After These Messages Podcast

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that ask the humble hotdog vendor to sell everything BUT hotdogs. Plus, a mattress company commercial gives up halfway through, and a quadruped takes to the skies. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Investco: Agent of Innovation: Hot Dog Vendor https://youtu.be/wZBiKiDtsAk?si=UeD5G9B_EPSuVZZT Bank of America Extras: Hot Dog Vendor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/opXM/bank-of-america-extras-hot-dog-vendor CLEAR INTERNET - Hot Dogs https://youtu.be/zZqPySAmxRc?si=do03ZhtxAkeiU14E Progressive: Concessions (ft. Ken Griffey Jr) https://youtu.be/AIXihITGmKI?si=lKBeXzG5j9LHRaYL Community Against Preventable Injuries - Hot Dog Vendor https://youtu.be/IoVqIF0MHn8?si=FRm9mxlOh8DC_OxB TireRack.com - Hot Dog Cart vs. Mountain Road https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AWNf/tirerack-com-hot-dog-cart-vs-mountain-road Subaru - Hot Dog Stand (“National Make A Dog's Day) (2019) https://youtu.be/UzSLkJSLw2Y?si=9gyKXKGDXK2zo2RY French’s - “Capitalist Hot Dog Children” https://w

Notorious grade-grubber Vieves is put to the literal test by Andrew’s look back at some of ATM’s most dissected ads of 2023. Plus, a fruit basket company is coming for Folgers’ most infamous crown, and one Aussie cements his iconic status. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Scott-E-vest https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IPF0/scottevest-its-not-rocket-science-its-pocket-science Progressive Dr. Rick: Garbage Bins / Hedges Commercial https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2aSw/progressive-dr-rick-trash-cans Sky Rover Voice Command Helicopter https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7cA/sky-rover-voice-command-helicopter-cartoon-network-low-down Hotels.com - Sleep https://www.ispot.tv/ad/12bk/hotels-com-sleep-featuring-ike-barinholtz-sam-richardson Pedigree "Little Champions" Dog Food Commercial (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwxKspjLciU K-Mart - Ship my pants https://youtu.be/2xwUuSM06xQ Happy Dance CBD infused skincare https://youtu.be/bDm_dAyDauc Motor Map International https://www.youtube.com/wat

Vieves is back with her trademark blend of a high concept paired with a total lack of facility with internet culture, as she and Andrew break down commercials inspired by the socials. Plus, Andrew pieces together a confusing sportsbook ad, and Arnold Schwarzenegger looms large over Muscle Beach. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: AirBnB - Cannonball https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Igr/airbnb-cannonball-lakefront-song-by-the-friends-of-distinction Anchorman https://youtu.be/3l3sJHA1lTU?si=07VWCDDve7AptfZK Tide Fabric Rinse - Cleaning tips https://youtu.be/siIzEM2OP84?si=kGPXKxtC_LQKWljE Heinz - Sushi Tasting https://youtu.be/NSwNT3yXOcU?si=25mjwMxs_nyv0Q4Y Taco Bell - Chalupa TikTok Dad https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Zvf0/taco-bell-triplelupa-tiktok-dad-trend-song-by-k-camp NFL - TikToks https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tRpp/tiktok-highlight-catches-song-by-grover-washington-jr Pizza Hut - TikToks https://www.ispot.tv/ad/b2ZL/pizza-hut-big-dinner-box-tiktok-compilation Google/Android -

A tight schedule and a Christmas tree shopping trip combine to inspire a show about ads with talking trees, of which there are a surprising amount. Plus, a Detroit-area classic brings up happy memories for Andrew and Vieves. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Stubhub: Marriage Counseling https://youtu.be/MD2CZaF02lk?si=qC67-H266xGnFhK7 Stubhub: Screaming https://www.adforum.com/creative-work/ad/player/34481236/screaming-tree/stubhub Geico: Falling Trees Do Make A Sound https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7210/geico-did-you-know-a-tree-does-make-a-sound Geico: Falling Branch https://youtu.be/tlSxG_wChu0?feature=shared Sunkist Fun Fruits (Compilation) https://youtu.be/DkN0fL3VkF8?si=9gl7c7mCq6QerpEh Royal Horticultural Society - We Speak Plant https://youtu.be/TrbX3oSxHCw?feature=shared Adbusters: Tree Farms Are Not Forests https://youtu.be/49mUeTWGWBE?feature=shared Mic Mac Mall (Nova Scotia) (1984) https://youtu.be/BIpIoeO8vwo?si=wJ6IIE4D1KO3MshJ Dittrich Furs Horse Commerci

