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 chase https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gV6e/apple-watch-couch-chase-dont-give-in OpenAI ChatGPT - This year https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g7xM/openai-chatgpt-this-year-with-chatgpt-song-by-minnie-riperton Native Deodorant - Runner’s deodorant https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6I6C/native-runners-deodorant FanDuel Casino - #1 feeling https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5BpZ/fanduel-the-number-one-feeling-jogging American Family Insurance - JJ Watt https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ALZd/american-family-insurance-a-runners-dream-featuring-jj-watt Helix DNA tests - Wolf pack https://www.ispot.tv/ad/w_Np/helix-nonstop-runner So, she found out she was part wolf? ThinkThin protein bar - Hot runner https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7lDK/thinkthin-high-protein-bar-runner Snickers - Speedwalker and Mr.T https://youtu.be/OkT_d2OTgv0?si=ErM4uButVdf6vaUn Guitar Center - Take a chance https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AhCK/guitar-center-jogging-in-the-park Silk Protein - Jogging https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AhoQ/silk-protein-nutmilk-jogging-and-protein Colorado Mesa University - Featherstone U. https://youtu.be/pwOKS-GIISs?si=YsmyrcodFoouVWwE

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.ispot.tv/ad/toxt/downy-defy-damage-health-teacher Blockbuster Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUFjCHXG8kI Bubble Tape (1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKbSat4qP7c Up & Go Liquid Breakfast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaGnt7UGPTw Slim Jim (ft. Macho Man Randy Savage) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G36jgW_lwk4 Advil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2M2OGf3A9E Optimum: We’re Not Teachers https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6SKV/optimum-were-not-teachers Chocolate Skittles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cak2vzJKiKk Pringles Duck Lips https://youtu.be/PGvFIqghsTg?si=X_NW_igmjqW-ugQJ

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/quilted-northern-sir-froggy Halos - Brakes https://youtu.be/TZ2MqeR7N7U?si=29_kIbRyGlZiLzN3 Kohl’s - Dad’s Acceptance Speech https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AblZ/kohls-dads-oscars-acceptance-speech PNC Bank: Time Machine https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fUS4/pnc-financial-services-time-machine PayDay - Salty Sweet https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AjZV/payday-salty-covered-sweetness-customer-service Cox Communications - Cool mom https://youtu.be/0QI5R9_ngXg?si=hP40xaP8IiCVaRHO Casa Santa Fe https://youtu.be/UeEbnWRdl_w Navy Federal: Wedding https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BZUv/navy-federal-credit-union-wedding Geico - Incognito https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T3fQ/geico-incognito Peacock TV: “Standing” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f0SG/peacock-tv-standing FOX NFL - Tom Brady https://youtu.be/KffXrGVAU0w?si=tbFxKQzAAcyI_8nV Tide Stick - Talking Stain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocurs9KLC0Q Royal Kingdom - Acting School https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TNNc/royal-kingdom-acting-school-featuring-kevin-hart Sears - Dinner Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7UVZ/sears-dinner-party NJM Insurance - Snowman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U90RumkSomQ

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://www.ispot.tv/ad/BRBb/tremfya-break-away Benlysta - Big stuff https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1xKn/benlysta-every-flare-is-a-disappointment Rexulti - Masking https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fUHb/rexulti-depression-still-masking-garage-and-office Rinvoq - Static disruption https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bCwl/rinvoq-helicopter Ingrezza - DIfferent Light https://www.ispot.tv/ad/q87l/ingrezza-different-light VYVGART - The Picture is Changing https://www.ispot.tv/ad/blWR/vyvgart-the-picture-is-changing Lexus - December to Remember https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BHrd/lexus-december-to-remember-sales-event-ecast-t1 Huggies Pull-ups - Turd and Urine https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fv4t/huggies-turd-and-urine-training-pants-potty-training NBC Winter Olympics (ft. Lindsey Vonn & Scarlett Johansson) https://youtu.be/jYfVpiZdjFg?si=criElutpD8ewXbjy Jaws - Scars https://youtu.be/dLjNzwEULG8?si=rUSuV-dg0fDm3t3Q Dominos - Treat Yo Self https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Ba6Q/dominos-mix-and-match-treat-yo-self-featuring-retta Hilton: Don’t Lose Sleep Over The Holidays https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B9Zb/hilton-hotels-holidays-dont-want-to-lose-sleep Hershey’s Kiss - classic holiday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HtSLF4vlrk Medicare Advantage - Call now! https://youtu.be/DldT4QiydvE?si=SfIGZSyNg5bjZJSe

