After These Messages Podcast

Andrew and Vieves fumble their way through a discussion of social media as a device in TV commercials, while doing their best to keep it 100. Plus, a pair of empty nesters deserve more from life than frozen teriyaki sauce, and Little Caesars is making solid plays for our affection. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Beecher's - Life changing https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5qH9/beechers-handmade-cheese-real-comments-life-changing Beecher’s - Makes me cry https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5giY/beechers-handmade-cheese-real-comments-never-recovered Beecher’s - Go hard https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5tZZ/beechers-handmade-cheese-real-comments-go-hard Zaxbys - social media https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OCTg/zaxbys-signature-sandwich-social-media Navy Federal Credit Union https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1uHs/navy-federal-credit-union-gails-slang Progressive - Dr. Rick social media https://youtu.be/hsUxvMO-rq8?si=XlL8iVFaxUot6NF- Allstate - Mayhem - Social media burglar https://youtu.be/7pV-kvG3OrQ?si=kteSq

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that might not be directed by Wes Anderson, but they’re “quaint, pretty or sentimental” enough to fool the casual observer. Plus an airline ad celebrates our shared humanity at a moment when low-twee Andrew and Vieves really need it. Here are the commercials we talked about on this week's show: Litter-Robot: “A Robot That Eats Your Cat’s Poop” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_K4nqqrtG4 Stella Artois (Dir. By Wes Anderson and Roman Copolla) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ3dtPlD-8Q Hotels.Com: Italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaRRlWP7ZBM Hotels.com: Palm Springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SBnxO-8g9g EHarmony: “Scooter” https://youtu.be/5QIZqr6zKIY?si=xGyFghDEetKlEZxh Kroger: “Juice is Worth the Squeeze” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCT892b0FCw Kroger: The Magic Cookbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaa5CpamkTE McDonald’s UK: “100% British Potatoes” https://vimeo.com/440962936 JET: Keep on Moving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqnTwK-bIDw

Andrew and Vieves consider ads that brag about the stuff that stuff is made of, from galvanized steel to leather cut from whole cloth. Plus, a paper towel commercial is surprisingly culturally competent, and one Ad Councilor is seeing a Midwest conspiracy afoot. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Apple iPhone 15: Titanium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_JEezynhrc iPhone 15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rayRgPVWL_A American Motors (AMC) Concord https://youtu.be/gjHLZ3bMuDo?si=KmGrAK0y4xMLwgYd Goodyear Tires with Tufsyn Rubber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOHqNlL9B40 Goodyear Wide Boot Tires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiKqHdh37dE Chrysler Cordoba (ft. Ricardo Montalbán) https://youtu.be/tfKHBB4vt4c?si=Ek5mErySloel_tS4&t=10 Corinthian Leather History https://www.libertyleathergoods.com/corinthian-leather/ Chrysler New Yorker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVwDsYN7QjQ Morgan Silver Dollar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr4xDKsze9U Classic Fountain Pen h

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that pack a lot of families into a few cars, and spoiler alert, they all include a sulky teenager wearing headphones. Plus, the cable industry makes a play for shaping the youth of America, and Travis Kelce (aka “Travis MaAuto”) is having a moment. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Toyota Grand Highlander - “Back to the lake” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5o3q/toyota-grand-highlander-back-to-the-lake-song-by-the-5678s-t1 Toyota Grand Highlander - “Load Up” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5oP5/2024-toyota-grand-highlander-load-up-t1 Volkswagen Atlas - “Carpool Chaos” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5bZ_/2024-volkswagen-atlas-carpool-chaos-song-by-the-electric-peanut-butter-company-t2 Hyundai Kona - “Welcome Back To The Commute” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InkIPEx8UuY Toyota Grand Highlander - “Slamming Doors” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5o43/toyota-grand-highlander-slamming-doors-song-by-american-authors-t1 Volkswagen Tiguan- I believe in a thing called l

