After These Messages Podcast

A new haul of mystery VHS tapes has Andrew back at it with a crop of very early 90s ads that include a lot of grandmas (and one spicy surprise!) It’s all fish-eye lenses, swooping camera movements and some very outdated ideas about “health food.” Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Ritz Air Crisps https://youtu.be/ePZpCaJ45wY Kellogg’s Healthy Choice Cereal Commercial: Golf Guy On Roof (1995) https://youtu.be/GNkT8R1nfH8 Hanes Commercial: Winds of Change (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmfanDXRa5A Post Waffle Crisp Cereal Commercial (1995) https://youtu.be/vk8NX2PaPRw Unisom Commercial: On The Phone With Mom (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvsKpGX02KM Kraft Free Honey Dijon Dressing Commercial https://youtu.be/s6yTYBREcjs That’s My Dog Promo https://youtu.be/heTDMke1Z8Q Hallmark Shoebox - The Way To Show You Care https://youtu.be/TOD-NaD04Eg Tums: Health Food For Your Bones https://youtu.be/-t8fzI-L4Bo Weeder Weeder Commercial https://youtu.be/H6u8oZDJnI

With the fall season looming, back to school ads are in full swing, so Vieves and Andrew consider ads old and new for backpacks, Trapper Keepers and all the accoutrements for kids (and the old actors who play them.) Plus, an Ad Councilor offers a eye-popping revelation, and Andrew’s VHS project finally bears fruit. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Amazon Back to School (ft Michelle Buteau) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fVEx/amazon-back-to-school-season-sports-stuff-featuring-michelle-buteau Amazon “Dormz”: Jared McCain https://www.marketingdive.com/news/amazon-back-to-school-2024-marketing-campaign-savings/721567/ Amazon “Dormz”: Matthew Merril https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewinthekitchen/video/7399686288611314987 Reddit weighs in https://www.reddit.com/r/CommercialsIHate/comments/1eojavr/amazon_commercial_pjs_and_journals/ Kohl's: “Back to School: Backpack” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Us1/kohls-back-to-school-backpack Target: “Back to School: Sharks” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6U

A latent fascination with the golden age of piracy combined with a veritable treasure trove of pirate-themed commercials leads Vieves to don her eyepatch and pegleg for a show about the buccaneers of yore. Plus, a spokesperson comes for the crown, and Andrew may finally be able to put his weightlifting visions to rest. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Amazon Business - Run a tighter ship https://youtu.be/E5T3sSPqXCk?si=-n5DnaaD8Vn10BLU Amazon Treasure Truck https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dJy7/amazon-treasure-truck-peg-leg Hidden Valley Ranch https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5POU/hidden-valley-ranch-pirates American Dairy Farmers - Power of a cheese https://youtu.be/BXOqKEsCkeM?si=daQ1aVesKxITwzQQ Valspar Paint https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1nNo/valspar-pirates-treasure Pirate Water https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Qlp/pirate-water-here-for-the-booty Epipen - Oopsie! https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7wY7/mylan-epipen-pirates Pirate Ship Shipping https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1i32/pirate-ship-quicksand

Guest producer Theresa delivers a show about all the myriad uses for jackhammers in selling everything from headache relief to cat litter. Plus, a spotter gets spotted, and Google’s ongoing decline appears to accelerate like an Olympic track star. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked a out in this week’s show: Tylenol https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AJFQ/tylenol-cold-flu-severe-jackhammer Claritin https://youtu.be/xxaz9VeE_2g?si=OgimBkTA7afaCE-q Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7gnu/dr-scholls-massaging-gel-jackhammer Arm and Hammer Cat Litter https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A07_/arm-and-hammer-slide-jackhammer Popcorn Chicken Shake https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/kfc-popcorn-chicken-shake-jackhammer-a07b94632a02 Maine Spirits - Cocktail shaker https://vimeo.com/346938385 AFLAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIyLfORGXs Geico - Motorcycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyrl1mr_2fc Amex - dance routine; fun surprise! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1229875151207729

After Andrew gets gaslit by the internet, he and Vieves pivot to looking at the weightiest commercials for insurance, mortgages and “spistachios.” Plus, is ice the investment opportunity that you’ve been looking for? And in a fight between a faulty GPS and an Ad Councilor, who will emerge victorious? Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Better Help - Workout https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qJ0T/betterhelp-workout The General - Weightlifting ft Shaq https://youtu.be/PeLvedlGdWw?si=ZW1oT9ut8Ea03zX_ Rocket Mortgage - Jason Momoa Super Bowl Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGWCzeAOenU Apple Music - Drake vs Bench Press https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86D7AGm5sHk Pyramid Credit Union - Weight Lifting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwP9_PSJNWw Allstate - Olympic Weightlifting (ft. Shane Hamman) https://youtu.be/xAYAvLSwQGw?si=m_qzBozDxCLJ_frU Wonderful Pistachios - “Leotards” (Ft. Kendrick Farris) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tqzd/wonderful-pistachios-leotards-featuring-kendrick

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/