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PODCAST

After These Messages Podcast

Andrew Walsh & Genevieve Haas

Hosts Andrew and Vieves talk TV commercials with their listeners, the Ad Council, in this weekly podcast. As the slogan says, they"ve got "hot takes on commercial breaks." Find them at afterthesemessagesshow@gmail.com

tv & film

All Episodes

01:01:58

#545 Dream Scenarios

After These Messages Podcast ·

2026/04/22

A long overdue exploration of dreams as depicted in commercials has Vieves and Andrew looking at ads for everything from flooring to fried chicken. Plus, Andy’s Corner is back with a campaign that won Andrew over despite a poor start. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Inspire Medical Systems - Tea party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B0hm/inspire-medical-systems-daniels-tea-party-dream Inspire Medical Systems -

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01:07:16

#544 Heavenly Features

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2026/04/15

If heaven really is a place on earth, it must be a place where they sell everything from milk to mouse poison, if the ads that Vieves and Andrew discuss are any indication. Plus, a Canadian PSA pays off unexpectedly, and a comedy favorite was taking on daddy-daughter tropes before it was cool. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Got Milk?: “Heaven Or Hell?” https://youtu.be/eph6_fz49rc?si=SDjaX1OrNUcgjFYB Snickers: “Waiting In Line For

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01:05:04

#543 Postal Elites

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2026/04/08

A collection of commercial odds and ends results in a grab-bag’s worth of ads that have Andrew and Vieves waxing philosophical about hacky daddy-daughter tropes and the role stealth bombers play in snack time. Plus, Andrew tests Genevieve’s ability to recognize the new celebrity voice of a national sandwich concern. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Subway: Who’s Ready For A Deal? https://www.ispot.tv/ad/glRN/subway-sub-club-members-whos-ready-for-a-deal Subway:

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01:08:42

#542 The Medium Is The Message

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2026/04/01

A spooky (and sticky) sleepover game inspires a show about the occult arts as a means to sell everything from sneakers to stock picks. Plus, a denim ad turns out to be a window into classic cinema.Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Brawny - Sleepover https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TFMJ/brawny-sprinkler BJs Wholesale Club - Seance https://youtu.be/mOWQhj5YH70?si=4busvAVBG_qNMj5V American Home Sheild warranty - Medium

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00:48:24

#541 Council Culture

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2026/03/24

Before the Ad Council can have their say with an influx of ads for sleazy attorneys, frangible timepieces and DIY beer kegs, Vieves insists on a takeover with the ads she can’t get enough of. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Chewy - Monkey https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6_XL/chewy-monkey-save-35 DSW - Let us surprise you https://youtu.be/IpAkvRWX4N0?si=8Jzzvsnnm1enCM0u Kenzo World fragrance https://youtu.be/NoMqvniiEkk?si=GC5eQ9r42cTNyNZQ Wrangler - Jeans on

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01:11:34

#540 What Does The FOX Say?

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2026/03/18

Andrew’s latest obsession -- watching the World Baseball Classic -- has him uncharacteristically immersed in the FOX-Newsiverse, and he’s seeing a lot of mind-blowing ads as a result. Listen to this one if you want to stay prayed up! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: 4Patriots Blackout Buddy - Refrigeterator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqkSLgyRBB4 Kayak - Big Trip, Small Screen https://youtu.be/9HP3JCiqz_s?si=OMicx7WLkZfz6EIW Top Golf - Say Goodbye To Gutter

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01:06:40

#539 Animal Yakkers

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2026/03/11

Andrew and Vieves consider the talking animals pressed into service as spokescritters, from a humiliated gopher to a truly upsetting zebra. Plus, an Ad Coucil submission offers a spicy take, and caffeine is a powerful drug. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Rover - To My Hooman https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T8P2/rover-com-to-my-hooman-feel-ther-hart Jeep Cherokee Hybrid - Billy Bass https://youtu.be/FimJ6_kTiCk?si=4ST9epZqR1ATZA9M Jeep Cherokee - Wild Reviews

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01:24:55

#538 Casting Impressions

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2026/03/04

Friend of the show Justin Morissette joins Andrew and Vieves with an update on his burgeoning acting career, pulling back the curtain on the sometimes thankless, but often hilarious world of commercial acting auditions. Plus, we all learn what a “tickle trunk” is, for better or for worse. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Domino's Pizza "Christmas Choir" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQRDTAKP3aw Lactaid - Musical Brunch (ft. Justin Morissette!)