Andrew and Vieves review a crop of recent ads that have them feeling the full spectrum of human emotions, and predictably, there are a lot of insurance commercials in the mix. Plus, an astute Ad Councilor decodes a puzzle ad, and a TV classic has a complicated origin story. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: McCain Fries: “Barb from Stranger Things” https://youtu.be/ZMVAJ8iTvW8?si=4s81ulxmjBF7tf1X Progressive: “Replay: School Bus” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5ovY/progressive-replay-school-bus Inspired Closets - Makeup Artist https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tHfi/inspired-closets-make-up-artist Geico: “Invasive Weeds” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1JQA/geico-invasive-weeds Geico: “Observant Neighbors” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1Jce/geico-the-neighbors-are-observant Progressive - Can’t sleep https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5kIm/progressive-cant-sleep Geico - Airport security https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1UxG/geico-airport-security Xfinity - going all out https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1UlN/xfinity-all-your

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that are venturing into the new frontier of name-image-likeness licensing in college athletics. Who says you can’t shoot a commercial for Irish nachos in under an hour? And why does a classic kids toy suddenly seem so pervy? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Dr. Pepper: “Fansville: My Family Now” ft Bryce Young https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2Lr7/dr-pepper-fanville-theyre-my-family-now-ft-bryce-young AT&T: “He’s Short” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUeg8u3CgCo Carlos O’Kelly’s Inspired Mex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okwta29s-88 SOS Heating & Cooling: “DeColdest” ft De’coldest Crawford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afn8632F9L8 Wendy’s: “Caleb Williams is Transferring” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5wwb/wendys-loaded-nacho-cheesebuger-two-quarterbacks-ft-caleb-williams-matt-leinart Popeyes: From Memes to Dreams ft. Dieunerst Collin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM0q2mOdHPY TV News story from WKYC Cleveland https://youtu.be/U0HknyFvTJE?si=akMhrH

A late night viewing of an American TV classic with original ads proves to be a priceless snapshot of early 80s commercials that sends Andrew and Vieves on a full-blown nostalgia trip. From weird alt battery technology, to an upsetting toothpaste ad, to a battle of the nasal sprays, it really was incredible. Plus, Amazon lies about being a relationship-fixer. Here are links to the That’s Incredible! episode and the ads we talked about on this week’s show: That’s Incredible! October 12, 1981 FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?feature=shared McDonald’s Passport to Riches ft. Frank Nelson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOzS3IsG-88 RCA: We’ll Open Your Eyes https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?si=of1Ei3zsmn5E_xng&t=172 Silkience: So Clean It Flows https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?si=RtirvB40Le6SOSlC&t=203 Eveready: The Cat https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?si=omuYvkPgOApfbZxZ&t=849 Dristan Nasal Mist https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?si=pRZEph-0hSDEMbRn&t=881 Stanley U-Install Garage Door Opener https://youtu.be/VO

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that invoke the very gods themselves to sell yogurt, luxury cars and tax prep. Plus, the Ad Council provides all the gory details about the Van Damme Go Daddy campaign, and there’s always time for a long, serious discussion about atheism on a nominally comedic podcast! H&R Block: “Cupid” https://youtu.be/_FN-LDYSLSg?si=QdGKPGrGw9w01BGK Subway: “Cupid” https://youtu.be/m7ajTgVmmZY?si=vvGOBhQrSh8I9OCC Oikos Greek Yogurt: “Meet Ares” https://youtu.be/6ZL8gksPFyo?si=P2HvsTcRrpy6n6jE BMW: “Zeus And Hera, Retired” (Super Bowl 2022) https://youtu.be/xDwN4CPRS3Q?si=Ko0xjAM4WPCEPjoZ BMW: Zeus Grabs Coffee (Super Bowl Teaser) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9vcbqPv8DM Kia: “One Wild Ride” (Super Bowl 2011) https://youtu.be/ZdsbCXzGC2U?si=35ZugpzSdghcNArJ Credit One: “Approdite” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bDyH/credit-one-bank-app-the-goddess-of-apps Ferrero Rocher: "Food Of The Gods” https://youtu.be/zcz_gVaEy-s?si=0XaUi8JPgyEuzBLb Australian Lamb: “Gods of the World”

