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Host El Tiburon dives deep into nostalgia as he’s joined by Vince (from the Dad Level Podcast) and Retro Ryan to reminisce and rank their Top 5 favorite childhood commercials from the 1980s and 1990s. From cereal jingles to iconic toy ads, hear them laugh, debate, and share why these commercials stuck with them for decades!

📝 Episode Highlights
Opening Banter – What makes a commercial memorable?

#5 Classis Toy Ads – Energy, creativity, and childhood dreams.

#3 Iconic Snack & Cereal Jingles – Those catchy tunes you still hum!

#2 Public Service Announcements – Nostalgia with a message.

#1 Epic Fast-Food Campaigns – Why they ruled recess lunch talk.

Behind-the-Scenes Stories – Personal anecdotes and quirky memories.

Final Thoughts – How childhood ads shaped us and why nostalgia matters.

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