After These Messages Podcast

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials featuring yesterday’s party girls in their mom era, as well as a delightful campaign of awkward conversations. Plus, what qualifies as torture by marketing? And is Elaine Benes really bound for eternal damnation? Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Verizon TV - Lindsay Lohan https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BwX9/verizon-things-are-different-featuring-lindsay-lohan Hampton by Hilton - Paris Hilton https://youtu.be/VxnbQYJ3STY?si=D53_Jom-FvhOGbHi Walmart - Paris Hilton https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6zSQ/walmart-the-mother-of-all-savings-memberships-featuring-paris-hilton-tia-mowry Chicken of the Sea - Jessica Simpson https://youtu.be/1CRAoumL61c?si=qnvBZjICWyNg-pvD Nintendo Switch - Christina Aguilera https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qmp9/nintendo-christina-aguilera-and-her-family-make-memories Navy Federal - Wedding https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BZUv/navy-federal-credit-union-wedding Navy Federal - The Talk https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B1H1/navy-federal-credit-union

Vieves brings a surprisingly low-concept idea to the table as she and Andrew look at commercials featuring celebrities giving comedic performances to sell everything from streaming TV to snack foods. Plus, an Ad Councilor is weirded out. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Direct TV - Kumail Nanjiani and Rob McElhenney https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BqXb/directv-like-youve-never-seen-it-game-day-fit-featuring-kumail-nanjiani-rob-mcelhenney State Farm - Trainer vs Trainor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Bf51/state-farm-trainor-featuring-patrick-mahomes-and-meghan-trainor Xfinity - Owen Wilson & Vince Vaugn https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BBo5/xfinity-imagine-that-sports-are-better-with-xfinity-featuring-vince-vaughn-owen-wilson FOX NFL - Tom Brady https://youtu.be/KffXrGVAU0w?si=tbFxKQzAAcyI_8nV Sapphire Reserve - Ben Stiller Family https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BISw/chase-sapphire-reserve-family-featuring-ben-stiller Sapphire Reserve - Ben Stiller Franklin https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T44O/chase-sapp

A fresh crop of Adcollades and Admonishments has Vieves and Andrew talking about car ads aimed at the terminally smug and financial advice for the young and desperate. Plus, an ad-daddy’s identity is revealed, and a podcaster’s off-air persona is a surprise.

A local radio campaign sparks a discussion of daddies and their myriad attendant issues to sell everything from furniture polish to frozen desserts. Plus, a car commercial gets some doctorin’, and does Vieves have a hidden talent? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Volvo: “My Daddy Loves Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B54Np3pHTY Pledge: “Dad’s Desk” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfCub7I9mcE AAA: “Like Calling Dad” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Wxz/aaa-holidays-like-calling-dad Schweppes: “Like Father” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYHgmIeCnYc Inglenook Wine: “Daddy, Apartment” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKyqIwIWevY Paze: “Dad Purchases” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f5mR/paze-dad-purchases Peacock TV: “Standing” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f0SG/peacock-tv-standing Cart D’or Ice Cream - “Not Your Dad” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0EYRF9rTlA Gambler’s Help (Melbourne): “I Had A Gambling Problem. It Was My Dad.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXO4VGtW3T4 Ame

Andrew and Vieves reflect on ads with an accent, from American twangs to Irish brogues. Plus, a special in-studio guest reveals his hacking secrets, and an Ad Councilor flashes back to Andrew and Vieves’ consumer past. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Geico - Incognito https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T3fQ/geico-incognito Geico - Chicago https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7YLZ/geico-chicago-accent Wendys - British accent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6_PG/wendys-3-english-muffin-deal-british-accent Overstock - Accent table https://www.ispot.tv/ad/d1oE/overstock-com-accent-table eTrade - Accents https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AtEz/etrade-opportunity-is-everywhere-accents-feat-kevin-spacey Capital One - Jimmy Fallon https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7Vsh/capital-one-accents-featuring-jimmy-fallon Amazon Fire - Hell’s Kitchen British accent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/d9LZ/amazon-fire-tv-accent-hells-kitchen Hyundai Sonata - Boston accent https://youtu.be/EK_yYsRibW8?si=lZlIIEvO3B8P4BsV Mojo Australia

