After These Messages Podcast

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that ask: why do it the hard way? From high protein snacks to hot dates, shortcuts are everywhere. Plus, a comedy cult favorite is the new spokesperson for a dating app, and a new segment considers ads that REALLY work. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about on this week’s show: Cheat on chips with chips https://www.ispot.tv/ad/62_b/quest-nutrition-cheat-on-chips-with-chips-featuring-kumail-nanjiani Sandcastle cheating https://www.ispot.tv/ad/65nk/quest-nutrition-soft-and-chewy-cookie-sandcastle-cheating-featuring-kumail-nanjiani WIN Reality - It’s cheating h&outu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe Dr. Pepper - Cheating https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o0tK/dr-pepper-fansville-tailgate-cheating Home Chef - Shortcuts https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OwEQ/home-chef-kitchen-shortcuts What’syourprice.com https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7dzt/whatsyourprice-com-dating-shortcut ;Hinge: Designed to Be Deleted https://youtu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe Them Magazine

Sneakerhead, Lakers fan, and friend of the pod Nick Jarin joins Andrew and Vieves to talk about the representation of basketball in commercials, as well as provide some much needed fact-checking for Andrew’s knowledge of Jimmy Butler. Here are the ads and articles we talked about on today's show: Larry Bird for Allstate https://youtu.be/nrbPVsQB3vw?si=3FDPFKevAsX9RpPc State Farm: “Shoot” (ft Caitlin Clark, Jimmy Butler and Reggie Miller) https://youtu.be/vESFtmxlIzg?si=UV9GDFitVlgxad5O State Farm: “Foul” (ft. Chris Paul) https://youtu.be/s_kntaPMdVw?si=rcfF2O74RG4M3XSJ State Farm: “Trade” (ft. Chris Paul) https://youtu.be/bdZDv6c6rzA?si=w6KdP-ndzgO8b412 Hollywood Reporter: Who is Jake from State Farm? He’s both surprisingly famous but also totally unknown https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/jake-state-farm-actor-kevin-miles-patrick-mahomes-friendship-1235820810/ Adidas AE1s: Anthony Edwards Introduces Himself https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7313639316733971755?

In a world where so much of life is utterly predictable, it makes sense that so many ad wizards would turn to surprise parties to inject a little spontaneity into their pitches. Plus Andrew discovers that one brand has been his nemesis all along, and a racecar driver has really taken to the culture. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Wells-Fargo: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7WIq/wells-fargo-apple-pay-surprise-party LG Quad Wash: Surprises https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1P38/lg-quad-wash-pro-surprises FanDuel: A Surprise Party Surprise https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oN7f/fanduel-sportsbook-a-surprise-party-surprise Verizon: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/whdf/verizon-surprise-pre-order-feat-thomas-middleditch Chevrolet Malibu: Mom’s Surprise Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs9Dq8N_2TU DishNetwork: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OCBB/dish-network-wwe-surprise-party-featuring-big-e-sasha-banks-rey-mysterio Cheez-It: Surprise Party Maturity https://www.isp

Awkward silences and uncomfortable moments at the dinner table are a staple of commercial comedy, apparently. Plus, Vieves might get to taste a celebrated chicken chain, and the real reason for the doctored photo of Princess Kate is finally revealed. Here are links to the ads and stories we talked about on this week’s show: CarMax - New Piercing https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5y2Q/carmax-who-you-texting State Farm: Fish Tails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJEfq-futEw Alfa Insurance - Family Dinner https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1AFv/alfa-insurance-family-dinner Idaho Potatoes: Dramatic Dinner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1pJu_3amsM Frontier Internet: Family Dinner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d9EKoXo0yo Sling - Family Dinner https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2vbY/sling-family-dinner eDrugstore - Dinner https://www.ispot.tv/ad/50hW/edrugstore-dinner Progressive: Dinner Replay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2garXNfntU Eggs For Dinner: Love Birds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd6gnoQ9siA Heinz: Ed

