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PODCAST

Nice Pull!

Chris Alvarez and Jeff Thill

NICE PULL! is the ultimate nostalgia-fueled showdown where two pop culture obsessives battle it out for obscure reference supremacy. Each episode dives headfirst into the glittery abyss of "70s, "80s, and "90s TV, toys, music, commercials, and cereal box lore—scoring each pull by just how deep or weird the reference goes. Expect rants, retro chaos, and the occasional appearance by Danny Bonaduce (seriously). Whether you’re a trivia tyrant or just miss the smell of a freshly cracked VHS tape, this

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00:43:49

Lightbulb Cakes, Tiger Beat Crushes, and the CIA...

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2025/04/08

Jeff and Chris go full slumber party as they deep dive into the girlhood trenches of the '70s and '80s. We're talkin’ teen idols, Easy-Bake foolery, and a board game that trains future stalkers. There's yelling, there's shame, and there's a Donny Osmond lunchbox—because of course there is.Things spiral fast as “Uniden” gets name-dropped like it's a Bond villain, fake cake gets served hotter than a super nova, and AI watches from the shadows, judging us all. There's also a heartfelt request for

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00:44:58

Frozen Dinners, Scented Seduction, and yet another...

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2025/04/04

What starts as a harmless Target run quickly spirals into full-blown madness, complete with questionable dinner options, aggressively nostalgic fashion, and a demonic giggle that would make David Lynch proud.Along the way, Chris and Jeff uncover lost relics of 70s and 80s advertising that probably should’ve stayed buried, relive personal traumas involving denim shorts and capes, and expose the deeply suspicious agenda of toy cows. Also: someone might get emotionally manipulated by perfume. Or a

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00:44:38

Talking Cars, Wonder Woman vs. Isis, and that time...

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2025/03/26

Jeff and Chris kick things off with a casual meditation on talking dune buggies, then spiral into a kaleidoscopic freakout of animated fever dreams, including sexually confused antique cars, kung-fu dogs, and post-Jaws PR rehab sharks (Jabberjaw,we're looking at you).But wait—just when your brain has almost melted, they summon Portland’s very own Sleestak, Brent Marr, a man who built a movie-quality lizard suit just to terrify elevator passengers and make Gen X dreams come true. They bond over

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00:35:16

Whisky Bottle Guitars, "Remon" Pies, and the World's...

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2025/03/20

Jeff and Chris plunge headfirst into the baffling, unhinged world of vintage commercials. From the seductive promises of Ultra Bright toothpaste (because nothing says romance like fluoride) to a deeply uncomfortable trip into a rainforest, no ad is safe from their scrutiny. They tackle everything from politically incorrect “Remons” to a deeply unsettling PSA about instant milk—because, as it turns out, you can just... add milk to milk? Who knew?Of course, no Nice Pull! episode would be complete

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00:45:14

Attack of the Red-Headed Vixens, Killer Kites, and...

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2025/03/11

Nice Pull! Episode 50 - Now With Video!Jeff and Chris are officially on camera, and the world will never be the same. In this inaugural video episode, they take a deep, ridiculous dive into the public service announcements (PSAs) that shaped (or traumatized) our childhoods. From nightmare-inducing fire prevention ads featuring seductive redheads, to cautionary tales about kite strings—yes, kite strings—they unravel the bizarre world of vintage social messaging. Also on deck: a horrifically

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01:01:39

Paul is Dead, Mr. Rogers’ Dark Secret, and that time...

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2025/03/04

Yet another auditory descent into the labyrinth of misinformation, where childhood rumors reign supreme, and logic is left crying in a corner! Chris and Jeff unearth the unhinged origins of some of history’s dumbest, most bizarre urban legends—from the infamous “Paul is Dead” debacle that had 12-year-olds playing records backward like deranged vinyl wizards, to the chilling truth (?) about Mr. Rogers’ alleged secret past. Along the way, they crack the case of “The Beaver’s” fake demise, revisit the

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57:27

The Dawn of Shopping Malls, the Mysterious Heather...

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2025/02/26

What starts as a casual discussion about malls quickly mutates into an unhinged, spiral through the sacred rituals of ‘80s adolescence. Marvel as Chris and Jeff take on the unmatched power of an Orange Julius, and undeniable importance of meeting a girl at Sam Goody. But hold on—there’s more! A deep confession about a fraudulent baptismal certificate, a wild detour into the mafia-like mysteries of mall piano stores, and Heather Thomas makes multiple appearances for reasons unclear, yet entirely

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58:04

SNL’s 50th Birthday, Celebrities we Never Knew were...