From proposals gone awry to relationships in limbo, Andrew and Vieves consider commercials featuring wedding engagements to sell everything a young couple might need, including laundry detergent, financial services and boxed wine. Plus, it’s Andrew and Vieves’ favorite thing: clapping back at a correction. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Navy Federal: Wedding https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BZUv/navy-federal-credit-union-wedding Rocket Mortgage: Fiance https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fzEF/rocket-money-financial-audit-fianc-featuring-caleb-hammer HBO Go: Fiance https://www.ispot.tv/ad/77Eb/hbo-go-fiancee Tide: Pajama Wedding https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BngS/tide-getting-married Hidden Valley Ranch: Proposal https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TlT5/hidden-valley-proposal-only-serious-about-flavor Franzia: Proposal Lasagna https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Toem/franzia-wines-smart-move-proposal State Street Global Advisors: Proposal Gone Wrong https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5G2L/state-street-global-advisors-proposa

If there is a more easily understood metaphor for conflict than cats versus dogs, marketers don’t want to hear about it. Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the time-honored conflict between the two species to sell everything cars, cat treats and phone books. Plus, a true professional gives Andrew a welcome attaboy. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Polaroid: “Bad Dog” (1996ish) https://youtu.be/raCUMktPgCg?si=GYstyPXCqpdAjBIf Petbarn: “Puppies and Kittens” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN2inVNOeYk Subaru: “No Pets Allowed” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OD2r/subaru-outback-dog-tested-no-pets-allowed-t2 Subaru: “Doggie Bag” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AO3n/subaru-dog-tested-doggie-bag Ford Focus: “Some Cats Know How To Roll” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wID7/ford-focus-cats-and-dogs-song-by-link-wray-and-his-ray-men SimplySafe: “Guard Dogs, Relax” https://youtu.be/kZ3IpBPcEdA?si=F4Y0YVQGSxYKCBmJ Doritos: “Man’s Best Friend” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7keY/doritos-mans-best-friend

Andrew and Vieves consider some of the many ads featuring mail carriers being hounded by dogs, tormented by the elements and, weirdly, dropping into a mega ramp for a sweet vertical. Plus, Andrew stumbles onto a new summer song obsession, thanks to an Ad Councilor. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: WhatsApp: “Doubt Delivered” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qPNX/whatsapp-doubt-delivered Gamefly: “Mailman” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A5AS/gamefly-com-mailman Sanka: “No Caffeine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U5OqjIiplI Burger King: “Mr. Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34a4wTArUEg Orbit White Gum: “Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO5FUiaZ25Q Energizer: “Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDXQ4a7NR58 Alka Seltzer: “Pity The Poor Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qD0JteBxeo JustFab.com: “Mail Carrier Apology” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7gKP/justfab-com-mail-carrier-apology Burger King Breakfast: “Singing Mailman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2P

A rich trove of Ad Councilor submissions overwhelms Andrew and Vieves’ paltry observations about pickle-based plagiarism and underpants offenses. Plus, the Mandela Effect is, well, in effect. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Sonic Drive-In - Big Dill Meal: Pickle Everything https://share.google/jgVcjaQHU43Z5ZxOL Fruit of the Loom - Undervention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IZBl-HSOdU Milky The Marvelous Milking Cow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AYxAwRTUEk La Choy Chow Mein "Sad Bride" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzSYsl9sFLk Comcast Tiger Tattoo Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It0ozA0dXQY FirstBank - Customer Service closer to home https://youtu.be/b7V-ZkAEgx8?si=6HsDG-5Ctw4IlUbv State Farm - Batman vs Bateman https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TBZZ/state-farm-batman-v-bateman-featuring-jason-bateman-jordan-howlett My Little Pony Commercials Compilation https://youtu.be/8LHQ4DmvcJI?feature=shared My Pretty Pony https://youtu.be/tGvlyj8Wnt4?si=65T

