After These Messages Podcast

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#297 Doubting Match Jul 13, 2021

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Andrew and Vieves look at ads that rely on the time-worn trope of convincing a skeptic to abandon their cynical ways. Plus, a 70's toy ad sparks a discussion of wheelie techniques and a cartoon baker goes mad.

#296 Lyin' Claimers Jul 07, 2021

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We know we're not supposed to believe everything we see on TV, but when advertisers straight-up lie to us, that crosses a line. Andrew and Vieves look at campaigns that were too good to be true. Plus, Andrew is excited to discover a breakfast beer at last.

#295 Long Distance Relationship Jun 29, 2021

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A campaign for a smart phone device challenges Vieves' conception of love in the modern era (and Andrew's conception of voice-over-IP technology.) Plus, the gloves come off in some new ads for the U.S. military.

#294 The Hard Sell(tzer) Jun 23, 2021

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After a walk on the White Claw side, Andrew indulges his curiosity about how all the hard seltzer also-rans are hawking their wares. Plus, Sam Adams isn't the only brand making hay from the Boston accent, and the Ad Council is Krogering their brains out.

#293 White Board Summer Jun 16, 2021

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Ideas are like...uh...um... something... or - um, well... You know what, let's whiteboard this, and see what develops. Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that rely on the gimmick of whiteboards. Plus a grocery store jingle gives Vieves some nostalgia for a change.

#292 Kate, Kate Don't Tell Me Jun 09, 2021

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SNL mainstay Kate McKinnon must be about ready to put in an offer on a beach house, because she's showing up in several major ad campaigns that Andrew and Vieves review. Plus, Andrew quizzes Vieves on the sounds of sportball advertising, and a paper plate ad offers a bad faith premise.

#291 Bobbing for Ad Pals Jun 02, 2021

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When advertisers think of a generic white guy, it seems their platonic ideal is a guy named Bob. Andrew and Vieves take a tour of the many Bobs selling everything from boner pills to discount furniture. Plus, Canada gets gross in the name of consumer protection.

#290 The Prince of Tide May 25, 2021

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Input from the Ad Council leads Andrew and Vieves to relitigate the great vape debate of 2021, and a look at modern laundry commercials offers hope for a more egalitarian future.

#289 Bucks, Naked May 19, 2021

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Where have all the naked people gone? is what Vieves and Andrew are asking themselves as they consider commercials that do it in the nude. Plus, the debate about whether this show is funny rages on.

#288 Adult Son Spots May 12, 2021

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Andrew and Vieves are cleaning out their commercial closets this week with a grab bag of ads that have been rattling around their brains for a while. Plus, Andrew stalks a local actor, and a gum commercial gets real horny.

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