Andrew and Vieves consider commercials that rely on the dubious acting chops of professional wrestlers to sell everything from candy bars to canned pasta. Plus, a lottery commercial gets a little too grim, and everyone’s boyfriend Sam Richardson has an idea. Actually, lots of ideas. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Randy Savage - Slim Jims light store https://youtu.be/Lxp_3000h_U Randy Savage - Slim Jims dance https://youtu.be/UV17XYCzkWU Randy Savage - Slim Jims Romeo & Juliet https://youtu.be/ysmw4v8_-DM Mankind - Chef Boyardee Ravioli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX1TLMNaONk Chef Boyardee - Kane https://youtu.be/BbUo1BPWOO4?si=5vRr-iWyxauT7-k7 Ric Flair - Snickers https://youtu.be/9dZuzuhsjOs Ric Flair - Fuel in a bottle https://youtu.be/yuV08PGFmFU Triple H - YJ Stinger Energy Drink https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd8fXhdoHXw King Kong Bundy, Shawn Michaels, Diesel, The Undertaker and Paul Bearer (Dan Patrick) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yat

A clever slogan sends Andrew on a mission to see if Vieves can tell real roofing wordplay from the made-up slogans. Plus, grocery store ads from the 90s were really their own thing, and Andrew tries to blend in with the Ad Councilors. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Frederic Roofing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB6HDsohZ0Q Philip Camerer Roofing https://www.adjingles.com/roofing-jingles/ Ad Jingles.com https://www.adjingles.com/ MHI Roofing https://www.ispot.tv/ad/11Hu/mhi-roofing-storm-refresh-repair-and-restore Klaus Roofing Systems https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1SYP/klaus-roofing-systems-spring-showers Long Roofing https://youtu.be/rEzCnujj_Sg Honest Abe Roofing https://youtu.be/hYUXlTReNOY Honest Abe: Debris https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2pIx/honest-abe-roofing-leaves-and-debris-build-up Pyramid Roofing https://www.pyramidroofing.com/hear-the-jingle-sing-the-jingle/ Fred Meyer - Pert Plus Chart (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnxCYswyclA Fred Meyer - StarKi

Corporate espionage takes on a whole different meaning when Andrew and Vieves look at ads that rely on the well-worn tropes of secret agents and spycraft. Plus, the future of vitamin purchasing has come and gone, and women eating dairy products gets a fun soundtrack. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Adobe Marketing Cloud - Secret Agent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A_Zc/adobe-marketing-cloud-secret-agent Barbie Spy Squad https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A2PG/barbie-spy-squad-spy-squad-activate Foster Farms - Secret Agent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7oJa/foster-farms-american-humane-certified-secret-agent-chickens Popeyes - Cajun Style https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7amW/popeyes-cajun-surf-and-turf-spike-promo-spy-mission Geico - Spy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IZQJ/geico-the-best-of-geico-spy Geico - Undercover https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1Vf8/geico-undercover-agent Mercury Insurance - Agents on a mission https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7FQQ/mercury-insurance-ready-to-serve Nationwide Insurance - rep

From overstaying their welcome to seeking out a surrogate parent, the neighbor’s kid is a rich vein of commercial comedy. Andrew and Vieves look at ads that rely on the boy or girl next door to make their pitch. Plus, Andrew discovers the Jingle of the Summer, and Vieves stans a Google pitchwoman. Xfinity: Tony The Neighbor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1x02/xfinity-tony-the-neighbor Daisy Cottage Cheese: Neighbor Kid https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7ANr/daisy-best-all-week-neighbor-kid Quaker Oats: Neighbor Kid Coach ft. Eli Manning https://www.ispot.tv/ad/27WT/quaker-the-superfood-and-the-superstar-featuring-eli-manning DirectTV: The Settlers: Trading https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AboX/directv-the-settlers-trading King’s Hawaiian Buns with Guy Fieri https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qUNs/kings-hawaiian-slider-sunday-featurign-guy-fieri Hyundai Sonata: Why? https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7Vwn/2012-hyundai-sonata-why Truist: Meet Jessica Moore https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bnJI/truist-financial-jessica-moore Quick n Brite https://youtu.be/Tq

