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Description : Spielberg. Nolan. Two legendary directors with movies out this summer. To celebrate, we're playing a Jeopardy game devoted to their movies, characters, and careers. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/MOMA Fade In: In a world where movies rely on marketing more than ever to connect with audiences, one podcast aims to make sense of it all... Become a supporter of thi...

The Short Summary: We take a bite out of crime with McGruff, revisit the PSAs that scared themselves into our brains, and ask whether old-school public service messaging still works today. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com Search Keyword(s): Episode 207 The Long-Winded Description: In this episode of Speaking Human, we sniff out whether McGruff the Crime Dog’s cartoon crime-fig...

Description : It’s a brand new day as two masters of the summer movie universe embark on an odyssey through never-ending animated franchises, disturbing disclosures, and adorable alien babies to predict the season’s biggest blockbusters. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/MOMA Fade In: In a world where movies rely on marketing more than ever to connect with audiences, one podcas...

Description: The hosts prepare for a thoughtful discussion on mystical dairy-related diplomacy, but are overtaken by executive buzzword fill-ins and titles that refuse to end. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/WFA Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, who may or may not have been caffeinated, sleep-deprived, or otherwise influenced by...

The Short Summary: We crank up the amps to analyze how bands like Nickelback, Creed, and Bush—as well as a couple once-hot brands—went from cultural domination to punchline status. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com Search Keyword(s): Episode 206 The Long-Winded Description: In this episode of Speaking Human , we crank up the amps to look at how bands like Creed, Nickelback, and...

Description : We dive into movies where the title is the main character—and whether that’s a good or bad marketing move. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/MOMA Fade In: In a world where movies rely on marketing more than ever to connect with audiences, one podcast aims to make sense of it all... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/presented-by-s...

Description: The hosts attempt to chronicle the turbulent life of a deeply unwell appliance, but are derailed by products with identity crises and shows that sound too ridiculous to not be real. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/WFA Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, who may or may not have been caffeinated, sleep-deprived, or othe...

The Short Summary: We tip off a March Madness–style bracket to determine which pharmaceutical commercial deserves the crown as the cringiest ad on TV. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com Search Keyword(s): Episode 205 The Long-Winded Description: What happens when you take the absurdly catchy jingles, forced cheerfulness, and side-effect speed-reading of pharmaceutical advertisin...

Description : From trailers to taglines to TikToks, we assess every aspect of the marketing for “Project Hail Mary” to see if it’s ready for launch. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/MOMA Fade In: In a world where movies rely on marketing more than ever to connect with audiences, one podcast aims to make sense of it all... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

The Short Summary: We exhume the bloated remains of this year’s Super Bowl commercials to argue whether the biggest night in advertising has flatlined for good. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com Search Keyword(s): Episode 204 The Long-Winded Description:  Are Super Bowl commercials still the pinnacle of advertising—or has the biggest night in marketing finally flatlined? In thi...

Winter is brutal. Unless you’re a brand built for it. This week, we spotlight the companies that thrive when the temperature drops. From mountaineering gear turned fashion staple with The North Face , to the merino evangelism of Smartwool , to the emotional insulation of Swiss Miss , we unpack why some brands don’t just endure winter—they own it.  If you’ve ever looked forward to a season because...

Description: The hosts seek to uncover the secrets behind the most legendary con in history but get hoodwinked by tricky Amazon prices and endlessly replayed HBO movies. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/WFA Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, who may or may not have been caffeinated, sleep-deprived, or otherwise influenced by the c...

Description: In honor of the release of Primate, we share some legendary cinematic simians that rewrote the rules of monkey business and had audiences going bananas. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/MOMA Fade In:   In a world where movies rely on marketing more than ever to connect with audiences, one podcast aims to make sense of it all... Become a supporter of this podcast:...

We prompt a showdown between recent commercials from AI power players ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—and crown the spot that comes out on top. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #200 #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #AI #Tech #ChatGP...

Description: The hosts begin a profound exploration of lunch-meat but are swiftly diverted by a full-blown Kurt Russell role-rumble and the unseemly inner thoughts of everyday objects. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/WFA Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, who may or may not have been caffeinated, sleep-deprived, or otherwise infl...

We open the door on Criterion’s physical media treasure trove to see what all the buzz is about. SHOW NOTES Get visuals, links and show notes from this episode at speakinghuman.com or at MOMApodcast.com. #Movies #Marketing #Podcast #2025 #SpeakingHuman #Opinions #Reviews #BestOfList #Criterion #Movies #List #Opinions #Hollywood #Cinema #Film Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

We stuff Thanksgiving with the latest technology — spotlighting humanoid helpers, robot-laced footwear, and the delightfully deranged inventions nobody ever asked to unwrap. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #200 #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simp...

We sprint headfirst into The Running Man to see if it goes the distance in IMAX and outruns the ’87 classic. SHOW NOTES Get visuals, links and show notes from this episode at speakinghuman.com or at MOMApodcast.com. #Movies #Marketing #Podcast #2025 #SpeakingHuman #Opinions #Reviews #BestOfList #RUNNINGMAN #Arnold #StevenKing #EdgarWright #Hollywood #Cinema #Film #IMAX Become a supporter of this p...

We toast the 200th episode of this podcast by sharing our (maybe) definitive list of the 200 most memorable brands of the modern era. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #200 #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #logos #De...

Description: The hosts plan to uncover the long-lost methodology behind spectral population tracking, but instead get pulled into franchise overhauls and movie endings reimagined by a synthetic mind. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/WFA Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, who may or may not have been caffeinated, sleep-deprived, or...

Eight iconic horror movie villains enter, but only one leaves. Who makes it out alive? SHOW NOTES Get visuals, links and show notes from this episode at speakinghuman.com or at MOMApodcast.com. #Movies #Marketing #Podcast #2025 #SpeakingHuman #Opinions #Reviews #Halloween #Thunderdome #Scary #Jason #Spooky #MichaelMyers #Alien #Exorcist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

We crunch into Doritos’ Stranger Things telethon stunt and unwrap the best of this year’s Halloween ad tricks and treats. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #logos #halloween #stranger...

Description: The hosts attempt to get to the heart of hydration but get waylaid by whispering Walken and mysterious Amazon prices. Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/WFA Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, who may or may not have been caffeinated, sleep-deprived, or otherwise influenced by the chaotic forces of the universe. These vi...

We huddle up to dissect whether the marketing for the new movie HIM is a trick-play touchdown or a red zone fumble. SHOW NOTES Get visuals, links and show notes from this episode at speakinghuman.com or at MOMApodcast.com. #Movies #Marketing #Podcast #2025 #SpeakingHuman #Opinions #Reviews #BestOfList #HIM #JordanPeele Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/presented-...

We risk agony, defeat, and heartache to share our thoughts on Nike’s reimaging of the brand’s iconic “Just Do It” campaign for a new generation Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #logo...