After These Messages Podcast

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#238 News You Confuse May 27, 2020

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It's rarely good news for a brand when one of their commercials makes it into the news, but in today's show Andrew and Vieves are honestly scratching their heads about what is happening in some of these messes. Is it possible for everyone to agree that a commercial is racist and still not be exactly clear on what even happened?

#237 Hot Take-Ups On Commercial Break-Ups May 20, 2020

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Like every human experience, the end of a relationship is nothing if not grist for the capitalist mill. This week, Andrew and Vieves consider commercials that start with heartbreak, but end with a sale.

#236 It's Stiller Time May 13, 2020

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The passing of Jerry Stiller brought to light a trove of commercials he made with his wife and comedy partner Anne Meara, everything from Windex to horse racing. You want a piece of Stiller?! YOU GOTTT IT!

#235 We Need Counciling May 06, 2020

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The Ad Councilors are in charge this week! Genevieve and Andrew look at the commercials that listeners have been sharing on Facebook, especially now that the covid crisis is in full swing. No need to shove, there's enough somber piano music for everyone.

#234 The Tonight Shill Apr 29, 2020

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A very surprising Jay Leno cameo leads Genevieve and Andrew to explore the best and worst commercials that feature the best and worst late night TV hosts. Plus, a viral video highlights just how damn similar every commercial is in the age of coronavirus.

#233 Bunny Talks Apr 22, 2020

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Animal spokescritters are everywhere, including our homes, cars and beaches. But what should a talking commercial animal actually sound like? Andrew quizzes Vieves' ear for animal voices. Plus a Portland ad giant joins the COVID-19 PSA game.

#232 Avoid The Freud Apr 15, 2020

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A chilling new ad campaign from BetterHelp.com leads Andrew and Genevieve to explore mental health in TV commercials...from ads touting therapy services, to tire commercials that use the old "psychiatrist couch" gag.

#231 There's Something About Hairy Apr 08, 2020

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For a creature that might not exist, Sasquatches fill a surprisingly large niche in the advertising ecosystem. Andrew and Vieves review the many, many commercials that rely on these elusive forest apes.

#230 Sick Of These Old Commercials Apr 01, 2020

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The pandemic has created a dividing line between the before times and the now times. Nowhere is that divide more apparent than in the pre-COVID-19 commercials that are blissfully unaware of the coming apocalypse. Andrew and Vieves look at the before and after, plus a catchy jingle gets one Ad Councilor out of a jam.

#229 Got a Minotaur? Mar 25, 2020

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As the quarantine drags on, Genevieve discovers a small silver lining as the increased TV time reawakens her love of commercials. She shares her discoveries with Andrew and the ATM Ad Council.

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