Using the catwalk to sell clothes might be old hat, but Vieves and Andrew look at ads that send everything from gummy vitamins to cheeseburgers down the runway in search of a sale. Plus, a drug company takes a toilet for a joyride, and an Ad Councilor defends a Midwestern pizza. Experian https://youtu.be/svhDzeoppvg Donate Life https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oUf5/donate-life-america-fashion-show Eyeglass World - Mr. World https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dyxJ/eyeglass-world-introducing-mr-world-fashion-show Vitafusion - Fashion Runway https://www.ispot.tv/ad/79IU/vitafusion-womens-fashion-runway Cotton 24-hour fashion show https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7ZHv/cottons-24-hour-runway-show Geico - Runway https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wdOZ/geico-runway-models Wendys - Soviet Fashion Show (1980s) https://youtu.be/5CaMUfxVJVQ Entyvio - Reminders https://www.ispot.tv/ad/be__/entyvio-reminders Galaxy Z flip - Horror Story https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1eFa/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-horror-story The Slumber Party https://youtu.be/cN8iI

Andrew and Vieves feel the need for speed this week in a look at commercials predicated on the promise of time savings. Plus, a 90s internet company makes a bold claim, and an Ad Councilor recognizes an old friend. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: 5-Hour Energy: “The Five Second Coffee” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1udb/5-hour-energy-the-five-second-coffee Minute Rice (ft. Ann B. Davis) (1980) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq8tpNhJlKY Minute Rice: “Easy Days” (1960s?) https://youtu.be/59ML-whpFCE Jimmy Johns: Freaky Fast https://youtu.be/M3phz6HO-Uo Casey's General Store: 'Fastest Breakfast in the Midwest' https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2Y5z/caseys-general-store-fastest-breakfast-in-the-midwest ShamPow https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1axr/shampow-the-fastest-way-to-dry-your-car-2995 MLB: “Quicker Games” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/12NF/major-league-baseball-quick-question-rule-changes Fast Fountain https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bMxZ/fast-fountain-relax-by-a-fountain NYC DOT: Speeding Ruins Liv

Vieves tests Andrew’s knowledge of Snoop Dogg’s wide-ranging sponsorship empire to find out just how well he really knows the Doggfather. Plus, the city of Reno was once reduced to abducting Seattlites off the streets to bolster their tourism industry, and an Ad Councilor Doctor-Doctors a hearing aid commercial. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show - spoiler alert, these will give away the answers to the quiz: Petco https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1FAN/petco-the-ultimate-dog-featuring-snoop-dogg St. Ides Malt Liquor https://youtu.be/az0_O-nIWU0 Sodastream https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Ob6E/sodastream-holidays-the-small-things-donate-featuring-snoop-dogg Menulog food delivery service https://youtu.be/DA8tT2NSeig T-Mobile https://youtu.be/_rd16apTKJA Bic Lighters https://youtu.be/y8jAtLBF_Lk Old Navy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AIOv/old-navy-snoopin-around-feat-julia-louis-dreyfus-snoop-dogg Reno Tourism Commercial - "More Ways To Play, Seattle!" (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v

When the show’s 400th episode “fourtuitously” converges with the 4th of July holiday, the numerological portents are too significant for Andrew and Vieves to ignore. “Fourtunately,” one Ad Councilor is in perfect harmony with them. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Four Square - “How Convenient” https://youtu.be/7nO2Mv4aJKM Four Square - “Square Deal” (1986) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNEvSKV9iA0 Four Seasons Hotels - “Monogram” https://www.adforum.com/creative-work/ad/player/34660516/monogram-luxury-is-our-love-language/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts Colt 45 Commercial (1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAcqi9WbVV0 Colt 45 ft Billy Dee Williams (1986) https://youtu.be/p4zkkB_gY0E Wheel of Fortune: Gospel Choir Promo https://youtu.be/a1dmQ0BJ9Pg Wheel of Fortune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWvEQ6li3kY Wheaties (1926 radio commercial) https://youtu.be/CJpeR6GvpC8 Gillette Foamy (1970s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN4T06ZWc50 Long John Silvers (19

