Gary and Tom assess Starbucks' daily affirmations, an egregious Bosch tagline, recycling scams, the weirdness of "Piano Man" lyrics, Facebook Marketplace and loathsome men at health clubs.

Tom & Gary assess a new round of advertising fails and offer a plethora of ways they might improve upon them. Plus an epic viewer mail from a special listener.

He's one of the most renowned commercial directors of our time. He's directed a Hollywood feature with Jerry Bruckheimer. Now (for some reason) he's stooped to appear on our pod. Jim talks about his career, how to talk to actors, overcoming the anxiety of shoot day, how directing commercials differs from features and a whole lot more. Plus -- gastrointestinal distress!

In a freeform jazz exploration of an episode, we head to the mall to assess the state of the American mall, and America in general. Our conclusion: America likes hoodies and buns. Plus: the great bidet debate!

Getting back to their ad roots, Tom and Gary assess Super Bowl teasers, the ongoing overexposure of Snoop Dogg, Publicis deep-sixing the Burnett name, and the circular firing squad of hospitality brands.

For their annual Christmas cabin sojourn, Gary and Tom assess holiday ads, the overexposure of Snoop Dogg, inflatable yard decorations and other atrocities.

Tom and Gary assess NFL Rings of Honor, the pointlessness of handkerchiefs, serial throat-clearers, ads whose creatives are probably a-holes, and why you can't trust people with two first names (OW!!!). Plus a special guest appearance by Gary's pug George (OW!!!).

Gary and Tom assess the Olympics, including the opening ceremonies, Snoop Dogg, the ads and other bafflements. Plus another excellent viewer mail from devoted listener #1 Ellie.

In a very special pod, Gary and Tom assess an album by the other's favorite artist: "Brain Salad Surgery" by Emerson Lake & Palmer, and "Tunnel of Love" by Bruce Springsteen.

Gary and Tom are back with a plethora of ad embarrassments, including Gatorade's resurrecting an off-putting campaign, Apple's rage-inducing new spot, and more nouns as verbs. Plus an album challenge and a viewer text!