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2025/02/18

Grown men dressed as Bees, Samurai Chefs, a Church Lady, and yes, “Violins on Television.” This episode is a caffeine-fueled spiral into the history of SNL, where Jeff and Chris relive the shock, the awe, and the sheer lunacy of staying up past bedtime to witness the birth of comedic legends. They also take a hard look at the performers who shocked the world by actually being funny, get unnecessarily angry at random celebrities, and recount a totally normal story about a car, the cops, and a judge

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01:01:11

Vintage Valentine Cards, Extinct Holidays, and The...

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2025/02/11

Love is in the air, and so is the unmistakable scent of See’s Candy and bad financial decisions! In this episode, Jeff and Chris take a nostalgic deep dive into the joys (and disasters) of Valentine’s Day— from awkward gift-giving mishaps to grade-school heartbreaks over mass-produced valentines. But that’s just the beginning! The guys also reminisce about a time before ATMs, when writing a check at the grocery store was basically an honor system, and gas stations weren’t controlled by satellites

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01:00:42

Bathroom Knife Fights, Comedian Death Threats, and...

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2025/02/04

This Episodes PULLS... Dante / Annette Bening / Ricky Williams / Ferrell’s Ice Cream Parlor / Eric Karros / Tommy Chunn / Faizon Love / Anthony Ramos / Ru Paul / Ray Charles / Willem Defoe / Last Temptation of Christ / The Omen / Damien / Stephen King / Cheech and Chong / Richard Prior / Fred Burns / Jimmy Brogan / The Improv / The Comedy Store / Elf / Fridays / Eric Bishop / Jamie Foxx / Good Times / What’s Happening / Happy Days / The Doobie Brothers / Haywood Nelson / Jimmie Walker / Bobby Lee /

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55:32

Cool and Cruel Baby Names, Mysterious Houses, and Why...

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2025/01/28

This Episodes PULLS...Geoffrey the Giraffe / Toys R Us / Mr. Whipple (again) / Better Than Ezra / Moon Unit (Zappa) / Alison Morissette / Zeppelin / K-1 Speed / Trampoline Parks / Play-Doh / Socrates / Plato / Hazel (the maid) / Boy Scouts / Cub Scouts / Linda Blair / Ipecac / Velour Shirts / Parachute Pants / Linda Blair / Andy Williams / Frank Zappa / Hunter S. Thompson / New York Museum of Art / Ally Sheedy / The Breakfast Club (again) / Hi-C

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55:57

Classic Bands that Still Sound Great, Classic Bands...

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2025/01/21

This Episodes PULLS... Cheap Trick (again) / “Live at Budokan” / Robin Zander / Rick Springfield (again) / Lindsay Lohan / Mr. Potato Head / Richard Marx (again) / The Crypt Keeper / Benjamin Franklin / Frankie Valli / Disney’s Hall of Presidents / Missing Persons / Dale Bozzio / Gary Numan / Credence Clearwater Revival / John Fogerty / The Beach Boys / John Stamos / Joe Jackson / Eric Clapton / The Cars (again) / Ric Ocasek / Todd Rundgren / Benjamin Orr / Greg Hawkes / Elliot Easton / The

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54:43

Japanese Cartoons, Giant Flying Robots, and...

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2025/01/14

This Episodes Pulls...Speed Racer / Hanna Barbera / Filmation / Pulp Fiction / Burger King / Anime / Chim Chim / The Car Acrobatic Team / Racer X / Trixie / Sparky / Pops Racer / Rex Racer / The Mach 5 / The Bourne Identity (Supremacy) / Quick Draw McGraw / The Bionic Man / Ultraman / DC / Marvel / Warner Bros. / Bugs Bunny / Looney Toons / Rankin and Bass (again) / Marionation (again) / The Science Patrol / Abominable Snowman (again) / Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (again) / The Beta Capsule /

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49:21

Legendary Disc Jockey Bryan Shock Discusses The Dawn...