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that rely on the time-honored device of comedic misunderstandings. Plus, a Sweeps Week gambit of yesteryear is still spicy as hell, and a classic candy ad just keeps on giving. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Orkin - Get a pro (Owen Luebbers) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bqoC/orkin-the-best-in-pets-ants Orkin - Get a pro (Rianna Valdes) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bCCP/orkin-the-best-in-pests-mosquitos-red-cross-featuring-rianna-valdes Orkin - Get a pro (Ben Milliken) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/btTi/orkin-hire-a-pro-ft-ben-milliken LItter Robot - smart device https://www.ispot.tv/ad/25Pt/litter-robot-say-hey-to-litter-robot-and-goodbye-to-scooping-75-off-bundles MIchelob Ultra - Smart Speakers https://www.ispot.tv/ad/I_hQ/michelob-ultra-artificial-devices-confusion Eargo - Misunderstanding https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wP8w/eargo-plus-misunderstanding-house-painter Progressive - Misheard motorcycles https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AmT6/progressive-motorcyc

Andrew and Vieves journey through commercial history with a creatively repurposed quiz. Plus a 90s steakhouse commercial is too scary to sell surf and turf, and the Ad Councilors continue to have problems. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Bulova Watches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JenAyMmZ68 Chop-o-Matic https://youtu.be/FGo7W_mbWCE Tootsie Pops https://youtu.be/pvFzOgK-V9E Paul Frees - The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show https://youtu.be/hTzuO24i-YA?t=91 Winston Cigarettes https://youtu.be/WWoYasP_nmQ Susan Shirley “True Love and Apple Pie” https://youtu.be/bPNkgQft498 Coca Cola - “Hilltop” https://youtu.be/1VM2eLhvsSM 1984 Democratic Primary Debate https://youtu.be/K6a-FLKMxUs?t=150 Toyota https://youtu.be/MmrQYU5goLw?t=39 Burger King https://youtu.be/e1FDyi7TnW4?t=193 Coca Cola https://youtu.be/Oj4LX6R0eIg Excedrin https://youtu.be/yGq7fbnAH_Q Charles Stone III Short Film True https://youtu.be/0WzIPvypKeQ Black Angus (1995) https://youtu.be/6Y1DP6nEMd8

Andrew and Vieves rely on their executive functions to consider commercials that are set in corporate boardrooms. Plus, Disney has some harsh words for a soulless entertainment company, and the Ad Councilors have some more Geico pitches to share. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Haribo Gold Gummy Bears - Boardroom https://youtu.be/EAnwmmPFYgU IHOP - Child Executive Officer https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Z8mQ/ihop-cereal-pancakes-board-meeting Shriners Hospitals https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oXIs/shriners-hospitals-for-children-boardroom Chick-Fil-A - Circus Burger https://youtu.be/qLL8HrBtAKQ Geico - Boardroom https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oKG7/geico-motorcycle-boardroom-song-by-whitesnake I think we know where this executive was riding off to! Motorola - Lazy Phone (TJ Miller) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7bP_/motorola-lazy-phone-boardroom-featuring-tj-miller Land O’Frost meats https://youtu.be/VWlZASYqClE IBM - Go Green https://youtu.be/lhuQC8sfGE4 Kay Jewelers https://www.is

Andrew and Vieves consider whether our brawniest celebrities also have the brains to sell milk, dog food and Mountain Dew. They also consider what it would take to get them inside a local Jack In the Box. Plus, an Ad Councilor reveals how Disney got local journalists to shill for them so effectively. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Netflix - Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chris Hemsworth https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1sUu/netflix-nobody-hits-like-netflix-elevator-ft-arnold-schwarzenegger-chris-hemsworth Hefty - John Cena’s Pecs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X_T3yLE_is Hardee's Angus Beef Commercial (2003) https://youtu.be/-seFNXs5PP4 Jack in the Box - Ribeye Beef https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1SFJ/jack-in-the-box-ribeye-steakhouse-burger Hulu: “Never Fly First Class” (ft. Joe Manganiello) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dNk1/hulu-never-fly-first-class-feat-sofia-vergara-joe-manganiello Hyundai Sonata “Smaht Pahk” (ft. Chris Evans, Rachel Dratch, and John Krasinski) (2020 Super Bowl) http