After These Messages Podcast

If the ad campaigns for streaming services are any guide, everybody wants stools! Andrew and Vieves look at ads that are all about the stall. Plus, one Ad Councilor has had it with hot Santas, and he's not going to take it anymore! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Peacock - The Best Seat In The House https://youtu.be/s_ACwZdDBxM?si=FDBUk33LU05rB-oA Pluto TV - Bathroom https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tOER/pluto-tv-bathroom Hulu - Never Upgrade To 3-Ply https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dxAZ/hulu-never-upgrade-to-3-ply-featuring-sarah-silverman-song-by-dillon-francis-jarina-de-marco Le Trefle - Emma (French) https://youtu.be/1oC9HZdHSu8?si=vGqrJR9Cmqd0qLLv Andex - Get Comfortable: The Office https://youtu.be/T5_lU6gkofo?si=Cc_adWgb5iZitvId Fox Sports Espanol - Toilet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0jFY6_W4fw Umbro - Toilet Paper https://youtu.be/fpJHbb-OLzg?si=BCGgXV0q9VVvt4zr Entyvio - Toilet https://youtu.be/jsvmvaKBDso?si=QC_Jx1d_QHE2zetR Target - Hot Santa https://www.ispot.t

A familiar figure from children’s fiction inspires Vieves to look for commercials featuring literary icons. From Mr. Darcy selling beer to Captain Ahab selling car insurance, it’s an English major’s fever dream. Plus, Coca Cola ruins Christmas. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Etsy - Waldo https://youtu.be/5CNd2DFWLv8?si=ufbCxhE3G_EonA5q LIttle Caesars - Save like Scrooge https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qsoW/little-caesars-pizza-hot-n-ready-slices-n-stix-save-like-scrooge Mercedes Benz - Ebenezer https://www.ispot.tv/ad/q_lj/2022-mercedes-benz-eqs-holidays-scrooge-t1 Heineken - Pride & Prejudice https://youtu.be/Z3qSBOL0uOk?si=Gyk1zjgO1I8kEQ_9 BPA Appliance Efficiency - The Case of the Blue Clue https://youtu.be/jMOReJ8VQgM?si=BeHXCtdMEla_I0V2 American Dental Association - Don Quixote https://youtu.be/uQAjZCAvczE?si=y-MVfv3GA0Q7YyK6&t=11 Kentucky Fried Chicken - Tom Sawyer https://youtu.be/x-GLhcFocQI?si=917QvYbatPiLqibu Alka Seltzer - Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde https://

With Turkey Day just around the corner, Andrew and Vieves look at commercials for the foods without which no Thanksgiving meal would be complete. From judgy ghost Pilgrims to the simmering resentment of the Manning brothers, everybody gets stuffed! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Butterball Turkey (1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPGEjmnyLKI Cadbury Smash Mashed Potatoes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D62EIS4FhJ0 Stovetop Stuffing (1984) https://youtu.be/qV-_XBoesYA?si=-HX0bxxI1AyzkAON Kraft Miracle Whip - Holiday Mold https://youtu.be/ONoDHL7vzQw?si=F8uttJytQvVqrVTq McDonalds Holiday McNuggets w/ Cranberry Sauce https://youtu.be/gnFAcLcMPbg?si=Xxp0UP1hTSgCKRT5&t=247 Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup: Green Bean Casserole https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2yVH/campbells-soup-cream-of-mushroom-green-bean-casserole-she-is-great King’s Hawaiian Rolls - Slider Sunday (ft. Eli and Peyton Manning) https://youtu.be/9agzPlbwGQU?si=Inxk9JYPsPxQyffp Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (19

