many implements of culinary destruction as possible! The boys fall under Ron’s spell momentarily but never forget the magic of Arnold and all of the wisdom he possesses. Some special guest appearances including a couple of very well known thespians who can definitely stand the HEAT in the kitchen.

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Full Infomercial: Ronco Showtime Six Star Knives

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