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 https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B8PZ/jeep-holidays-the-twelve-days-of-jeep-t1 Show AEW - 12 Days of shopping https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f0iy/all-elite-wrestling-12-days-of-shop-aew-featuring-harley-cameron Audi - Jingle Bells https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BaWZ/audi-jingle-bells-t1 Nintendo 64 - JIngle Bells https://youtu.be/ASOIS-LE6V4?si=4LKRvDKkn_ofLia8 KMart - Joe Boxer Jingle Bells https://youtu.be/9PVhIMr4ScI?si=rdzNZBevUZaFbEKB Target - Unexpected (Carol of the Bells) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BQs3/target-holidays-unexpected BarkBox - Squeaky bells https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2KwY/barkbox-tis-the-season Verizon/iPhone - Carolers https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5RRo/verizon-holiday-carolers Duluth Trading Company - Carol of the Bells https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2gXt/duluth-trading-company-carol-of-the-bells Osmo - Muahahaha of the bells https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qR48/osmo-holidays-muahahaha-of-the-bells Dish Network - We Dish You a Merry Christmas https://youtu.be/bp0KeVXSQg0?si=OJ6aYMBiR6KGcbqI Snuggie - We Wish You a Snuggie Christmas https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wsvI/snuggie-we-wish-you-a-snuggie-christmas Mass Mutual - Silent Night, Awkward Night https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2N6d/massmutual-holidays-silent-night Sallyport Commercial Finance - Sallyport Rocks https://youtu.be/pb8W5sP0su8?si=o6ZLOxhHm1ijQzEE Bosch - Dishwasher https://youtu.be/4KKe89hYyUU?si=oXw3zEEaMkZP_vDx Hy-Vee Jingle https://youtu.be/GhpzMuK9bgk?si=DRBLzWhdgpsX_yFu

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-holiday-parties-02442f85beef Miller Lite - The End Of Holiday Work Parties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXqMcsHJsSY KFC Loaded Potato Bowl - Office Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7sui/kfc-loaded-potato-bowl-office-party Subway Festive Feast (UK) - The Office Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i64uP-usirs Discover Card - Office Holiday Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7E3r/discover-card-cashback-bonus-office-holiday-party Jack In The Box - Holiday Spirit + Ball Party https://youtu.be/SUGkkbKrfpI?si=WnHdYD9vsBMBIAsj&t=1178 Red Stripe Beer - Office Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ohHqZycWpI Olympus - Office Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7VVE/olympus-office-party UPS Store - “Every-Ing At The Office Party” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dyTq/the-ups-store-every-ing-at-the-office-party Gucci - 1990s Office Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGEYaRyLgLg Homes.com - Office Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BI_M/homes-com-office-party-featuring-dan-levy-heidi-gardner M&Ms - Office Party Mime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d09SzaeFUqc NJM Insurance - Snowman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U90RumkSomQ NJM Insurance - Too Many Mascots! https://youtu.be/VcqFKkgElGI?si=k-Em9LoxQie1sDqc

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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIhwV_XTETc Rakuten - Snowwomen (2024) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fuKC/rakuten-holidays-snowwomen Heinecken - Snowman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFq7HhUtZM8 Michael & Son HVAC - Dancing Snowman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an4dnR3zo9Q PepsiCo (Sodas and Chips) - Snowman Dreams Come True https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2jWO/pepsico-snowman-snacks-song-by-hall-and-oats Nestea Iced Tea - Laundrette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN5eB1YS7zQ Nestea Iced Tea - Traffic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gza9PvoQ_rY Nestea Iced Tea - Hot Tub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3thS67Rl3cU Campbell’s Soup - Snowman https://youtu.be/FU1WAa5pDi0?si=qXOL54UcWRHjdZdn&t=5 NJM Insurance - Snowman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U90RumkSomQ Aviation Gin - Frosty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL_PLNq_Y6A IRN-BRU: Snowman Flight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yZOab5gl-4 IRN-BRU - Snowman sequel https://youtu.be/z8WBStu4STY?si=28Rtg-kWd2wmFXYT Capital One: Greased Lightening Santa (ft John Travolta) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1M873QP33Y

