After These Messages Podcast Andrew Walsh & Genevieve Haas
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- TV & Film
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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
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#442 Be Dental With Me
Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the fraught experience of being in the dentist’s chair to signify everything from the sadism of capitalistic excess to the existential crisis of incoherence. Plus, a debate about Minnesota Nice gets testy, and another Ad Councilor gets got.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Geico: “Guy Coajent Goes To The Dentist”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veaphx1rNBI
Geico - Dentist Dan
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1hTU/geico-boat-insurance-dentist-dan
Esurance - Dennis Quaid
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o61K/esurance-dentist-featuring-dennis-quaid
Best Fiends - Candy Awareness
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1oRQ/best-fiends-dentist
Purolator Metal End Caps - Cardboard
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7khW/purolator-metal-end-caps-dentist
Honda - Good time
https://youtu.be/NGIf2F_EFvk?si=rUCOWuf5FHdzW4Qo
FedEx
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7ZaK/fedex-delivery-manager-dentist
Roger Dabs Cheverlet - Dentist
https://youtu.be/O130evtoTHQ?si=NqApngPWLSyFPEEX
Rema 1000 - Smart Home
https://youtu.be/nwPtcqcqz00?si=ylV0yAl50ZYsyMLH
CAST - Don’t improvise
https://youtu.be/vMZmmmZIK3w?si=ym0Ul5M8jZjXpTSf
Redfin: “The Three Bears”
https://youtu.be/4-0jT2V7eUI?si=snEKIz46T4TcZ2er
Redfin: “Goldilocks”
https://youtu.be/pYE_bUwub2s?si=6oJ41zH10ckio_VO
UAHPet Water Fountain
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#441 The Bored Giveth, and the Bored Taketh Away
Andrew and Vieves consider the relative merits of boredom as a marketing strategy, with ads for everything from banks to… well, a lot of banks. Plus, one Ad Councilor wound up in a catch-and-release situation thanks to a campaign that took a nosedive.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
PNC Bank: “Brilliantly Boring”
https://youtu.be/juvLSkoci_8?si=z7CiWwJloeeu-7nx
Wealthsimple: “Boxing”
https://youtu.be/5vOSNkUx1kM?si=9DjtsRaA7zUqPB48
Wealthsimple: “Boring” (ft. Nicholas Braun)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXsz9T-Un2c
Wealthsimple: “Notorious BIG” (ft. Nicholas Braun)
https://youtu.be/77VdSXThiZs?si=HgM8TN4fMvbjO557
Citi Card: “Who’s Boring Now”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=galAJz6FXXQ
Nike: “Bo’s Boring” (1993)
https://youtu.be/CS780VN9vu8?si=KU_WgiRsxobxiHK1
LL Flooring TV Spot, 'Stop Boring Flooring: Viola'
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bfgV/ll-flooring-stop-boring-flooring-viola
LL Flooring TV Spot, 'All the Answers: Stop Boring Flooring'
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bTnK/ll-flooring-all-the-answers-stop-boring-flooring
Allstate Motorcycle TV Spot, 'Boring'
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7Gaz/allstate-motorcycle-boring
Comfort Fragrance Burst - “Boring, OR”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxWY7eJbANg
Mennen Skin Bracer - “Hits You Just Right
https://youtu.be/j3n-P0vrdZU?si=cWk6wY7ZnQju_D5Y -
#440 If You Can't Stand the Cheat, Get Out of the Pitchin'
Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that ask: why do it the hard way? From high protein snacks to hot dates, shortcuts are everywhere. Plus, a comedy cult favorite is the new spokesperson for a dating app, and a new segment considers ads that REALLY work.
Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about on this week’s show:
Cheat on chips with chips
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/62_b/quest-nutrition-cheat-on-chips-with-chips-featuring-kumail-nanjiani
Sandcastle cheating https://www.ispot.tv/ad/65nk/quest-nutrition-soft-and-chewy-cookie-sandcastle-cheating-featuring-kumail-nanjiani
WIN Reality - It’s cheating
h&outu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe
Dr. Pepper - Cheating
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o0tK/dr-pepper-fansville-tailgate-cheating
Home Chef - Shortcuts
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OwEQ/home-chef-kitchen-shortcuts
What’syourprice.com
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7dzt/whatsyourprice-com-dating-shortcut
;Hinge: Designed to Be Deleted
https://youtu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe
Them Magazine: Patti Harrison on Her New Hinge Campaign and Online Dating Green Flags
https://www.them.us/story/patti-harrison-hinge-designed-to-be-deleted-campaign
Poppi (2024 Super Bowl Commercial)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhGfHBb_Swc
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem (Social Media Promo)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=959922385567457
Algae Assassin
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#439 Hangin’ With Mr. Hooper
Sneakerhead, Lakers fan, and friend of the pod Nick Jarin joins Andrew and Vieves to talk about the representation of basketball in commercials, as well as provide some much needed fact-checking for Andrew’s knowledge of Jimmy Butler.