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2025/01/08

Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Bryan Schock / 91X / KGB / KPRI / Kiss / George Benson / Judas Priest / Tijuana (again) / Stairway to Heaven / Mad Max / “Rock of the 80s” / Rush / Sue Delany / Loverboy / Pat Benatar / Thompson Twins / Tom Petty / The Rolling Stones / The Beatles / The Sex Pistols / The Clash / Iggy Pop / Elvis Costello / Joe Jackson / Duran Duran / Culture Club / Wham / Billy Bones / The Warriors / The Baseball Furies / Scritti Politi / Haysi Fantayzee / Toto Coelo / Led...

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58:41

New Years Resolutions, The Evolution of the Ice Cream...

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2025/01/01

Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...A Christmas Carroll / Scrooge / Cat’s in the Cradle / G.I. Joe / Kung-Fu Grip / The Seven Fishes / The Muppets Christmas Carroll / Die Hard / The Sting / Robert Redford / Paul Newman / Hans Gruber / John McClain / Slurpee Cups / 7-11 / “Suicide” drinks / Carnation Frozen Malts / Sno-Cones / Hawaiian Shaved Ice / Abba Zabba / Push-ups / Fudgesicle / Ice Cream Sandwich / Ice Cream Drum Sticks / Rocket Pop / Rubber Pouch Coin Purse / Quentin Taran...

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58:06

The Dark Side of Santa, The Real Story Behind The...

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2024/12/18

Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer / Frosty the Snowman / Rankin and Bass / Marionation / The Thunderbirds / Fireball XL-5 / Gerry Anderson / Davy and Goliath / Gumby / Howdy Doody / Burgermeister Meisterburger / Heat Miser / Cold Miser / Sant Claus is Coming to Town / Fred Astaire / John Wayne / Groucho Marx / Burl Ives / Tom Selleck / Abominable Snowman / The Beatles (again) / Yellow Submarine / Harvey’s Bristol Cream / Lex Luther / Darth Vader / Buddy...

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54:53

Smokey and The Bandit, Exploding Christmas Lights,...

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2024/12/11

Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Charlie Brown / Linus (again) / Clark Griswald / Stormtrooper Armor (again) / Smokey and the Bandit / Mr. T / The A Team (again) / The Grinch / Lawn Darts (again) / The Rockford Files / Starsky and Hutch. / Huggy Bear / Angel / Near Beer / Barry White / The Clapper / Krazy Glue / Super Elastic Bubble Plastic (again) / Sham-Wow / Sasquatch / “As Seen On TV” / Oxy Clean / CVS / Rite Aid / Thigh Master / Chia Pet / Pet Rock / David Bowie

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52:05

Ring Around the Collar, Dishpan Hands, and the Most...

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2024/12/04

Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...The Split Enz / Wella Balsam / Pantene / Head and Shoulders / Prell / Breck / Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific / Clearasil / Stridex Pads / Aqua Velva / Old Spice / Dial Soap / Lava Soap / Sav-On (again) / HABA / Goodie Combs (again) / Thrifties (again) / Toni Home Permanent / Ronald McDonald / Secret Deodorant / “Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman” / Irish Spring Deodorant Soap / “Manly yes, but I like it too” / Dickies / Whisk Detergent / “...

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59:17

T.V. Catch Phrases, Commercial Jingles, and that time...

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2024/11/26

Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...“I’d like to buy the world a coke” / Hair (The Musical) / Mad Men / “My bologna has a first name” / Oscar Mayer / Shag Carpets / Wrought Iron / Wood Paneling / Hebrew National / Liverwurst / Head Cheese / Wonder Bread / “Aaaaay” / The Fonz (again) / Farah Fawcett Poster / Lynda Carter Poster / “Sit on it” / American Graffiti / The Jeffersons / Good Times / “Dyno-mite!” / Alice / “Kiss my grits” / Flo / Killer Bees (again) / Quick Sand (again) / The Manson ...

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52:49

Old School Dating, Adolescent Romance, and that time...

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2024/11/20

Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Brady Bunch (again) / Marcia Brady / Senior Prom / Junior Prom / Captain Kidd’s Seafood Galley / Richie Cunningham (again) / Greg Brady / Tim Matheson / Bill Murray / William Shatner / Yearbooks / Law and Order / Colombo (again) / Tang (again) / Bubble Up / Orange Crush / Round Table Pizza / Sadie Hawkins Dance / Homecoming Dance / Doc and Gopher / Eddie Haskell / The Comedy Store / Fame / Steven Seagal

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