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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

01:31:42

#422 All Things Being Sequel

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/12/06

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 -

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01:13:10

#421 Go With the Flo

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/11/29

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

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00:44:52

#420 Crying in Publix

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/11/22

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

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01:20:24

#419 Guest Stars

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/11/15

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 -

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01:04:40

#418 Souper Tuesday

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/11/08

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

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00:52:33

#417 Direct-To-Costumer Advertising

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/10/31

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

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00:56:18

#416 Blockin’ Out the Taters

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/10/25

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:

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01:14:05

#415 To the Twitter End

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/10/18

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

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01:05:35

#414 The Rule of Twees

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/10/11

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)

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01:26:39

#413 Material Evidence

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/10/04

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)

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01:02:46

#412 We Car Family

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/09/27

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

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01:07:40

#411 You Insure About That?

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/09/20

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

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01:10:36

#410 The NILs to Pay the Bills

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/09/13

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

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01:33:26

#409 Ads Incredible!

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/09/05

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

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01:11:22

#408 You Can Myth Me With That

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/08/30

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”

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01:16:23

#407 Let’s Make a Heel

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/08/23

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

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01:01:37

#406 Roof of Purchase

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/08/16

A clever slogan sends Andrew on a mission to see if Vieves can tell real roofing wordplay from the made-up slogans. Plus, grocery store ads from the 90s were really their own thing, and Andrew tries to blend in with the Ad Councilors. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Frederic Roofing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB6HDsohZ0Q Philip Camerer Roofing https://www.adjingles.com/roofing-jingles/ Ad Jingles.com https://www.adjingles.com/ MHI

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01:00:07

#405 Buy Low, Sell Spy

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/08/09

Corporate espionage takes on a whole different meaning when Andrew and Vieves look at ads that rely on the well-worn tropes of secret agents and spycraft. Plus, the future of vitamin purchasing has come and gone, and women eating dairy products gets a fun soundtrack. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Adobe Marketing Cloud - Secret Agent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A_Zc/adobe-marketing-cloud-secret-agent Barbie Spy

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00:51:34

#404 Neighbor Pains

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/08/02

From overstaying their welcome to seeking out a surrogate parent, the neighbor’s kid is a rich vein of commercial comedy. Andrew and Vieves look at ads that rely on the boy or girl next door to make their pitch. Plus, Andrew discovers the Jingle of the Summer, and Vieves stans a Google pitchwoman. Xfinity: Tony The Neighbor https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1x02/xfinity-tony-the-neighbor Daisy Cottage Cheese: Neighbor Kid https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7ANr/daisy-best-all-week-neighbor-kid Quaker Oats: Neighbor

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01:22:54

#403 Crime of Fashion

After These Messages Podcast ·

2023/07/26

Using the catwalk to sell clothes might be old hat, but Vieves and Andrew look at ads that send everything from gummy vitamins to cheeseburgers down the runway in search of a sale. Plus, a drug company takes a toilet for a joyride, and an Ad Councilor defends a Midwestern pizza. Experian https://youtu.be/svhDzeoppvg Donate Life https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oUf5/donate-life-america-fashion-show Eyeglass World - Mr. World https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dyxJ/eyeglass-world-introducing-mr-world-fashion-show

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