Advertisers can rarely say no to an actor willing to reprise an iconic movie role, whether they’re shilling for Black Friday discounts or tracking a pizza delivery. Plus, an Ad Councilor tips Andrew off to his new favorite ad campaign for *checks notes* TV channels. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Walmart - Mean Girls Black Friday https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5jIZ/walmart-tv-black-friday-deals-spot-jingle-bell-rockin-feat-linday-lohan-amanda-seyfried Honda CR-V - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7YC7/honda-cr-v-ferris-buellers-day-off Dominoes - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off w/ Joe Keery & Alan Ruck https://youtu.be/z4xmmwiyXJQ?si=QLfm5POirziudgBv Rakuten - Clueless https://www.ispot.tv/ad/24lm/rakuten-super-bowl- 2023-pre-release-not-so-clueless-feat-alicia-silverstone-elisa-donovan-song-by-su Google Assistant - Home Alone https://youtu.be/-lfHXKbsMLE?si=hgvBiefx9T4KybIZ KFC- Rudy w/ Sean Astin https://youtu.be/fz_dHteB7P4?si=L6SkTto754q_pPLu DiGiorno Pizza

Christmas comes early for Andrew and Vieves when the New York Times’ Caity Weaver profiles living legend Stephanie Courtney a.k.a. “Flo from Progressive.” Plus, long distance calling in the 90s was absolutely demented, and a Philly lotto campaign is so nice they made it twice. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about in this week’s show: NYT: Everybody Knows Flo from Progressive. Who is Stephanie Courtney? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/25/magazine/progressive-insurance-flo-stephanie-courtney.html#commentsContainer NYT: I Went on a Package Trip for Millennials Who Travel Alone. Help Me. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/magazine/women-friendships-travel-morocco.html Progressive - Superstore #1 (2008) https://youtu.be/J4MYhWFUB0E?si=f3TZTyniglB_MMM2 Bud Light: “Paper or Plastic?” (Super Bowl Commercial 1999) https://youtu.be/KDZB6W71-f4?si=XwbVzSxBFx2qlUX_ Progressive - It’s for Everyone! https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5TUe/progressive-its-for-everyone Progressive - Compulsive Shopping ht

Andrew and Vieves get into the Thanksgiving spirit with a look at ads for Turkey Days gone awry. Plus, how sad does a grocery store’s marketing have to be before you’ll shop there? And a fast food restaurant evidently snuck one past the goalie. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Stove Top: Pilgrim-isms - Scurvy https://youtu.be/d_ZbN8jAN70?si=ef6AW6O9I4wObvVd Stove Top: Pilgrim-isms - Grace https://youtu.be/jefyEQaFwGw?si=K2sjvutcA11Yh6Tz Oscar Meyer - Anyday Thanksgiving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey-4VHJghas Macy’s Parade / NYC Tourism Commercial (ft. Billy Crystal & Robert DeNiro) https://youtu.be/H2VIv9SpgpA?si=zNSjUS9j-_mxpRb2 VIZIO - Thanksgiving Gone To The Dogs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhrtof6Zamk Meijer - Cheering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYgOOAuQ2iA AT&T: It’s Not Complicated: Pet Turkey https://youtu.be/a6GTrgBivH0?si=DYb7cQe_HQ7NoBWo P.C. Richard & Son https://youtu.be/dhNJ3YDb6hA?si=FHKP6OkZfvWanUcD Publix: A Recipe For What Ma

When a genius like Christopher Guest assembles a troupe of talented comedic actors and improvisers, it’s only a matter of time until commercial casting directors cash in. From credit cards to cable competitors, the stars of the Guestiverse have sold it all. Plus, Andrew waxes rhapsodic about Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and people are getting weird about siblings. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: SportsCenter - David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean - 1995) https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2nh0q0 Discover - Cashback Debit - Jennifer Coolidge https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5BTP/discover-cashback-debit-introducing-discover-cashback-debit-featuring-jennifer-coolidge Nissan - Eugene Levy & Catherine Ohara (Super Bowl 2022) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qvvl/nissan-super-bowl-2022-pre-release-presenting-thrill-driver-feat-eugene-levy-brie-larson-t1 Chase Freedom - “Kevin” https://youtu.be/YCYSa1-E1do?si=wrcRonxvDU9RX4zL Sierra Mist - Michael McKean, Fred Willard https://youtu.be/gNt4yeMBP1g

