After These Messages Podcast

Andrew and Vieves put the ice in nice when they look at ads featuring everything from cubes to Cubes, and Vanillla to chocolate. Plus, Tinder’s “meet cute” campaign sparks more discussion this week thanks to an Ad Councilor’s skillful doctoring. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Twice the Ice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNyiYeH6QSo&t=24s Bud Ice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd0akIZ9igg Labatt Ice Beer (1993) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XZvUVCzT_c Ice Breakers (1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4RGbfzXJNk Bailey’s Ice (UK) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3uiM9dje_Q Capital Light (ft. Vanilla Ice) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jdTmecA0lw Jack In The Box - Ice Cube’s Munchie Meal https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6anh/jack-in-the-box-cubes-munchie-meal-studio-session-featuring-ice-cube Car Shield: “Morgue” (Ft. Ice-T) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5bnL/carshield-morgue-featuring-ice-t Artic Air Ice Jet https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6HoX/arctic-air-ice-jet-ice-infused-c

While trying to determine if the truth is, in fact, out there, Andrew and Vieves are exposed to ads for everything ranging from food delivery apps to dating apps, but no matter what, they WON’T be talking about ads featuring Tom Brady. Plus, an Ad Councilor blows the whistle on a top-notch performance. Here are the link to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Uber Eats - Michael Cera - Pool Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58KH/uber-eats-michaels-pool-party-featuring-michael-cera Uber Eats - Helen Mirren - Golden Voice / Neighbor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/581g/uber-eats-helens-golden-voice-featuring-helen-mirren Uber Ets - Michael Cera - Grilling Machine https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5e99/uber-eats-michael-cera-grilling-machine Instacart - Apartment Farm https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6sll/instacart-apartment-farm Carls Jr. - Bumper https://vimeo.com/941374375 Tinder - One Night Stand https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1O2T/tinder-it-starts-with-a-swipe-one-night-stand Tinder - Breakfast https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Y

Andrew and Vieves look at ads set in the Prohibition Era, when the jazz was hot, the booze was illegal, and a soda company could use the long arm of the law to crush the competition. Plus, the Alabama Hammer isn’t so hammery (or Alabama-y), and Verizon once again gets roasted. Here are links to the ads we talked about in in this week’s show: Pop Corners - Speakeasy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6f2D/popcorners-sleep-easy-featuring-don-cheadle Michelob - 1st day of Prohibition https://youtu.be/Rdn9pY_Wm-Q?si=WI42VQa8vQK32rYJ Budweiser - End of Prohibition https://youtu.be/2j-9sM1MxyE?si=axGvrr0iVEyrn5CK Coca-Cola - Bust https://youtu.be/asjAQkajDMk?si=C0oi0hl0BtJeV15W Remus Bourbon - Bootleggers https://youtu.be/Qwuv4rwwHjY?si=8rqQVMUe6ius5nne Johnny Bootlegger - Legends https://youtu.be/7ug3tgelr-c?si=uAOoveuDbF9ktkId Johny Bootlegger - Date Night https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1Wnd/johny-bootlegger-date-night Mike Slocumb - Bill Shatner Local law firm https://youtu.be/YvbQFR3kRe8?si=VkXVGndmbV6AMHvk Y

After much fanfare, Andrew and Vieves unveil an assortment of ads sent by the Ad Councilors for local personal injury lawyers, most of whom are styling themselves as “The Hammer.” We’ll see you in court! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Jim the Hammer Shapiro https://youtu.be/Q5hn8bhEpMY?si=jJwsflHZQZViop7y Mike Slocumb, the Alabama Hammer - big bucks https://youtu.be/5H1jxzmdWwo?si=H5q_wYA0hQ-XSUTO Mike Slocumb - billboards https://youtu.be/d3yuyKVZOgg?si=55SDh7JPaAeWCwHl JIm Adler, the Texas Hammer - unstoppable https://youtu.be/54T1sSI5bSw Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer - Money Truck https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AUVJ0LLvFlk Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer - En Espanol https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HAXLHN0JOj8 Bill Adler - Crusher https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=97c7SpirfPw Crusher - Jim’s version https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n3GjCyclQ_M Ben Abbott, “Hello Ben!” https://youtu.be/kylnVXtPe4E?si=LRZvjhMorLmVqL08 Phoong Long Corp - TV lawyers https://youtu.be/2

