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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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00:44:43

UFO's, Flying Root Beer, and that time Malcolm...

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2025/05/20

Jeff and Chris summon the spirit of late-night paranoia, alien abduction, and 1970s cinema trauma—only to have actual cult film royalty Malcolm freaking McDowell crawl out of the Moloko Cabinet like a Droog in heat.That’s right. The Clockwork Orange legend crashes the podcast, drops Kubrick-flavored chaos, mocks Jeff’s best friend arson attempt, and gently roasts the show for being “ridiculously boring.” It's the highest honor Nice Pull! has ever received. They’ll never emotionally recover.But

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00:44:14

Molten Projectors, a “Pretty Sneaky Sis,” and the...

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2025/05/09

Episode 58 is a red-hot blast of overheated projectors, childhood propaganda films, and board games that taught us nothing but trust issues. Jeff flashes back to I Am Joe’s Heart, a short film that accidentally invented medical anxiety in children, while Chris relives the sweaty pressure of threading a film strip like a bomb tech in a polyester vest. The boys debate whether Mouse Trap was a game or just an elaborate toy-based lie, and they revisit educational films that showed real lung removals to

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00:39:42

Death Row Daiquiris, FM Braces, and that time Danny...

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2025/04/30

In a twist no one saw coming—mainly because no one thoughtto ask—Episode 57 delivers a new first in AI scoring that’s soinconceivable, Chris uses the “H” word. But that’s just the hors d'oeuvre. The real entrée? A forensic look at The Piña Colada Song, revealing a couple so emotionally constipated they need print classifieds to cheat on each other—only to accidentally fall in love again through mutual infidelity and tropical cocktails. Marriage: solved.But wait, there’s a side of Bonaduce. Yes,

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00:46:19

Suicidal Ponies, Female Vigilantes, and the 70s Song...

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2025/04/25

Brace yourselves, vinyl survivors, for a sentimental sucker punch wrapped in polyester and sealed with a tear-stained K-Tel sticker. This week, Jeff and Chris go deep into a genre of music best described as “AM Gold Meltdown”: overwrought epics where ghost horses roam the plains of confusion, dads are emotionally unavailable and terrible at parenting, and Southern justice is dealt out by corrupt judges and armed siblings with boundary issues. These are the songs your parents slow-danced to while

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00:45:05

Metric Mayhem, Big League Trauma, and Jeff's Secret...

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2025/04/15

This week on Nice Pull!, Jeff and Chris stumble on a metric system PSA that begged America to take 10 minutes and just learn what a goddamn gram is. From there, it’s a chaotic spiral into shredded gum-based nightmares and the slow, sad death of Encyclopedia Britannica as it got body-slammed by the Internet.Along the way, you’ll learn how Jeff lost his heart in a library, why candy manufacturers were hellbent on turning kids into tiny tobacco addicts, and which forgotten teen idol accidentally handed

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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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