Andrew unveils another classic quiz for Vieves that pits soup against soap. Plus, a 90s product splits the difference on sexism, and an ATM all-star calls in a jingle that makes Andrew queasy. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Campbells Soup https://youtu.be/CBc9aRfBz_k?si=OWu6EUclBY5IMKeD Campbells Soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czWWlB-D7ds Campbells Soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfmaqetauMc Coast soap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn9AOC_I2sI Campbells Soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb2mprrfBsQ Ivory Soap https://youtu.be/Vm0hCwkfgWk?si=Yb-PVbvw7NiqGszU Gain detergent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Oy0U/gain-dish-soap-seriously-good Ivory soap https://youtu.be/-28AmP7dmNs?si=rXe9J0WGoy_Z3t6M Campbells soup https://youtu.be/vBP97kFm7X4?si=GLRqdfTWvXHO7VLj Life Buoy Soap https://youtu.be/K4S04Ca6y9c?si=xveueXyyxFLvF_Mi Puncture seal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8NHCTsIyFE Litter Critters (SNL) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9gTPlvsp

Genevieve and Andrew celebrate Halloween with a costume contest based on this year’s crop of trick-or-treat commercials. Andrew also tries to sneak a Terminator-inspired outfit into the mix, but Vieves isn’t having any of it. Here links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Sour Patch Kids - Fireman https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ALXG/sour-patch-kids-trick-r-treat-fireman Geico - Rivalries https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o8r4/geico-trick-or-treat Nissan Heisman house - trick or treat https://youtu.be/ff7JL-nUVCo?si=qvPno2qvXFMadXT9 Butterfinger - Aliens https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oa1J/butterfinger-trick-or-treat Reeses - Trick or treat https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dJ1k/reeses-mtv-trick-or-treat Kit Kat/Reeses - Choose both https://youtu.be/0Kq9bTzSN_g?si=brnjg0CdC1taAf-E Ring Video Doorbell - TAKE ONE! https://www.ispot.tv/ad/om5t/ring-video-doorbell-2-trick-or-treat WalMart - Take one https://youtu.be/81x7iRd7Lt0?si=qFBB7mPWechbEgPT Target - Good house https://youtu.be/BYr1t2lCjhc?si=bpiAV1zxRoq

The Ad Council takes over to share a Tubi campaign that couldn’t be more delightful, a missed connection in a Burger King campaign, and a personal tie to McDonald’s french fry hegemony. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Tubi: Abs https://youtu.be/paA-XcMsUoU?si=iJ5LDmhRd6zxoZNr Tubi: Sitcom Laughs https://youtu.be/kod6BK_YH_4?si=lKln1tUSXWVDipBj Tubi: Musicals https://youtu.be/reL_s5Gl4Ds?si=Ifk1jiDA_WTJIFQY Tubi: Speedboat https://youtu.be/SVSIq4_XifY?si=O_kKT5fWZN7qx41g Burger King: BK Have It Your Way (2023) https://youtu.be/Jef50c8AuNo?si=aChVM3uWxep2EEX6 Burger King: Have It Your Way (1974) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJXzkUH72cY Burger King "Remember the Song" Commercial (1996) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0mqGtvoANA Kroger: The Magic Cookbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaa5CpamkTE McDonald’s UK: “100% British Potatoes” https://vimeo.com/440962936 McDonald’s Potato Supplier, Jenn Bunger - ‘A Way of Life https://vimeo.com/189684058 Carlos O’

Andrew and Vieves fumble their way through a discussion of social media as a device in TV commercials, while doing their best to keep it 100. Plus, a pair of empty nesters deserve more from life than frozen teriyaki sauce, and Little Caesars is making solid plays for our affection. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Beecher's - Life changing https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5qH9/beechers-handmade-cheese-real-comments-life-changing Beecher’s - Makes me cry https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5giY/beechers-handmade-cheese-real-comments-never-recovered Beecher’s - Go hard https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5tZZ/beechers-handmade-cheese-real-comments-go-hard Zaxbys - social media https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OCTg/zaxbys-signature-sandwich-social-media Navy Federal Credit Union https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1uHs/navy-federal-credit-union-gails-slang Progressive - Dr. Rick social media https://youtu.be/hsUxvMO-rq8?si=XlL8iVFaxUot6NF- Allstate - Mayhem - Social media burglar https://youtu.be/7pV-kvG3OrQ?si=kteSq