Here are the ads and articles we talked about on today's show:
Larry Bird for Allstate
https://youtu.be/nrbPVsQB3vw?si=3FDPFKevAsX9RpPc
State Farm: “Shoot” (ft Caitlin Clark, Jimmy Butler and Reggie Miller)
https://youtu.be/vESFtmxlIzg?si=UV9GDFitVlgxad5O
State Farm: “Foul” (ft. Chris Paul)
https://youtu.be/s_kntaPMdVw?si=rcfF2O74RG4M3XSJ
State Farm: “Trade” (ft. Chris Paul)
https://youtu.be/bdZDv6c6rzA?si=w6KdP-ndzgO8b412
Hollywood Reporter: Who is Jake from State Farm? He’s both surprisingly famous but also totally unknown
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/jake-state-farm-actor-kevin-miles-patrick-mahomes-friendship-1235820810/
Adidas AE1s: Anthony Edwards Introduces Himself
https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7313639316733971755?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7351990631862224430
Adidas AE1s: Tell ‘Em Ant Did
https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7312868043414162731?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7351990631862224430
Adidas AE1s: No One Touching The AE1s
https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7313256904468253998?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7351990631862224430
Hotels.Com: “Coffee” (ft. Jimmy Butler and Jaime Jaquez)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58T5/hotels-com-coffee-featuring-jimmy-butler
Hotels.com: “Sauna” (ft. Jimmy Butler and Jaime Jaquez)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58T1/hotels-com-steam-room-featuring-jimmy-butler
Alo Yoga: “Recovery” (ft. Jimmy Butler)
https://youtu.be/6UIHj_-YPEE?si=mujXDAKVr0guBp-C
Essentia Water: “Stop For Nothing”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3HnwrYcDG0
Michelob Ultra
https://youtu.be/rnlGf-vamjI?si=jyQOCm87tG-gv3Ug
(That Michelob ad references this viral video from when Butler and Kyrie Irving were singing on the Team USA basketball team plane.
https://youtu.be/0aqJVnc_9cE?si=KCRd2bvGx53qWoIn)
Gatorade: “Don’t Disappear” ft. Damian Lillard
https://youtu.be/tPqZZbDsdFk?si=XTHhCKzgT9QTGofT
Dicks Sporting Goods: Dicks.com Aunt (ft. Katherine Hahn)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Or_/dicks-sporting-goods-basketball-shoes-featuring-kathryn-hahn
1800 PHONE SEXY
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5DFa/1-800-phone-sexy-basketball-is-back
CDW - Basketballs
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#438 Partying Is Such Sweet Sorrow
In a world where so much of life is utterly predictable, it makes sense that so many ad wizards would turn to surprise parties to inject a little spontaneity into their pitches. Plus Andrew discovers that one brand has been his nemesis all along, and a racecar driver has really taken to the culture.
Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:
Wells-Fargo: Surprise Party
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7WIq/wells-fargo-apple-pay-surprise-party
LG Quad Wash: Surprises
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1P38/lg-quad-wash-pro-surprises
FanDuel: A Surprise Party Surprise
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oN7f/fanduel-sportsbook-a-surprise-party-surprise
Verizon: Surprise Party
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/whdf/verizon-surprise-pre-order-feat-thomas-middleditch
Chevrolet Malibu: Mom’s Surprise Party
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs9Dq8N_2TU
DishNetwork: Surprise Party
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OCBB/dish-network-wwe-surprise-party-featuring-big-e-sasha-banks-rey-mysterio
Cheez-It: Surprise Party Maturity
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7VwW/cheez-it-surprise-party
Lay’s: Surprise
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Zieo/lays-surprise
Nice-n-Easy: Surprise Party
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7VkD/clairol-nicen-easy-surprise-party-featuring-angela-kinsey
Discover Card It Card: Surprise
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7gZN/discover-card-it-card-fico-surprise
HBO: Surprise Party
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPw_AhVnIec
Verizon: Take All the Pics' Featuring Tony Hale
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6OlY/verizon-take-all-the-pics-featuring-tony-hale
Uber Carshare
https://spotlight.designrush.com/news/valtteri-bottas-shows-off-his-inner-aussie-in-new-uber-spot
Inaba Churu - Japanese
https://youtu.be/lzgNN_esPiA?si=r2RxhiPUGs2RU05i -
#437 Dinners and Losers
Awkward silences and uncomfortable moments at the dinner table are a staple of commercial comedy, apparently. Plus, Vieves might get to taste a celebrated chicken chain, and the real reason for the doctored photo of Princess Kate is finally revealed.
Here are links to the ads and stories we talked about on this week’s show:
CarMax - New Piercing
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5y2Q/carmax-who-you-texting
State Farm: Fish Tails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJEfq-futEw
Alfa Insurance - Family Dinner
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1AFv/alfa-insurance-family-dinner
Idaho Potatoes: Dramatic Dinner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1pJu_3amsM
Frontier Internet: Family Dinner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d9EKoXo0yo
Sling - Family Dinner
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2vbY/sling-family-dinner
eDrugstore - Dinner
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/50hW/edrugstore-dinner
Progressive: Dinner Replay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2garXNfntU
Eggs For Dinner: Love Birds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd6gnoQ9siA
Heinz: Ed Sheeran’s Commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keOaQm6RpBg
IKEA: Choice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoFpdD1LZqY
Ocean Spray: Wiggle Wiggle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpJ7mcm8MnY
Seattle Times: This chicken finger chain with a cult following is coming to Seattle
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/this-chicken-finger-chain-with-a-cult-following-is-coming-to-seattle/?fbclid=IwAR0tcHuXmypDoJ3mg0iIFB01pNp8qtcrJma4qCPB7XaEVrFO9uEiJJ7BFoU#:~:text=Raising%20Cane's%2C%20the%20chicken%20finger,South%2C%20is%20coming%20to%20Seattle
Cervesa Crystal - Star Wars
https://youtu.be/jSgMWAi9YPA?si=fc8PTQJFOx3qodhe
VOX: Kate Middleton’s edited Mother’s Day photo, explained by an expert
https://www.vox.com/culture/24098724/kate-middleton-editing-photo-explained
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Delightfully silly but also thoughtful, smart!
I don't even like commercials or watch much tv but I still love this pod.
I had to post this after the latest episode popped up in my feed with this as the destination: "Andrew quizzes Vieves on her ear for spokeschickens and non-spokeschickens..." With a premise like that, you just know it's going to be good!
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