Vieves takes a confusing journey into social media where she discovers a top-shelf parody in service of appliance marketing. But the real headline is the bounty of great content sent in by the Ad Council, from a Monkee-driven cross promo to a chocolatier’s humiliating admission. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Curry’s Air Fryer: American Psycho https://www.tiktok.com/@currys/video/7435239059892473120 American Psycho Business Card Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4UQf7zb3Pk Opzelura: Big Media Moments: Celebrate https://www.ispot.tv/ad/684k/opzelura-big-media-moments-celebrate Blue Star Counterfeit Diamond Rings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gSvRosTq_k Monkees Nerf Ball Kool-Aid Commercial https://youtu.be/34RZOTtlvkM?si=27pjIR9DkXe9ayDV Lindt Chocolate https://youtu.be/cFB0XBV6JdU?si=_uZK3rgjnukqhuj0 Santa Fe Railroad Commercials Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR4Pl4hOB139uEosndclKOCJEssHCMF2G Amtrak Commercials Playlist https://www.you

Thanks to guest producer Gus, Andrew and Vieves look at the time-honored trope of blind taste tests in commercials. Plus, Vieves shares a few gems she saw in the wild, and a vintage Sears ad gets the dramatic reading it deserves. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Pepsi Challenge https://youtu.be/Qgr5kc5QdBU?si=xqfGRqVq1ISq_r3F 7-Up Taste test https://youtu.be/ZAO5Wc0j0C4?si=Lq0wJ2Bbh3NiUwtj Coke Zero https://youtu.be/_UzU7sQFZKo?si=ct75HxiFJP2_505U Jif - Choosy Mothers https://youtu.be/5swAwStXkQ0?si=3MsipcoVONlGm0sC 21st Century Insurance - Taste the same https://youtu.be/QTOkuAkz9Xg?si=0a79aZsh7vgmqT35 Pringles - Maybe it’s the can? https://youtu.be/oKY0lce8ZfA?si=hYcjVOjWGgx5gx5_ Orange Squeezed Olipop - taste test. https://youtu.be/YKHhDlVB7q0?si=11m1nRnJaRTqo0Ay Dairy Queen - DQ Moolatte https://youtu.be/TLbFAEW9-q0?si=Zqyw7j2vD-J-OjPi Dairy Queen - Blizzard mix it up https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Oz2V/dairy-queen-summer-blizzard-treats-mix-it-up-

A profusion of commercials set in elevators has Vieves and Andrew contemplating the many signifiers and tropes inherent in a small metal box. From car buying to cookies, elevators can sell it all. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Ulta Beauty https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fN_d/ulta-holidays-joy-in-the-present Impress Falsies - Express elevator https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fTS0/impress-press-on-falsies-express-elevator Zaxbys - Kickin Chicken https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Z972/zaxbys-kickin-chicken-sandwich-meal-drive-thrus-open Chick-Fil-A https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7jy/chick-fil-a-catering-awkward-elevator-encounter NFL https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dQZJ/nfl-shop-elevator Oreo - Stay Playful https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6HcU/oreo-elevator Progressive - Dr. Rick https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2aT5/progressive-dr-rick-elevator Geico - Savings https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7arn/geico-elevator-unskippable Realtor.com - loud whisper https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wqZF/realtor-com-elevator-and-the-not-yous-fea

Andrew and Genevieve celebrate spooky season with a list of Top Ten Scariest Brand Names Of All Time. They also celebrate the life of Teri Garr with the commercial that helped launch her movie career. And an Ad Councilor sings the praises of a spicy little jingle. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Axe Deodorant - Blind smell test https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6fHi/axe-the-blind-test-featuring-kris-jenkins-shareek-oneal Black Rock - Teacher https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1Yrl/blackrock-inc-ap-and-honors-economics Pandora - That song https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A6vH/pandora-radio-that-song Dirt Devil - Fred Astaire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oarI_7ypT7U AMC Gremlin - A car with pants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX2Lg4sJInY Skull Candy - Avant Guard https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7C8/skullcandy-avant-guard Boar’s Head - Deli counter https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6dhJ/boars-head-the-deli-counter Giant Eagle - Babys Big Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=kNBXRQFpsMY Liquid