Andrew quizzes Vieves on her ear for spokeschickens and non-spokeschickens. Plus, the internet is alerted to a bonkers beer campaign of days gone by, and how many cute jingles does it take to sell meat paste? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Purdue: Jim Purdue’s Healthy Obsession https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F21Opn7L1DQ Happy Motors: We’re Going To Make You Happy https://youtu.be/axye9tuzKDk?si=QiV_vOld0WKYarid Burger King: Subservient Chicken: Vest https://vimeo.com/70689208 Antelope Valley College https://youtu.be/f86j3-jJMBM?si=yPP0SioBIQA7gZ9i&t=7 Lotto: Never Get Up Early Again https://youtu.be/i78jvUoBAbQ?si=cou_Pp2T86nHNlQA Sanderson Farm’s: Marketing Guru https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ARHb/sanderson-farms-marketing-guru San Diego Chicken Video https://youtu.be/d2ZYTw3lTZs?si=hOMdjhcjsp_KSpyX&t=40 Royal Farms - Ever Try The Chicken? https://youtu.be/vB2ZTJ5YOAY?si=Qcr6W6j3JSWlPGoJ Raising Cane’s: Post Malone on National Chicken Finger Day https://www.ispot.tv/

Vieves’ excessive screen time manifests in a piping hot Vieves Takeover as she lambasts the one percent for promoting stupid gimmicks and interrogates a very weird toilet ad. Plus, Andrew resurrects some classic 90s burger promotions, and the Ad Council remembers a time when Junior WAS baseball.

Andrew and Vieves consider ads that rely on that awkward moment when two exes collide. Plus, Andrew thinks he might have a strong argument on appeal based on a podcast ad he heard, and the Ad Council really brings it with the jingles this week. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Little Caesars - Sorry PB&J https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6L9e/little-caesars-pizza-slices-n-sicks-sorry-pb-and-j Old Navy - Ex-boyfriend https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Aauw/old-navy-ex-boyfriend-featuring-amy-schumer Subway - Break up https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AS8W/subway-mediterranean-collection-break-up Labatt Blue - The ex https://youtu.be/RhfS-f19HHw?si=4TUZaY81TFMMZ8E2 Schlage - Crazy ex-girlfriend https://youtu.be/xhjraZpJ0DA?si=N0i0y6uFOlAb91js Castrol - Traffic https://youtu.be/zjEsqmtVlF0?si=LpTHr-m1vwgeG3XG VW Toureg - Ex girlfriend https://youtu.be/2ZIlpSj7R9M?si=je1jMVeLhjIYMItE FanDuel - Beak-up win https://www.ispot.tv/ad/12x9/fanduel-casino-break-up-win-daily-jackpots Apple iPhone: N

The Ad Council weighs in on this year’s Super Bowl ads, including the expanding Dunkings universe, the relative efficacy of marketing for world religions, and a local ad for gas fireplaces that overshot considerably. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Scientology - Decide for yourself https://youtu.be/lkK-I4utC_Y?si=a-9y7ulcW8dd8ovD Dunkings - behind the scenes “wasn’t ready for that” https://youtu.be/lD9Bgcj0QiI?si=CVg7vEJd2JtC1yZM Charli D’Amelio on Jimmy Fallon https://youtu.be/9OBpfP3S4XE?si=l3xF3IYcbAVQ03i7&t=81 Dunkings extended cut: https://youtu.be/yxTRX1NrsUY?si=X-j_oSc5FmSPZgoo Uber Eats - Usher forgot how to rollerskate https://youtu.be/edF0csZU6CM?si=QeCWbLXKTXkY3JdR Cypress Air - Why buy a gas fireplace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5F7ccXWwgQ PETA - Cheese https://youtu.be/dhC90abWnOY?si=HdbiWX5AcJtSSTfz

This year’s crop of Super Bowl ads was as star-studded as ever, but this time, celebs seemed to take it on the chin a bit…even Outerspace Beyoncé. Vieves and Andrew hand out awards for the best, the worst, and the neggiest of the negs in the 4th Annual Bowlie Awards! CeraVe - Michael CeraVe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVrUDqYfRUM M&Ms - Ring of Comfort https://www.ispot.tv/ad/67zr/m-and-ms-super-bowl-2024-pre-release-almost-champions-ring-of-comfort-featuring-dan-marino-terrell-o BetMGM - Not Tom Brady w/ Vince Vaugn https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6wsH/betmgm-super-bowl-2024-tom-has-won-enough-featuring-tom-brady-vince-vaughn-wayne-gretzky State Farm - Agent State Farm w/. Arnold & Danny Devito https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6wzJ/state-farm-super-bowl-2024-like-a-good-neighbaaa-featuring-arnold-schwarzenegger Dunkin - The DunKings https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6wEY/dunkin-super-bowl-2024-the-dunkings-ft-ben-affleck-jennifer-lopez-matt-damon e.l.f. Cosmetics - In e.l.f. we trust (Judge Beauty) https://www.ispot.tv/

