After These Messages Podcast

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

Thanks to capitalism, it’s never too early for kids to start doing BUSINESS, as Andrew and Vieves discover in a show about kids and money. Plus, a fast man goes slow for the benefit of Big Pharma.

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

Miele Dishwashers - The Entrepreneur Kid

https://youtu.be/wbus7puLqrY?is=ISnFkEB-Dr9GqQUV

Quicken - Kidz Car Rentals

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gnt2/quicken-kidz-car-rental

Quicken - Cookie Empire

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gntb/quicken-cookie-empire

Zions Bank - Jelly Wagon

https://youtu.be/NHYM3fnkoBI?si=2c_kj4WKDft2iyFY

Wells Fargo - Leo’s Money Magic

https://youtu.be/bGgMh_IaH-U?si=MLuaJsF7DB3XGeOC

Monster.com - When I Grow Up (1999)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fK2hMQSDgE

Dish - Lemonade Stand

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1bGe/dish-network-lemonade-stand

T-Mobile - Lemonade Stand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt7AuKRynzk

Doritos - Lemonade Stand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow7eNmMK3mY

The General - Lemonade Stand

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o7Q_/the-general-lemonade-stand

Geico - Lemonade, Not Iced Tea

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ACf9/geico-lemonade-not-ice-t-its-not-surprising-featuring-ice-t

Jardiance - Usain Bolt Takes It Slow

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

Andrew challenges Vieves to a mouthwatering quiz about cooking in commercials. Plus, a mustard’s claim to fame is hilarious in hindsight, and Andrew contrives to ruin the most wholesome jingle imaginable.

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

Meijer Grocery Store - College Cooking

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7jJb/meijer-home-cooking

Cacique Cheese

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/w7Nq/cacique-moms-recipes-featuring-aarn-sanchez

Graza Olive Oil - Cooking Outside

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BVTl/graza-cooking-outside

LG Appliances: - Shishkabob

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fzcO/lg-appliances-consumer-reports-recommends-lg-cooking

One A Day - Ludacris

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gXCx/one-a-day-ludicrous-featuring-ludacris

Hidden Valley Seasoning - Mississippi Chuck Roast

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BWH7/hidden-valley-seasoning-dressing-and-recipe-mix-long-cold-winter-nights-mississippi-roast

Knorr Bouillon - Chicken Raman Recipe https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6pOU/knorr-chicken-boullion-ramen-noodle-recipe

Kroger - Grandma’s Kitchen

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2SWT/the-kroger-company-holidays-grandmas-kitchen

IKEA - Rhythm of the Kitchen

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gGeG/ikea-all-kinds-of-rhythm

Grey Poupon

https://youtu.be/tvDazrJuSdA?is=Coucn0Z2mMINmSH9

Northwest Michigan Fair

https://youtu.be/crA9BsYnVSE?si=bDur9GISXJc53xRd

For once, Andrew and Vieves reflect on commercials about something they’re actually experts in: bars and the colorful characters who fill them. Plus, a puppeteer gets his big break.

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

Wendy’s Pub Cheeseburger - Pub on a bun

https://youtu.be/_T43KGakWiQ?si=OaIkFMNqpE9anJyX

Still Gin - Legends

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fQLW/gin-and-juice-still-gin-a-toast-between-legends-featuring-snoop-dogg-and-dr-dre

Captain Morgan - Flipping channels

https://youtu.be/7i0JEOeSEP0?si=UxiW37JcPYxeROVT

WKD - Missus Alert

https://youtu.be/1AOZ9r11H3o?si=i_HY7qmZDPXViHWA

Jaegermeister - Serve it Cold

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TzWS/jgermeister-serve-it-cold

Bud Light (2002) - Behind the bar

https://youtu.be/gVGAVmuSSHI?si=6cct98RAx38POaE8

Oregon - The sports bar…was a WOMAN!

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fTGd/travel-oregon-try-something-new-sports-bar

The Cowboy Channel Bar

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bAAm/the-cowboy-channel-western-sports-bar

Jim Beam - Lemons

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g7DP/jim-beam-lemon-pit-featuring-kenan-thompson

eDrugstore- Meeting at a bar

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6eL2/edrugstore-bar

Buffalo Wild Wings - Buffalo Walks Into a Bar

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5dWj/buffalo-wild-wings-a-wild-winged-buffalo-walks-into-a-bar

Honky Tonk in a Bottle

https://adage.com/video/honky-tonk-in-a-bottle/

KFC - Lake Edna

https://youtu.be/VM0I-4A14bc?is=k3Ii3bQgRXc7R5x1

A new batch of early nineties artifacts from Andrew’s VHS archiving has him and Vieves talking about an era when moms were rapping about cheese and every granny had a secret. Plus, a listener jingle brings up memories of New England.

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

FOX Sunday Line-Up Promo

https://youtu.be/eeM3znTe4xE

KFC - Spring Break

https://youtu.be/gl-lR7YXNWc?si=-yPcgatFXJXFf60K

Suave Deodorant

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

Dairy Farmers Commercial - American Cheese Rap (1993)

https://youtu.be/gPFZ3DX3E2o

Sheeba Cat Food

https://youtu.be/hVz3qrBCk5E

Auto dealers of Montclair - "Nose Family" Commercial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q60EVlMBYQ

Volvo Commercial - 850 GLT (1993)

https://youtu.be/M5OQv-lHuIc?si=IjFJttpbVoWsWZXH

AT&T Universal MasterCard

https://youtu.be/foXkG8smBCY?si=i21log9IXgigz8Z_

Tales of the Crystals

https://youtu.be/Y4mXbs6ypjg

Rogaine Commercial (1995)

https://youtu.be/PBwdupUU0Bk

Eggo Waffles Commercial - Granny (1995)

https://youtu.be/eBhKpSv4XG0

Progressive: Dog Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGRsP8X4B5U

Progressive: Dog Park Song Pt. 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Cu1P2AsrQ

Water Country

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LOWoD21Z-M

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the modern experience of taking a rideshare to sell a surprising array of products, from a simple diet soda to needlessly-confusing non-lethal weaponry. Plus, Big Pharma is getting sparkly.

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

Progressive - Dr. Rick Rideshare

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g4Dl/progressive-dr-rick-rideshares

4Imprint - Clown car

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fO18/4imprint-rideshare

Chevrolet - Charge by gas

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ATxs/2016-chevrolet-malibu-lt-rideshare-service

Byrna - Assault

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gCVX/byrna-rideshare-assault

NYT: Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/business/uber-sexual-assault.html

Diet Coke - Mom’s rideshare

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZPHQ/diet-coke-drink-what-your-mama-gave-ya-rideshare

Sparkle Papertowels - Taxi

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/78Pu/sparkle-towels-taxi-cab

Alaska Airlines - On Time

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7EMH/alaska-airlines-throwback-thursday-taxi

Pluto TV - Taxi’s coming

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5sSR/pluto-tv-sci-fi-programmer-taxi

Icotide - Unicorn

https://youtu.be/dmUI1xbcqxM?si=J617uXFAb-Esntxa