Generational differences are on Andrew and Genevieve’s mind this week as Zillow tries to attract young, broke adults into the housing market and Taco Bell uses a hot new DJ to sell a dream. Plus, Andrew is really impressed with a new ad campaign from AirBNB, and fast food companies can’t stop talking about how much their food sucks? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Zillow - Fox Scarf https://youtu.be/pK75jrBUQb8?si=2GDJORZJfoxb3D1v Zillow - Portrait https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6y4g/zillow-diy-home-loan Zillow: Homeowner Mates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X84wllJkdeU AirBNB: Empty Nest https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1tD_/airbnb-empty-nest AirBNB: Your Own Bedtime https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5UUN/airbnb-pick-your-own-bedtime AirBNB: Close Friend https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6286/airbnb-friends-trip-song-by-cardi-b AirBNB: Kids https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6RU8/airbnb-get-an-airbnb-pool-song-by-kelis Domino’s - CEO Focus Group https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6iZn/dominos-new-york-style-pizza-foc

A nostalgia-soaked campaign by Miller Lite and a pepped-up approach by Sonic Drive-In both seem bent on lifting the national mood, through drunkenness and/or french fries. Plus, a medical referral service makes a rash decision. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about in this week’s show: Miller Lite Revives Iconic Great Taste, Less Filling Debate Featuring A New Generation Of Celebrity All Stars https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/miller-lite-revives-iconic-great-taste-less-filling-debate-featuring-a-new-generation-of-celebrity-all-stars-302095996.html Miller Lite - Bob Uecker & John Goodman https://youtu.be/5TeOCy0lA8M?si=6cyY4sirOCRGbsQv Miller Lite - Conrad Dobler, troublemaker https://youtu.be/21QtXjUodsg?si=YAHD91djIfvsEjyR Miller Lite - Destiny https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6TSQ/miller-lite-destiny-feat-jj-watt-luke-wilson-reggie-miller-mia-hamm-david-ortiz Miller Lite - Nothing better, Reggie Miller & JJ Watt https://youtu.be/a37soHskwIs?si=ako0A7wEyRlgpof_ Miller Lite - Fa

After Vieves introduced actor and beloved zaddy Christopher Meloni into evidence last week, Andrew makes good on his threat to produce a “Meloni or Bologna” show that leaves very little of Meloni’s bologna to the imagination. Plus, the Queen of Soul shills for hotdogs, and Jennifer Garner is no Tom Hanks. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: McDonalds - First Date (ft. Christopher Meloni) https://youtu.be/bufg-yL8EAw?si=halosT3bnS75wjvp Christopher Meloni talks about his first commercial with Harry Conick Jr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjEUODkTE-0 Peloton: Strange Way To Work Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DER105jGBP4 Tommie Copper (Instagram Ad) https://www.instagram.com/chris_meloni/reel/CuPztynp_rf/ Roy Rogers: Fake New Yorkers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riksuo2zQ00 Roy Rogers: Chicken Sharks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAEVLV9RoYE Burger King: Yumbo Hot Ham And Cheese https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSXZRWuUDo8 Stroh Lite: Dog Impersonations htt

A vintage fast food ad with a dark side inspires Vieves to look at commercials that take place on first dates and run the gamut from adorable to certifiable. Red flags are everywhere! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: McDonalds - Christopher Meloni “Larry” https://youtu.be/bufg-yL8EAw?si=halosT3bnS75wjvp Chilis - First date https://www.ispot.tv/ad/71Vt/chilis-first-date Applebees - 2 for $20 https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AKMJ/applebees-2-for-20-first-date JP Morgan Chase - First Date https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2h_T/jpmorgan-chase-freedom-unlimited-first-date-drugstore-offer Toyota - Start your impossible https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OMpr/toyota-start-your-impossible-first-date-t1 Adoption - Prom https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ItQJ/adopt-us-kids-first-date Progressive - Blind Date https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-JufFm6Vwc Geico - First date https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wbq3/geico-investigation-discovery-first-date Geico - Pirate Fans Unite https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dArk/geico-first-da

