After These Messages Podcast

With feedback coming in from all sides, Andrew and Vieves look at a grab bag of ads, from a scatting ice cream man to a mouthpiece for America’s ambulance chasers. Plus, Dr. Rick is staying busy.

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

Hotels.Com: Catfish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6QYrQhXGBA

“Computer Man” Parody

https://youtu.be/V51OJr0ee6E?si=jx5De5It8rBrP517

Good Humor: “Good Humor Man”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqj5qVPDwAg

Keller & Keller Law

https://youtu.be/J16oHCKyz5s?si=u5jnlXTjm6mfu2Xk

Market Masters Legal: Matt Walton, The Case Magnet

https://youtu.be/7kGay96jHNk?si=oVl08gy0oOibLdSO

AT&T Wireless: Blimp Operator

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IqyF/at-and-t-wireless-game-analysis-blimp-operator

Progressive: Zipper Merge Commercial

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gyx0/progressive-dr-rick-zipper

Progressive: Garbage Bins

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

An important centennial prompts Andrew and Vieves expend a lot of hot air looking at ads featuring blimps. Plus, a rapping commercial divides the house of ATM, and an internet jingle is able to win Andrew over.

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

Sportscenter: Blimp

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

AT&T Wireless: Blimp Operator

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IqyF/at-and-t-wireless-game-analysis-blimp-operator

Goodyear: The Blimp’s Behind Us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3sJ-QeaPgY

Discount Tire Company

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VCzPDA0m-k

BF Goodrich: The Other Guys (ft. Jeff Daniels)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cfjggSQs6I

Goodyear: Be Blimpworthy

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dDws/goodyear-be-blimpworthy

Capital One: Chuck Blimp

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/65pg/capital-one-venture-card-march-madness-chuck-blimp-ft-charles-barkley-jennifer-garner-spike-lee-samu

Capital One: Battle of the Blimps

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Tge5/capital-one-march-madness-battle-of-the-blimps-ft-charles-barkley-magic-johnson

Mailchimp: Jail Blimp

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/APG3/mailchimp-jailblimp

Nationwide: Blimp Me (ft. Dominic West)

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

Mego Blimp Toy

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

Glidden Paint - Do It Yourself Rap

https://youtu.be/JsWSPKj0x_I?si=LSpni0Uy56DAjHDu

Quantum Fiber: Yay To Jamila

https://youtu.be/bKOEdAUrnLE?si=1rN8eXYf1K-tRDL5

Headquarter Toyota Commercial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vizKcxmdRc

A collection of commercials about moving day turns out to contain a surprising amount of pathos for ads about coffee and internet service. Plus, Subaru walks the knife edge between safety consciousness and fear-mongering with mixed results.

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

Xfinity - “Moving Day” (2020) (ft. Amy Pohler)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tIG4/xfinity-moving-day-featuring-amy-poehler

Carlsberg - “Moving In”

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

KFC Canada - “Moving Day”

https://adage.com/video/kfc-canada-moving-day/

Realtor.com - “Moving Day & the Not-Yous” (ft Elizabeth Banks)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/w_gI/realtor-com-not-yous-move-in-day-featuring-elizabeth-banks

Public Storage - “Moving In With Mom & Dad”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCtpM1hrcTs

Polaroid - “Moving Day” (1973)

https://youtu.be/eYzZtlBG1wI?si=O4TtoCpFD-HvIpid

Folgers - “Move In”

https://youtu.be/lPe0n-8hgrc?si=iEEEe5E2Va3Mo8cc

Folger’s - “Moving In”

https://youtu.be/P9ihN5041bE?si=qnsSZpkTd0zKkc5H

Subaru - “Moving Out”

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

Regence - “Moving Day”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f_S5/regence-moving-day

Mother’s Recipe - “Moving Day”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bVIo/mothers-recipe-moving-day

Affinity Plus - “Moving In”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpe9zBUDAsw

Mucinex - “Moving In Day”

https://youtu.be/nvP5iXTmZ58?si=Mg9EsVbuMY5zQ5Li

Spotify - “Moving”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A5xH/spotify-moving-song-by-flo-rida

Subaru - “The Things We Love”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbQ4m8CUo-w

As metaphors go, the going-nowhere-fast quality of a treadmill would seem like a bleak option for marketers, so Andrew and Vieves were surprised by the wit and range of treadmills in ads for everything from car tires to contact lenses. Plus, a jingle opens up new dimensions of cream cheese.

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

Adidas: “You Got This: Treadmill” (ft Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TPYU/adidas-you-got-this-treadmill

T-Mobile Home Internet: “Treadmill” (Featuring Zach Braff, Donald Faison)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g5IF/t-mobile-home-internet-treadmill-30-per-month-featuring-zach-braff-donald-faison

GEICO TV Spot: “MTV VMAs - Treadmill”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ArHb/geico-mtv-treadmill-song-by-daya

Morgan & Morgan Law: “Two Treadmills”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bAiJ/morgan-and-morgan-law-firm-free-treadmill

Fios On Demand: “100% or Nothing: Treadmill”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gCoI/fios-on-demand-100-or-nothing-treadmill-starting-at-20-per-month

Priceline: “Treadmill Bundling” (Ft. Kaley Cuoco)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wJtT/priceline-com-treadmill-featuring-kaley-cuoco

OfferUp: “Life Outside the Box: “Treadmill”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/THkS/offerup-life-outside-the-box-treadmill

Bridgestone: “Treadmill” (ft Terrance Knighton)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7MMk/bridgestone-treadmill-featuring-terrance-knighton

America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses: “Treadmill”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/quEQ/americas-best-contacts-and-eyeglasses-treadmill

