After These Messages Podcast

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#347 Mixed Promotions Jun 29, 2022

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A Top Gun product tie-in that threatens Vieves' safe space inspires a show about incongruous movie licensing deals. Plus, a vintage air freshener commercial ignites a debate, and a cookie commercial finds common ground with a pest control outfit.

#346 It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World Jun 22, 2022

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"Who is your daddy, and what does he sell?" Andrew and Vieves are most definitely NOT doing a show about Father Day's as they look at daddy-forward ads. Plus, Vieves wins an eBay auction, and a Chicago hospital takes a big swing.

#345 Game Brands Jun 15, 2022

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Andrew and Vieves are pleased to discover that game nights provide a rich vein of commercial comedy. Plus, Vieves tries to promote some fake news, Smokey Bear is a prince of lies, and two Ad Councilors respond to a jingle challenge with absolute aplomb.

#344 No More Mr. Price Guy Jun 08, 2022

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In these days of rampant inflation, Andrew and Vieves revisit the bargains of yesteryear with a quiz that underscores the deranged value Americans once placed on talking dolls. Plus, a Jingle duet for the ages, and a vintage K Mart ad that inspires Vieves to issue a challenge.

#343 The Ideas Of Marketplace Jun 01, 2022

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Andrew and Vieves look at virtual products being metaphorically sold in a physical space, while also falling in love with a couple doing online banking and Jon Hamm (again). Plus, the thrilling conclusion to the Mr. Craggles saga.

#342 Ads These Days May 24, 2022

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Over the course of an Adcolades and Admonishments, Andrew and Vieves realize just how much they are products of their generation and just how much they can't relate to pop culture today, no matter how many mid-tier rappers Vieves has heard of. Plus, there's a break in the case of "Mr. Quaigo."

#341 Our Most Popular Episode May 18, 2022

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Andrew and Vieves turn in the most popular episode of the podcast to date.

#340 Hot and Fathered May 11, 2022

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Vieves' high horse gets a workout this week as she and Andrew talk about commercials that rely on the overprotective dad trope. Plus, the Ad Council talks durability, and TV Guide enters the digital age with the help of two lovers.

#339 Hush Money May 04, 2022

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It's all whispers and secrets this week as Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that take place in hushed tones, with occasionally terrifying results. Plus, it's a total jinglefest from the Ad Councilors, and the Most Special Jingle Ever (TM) really pays off.

#338 Durable Goods Apr 27, 2022

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Andrew and Vieves look at the time-honored tradition of stress-testing products in a collection of ads that smash, soak and stain everything from engine oil to pantyhose. Plus, two excellent jingles offer a glimpse of a simpler past.

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