A couple of recent ads depicting technology as a swarming menace has Andrew and Vieves looking at commercials that make technology the bad guy. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a campaign that turns pooping in a box into must-see TV. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Genesis - Old Ideas https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T0wC/genesis-gv70-no-old-ideas-t2 iPhone - Flock https://www.ispot.tv/ad/69ji/apple-iphone-privacy-flock-song-by-bjrn-jason-lindh Jack Daniels - Honey Swarm https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7nN0/jack-daniels-tennessee-honey-swarm Crowdstrike - The Adversaries https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6A8A/crowdstrike-super-bowl-2024-pre-release-the-future Dodge Hornet - Swarm https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1j1Y/dodge-hornet-swarming-the-nation-t1 GetGo - Free Hand https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OheJ/getgo-freebie-fest-bogo-deals-robot-hand Erie Insurance - Robot attack https://www.ispot.tv/ad/23Kb/erie-insurance-last-thing-you-expect Togos - Robot Blackmail https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IPrW/togos-hot-p

Andrew and Vieves learn what life was like in Chino Hills, California, in 1991 via an old VHS tape filled with local commercials from the time. And a simple promo for re-runs on TNT has Andrew all gaga. Here are the commercials we talk about on this episode: Adrays Of Orange Commercial (1994) - Pioneer Car Stereo Blowout https://youtu.be/vNHJSgH-yas Liquid Wrench vs WD-40 https://youtu.be/DNljBI2EeQA Pringles vs Lays https://youtu.be/v2RGsxchMGQ NordiFlex Gold (Anti-SoloFlex) Commercial (1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OryzKPM4jXI Walk N Roll Commercial (1991) https://youtu.be/9e1dXdiKYxI Bien Jolie Fashions Chino Hills Commercial (1991) https://youtu.be/TWnTeq0jItE Chino Community Hospital https://youtu.be/782Pjof9Y9A Casa Santa Fe 1 https://youtu.be/xzJe-eqeKpE Casa Santa Fe 2 https://youtu.be/UeEbnWRdl_w Eagle Mountain Commercial 1 https://youtu.be/JhRaQ5_Ijf8 Eagle Mountain Commercial 2 https://youtu.be/5l9KUaHRFLQ Robert Jenkins Law Office Commercial (1991) https://youtu.be/qfkX

Filled with remorse for their dereliction of duty, Andrew and Vieves make up for having skipped the Ad Council with an “Oops, All Ad Council” episode that asks, “Just who IS your favorite Martian?” and “Did anyone ever consider a Fruit Roll-Up prophylactic?” Here are the commercials we talk about on today's show: Detroit Institute of Art https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXbKwP6-x9s Amtrak Summer Train-tacular https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nrfmRGIls4o Allianz Australia insurance https://youtu.be/WRwlzHfXpcQ?si=T16obbJQelC5m4-X Fruit Rollup Tattoos https://youtu.be/tziB5Uw3iGQ?si=8za2LdMz7FpZ6VZ9 Swiffer - You’re in the army now https://youtu.be/mheorXry544?si=z6Wht_UzNst4EZ_E Capella University https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fDg7/capella-university-a-different-approach-possibilities Kodak - Tele-instamatic https://www.tiktok.com/@beatnikdaddio/video/7520094583183658270