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 & Bullwinkle Thanksgiving Marathon ft. Frazer Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcjak29M2U0 KCAL Rocky & Bullwinkle Marathon Hosted By Frazer Smith (PART 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XETe_ZMptDc&t=38s K-BIG 104 https://youtu.be/Hki7zZi6Itk KLSX 971 Classic Rock Commercial https://youtu.be/hMmYHt3C_cs KCAL TV Bikini Open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyw1sDDRg7k Cerritos Isuzu https://youtu.be/Rapx-52mCVM The Wherehouse https://youtu.be/J5ovS_LwFVk?si=hzwIWPZBzzR7rTXd Anacin for Stubborn Headache Pain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8SdwJ-QbOA Sports Illustrated "NFL Rocks" + "NBA Superstars" VHS https://youtu.be/XtRbuhDQb3E Chuck E. Cheese’s - “Your Little Monkey” https://youtu.be/fpdACCLlusk Mr Bucket https://youtu.be/lM1VJu1EIDk?si=2qQrknk6V9NEaIdy Baby Feel So Real https://youtu.be/igC7hU9QkDk?si=meQb6yKxI3PhBkNN Eliminator TS-7 https://youtu.be/A7_z8t2z9Pc?si=O8GGkz74bxhG8AaT Kitty Surprise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jYR5Qingn0 Pretty Pretty Princess https://youtu.be/xGoHHmSJ6q0 Crocodile Dentist by Milton Bradley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5UE6PDbaLo Shark Attack Bowling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz6-WACBnxQ Splat! https://youtu.be/RvKtOU7KFWo Color Blaster https://youtu.be/DR2yYNLxgSs Uber Eats: Brian Cox Goes to College https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e_hxePIAFM

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.ispot.tv/ad/7TGv/laquinta-inns-and-suites-gorilla-in-the-room Geico - Bull in a china shop https://www.ispot.tv/ad/w2GE/geico-animal-planet-bull-in-a-china-shop Merrill Lynch – Bull in a china shop https://youtu.be/FMKd1NkTEB8?si=atr89XaxsDKh1NJj Vero – Bull in a china shop https://youtu.be/G6kyory1Mao?si=jB5ql4mECUbeFst_ Chase Bank – wild goose chase https://youtu.be/lKdHr69FIbQ?si=IFvJ_0Pif5D3yrkw Fluzone – Wolf in sheep’s clothing https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2AbG/sanofi-aventis-us-llc-the-flu-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing Purina – Hold your horses https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AYCX/purina-hold-your-horses Starbucks Double Shot – Eager beaver https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Aky4/starbucks-doubleshot-eager-beaver EDS– Herding cats https://youtu.be/m_MaJDK3VNE?si=akUius-51JzQiZ7K FedEx - Ducks in a row https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzW3kEQVcXY Starbucks Double Shot “Glenn” Commercial (Original) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc1QeCAQPgQ Starbucks Double Shot “Roy” Commercial (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsl7O2BoFY Pillsbury Wiener Wrap Jingle (1976) https://youtu.be/mAlkITZ46UQ?si=GILzuM9PDuOrVrfJ Pillsbury Wiener Wrap Commercial (1976) https://youtu.be/76kZYD6Wbyc?si=5CU6Uh19BEnY-0DU

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-football-is-for-food-bradleys-mission-featuring-bradley-cooper Fuccillo Kia of Schenectady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n8sDxfwER0 The next Caroline https://www.news-press.com/videos/news/2017/11/02/billy-fuccillo-searches-next-caroline/107265248/ Caroline Returns https://www.news-press.com/videos/news/2019/05/31/video-billy-fuccillo-discusses-return-co-host-caroline-renfro/1300559001/ Billy’s end https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTg-zH880fI Breaking Bad Habits - Walter White https://youtu.be/hFZl77eAqQM?si=c0incx6CXF8GYHP6 Breaking Bad Habits - The Cousins https://youtu.be/jkCyASXKPsQ?si=nxqFdUm7B2ZKEXIn Uber Eats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_7TkqLACyY Jungle Law https://youtu.be/0VBvumWm_dc?si=nS_PvvreHLROOlWO Rooms To Go Presidents Day Sale https://www.ispot.tv/ad/taIx/rooms-to-go-kids-presidents-day-sale-style-and-function Rooms To Go (1993) https://youtu.be/-wxVvr2z_ws?si=JUub0flZOS4Y2Nb

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 - Weber Grill Commercial Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0jLEn-Nwek Long Fence (Old Jingle) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr8hJrbSri8 Long Fence (New Jingle) https://vimeo.com/398533642 Joe Hadeed Carpet Cleaning (live radio ad from WMAL) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8EaB49LOXU Joe Hadeed Carpet Cleaning (TV Commercial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktVs82qmsvg Sleepy’s Mattress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXeUbRe8eM4 Dell Streak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoz0F2Ybzc0 Quilted Northern - We Quilt This City https://youtu.be/GJfeviFUcyw?si=VovVMUYdfjmiERRO Dawn - Fluff My Feathers https://ispot.tv/a/fLeL

