After These Messages Podcast

Andrew and Vieves look at all the ways amateur runners are used represent grit, determination and a desire for everything from soy milk to Snickers bars. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a university that is truly doing something differently, and Andrew must reckon with accusations that he got fooled by the internet! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Apple Watch - Couch cha...

Andrew and Vieves consider the archetypal gym teachers who have been put to work selling everything from bubble gum to breakfast shakes. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a true gem in the wild. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Fifth-Third Bank https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tEf0/fifth-third-bank-gym-teacher Target https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXht3kq-ge4 Downy Defy https://www...

As has become the tradition, Andrew quizzes Vieves on some of the highlights from the last year of shows as they both repeatedly pat themselves on the back for their past hilariousness. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Draft Kings - Big Fantasy Baby https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fj_a/draftkings-fantasy-big-baby Quilted Northern - Sir Froggy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Arzp/quil...

Andrew and Vieves consider the visual representation of pain in pharmaceutical ads, and they look at some recent commercial sthat they’re seeing in the wild. Plus, a classic Christmas carol ad sparks a discussion of some very USA-forward advertising, and a Medicare spot is cranked up way past eleven. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Tremfya - Relentless weed https://w...

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, advertisers are finding all sorts of appalling ways to jury-rig classic Christmas carols in order to sell everything from Audis to underwear. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a gem in the wild, and a jingle harkens back to the halcyon days of well-staffed grocery stores. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Jeep - 12 Days of Jeep...

The grand tradition of office party mishaps gets put into service to sell, yes, plenty of beer, but also fried chicken, candy and credit cards. Plus, the Ad Council has insight into an insurance company’s creative solution to the changing times. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Heineken - Office Party https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/heineken-office-party-holid...

Andrew puts Vieves on the spot when he asks her to judge the relative sexiness of snowmen who are selling everything from soda to car insurance. Plus, an American icon continues to cash in on his legendary career. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Coors Light - Beer Man: More Than A Feeling (2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toRW6tjqnhA Norwest Bank - Snowman https...

Andrew and Vieves post the rare delayed show in order to welcome KCAL pal Vanessa for a discussion of early-90s ads that Andrew culled from a Rocky and Bullwinkle marathon. From unsettling baby dolls to competitive bikini babes, the 90s was a weird time. Plus, Brian Cox is (unsurprisingly) a bad roommate. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: KCAL TV Promo: Rocky & Bullwin...

Andrew and Vieves have a whale of a time looking at ads based on animal idioms. Plus, a coffee brand provides some truly amazing delayed gratification, and what counts as a blanket when it comes to a pig? Here are links to the ads that we talked about in this week’s show: Geico- Elephant in the room https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wcen/geico-elephant-in-the-room Laquinta - Gorilla in the room https://www....

Andrew and Vieves benefit from the wisdom of the Ad Councilors who have the missing pieces to a number of confusing ads from recent shows. When is it appropriate to kiss a coworker on the head? And whither the furniture store jingle of yesteryear? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Uber Eats - Bradley Cooper And The Conspiracy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BKzf/uber-eats-foot...

The Ad Councilors have a skip in their step and a song in their heart with a series of jingle-forward submissions. Plus, are these ghost ducklings horny or WHAT? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Hershey’s TasteTations (1996) https://youtu.be/1vfA9MH14fc?si=e4L9Yn5qPgRbpzah Weber Grills - Have Fun With It https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waweQQRirfA You Light Me Up - We...

Just in time for spooky season, Andrew unveils a plethora of ads that threaten to trigger his many fears and phobias in the name of selling everything from soda to shower gel. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Certified Financial Planners - Bungee Jumping https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1toX/certified-financial-planner-bungee-jumping Subway - Bungee Jumping (1993) https://www....

Andrew and Vieves consider the meta-ness of commercials in which actors play actors, selling everything from hamburgers to hard cider. Plus, Andrew gets one more bite at the points apple, and a beloved jingle is resurrected. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: VW Tiguan - Timothy Simons https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Tc5c/2025-volkswagen-tiguan-the-director-song-by-jean-knight-...

