126 - Infomercials Are Just Coco Melon for Adults

Grab your credit cards and act now—this deal won’t last forever! This week, we’re taking a nostalgic deep dive into the golden era of infomercials. From the Magic Bullet’s chaotic breakfast parties to Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty, we’re reliving the most iconic TV sales pitches of all time. We also discuss the wonders of Wen Shampoo, the absolutely disgusting Ped Egg, the Topsy Turvy tomato planter, and the OG mineral makeup craze with BareMinerals. And, of course, no infomercial conversation is complete without the legendary daddy Billy Mays. But wait, there’s more! Tune in now—operators are standing by.Get Merch: campcounselorspodcast.com/merchWant BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON! ➜ This episode is sponsored by ZocDoc. ➜ This episode is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. Try it today at Progressive.comCheck out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories!Sources:➜ Ben Hooper. “Watch: Vienna’s Vegetable Orchestra Earns World Record by Playing with Food.” UPI, UPI, 5 Mar. 2025.➜ Ben Hooper. “Pokémon-Shaped Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Sells for $87,840.” UPI, UPI, 6 Mar. 2025.➜ James Robson. “This Wild Ancient Version of Soccer Has Rules like ‘no Murder’ and Is Still Being Played Today.” AP News, Aciated Press, 7 Mar. 2025.Camp Songs:Spotify PlaylistYouTube PlaylistSammich's Secret MixtapeSocial Media:Camp Counselors TikTokCamp Counselors InstagramCamp Counselors FacebookCamp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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