After These Messages Podcast

The upcoming release of Renfield means Andrew and Vieves have bloodsuckers on the brain, and it seems that there’s really nothing that vampires can’t sell. Plus, Shaq’s mom got game (or a talented production crew), and it turns out kids are just basic when it comes to snacks. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Spectrum TV - Gaming Vampire https://www.shootonline.com/video/o-positives-david-shane-directs-slice-vampire-life-spectrum-something-different Spectrum - Monster Dinner https://www.ispot.tv/ad/q4l1/spectrum-mobile-monsters-dinner Coke - Dracula (1992) https://youtu.be/zQ0DFX9qvgQ Geico - Dracula at a Blood Drive https://youtu.be/v0Uu57ob6yY Texas Instruments - Solar Calculator https://youtu.be/8oB6mRqNo6o DiGiorno - Garlic Bread Pizza https://youtu.be/-vzxGzC3UAo Delissio - Garlic Bread Pizza https://youtu.be/o0_NRapPecc Heinz Tomato Blood https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2OuL/heinz-ketchup-vegetarian-vampire-recruitment AUDI S7 - Vampire Party https://youtu.be/D-b7O5dKeCg

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that rely on alternate dimensions, parallel universes and augmented realities to sell soda pop, potato chips and foreign cars. Plus, a new campaign featuring two very funny humans has Vieves in stitches, and an outdoor brand successfully threads the April Fools needle. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Lays - Farms Across America https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1ozs/lays-farms-across-america Canada Dry Ginger Ale - Real Ginger Taste https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7TGX/canada-dry-jacks-ginger-farm Canada Dry - Root of Relaxation https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A6hW/canada-dry-ginger-ale-the-root-of-relaxation Coors Light - Mountain Tap https://youtu.be/X_ruIJhHyzA Kia - 2014 SuperBowl ad Matrix https://youtu.be/FTNMYoKHwvU Snapchat - Wait’ll you see this https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2P7Q/snapchat-waitll-you-see-this Draftkings - The Kevinverse https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bveK/draftkings-reignmakers-the-kevinverse-featuring-kevin-hart-lamar-jackson-stefon-diggs-an

Andrew and Vieves have a case of spring fever from looking at commercials that go boing in the night. Plus, Newt Gingrich tries to take away seniors’ Medicare, and Vieves ponders a car token heist. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about in this week’s show: Slinky (1970s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hayCTb3PNk Bic Four-Color Pen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFxg8UkSaEM Parker Pens: The Lady Parker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spTqlpekjmg Bic Banana Pen (w/ Mel Brooks) https://youtu.be/bxDbYAqfUp4?t=4 Clearwater Mattress Spring Air (ft. Vanna White) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpRXqUIM8-U Original Mattress Factory (2002) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcsj0fROh_g Strolling Bowling (1981) https://youtu.be/rttzcQ8o26E?t=109 Monroe Shocks & Struts (ft. James Earl Jones) (1990) https://youtu.be/zdS8cknwWmY Chevrolet Suspension System (1938) https://youtu.be/ej7CRAIGXow Kohl’s “Diving Board” (2014) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7S8L/kohls-diving-board Democratic Medicare P

Vieves and Andrew look at commercials that feature aunts and uncles and all the attendant stereotypes that entails. Plus, Peter Gabriel grudgingly welcomes the Disney Channel-viewing public into his “secret world,” and the TV-viewing experience for service members in the 90s was NOT all it could be. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Geico - Aunt Infestation https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2NiX/geico-aunt-infestation Grubhub - Thank you Aunt Linda https://youtu.be/1V1zysblLdM Macys - Uncle Chris https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2GvH/macys-gift-finder-uncle-chris Xfinity - Crying Uncle Ed https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bJZw/xfinity-internet-crying-uncle-ed-featuring-ed-helms Skippy - Fun Aunt https://www.ispot.tv/ad/nyoA/skippy-fun-aunt Party City - Best Aunt Ever https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wxKb/party-city-best-aunt-ever Cooper Tires - Uncle Cooper https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qqId/cooper-tires-uncle-cooper-everyday-tough Cooper Tires - Multitool https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qqIe/cooper-tires-uncle-c

Andrew decides to produce a show about commercials that feature maps and also commercials that don’t feature maps! Plus, a baseball man is adorable, and Vieves falls down a Teri Garr and Dean Winters rabbit hole. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: FedEx: “China Map” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHdPlPE7iOs California Map and Travel Center: “Easier Than Asking For Directions!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNia4wpKCOw Motor Map International https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfcX9JhxD3k Scratch Off Map https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7Oc6iCZQQg Duracell/Brickhouse: “Child Locator” https://youtu.be/hGCv7RzEwR8?t=5 KIA Telluride “Same Lines 4 Ways” https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1084954642407932 Dole: “Hold My Fruit Bowl: Maps” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxd3Dp0Mi3M Consumer Cellular: “Maps” with Ted Danson https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2Aix/consumer-cellular-switch-and-save-same-map-featuring-ted-danson McDonald’s: “Treasure Map To Sundaes!” https://youtu.be/Euw