Vieves takes over with a slate of “in the wild” ads she’s been seeing with a weirdly high concentration of English accents. Plus, Taco Bell tries to change their rep, and Andrew is NOT having it. And an Ad Councilor does their own admonishing and adcollating. ATM EPISODE #447 WHAT FRESH BELL IS THIS? LINKS Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Thomas’ Bagels - “Tom” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6E_U/thomas-tom Thomas’ Bagels - Who’s he? https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6EoC/thomas-whos-he Wendy’s - English accent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6_PG/wendys-3-english-muffin-deal-british-accent TMobile - Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6MCe/t-mobile-audition-savings-commercial-featuring-patrick-j-adams-gabriel-macht Progressive - Stares https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Ste/progressive-nothing-but-stares-song-by-tal-bachman Taco Bell - Jason Sudeikis - Hits after midnight https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6TSu/taco-bell-not-just-late-night-howie-bell-free-cantina-chicken-crispy-taco Taco

Andrew and Vieves get a major assist from an Ad Councilor with a keen eye for hockey-related ads, including an absolutely batshit commercial for a short-lived piece of technology. It’s ATM on Ice! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Mass Mutual: “Baby Skates” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cobVxu8hCTs Stanley Cup Playoffs: “Love Makes You Do Crazy Things” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6ruo/the-national-hockey-league-love-makes-you-do-crazy-things-the-breakup Geico: “Walrus Goalie” (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHijbIMsYuM Geico: “Frenemy Hockey Game” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1y3l/geico-frenemy-hockey-game-featuring-will-arnett NHL Shop: “Too Personal” (Ft. Connor McDavid) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wy9C/nhl-shop-too-personal-featuring-connor-mcdavid Dell Streak Commercial (Ft. Jonathan Toews Patrick Kane) https://youtu.be/uoz0F2Ybzc0?si=KP0FJz40Oi2NsxJX Discover: Peggy and Patrick Kane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jud9iBLGSro Tim Hortons: “Sid & Nate: Ask a Timbit” ht

Andrew gets Vieves’ take on a buzzy new Apple commercial and is inspired to look at other ads that feature smashing and bashing. Plus, a new segment is already off the rails, and an Ad Councilor shares a piece of their local ad landscape. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week's show: Apple iPad - Crush! https://youtu.be/ntjkwIXWtrc?si=gph2FYZ6eJW2FZDC DEADLINE: Apple’s “Sorry” For That Much Criticized iPad Ad, But Maybe Not Too Sorry https://deadline.com/2024/05/ipad-ad-backlash-crushinghugh-grant-justine-bateman-1235909002/ Chase MyHome - “Breaking Stuff” (Ft. Melissa McCarthy & the Property Brothers) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bqDe/chase-myhome-breaking-stuff-featuring-melissa-mccarthy-jonathan-scott-drew-scott Geico - “Gallagher at a Farmer’s Market” https://youtu.be/4mREXE2JxQo?si=jMoYX0LPdo-y2lCi BublyWater - “Broken Dishes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2XJmrImVz8 Head & Shoulders - “Smash Therapy” (Super Bowl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMRk6WXgUFY Courtesy Home Fur

A new entry in the Progressive campaign kicks off a conversation about how bosses show up in commercials. Plus an old friend stops by to explain both basketball and hip-hop to Andrew and Vieves, and an Ad Councilor pulls back the curtain on a vast auto glass conspiracy. Here are links to to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Progressive: “Sticking It To The Boss” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Sbw/progressive-sticking-it-to-the-boss FedEx: “Disappear from Boss” https://youtu.be/0dewwjENhFg?si=jw6VBS_1Y5SjLcbi FedEx: “Boss On The Line” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Iu5Ppw3L0 AirTran: “Email the Boss” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJgMxwZZUXA EHarmony: “Boss Song” https://youtu.be/FbhCFM2K9ms?si=4PS_PHm3X79urPIY Nerdwallet: “Future You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ1lnUgaW7A Jimmy Johns: “Hangry Boss” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ACeu/jimmy-johns-saves-the-day-hangry-boss Babbel: “Negotiating” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SSzxzKn5QI Pepsi: “Bring Home The Boss” (1977) https://www