A grab bag of Ad-collades and Admonishments reveals a surprising profusion of doubles and look-alikes in current commercials. Plus, AT&T needs a lesson on how to talk dirty, and the sameness of “inspirational” commercial copy gets justly lampooned. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Progressive - Friday Night James https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ffp1/progressive-friday-night-james Progressive - Backup w/ Case Keenam https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f23k/progressive-backup-backup-featuring-case-keenum Progressive - Backup with Josh Dobbs https://youtu.be/mttQiuo2KvU?si=RHp3xKSgJc9n1YRO AT&T - Rekindle the love https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fBsc/at-and-t-wireless-rekindle-the-love Native Deodorant - Traffic stop https://youtu.be/7774Qigl2kQ?si=NqHSC6YDgH75o049 FanDuel - Lingering Hunch w/ Jon Lovitz https://www.ispot.tv/ad/flYq/fanduel-sportsbook-your-lingering-hunch-featuring-jon-lovitz FanDuel - Surprising Hunch w/ Eric Andre https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fRQ9/fanduel-surprising-hunch-bet-5-

Andrew and Vieves aim for nothing but bullseyes in a show about commercials featuring darts and dart players selling everything from lotto tickets to soda pop. Plus, an Ad Councilor beefs with a TikTok inspired ad, and Italian actors had a real monopoly on an antacid campaign. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Zoosk: Dart Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWcprxCH57o Washington Lottery: Dart Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnfXkIp-UrQ Tooheys 2.2 Beer: World’s Worst Dart Player https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YuEqYA7cKU Stroh Light: Looks Like A Stroh Light Night: Darts https://youtu.be/z2V_C6XNkEQ?si=UQhn2zov3JVqrLEJ Pepsi: AI Can Do That? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PLioW-uHy0 Murphy's Irish Red Beer: Darts https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/murphys-irish-red-beer-darts-0645415b2383 Sam Adams Light: Darts https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Ag7gz67ZVFs Rocket Money - Stand Up https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6FZZ/rocket-money-stand-up Tums: Health F

Andrew and Vieves dig into some spicy content when they look at commercials that rely on fiery dishes to sell phones, soda and car insurance. Plus, Vieves turns out to have been weirdly prescient about a tourism campaign, salmon-flavored candybars are underrated, and when is a dog not a dog? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6: Interpreter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZphDWGFEdCo Amazon Prime Visa: Spicy Food https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5yAU/amazon-prime-visa-spicy-food-tina Amazon Alexa/Thursday Night Football: “Hot Chili” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2fpn/amazon-alexa-thursday-night-football-hot-chili Sprite: Cousin In Nepal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyaURukZdBI Tums: Camping Trip Pepper https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tep1/tums-naturals-super-bowl-2021-camping-trip-chili Venom: The Last Dance: “Hot Ones” https://www.designrush.com/news/venom-promo-on-hot-ones-receives-praise-for-unique-collab Geico: Wing Place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlug0L5s34k

With the spooky season in full swing, Andrew and Vieves look at commercials featuring ghosts that are selling everything from hotdogs to home insurance. Plus, some Ad Councilors get hip to jelly innovation, and we all get emotional about jingles sometimes. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: State Farm - This is a nightmare https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ftm_/state-farm-nightmare Rakuten - Ghost of Cash Back Past https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5y_X/rakuten-ghost-of-cash-back-past Progressive - Ghostbusters https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AKtN/progressive-official-insurance-of-ghostbusters Bud Light - Ghost Spuds https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A30e/bud-light-super-bowl-2017-extended-ghost-spuds Butterfinger - BFI https://www.ispot.tv/ad/27yT/butterfinger-bfi-halloween-theft TurboTax - Ghost in the attic https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wao_/turbotax-live-super-bowl-2018-the-noise-in-the-attic Sonic Drive Through - Profiling https://youtu.be/CBO-WN3QQ84?si=63Q88yl8F0yzjWX1 Johnny The Skull game https:

Special guest and renowned boys choir expert Justin Morissette joins the show to relive his glory days as one of British Columbia’s premier child singers. Plus, he weighs in on the relative merits of childrens’ choirs in commercials, albeit with a Canadian’s understanding of letter grades. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Domino's Pizza "Christmas Choir" https://youtu.be/cQRDTAKP3aw?si=sNzlZkBxnNGj-gL6 Honda: “Odyssey Choir” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Alo6/honda-summer-clearance-event-boys-choir-odyssey Seventh Generation: “Maya Rudolph & The Seventh Generations” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wvCH/seventh-generation-maya-rudolph-and-the-seventh-generations Gap: “You Got What I Need” (ft. Janelle Monea) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stGPvs0JSaw BOAC Airline: “Vienna Boys Choir” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bACq7f_-WoQ BEHR Paint: “BEHRthoven” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkXQoJdxws NFL: “Super Bowl Babies Choir” feat. Seal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KqekigARfE

