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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...

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...

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 de...

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 mov...

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...

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 s...

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. Rog...

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...

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 unnecessar...

Jeff and Chris tackle the high-stakes arena of Valentine’s Day, where overpriced candy is the currency of love, and office cubicles become gladiator pits for public romantic flexing. From the horrifying reality of middle-aged men wandering into Victoria’s Secret to the lawless frontier of 80s banking, they uncover shocking truths: Was Wells Fargo just Disneyland with worse rides? Did we all just a...

Prepare for a wild ride through comedy history, high school nostalgia, and near-death experiences—both personal and comedic as Jeff and Chris welcome Dante, a veteran comedian with a resume that includes Last Comic Standing, directing movies and commercials, and winning more BET Awards than any other comic. Dante shares incredible stories about sneaking into the Comedy Store as a teen, and giving...

Ever wonder why Jennifer ruled the ‘80s like a baby-naming dictatorship? Or why Zeppelin and Shark are now roaming kindergarten classrooms? Jeff and Chris navigate the bizarre world of names—the good, the bad, and the downright WTF? Other gems from this episode include:🔥 The horrors of Cucumber Day—aka when kindergarten turned into a splatter film 🥒💥🔥 Why Gladys, Bertha, and Agatha were just b...

In this episode of NICE PULL!, Chris and Jeff delve into the strange, sometimes tragic world of aging rockstars who refuse to hang it up. From legendary frontmen still clinging to their glory days (sometimes literally) to tribute bands so good they trigger an identity crisis, the guys tackle the big question: When does a band stop being a band? Along the way, Chris shares a Costco encounter that d...

Send us a textThis 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 (agai...

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...

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 Sa...

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 Bea...

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” / Ox...

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” / I...

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 / “Dyn...

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 Haskel...

Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Charlie Brown (again) / Jack Lord / Chris Rock / Richard Nixon / Pepsi Free / The Bicentennial / The Olympics / Cole’s Carpets / Waterbed Emporium / Jerome’s / Bicentennial Quarters / The Bicentennial Minute / Walter Cronkite / Dolly Madison / Zingers / The Brady Bunch (again) / The Carpenters / Afternoon Delight / The Boston Tea Party / CB Radios / Convoy / Si...

Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Zotz candy / Newhart / Tom Poston / It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown / Linus / Lucy / Marcy / Peppermint Pattie / Charles Schultz / Sally / Bugs Bunny / Peanuts / Rerun / The Brady Bunch (again) / Porky Pig / Donald Duck / Elmer Fudd / Daffy Duck / Goofy / Pluto / Stand By Me / Fantasia / Pinocchio / Looney Tunes / Speed Racer / Scooby Doo / I Dream of Jean...

Send us a textThis Episode’s PULLS...Batman (again) / Trick or Treating / The Cake Walk / School Carnivals / Moose McGillycuddy’s / The Old Ox / Stormtrooper / George Lucas / The Empire Strikes Back / Lenny and Squiggy / Laverne and Shirley / Barney Fife / Mayberry RFD / Don Knotts / Michael McKeon / Deiter / Sprockets / The Jolly Green Giant / Darth Vader / C-3PO / Fun’n Folly / Starlog Magazine...

Send us a textThis Episode’s PULLS!Sammy Hagar (again) / The Krofft Supershow (again) / Indiana Jones / T.V. Guide/ Salvage One / Andy Griffith / Fred Sanford / Johnny Gage (again) / Roy Desoto (again) / Emergency (again) / Sanford and Son (again) / Lloyd Bridges / Sea Hunt / Quincy / Battlestar Galactica / Cylons / X-Wings / Vipers / Galactica 1980 / Kent McCord / Adam 12 (again) / R2D2 / Barry V...