An advertisement for Jerry Seinfeld’s new Pop-Tarts movie -- along with a frustrating interview he did with the New Yorker -- prompt Genevieve and Andrew to look back on the comedian’s commercials over the years. Plus, the Ad Councilors bring us a new jingle and a harbinger of the looming robot invasion. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: New Yorker Radio Hour https://link.chtbl.com/qOucM248 Unfrosted Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uv1ofWr8Zk Jerry and Bill pt 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImyK29QLs_A Jerry and Bill - living with normies Pt 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSPcwLR2y04 Jerry and Bill - living with normies Pt 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ikiI--Gh4 American Express - Perfect Pump (ft. Jerry Seinfeld) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufDslAOkZ50 American Express - Grocery Store (ft. Jerry Seinfeld) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVo4IRMX1wA American Express - Superman (ft. Jerry Seinfeld) https://youtu.be/cmJ0Bk7oVD8?si=rzKxIFjiLDa

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the fraught experience of being in the dentist’s chair to signify everything from the sadism of capitalistic excess to the existential crisis of incoherence. Plus, a debate about Minnesota Nice gets testy, and another Ad Councilor gets got. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Geico: “Guy Coajent Goes To The Dentist” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veaphx1rNBI Geico - Dentist Dan https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1hTU/geico-boat-insurance-dentist-dan Esurance - Dennis Quaid https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o61K/esurance-dentist-featuring-dennis-quaid Best Fiends - Candy Awareness https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1oRQ/best-fiends-dentist Purolator Metal End Caps - Cardboard https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7khW/purolator-metal-end-caps-dentist Honda - Good time https://youtu.be/NGIf2F_EFvk?si=rUCOWuf5FHdzW4Qo FedEx https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7ZaK/fedex-delivery-manager-dentist Roger Dabs Cheverlet - Dentist https://youtu.be/O130evtoTHQ?si=NqApngPWLSyFPEEX Rema 10

Andrew and Vieves consider the relative merits of boredom as a marketing strategy, with ads for everything from banks to… well, a lot of banks. Plus, one Ad Councilor wound up in a catch-and-release situation thanks to a campaign that took a nosedive. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: PNC Bank: “Brilliantly Boring” https://youtu.be/juvLSkoci_8?si=z7CiWwJloeeu-7nx Wealthsimple: “Boxing” https://youtu.be/5vOSNkUx1kM?si=9DjtsRaA7zUqPB48 Wealthsimple: “Boring” (ft. Nicholas Braun) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXsz9T-Un2c Wealthsimple: “Notorious BIG” (ft. Nicholas Braun) https://youtu.be/77VdSXThiZs?si=HgM8TN4fMvbjO557 Citi Card: “Who’s Boring Now” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=galAJz6FXXQ Nike: “Bo’s Boring” (1993) https://youtu.be/CS780VN9vu8?si=KU_WgiRsxobxiHK1 LL Flooring TV Spot, 'Stop Boring Flooring: Viola' https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bfgV/ll-flooring-stop-boring-flooring-viola LL Flooring TV Spot, 'All the Answers: Stop Boring Flooring' https://www.ispot.tv/ad/

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that ask: why do it the hard way? From high protein snacks to hot dates, shortcuts are everywhere. Plus, a comedy cult favorite is the new spokesperson for a dating app, and a new segment considers ads that REALLY work. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about on this week’s show: Cheat on chips with chips https://www.ispot.tv/ad/62_b/quest-nutrition-cheat-on-chips-with-chips-featuring-kumail-nanjiani Sandcastle cheating https://www.ispot.tv/ad/65nk/quest-nutrition-soft-and-chewy-cookie-sandcastle-cheating-featuring-kumail-nanjiani WIN Reality - It’s cheating h&outu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe Dr. Pepper - Cheating https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o0tK/dr-pepper-fansville-tailgate-cheating Home Chef - Shortcuts https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OwEQ/home-chef-kitchen-shortcuts What’syourprice.com https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7dzt/whatsyourprice-com-dating-shortcut ;Hinge: Designed to Be Deleted https://youtu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe Them Magazine