While struggling through the fog of jetlag, Andrew and Vieves attempt to discuss commercials featuring incidents of sleepwalking. Plus, their cultural illiteracy is really catching up with them, and Andrew’s VHS side project makes yet another wish come true. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Highland Appliance Radio Commercial: “Sleepwalker” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xo-bT1Snwk Coca Cola: “Sleep Walker” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euiqoVaQcBQ Smile Direct Club: "Sleepwalking" https://www.ispot.tv/ad/opRO/smile-direct-club-nighttime-clear-aligners-sleep-walking Toyota: “Sleep Walking” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZdSb/toyota-deals-you-wont-want-to-sleep-on-t2 Sudafed Sinus: "Don't sleepwalk through your day" (1989) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZdRloxATxo Hidden Valley Secret Sauces: “Sleep Sauce-ing” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/nunr/hidden-valley-secret-sauces-sleep-talking Sleep-Eze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox7WS4mn9AQ Dunkin “Dunkin’Terns: Orientation

The Ad Council steps up with their own Hot Takes(™) on everything from roving Amazon deals to a tragically endangered booze jingle. Plus, Vieves makes a new best friend named Corporate Natalie, and Lions coach Dan Campbell gets flex his advertising muscles. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Applebee’s (ft Dan Campbell) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn4JopgxugI Amazon Treasure Truck https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dJy7/amazon-treasure-truck-peg-leg Tums: Health Food For Your Bones https://youtu.be/-t8fzI-L4Bo Dunkin’ - Dunkinterns https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/meet-the-dunkinterns Oslo - Is It Even A City? https://youtu.be/8vhD59ac7nw?si=jNfYPAfbrGaxpt16 UAW “Look for the Union Label” (1978) https://youtu.be/Pt-JPCXHQFg?si=5tnRNbu8hZTu1z4A

A night of retro TV ads has Andrew and Vieves wondering why certain product categories seem to have disappeared from modern commercials, even though they're still sold in stores and online. Or are they? Whither the buggy whip ads? Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Super Glue (1977) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3eqqShGvIw Gorilla Glue (2023) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/17oO/gorilla-glue-fence Isotoner gloves commercial (1984) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3mUnA7O2OQ Isotoner Gloves (ft. Dan Marino) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnsi472UqOM Citizen Watches (1980s) https://youtu.be/iE1J9zEu_IQ?si=d_5ZwNqcqIX12k7_ Seico (1986) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSishtZKTQo Casio (1987) https://youtu.be/V2aERsHoKxQ?si=lznUaxZhYRpyuDJx Apple Watch - Sleep Goals (2023) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5h4t/apple-watch-sleep-goals-song-by-audrey-nuna Samsung Galaxy Watch (2022) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bfWZ/samsung-mobile-night-owls Citizen Watch - Beach Time (2023) https:

A new haul of mystery VHS tapes has Andrew back at it with a crop of very early 90s ads that include a lot of grandmas (and one spicy surprise!) It’s all fish-eye lenses, swooping camera movements and some very outdated ideas about “health food.” Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Ritz Air Crisps https://youtu.be/ePZpCaJ45wY Kellogg’s Healthy Choice Cereal Commercial: Golf Guy On Roof (1995) https://youtu.be/GNkT8R1nfH8 Hanes Commercial: Winds of Change (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmfanDXRa5A Post Waffle Crisp Cereal Commercial (1995) https://youtu.be/vk8NX2PaPRw Unisom Commercial: On The Phone With Mom (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvsKpGX02KM Kraft Free Honey Dijon Dressing Commercial https://youtu.be/s6yTYBREcjs That’s My Dog Promo https://youtu.be/heTDMke1Z8Q Hallmark Shoebox - The Way To Show You Care https://youtu.be/TOD-NaD04Eg Tums: Health Food For Your Bones https://youtu.be/-t8fzI-L4Bo Weeder Weeder Commercial https://youtu.be/H6u8oZDJnI

