The show that lifts the lid on advertising, spin and marketing. Join host Wil Anderson, stalwarts Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft and other advertising industry experts to unpick the ways we're all bought and sold.
Where to Watch Gruen • Season 8
10 Episodes
Defence Forces / Sex Toys
E1
Defence Forces / Sex ToysWill Top Gun: Maverick (2022) put military recruitment in cruise control? How does ASIO sell the spy life? Sex toys have a new vibe. Wil Anderson, Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft are joined by Dee Madigan and Karen Ferry.
Service Stations / Domestic Violence
E2
Service Stations / Domestic ViolenceHow servos pump us full of ads. The Pitch asks if it's OK to lie to kids. A look at the latest campaign to stop violence against women. Adam Ferrier, Annie O'Rourke and Cam O'Keefe join Wil Anderson and Russel Howcroft.
Underwear / Hardware Stores
E3
Underwear / Hardware StoresHow do modern briefs brands sell to you? The other hardware store declares war on the other, other hardware store. Wil Anderson and Todd Sampson are joined by Dee Madigan, Priya Patel and Christina Aventi.
Pet Food / Museum of Old and New Art
E4
Pet Food / Museum of Old and New ArtPet food goes gourmet. We'll roll up a newspaper and bop advertisers on the nose. Our 1-star show asks if bad reviews can sell a product. Adam Ferrier, Karen Ferry and Lauren Zonfrillo join Wil Anderson and Todd Sampson.
ABC / Disinfectants
E5
ABC / DisinfectantsWe celebrate Aunty's 90th with a look back at how the ABC sells the ABC. Are we ready to wash our hands of germaphobe brands? Dee Madigan, Sunita Gloster and Priya Patel join Wil Anderson and Todd Sampson.
Cruising / Meal Kits
E6
Cruising / Meal KitsWe peer through the porthole as the cruise industry hits the high seas and discuss how meal kits and grocery apps have doorbells ringing. Karen Ferry and Emily Taylor join Wil Anderson, Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft.
Real Estate & Football World Cup
E7
Real Estate & Football World CupThe real estate industry is open for inspection, but selling 'The Great Australian Dream' is an advertising nightmare; sport tries to give offside brands a clean sheet.
Spills, Thrills, Brand Shills & Bunnings
E8
Spills, Thrills, Brand Shills & BunningsOn the thrilling season finale for Gruen: Spills, Thrills, Brand Shills and of course, Puppet Wils. Bunnings will be watching. Will you?
Real Estate
E9
Real EstateThe real estate industry is open for inspection. Is selling The Great Australian Dream an advertising nightmare? Plus can sport give offside brands a clean sheet? Wil, Todd and Russel join Lauren Zonfrillo and Liana Rossi.
Finale
E10
FinaleOn the thrilling season finale for Gruen: Spills, Thrills, Brand Shills and of course, Puppet Wils. Bunnings will be watching. Will you? Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Camey O'Keefe and Christina Aventi.
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