Hard Sell

By Tim Bluhm, Cody Morin, Cozy Bluhm

Two friends take turns giving each other the Hard Sell on a piece of media they love - and judging the last episode's pitch.... more

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The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.

Hard Sell episodes:

January 10, 2025Episode 98 - Dreamless Solitude
After discussing the media they're excited to consume in 2025, the gang takes a deep dive into season two of Arcane, then chats through their New Year's resolutions. Cody sells Tim on four of his favorite YouTubers!
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(00:00:00) Intro: 2025 Upcoming Media
(00:16:03) Review: Arcane
(01:43:00) Middle Segment: 2025 Media Resolutions
(02:05:37) Pitch: Tour of Cody's YouTube
brutalmoose - TGI FRIDAY'S FROZEN FOODS

Technology Connections - The Antique Toaster that's Better than Yours

Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person - I Tried Making Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies, Claire Recreates

Josh Strife Hayes - Worst MMO Ever - Dungeons and Dragons Online
(02:16:17) Outro
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2h 18min
December 27, 2024 Episode 97 - 2024 Hard Sell Wrapped
For our FINAL episode of 2024, Tim and Cody review Sleep Token. Then, Tim sells Cody on season two of Arcane, and the gang talks about their podcast + media highlights of the year. Thanks for listening - we'll catch you in 2025!
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(00:00:00) Intro: Winter Traditions
(00:10:28) Review: Sleep Token
(00:46:50) Pitch: Arcane Season 2
(00:52:24) Final Segment: Hard Sell Wrapped 2024
(01:27:02) Outro
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1h 30min
December 13, 2024 Episode 96 - Pierre Can't Hang
Kyle guest stars to help Cody and Tim review Chrono Trigger! Then, Cozy uses the middle segment to chat composers, and Kyle sells Tim and Cody on Sleep Token.
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(00:00:00) Intro: Procrastinating
(00:09:36) Review: Chrono Trigger
(00:55:36) Chrono Trigger Spoilers
(02:01:25) Chrono Trigger Verdict
(02:05:03) Middle Segment: Composers
(02:17:40) Pitch: Sleep Token
(02:29:59) Outro
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2h 32min
November 29, 2024 Episode 95 - Hotel Breakfast
After the gang discusses their hotel preferences, Cody gives his review of the albums Tim pitched last week. Then, Cozy educates Tim and Cody about Netflix Games, before Cody sells Tim on Chrono Trigger!
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(00:00:00) Intro: Hotels
(00:09:57) Review: Saba - Care for Me
(00:23:16) Review: Vince Staples - Dark Times
(00:33:07) Review: Tyler, the Creator - Chromakopia
(00:50:20) Verdicts
(00:51:48) Middle Segment: Netflix Games
(01:02:49) Pitch: Chrono Trigger
(01:13:59) Outro
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1h 16min
November 15, 2024 Episode 94 - If Kids Bop Made Motown
Cody brings a blast from the past discussing video game guides from the 2000's - anyone else remember gamefaqs? Tim reviews albums by Rosalia, An Endless Sporadic, and Lawrence. Cozy shares chatGPT's incredible attempt at would you rather. And finally Tim pitches Cody on albums by Saba, Vince Staples, and Tyler, the Creator.

(00:00:00) Intro: Gaming Guides/History
(00:13:09) Review: Rosalia - El Mal Querer
(00:25:32) Review: An Endless Sporadic - Self-Titled
(00:32:06) Review: An Endless Sporadic - Magic Machine
(00:43:03) Review: Lawrence - Family Business
(00:53:33) Verdict
(00:58:38) Middle Segment - ChatGPT takes a stab at Would You Rather
(01:15:06) Pitch: Care for Me - Saba, Dark Times - Vince Staples, Chromakopia - Tyler, The Creator
(01:26:14) Outro
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1h 28min
November 01, 2024 Episode 93 - Bug with a Dumpy
After Tim waxes poetic about the Yankees' first World Series appearance in 15 years, Cody gives his verdict on Scavenger's Reign! Then, the crew discusses Disney Storyliving before Cody sells Tim on four albums: Lawrence - Family Business, An Endless Sporadic - Self Titled and Magic Machine, Rosalia - El Mal Querer

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(00:00:00) Intro: Yankees World Series
(00:05:46) Review: Scavenger's Reign
(00:29:51) Spoiler Zone - Scavenger's Reign
(01:07:15) Verdict
(01:09:49) Middle Segment: Storyliving by Disney
(01:25:58) Pitch: Lawrence - Family Business, An Endless Sporadic - Self Titled and Magic Machine, Rosalia - El Mal Querer
(01:39:06) Outro
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1h 41min
October 18, 2024 Episode 92 - Spooky Season!
Boo! After Tim gives his take on Undertale, Cozy updates the gang on her horror movie watch list! Then, Tim sells Cody on Scavenger's Reign!

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Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Intro: Evil Play-throughs in Video Games
(00:08:26) Review: Undertale
(00:18:21) Undertale Spoilers
(00:24:16) Spoilers Over
(01:09:00) Middle Segment - Horror Movie List Finale
(01:23:33) Pitch: Scavenger's Reign
(01:31:58) Outro
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1h 34min
October 04, 2024 Tim and Kyle Review Baldur's Gate III
This week, in lieu of a regular episode of Hard Sell - please enjoy Tim and Kyle's deep dive into everything Baldur's Gate III! The duo recap their experience streaming the game and discuss who the REAL main character is. We'll be back with a regular episode + Tim's review of Undertale in two weeks!

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1h 55min
September 20, 2024 Episode 91 - Keep an Eye Out for Carrie
After the gang discusses their favorite Super Bowl halftime shows, Cody gives his review of Oppenheimer! Then, Cozy talks about sitcoms and Cody sells Tim on Undertale!

Special note: the next episode will be Tim and Kyle's review of Baldur's Gate III! Hard Sell will return with Tim's review of Undertale on October 18. See you then!

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Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Intro: Super Bowl Half Time Shows
(00:05:30) Review: Oppenheimer
(00:51:19) Middle Segment: Sitcoms
(01:09:47) Pitch: Undertale
(01:17:26) Outro and Announcements
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1h 26min
September 06, 2024 Episode 90 - Terrible Mouthfeel
Tim and Cody wax about the newest World of Warcraft expansion before everyone gives their take on Equilibrium! Then, Cozy shares a new middle segment mini-sodes before Tim sells Cody on Oppenheimer!
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Intro: The War Within
(00:13:04) Review: Equilibrium
(01:02:37) Middle Segment: Mini-Sodes: Commuting, Review of Bodkin and Paper Trail, Palia Update
(01:20:20) Pitch: Oppenheimer
(01:26:20) Outro
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1h 28min

FAQs about Hard Sell:

How many episodes does Hard Sell have?

The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.