With the Super Bowl looming, Andrew and Vieves look at this year’s crop of teasers and pre-game ads in preparation for the fourth annual Bowlie Awards. Between iconic movies Andrew hasn’t seen and TikTok influencers that Vieves couldn’t pick out of a lineup of one, it promises to be a laborious project. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Geico - “The Caveman Returns: The Nightmare” (Documentary Story pt 1) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58Zy/geico-the-caveman-returns-the-nightmare Geico- “Commercial Cuddles” (Documentary Story pt 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1jugqWKPA . Doritos Dinamita https://youtu.be/qQJyZseER6I?si=ko-zay8sDLTxer8h Hellman’s - “The Pose” (Teaser) https://youtu.be/b4Ze4MD6M9Q?si=l6ZI_ij-pVGX9Zr7 Hellman’s - “Mayo Cat” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVIexvfdx7Q NERDS - Addison Rae Flashdance (Teaser) https://youtu.be/zTUJjKC6OHA?si=Nun8K8rO4TXfYb-f NERDS Gummi Clusters - “Oh What A Feeling” (ft. Addison Rae) https://youtu.be/-kI-vfyl2mo?si=MxBAtXvcJO

After a gripe-filled takeover by Vieves, Andrew turns back the clock to a simpler time, when men were sailors, loggers and pilots, and women knew how to pipe down! Plus, a plumbing classic throws an Ad Councilor for a loop, and children write the best song parodies. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Nissan Rogue - Pup on the Run https://www.ispot.tv/ad/59Pb/2023-nissan-rogue-pup-on-the-run-t2 Dave and Busters - Method https://youtu.be/g5A7bzF0azs?si=XRoEwbaES2J9RqMx Dave and Busters - Dancing https://youtu.be/-fZpdt3b2BE?si=zhzhftLar4HSPx5u Dave and Busters - Wellness https://youtu.be/WK1evSzpbJA?si=sQMzXb0S3t7gxHbl KVI Radio Seattle: “The Sports Page” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqZ35QaOtlM Natural Light (ft. Fred Willard) https://youtu.be/oL_qv6dVaMI?si=gLFdVwlyE-1AxjsX&t=9354 Schlitz: Sailboat Racing https://youtu.be/oL_qv6dVaMI?si=wmXzpc-g27Jxkx0x&t=4251 Miller High Life: Logging https://youtu.be/oL_qv6dVaMI?si=aAUP2DMm93ieZ2jt&t=7292 The Misadventures

Nothing says nonconformity like buying or selling a mass-produced product, so Andrew and Vieves look at ads aimed at the rebels, renegades and iconoclasts in need of SUVs, car insurance and Beanie Babies. Plus, a batch of 90s ads sows more confusion around long distance calling and floral arrangements. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Mazda - Looking for outsiders https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5nX4/2024-mazda-cx-50-looking-for-outsiders-song-by-sad-dad-t1 Rock & Roll Denim https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5xxq/rock-and-roll-denim-the-rebellious Bad Boy Mowers - Renegades and Rebels https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5ESy/bad-boy-mowers-renegades-and-rebels Rebel Bourbon https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2RuG/rebel-bourbon-some-rules-were-meant-to-be-broken Big River Steel https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Z9Oo/brs-rebels Rivoq - Rebel agains AS https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2gi_/rinvoq-as-rebel-against-as Beanie Babies - The Rebel https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bBZZ/ty-gimme-beanie-the-rebel Progressive - Vegan https