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.youtube.com/watch?v=FuFmpph-FPQ YMCA - Butter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8GcKA1Ezh4 Washington’s Lottery - Ranch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjxC2llA3Cg Zaxby’s Chicken - Awkward Handshakes https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Z3s7/zaxbys-southern-tlc-chicken-sandwich-awkward-greeting ESPN Fantasy Football - Awkward Exchange https://www.ispot.tv/ad/13TQ/espn-fantasy-football-awkward-exchange Hotels.com - Awkward Moment https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7lDw/hotels-com-awkward-moment Sears - Dinner Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7UVZ/sears-dinner-party Miele - Dinner Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-HpYg6SWmg Mountain Dew - Barefoot Feeling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCd7KjuBPbw WHYT Radio (Detroit) - Snakes (ft. Bruce Campbell) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6uNuQIPDMs Setapp - Fear of Snakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKacO6Jj7z4 Progressive - Replay: Spiders https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2ZXw/progressive-what-really-happened-replay-spiders Orkin: Sleeping https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IWyD/orkin-home-is-where-the-spiders-arent Geico - Caveman: Stand-up https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fOBD/geico-caveman-stand-up Summer’s Eve Shower Gel - Shower https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7czw/summers-eve-shower AM/PM: Dogs Out Of Beer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt-E6RHIIJk

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-t1 Royal Kingdom - Acting School https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TNNc/royal-kingdom-acting-school-featuring-kevin-hart GoodnessKNOWS - Tryouts https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AmNI/goodnessknows-try-acting Dunkin’ - Acting excercises https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6wQe/dunkin-dunkings-munchkins-skewer-acting-lessons-featuring-ben-affleck-matt-damon Allstate - Accident forgiveness https://youtu.be/XhbH8VprK7Q?si=Z9VD6BbXE_h9C5iV Strongbow - Actor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A6Cr/strongbow-cherry-blossom-acting-featuring-patrick-stewart Strongbow - Impressive Flavors https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AN9r/strongbow-hard-cider-impressive-flavors-feat-patrick-stewart Sonic - Terry Crews School of Acting for Athletes https://youtu.be/qY_ZZrjqdt8?si=lkrfUzUsze6VHxma Michael Taaffe - Texas Longhorns https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPPRHUzkoad/ Hulu+ Live TV - DK Metcalf & Charlie Day https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fIpI/hulu-live-tv-acting-academy-featuring-dk-metcalf-charlie-day Nissan - Heisman House acting school https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7N01/nissan-heisman-house-acting-class-featuring-robert-griffin-iii Footlocker - Bad Acting https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7w7P/foot-locker-bad-acting-sweater-featuring-victor-cruz Free Credit Report - Used Car https://youtu.be/tloVHJtrJ_k?si=RDPAX58vEjcjL8Su&t=55 Interview with David Mullenfeld who wrote the jingle https://feeds.libsyn.com/478344/website/episode-1675-the-man-behind-the-music

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-championship-tattoos Hero cosmetics - Zits https://youtu.be/4aATqgWbqAk?si=oMhrBCS0Mc8K9D74 Citi Strata Elite - Points https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BM8y/citi-strata-elite-savvy-mom-featuring-kristen-bell Wonderful pistachios - Liliputians https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BVUC/wonderful-pistachios-lilliputians Breath Right - Strip https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Oa9_/breathe-right-strip-on-all-by-myself Butterfinger - Case 167 https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TjQW/butterfinger-butterfinger-investigators-case-no-167-pirates Wyndham Worldwide - World’s Greatest Aunt https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T8dt/wyndham-worldwide-worlds-greatest-aunt AT&T Business - The Office https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BBp4/at-and-t-business-super-safe-featuring-angela-kinsey-oscar-nuez-craig-robinson-creed-bratton Fuccillo Kia of Schenectady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n8sDxfwER0 Uber Eats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_7TkqLACyY

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 - Jeff Bridges and Zoe Saldana (Version 1) https://adage.com/video/t-mobile-jeff-bridges-zoe-saldana-explain-how-to-get-the-new-iphone-17-on-us-30s/ T-Mobile - Jeff Bridges and Zoe Saldana (Version 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbcVI_uyCSU Progressive - “Vacation” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Bnni/progressive-vacation Progressive - Dr. Rick (Grocery Store, Coffeeshop, Restaurant) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ByM0/progressive-dr-rick-young-homeowners Capitol One - “The Capitol One Guy Sighting” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f76g/capital-one-cafe-spotting Geico - “Crossword” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ByFV/geico-auto-insurance-crossword CLEP (College Level Examination Program) PSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F02IMkpsAA Progressive - Bad Listener https://youtu.be/1XvYkDq-3o0?si=mkUxpwGZz9aQCPbs Wawa 50th Anniversary Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bar0bnGtnM0

