Gruen

- Season 8

(2022)

Before the ballots are cast, Wil Anderson, Todd Sampson, Russel Howcroft and a panel of insiders explore all the tricks of the trail, telly and TikTok that politicians use to snag the vote.

The major parties are on the attack but can you trust them? Can the PM change his perception? And can a great ground game make up ground. Wil Anderson and Todd Sampson join Lenda Oshalem, Sally Branson and Toby Ralph.

Will Top Gun 2 put military recruitment in cruise control? How does ASIO sell the spy life? And sex toys have a new vibe. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Dee Madigan and Karen Ferry.

How the servo pumps us full of ads. The Pitch asks if it's okay to lie to kids. Plus a look at the latest campaign to stop violence against women. Wil and Russel are joined by Adam Ferrier, Annie O'Rourke, and Camey O'Keefe.

How do modern briefs brands sell to you? Plus the other hardware store declares war on the other, other hardware store. Wil and Todd are joined by Dee Madigan, Priya Patel and Christina Aventi.

Pet food is going gourmet. We'll roll up a newspaper and bop advertisers on the nose. And can bad reviews sell a product? Find out on our 1-star show. Wil and Todd are joined by Adam Ferrier, Karen Ferry and Lauren Zonfrillo.

We 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? Find out on our super hygienic show. Wil and Todd join Dee Madigan, Sunita Gloster and Priya Patel.

We peer through the porthole as the cruise industry hits the high seas again. Plus meal kits and grocery apps have doorbells ringing in the race to your front door. Wil, Todd and Russel join Karen Ferry and Emily Taylor.

The 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.

On 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.