After These Messages Podcast

From local HVAC service to national toothpaste brands, homemade superheroes have been used to sell it all, as Andrew and Vieves discover in this week’s show. Plus, an Ad Councillor pulls back the curtain on a chicken dynasty.

A few minutes with Andy devolves into a total crank-fest as Andrew and Vieves lament the co-opting of gangsta rap, today’s disrespectful teens, and the incomprehensibility of AI products. Plus, a scream queen of yore goes back to her roots.

Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

McDonald's - “Monopoly Is Back”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SZxj/mcdonalds-monopoly-get-your-bag

Chipotle - “Big A** Chipotle Bag”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SnDg/chipotle-mexican-grill-big-a-chipotle-bag

Wayfair - “Holiday Spirit”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Stcg/wayfair-holiday-spirit-song-by-dj-snake-lil-jon

Amazon Alexa - “Here for Changing Tastes”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SqsS/amazon-alexa-here-for-changing-tastes

Kalshi - Beastmode

https://youtu.be/-yloj9Npv6k?si=MeaDbxUdo1P3-K5t

Hewlett Packard Enterprise - “Self-Driving Network” (Ft George Russell, Kimi Antonelli)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/geqK/hewlett-packard-enterprise-self-driving-network-featuring-george-russell-kimi-antonelli

JPMorgan Chase - Phone Call

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SdNV/jpmorgan-chase-freedom-phone-call-featuring-drew-barrymore-kevin-hart

Perdu Farms: Stocks

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SILH/perdue-farms-stocks

Navy Federal Credit Union - Global Search

https://youtu.be/SSOWaYGr4Jw?is=f-n_vsvB9nE-CC9D

With spooky season in full swing, Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that get their hearts racing in the name of selling everything from plumbers to pirated IP. Plus, if a Beastmode sells a betting app, but no one is there to recognize it, does it make a sale?

Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

Xfinity - Motion detection

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g9BF/xfinity-shield-zombies-motion-detection

Xinity - Home forcefield

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g9Bs/xfinity-shield-zombies-home-forcefield

Roto-Rooter - Spooky couple

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f87NbG/roto-rooter-spooky-couple

Interstate Batteries - Slow motion chase

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/diYf/interstate-batteries-scary-movie

Reeses Pumpkins - Scarecrow

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SYhv/reeses-peanut-butter-pumpkins-scarecrows

Wordle - Scream paody

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5zuJ/wordle-do-you-like-scary-fun-games

Fanta - Horror Icons

https://youtu.be/zWrmZaPIEzI?si=WQNcNb1S7MVDkr8O

Twix - Hallowmas

https://youtu.be/_m4_YH_rpPg?si=SWhtLJ0fvyw-tgHq

Kalshi - Beastmode

https://youtu.be/-yloj9Npv6k?si=MeaDbxUdo1P3-K5t

Califia Almond Milk - Smart Speaker (ft. Chris Dowd)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g7at/califia-farms-not-so-smart-device-featuring-chris-odowd

Andrew and Vieves consider ads that rely on the anti-establishment aesthetic of punk to sell everything from light beer to cookies to, incredibly, 80’s New Wave hits. Plus, a guy who lives in a bank gets interrogated by the best.

BASF - Wedding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J12b0CICyeo

Pioneer Stereos - Punks Meet Straights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwNXCkctX9s

Chunky Chips Ahoy - Chunky Not Punky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvt42zWzjQc

Taco Bell Party Packs - Punk Party

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty8doyg0OuY

Zima - Punk Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKFV5HfVbWY

Miller Lite Ice - Mosh Pit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6zv6cHX40M

Bubble Yum - Punk Duck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_FmcxCGiAc

Westwood Promotions - Punk CD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UhT1OaLaPU

Chipmunk Punk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWI5w6GAIuA

Capital One - SVU edition

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Sw6n/capital-one-favorite-regulars-featuring-mariska-hargitay-ice-t

Andrew and Vieves get stuffy in a discussion of ads featuring an assortment of teddybears and other inanimate plushies that nevertheless manage to pull on consumer heartstrings. Plus, a forgotten Spice Girl still has moves, and John Oliver picks a fight with an ATM favorite.