Walt Disney Records: “DIsney Hits: Treadmill”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5XhU/walt-disney-records-disney-hits-treadmill-song-by-aulii-cavalho

Philadelphia Cream Cheese - Phillyboy

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

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 - Workout

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Bjcz/inspire-medical-systems-kettlebell-workout

Adidas - Hello Tomorrow by Spike Jones

https://youtu.be/gZSMofW4G58?si=ganDLlpWI4T26VT5

Doritos - Finger-lickers

https://youtu.be/Dn4SkyopuaM?si=b-8302szeJhblaGe

Floor & Decor - Nightmare

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gy_n/floor-and-decor-nightmare

Homeserve - Nightmare

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f4Kf/homeserve-usa-nightmare

Tena - Sweet dreams

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fBLl/tena-sensitive-care-overnight-pads-nightmare

Jackpocket - Work nightmare

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bIio/jackpocket-nightmare

KFC - Jim Gaffigan as the Colonel

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Aq9w/kfc-nashville-hot-chicken-nightmare-featuring-jim-gaffigan

South West Plumbing: “Hey Bill: Pregnancy”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rqPGWmXsug

South West Plumbing: “Hey Bill: Job Interview”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6FZsk0T-jE

South West Plumbing: “Hey Bill: School Interview”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP5-UR6K24k

South West Plumbing: “Hey Bill: Art Gallery”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKdumC6W9eE

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 Heaven”

https://youtu.be/6dIiNp2stZM?si=8sAEzcOYgUGcPlvZ

Philadelphia Cream Cheese: “Angels In Heaven”

https://youtu.be/39IZYTC_pvE?si=YRWYrMX6-nB7sVg4

D-CON: “Pearly Gates”

https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/d-con-pearly-gates-f6c4bb1046a3

Miller Lite: “Beer Heaven”

https://youtu.be/WhOFTXzOXvU?si=Al-fllxErJJ-QO7G

Las Vegas: “What Happens In Vegas: Pearly Gates”

https://youtu.be/X6KsEmQqZmg?si=-_F2Anyc-cYQP6RF

Life Line Screening: “Pearly Gates”

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZMkC/life-line-screening-pearly-gates

Big East Sports: “Pearly Gates”

https://youtu.be/miK6hi4RgH8?si=v6lHw5IKTj1XQVaU

Concerned Children's Advertisers: “House Hippos”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TijcoS8qHIE

USAA - Williams family

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AcL8/usaa-the-williams-family?fbclid=IwY2xjawRLudhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeGBCnagXDORRptI3_4fEIkyNe6k3LST8rkhDSgNYy5zwv4mySMjk0kEQ33xI_aem_VGiHidbu1CDe9cosrymktQ

Mr. Show - Mustardayonaise

https://youtu.be/mRntutn8udw?si=Lfs6V-XDcgzJUUOq&t=109

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: New Bread

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gf3E/subway-new-bread

Subway: Meal Of The Day

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gTAQ/subway-meal-of-the-day-for-699

Subway: New Turkey, More Meat

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g1cq/subway-new-turkey-more-meat

New York Life: Every Dream Should Be Possible

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/go_6/new-york-life-every-dream-deserves-to-feel-possible

Ladder: Dumpster Fire

https://youtu.be/W7-igCGQIAE?si=Skgp6EXnliz2bII2

Ladder: Legos

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gd4E/ladder-legos

Steven Singer - I hate Steven Singer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7u3IPN_7_0

AFN Commercials

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6EDF0A2EC235A072&si=49B-keWlmLbq3CVf

Hungry Jack Biscuits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4lNRjKMi8w

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

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gpE0/american-home-shield-tune-teller-featuring-rachel-dratch

TD Ameritrade - Psychic

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7uSc/td-ameritrade-you-got-this-fortune-teller

Capital One - Fortune Teller

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/boqx/capital-one-quicksilver-tune-teller-ft-charles-barkley-samuel-l-jackson-spike-lee

Jordan M10s - It’s Melo

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7fW6/jordan-m10-tune-teller

Budweiser - Past Lives

https://youtu.be/mkkzQjSQU1g?si=s49M4M6_lyxwYfGH

Levis - Travis

https://youtu.be/EzQkenNMjXg?si=yTv7_DbmfGvFJxRI

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

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ffGo/wrangler-jeans-on-song-by-david-dundas

Allied Injury Group

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/TU7Y/allied-injury-group-accident-that-wasnt-your-fault-your-favorite-lawyer?msockid=be1e1f98106c11f1ac002ec285715a48

Timex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkP8kOxMgGE

Iron City Beer Pumper

https://youtu.be/_3MF4_gK1wY?si=Y1rgrS1QsQTyTNy3

Long John Silvers - Michael Winslow

https://youtu.be/hLzcVnDUDHk

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 Balls

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BABY/topgolf-ditch-stinky-feet-half-off-golf

ZocDoc - Auctioneers

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gko4/zocdoc-the-auctioneers

Affordable Dentures and Implants - Chips

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g7ah/affordable-dentures-and-implants-bite

Affordable Dentures and Implants - Karaoke

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/goIH/affordable-dentures-and-implants-karaoke

Carshield - Bright New Talent - Ric Flair

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OqZI/carshield-bright-new-talent

Carshield - Carshield Boyz

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2JCO/carshield-carsheild-boyz-featuring-ric-flair-pat-maroon-ryan-oreilly

Hallow Prayer App - Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt, and Jonathan Roumie

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gOex/hallow-stay-prayed-up-ft-mark-wahlberg-chris-pratt-jonathan-roumie

Carnival Cruise Lines - Nick Offerman Finds His Fun Again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heXZ8TmMgjg

Carnival Cruise Lines - Sunlight / Find Your Fun Again

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/BF2l/carnival-boys-40-off