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that might not be directed by Wes Anderson, but they’re “quaint, pretty or sentimental” enough to fool the casual observer. Plus an airline ad celebrates our shared humanity at a moment when low-twee Andrew and Vieves really need it. Here are the commercials we talked about on this week's show: Litter-Robot: “A Robot That Eats Your Cat’s Poop” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_K4nqqrtG4 Stella Artois (Dir. By Wes Anderson and Roman Copolla) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ3dtPlD-8Q Hotels.Com: Italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaRRlWP7ZBM Hotels.com: Palm Springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SBnxO-8g9g EHarmony: “Scooter” https://youtu.be/5QIZqr6zKIY?si=xGyFghDEetKlEZxh Kroger: “Juice is Worth the Squeeze” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCT892b0FCw Kroger: The Magic Cookbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaa5CpamkTE McDonald’s UK: “100% British Potatoes” https://vimeo.com/440962936 JET: Keep on Moving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqnTwK-bIDw

Andrew and Vieves consider ads that brag about the stuff that stuff is made of, from galvanized steel to leather cut from whole cloth. Plus, a paper towel commercial is surprisingly culturally competent, and one Ad Councilor is seeing a Midwest conspiracy afoot. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Apple iPhone 15: Titanium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_JEezynhrc iPhone 15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rayRgPVWL_A American Motors (AMC) Concord https://youtu.be/gjHLZ3bMuDo?si=KmGrAK0y4xMLwgYd Goodyear Tires with Tufsyn Rubber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOHqNlL9B40 Goodyear Wide Boot Tires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiKqHdh37dE Chrysler Cordoba (ft. Ricardo Montalbán) https://youtu.be/tfKHBB4vt4c?si=Ek5mErySloel_tS4&t=10 Corinthian Leather History https://www.libertyleathergoods.com/corinthian-leather/ Chrysler New Yorker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVwDsYN7QjQ Morgan Silver Dollar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr4xDKsze9U Classic Fountain Pen h

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that pack a lot of families into a few cars, and spoiler alert, they all include a sulky teenager wearing headphones. Plus, the cable industry makes a play for shaping the youth of America, and Travis Kelce (aka “Travis MaAuto”) is having a moment. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Toyota Grand Highlander - “Back to the lake” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5o3q/toyota-grand-highlander-back-to-the-lake-song-by-the-5678s-t1 Toyota Grand Highlander - “Load Up” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5oP5/2024-toyota-grand-highlander-load-up-t1 Volkswagen Atlas - “Carpool Chaos” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5bZ_/2024-volkswagen-atlas-carpool-chaos-song-by-the-electric-peanut-butter-company-t2 Hyundai Kona - “Welcome Back To The Commute” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InkIPEx8UuY Toyota Grand Highlander - “Slamming Doors” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5o43/toyota-grand-highlander-slamming-doors-song-by-american-authors-t1 Volkswagen Tiguan- I believe in a thing called l

Andrew and Vieves review a crop of recent ads that have them feeling the full spectrum of human emotions, and predictably, there are a lot of insurance commercials in the mix. Plus, an astute Ad Councilor decodes a puzzle ad, and a TV classic has a complicated origin story. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: McCain Fries: “Barb from Stranger Things” https://youtu.be/ZMVAJ8iTvW8?si=4s81ulxmjBF7tf1X Progressive: “Replay: School Bus” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5ovY/progressive-replay-school-bus Inspired Closets - Makeup Artist https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tHfi/inspired-closets-make-up-artist Geico: “Invasive Weeds” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1JQA/geico-invasive-weeds Geico: “Observant Neighbors” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1Jce/geico-the-neighbors-are-observant Progressive - Can’t sleep https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5kIm/progressive-cant-sleep Geico - Airport security https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1UxG/geico-airport-security Xfinity - going all out https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1UlN/xfinity-all-your

