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Ad WizardsInsurance Commercials: Eagle Man / Survival Insurance / DashersToday on the pod Land and Aviva discuss insurance ads. They chat about a giant male eagle laying eggs, Scientology, and why the Geico Lizard is from the UK (despite England not being the most tropical of climates). Also as a fun bonus, they lend some helpful tips on how to find your way out of a paper bag.Survival Insurance: https://youtu.be/FUd8MTsZqFYDashers: https://youtu.be/g3EYHnDxUMQEagle Man: https://youtu.be/O4-e4nlfdRIEagle Woman: https://youtu.be/85QSEzyw7RY2021-07-0229 minAd WizardsSkip-It, Crocodile Mile, Don't Wake Daddy, Baby Born, & More Kids Commercials!Aviva and Land share the most unforgettable commercials from their childhood, and maybe yours too (If you happened to be a kid at exactly the same time as either of them, in the United States, in a similar target market, depending on the region). We talk about dolls that poop, dogs that poop puppies, a waterslide with a bump, tying a lemon to your ankle, and the very best thing of all, counters. And do we talk about the type of counter that counts, or like, a marble counter? Listen to find out!Commercials...2021-06-1751 minAd WizardsMiller Lite "Tastes Great, Less Filling" / Crazy Bruce's LiquorsWe've all had Miller Lite, and can agree that it's one of the most delicious hoppy nectars here on G-d's green earth. But what we can't agree on, is whether the best part about Miller Lite is if it tastes great, or if it's less filling. Both things are huge benefits about the drink, and it's almost impossible to decide. We also talk about Siskel & Ebert, Orson Welles, Rodney Dangerfield, aluminum siding, and our main man Crazy Bruce with comedian Scott Simpson (California Kings Podcast).Commercials discussed:1983 - Miller Lite - Tastes Great vs...2021-06-031h 04Ad WizardsDuracell's "The Puttermans" / Battery Bill with George ChenDuracell's creepy and disturbing battery-powered family The Puttermans make their way back into our consciousness, along with local Hawaiian commercial "Battery Bill". The Ad Wizards discuss these commercials and more with friend of the show George Chen (Sup Doc podcast).Link to commercials:Puttermans - Backyard Barbecue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFq6CCLRCQIPuttermans - Porch Date https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx_OQTz4qE0Puttermans - Dancing Grandma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jojrh08j-AEPuttermans - Interesting Pie ce...2021-05-2051 minAd WizardsPure Moods / Living In The 90's & Other CD Compilation Ads With Kate ElstonIt's 4AM in 1998. You're in a sort of half-awake half-asleep state when Enigma's "Return To Innocence" starts playing from your TV. Why is this song playing? Why did you forget to turn off your TV? What "mood" does this CD represent exactly? We talk about this and other CD compilation commercials with the hilarious Kate Elston (Newsbroke, Vicious Cycle Podcast)!2021-05-0659 minAd WizardsThe Noid / The Hamburglar with George Sukara & Pons Maar (AKA The Voice Of The Noid!)This is an episode you don't want to avoid, because today on Ad Wizards we're talkin' The Noid. For those of you who don't know, The Noid is a "man" dressed as a rabbit who tries to ruin pizzas. Why does he do this? Is he okay? We ask these questions and more alongside our friend George Sukara and the voice of The Noid himself, Pons Maar! Other topics of discussion include The Hamburglar, Cookie Crook, and large infants.The Noid "Pizza Crusher": https://youtu.be/_sBC48dZNXsThe Hamburglar "McDonaldland Court"...2021-04-291h 03Ad WizardsEducation Connection / FreeCreditReport.com with Eric VioletteThe Ad Wizards discuss musical ads, and chat with Eric Violette, the actor who played the lead singer of the Free Credit Report band. They also cover the Education Connection commercial, and discuss how birds are the jingle writers of the nature world. 2021-04-081h 02Ad WizardsMattress Ranch / Comfort King / Purple with Clara PlutonA dancing man in a Spongebob tie, a sentient mattress that enjoys crushing peoples' bones, and family of Sasquatch's who live in the woods. What do these things have in common? They're all in the mattress commercials we discuss in this week's episode, featuring Clara Pluton!2021-04-0154 minAd WizardsBagel Bites / Chow Daddy with Mikey WalzYou can have them in the morning, in the evening, and even at suppertime. But isn't suppertime in the evening? And what about lunch? In today's episode, Aviva and Land discuss the enduring legacy of Bagel Bites with son-of-a-jingle-man & comedian Mikey Walz. They also cover other topics such as the Boston PSA Chow Daddy, Tony Hawk, and Shamu.2021-03-2556 minAd WizardsCal Worthington / Mazda "Zoom Zoom" with Dan Sukara & Micah KantersWelcome to Ad Wizards, the podcast about commercials. For our inaugural episode, we discuss some of our favorite car commercials, including So-Cal icon Cal Worthington (and his dog Spot) as well as Mazda's Zoom Zoom campaign. We're joined by special guests Dan Sukara (who dressed up as Cal for Halloween) & Micah Kanters, the child (now adult) who whispered "Zoom Zoom" in the Mazda commercials. 2021-03-1358 min
STAB!STAB! 119 - On Golden PondIt’s often difficult to hold back our appreciations. When you see a special, one of a kind talent, you want to burst! To gush all over, showering them with your love. STAB! Is like that. On this very special, sopping wet episode of STAB!, host John Ross asks guests Aviva Siegel, Land Smith-Abbinante and Jesse … Continue reading »2018-02-1233 min