After These Messages Podcast

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#357 Break-In Bits Sep 07, 2022

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Andrew ranks the scariest home invader commercials aimed at selling security systems (so you know some white homeowners are going to get menaced.) Plus, a travel website goes for a second bite of the conspiracy theorist apple, and an institution of higher learning should learn how to draw a map.

#356 Plumber Lovin’ Aug 31, 2022

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Andrew and Vieves unpack commercials based on house calls by skilled tradespeople this week, from homeowners who are too invested in their relationships with their plumbers to housemates in denial about the redemptive power of electricians. Plus, a listener ignites a sonic branding sound off, and an extended warranty commercial makes a big play for the Fox news crowd.

#355 The Original Kings of Commerce Aug 24, 2022

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Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that feature some stand-up comedy greats and are left asking: why are so many of these ads not funny? Plus, an Ad Councilor makes the definitive case for the loathsomeness of mimes and the great comedian impressions continue.

#354 Mime Is Money Aug 16, 2022

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Mimes, lowly and reviled, are nevertheless a rich vein of commercial comedy, selling everything from renter's insurance to hotdogs. Plus, the ghost of Mitch Hedberg rides again, and an Ad Councilor shares relevant Max Headroom information.

#353 Broken Premises Aug 10, 2022

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Some recent commercials with flawed logic are driving Vieves up the wall, while Andrew reports on a new marketing gambit by Panera Bread. Plus, one talented Ad Councilor embodies the spirit of a comedy legend.

#352 Carbonated Leverage Aug 03, 2022

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OG digital pitchman Max Headroom sends Andrew on a trip through the cola wars of 1985. Plus, an insurance company borrows a premise from a stand-up great.

#351 We Pass the Cravings on to You Jul 26, 2022

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Vieves takes over today's episode to highlight a collection of ads that appeal to people's basest needs: for food, for sex, for home insurance. Plus, an amazingly dumb product sends Andrew and Vieves down a late-90s rabbit hole involving an almost-dancing robot.

#350 Ever Meta Celebrity? Jul 20, 2022

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Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that wink and nod at the careers of their famous spokespeople. Plus, Andrew declares that he is funnier than Seth McFarland, and an erstwhile toy seems like a recipe for disaster.

#349 Summer Better Than Others Jul 13, 2022

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Andrew falls down a nostalgia hole of ads from the summers of his youth. Plus, Baker Mayfield may have a new quarterback gig, but he's down one insurance campaign. And a listener's ears are deceiving her when it comes to ATM.

#348 Jif I Could Turn Back Time Jul 05, 2022

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The Ad Council takes over this week with a new stunt from Arby's, a storied Portland pitchman, and a whole lot of peanut butter. Plus, an Arby's competitor tried to market what may be the worst sandwich ever invented.

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