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/schick-xtreme-3-interview A&W Rootbeer - Dumb Ass https://youtu.be/tMe3WDmxBEI?si=c4OOvCkhGiVH6jU3 Bud Light - Lazy Job Interview https://youtu.be/-BesTv5qQsk?si=3yB6lA1O_2BlrS8- Austin Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric https://youtu.be/40q2HRVz4Zw?si=VluE2zSlsoD7WHZT Old Spice - Five Year Plan - Job Interview https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ADjH/old-spice-smell-em-five-year-plan Commodore 64 Commercial - Job Interview (November 20, 1983) https://youtu.be/Yhof9VyrFuA?si=m5bnuBKmrAbC5cLx Pardons Direct - Job Interview https://youtu.be/n_ynlcjdqj0?si=YZccPNaNLhke-Vq2 Tide Stick - Talking Stain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocurs9KLC0Q Haverty’s - Job Interview https://youtu.be/fK3tPcfZ3aY?si=e4u6zSLBfw5RLCC9 Morgan & Morgan - Bouncer https://youtu.be/iDM5Hcd1lhU?si=pIFkEGUEBI0ST5sd Honeycomb - A Big Bing Bite https://youtu.be/N75uiGlvIbI?si=F29lBu4W0Zq0m6jC

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-featuring-lindsay-lohan Hampton by Hilton - Paris Hilton https://youtu.be/VxnbQYJ3STY?si=D53_Jom-FvhOGbHi Walmart - Paris Hilton https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6zSQ/walmart-the-mother-of-all-savings-memberships-featuring-paris-hilton-tia-mowry Chicken of the Sea - Jessica Simpson https://youtu.be/1CRAoumL61c?si=qnvBZjICWyNg-pvD Nintendo Switch - Christina Aguilera https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qmp9/nintendo-christina-aguilera-and-her-family-make-memories Navy Federal - Wedding https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BZUv/navy-federal-credit-union-wedding Navy Federal - The Talk https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B1H1/navy-federal-credit-union-the-talk Navy Federal - Family History https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B1Hz/navy-federal-credit-union-family-history M&Ms: Eating Your Own Kind (ft. Patrick Warburton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NofJZ3KSTGw

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-never-seen-it-game-day-fit-featuring-kumail-nanjiani-rob-mcelhenney State Farm - Trainer vs Trainor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Bf51/state-farm-trainor-featuring-patrick-mahomes-and-meghan-trainor Xfinity - Owen Wilson & Vince Vaugn https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BBo5/xfinity-imagine-that-sports-are-better-with-xfinity-featuring-vince-vaughn-owen-wilson FOX NFL - Tom Brady https://youtu.be/KffXrGVAU0w?si=tbFxKQzAAcyI_8nV Sapphire Reserve - Ben Stiller Family https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BISw/chase-sapphire-reserve-family-featuring-ben-stiller Sapphire Reserve - Ben Stiller Franklin https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T44O/chase-sapphire-reserve-franklin-by-ben-stiller AT&T Wireless - Ben Stiller Bad Golf Day https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Dle/at-and-t-wireless-epic-bad-golf-day-featuring-ben-stiller Skinny Pop - Jennifer Aniston https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T5TP/skinnypop-check-in-featuring-jennifer-aniston Little Caesars - Deal Deal Deer https://youtu.be/-UyOyS6yl2c?si=nH80plgaOBrgccUt&t=5

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.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfCub7I9mcE AAA: “Like Calling Dad” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Wxz/aaa-holidays-like-calling-dad Schweppes: “Like Father” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYHgmIeCnYc Inglenook Wine: “Daddy, Apartment” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKyqIwIWevY Paze: “Dad Purchases” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f5mR/paze-dad-purchases Peacock TV: “Standing” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f0SG/peacock-tv-standing Cart D’or Ice Cream - “Not Your Dad” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0EYRF9rTlA Gambler’s Help (Melbourne): “I Had A Gambling Problem. It Was My Dad.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXO4VGtW3T4 American Family Insurance: “Dad” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xqo0fZ_B8c Father & Son Construction: “No Job To Big No Job Too Small” https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1DrvnrUY3sE