Risk-taking, permanence, regret, pain -- the ancient art of tattooing has it all when it comes to the metaphors marketers love to employ. It’s the one where Andrew tries to name all the Friends. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Uber Eats - Jelly Roll https://www.ispot.tv/ad/67Ll/uber-eats-super-bowl-2024-teaser-tattoos-featuring-jelly-roll Amazon One Medical - Festival Tattoo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Ty_P/amazon-one-medical-festival-tattoo Cafe Santo Doming - Tattoo vs No tattoo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5T9b/caf-santo-domingo-tattoo-vs-no-tattoo HP Instant Ink - Out of Ink https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wk1T/staples-hp-savings-month-tattoo-parlor-ink Cole Escola on Colbert https://youtu.be/loYSPOl--c4?t=261 Dollar Shave Club - Noticeably smooth https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bepJ/dollar-shave-club-tattoo Pizza Hut - Spicy Lovers https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qPRd/pizza-hut-spicy-lovers-pizza-tattoo-featuring-craig-robinson Milky Way - No regerts https://youtu.be/Diyqt5KNvTo?si=G

From hep cats to with-it moms, Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that ride the line between cool and cringe to sell everything from cosmetics to credit cards. Plus, a vintage museum ad is still killing it, and what even IS technology? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Temptations - Cool cat limo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fDwA/temptations-cat-treats-cats-lose-their-cool-dont-know-her Temptations - Cool cat teenager https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1NZq/temptations-cat-treats-too-cool Discover - Parachute Pants https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Tl3y/discover-card-parachute-pants-featuring-jennifer-coolidge Discover - Dwayne Jetski https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fUso/discover-card-hat-trick-featuring-jennifer-coolidge-wayne-gretzky Bosch - Best self https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TnfB/bosch-home-best-self Men’s Wearhouse - Keep cool https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Trqd/mens-wearhouse-keep-cool Sephora - Cool Aunt https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fzFb/sephora-cool-aunt Reese’ Puffs - Cool mom https://youtu.be/SA

As long as they keep making pop songs, advertisers will keep writing parodies of them to sell laundry detergent, margarine and cheese bits. Andrew and Vieves look at some recent entries. Plus, an Ad Councillor tantalizes Andrew with a possible submission for the possible ghost files. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Downy Rinse & Refresh - I rinse it out https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f2DR/downy-rinse-and-refresh-rinse-it-out Downy Rinse and Refresh - en Espagnol https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fepY/downy-rinse-and-refresh-enjugalo-spanish Bounce - Wrinkles https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wWeH/bounce-wrinkles-ruin-harrys-big-meeting PEMCO Mutual - Prevention Insurance water loss https://youtu.be/lyrhvF3czfs?si=vQVEIi4nelDOgP-z PEMCO Mutual - Prevention Insurance Gutters https://youtu.be/9AVvfgycaKk?si=Ze8VCAdKHx3lgG_E Swiffer Wet Jet - Whip It (2003) https://youtu.be/VqnPciNhQXU?si=yAnOCa0DlOTZKgxs Dell - Watch Us Work it Out https://youtu.be/xhtgw-tOj-o?si=h_nqJX7167Cxb-3Y Michae

Andrew and Vieves consider ads that mine the universal frustration of customer service calls for fun and profit. Plus, the Ad Council takes pity on Andrew and Vieves, but still fails to deliver on a spectral idea. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Nauzene - Nausea Hotline https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TXpi/nauzene-relief-hotline-nauseous PayDay - Salty Sweet https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AjZV/payday-salty-covered-sweetness-customer-service Discover Card - Live customer service https://www.ispot.tv/ad/w05P/discover-it-card-live-customer-service T-Mobile - Rainn Wilson https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dS6v/t-mobile-rainn-wilson-calls-customer-service Time Warner - Hold Music https://youtu.be/i_RXN6xBgb8?si=O7p6m_Buq1AMzVFn PCMatic - Customer Service https://www.ispot.tv/ad/76Ni/pcmatic-com-customer-service Healthy Choice - Too honest https://youtu.be/JH0s0rmgVzs?si=KNdCegTuGpppb9QV Little Caesars - Hold Music https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7C8C/little-caesars-hot-n-ready-soft-pretzel-crus