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00:51:51

#537 Sub Culture

After These Messages Podcast ·

2026/02/25

In the wake of the Super Bowl ad-pocalypse, Vieves unveils a few commercial gems that deserve their day in the sun. Plus, an Ad Councilor bestows a sandwich-based bounty for the ages on ATM. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Principal Financial - “June” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gY5p/principal-financial-group-june Principal Financial - “Patty” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TVnt/principal-financial-group-patty Principal Financial - “Zane”

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01:06:46

#536 Why, Robot

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2026/02/18

It’s the Ad Council’s turn to weigh in on this year’s Super Bowl commercials, with hot takes on everything from the subtle song cues that Andrew and Vieves overlooked to a star turn by a local bird celebrity. Plus, a podcast favorite gets the royal treatment. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: State Farm: King Henry https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ByW0/state-farm-king-henry-featuring-derrick-henry Coinbase - Everybody

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03:03:23

#535 The Bowlies VI: Bottom Dollars

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2026/02/10

For the 6th annual Bowlie Awards, Andrew and Vieves display a heroic level of discipline as they turn in a sub-four-hour show on this year’s crop of Super Bowl ads, which featured a surprising amount of ass --and that’s not even counting the one with Shane Gillis.Uber Eats https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gnau/uber-eats-super-bowl-2026-extended-hungry-for-the-truth Dunkin’ - Good Will Dunkin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr96AsZGFQc Ritz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YynHOD7gR48 Draft

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01:31:20

#534 Tease Nuts

After These Messages Podcast ·

2026/02/04

With the 6th annual Bowlie Awards just around the corner, Andrew and Vieves look at the teaser ads and early releases for this year’s Super Bowl. From arty auteurs to self-deprecating celebs, it’s anyone’s guess who will take home the Bowlie MVC.Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Instacart - Ben Stiller and Benson Boone (Teaser) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gI5J/instacart-super-bowl-2026-teaser-goals Instacart - Ben Stiller and Benson Boone

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01:26:49

#533 Ready, Willing, And Cable

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2026/01/28

Andrew and Vieves unpack a trove of 90s ads from Andrew’s VHS digitization project. It was a simpler time, as America learned about basic cable, how to go “online” and microwaving potato chips, all within in a Seinfeldesque miasma. Plus, the Ad Council weighs in on the sexy snack debate. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Silver Lightening (ft. Robin Leach) https://youtu.be/lhkYLubf1Dc Beef: It's What's For Dinner - Busy Mom https://youtu.be/CNN5MIgpuuA America

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01:16:22

#532 Dirty Danson

After These Messages Podcast ·

2026/01/21

A long-promised show made up of all Ad Council submissions delivers a multitude of spots that feature a range of spokescritters, spokesfruits and spokes-Dansons. Plus, Andrew gets the Holy Grail of podcasting: a listener apology. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Cheez-It - The Boyfriend https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BRH_/cheez-it-the-boyfriend Cheez-It - Book Club Cravings https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B9bK/cheez-it-book-club-cravings Royal Kingdom - Sad Ted

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01:15:02

#531 Run for the Money

After These Messages Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Andrew and Vieves look at all the ways amateur runners are used represent grit, determination and a desire for everything from soy milk to Snickers bars. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a university that is truly doing something differently, and Andrew must reckon with accusations that he got fooled by the internet!Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Apple Watch - Couch chase https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gV6e/apple-watch-couch-chase-dont-give-in OpenAI ChatGPT - This

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01:12:01

#530 Gym Shorts

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2026/01/07

Andrew and Vieves consider the archetypal gym teachers who have been put to work selling everything from bubble gum to breakfast shakes. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a true gem in the wild.Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Fifth-Third Bank https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tEf0/fifth-third-bank-gym-teacher Target https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXht3kq-ge4 Downy Defy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/toxt/downy-defy-damage-health-teacher Blockbuster

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01:19:00

#529 Quiz The Season

After These Messages Podcast ·

2025/12/31

As has become the tradition, Andrew quizzes Vieves on some of the highlights from the last year of shows as they both repeatedly pat themselves on the back for their past hilariousness. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Draft Kings - Big Fantasy Baby https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fj_a/draftkings-fantasy-big-baby Quilted Northern - Sir Froggy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Arzp/quilted-northern-sir-froggy Halos - Brakes https://youtu.be/TZ2MqeR7N7U?si=29_kIbRyGlZiLzN3 Kohl’s -

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01:39:55

#528 Pain Points

After These Messages Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Andrew and Vieves consider the visual representation of pain in pharmaceutical ads, and they look at some recent commercial sthat they’re seeing in the wild. Plus, a classic Christmas carol ad sparks a discussion of some very USA-forward advertising, and a Medicare spot is cranked up way past eleven. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Tremfya - Relentless weed https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BRBb/tremfya-break-away Benlysta - Big

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01:10:20

#527 Scraping the Bottom of the Carol

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2025/12/17

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, advertisers are finding all sorts of appalling ways to jury-rig classic Christmas carols in order to sell everything from Audis to underwear. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a gem in the wild, and a jingle harkens back to the halcyon days of well-staffed grocery stores. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Jeep - 12 Days of Jeep https://www.ispot.tv/ad/B8PZ/jeep-holidays-the-twelve-days-of-jeep-t1 Show AEW - 12 Days of

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01:23:50

#526 I Rave At The Office

After These Messages Podcast ·

2025/12/10

The grand tradition of office party mishaps gets put into service to sell, yes, plenty of beer, but also fried chicken, candy and credit cards. Plus, the Ad Council has insight into an insurance company’s creative solution to the changing times. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Heineken - Office Party https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/heineken-office-party-holiday-parties-02442f85beef Miller Lite - The End Of Holiday Work

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