Épisodes

  • Episode 73 - Conversations With Legends: Director James Gartner
    Jun 9 2025
    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!
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    1 h
  • Episode 72 - Gary And Tom Go Mallin'!
    Apr 7 2025
    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!
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    47 min
  • Episode 71 - The All-Advertising Extravaganza
    Feb 2 2025
    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.
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    31 min
  • Episode 70 - Hey Lexus, Can You Make Snoop Go Away?
    Dec 16 2024
    For their annual Christmas cabin sojourn, Gary and Tom assess holiday ads, the overexposure of Snoop Dogg, inflatable yard decorations and other atrocities.
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    33 min
  • Episode 69 - OW!!! What A Cool, Hip Podcast!
    Sep 29 2024
    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!!!).
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    29 min
  • Episode 68 - A Mild Case Of Olympic Fever
    Aug 3 2024
    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.
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    35 min
  • Episode 67 - The Classic Album Showdown
    Jun 30 2024
    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.
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    57 min
  • Episode 66 - Is Bright Orange Sweat In You?
    Jun 2 2024
    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!
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    30 min