Here a links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:

Genesis GV70 - Teddy bear

https://youtu.be/uYuVpvA0nus?si=kp96BQv77uGF6dyC

Chevy SUVs - Safe Place

https://youtu.be/4dJvzqUNJog?si=er6p2wR21ugOKNVe

Audi Q7 - 360 camera

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Zlb/2023-audi-q7-sight-from-every-angle-t1

Stanley Steamer

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gWyJ/stanley-steemer-teddy-bear

Tide - Teddy Bear

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7trs/tide-teddy-bear

Ascension St. Vincent - Heart surgery w/ Peyton Manning

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T7yu/ascension-st-vincent-teddy-bear-heart-surgery-featuring-peyton-manning

Nature’s Bakery - Surgery

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bG7o/natures-bakery-fig-bar-teddy-bear

Red Cross - Escape in 2 minutes

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/O2V6/american-red-cross-escape-in-just-2-minutes-sound-the-alarm-save-a-life

Xfinity internet - Big Teddy w/ Amy Poehler

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OrnS/xfinity-teddy-bear-1999-and-save-over-competitor-featuring-amy-poehler

Revytek Fungicide

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/213X/basf-theres-revytek

Spectrum - SSN bear

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bHwS/spectrum-security-shield

Hills Pet Nutrition - Camouflage

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fLGc/hills-pet-nutrition-hiding-in-plain-sight

Dunkin - Pumpkin Spice Girl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MukMhlAcs0g

John Oliver on Liberty Biberty

https://latenighter.com/news/john-oliver-liberty-biberty-internet-help/

It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you know a guy with a low-rider, you must ask to borrow it for your local commercial. Plus, Andrew and Vieves are seeing double, and the God-fearing citizens of Greenfield, Wisconsin must contend with a possible interloper from Madison.

Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

Subway - Subconscious (ft. Will Arnett)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SdFi/subway-feed-your-subconscious-eat-better-featuring-will-arnett

Rula - Wrestling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVxe-chB_r8

Bounty - The Sound Of Value

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Dq2/bounty-the-sound-of-value

Ikea - Low Rider

https://youtu.be/Pgddvf-3WyI?si=Ykv3KZ3yYEJX9Uyq

Burger King - Low Rider

https://youtu.be/kV-fZ7akLCw?si=14VgJkuDvgn7Ar8S

The General Insurance - Low Rider (ft. Snoop Dogg)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Zs2u/the-general-thats-low-featuring-snoop-dogg

Modelo - Mark of a Fighter: Low Rider

https://youtu.be/RRuXZV01sYs?si=elXJ0FB3jAlA630_

Fruit of the Loom - Casual Sportswear

https://youtu.be/N5LIQ3-itLY?feature=shared

Daniel’s Plumbing, Heating And Air - Driving Around

https://youtu.be/rHxV_w7d2mE?si=I75I7TNfwf6isUrD

Tawny, Acosta and Chapparo Injury Attorney

https://youtu.be/rfMkLb7_aog?si=6T1jEoM0HN162nKc

AMC Pacer: The Sandwich King

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Utv8kXPUI

1972 Mercury Marquis - Cartier Jeweler Diamond Cutter

https://youtu.be/8It6KFhlsBo?si=WRSAZFCkyRqz9-bp

1974 Mercury Marquis - Makeup (ft. Jennifer O’Neill)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8GOVp8dW1Y

NBC NFL Kickoff Promo “Hump Day”

https://youtube.com/shorts/yror3B6aG0s?si=6Su1STdIfpLWBHYl

An ad featuring a giant sandwich has Andrew and Vieves thinking about the marketing power of comedically-large heroes, grinders and submersibles. Plus, a chorus of Ad Councilors prove their superior hearing, and Andrew’s light internet stalking pays off.

Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

Sunday Ticket: Who’s Coming Over (ft. Jason & Kylie Kelce)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SVtR/youtube-tv-nfl-sunday-ticket-whos-coming-over-featuring-jason-kelce-kylie-kelce

Kalshi: Long Sub

https://musebyclios.com/advertising/kalshi-explains-itself-and-serves-the-worlds-longest-sandwich/

AMC Pacer: The Sandwich King

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Utv8kXPUI

Tums: Lineup

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BVY4/tums-chewy-bites-lineup

Nestle Crunch - Russian Sub

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aQ0-gF1Sgk

Highlands Appliance - Russian Sub

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKQcZYTZVmI

Berlitz - German Coast Guard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmOTpIVxji8

Mr. Submarine - Scotty Pippen Six Footer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40YkCQcMCpQ

Jersey Mike’s: QB Danny

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SdgD/jersey-mikes-qb-danny-featuring-danny-devito-eli-manning

Tubi: Funeral

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SA9f/tubi-fakin-it

Gia Blakey

https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/giablakey

Progressive: Dr. Rick Rocket League

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kETG2F2-Q

Progressive: Dr. Rick Gas Stations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_vCvnO4dgw

An extended Andy’s Corner leads to a discussion about a tiny steampunk pizza innovator and how to properly refer to Danny Devito on second reference. Plus, an Ad Councilor delivers a hip-hop classic, and a travel website plays to our worst instincts.

Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

Tubi: Funeral

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SA9f/tubi-fakin-it

Tubi: Childhood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ikqw7fSnhs

C.C. Pazzini

https://3headedmonster.com/cicis-pizza-second-life/

Jordan Keyes on TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@itskeyes/video/7687988005281336590?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Cicis Pizza: Endless Pizzabilities

https://youtu.be/dYrOuEqHjn4?si=ZRFBie02SX2-kJ1Q

Jersey Mike’s: QB Danny

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SdgD/jersey-mikes-qb-danny-featuring-danny-devito-eli-manning

Freedom From Religion Foundation: Ron Reagan, Lifelong atheist, not afraid of burning in Hell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm2XiOvL_Fg

Dairy Farmers Commercial: American Cheese Rap (1993)

https://youtu.be/gPFZ3DX3E2o

A collection of ads featuring teens with varying degrees of attitude has famous non-parents Andrew and Vieves considering what level of teenage sass is acceptable and what level is grounds for punishment. Plus, Andrew is vindicated as an ATM mystery is solved at last!

Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

T-Mobile - Nothing

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SV98/t-mobile-introducing-nothing-stacked

VRBO - Teen

https://youtu.be/yGvCOz4Wc7M?si=lhjVwskbTdBy2pLW

Motorola Pagers - Message you can’t afford to miss

https://youtu.be/HhFhz-vXbBM?si=FvMfjv43qb65lJHA

Verizon - Dr. Evil

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gcb_/verizon-dr-evil-activation-fees-feat-mike-myers-seth-green-mindy-sterling-rob-lowe

Verizon (long version)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzmntndEXWo

Audi - Unfriend

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7eBH/audi-a6-spring-of-audi-sales-event-teenager

Price.com - Air Fryer

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/21F8/price-com-air-fryer

Sean O’Haire Vignette on Religion

https://youtu.be/IEXJgkCCzks?is=czUR9_VyxB8uz3IW

A spate of recent commercials have Andrew and Vieves doling out some coveted Adcollades and a few dreaded Admonishments. Plus, a charming liquor commercial has a surprising personal connection.

Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

NFL Kickoff Promo “Hump Day”

https://youtube.com/shorts/yror3B6aG0s?si=6Su1STdIfpLWBHYl

Geico - Original Hump Day

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/SLmQ/geico-camel-on-hump-day

Progressive - Guest Speaker

https://youtu.be/k_sVRs06jWU?si=7tE5nq_b_divkjp3

Progressive - Momfluencer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WBSvD50LcA

Liquid Death - Parenting

https://youtu.be/_Mi_ZtzQFD8?si=13LjQo2rOp8G3jTK

Tito's Vodka - 100

https://musebyclios.com/advertising/you-had-to-be-at-least-100-years-old-to-star-in-this-titos-vodka-ad/

Vinted - Pedicure

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g9zl/vinted-robin-free-shipping

Vinted - Chef

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g9Nj/vinted-megan-no-shipping-fees