A roundup of new commercials leads Andrew and Vieves to contemplate the dark heart of an Xfinity campaign, new comedy gold from Dr. Rick, and whether Mr. Darcy has been forever Wamsganned. Plus, an Ad Councilor revives a diet classic. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Geico Caveman back https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58Zy/geico-the-caveman-returns-the-nightmare Tom Wamsgans (Mathew McFadyen) Mercedes https://www.ispot.tv/ad/50dL/mercedes-benz-defining-class-since-1886-featuring-matthew-macfadyen-t1 Xfinity - Elbows https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5P8o/xfinity-buffering-elbows Xfinity - Abraham Lincoln Mole https://youtu.be/AGvJsKzpVK4 Verizon - Dramatic Dad phone bill https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58ZU/verizon-dramatic-dad Verizon - Dramatic Dad Galaxy S23 https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Q3G/verizon-dramatic-dad-galaxy-s23- Modelo “Fight” fan video https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5ds6/modelo-full-time-fans-devotion Progressive - H. Jon Benjamin & Retta Fly South https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Q0E/progressi

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that take the battle for market share literally with ads that throw down over everything from cookies to office conduct. Plus, an Ad Councilor updates a jingle for the modern era, and it slaps! Here are links to the ads that we talked about in this week’s show: Aspercreme - Brawl https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bTwc/aspercreme-arthritis-pain-reliever-brawl Molson - I am Canadian https://youtu.be/T5KufaaOPwI?si=IdYFoxXZnyJOPTO9 Molson - sequel https://youtu.be/ZVmgAcaPE8o?si=4sKuE-oVDiW1LNcI Oreo - Whisper fight https://youtu.be/ueqbTJhmXH4?si=IsmMCRTgrnfhxv_u At Cause Law Office - Chaotic office https://youtu.be/59XxJ6elYpg?si=1YvNH_03tX2T1ujz The Fighting Okra - Dining hall https://youtu.be/aR5HAWX5IdA?si=-HMPp98oVuC1j2tW The Fighting Okra - Swimming pool https://youtu.be/pS589zKAlnY?si=hTi9NcODOF9rjXS4 SportsCenter - The Fighting Okra https://youtu.be/z-cUn-yhnow?si=KqEHT-dAcxCVdrUG Mentos - Spider https://youtu.be/Lc9_H7mZxCI?si=qs9uy0M6EszePTeC Bu

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that ask the humble hotdog vendor to sell everything BUT hotdogs. Plus, a mattress company commercial gives up halfway through, and a quadruped takes to the skies. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Investco: Agent of Innovation: Hot Dog Vendor https://youtu.be/wZBiKiDtsAk?si=UeD5G9B_EPSuVZZT Bank of America Extras: Hot Dog Vendor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/opXM/bank-of-america-extras-hot-dog-vendor CLEAR INTERNET - Hot Dogs https://youtu.be/zZqPySAmxRc?si=do03ZhtxAkeiU14E Progressive: Concessions (ft. Ken Griffey Jr) https://youtu.be/AIXihITGmKI?si=lKBeXzG5j9LHRaYL Community Against Preventable Injuries - Hot Dog Vendor https://youtu.be/IoVqIF0MHn8?si=FRm9mxlOh8DC_OxB TireRack.com - Hot Dog Cart vs. Mountain Road https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AWNf/tirerack-com-hot-dog-cart-vs-mountain-road Subaru - Hot Dog Stand (“National Make A Dog's Day) (2019) https://youtu.be/UzSLkJSLw2Y?si=9gyKXKGDXK2zo2RY French’s - “Capitalist Hot Dog Children” https://w

Notorious grade-grubber Vieves is put to the literal test by Andrew’s look back at some of ATM’s most dissected ads of 2023. Plus, a fruit basket company is coming for Folgers’ most infamous crown, and one Aussie cements his iconic status. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Scott-E-vest https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IPF0/scottevest-its-not-rocket-science-its-pocket-science Progressive Dr. Rick: Garbage Bins / Hedges Commercial https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2aSw/progressive-dr-rick-trash-cans Sky Rover Voice Command Helicopter https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7cA/sky-rover-voice-command-helicopter-cartoon-network-low-down Hotels.com - Sleep https://www.ispot.tv/ad/12bk/hotels-com-sleep-featuring-ike-barinholtz-sam-richardson Pedigree "Little Champions" Dog Food Commercial (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwxKspjLciU K-Mart - Ship my pants https://youtu.be/2xwUuSM06xQ Happy Dance CBD infused skincare https://youtu.be/bDm_dAyDauc Motor Map International https://www.youtube.com/wat