With more than 500 episodes in the can, there were bound to be some topics worth revisiting, and this week Vieves and Andrew look at ads that would have been well-suited to past shows, from a saucy spokes-zit to an aunt who seems like a hoot! Plus, the Ernies are back. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: AT&T - Championship https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BDmn/at-and-t-wireless-...

This cranky-meter goes to eleven! Andrew and Vieves dig into ads that have Andrew going full Rooney, as well as ads that are "bringing the nose up on the negativity train." Plus, a vintage jingle has to be heard to be believed, and Abraham Lincoln gets the CLEP. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Verizon - “Old TV” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Br7h/verizon-old-tv T-Mobile -...

From flop sweat to faux pas, job interviews offer a wealth of scenarios to sell everything from deodorant to diet soda. Plus, a law firm gets creative with their marketing, and it’s JINGLE TIIIIIIIME! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Pepsi Max - Job Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVCYmO1agUM Schick Xtreme 3 - Job Interview https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7F3E/schic...

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials featuring yesterday’s party girls in their mom era, as well as a delightful campaign of awkward conversations. Plus, what qualifies as torture by marketing? And is Elaine Benes really bound for eternal damnation? Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Verizon TV - Lindsay Lohan https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BwX9/verizon-things-are-different-f...

Vieves brings a surprisingly low-concept idea to the table as she and Andrew look at commercials featuring celebrities giving comedic performances to sell everything from streaming TV to snack foods. Plus, an Ad Councilor is weirded out. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Direct TV - Kumail Nanjiani and Rob McElhenney https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BqXb/directv-like-youve-neve...

A fresh crop of Adcollades and Admonishments has Vieves and Andrew talking about car ads aimed at the terminally smug and financial advice for the young and desperate. Plus, an ad-daddy’s identity is revealed, and a podcaster’s off-air persona is a surprise.

A local radio campaign sparks a discussion of daddies and their myriad attendant issues to sell everything from furniture polish to frozen desserts. Plus, a car commercial gets some doctorin’, and does Vieves have a hidden talent? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Volvo: “My Daddy Loves Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B54Np3pHTY Pledge: “Dad’s Desk” https://www.yo...

Andrew and Vieves reflect on ads with an accent, from American twangs to Irish brogues. Plus, a special in-studio guest reveals his hacking secrets, and an Ad Councilor flashes back to Andrew and Vieves’ consumer past. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Geico - Incognito https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T3fQ/geico-incognito Geico - Chicago https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7YLZ/geico-chic...

From proposals gone awry to relationships in limbo, Andrew and Vieves consider commercials featuring wedding engagements to sell everything a young couple might need, including laundry detergent, financial services and boxed wine. Plus, it’s Andrew and Vieves’ favorite thing: clapping back at a correction. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Navy Federal: Wedding https:/...

If there is a more easily understood metaphor for conflict than cats versus dogs, marketers don’t want to hear about it. Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the time-honored conflict between the two species to sell everything cars, cat treats and phone books. Plus, a true professional gives Andrew a welcome attaboy. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Polaroid: “Bad D...

Andrew and Vieves consider some of the many ads featuring mail carriers being hounded by dogs, tormented by the elements and, weirdly, dropping into a mega ramp for a sweet vertical. Plus, Andrew stumbles onto a new summer song obsession, thanks to an Ad Councilor. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: WhatsApp: “Doubt Delivered” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qPNX/whatsapp-doubt...

A rich trove of Ad Councilor submissions overwhelms Andrew and Vieves’ paltry observations about pickle-based plagiarism and underpants offenses. Plus, the Mandela Effect is, well, in effect. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Sonic Drive-In - Big Dill Meal: Pickle Everything https://share.google/jgVcjaQHU43Z5ZxOL Fruit of the Loom - Undervention https://www.youtube.com...