With the fall season looming, back to school ads are in full swing, so Vieves and Andrew consider ads old and new for backpacks, Trapper Keepers and all the accoutrements for kids (and the old actors who play them.) Plus, an Ad Councilor offers a eye-popping revelation, and Andrew’s VHS project finally bears fruit. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Amazon Back to School (ft Michelle Buteau) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fVEx/amazon-back-to-school-season-sports-stuff-featuring-michelle-buteau Amazon “Dormz”: Jared McCain https://www.marketingdive.com/news/amazon-back-to-school-2024-marketing-campaign-savings/721567/ Amazon “Dormz”: Matthew Merril https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewinthekitchen/video/7399686288611314987 Reddit weighs in https://www.reddit.com/r/CommercialsIHate/comments/1eojavr/amazon_commercial_pjs_and_journals/ Kohl's: “Back to School: Backpack” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Us1/kohls-back-to-school-backpack Target: “Back to School: Sharks” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6U

A latent fascination with the golden age of piracy combined with a veritable treasure trove of pirate-themed commercials leads Vieves to don her eyepatch and pegleg for a show about the buccaneers of yore. Plus, a spokesperson comes for the crown, and Andrew may finally be able to put his weightlifting visions to rest. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Amazon Business - Run a tighter ship https://youtu.be/E5T3sSPqXCk?si=-n5DnaaD8Vn10BLU Amazon Treasure Truck https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dJy7/amazon-treasure-truck-peg-leg Hidden Valley Ranch https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5POU/hidden-valley-ranch-pirates American Dairy Farmers - Power of a cheese https://youtu.be/BXOqKEsCkeM?si=daQ1aVesKxITwzQQ Valspar Paint https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1nNo/valspar-pirates-treasure Pirate Water https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Qlp/pirate-water-here-for-the-booty Epipen - Oopsie! https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7wY7/mylan-epipen-pirates Pirate Ship Shipping https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1i32/pirate-ship-quicksand

Guest producer Theresa delivers a show about all the myriad uses for jackhammers in selling everything from headache relief to cat litter. Plus, a spotter gets spotted, and Google’s ongoing decline appears to accelerate like an Olympic track star. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked a out in this week’s show: Tylenol https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AJFQ/tylenol-cold-flu-severe-jackhammer Claritin https://youtu.be/xxaz9VeE_2g?si=OgimBkTA7afaCE-q Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7gnu/dr-scholls-massaging-gel-jackhammer Arm and Hammer Cat Litter https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A07_/arm-and-hammer-slide-jackhammer Popcorn Chicken Shake https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/kfc-popcorn-chicken-shake-jackhammer-a07b94632a02 Maine Spirits - Cocktail shaker https://vimeo.com/346938385 AFLAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIyLfORGXs Geico - Motorcycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyrl1mr_2fc Amex - dance routine; fun surprise! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1229875151207729

After Andrew gets gaslit by the internet, he and Vieves pivot to looking at the weightiest commercials for insurance, mortgages and “spistachios.” Plus, is ice the investment opportunity that you’ve been looking for? And in a fight between a faulty GPS and an Ad Councilor, who will emerge victorious? Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Better Help - Workout https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qJ0T/betterhelp-workout The General - Weightlifting ft Shaq https://youtu.be/PeLvedlGdWw?si=ZW1oT9ut8Ea03zX_ Rocket Mortgage - Jason Momoa Super Bowl Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGWCzeAOenU Apple Music - Drake vs Bench Press https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86D7AGm5sHk Pyramid Credit Union - Weight Lifting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwP9_PSJNWw Allstate - Olympic Weightlifting (ft. Shane Hamman) https://youtu.be/xAYAvLSwQGw?si=m_qzBozDxCLJ_frU Wonderful Pistachios - “Leotards” (Ft. Kendrick Farris) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tqzd/wonderful-pistachios-leotards-featuring-kendrick