Andrew and Vieves consider commercials that rely on typos - and the ensuing hilarity - to sell everything from diet soda to dating apps. Plus, the Ad Council does NOT come through. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Diet Coke - Typo https://youtu.be/CtTNIkB3axg?si=0FeeP07uOm6xKH9m WebFlow - We Have A Typo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJTN0g4Bx0I Truth (Anti-Tobacco Campaign): Typo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ElVeWgZDhs Tinder - Rescue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XTcEB_E44Y Farmers Insurance - Sky Typo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6SC7/farmers-insurance-marry-me-skywriting-featuring-jk-simmons Atari - Typo Attack (ft. Alan Alda) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_32_4k_iw Carl’s Jr. Guacamole Burger - Typo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZpS2/carls-jr-guacamole-double-cheeseburger-not-a-typo BMO Harris Bank - Garden Gnomes (ft Featuring Lamorne Morris) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/64ob/bmo-harris-bank-garden-gnomes-featuring-lamorne-morris Bridgestone - Reply All (2011 Su

A vintage videotape yields a bumper crop of L.A.based commercials, PSAs and promos that have Andrew and Vieves feeling nostalgic for the City of Angels. Plus, a Chicago Bulls great is either shilling for sandwiches or auditioning for the adult film industry. Jury’s still out. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Allstate: Mayhem Is The Voice Inside Your Head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXPAy43My4w VCR Plus https://youtu.be/jc3fBQM111k Pepsi + Nintendo Commercial (ft. Bo Jackson) (1991) https://youtu.be/XtGpdzCRZ-M?si=6C7W63gWCSjXjzo3 Atari Lynx Holiday Pack Commercial (1991) https://youtu.be/CQ9ebE_4bcY?si=_stwHKqwsCPRd62z Lakers vs Celtics KCAL 9 Commercial (1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6yaiMkQkYo KCAL 9 Raiders Promo (1991) https://youtu.be/vgqcU4hJZlc?si=yyvKFrORxvyPy9Op Injury Hotline Commercial: Job Stress & Harassment (1991) https://youtu.be/2MZ4Y0IaY6E Finders Car Insurance Commercial (1991) https://youtu.be/JP4UIalSz-c WeTip Drug and Crime PSA -

A slew of ads set at weddings has Vieves and Andrew considering the many, many tropes used to sell everything from candy to car insurance. Plus, Andrew discovers the pizza has no limit, and a long time Ad Councilor breaks his silence. Here are the commercials we talked about on today's show: Delsym - Wedding Cough Crisis https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f03O/delsym-wedding-cough-crisis Ricola - Wedding speech https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5b_E/ricola-wedding-speech Physicians Mutual - Wedding speech https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1oYy/physicians-mutual-wedding Babbel - Wedding Toast https://www.ispot.tv/ad/b8Vk/babbel-conversations-for-any-situation-wedding-toast Bud Light - Not for everybody https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f1Yc/bud-light-easy-to-sunday-wedding Auto-owners Insurance - Just married https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TEZH/auto-owners-insurance-simple-human-sense-wedding Farmers Insurance - DJ at the ceremony? https://www.ispot.tv/ad/57bV/farmers-insurance-wedding-march Bud Light - Amy Schumer & Seth Rogan http

Andrew resurrects a classic 80s game show to test Vieves’ recall abilities when it comes to their favorite ads. Plus, an Ad Councillor shares the secret commercial language embedded in her domestic life. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Skittles: “Contract The Rainbow” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wUh4/skittles-contract-the-rainbow Attorney Scott Hoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48WKTXzU0pE Progressive: “Replay: Life Jackets” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2Y_6/progressive-replay-life-jackets Salesforce: “Dining Fiasco” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fPEh/salesforce-rain-featuring-matthew-mcconaughey-woody-harrelson Pepto Bismol: Office Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu0lqVhnt9U Honda Pilot: “Raised By Wolves” https://youtu.be/5vDK8nZZ7rw?si=5TD5X6P1Ho7MZZps Dominos Pizza: “Avoid the Noid” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gt0uaxf-Uo Miller Lite: “It’s Both” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6WNB/miller-lite-fan-chants-featuring-david-ortiz-jorge-posada-and-luke-wilson Apple iPad