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that are venturing into the new frontier of name-image-likeness licensing in college athletics. Who says you can’t shoot a commercial for Irish nachos in under an hour? And why does a classic kids toy suddenly seem so pervy? Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Dr. Pepper: “Fansville: My Family Now” ft Bryce Young https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2Lr7/dr-pepper-fanville-theyre-my-family-now-ft-bryce-young AT&T: “He’s Short” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUeg8u3CgCo Carlos O’Kelly’s Inspired Mex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okwta29s-88 SOS Heating & Cooling: “DeColdest” ft De’coldest Crawford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afn8632F9L8 Wendy’s: “Caleb Williams is Transferring” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5wwb/wendys-loaded-nacho-cheesebuger-two-quarterbacks-ft-caleb-williams-matt-leinart Popeyes: From Memes to Dreams ft. Dieunerst Collin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM0q2mOdHPY TV News story from WKYC Cleveland https://youtu.be/U0HknyFvTJE?si=akMhrH

A late night viewing of an American TV classic with original ads proves to be a priceless snapshot of early 80s commercials that sends Andrew and Vieves on a full-blown nostalgia trip. From weird alt battery technology, to an upsetting toothpaste ad, to a battle of the nasal sprays, it really was incredible. Plus, Amazon lies about being a relationship-fixer. Here are links to the That’s Incredible! episode and the ads we talked about on this week’s show: That’s Incredible! October 12, 1981 FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?feature=shared McDonald’s Passport to Riches ft. Frank Nelson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOzS3IsG-88 RCA: We’ll Open Your Eyes https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?si=of1Ei3zsmn5E_xng&t=172 Silkience: So Clean It Flows https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?si=RtirvB40Le6SOSlC&t=203 Eveready: The Cat https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?si=omuYvkPgOApfbZxZ&t=849 Dristan Nasal Mist https://youtu.be/VOzS3IsG-88?si=pRZEph-0hSDEMbRn&t=881 Stanley U-Install Garage Door Opener https://youtu.be/VO

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that invoke the very gods themselves to sell yogurt, luxury cars and tax prep. Plus, the Ad Council provides all the gory details about the Van Damme Go Daddy campaign, and there’s always time for a long, serious discussion about atheism on a nominally comedic podcast! H&R Block: “Cupid” https://youtu.be/_FN-LDYSLSg?si=QdGKPGrGw9w01BGK Subway: “Cupid” https://youtu.be/m7ajTgVmmZY?si=vvGOBhQrSh8I9OCC Oikos Greek Yogurt: “Meet Ares” https://youtu.be/6ZL8gksPFyo?si=P2HvsTcRrpy6n6jE BMW: “Zeus And Hera, Retired” (Super Bowl 2022) https://youtu.be/xDwN4CPRS3Q?si=Ko0xjAM4WPCEPjoZ BMW: Zeus Grabs Coffee (Super Bowl Teaser) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9vcbqPv8DM Kia: “One Wild Ride” (Super Bowl 2011) https://youtu.be/ZdsbCXzGC2U?si=35ZugpzSdghcNArJ Credit One: “Approdite” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bDyH/credit-one-bank-app-the-goddess-of-apps Ferrero Rocher: "Food Of The Gods” https://youtu.be/zcz_gVaEy-s?si=0XaUi8JPgyEuzBLb Australian Lamb: “Gods of the World”

Andrew and Vieves consider commercials that rely on the dubious acting chops of professional wrestlers to sell everything from candy bars to canned pasta. Plus, a lottery commercial gets a little too grim, and everyone’s boyfriend Sam Richardson has an idea. Actually, lots of ideas. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Randy Savage - Slim Jims light store https://youtu.be/Lxp_3000h_U Randy Savage - Slim Jims dance https://youtu.be/UV17XYCzkWU Randy Savage - Slim Jims Romeo & Juliet https://youtu.be/ysmw4v8_-DM Mankind - Chef Boyardee Ravioli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX1TLMNaONk Chef Boyardee - Kane https://youtu.be/BbUo1BPWOO4?si=5vRr-iWyxauT7-k7 Ric Flair - Snickers https://youtu.be/9dZuzuhsjOs Ric Flair - Fuel in a bottle https://youtu.be/yuV08PGFmFU Triple H - YJ Stinger Energy Drink https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd8fXhdoHXw King Kong Bundy, Shawn Michaels, Diesel, The Undertaker and Paul Bearer (Dan Patrick) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yat