Vieves is back with her trademark blend of a high concept paired with a total lack of facility with internet culture, as she and Andrew break down commercials inspired by the socials. Plus, Andrew pieces together a confusing sportsbook ad, and Arnold Schwarzenegger looms large over Muscle Beach. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: AirBnB - Cannonball https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Igr/airbnb-cannonball-lakefront-song-by-the-friends-of-distinction Anchorman https://youtu.be/3l3sJHA1lTU?si=07VWCDDve7AptfZK Tide Fabric Rinse - Cleaning tips https://youtu.be/siIzEM2OP84?si=kGPXKxtC_LQKWljE Heinz - Sushi Tasting https://youtu.be/NSwNT3yXOcU?si=25mjwMxs_nyv0Q4Y Taco Bell - Chalupa TikTok Dad https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Zvf0/taco-bell-triplelupa-tiktok-dad-trend-song-by-k-camp NFL - TikToks https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tRpp/tiktok-highlight-catches-song-by-grover-washington-jr Pizza Hut - TikToks https://www.ispot.tv/ad/b2ZL/pizza-hut-big-dinner-box-tiktok-compilation Google/Android -

A tight schedule and a Christmas tree shopping trip combine to inspire a show about ads with talking trees, of which there are a surprising amount. Plus, a Detroit-area classic brings up happy memories for Andrew and Vieves. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Stubhub: Marriage Counseling https://youtu.be/MD2CZaF02lk?si=qC67-H266xGnFhK7 Stubhub: Screaming https://www.adforum.com/creative-work/ad/player/34481236/screaming-tree/stubhub Geico: Falling Trees Do Make A Sound https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7210/geico-did-you-know-a-tree-does-make-a-sound Geico: Falling Branch https://youtu.be/tlSxG_wChu0?feature=shared Sunkist Fun Fruits (Compilation) https://youtu.be/DkN0fL3VkF8?si=9gl7c7mCq6QerpEh Royal Horticultural Society - We Speak Plant https://youtu.be/TrbX3oSxHCw?feature=shared Adbusters: Tree Farms Are Not Forests https://youtu.be/49mUeTWGWBE?feature=shared Mic Mac Mall (Nova Scotia) (1984) https://youtu.be/BIpIoeO8vwo?si=wJ6IIE4D1KO3MshJ Dittrich Furs Horse Commerci

Advertisers can rarely say no to an actor willing to reprise an iconic movie role, whether they’re shilling for Black Friday discounts or tracking a pizza delivery. Plus, an Ad Councilor tips Andrew off to his new favorite ad campaign for *checks notes* TV channels. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Walmart - Mean Girls Black Friday https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5jIZ/walmart-tv-black-friday-deals-spot-jingle-bell-rockin-feat-linday-lohan-amanda-seyfried Honda CR-V - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7YC7/honda-cr-v-ferris-buellers-day-off Dominoes - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off w/ Joe Keery & Alan Ruck https://youtu.be/z4xmmwiyXJQ?si=QLfm5POirziudgBv Rakuten - Clueless https://www.ispot.tv/ad/24lm/rakuten-super-bowl- 2023-pre-release-not-so-clueless-feat-alicia-silverstone-elisa-donovan-song-by-su Google Assistant - Home Alone https://youtu.be/-lfHXKbsMLE?si=hgvBiefx9T4KybIZ KFC- Rudy w/ Sean Astin https://youtu.be/fz_dHteB7P4?si=L6SkTto754q_pPLu DiGiorno Pizza

Christmas comes early for Andrew and Vieves when the New York Times’ Caity Weaver profiles living legend Stephanie Courtney a.k.a. “Flo from Progressive.” Plus, long distance calling in the 90s was absolutely demented, and a Philly lotto campaign is so nice they made it twice. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about in this week’s show: NYT: Everybody Knows Flo from Progressive. Who is Stephanie Courtney? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/25/magazine/progressive-insurance-flo-stephanie-courtney.html#commentsContainer NYT: I Went on a Package Trip for Millennials Who Travel Alone. Help Me. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/magazine/women-friendships-travel-morocco.html Progressive - Superstore #1 (2008) https://youtu.be/J4MYhWFUB0E?si=f3TZTyniglB_MMM2 Bud Light: “Paper or Plastic?” (Super Bowl Commercial 1999) https://youtu.be/KDZB6W71-f4?si=XwbVzSxBFx2qlUX_ Progressive - It’s for Everyone! https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5TUe/progressive-its-for-everyone Progressive - Compulsive Shopping ht