Vieves is intrigued by Kristen Bell’s newest commercials, leading her and Andrew to explore the masterclass in branding that is Kristen’s advertising career. Plus, a car safety engineer gets his day in the sun (and the shade), and the Ad Council does some counseling on how ATM can be more user-friendly. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Hers https://www.ispot.tv/ad/28sj/hers-stress-levels-featuring-kristen-bell La-Z-boy https://youtu.be/jtMUqNeLcDo Shipt https://youtu.be/p6uScgxNO0s Happy Dance CBD infused skincare https://youtu.be/bDm_dAyDauc Neutrogena Naturals https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7lUm/neutrogena-naturals-featuring-kristen-bell Enterprise https://youtu.be/5KIZZYBiD6Y Galaxy Tab S https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7CrD/samsung-galaxy-tab-s-what-you-really-need-featuring-kristen-bell Samsung Washer - Lamby code red https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7QjT/samsung-washer-with-activewash-tackles-all-your-laundry-needs Samsung - Wine over gravy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7PkE/samsung

Andrew and Vieves explore humanity’s eternal contest with unhelpful vending machines, from murderbot soda machines to recalcitrant candy dispensers. Plus, Andrew’s YouTube segment gets a rebrand, and one commercial really grabs the Ad Council by the short and curlies.

Andrew and Vieves mop up the last of the Super Bowl commercial reactions and learn a few lessons along the way. Plus, BTDubs is back with either the dumbest or the smartest YouTube commenter of all time.

It’s the third annual Bowlie Awards, and while it’s an honor just to be nominated, some will go home happy and some will go home empty-handed (the losers, that’s who). It’s the star-studded, all-singing, all-dancing, puppy-bunny-electric-vehicle extravaganza that is the Super Bowl commercials ep.

It’s once again Bowlies season as Andrew and Vieves prepare for the onslaught of Super Bowl ads with a look at the most (and least) intriguing teasers. Plus, it’s a topsy-turvy world when a commercial mime is endearing and vacation photos are a creep-fest.

Vieves and Andrew look at commercials that try to sneak some swear words past the watchful eye of the FCC. Plus, a battery mascot must reckon with its international alterego, and a powdered drink mix makes a play for the throne.

A naked publicity grab by a candy giant inspires Andrew and Genevieve to take a tour of the foot fashions of America’s most iconic advertising mascots. Plus, some light internet stalking really pays off, and an Ad Councillor can’t help but obey her thirst with a classic jingle.

Andrew quizzes Vieves on some of the world’s lowest-quality ads for pain, stain, and debt relief. Plus, licensing deals for children’s products got wild in the 90s, and an Ad Councilor makes a big score.

Andrew and Vieves hand out a host of ad-collades and admonishments to a crop of new(ish) commercials. Plus, a YouTube commenter throws Andrew for a loop, and Amazon works their dark magic once again.

Andrew and Genevieve look back at the personal milestones in their life in 2022 as told through TV commercials. Plus, a long defunct corporate social responsibility gambit is weirdly troubling.

Andrew and Vieves consider commercials that have everything from bathtubs to bombastic chefs crashing through the ceiling in an orgy of broken plaster and water damage. Plus, it’s the return of Nordic Tracks with exciting new scores to liven up exercise equipment testimonials.

A commercial classic inspires Andrew to try his hand at musical scoring, and a host of newly dubbed ads is a reminder that the 90s were a weird time. Plus, a UK soccer legend is hellbent on getting potato chips.

Vieves and Andrew are visited by the ghosts of holiday disasters past (and possibly present) as they consider ads that put the mess in Christmess. Plus, it’s a nostalgia-soaked BT-Dubs, and TikTok makes its first incursion into ATM territory.

Andrew and Vieves consider the depiction of female friendship in commercials that are selling everything from beer to baseball tickets, posing the question: if two women never talk to each other, do they pass the Bechdel test? Plus, they get outsmarted by a pizza commercial, and an SNL parody addresses an uncomfortable truth about fast food.

Vieves delivers on her promise to test Andrew’s knowledge of Buick models through the ages. Plus, Andrew unleashes a flood of new BT-Dubs and reflects on a time when “everything had to be a flashdance.”