Sneakerhead, Lakers fan, and friend of the pod Nick Jarin joins Andrew and Vieves to talk about the representation of basketball in commercials, as well as provide some much needed fact-checking for Andrew’s knowledge of Jimmy Butler. Here are the ads and articles we talked about on today's show: Larry Bird for Allstate https://youtu.be/nrbPVsQB3vw?si=3FDPFKevAsX9RpPc State Farm: “Shoot” (ft Caitlin Clark, Jimmy Butler and Reggie Miller) https://youtu.be/vESFtmxlIzg?si=UV9GDFitVlgxad5O State Farm: “Foul” (ft. Chris Paul) https://youtu.be/s_kntaPMdVw?si=rcfF2O74RG4M3XSJ State Farm: “Trade” (ft. Chris Paul) https://youtu.be/bdZDv6c6rzA?si=w6KdP-ndzgO8b412 Hollywood Reporter: Who is Jake from State Farm? He’s both surprisingly famous but also totally unknown https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/jake-state-farm-actor-kevin-miles-patrick-mahomes-friendship-1235820810/ Adidas AE1s: Anthony Edwards Introduces Himself https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7313639316733971755?

In a world where so much of life is utterly predictable, it makes sense that so many ad wizards would turn to surprise parties to inject a little spontaneity into their pitches. Plus Andrew discovers that one brand has been his nemesis all along, and a racecar driver has really taken to the culture. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Wells-Fargo: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7WIq/wells-fargo-apple-pay-surprise-party LG Quad Wash: Surprises https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1P38/lg-quad-wash-pro-surprises FanDuel: A Surprise Party Surprise https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oN7f/fanduel-sportsbook-a-surprise-party-surprise Verizon: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/whdf/verizon-surprise-pre-order-feat-thomas-middleditch Chevrolet Malibu: Mom’s Surprise Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs9Dq8N_2TU DishNetwork: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OCBB/dish-network-wwe-surprise-party-featuring-big-e-sasha-banks-rey-mysterio Cheez-It: Surprise Party Maturity https://www.isp

Awkward silences and uncomfortable moments at the dinner table are a staple of commercial comedy, apparently. Plus, Vieves might get to taste a celebrated chicken chain, and the real reason for the doctored photo of Princess Kate is finally revealed. Here are links to the ads and stories we talked about on this week’s show: CarMax - New Piercing https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5y2Q/carmax-who-you-texting State Farm: Fish Tails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJEfq-futEw Alfa Insurance - Family Dinner https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1AFv/alfa-insurance-family-dinner Idaho Potatoes: Dramatic Dinner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1pJu_3amsM Frontier Internet: Family Dinner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d9EKoXo0yo Sling - Family Dinner https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2vbY/sling-family-dinner eDrugstore - Dinner https://www.ispot.tv/ad/50hW/edrugstore-dinner Progressive: Dinner Replay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2garXNfntU Eggs For Dinner: Love Birds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd6gnoQ9siA Heinz: Ed

Andrew quizzes Vieves on her ear for spokeschickens and non-spokeschickens. Plus, the internet is alerted to a bonkers beer campaign of days gone by, and how many cute jingles does it take to sell meat paste? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Purdue: Jim Purdue’s Healthy Obsession https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F21Opn7L1DQ Happy Motors: We’re Going To Make You Happy https://youtu.be/axye9tuzKDk?si=QiV_vOld0WKYarid Burger King: Subservient Chicken: Vest https://vimeo.com/70689208 Antelope Valley College https://youtu.be/f86j3-jJMBM?si=yPP0SioBIQA7gZ9i&t=7 Lotto: Never Get Up Early Again https://youtu.be/i78jvUoBAbQ?si=cou_Pp2T86nHNlQA Sanderson Farm’s: Marketing Guru https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ARHb/sanderson-farms-marketing-guru San Diego Chicken Video https://youtu.be/d2ZYTw3lTZs?si=hOMdjhcjsp_KSpyX&t=40 Royal Farms - Ever Try The Chicken? https://youtu.be/vB2ZTJ5YOAY?si=Qcr6W6j3JSWlPGoJ Raising Cane’s: Post Malone on National Chicken Finger Day https://www.ispot.tv/